Fighting is going on in Donetsk, Kharkiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky Ukrainians living in the occupied territories in the night appeal on August 16 Russia of the army military called to stay away from their facilities
Russia forces are shelling civilian settlements in Kharkiv, while also trying to advance in eastern Donetsk region. Information Ukraine army on August 17.
Ukraine The General Staff of the Armed Forces reports that Russia forces Kharkov in the region of Stary Saltiv and Mospanovoy, rocket and artillery strikes were launched. The Russians attacked near Lebyaje and Bazaliyivka, where the fighting was going on news is given.
Russian soldiers tried to advance near Bohorodichne in Donetsk, but had to retreat. It is reported that fighting continues near Mazanivka and Novodmitrivka.
Ukraine The army reports that the Russians are focusing on attacks in the direction of Bakhmut and Novopavliv, and are trying to strengthen the tactical position in the direction of Kramatorsk and Avdiyivka.
Confession of sabotage
Governor of Donetsk Pavlo Kirilenkoaccording to what he said on August 17, son 24 hours two civilians were killed and seven people were injured by the fire opened by the Russian forces.
of Russia Ministry of Defence and on August 16 in an ammunition depot in the occupied Crimea explosion as a result, at least two people were injured, and thousands of residents living nearby were evacuated.
The ministry attributed the explosion to sabotage. This is in areas controlled by Moscow, armed groups loyal to Ukraine military it is considered a rare acknowledgment of its impact on logistics and supply lines.
Ukrainian officials have not claimed direct responsibility for the incidents. However, it is likely that Kiev has a hand in what is happening.
Although Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, it is internationally recognized as Ukrainian territory. Moscow has said that any attack on the peninsula will be dealt with harshly.
Zelensky’s appeal
President Volodymyr Zelensky On the night of August 16, Ukrainians living in the occupied territories were addressed by the Russian army military called to stay away from their facilities.
“Every day and every night in the territories temporarily occupied by the invaders explosion we hear the news”, – said Zelensky did not take responsibility for the explosions, saying that they could be caused by various reasons, including incompetence.
Britain The Defense Ministry’s daily bulletin said that while the reasons for the explosions were unclear, the incidents “are highly likely” to have fueled tensions among Russian commanders.
A week before yesterday’s incidents, explosions took place at the Russian Saki airfield in the west of Crimea, several Russian military plane it’s broken.