One dead in Zaporizhzhia as Russia, Ukraine trade strikes
At least one person was killed and several others were injured in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia overnight.
Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched at least 88 drones — most of which were shot down — plus four missiles.
Meanwhile, Russia’s air force downed 13 Ukrainian drones overnight.
Two civilians were wounded by Ukrainian strikes in the Russian-annexed part of Donetsk.
Russian forces enter Donetsk town of Vuhledar: reports
Russian forces have begun advancing into the eastern Ukrainian town of Vuhledar in the Donetsk region.
Ukraine’s general staff confirmed that Russia had made attempts to capture Ukrainian positions near Pavlivka and Vuhledar.
Rougly 60% of parts in Russian weapons came via China: Ukraine
Zelenskyy: ‘We are closer to the end of the war’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes the end of the war is closer than many people think.
Zelenskyy urged the US to continue its strong support for Ukraine to help end the war.
Trump: Zelenskyy wants Democrats to win US election
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants the Democrats to win the upcoming election.
Trump stated that Zelenskyy wants the Democrats to win but emphasized his focus on working towards peace.