Russian forces slowly withdrawing from northern Ukraine as their losses mount
At least 53 historical sites have been damaged in Ukraine, according to a report.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has called for additional protective measures to be implemented to protect these invaluable sites, amid the ongoing Russian War.
In total, UNESCO’s report listed 29 religious sites, 16 historical buildings, four museums and four monuments that have been totally or partially damaged.
“We are very concerned about both the situation at the humanitarian and (cultural) heritage levels. Humanity’s heritage is in danger (in Ukraine),” UNESCO’s assistant director-general for culture Ernesto Ottone said during a news conference, Reuters reported.
‘Borodyanka, Kyiv.. or rather what is left of her’
Ukrainian forces show carnage following Russia’s assault on Kyiv: video
Translation: “This week, the Ukrainian National Guard and Defense Forces actively expelled the occupiers from the settlements of Kyiv region.”
Red Cross spokesperson highlights dire reality in Ukraine: ‘We are running out of adjectives’
Red Cross spokesperson Ewan Watson described a dire reality as workers look to aid injured Ukrainians amid the country’s war with Russia.
“We are running out of adjectives to describe the horrors that residents in Mariupol have suffered,” Watson said.
The Russian War has killed thousands and has forced more than 4 million refugees out of Ukraine.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Russia’s withdrawal from North Ukraine is ‘slow but noticeable’: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during his nightly address that Russian forces are withdrawing.
“The occupiers are withdrawing forces in the north of our country,” Zelenskyy said. “The withdrawal is slow but noticeable.”
“Somewhere they are expelled with battles. Somewhere they leave positions on their own. After them a complete disaster and many dangers are left,” the Ukrainian president added.
Russia to face additional economic actions: Ukrainian official
Russian forces lost more than 50 armored vehicles after fighting in Chernihiv, Ukraine: report
Translation: “In the Chernihiv region, in recent days, the enemy has suffered significant losses – more than 50 units of armored vehicles and [other] vehicles.”
“A number of settlements were liberated, in particular, the village of Shestovytsia near Chernihiv. Let’s win together!”
Ukraine claims Russian forces have left Chernobyl, handed over control
Ukraine state energy company Energoatom said Friday that Russian forces have handed back control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
Energoatom claimed the pullout happened after soldiers received “significant doses” of radiation from digging trenches in the forest in the exclusion zone around the closed plant.
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U.S. to send $300 million in military equipment to Ukraine
The U.S. will provide an additional $300 million in military equipment to Ukraine as their war with Russia continues, the Defense Department announced.
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby shared the additional aid in a statement Friday evening, saying the new package “represents the beginning of a contracting process to provide new capabilities” to Ukraine.
The U.S. has given more than $1.6 billion to Ukraine since the start of the war.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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