Zelensky: The Patriot missile system is still working, Russia: Successfully stopped the Zaporizhzhia terrorist attack | Missile | Russia | Department | Social | Ukrainian military | Report | Russian military
Beijing, June 19 (Xinhua) -- The Russian Federal Security Agency said on June 19 that it has successfully prevented terrorist attacks by Ukrainian intelligence agencies in the Zaporizhzhia region. Ukrainian President Zelensky denied any claims that the Patriot missile system was destroyed on the evening of the 18th, stating that the missile system is still working.
——The Russian Federal Security Agency has announced on its official website that it has successfully prevented Ukrainian intelligence agencies from carrying out terrorist attacks against individuals in the Zaporizhzhia region, and has identified the organizers of the terrorist attacks as Ukrainian intelligence personnel.
——On the 19th, the Governor of Belgorod Oblast in Russia, Gladkov, said on social media that the Ukrainian military's attack on the city of Valuyki in the Oblast resulted in 7 injuries and several buildings being damaged. According to today's Russian news agency citing the Chief Executive of Valuyiki City, Debov, an area of the city was attacked by multiple shells and rockets on the morning of the 19th, and a substation was damaged.
——On the 19th, Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson Konashenkov reported that the Russian military used sea based long-range high-precision weapons to conduct a cluster attack on the Ukrainian military's storage site of foreign manufactured military equipment, and all targets were hit. The Russian army repelled the Ukrainian army's attacks in directions such as South Donetsk, Donetsk, Zimmerman, and Kherson.
——On the 18th, the Ukrainian President's website reported that Zelensky denied any claims that Ukraine's Patriot missile system had been destroyed in a video speech that evening. He said that the missile system is still working and shooting down Russian missiles.
——Zelensky said on social media on the 19th that he held a meeting of the Ukrainian Supreme Command on the same day, focusing on discussing the situation on the front line. The relevant departments reported on the war situation, ammunition supply, and the prediction of Russian military operations.
——Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Ignat confirmed on the 18th that a large Russian ammunition depot was destroyed along the Black Sea coast in the southeastern part of Kherson Oblast. Earlier that day, the Ukrainian news agency reported that there were loud explosions coming from the left bank area of Kherson Oblast, which is under Russian control.
——On the 18th, the Odessa City Council in Ukraine announced on social media that the water quality in the open waters of Odessa has seriously deteriorated, posing a threat to the health of residents. The city council has decided to ban swimming on beaches near Odessa and the sale of seafood not caught in designated fishing areas.
"This kind of recognition from the Russian side is quite rare"
According to the website of the German magazine Der Spiegel on June 18th, according to estimates from British intelligence agencies, both the Ukrainian and Russian sides have suffered heavy losses in the ongoing fierce battle in Ukraine. This is the conclusion drawn from a report released by the UK Department of Defense on the 18th. It is reported that in the past few days, the Russian military may have suffered the heaviest losses since the Battle of Bachmut in March. The UK Department of Defense has not estimated the number of casualties.
The report states that the most intense fighting occurred in Zaporizhzhia, western Donetsk, and the surrounding areas of Bachmut. The report also stated, "In all of these places, Ukraine is still on the offensive and has made slight progress." In the south, Russia's defense operations have been relatively successful.
According to reports, according to the Russian military, the Ukrainian military occupied the village of Piatyshatky in the Zaporizhzhia region on the 18th, but suffered heavy losses. "The Ukrainian armed forces have managed to control it," Vladimir Rogov, a representative of the pro Moscow local authorities, said on the "Telegram" software on the 18th. He admitted that although the enemy suffered huge losses in this wave of attack, they still achieved victory. This recognition from the Russian side is quite rare.
It is reported that Rogov said that this village is currently being shelled by the Russian side with the aim of completely surrounding Ukrainian forces. He said they are facing the threat of annihilation. The fierce battle is still ongoing. Russia has occupied parts of Zaporizhzhia, and the capital and other towns of the same name are still under Ukrainian control.
Rogov also claimed that on the Zaporizhzhia front line, Ukrainian commanders and soldiers voluntarily surrendered to Russia. He posted a video showcasing a bald man wearing a uniform. They introduced their names and cursed Ukrainian military leaders in unison - as if rehearsing. The authenticity of the video cannot be verified at the moment.
At the same time, Ukrainian armed forces reported fighting in several directions on the front line. The images of a big explosion and a fire are circulating on social media. According to these footage, the Kiev Air Force attacked a large Russian ammunition depot in the occupied Kherson region.
