Ukrainian forces reported shooting down a Russian fighter plane near the city of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk province. The charred remains of the aircraft were seen after it landed on a house that caught fire. Meanwhile, Russia's Defense Ministry claimed to have taken control of the village of Zhelanne Druhe in the partially occupied Donetsk province.
The capture of Zhelanne Druhe comes shortly after Ukrainian forces withdrew from the front-line town of Vuhledar, indicating a challenging situation for Kyiv. This withdrawal was influenced by Washington's decision not to allow Ukraine to strike deep inside Russian territory, limiting Kyiv's ability to degrade Moscow's capabilities.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to present a 'victory plan' at the upcoming meeting of the Ramstein group of nations supplying arms to Ukraine. The plan, which includes Ukraine's NATO membership and the provision of long-range missiles, aims to halt Russian aggression.
In separate incidents, two people died in Russian shelling in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, while Ukraine's air force intercepted missiles and shot down attack drones launched by Russia. A Ukrainian drone strike on a passenger bus in Horlivka resulted in injuries, with Russia claiming to have shot down Ukrainian drones in border regions.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, with both sides engaging in military actions that have led to casualties and territorial gains. The international community closely monitors the situation, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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