These images show Ukrainian forces taking out Russian military positions in huge explosions.
The footage shows several Russian military positions in a forest being hit by Ukrainian ordnance.
The images were obtained from the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. On Friday, 9th February, along with a statement saying: “Fireworks from the fire support company of the 63rd Brigade.”
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a “special military operation.” Today marks the 716th day of the full-scale war.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 9th February 2024. Russia had lost approximately 393,290 personnel, 6,385 tanks, 11,921 armoured combat vehicles, 9,435 artillery units, 981 multiple launch rocket systems. 666 air defence systems, 332 warplanes, 325 helicopters, 7,209 drones, 1,881 cruise missiles, 24 warships, 1 submarine, 12,551 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 1,509 units of special equipment.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Ukraine’s military commander-in-chief, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, after asking for his resignation over a week ago. Citing the need for “renewal” in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Zaluzhnyi’s removal has sparked discussions in Ukraine and internationally.
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Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi will replace Zaluzhnyi, moving up from Commander of the Ground Forces. He is known for leading the successful defence of Kyiv early in the war and planning a victorious counter-offensive in the Kharkiv region in 2022.
The US Senate has moved forward with a wartime aid package for Ukraine and Israel, resurrecting a stalled effort after Republican opposition. They initially demanded a more comprehensive bill but later abandoned the opposition, leading to a 67 to 32 vote to begin consideration of the USD 95 billion emergency aid bill.
The chief of the US National Guard has confirmed that despite running out of funds for additional assistance to Kyiv, the US can still train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets.
In a recent interview with Tucker Carlson, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia will defend its interests but has no intention of expanding the war to other countries like Poland and Latvia. This marks his first interview with an American since before the invasion of Ukraine, with his remarks dubbed into English.
Ukraine and Russia exchanged 100 prisoners of war each. Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned that most of the men had defended Mariupol. Which Russia captured in a fierce battle in 2022 on Thursday, 8th February 2024.
The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on three entities in the United Arab Emirates and one in Liberia for breaching the price cap on Russian oil set by a coalition of Western nations. Additionally, steps have taken to restrict the import of specific categories of diamonds mined in Russia.
