#Ukraine: Today’s news from #UkraineWar: 1. UA forces are taking territory from Russia in the South, but at a heavy cost. Russians are reported to be fighting hard with lots of equipment, but few men. “They’re throwing everything against us,” said UA soldier.
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#Ukraine: 2. Despite UA having recaptured a number of villages, Russians are not fleeing without a fight say UA troops & are attempting to hold off UA advances with tanks, artillery & helicopters. Western analysts say UA is achieving its tactical objectives. #tweet100
#Ukraine: 3. Natalia Humeniuk, spokeswoman for the Southern Military Command, said today that Russia had suffered “significant losses” in the #Kherson counter offensive and promised more details shortly. #tweet100
#Ukraine: 4. Latest updates say in last 24 hours Russia lost another 37 troops, 3 tanks, 4 Msta-B howitzers, another Grad multiple rocket launcher and 10 armoured vehicles + an ammo depot at #Melitopol. #tweet100
#Ukraine: 5. UK intel says Russia’s war performance so far shows its military drills have failed. Large-scale Russian military exercises are “heavily-scripted” and are primarily to impress Russian leaders and international audiences. #tweet100
#Ukraine: 6. Ukraine returned 14 Russian soldiers, including an officer and a medic) in the latest POW swap. #tweet100
#Ukraine: 7. Sweden is purchasing 40,000 tons of UA grain for countries like Ethiopia, Yemen & Afghanistan where the current prospect of famine is greatest. The G7 countries have fixed a price cap on Russian oil, while Russia has once again shut off gas to the EU. #tweet100
#Ukraine: 8. President Zelensky has also announced Ukraine’s readiness to supply the EU with increased electricity exports, replacing Russia as an energy supplier. #tweet100
#Ukraine: 9. Today’s UA score card: A Russian “Kartograf” reconnaissance drone was shot down in the #Mykolaiv region today and 122mm artillery fire from UA Marines destroyed a Russian tank (possibly a T-80BV) nr #Novohrednjeve, #Kherson region. #tweet100

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