The newest developments from the struggle in Ukraine.
Putin meets generals in southern Russia
Vladimir Putin has met with the generals in control of Russia’s navy operation in Ukraine at a gathering in Rostov-on-Don, in southern Russia, the Kremlin introduced on Saturday morning.
The authorities didn’t specify when this assembly came about, however photos broadcast by the state media recommend that it was held throughout the night time.
“Vladimir Putin held a meeting at the headquarters of the special military operation in Rostov-on-Don,” the Kremlin mentioned in a press release. “The head of state listened to reports from the chief of staff of the Russian armed forces, Valery Gerasimov, sector commanders and other officials”.
The RIA Novosti information company broadcast a video of the Russian President wearing a swimsuit and getting out of a jeep in the darkish earlier than being greeted by General Guérassimov.
Ukraine says it intercepted Russian drone assault
Ukraine’s navy introduced on Saturday morning that it had destroyed “15 Russian drones” in a single day.
Russian forces “attacked from the north” with Shahed drones, the Ukrainian military wrote on Telegram. “A total of 17 attack drones were launched from the Kursk region.” It didn’t specify what had occurred to the two remaining drones.
Ukrainian anti-aircraft defence was activated “in the northern and central regions, as well as in the west” of the nation, it added.
Both sides in the battle, which started in February 2022, have just lately reported common drone incursions by air and sea, at a time when Ukraine is in the midst of a counter-offensive to reclaim its Russian-controlled territory.
Moscow has stepped up its assaults on Ukraine’s Black Sea and Danube port infrastructure since the finish of an settlement that allowed Ukrainian grain exports.
On Friday, Russia mentioned it had destroyed Ukrainian drones concentrating on Moscow and its Black Sea fleet.
US greenlights Dutch and Danish F-16 transfers
The United States introduced on Friday that it had given the inexperienced gentle for Denmark and the Netherlands to ship American F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, as soon as Ukrainian pilots have been skilled – a improvement that the Ukrainian defence minister described as “great news”.
ADVERTISEMENTA spokesman for the US State Department mentioned that Denmark and the Netherlands had obtained “formal assurances” on the topic.
“In this way, Ukraine will be able to take full advantage of its new capabilities as soon as the first group of pilots has completed its training. The F-16s will contribute to Ukraine’s defence and deterrence capabilities,” added the spokesman.
Since the begin of the Russian invasion, Kyiv has been tirelessly calling for Western plane to struggle Moscow’s forces, that are far superior at this stage.
The United States, for its half, has strict guidelines on the resale or switch of American navy tools by allies.
It will not be but recognized when the Ukrainian pilots will full their coaching.
