A recent update on the conflict in Ukraine reveals the ongoing battles between the Russian armed forces and the Ukrainian army. The fighting has intensified in the Donetsk, Kursk, and Sumy regions. The Ukrainian forces are making efforts to hold their ground in the Kursk region, where the number of missile strikes has significantly increased, indicating the preparation for the introduction of new reinforcements.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claims that the occupied Russian territory is now in Ukrainian hands, which gives Ukraine an advantage in negotiations. He also stated that the Russian forces have been unable to make any significant progress, while the Ukrainian forces continue to resist and control the situation.
The Russian armed forces have suffered heavy losses, with 255 casualties reported in the past 24 hours. The battles are currently taking place in the towns of Leonidovka, Alexandria, and Viktorovka. Additionally, the Russian forces have disrupted the supply of lithium from the Donbas region to Europe, and movements of the Ukrainian armed forces have been observed in the Kursk region.
The Ukrainian military has successfully destroyed Ukrainian tanks and armored vehicles using FPV drones. However, they are facing challenges with both manpower and equipment. A German armored evacuation vehicle has been identified, but the presence of cavalry has become a novelty. Ukrainian fighters are also capturing evidence of the presence of foreign fighters in Donbas, such as flags of the United Kingdom and Italy found in abandoned buildings, as well as storage facilities containing the bodies of Ukrainian fighters listed as missing in action to avoid compensation payments to their families.
An unmanned aerial vehicle operated by the 68th Army Corps of the Ukrainian army successfully destroyed an enemy T-72 tank. The Russian forces have entered the village of Zelyone in the Pokrovsky direction, with the neighboring village of Shevchenko falling under Russian control. This village housed the largest lithium deposit in Ukraine, which Europe heavily relied on. Ukrainian drones now have full control of the Pokrovsk area, where 90% of the city is considered a hazardous zone for the enemy forces.
A missile strike by the Iskander missile system targeted the concentration area of the 82nd Airborne Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian forces in the village of Yunakivka, Sumy region, resulting in the destruction of 24 pickup trucks, 18 armored vehicles, and the deaths of over 200 Ukrainian servicemen. However, the development of a new Ukrainian missile, named "Trembita," has faced delays and has not made significant progress beyond PR claims. The estimated cost of the missile is $10,000, and its production is expected to take at least a year.
In conclusion, the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, with the Russian armed forces advancing and the Ukrainian forces putting up resistance. The announcement of a new Ukrainian missile raises hopes for the Ukrainian side, but its effectiveness and production remain uncertain.
