Russian Airstrike Kills Six in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine Makes Advances in Zaporizhzhia
At least six people died in a Russian strike on the city of Kryvyi Rih in Russia-Ukraine War ongoing, while Ukrainian forces claim to have retaken several villages in Zaporizhzhia. The mayor of Kryvyi Rih reported that Russian airstrikes hit civilian structures, including a five-storey building, potentially trapping people under the rubble. Incremental progress was announced by Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister, Hanna Maliar, who stated that Ukrainian forces advanced in the Bakhmut and Toretsk areas, capturing territory and gaining ground near the Berkhiv reservoir in this current Russia-Ukraine War.
Russian Military Claims Capture of German and US-Made Vehicles, Video Footage Unverified
Russia’s defense ministry released a video showing what they claim to be captured German-made Leopard tanks and US-made Bradley fighting vehicles. The footage suggests that some vehicles were abandoned by their crews during battle. However, the location and authenticity of the video have not been independently confirmed.
Uncertainty Surrounds Liberation of Makarivka, Flood Crisis Continues
Reports from Russian military bloggers indicate that Makarivka, a village recently liberated by Ukraine, may have fallen back into Russian hands. The claims remain unverified. Meanwhile, the collapse of the Kakhovka dam caused severe flooding, with 10 deaths and 41 people still missing. Rescue efforts persist as Ukrainian officials report that numerous settlements remain flooded, but water levels have slightly receded.
Accusations of Dam Destruction and Ukrainian Missile Strike
Ukraine accuses Russian forces of destroying another dam to impede Kyiv’s counteroffensive. Meanwhile, Russian media reports claim that a Ukrainian missile strike in Zaporizhzhia killed Russian Maj Gen Sergei Goryachev, Chief of Staff of the 35th Combined Arms Army. The Russian defense ministry has not yet commented on the reports.
Ukraine Shells Villages in Russia, Fire at Russian Oil Refinery
Ukrainian shelling in Russia’s Kursk region damages houses and disrupts gas and electricity supply. In the Krasnodar region. A fire breaks out at an oil refinery, which has since been contained with the cause remaining unknown.
UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief to Visit Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, will visit Kyiv to meet Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Grossi will then proceed to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to assess the situation.
