KIEV – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked the US to provide more powerful missiles as Ukrainian forces continue to advance to retake some Russian-held territory in the northeastern provinces. Joe Biden has been asked for a powerful missile system with a range of 305 km.
But the Biden administration has not taken a favorable position in this regard. Meanwhile, Russia’s Ministry of Defense has announced that it has stepped up attacks in many areas. Russia intensified its offensive in Kherson, Mykalev Harkiv and Donetsk regions.
Russia has accused Ukrainian forces of shelling near the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant. Ukrainian forces denied this. In a separate resolution, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) demanded the withdrawal of Russian forces from Zaporizhia.
Sacrifice for Ukraine: Tribute to ballet dancer and Russian woman
Kyiv ∙ The Ukrainian people pay tribute to the ballet dancer Alexander Shapoval (47), who died a hero’s death on the war front against Russia. Shapoval was hailed as a heroic fighter in a ceremony organized by the National Opera. Shapoval was killed in Russian shelling in eastern Ukraine on the 12th. He retired from the National Opera last year. After the Russian invasion, he joined the volunteer army. The country also honored Olga Simonova (37), a Russian woman who died a hero’s death while joining the Ukrainian army.
English Summary: Ukraine asks for more missiles from USA