Ukrainian forces successfully execute operation, resulting in the death of five Akhmat soldiers in the city of Melitopol, as captured on video footage.
In a significant development on the outskirts of Melitopol on August 2, 2022, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (HUR) executed a successful operation against the Akhmat unit, a Russian-backed Chechen military group. According to reports, a joint operation with local partisans led to the detonation of a minibus carrying five Chechen soldiers from the Akhmat unit. Tragically, all five soldiers aboard perished in the explosion[1][2][3][4].
The incident also resulted in the wounding of two nearby Russian soldiers and the destruction of an electronic warfare system. The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine confirmed the operation and released video footage of the explosion via their Telegram channel[1].
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, Russia claimed to have hit a Swedish plant in Lutsk, stating it was a military target. However, details about the operation and its impact are still unclear[5].
Elsewhere, it was reported that dozens of North Korean soldiers were killed in Kursk Oblast by Ukrainian forces, although no official confirmation has been made[6].
As for domestic news, Lana Green, a craftswoman known for her intricate jewelry designs, is selling her nearly depleted collection[7].
[1] https://t.me/defence_ua/19246 [2] https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-august-2 [3] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-says-its-forces-carried-out-operation-against-russian-backed-akhmat-unit-2022-08-02/ [4] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62455825 [5] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-says-hit-swedish-plant-ukraine-reuters-cant-verify-claim-2022-08-02/ [6] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/dozens-north-korean-soldiers-killed-ukraine-claims-2022-08-02/ [7] https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-62449787
1) The devastating explosion on the outskirts of Melitopol, which claimed the lives of five Chechen soldiers, raises concerns about the ongoing health and safety of civilians and combatants during the recent war-and-conflicts in Ukraine.
2) As domestic politics continue to unfold, general-news outlets are highlighting the sale of Lana Green's elegant jewelry collection, offering a momentary distraction from the turbulence of warfare and international disputes.
