An armoured Russia convoy of army automobiles advancing on Kyiv has been delayed by “staunch Ukrainian resistance”, mechanical breakdown and congestions, the Ministry of Defence has claimed.
In an intelligence replace, the ministry added the principle physique of tanks and army {hardware} — reported to be greater than 40 miles lengthy — has made “little discernible progress in over three days”.
It comes because the Kremlin stated 498 Russian troops had been killed within the invasion — the primary official determine supplied by Vladimir Putin’s regime that continues to wage struggle on Ukraine.
Nevertheless, the MoD added: “The Russian defence ministry has been pressured to confess that 498 Russian troopers have already been killed and 1,597 wounded in Putin’s struggle.
“The precise variety of these killed and wounded will virtually actually be significantly larger and can proceed to rise.”
“Regardless of heavy Russian shelling, the cities of Kharkiv, Chernihiv and Mariupol stay in Ukrainian fingers. Some Russian forces have entered town of Kherson however the army scenario stays unclear.”
Talking on Sky Information, the safety minister, Damian Hinds, stated the Russian army is a “ruthless invading forces” which poses a hazard instantly to Ukraine, but in addition to “wider Europe and the world”.
“The bravery, the tenacity of Ukraine, my God, we have now all been greatly surprised and it’s so vital we do every part we will to help them in what they’re doing and ensure – and that is the place the sanctions, we’ve obtained the Financial Crime Invoice, transparency and enforcement coming by way of on Monday in Parliament.
“It’s why all this stuff are so vital, why we completely have to make the regime harm.”
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Kaynak: briturkish.com
