"All the defenders of the island of Zmiinyi died, but did not surrender. All of them will be named Heroes of Ukraine.” said Ukrainian President Zelensky.
Official confirmation that Zmiinyi/Serpent Island has been captured by Russian forces.
“I stay in the capital with my people, my family is also in Ukraine. There is information that the enemy has designated me as target number 1, and my family as target number 2.”
-Ukrainian President Zelensky
Reminder of this statement by Russian President Putin:
“Those responsible for the support of transfer of Western weapons to Ukraine will also be targeted.”
The European Union will supply combat aircraft to Ukraine.
-Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
Why did the Russians risk it all for the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant?
Simple: “The plant generates nearly half of the country's electricity derived from nuclear power, and more than a fifth of total electricity generated in Ukraine.”
Energy/economic damage to Ukraine.
Ukrainian Armed Forces have retaliated against Russia by launching a tactical ballistic missile “Tochka-U” on the military airfield of Millerovo in Rostov Oblast. -RF