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Ukraine saw a significant political development with the appointment of Anton Kovalsky as the acting Prosecutor General by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This follows a period of controversy surrounding the office, and Kovalsky, who previously headed the Khmelnytskyi Regional Prosecutor's Office, now assumes this crucial role. The conflict escalated with both sides reporting major strikes. Ukraine confirmed launching drones that hit military aircraft at an airfield in Rostov and an oil refinery in Yaroslavl, with President Zelenskyy sharing footage of these operations. Concurrently, Russian forces unleashed a barrage of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, causing extensive damage and casualties in Kyiv, Odesa, and the Kharkiv region. Targets included residential buildings, a kindergarten, a shopping center, and critical infrastructure, leading to injuries and disruptions to services. Amidst these intense developments, Brigadier General Andriy Biletsky, commander of the 3rd Army Corps, reported a notable military success, stating that Russia's 'Northern pincer' forces in the Donbas region have been effectively destroyed, signaling a potential breakthrough in ongoing offensive operations.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Anton Kovalsky, previously the head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Prosecutor's Office, as the acting Prosecutor General. This appointment follows recent controversies surrounding the office and marks a resolution to the leadership vacuum.

NV: Zelensky Appoints Acting Prosecutor General

President Zelensky has appointed Anton Kovalsky as the acting Prosecutor General, overseeing the Khmelnytskyi regional prosecutor's office.

Українська правда: Zelensky appoints acting Prosecutor General

President Zelensky has appointed a new acting Prosecutor General.

Liga.net: Zelensky Appoints Anton Kovalsky Acting Prosecutor General

President Zelensky has appointed Anton Kovalsky as the acting Prosecutor General of Ukraine.

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has reportedly struck three aircraft and three helicopters at a military airfield in Rostov, and an oil refinery is ablaze in Yaroslavl. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy showcased footage of Ukrainian drones hitting a Russian oil refinery and several aircraft at an airfield in Rostov, confirming these operations.

Liga.net: Ukraine Hits 3 Planes, 3 Helicopters in Rostov; Oil Refinery Burns in Yaroslavl

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has reportedly struck three aircraft and three helicopters at a military airfield in Rostov, while an oil refinery is ablaze in Yaroslavl.

TSN.ua: Ukraine 'Took Out' Six Aircraft at Rostov Airfield: Strategic Planes Hit

Ukraine claims to have struck and destroyed six strategic aircraft at an airfield in Rostov, Russia.

Українська правда: Zelensky shows Ukrainian drones hitting Russian oil refinery and aircraft

President Zelensky shared footage of Ukrainian drones striking a Russian oil refinery and several aircraft at an airfield in Rostov.

Russian forces launched extensive attacks across Ukraine, with Kyiv experiencing night-time and morning missile and ballistic missile strikes that damaged residential buildings, gas stations, railway infrastructure, and a kindergarten, injuring 18 people. Odesa also saw an apartment building damaged with 7 injured, and a railway station in the Kharkiv region was hit, causing significant train delays. Critical infrastructure, including Kyivvodokanal facilities, was targeted, leading to water…

Українська правда: Night attack on Kyiv damages buildings, gas stations, railway; 18 injured

During a night-time attack on Kyiv, Russian forces caused damage to residential buildings, gas stations, and the railway, resulting in injuries to 18 people.

Hromadske: Russia Strikes Kyiv with Missiles, Causing Destruction and 18 Casualties…

Russian forces launched missile strikes on Kyiv, resulting in damage and injuring 18 people, among them children.

NV: Kyiv Attacked by Ballistic Missiles; Damage Reported

Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, causing damage to over 10 locations across four districts, including a city electric train station and a water utility.

Hromadske: Russia Destroys Kindergarten in Kyiv's Dniprovskyi District

Russian forces have destroyed a kindergarten in the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv, with photos and videos documenting the damage.

TSN.ua: After Missile Strike - New Threat: Russia is Bombing Kyiv Again in the…

Following a missile strike, Russia is reportedly launching new attacks on Kyiv and other regions.

Українська правда: Apartment building damaged in Odesa by Russian attack; 7 injured, including 2…

A multi-story building in Odesa was damaged by a Russian attack, with seven people, including two children, sustaining injuries.

TSN.ua: Russia Struck a Shopping Center in a Large City Midday - First Details from…

Russian forces carried out a missile strike on a shopping center in a large Ukrainian city, with authorities providing initial details.

Українська правда: Russia attacks Kyivvodokanal facilities; water supply disruptions in Kyiv

Russian forces targeted facilities belonging to Kyivvodokanal, leading to disruptions in the city's water supply.

Українська правда: Russia damages station in Kharkiv region; trains delayed up to six hours

A railway station in the Kharkiv region was damaged by Russian forces, causing train delays of up to six hours.

Brigadier General Andriy Biletsky, commander of the 3rd Army Corps, stated that the Russian 'Northern pincer' forces in the Donbas region have been effectively destroyed. He also provided explanations for the objectives of the 'Vivaldi' operation in the Donetsk region, suggesting that Ukraine could soon receive positive news related to this secret operation.

Українська правда: Biletsky: Russian 'Northern pincer' in Donbas effectively destroyed

Andriy Biletsky claims that the Russian 'Northern pincer' forces in the Donbas region have been effectively defeated and destroyed.

Liga.net: Biletsky Explains Goal of 'Vivaldi' Operation in Donetsk Region

Biletsky has provided an explanation for the objectives of the 'Vivaldi' operation in the Donetsk region.

TSN.ua: Ukraine May Expect Good News: Biletsky on Secret Operation 'Vivaldi'

Andriy Biletsky suggests that Ukraine could soon receive positive news related to a secret operation codenamed 'Vivaldi'.

Military expert Oleh Seleznyov has offered insights into the primary scenario for the war's conclusion in Ukraine, providing potential timelines for its end.

TSN.ua: How the War in Ukraine Will End: Seleznyov Names the Main Scenario and…

Military expert Oleh Seleznyov discusses the primary scenario for the war's conclusion in Ukraine and provides potential timelines for its end.

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