Ukrainian forces “carried out a series of successful actions on the left bank of the Dnieper River”, indicates the command of the marine infantry, referring to “heavy losses” inflicted on the enemy.“Violent fighting” continues in this area occupied by the Russian army.Follow the latest information.
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RUSSIAN DOCTORS’ CALL TO PUTIN
More than a hundred Russian doctors on Saturday asked President Vladimir Putin to “immediately” release from prison the artist Alexandra Skotchilenko, sentenced Thursday to seven years in prison and who suffers from health problems according to her supporters.
The artist was convicted on Thursday by a court in Saint Petersburg, in north-west Russia, for replacing price tags in a supermarket in March 2022 with messages denouncing the assault in Ukraine.
In a letter signed by 112 doctors and consulted by AFP, they say they denounce the “obvious injustice” of Alexandra Skotchilenko’s conviction.
RESEARCHERS KILLED
Ukraine announced the death of two rescuers on Saturday in a two-stage Russian bombing in the southeastern region of Zaporizhia, a rare example of this technique sometimes used in conflicts.
In Komychouvaka, “the first two shots injured four residents of the region and a residential building caught fire,” Ukrainian police said in a statement.
“When the police and rescuers arrived at the scene, the military of the terrorist country fired again,” according to the police account. “Two state emergency service workers were killed and three other colleagues were injured to varying degrees.”
NIGHT DRONE ATTACK
Ukraine reported this Saturday an increase in nighttime drone attacks launched by Russia, accusing it of having fired 38 on its territory, the highest number in more than six weeks. Ukraine’s air force said it shot down 29 of 38 Iranian-made Shahed drones – also called “kamikaze drones” because they were packed with explosives intended to explode when they hit their target – fired by Russia.
UPDATE ON THE SITUATION
Ukraine claims success against the Russians on the Dnieper, after months of counter-offensive, while admitting that the fighting there is “violent”. Russia has announced that it will lift the temporary ban on gasoline exports that it had put in place in mid-September. The highlights of the last 24 hours.
RUSSIA MULTIPLIES THE FRONTS
The battle on the Dnieper is not the only one underway. Russia is increasing its offensives in Eastern Ukraine.
War in Ukraine: Russia multiplies the frontsSource : TF1 Info
BATTLE ON THE DNIEPR
Ukraine claims success against the Russians on the Dnieper, after months of counter-offensive. While admitting that the fighting there is “violent” and still ongoing, kyiv claims to have conquered positions on the occupied bank of the river.
This is the first success claimed by Ukraine since the recapture of the village of Robotyné in August, in the southern region of Zaporizhia.
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After months of a disappointing counter-offensive, Ukraine claimed Friday the conquest of positions occupied by the Russians on the bank of the Dnieper, in the Kherson region, while admitting to continuing to face “violent fighting”. Ukrainian forces “carried out a series of successful actions” indicated on Facebook the command of the marine infantry, which reports “heavy losses” inflicted on the enemy.
“Push the enemy back as far as possible”
“Ukrainian units managed to drive the Russians from their positions on the left bank of the river”confirmed the general staff shortly after, adding that “violent fighting” And “sabotage, raid and reconnaissance operations” were in progress. Objective : “repel the enemy as far as possible”to prevent it from shelling the towns opposite, under Ukrainian control.
This is the first success claimed by Ukraine in its counter-offensive since the recapture of the village of Robotyné, in the Zaporizhia region, last August.