Russian shelling hits eastern Ukraine, killing around three civilians, while leaving 20 others wounded. Ukrainian officials gave the statement on Monday.
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Donetsk, the province of eastern Ukraine experienced intense shelling from Russia on Monday. Regional officials told the media that at least three people were killed while more than 13 were wounded in the attack.
The Russian offensive hit numerous towns & villages in the Donetsk region, taking 24 hours.
The bombing left dozens of civillian buildings & residential infrastructure shattered.
Ukraine’s second largest city of Kharkiv, was also targeted by Russia. The city’s resident buildings & an area nearby a bustop was bombed wounding seven civillians.
An 80 year old woman was among the wounded, said Kherkiv Gov. Oleh Synyehkov.
Moscow intensified the ongoing offence after Russian bombs Ukraine took on it’s warplanes & numerous army bases.
Russia hitting back with more force
Russia Defense Ministry’s spokesperson Lt. Gen Igor Konashenkov said on Monday, the Russian planes have struck Ukrainian army positions in the southern Kherson & Donetsk region.
He also added that Russian airforce also bombed a facility in Kharkiv region, killing around 100 people & wounding 50.
The wounded people are “mercenaries” from Germany & Poland, he concluded.
In Spite of the specifications his claims couldn’t be verified by an individual firm.
Russia’s President hails attacks
At an arms show in Moscow, Russia’s President Vladmir Putin praised the military’s actions in Ukraine stating that it “fights for Russian bombs ukraine & fulfilling all the tasks that were set, liberating Donetsk step by step.
In the show itself he vowed to extend arms sales to Russian allies who have foregroundedly taken stand with firm support to Russia in front of the Western pressure.
Ukrainian naval engines, no more needed
Russia has also said that it is not at all dependent on Ukraine for naval engines, as it is already in talks with other countries.
The largest ship builder of Russia told the media that it has plans to inculcate India’s Made in India plan.
The ship building firm said, it can get the work done by countries like India who are offering to help & have the resources for doing so.
“The dependency on Ukraine has been dealt with a while ago and the Saturn company has developed the engines. We don’t have any dependency on Ukraine, that is history now.”
“Should the Indian side choose the Russian engines (for the frigates under construction), we will be happy to supply them,” said Alex Rakhmanov, head of the United Shipbuilding Corporation.
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