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Ukraine Deploys Elite Forces to Defend Strategic Hub of Pokrovsk

  FILE PHOTO: Ukrainian service members of the 33rd Separate Mechanised Brigade practice firing an anti-tank guided missile weapon system MILAN as they attend a military drill near a frontline, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine June 13, 2024. Ukraine has launched a daring operation to reinforce its defenses in the embattled eastern city of Pokrovsk , deploying special forces by helicopter earlier this week, according to Ukrainian military sources. The move comes as Russian forces intensify their push into Donetsk, with Moscow claiming to have surrounded Ukrainian troops in the area. Pokrovsk, a vital road and rail hub , has become a focal point of the conflict, as its capture could open the way for deeper Russian advances into the Donbas region. A video circulating online appears to show at least 10 Ukrainian servicemen disembarking from a Black Hawk helicopter in an open field near the contested city. The operation was reportedly overseen by Kyrylo B...
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Russia Unleashes Largest Drone Attack on Ukraine Ahead of War's Third Anniversary

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the onset of the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reported that over 200 drones were deployed in an overnight assault, marking the most significant aerial offensive to date.

The Ukrainian air force successfully intercepted 138 of the drones, while another 119 were neutralized through electronic warfare measures. Despite these efforts, damage was reported across five regions, including Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Poltava, Kyiv, and Zaporizhzhia.

President Zelenskiy condemned the attack as "aerial terror" and called for unity among Ukraine's allies to secure a "just and lasting peace". He emphasized the need for international support, highlighting the strength of Europe, America, and all partners committed to peace.

The attack comes on the eve of the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, underscoring the ongoing intensity of the conflict. As the war continues, the resilience of the Ukrainian people and the solidarity of their allies remain crucial in the face of such unprecedented aggression.



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