Russia-Ukraine War latest news update for Today June 17, 2023.
Ukrainian forces make gains in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia oblasts.
On June 29, Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar reported that Ukrainian forces have achieved gains in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts. In their counteroffensive operations, the Ukrainian military has successfully pushed forward by approximately 1,300 meters towards the Russian-occupied city of Berdiansk in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Furthermore, the official stated that Ukrainian forces have made significant advancements of about 1,200-1,500 meters in the southern directions of Klishchiivka and Kurdiumivka, situated south of Bakhmut. These territorial gains reflect the Ukrainian military’s ongoing efforts to reclaim control in the region.
Russian general Surovikin arrested over Wagner rebellion.
According to the Moscow Times, citing sources within Russia’s Defense Ministry, Russian General Sergei Surovikin has been arrested. The publication reported this development on June 28, although further details about the arrest were not provided in the available information
Death toll in Kramatorsk missile attack rises to 12.
Ukraine’s State Emergency Service has reported that an additional body has been recovered from the debris left by Russia’s missile strike on Kramatorsk on June 27. This brings the total number of fatalities to 12. Among the victims are three children, two born in 2008 and one in 2011. In addition to the fatalities, 60 individuals, including a child, have sustained injuries.
The search and rescue operation has now concluded, indicating that all possible efforts to locate survivors and victims have been completed.
Prigozhin, Putin may still be negotiating.
According to a report from the Institute of the Study of War on June 28, recent information indicates that the parties involved in the agreement to resolve the short-lived rebellion by the Wagner Group, which includes Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, may still be engaged in negotiations to finalize the specifics of the deal. The details of these ongoing discussions have not been disclosed in the report.
Russian forces attack 4 communities in Sumy Oblast.
According to a Telegram post by the Sumy Oblast Military Administration on June 28, the Russian military carried out assaults on four border communities in Sumy Oblast. The attacks involved mortar fire, artillery shelling, and the use of mines, resulting in a total of 36 recorded explosions across these communities. Further details regarding the specific impact and consequences of the attacks were not provided in the available information.
Switzerland joins EU in expanding sanctions against Russia.
On June 28, the Swiss government announced its decision to expand sanctions against Russia in alignment with the European Union’s 11th package of sanctions. Switzerland is following suit with the EU’s measures by implementing its own sanctions against Russia, thereby extending the scope of punitive actions taken against the country. Further details regarding the specific nature and extent of the expanded sanctions were not provided in the available information.
