Russian attack in Kharkiv, 41 injured

Deep into Ukraine, Russia's aggression is ramping up again. This time an air strike was carried out in Kharkiv city of the country. Local officials reported that at least 41 people, including children, were injured in the attack. Ukrainian regional chief Oleh Shinehubov said five children were among the injured. Moscow is carrying out 'monopoly attacks targeting civilian infrastructure' in the city. AFP.

These ambushes are being carried out in different places of Kiev. A supermarket and sports complex in Kharkiv were damaged in the Russian attack. Oleh Shinehubov said that the residents of the city used to go to these places every day. He also said that at least 10 separate places were attacked. Ballistic missiles were used in the attack. An operation is underway to rescue those trapped under the rubble. In response to the attack, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had once again carried out terrorist activities in Kharkiv. Attacks on civilian structures in the city.

Zelensky called on Western allies to give Ukraine everything it needs to counter the Russian attack. Ukraine is campaigning that there is no alternative to a similar counter-attack to deter Russian attacks. That is why the country wants to attack military targets further inside Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that Moscow can be deterred by destroying military airports, bases and arsenals. For this reason, he is pressing for the consent of the United States.

Since 2022, Washington has provided more than $5 trillion in military aid to Ukraine. However, the White House has included the conditions for the use of these military equipment only in self-defense on Ukrainian soil and border areas. That's why Zelensky can't attack bases or arsenals inside Russia even if he wants to. Zelensky's appeal to the United States, United Kingdom, France and Germany, 'We need full capacity to protect the country and people. We need both your long-range weapons and missiles and permission to use them.

On the other hand, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russian forces are occupying several square kilometers of territory in eastern Ukraine every day. On Monday, he said Moscow's forces were trying to break through Ukraine's main defense line. According to Putin, Russia's forces are now advancing at a pace not seen for a long time. They are currently occupying some territory in eastern Ukraine, which began after Kiev's 2023 counteroffensive failed to achieve significant success. Russia already controls 18 percent of Ukraine.

"We haven't advanced at such a pace in the Donbas region for a long time," Putin said. Now we are not occupying an area of ​​200-300 meters, but several square kilometers. Russian forces are currently fighting in the eastern Ukrainian cities of Selidove and Ukrainsk, pro-Russian military sources said. However, there was no immediate comment from Ukraine. Military analyst Yuriy Podoliaka said intense fighting was going on in Selidove and the Ukrainian city. Both Russian and Ukrainian forces have increased forces there. Before the outbreak of war in February 2022, the population of these cities was over 20 and 10 thousand respectively. A Russian military spokesman said fighting was ongoing in both cities. Russian state news agency Tass reported that Ukrainian forces had been pushed back from parts of Selidov.

Russian forces are trying to break Ukrainian defense lines and increase control of the Pokrovsk-Donetsk road by advancing towards the city of Kurakhivka. Besides, they are trying to encircle a large part of the region, according to Russian military bloggers.

Earlier, the Russian forces are trying to evict the Ukrainian troops from the Kursk region of Russia after the Ukrainian forces launched an attack on the Kursk region on August 6. The attack in Ukraine is believed to have been carried out to pressure Russian generals to withdraw forces from Russia's eastern front.

Russian forces have taken control of the village of Skuchne in eastern Donetsk region, the RIA news agency quoted the Russian Defense Ministry as saying.