Russians attack Donetsk region, 3 civilians dead
Three civilians died and three others were wounded yesterday following an attack by Russian forces in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine: the head of the regional military administration, Pavlo Kyrylenko, announced on Telegram. “On August 1, the Russians killed three civilians in the Donetsk region: two in Maryinka and one in Soledar. Three more people were injured,” the message reads. Ukraine will never make concessions in terms of independence and territorial integrity: said the head of the Kiev presidency office, Andriy Yermak, in an interview with the Japanese public broadcaster NHK. “In this war we will never make concessions in terms of independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty,” Yermak said, according to Ukrinform. Yermak stressed that the next few months will be crucial for Ukrainian troops on the battlefield, noting that a prolonged conflict could favor Russian forces. If the fighting continues until winter, he explained, it will be more difficult for Ukraine to regain its territories. About 41,170 Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine since the invasion began, according to the Kiev army. In its update on Moscow’s losses so far, the Ukrainian military indicates that 223 fighters, 191 helicopters and 793 drones have also been shot down. Ukrinform reports it. In addition, Kiev forces claim to have destroyed 1,768 Russian tanks, 936 artillery systems, 4,014 armored troop transport vehicles, 15 ships and 174 cruise missiles.
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