Ukrainian On Tuesday, the armed forces destroyed 213 Russian occupiers and more than 40 in the south of the country of Russia military equipment unit, announced the operational command “Dienvidi”.
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Among the destroyed units of military equipment are seven tanks and 14 armored vehicles, four “Msta-S” and “Msta-B” howitzers, two “Akacija” self-propelled howitzers and four self-propelled artillery pieces.
The operational command also confirmed that an ammunition depot in Blahodatne and the command post of the 7th Airborne Assault Division in Chornobajivka had been hit.
On the other hand, the Ukrainian air force shot down the Russian attack plane “Su-25” and the kamikaze drone “Shahed-136” built in Iran.
Zelenskyi on the ‘referendums’ planned by Russia: Ukraine’s position will not change
President of Ukraine Volodimir Zelenskis on Tuesday he commented on Russia’s plan to hold so-called “referendums” in the occupied territories on joining Russia, saying that “noise” or any announcement from Russia will not change Ukraine’s position.
“Today there is quite noisy news from Russia. A lot of questions about it. But what really happened? What came out of what did not come out before? Our positions are clear and well known. Only that should interest us. Not what it comes out somewhere, but for what our job is, ”Zelensky said in his evening video call.
He called for more support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Intelligence Services, Special Operations Forces, Security Service of Ukraine, National Guard, Police, Border Guards, all of which are gradually restoring territorial integrity. of the country.
“Our positions do not change due to rumors or statements somewhere,” Zelensky stressed, noting that Ukraine has the full support of its partners in this regard.
He stressed that the Ukrainian authorities inform all actors in international relations about what is happening. “We see understanding not only from our partners, but also from those countries that have tried to stay away from our struggle. There will be steps to support Ukraine in such conditions even from the most important international organizations”, assured the president.
He called for unity, defense of Ukraine, liberation of the country and no weakness.
Zelenskiy also thanked all Ukraine’s friends and partners for the firm, principled and mass condemnation of Russia’s attempts to hold another pseudo-referendum on Tuesday.
It has already been reported that the self-proclaimed “Luhansk People’s Republic” and “Donetsk People’s Republic” announced on Monday that a referendum on the inclusion of regions in Russia will be held on 23-27 in September. This was announced by the leaders of the self-proclaimed “republics” Leonids Pasechniks and Denis Pushilins.
On Tuesday, to hold such a referendum on 23-27 In September they also announced the administration of the occupation of the part of the Kherson region occupied by Russian forces and the occupation authority of the occupied part of the Zaporizhia region.
These announcements were made after a successful Ukrainian counter-offensive, which culminated in the liberation of the occupied territories of the Kharkiv region.
Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairsthe Central Election Commission and senior officials have said these so-called “referendums” will have no legal consequences.
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