“In the coming months, we will deliver Iskander-M missile systems to Belarus capable of launching missiles with nuclear warheads “, said the president of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putintoday in the meeting with the Belarusian counterpart Lukashenko, as reported by the Russian news agency Tass and various Russian and Ukrainian media.
“The West holds 200 tactical nuclear munitions and 257 aircraft have been prepared for their possible use,” Putin said. “We have a responsibility to ensure our safety.” Therefore, added the president of the Russian Federation, “Belarusian Su-25 aircraft can be upgraded in Russia and crew training can begin.”
During the night they would be 40 rockets launched on the territory of Ukraine. The news channel Ukraine Now reports, citing Ukrainian media. Kiev military intelligence (Gur Mo) points out that it is the first time since the beginning of the war that Russia has hit targets in Ukraine with an air raid from Belarus. This is highlighted by the Ukrainian media. According to Ukrainian intelligence, the raid by Russian bombers is part of a broad provocation by Moscow to directly involve Belarus in the war.
SEVERODONETSK – The city of Severodonetsk, in the Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine, is completely fallen into the hands of the Russians. This was stated by the mayor of Severodonetsk, Oleksandr Stryuk, warning the citizens who remained in the city that it is no longer possible to leave. Yesterday the Kiev authorities warned Ukrainian troops to withdraw from Severodonetsk, where violent clashes with Russian forces have been going on for weeks.
OO7 KIEV – Despite the difficulties on the ground, the head of Ukrainian military intelligence, General Kyrylo Budanov, says he is certain that Ukraine will defeat Russia and return to its borders in 1991. Interviewed by ITV, Budanov reiterates that in August there will be a turning point and before the end of the year the fighting will cease. Meanwhile, Ukraine needs Western weapons and support.
The withdrawal from Severodonetsk is a “tactical” decision, “in order to achieve a strategic victory, our command has decided to regroup on new positions. Personally I think it is a right decision,” he said. “Ukraine will return to its 1991 borders, there are no other scenarios “, he continued, referring therefore also to Crimea and the two separatist republics.” Starting from August there will be some events, and they will demonstrate to the whole world that the turning point is beginning – said Budanov – The I have already said and I repeat it. By the end of the year, active fighting will be reduced to practically nothing. We are sure of it. We will regain control of our territories in the near future “.
“Putin will not win. This is a tragedy into which he has dragged Russia and Ukraine. It will end with a catastrophe for Russia. Nothing else,” concluded Budanov.
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