Russia has lost close to 620,000 troops since the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, with over 600,000 troops killed and significant losses in tanks, armored vehicles, and other equipment. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 24 drones launched by Russia overnight, with no reported casualties. A Mi-8 helicopter with 22 people on board went missing in Russia’s far east. President Zelenskiy offered condolences for a Russian strike in Kharkiv that killed civilians, including a 14-year-old girl. Ukraine has reported over 4,000 cases of Russian chemical agents being used on its frontline since the invasion started, with the US confirming the use of chloropicrin. Deadly attacks on civilians have occurred on both sides in the last 24 hours, with casualties in Ukrainian attacks on a Russian city and a Russian bomb attack on Kharkiv.
Zelenskiy has fired the head of Ukraine’s air force following a jet crash that killed the pilot. Ukraine has called on Mongolia to arrest Vladimir Putin when he visits, as the ICC has a warrant out for him over the deportation of Ukrainian children. Ukrainian forces have advanced in Russia’s Kursk region. Rescue operations continue in Kharkiv after Russian bombings, with fatalities and injuries reported. Zelenskiy called for international action to prevent further attacks by Russia and emphasized the need for decisions to hold Russia accountable and protect Ukraine’s capabilities.
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