Key developments on Sept. 7-8:
– Russian offensive near Pokrovsk reportedly slowing down
– Zelensky: Ukraine building underground weapons factories
– Ukrainian drones hit ammunition warehouse in Russia’s Voronezh Oblast
– Death toll of Russian Sept. 3 attack on Poltava rises to 58
– Russian drone violates Romanian airspace during Sept. 8 attack on Ukraine
– Russian POWs no longer allowed to call relatives, ombudsman says
According to reports, the Russian offensive near Pokrovsk has slowed down significantly. This is a crucial development as Pokrovsk is considered a key logistics hub and the most difficult sector of the front. The Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief has also confirmed that the Russian advance in this direction has been halted in the past six days, possibly due to Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk Oblast.
President Zelensky has revealed that Ukraine is building underground weapons factories to ensure a steady supply of arms for its military in case of delays in receiving aid from other countries. He also mentioned that Ukraine has developed new drones and missiles to defend itself and retaliate against Russian aggression.
In a bold move, Ukrainian drones have hit an ammunition warehouse in Russia’s Voronezh Oblast. This shows Ukraine’s determination to take the war to Russian territory and put pressure on Putin to seek peace.
The death toll of the Russian attack on Poltava on Sept. 3 has risen to 58, highlighting the devastating impact of Russia’s aggression on innocent civilians.
During the Sept. 8 attack on Ukraine, a Russian drone violated Romanian airspace, further escalating tensions in the region.
In a concerning development, Russian POWs are no longer allowed to call their relatives, according to the ombudsman. This raises concerns about their well-being and treatment in captivity.
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