- Russian semiconductor plant making missile, jet elements hit in Ukrainian assault, navy says
- Putin visits Kursk Oblast for first time since Moscow claimed its recapture
- Ukraine dismisses Russian claims of full management over Kursk Oblast, says combating ongoing
- Russia massing troops close to Kharkiv Oblast forward of potential assault, navy warns
- NATO summit in The Hague to concentrate on long-term assist, lasting peace for Ukraine, Rutte says
Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Bolkhov semiconductor plant in Oryol Oblast, which produces elements for Sukhoi warplanes and Iskander and Kinzhal missiles, the Normal Employees of Ukraine's Armed Forces mentioned on Might 21.
The assertion comes after Russia claimed to have downed over 150 Ukrainian drones in a single day in a number of areas, together with 53 in Oryol Oblast.
The area's governor, Andrey Klychkov, initially reported no harm or casualties, however later mentioned that the semiconductor plant and a number of other residential buildings had been broken.
Ukrainian Telegram channel Supernova+ shared what it claimed to be footage of the burning and broken facility.
Ten drones hit the plant's premises, leading to a fireplace, the Normal Employees reported. The complete penalties of the assault are being decided. The plant has been sanctioned by the U.S. since final 12 months over its position within the Russian military-industrial complicated.
The Bolkhov plant is considered one of Russia's main producers of semiconductor units and elements, specializing in diodes, microcircuits, optoelectronic switches, and extra, the Normal Employees mentioned.
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Putin visits Kursk Oblast for first time since Moscow claimed its recapture
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kursk Oblast, the Kremlin mentioned on Might 21, marking his first identified go to since Moscow declared it had retaken the Russian border area from Ukrainian forces.
Russia claimed on April 26 that it had accomplished its operation to liberate Kursk Oblast. Ukraine has refuted the declare, saying that the combating is ongoing in some areas.
Throughout the go to, Putin met with Performing Governor Alexander Khinshtein, heads of native municipalities, and members of volunteer organizations. He additionally visited the Kursk Nuclear Energy Plant, the Kremlin's press service mentioned. The precise date of the go to was not revealed.
The Russian president beforehand visited Kursk Oblast in March, which was his first journey to the area since Ukraine started its incursion final summer season.
Ukraine launched a cross-border incursion into Kursk Oblast in August 2024, marking the primary large-scale invasion of Russian territory by international forces since World Warfare II. The operation aimed to disrupt a deliberate Russian offensive on the neighboring Sumy Oblast and draw Russian forces away from the embattled Donetsk Oblast.
The Kyiv IndependentFrancis Farrell
Ukraine dismisses Russian claims of full management over Kursk Oblast, says combating ongoing
The Normal Employees of Ukraine's Armed Forces dismissed on Might 21 Russian claims that combating in Russia's Kursk Oblast has ended, insisting that operations by the Ukrainian navy within the border area are ongoing.
"The statements by representatives of (Russia) concerning the alleged finish of fight operations in Kursk Oblast don’t mirror the precise scenario," the Normal Employees mentioned in a press release.
Earlier on Might 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly visited Kursk Oblast. It marked Putin's first identified go to to the area since Moscow declared on April 26 that it had accomplished a navy operation to liberate the territory from Ukrainian incursions.
Ukrainian forces proceed to hold out missions throughout the border, the navy mentioned, including that whereas situations stay tough, Ukrainian troops are holding their positions and inflicting losses on Russian troops.
Since launching its operation in Kursk Oblast, Ukraine claims Russia has misplaced 63,402 troops, together with 25,625 killed, and that 971 Russian troopers have been captured. Ukrainian forces additionally report destroying or damaging 5,664 items of Russian navy tools.
The Kyiv IndependentMartin Fornusek
Russia massing troops close to Kharkiv Oblast forward of potential assault, navy warns
Russia could also be making ready to launch new assaults within the Kharkiv sector, as indicated by the buildup of its forces close to the Ukrainian border, Andrii Pomahaibus, the chief of employees of Ukraine's thirteenth Nationwide Guard Khartiia Brigade, mentioned on Might 21.
Talking to Suspilne, Pomahaibus mentioned that Russia is attempting to maneuver its forces nearer to the contact line, however has thus far failed to hold out assaults.
The reported preparations point out Moscow's efforts to escalate the warfare regardless of calls by Kyiv and its companions for an unconditional 30-day truce.
"There may be an accumulation of personnel nearer to the state border, that’s, there are makes an attempt to contain the (Russian) personnel, clearly making ready for lively assault operations. Our Protection Forces are able to repel assaults," he mentioned.
The Kyiv IndependentAnna Fratsyvir
NATO summit in The Hague to concentrate on long-term assist, lasting peace for Ukraine, Rutte says
NATO Secretary Normal Mark Rutte mentioned on Might 21 that the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague will concentrate on the navy assist for Ukraine to make sure it’s within the strongest place potential each throughout its ongoing protection and within the eventual pursuit of an enduring peace, European Pravda reported.
Talking at a joint press convention with Czech President Petr Pavel at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Rutte emphasised that every one 32 NATO member states will talk about the continued assist for Ukraine and how one can keep away from repeating previous failed agreements.
"As for Ukraine, it is going to be a subject of dialogue on the summit in The Hague. We should be certain that Ukraine, whereas the combat continues, receives all potential collective assist to be in the absolute best place to proceed," Rutte mentioned.
He added that when the time comes for peace, whether or not by way of a ceasefire or a proper settlement, it have to be "sturdy and sustainable."
"We should make sure that we by no means return to what we noticed with the Minsk agreements," Rutte harassed, referring to the 2015 accords that did not deliver lasting peace to jap Ukraine.
Rutte concluded by highlighting NATO's collective energy, saying, "It will actually present that NATO, composed of 32 international locations with a mixed financial system of $50 trillion and protection spending at a excessive stage, is actually able to defending itself in opposition to any adversary."
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