Russian Shelling Kills Two in Ukraine: Latest Updates
Escalating Violence in Ukraine
Russian forces launched a series of shelling attacks in southern Kherson region and other parts of Ukraine on Sunday, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least two individuals and leaving a dozen more injured, according to Ukrainian officials. The situation in the region remains tense as Ukraine’s ground forces advance on the eastern front, fighting back against Russian invaders.
Ukrainian Counteroffensive
The General in charge of Ukraine’s ground forces, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, reported that troops are currently engaged in a counteroffensive in Kyiv to repel the Russian invaders. Despite facing ongoing challenges, Ukraine’s armed forces, as confirmed by the General Staff, have successfully beaten back attacks on multiple sectors along the front.
Russian Claims and Ukrainian Reality
Russian accounts suggest that their forces successfully repelled attacks near the focal point of the eastern front, Bakhmut, as well as in other areas. However, the reports from both sides cannot be independently verified.
Losses in Kherson and Kharkiv Regions
The governor of Kherson region, Oleksandr Prokudin, confirmed the death of a man due to Russian shelling in the northern part of the region. Earlier, Prokudin had reported that a dozen people were wounded in various localities. Additionally, in northeastern Kharkiv region, Governor Oleh Synehubov stated that a man lost his life in shelling near the Russian border.
Strategic Retreat and Ongoing Attacks
Russian troops had previously withdrawn from the city of Kherson and the western bank of the Dnipro River in the region. However, they continue to shell these areas from positions on the eastern bank. Ukrainian forces in the south have been making progress, capturing clusters of villages as they advance towards the Sea of Azov to disrupt the land bridge created by Russian forces occupying southern and eastern Ukraine.
Encouraging Signs of Success
Oleksandr Shtupun, spokesperson for the Ukrainian troops in the south, revealed that Russian forces have resorted to using older weaponry such as howitzers and cannons. This suggests that Ukrainian forces have been successful in neutralizing enemy equipment. However, he acknowledged the challenges posed by the abundance of Russian military equipment.
As the situation unfolds, both sides continue to engage in the conflict, and Ukraine remains determined to regain control of its territories. The international community closely watches the developments, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis.
