Currently, Russia has launched a drone attack on the Ukrainian port city of Izmail located in the Odesa region, according to initial reports. Circulating footage shows the port on fire after being attacked with a residential building also reportedly hit. Multiple explosions have also been reported in the Russian drone attack. There is no immediate word on casualties. https://x.com/rawsglobal/status/1815926141330362418?s=46
This French reporter says: "My words may shock the audience, but where I am in #Ukraine (#Donbass), civilians are being bombed by #Ukrainian forces!" Who benefits from bloody conditions?! #UkraineRussianWar
JUST IN - State Duma of the Russian Federation unanimously approved the ratification to recognize Donetsk and Luhansk regions in eastern #Ukraine as independent.
UPDATE - Russia says recognition of independence for areas in east Ukraine extends to territory now held by Ukrainian forces, AP reports.