Top News Stories from Ukraine and Russia: Fighting in Bakhmut, Russian Aircraft Crashes, Zelensky meets Pope, Germany Increases Military Aid, and more

Fighting continues in the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut

Fighting continues in the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

Ukrainian troops have liberated a part of the city from the Russian invaders.

Fighting for the city has been going on for nine months.

The Ukrainians advanced two kilometers during the week.

This is also confirmed by US analysts.

Russian aircraft crashed in Bryansk region

Two Russian helicopters and two combat planes have crashed in the Bryansk region of Russia near the Ukrainian border.

The planes were supposed to carry out a missile and bomb attack on the Chenykhiv region of Ukraine.

These are some of the largest Russian war aviation losses in one day since Russia entered the war.

Zelensky visited Italy and met with the Pope

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky visited Italy today.

He thanked the Italian leaders for helping Ukraine.

The Italian president and prime minister promised support and assistance in the fight against Russian aggression as long as necessary.

Zelensky also went to the Vatican to see Pope Francis.

Zelensky asked the Pope to condemn Russia’s crimes in Ukraine.

Zelensky is expected to visit Germany on Sunday

Germany increases military aid to Ukraine

Today, Germany announced 2.7 billion euros worth of military aid to Ukraine.

Germany will deliver 30 more Leopard tanks, armored vehicles, air defense systems and reconnaissance drones to Ukraine.

Germany also promises to help Ukraine as much as it will be necessary.

Garbage containers are being burned in Riga

At least 13 garbage containers and a car were set on fire in the Teika neighborhood of Riga last night.

The police call on the residents of the Teika neighborhood (Eizensteina, Hipokrāta and Biķernieku streets) to help find the arsonists.

Due to the accident, the bridge over the Gauja was closed

Today, the Gauja bridge near Ādaži was closed to traffic. In the morning there was an accident on the bridge.

Two trucks and a tractor collided. Three people were injured.

Traffic on the bridge was fully restored only around three in the afternoon.

The river also suffered. Fuel flowed into Gauja from the bridge. It leaked from the cars involved in the accident. The rescuers contained the contamination.

A monument to the academician Stradins will be built in Sunakstė

A sculptural ensemble dedicated to the academician Jānis Stradins “Gaismas vārti” is being created in the park of the rectory in Sunākstė, Aizkraukles region.

Its author is the sculptor Ojārs Arvīds Feldbergs.

Today, a time capsule with a message for future generations was embedded in the foundations of the monument.

Newspapers of Aizkraukles and Jēkabpils districts were placed in the capsule, as well as a coin from the collection of the Bank of Latvia dedicated to Old Stender.

State President Egils Levits also took part in the festive event.

The Night of Museums takes place in Latvia

Today, the Night of Museums is taking place in Latvia.

All over Latvia, people have the opportunity to visit around 250 museums for free.

Museums have prepared a very wide and diverse program.

You will be able to see different expositions, participate in a fairytale disco and watch how different things are made from glass.

The largest number of events will be held in Riga, Pieriga, as well as in the Vidzeme and Kurzeme regions.

The Eurovision final takes place without the participation of Latvian representatives

The final of the Eurovision Song Contest is taking place tonight in the British city of Liverpool.

The representatives of Latvia – the group “Sudden Lights” – did not enter the finals, but Lithuania and Estonia will be represented in the finals.

Weather forecast

A variable amount of clouds is expected in Latvia on Sunday. Temporary rain in places during the day. Slow wind 1-5 m/s.

Air temperature at night +3…+8°, on the coast up to +10°. During the day +21…+24°, in places on the coast +18…+21°.

Clear and dry weather in Riga. Slow wind 1-5 m/s. Air temperature at night +8…+10°, during the day +22…+23°. Weather type 2. – favorable.

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