Volodymyr Zelensky accused Vladimir Putin’s troops of launching a “strategically absurd” missile attack in the Ternopil region of Ukraine, which injured 10 people, including children. “After the rocket attack in the Ternopil area, ten people are still in hospitals. There was no sense of tactics or strategy in this strike, as in the vast majority of other Russian strikes. “This is terror, just terror,” Zelensky said in his overnight speech on Sunday. This comes shortly after a former British soldier was reportedly killed fighting for Ukraine in the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk. Jordan Gatley was recently shot and killed in the eastern part of Donbass, his father said in a touching Facebook post on Saturday. “Jordan left the British Army in March this year to pursue a career as a soldier in other areas. “The war against Europe had begun and, after careful consideration, he went to Ukraine to help,” said his family.
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Russia fights large-scale river crossings under fire, UK claims
The British Ministry of Defense said that the river crossing operations could be a central axis in the future course of the war in the coming months. “In the coming months, river crossings are likely to be among the most important determinants of the course of the war,” ministry officials said in a recent briefing, adding that over the weekend, “the battle over Sieverodonetsk continued. to get angry “. “The main, 90-kilometer-long central section of Russia’s first line in Donbass is located west of the Siverskyy Donets River,” the British Foreign Office said. He added: “In order to succeed in the current operational phase of its attack on Donbass, Russia will have to either complete ambitious side actions or carry out aggressive river crossings.” “Ukrainian forces often managed to demolish bridges before withdrawing, while Russia struggled to implement the complex coordination needed to carry out successful, large-scale river crossings under fire,” the ministry said. Arpan Rai13 June 2022 06:41 1655097843
Former British soldier killed in Russia war in Ukraine ‘real hero’
The family of the former British soldier and his adviser hailed him as a hero in defending Ukraine from the Russian invasion. Soldier Jordan Gatley, who left the British army in March, was shot dead in Sivierodonetsk, Ukraine. Dean Gatley’s father said Gatley had decided to leave the UK “after careful consideration”. Proud of his son’s decisions, Mr Gatley said he “will be in our hearts forever”. Arpan Rai13 June 2022 06:24 1655096611
Ukraine still controls industrial area in Sievierodonetsk, says governor
Ukrainian fighter jets continue to control the industrial area in Sievierodonetsk and a chemical plant that houses civilians, regional governor Serhiy Gaidai said on Sunday. He added that troops from both Russia and Ukraine fought head-on in the main city of Donbass over the weekend. However, Ukrainian troops continue to control the Azot chemical plant, which houses hundreds of civilians. “About 500 civilians remain on the site of the Azot plant in Sievierodonetsk, 40 of them children,” the governor said. “Sometimes the army manages to evacuate someone.” However, rescue operations have been severely hampered by widespread gunfire and bombing. Russian troops have destroyed a bridge over the Siverskyi Donets River that connects Sievierodonetsk with the twin city of Lysychansk, Gaidai said, adding that only one in three bridges is now operational. Warning of its impact on the rescue of civilians, Mr Gaidai said: “If, after further bombardment, the bridge collapses, the city will be cut off. “There will be no way to leave Sievierodonetsk by car.” He added that a six-year-old boy was killed in a bombing raid on Lysychansk. Arpan Rai13 June 2022 06:03 1655093978
Canada criticizes official’s visit to Russian embassy: “Unacceptable”
The Canadian Foreign Minister described as “unacceptable” the visit of the country’s official to the celebrations of Russia Day in Ottawa. “No Canadian representative should have attended the event hosted at the Russian embassy and no Canadian representative will attend this type of event again,” top minister Melanie Joly tweeted. This comes after Deputy Chief of Mission Yasemin Heinbecker’s Canadian Office of Global Affairs visited the Russian embassy with envoys from Egypt, Pakistan and some African countries. Ms Jolie added that Canada continues to support Ukraine “as it fights against the horrific invasion of Russia”. Arpan Rai13 June 2022 05:19 1655092592
Ukraine fights for every measure of Sievierodonetsk, says Zelensky
Fierce fighting is taking place in Sievierodonetsk, said Volodymyr Zelensky, adding that his fighters are fighting for control of literally every meter. “The main tactical goal of the conquerors [Russia] has not changed. They are pushing in Severodonetsk, where very tough battles are being fought – literally for every measure. “And they are also pushing in the direction of Lysychansk, Bakhmut, Slovyansk and so on,” Zelensky said late Sunday. He added that the Russian army would now try to deploy reserve forces in Donbas. “But what stocks can they have now? “It seems that they will try to throw into the battle conscripts with poor training and those who gathered with secret mobilization,” he said. “Russian generals see their people simply as the food of the cannons they need to gain an advantage in numbers – in manpower, in military equipment. And that means only one thing: Russia can cross the line of 40,000 lost troops already in June. “In no other war for many decades have they lost so much,” Zelenski said. Arpan Rai13 June 2022 04:56 1655091879
Zelensky condemns the Russian missile attack as 10 are being treated
Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of launching a strategically absurd strike in the Ternopil region of Ukraine and said the besieged country needed a modern missile defense system. “After the rocket attack in the Ternopil area, ten people are still in hospitals. There was no sense of tactics or strategy in this strike, as in the vast majority of other Russian strikes. “This is terror, just terror,” Zelensky said in his overnight speech on Sunday. He added that among the victims is a 12-year-old girl from Kharkov. “He went to the Ternopil area to escape the Russian army. And such events will now determine Russia’s perception of the world. “Not Peter I or Lev Tolstoy, but children who were injured and killed by Russian blows,” he said. Urging the allies to support Ukraine with more artillery, Zelensky said: “Today is the 109th day of a full-scale war, but it is not the 109th day as we say to our partners one simple thing: Ukraine needs modern missile defense systems. . ” “The supply of such systems was possible this year, last year and even earlier. Did we get them? No. We need them; Yes. “2606 affirmative answers have already been given to this question in the form of various Russian cruise missiles that hit Ukrainian cities.” He added: “Our cities, our villages for the period from February 24. “These are lives that could have been saved, these are tragedies that could have been prevented if Ukraine had been listened to.” Arpan Rai13 June 2022 04:44 1655085600
Watch: Ukrainian soldiers describe what life is like in the trenches
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The First Lady of Ukraine opens a refugee center in Lithuania
Ukraine’s First Lady has opened a refugee center in Lithuania, where tens of thousands of Ukrainians have taken refuge since Vladimir Putin began his invasion. “We wanted the Ukrainians who were forced to come to Lithuania because of the war to have a truly indigenous one. So that the center is the place where it will be possible to address any issue – help or communication “, said Olena Zelenska. In all, nearly five million Ukrainians displaced by the conflict live elsewhere in Europe, according to the UN. Emily Atkinson 13 June 2022 01:45 1655077500
Vladimir Putin urges citizens to stand together in the speech to celebrate Russia Day
Vladimir Putin urged Russian citizens to “unite” and rely on “deep feelings of patriotism” in a speech to celebrate Russia Day as the war in Ukraine raged. Putin praised former Russian leader Peter the Great, the 18th-century tsar with whom he compared himself earlier this week. Calling the “great reformer” Putin’s a tribute to his “profound transformations” and urging Russian citizens to recognize the power of centuries-old traditions. Emily Atkinson 13 June 2022 00:45 1655073932
Watch: McDonald’s in Russia reopens as Vkusno i Tochka
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