UAF – Ukrainian Forces
RF – Russian Forces
MLRS – Multiple Launch Rocket Systems
Summary of the Events
RF were repelled in all their attacks while UAF continue to pound their command centers and weapon depots with MLRS.
Battle for the Donbas
UAF made a direct hit on the headquarters of Donetsk People’s Republic leader Denis Pushilin. The building caught on fire. Pushilin was not in the building during the attack and made a video in front of the burning building to prove he was not hurt.
Target Bakhmut – RF were finally forced to retreat from their attacks on Bakhmut and Soledar after several days of fighting.
Avdiivka/Novopavlivka/Zaporizhia Line – RF fired tank guns at five communities around Avdiivka and failed in assaults on Krasnohorivka and Pervomaiskyi.
Battle for Kherson (includes Mykolaiv)
UAF continue firing MLRS at strategic military positions of the RF. On Monday UAF destroyed a Buk anti-aircraft system, a Sani 120 mm heavy towed mortar system, and five armored vehicles. They also hit several weapon depots and killed 17 Russian soldiers in the attacks. Today UAF destroyed two weapon depots and two Russian command centers. 23 Russian soldiers were killed in the attack. At least one tank and one armored personnel carrier were destroyed in the attacks.
Battle for Kharkiv
RF shelled ten cities around Kharkiv and conducted two airstrikes.
Other Regions
Dnipropetrovsk – RF fired missiles on Dnipro on Monday.
Sumy – RF fired mortars and machine guns at communities along the Russian/Ukraine border.
Other News
American intelligence, which got the Russian invasion correct while the rest of the world including myself was in denial, is now reporting that Russia is planning on launching fresh attacks against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and government facilities soon. Ukraine officials have called on its citizens to be especially careful tomorrow as the country celebrates its 31st year of independence. Russia is expected to hit Ukraine heavy tomorrow, especially after accusing Ukrainian agents of assassinating Daryina Dugina, a close associate of President Putin.
An employee of the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant was killed while riding in a taxi when it came under fire from Russian forces on Monday. This attack occurred when Russia was increasing the number of their military equipment on the territory of the ZNPP. They were moving in two more armored vehicles and six trucks.
US and EU officials came out against a total travel ban of all Russian citizens. First, it would trap dissidents from being able to escape if necessary. And second, the world is not against the Russian people, but its leadership.
International Support
In a huge show of support, Polish President Andrzej Duda arrived in Kyiv the day before Russia is expected to shower missiles all over Ukraine. Duda is daring Russia to attack a NATO leader during his visit to Kyiv.
World leaders are gathering to discuss the liberation of Crimea and its return to Ukraine. Polish President Andrzej Duda and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan both gave speeches to that effect.