Mother and daughter among victims as Russian shelling ravages Ukrainian town of Nikopol
The attack underscores the indiscriminate nature of the violence that has besieged Nikopol, a town strategically situated on the right bank of the Dnipro River.
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The attack underscores the indiscriminate nature of the violence that has besieged Nikopol, a town strategically situated on the right bank of the Dnipro River.
Russian forces captured nearly 200 square kilometers in eastern Ukraine in July, an area comparable to Washington D.C. Despite significant advances this year, major breakthroughs remain elusive amid mounting battlefield losses.
Positioned near Toretsk, the village holds strategic importance due to its proximity to crucial transport routes and its potential to serve as a staging ground for further Russian advances.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the capture of Vovche, located in the Donetsk region, follows a series of successful operations aimed at consolidating Russian positions in eastern Ukraine.
Ten Ukrainian strikes were successfully repelled by Russian forces in Donetsk, causing serious damage and up to 290 casualties. The humanitarian catastrophe in the area has gotten worse due to the ongoing conflict and the increased bombardment.