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Kyiv Strikes Moscow, Liberates Territory Amidst Deadly Attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukrainian forces carried out attacks on the Moscow region, employing new weaponry, including "Pelican" ballistic missiles and "Flamingo" drones, as part of operations codenamed 'Palyanytsia,' 'Bars,' and 'Flamingo'. These actions mark a notable escalation in Ukraine's long-range offensive capabilities.

Meanwhile, the nation continues to endure tragic consequences from Russian aggression, with a mother and her two young children killed in a Russian drone strike in the Kyiv region, and a priest dying in an attack on a monastery in the Kherson region. Adding to the domestic challenges, Ukraine's steel industry is reported to have effectively ceased to exist, with 90% of its plants idle due to ongoing Russian strikes.

Amidst these developments, Ukrainian forces achieved territorial gains, liberating the settlements of Shandroholove and Derilove in the Donetsk region as part of 'Operation Vivaldi,' with the Third Army Corps reporting the reclamation of an additional 40 square kilometers. Denmark has also announced an allocation of $275 million in military aid to Ukraine.

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Ukrainian Forces Attack Moscow Region with New Weapons

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukrainian forces launched attacks on the Moscow region using various weapons, including 'Flamingo' drones and for the first time, the 'Pelican' ballistic missile. These operations, codenamed 'Palyanytsia,' 'Bars,' and 'Flamingo,' targeted specific assets in the region, leading to fires at warehouses and an oil refinery.

Deadly Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv Region and Kherson Monastery

Tragic reports indicate that a Russian drone strike in the Kyiv region killed a mother and her two young children. Separately, a Russian attack on a monastery in the Kherson region resulted in the death of a priest and injuries to four others.

Ukrainian Forces Liberate Settlements in Donetsk Region

Ukrainian forces have successfully liberated the settlements of Shandroholove and Derilove in the Donetsk region as part of 'Operation Vivaldi'. The Third Army Corps announced the liberation of an additional 40 square kilometers of territory in what they called the 'second season of Vivaldi'.

Kyiv Metro Construction Halted, Railway Attacked in Vinnytsia

The 'Avtostrada' company has suspended construction projects in Kyiv, raising concerns about the Vynohradar metro line and ongoing road maintenance. Separately, Russian forces attacked railway infrastructure in the Vinnytsia region, causing a fire that was later extinguished.

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