War Experts: Russians Attempt to Level Cities
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.
- Ukraine reported successfully intercepting all cruise missiles and a significant number of drones.
- Intense fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, with Russia attempting to advance in several directions, while Ukraine conducts counterattacks.
Russian forces continue their brutal assault on Ukrainian cities, employing a barrage of missiles and drones in a relentless effort to shatter our resolve and flatten our communities. In the latest wave of attacks, two ballistic missiles, five Kh59 missiles, and 234 drones rained down on Ukraine, followed by another 155 drones overnight. While our brave air defenses managed to neutralize all Kh59 missiles and 310 drones, the enemy's persistence is a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle.
The city of Merefa, near Kharkiv, bore the brunt of the daytime assault, with at least five civilians killed and 19 wounded. This is not merely a military conflict; it is an assault on our people, our homes, and our very existence. The enemy's tactics, including the increasing use of guided aerial bombs (KABs), aim to obliterate our cities and cripple our logistics, a desperate attempt to break our spirit.
As Russian forces attempt to encircle Lyman and push towards Kostyantynivka, our defenders are holding the line, repelling advances and launching counterattacks where possible. The situation remains fluid and challenging, particularly in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions, where fierce battles rage. The enemy's narrative, spread through their Telegram channels, often distorts the reality on the ground. We must remain vigilant and united, for the fight for our sovereignty and freedom continues.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.