2023-06-29 09:53:49
The Ukrainian army claimed to be progressing around Bakhmout on Thursday, June 29, despite “a fierce battle” with Russian forces. “The offensive of our forces in the directions of Melitopol, Berdyansk and Bakhmut continues, said the Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister on Telegram. Our troops are eating away every inch of enemy ground in what is a fierce battle. They are progressing.” Follow our live.
Twelve dead following a bombing in Kramatorsk. “Rescue rescued another body” rubble of the restaurant targeted by Russian strikes, said the Ukrainian Minister of Internal Affairs on Thursday. The information on the number of injured diverges, the minister counting 65 and the emergency services 60.
Volodymyr Zelensky denounces a “terrorist” attack. The Ukrainian President announced, in his daily address on Wednesday evening, the arrest in Kramatorsk of an individual who had “coordinated” the bombings. According to the police, Russian forces fired two surface-to-air missiles at this city.
Joe Biden calls Vladimir Putin an “outcast”. Asked Wednesday regarding a possible weakening of the Russian president, the American head of state replied: “It’s hard to say, but he’s clearly losing the war.” Vladimir Putin is now “a pariah across the planet”said Joe Biden.
The counter-offensive is making “progress”. “The enemy puts up strong resistance, but at the same time suffers heavy losses”, said the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian forces on Telegram. He assured that the kyiv counter-offensive was following its course and registering “progress” in several areas.
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