In recent days, Russian troops have likely reinforced their defences around the temporarily occupied town of Tokmak in southern Ukraine, which is approximately 16 kilometres behind the current front line.
The G7 Ambassadors have visited one of the main power substations of Ukrenergo National Power Company, which was severely affected by Russian attacks, and inspected progress in renovation works.
Liberating the Donetsk region’s Klishchiivka from Russian occupiers has created a bridgehead, allowing the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) to develop further offensive actions.
As the Donetsk region’s Klishchiivka was liberated from Russian occupiers, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to each Ukrainian defender, who is now on the front line.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine successfully repelled enemy attacks in the Bakhmut and Maryinka sectors. In total, 25 combat clashes have occurred at the front in the past 24 hours.
The European Commission called on Poland, Hungary and Slovakia to be constructive after they unilaterally declared they would continue to ban grain imports from Ukraine despite the Commission's decision to end the ban.
During the Sunday prayer, Pope Francis gave a short greeting to the pilgrims from Ukraine, present in St. Peter's Square, and called on them to pray for Ukraine.
In the afternoon, the invaders shelled the Kherson Region once again, killing a civilian in the village of Tomyna Balka and leaving a police officer injured in Sadove.
Canada’s National Defense Minister, says the country will allocate CAD 33 million (US$24.4 million) for the purchase of equipment to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense capabilities.