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Zelenskyy: Russian forces about 20 kilometers from Kramatorsk
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Zelenskyy: Russian forces about 20 kilometers from Kramatorsk

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russian forces are approximately 20 kilometers from the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, according to President Zelenskyy.
  • Overnight Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region killed 17 people and injured dozens.
  • Zelenskyy reiterated his appeal for more air defense systems from allies, stating Ukraine's defenses failed to intercept all Russian missiles.

Russian forces have advanced to within approximately 20 kilometers of the key Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced. This development comes as intense fighting continues along the front lines, with Russian attacks also targeting civilian areas.

Overnight assaults on Kyiv and the surrounding region resulted in significant casualties, with 17 people killed and dozens more injured, according to the Ukrainian president's office. Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for enhanced air defense capabilities, stating that Ukraine's current systems were insufficient to counter all the Russian missiles launched during the night. He reiterated his urgent calls to international allies for the provision of additional air defense systems to protect Ukrainian cities and citizens.

Russian forces are approximately 20 kilometers from Kramatorsk.

โ€” Volodymyr ZelenskyyReporting on the proximity of Russian troops to the eastern Ukrainian city.

The United Nations reported that July marked the deadliest month for civilians in Ukraine since April 2022, underscoring the escalating human cost of the conflict. The ongoing hostilities and the proximity of Russian forces to Kramatorsk highlight the precarious security situation in eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine's weakened defense was unable to stop any of the Russian missiles fired during the night.

โ€” Volodymyr ZelenskyyExplaining the failure of air defenses against recent Russian missile attacks.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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