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.
Among the injured is Ilya Ponomaryov, a former Russian lawmaker and outspoken Kremlin critic who has resided in Ukraine for several years.
The emotional homecoming marks the culmination of extensive negotiations between U.S. and Russian officials, aimed at securing the release of American detainees held under contentious circumstances.
Authorities reported that over 40 drones were specifically aimed at Kyiv and the surrounding areas.
The strike, which took place overnight, reportedly resulted in multiple explosions at the site, though a comprehensive assessment of the damage is still underway.
The latest debris was found near the village of Ceatalchioi, located across the Danube River from Ukraine, raising concerns about regional security and the potential spillover effects of the ongoing conflict.
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.
The Russian defence ministry reported that its air defence systems were actively engaged in repelling what they described as a coordinated Ukrainian assault.
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.
According to the Ukrainian army’s General Staff, Russian forces mounted 15 assaults in an effort to penetrate the Ukrainian lines.
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