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Russian military officials reported capturing two additional settlements within Ukraine on Saturday. The announcement comes as diplomatic efforts to establish a ceasefire, involving the United States, continue to face challenges.
According to Russia’s Ministry of Defence, forces have secured control of Shchebraki, located in the Zaporizhzhia region of southern Ukraine, and Panteleimonivka, situated within the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine. These reported advances are part of a broader Russian military operation currently underway.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky countered these claims by detailing an overnight drone attack targeting multiple regions across the country. He stated that over 170 drones were launched, impacting areas including Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Khmelnytskyi.
A strike in Dnipro resulted in four fatalities and 21 injuries. Details released indicated the attack targeted a hotel complex in the city. A pregnant woman was among those injured.
President Zelensky criticized Russia’s actions, asserting that they disregard international peacekeeping initiatives and prolong the conflict through what he described as tactics of intimidation. He suggested that insufficient pressure is being applied to compel a change in Russia’s approach.
Original author: Staff Writer With AFP