Ukraine got pregnant out some of The heaviest bombardment in years as it targeted the Russian-controlled east of the country on Thursday as Moscow criticized a US supply plan Kyiv with Patriot air defense Christmas truce refused.
Alexey Colmzin, the Russian-backed mayor of Donetsk cityallegedly 40 missiles were fired from BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launchers at civilians in The city Center in in early time hours.
Meanwhile, the Russian forces held up pounding f air strikes along the entire line of the eastern front, killing one one person while killing two in Southern city of Kherson, Ukrainian officials said.
Moscow and Kyiv incorrect currently Engaged in Talks to end Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II are essentially raging in east and south of Ukraine with Little movement on also side.
“The Kremlin … seeks to turn the conflict into a protracted armed confrontation,” A.S senior Ukrainian officer Brigadier General Oleksiy Gromov told A news instructions on Thursday. he is also reject the possibility of truce over Festive period.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that the Christmas ceasefire “is not like that on schedule of work “.
Kulemzin casts Donetsk attack as war crime They said it was the biggest on The city Since 2014, when pro-Moscow separatists seized control of Kyiv. Preliminary estimates showed five people He had been injured, including a child, he said.
There was no immediate Ukrainian response to his remarks.
Ukraine military Staff said in In its daily report that the focus of Moscow remained on eastern cities of Bakhmut and Avdiivka added that the Ukrainian forces repulsed the Russian attacks in The past 24 hours.
He. She also He said Russian forces continued to bomb Ukrainian forces and civilian infrastructure in Donetsk region And the in southern regions of Zaporizhia and Kherson.
He added, “The Russians fired at different areas along the front line throughout the night and in This morning, ”the Ukrainian governor of Donetsk region- said Pavlo Kirilenko on messaging app Telegram, adding that there were two air strikes on Avdiivka.
He said that one person was killed and four others injured near Bakhmut, adding, “It is dangerous to stay in Donetsk region! evacuation in time!”
In a separate context, Russian bombing killed two people in Center of Southern Kharkiv city Liberated by Ukraine last month, said deputy Kyrilo Tymoshenko head of President office.
Reuters could not immediately verify battlefield from either side.
legitimate goal
The Kremlin said earlier Wednesday that the US Patriot missile defense It would be a legitimate target for Russian strikes against ukraine, should The United States authorizes its delivery to support Kyiv.
Washington is coming to an end plans to send a Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine, prof decision This can be announced as such soon three US officials told Reuters this week on Tuesday.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Patriot missiles would “definitely” be a target for Russia, but he will not comment on Uncertain media reports.
Considered a patriot one of the most developed United States air defense including against Aircraft, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles. It usually includes launchers with radar and others support vehicles.
Embassy of Russia in Washington said the proposed transfer was provocative and could happen lead to unpredictable consequences.
Even without providing Patriots, the United States is getting deeper and deeper into the conflict in The post- Soviet Republic ” mission Wrote on Her Telegram channel.
“It’s the United States responsible for prolongation and escalation of Ukrainian conflict.
Pentagon says The last boom in Russia in Missile strikes in Partly Ukraine designed To exhaust Kyiv supplies of air Defenses so you can control the skies. For this reasonThe United States and its allies more air defences for Kyiv.
For the United States, that included NASAMS air defense systems by the Pentagon says She intercepted Russian missiles flawlessly in Ukraine. Washington has so far provided Ukraine with $19.3 billion in military help since start of dispute.
Ukraine got pregnant out some of The heaviest bombardment in years as it targeted the Russian-controlled east of the country on Thursday as Moscow criticized a US supply plan Kyiv with Patriot air defense Christmas truce refused.
Alexey Colmzin, the Russian-backed mayor of Donetsk cityallegedly 40 missiles were fired from BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launchers at civilians in The city Center in in early time hours.
Meanwhile, the Russian forces held up pounding f air strikes along the entire line of the eastern front, killing one one person while killing two in Southern city of Kherson, Ukrainian officials said.
Moscow and Kyiv incorrect currently Engaged in Talks to end Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II are essentially raging in east and south of Ukraine with Little movement on also side.
“The Kremlin … seeks to turn the conflict into a protracted armed confrontation,” A.S senior Ukrainian officer Brigadier General Oleksiy Gromov told A news instructions on Thursday. he is also reject the possibility of truce over Festive period.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that the Christmas ceasefire “is not like that on schedule of work “.
Kulemzin casts Donetsk attack as war crime They said it was the biggest on The city Since 2014, when pro-Moscow separatists seized control of Kyiv. Preliminary estimates showed five people He had been injured, including a child, he said.
There was no immediate Ukrainian response to his remarks.
Ukraine military Staff said in In its daily report that the focus of Moscow remained on eastern cities of Bakhmut and Avdiivka added that the Ukrainian forces repulsed the Russian attacks in The past 24 hours.
He. She also He said Russian forces continued to bomb Ukrainian forces and civilian infrastructure in Donetsk region And the in southern regions of Zaporizhia and Kherson.
He added, “The Russians fired at different areas along the front line throughout the night and in This morning, ”the Ukrainian governor of Donetsk region- said Pavlo Kirilenko on messaging app Telegram, adding that there were two air strikes on Avdiivka.
He said that one person was killed and four others injured near Bakhmut, adding, “It is dangerous to stay in Donetsk region! evacuation in time!”
In a separate context, Russian bombing killed two people in Center of Southern Kharkiv city Liberated by Ukraine last month, said deputy Kyrilo Tymoshenko head of President office.
Reuters could not immediately verify battlefield from either side.
legitimate goal
The Kremlin said earlier Wednesday that the US Patriot missile defense It would be a legitimate target for Russian strikes against ukraine, should The United States authorizes its delivery to support Kyiv.
Washington is coming to an end plans to send a Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine, prof decision This can be announced as such soon three US officials told Reuters this week on Tuesday.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Patriot missiles would “definitely” be a target for Russia, but he will not comment on Uncertain media reports.
Considered a patriot one of the most developed United States air defense including against Aircraft, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles. It usually includes launchers with radar and others support vehicles.
Embassy of Russia in Washington said the proposed transfer was provocative and could happen lead to unpredictable consequences.
Even without providing Patriots, the United States is getting deeper and deeper into the conflict in The post- Soviet Republic ” mission Wrote on Her Telegram channel.
“It’s the United States responsible for prolongation and escalation of Ukrainian conflict.
Pentagon says The last boom in Russia in Missile strikes in Partly Ukraine designed To exhaust Kyiv supplies of air Defenses so you can control the skies. For this reasonThe United States and its allies more air defences for Kyiv.
For the United States, that included NASAMS air defense systems by the Pentagon says She intercepted Russian missiles flawlessly in Ukraine. Washington has so far provided Ukraine with $19.3 billion in military help since start of dispute.