Intense fighting rages in Kryvyi Rih, Kherson

Russia attacks industrial facilities in Kryvyi Rih, kills elderly woman, claims Ukraine

Agencies Kyiv

Ukraine’s Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar has confirmed that

“extremely fierce battles” are raging in parts of the country as forces continue their counter-offensive against Russia.

Russian missiles hit two industrial facilities in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih on Thursday, and an elderly woman was killed by Russian fire in the southern Kherson region, officials said.

Kryvyi Rih mayor

Oleksandr Vilkul reported no deaths in the latest attack on President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s hometown, but said a 38-yearold man had been wounded when three missiles struck two industrial enterprises overnight.

“The destruction is significant,” Vilkul wrote on the social media app.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. on Thursday urged Switzerland to allow the reexport of weapons to Ukraine, saying the move would be vital in combating the Russian invasion.

Ukraine’s

 Russian missiles hit industrial facilities in Kryvyi Rih, 20 drones downed overnight

 More Nova Kakhovka dam deaths reported by officials

 US, UK, Denmark and Netherlands to send air defence missiles to Ukraine

 Death toll from Kakhovka dam collapse reaches 28

 NATO debates ways to boost ties with Ukraine as war against Russian invasion drags on

PTI

London