In an act of timely historical symbolism, the Prime Minister of #Sweden has presented President Volodymyr Zelensky with a letter from King Charles XII, in which he recognizes the independence of #Ukraine. https://
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cs/sweden-recognized-ukraines-independence-already-three-centuries-ago.html
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Sweden recognized Ukraine’s independence 300 years ago
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8 killed clearing rubble in Mariupol
Local official: 8 people blown up while clearing rubble in Mariupol. According to Petro Andriushchenko, an advisor to Mariupol's mayor, the civilians were blown up at a metallurgical plant in Mariupol, where Russians are using locals as explosive ordnance disposal specialists.
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Ukraine destroys 16 enemy targets in weeks
Over the past weeks, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed 16 enemy bases, barracks, and ammunition depots.
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Russians flee military sites over HIMARS fear
Zaporizhzhia Oblast Administration reports that Russians are abandoning military facilities in occupied areas out of fear of HIMARS strikes. According to the administration, Ukrainian attacks on Russian military sites in occupied territories using HIMARS have led to mass departures of Russian troops from their warehouses.
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Photojournalist Sergiy Tumasov wounded by shelling
Talented photographer Sergiy Tumasov was on a humanitarian mission near the front lines when his car was shelled by Russians. Sergiy's body was shielded by his camera but his legs were very badly hurt. He has already spent a month in hospital and has a very long recovery ahead.
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Turkey allows stolen Ukrainian grain ship despite Kyiv’s objections
Turkey allowed the “Zhibek Zholy” ship carrying stolen grain to pass its waters, ignoring Kyiv’s objections. Russia is blatantly stealing Ukrainian crops, selling them abroad. Kyiv has already summoned the Turkish Ambassador.
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UK’s support for Ukraine praised
Great question…I hope that UK Govt, whoever leads it, will continue its strong support of Ukraine…the Brits have been a leader in this effort from the beginning.
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Entrepôt en feu à Donetsk
Warehouse on fire in Donetsk
— COUPSURE (@COUPSURE) 7 juillet 2022
(47.9375965, 37.5996562) https://t.co/1uBeva7T52 pic.twitter.com/dtquG4t0olWarehouse on fire in Donetsk (47.9375965, 37.5996562)
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Ukrainian flag raised on Snake Island
The Ukrainian flag was raised on Snake Island on June 7. Russian troops had controlled the territory since February 24, but on June 30, Ukrainian forces recaptured Zmiinyi Island.
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Russia strikes school in Kharkiv
Last night, Russia attacked a school in Kharkiv, prompting investigators to open criminal proceedings – National Police. Russian troops hit a school in Kharkiv's Nemyshlianskyi district with two missiles, damaging the school building and nearby houses. https://t.me/operativnoZSU/31403