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Ukraine reports continued combat and Russian losses, civilian casualties, and Russian fuel issues

Ukraine reports continued combat and Russian losses, civilian casualties, and Russian fuel issues

Ukrainian forces reported 1,230 additional Russian military personnel killed or wounded, bringing total estimated losses to 1,402,200. On June 28, 197 combat engagements occurred, with Russian forces focusing offensive efforts in the Sloviansk, Pokrovsk, and Huliaipole directions

Ukrainian forces reported an additional 1,230 Russian military personnel killed or wounded over the past day, bringing total estimated Russian losses to 1,402,200 since February 2022. On June 28, 197 combat engagements occurred, with Russian forces focusing offensive efforts in the Sloviansk, Pokrovsk, and Huliaipole directions. Separately, Russian strikes on Ukrainian territory resulted in civilian casualties. One person died and seven, including two children, were injured in Kharkiv region's Zmiivska community. In Zaporizhzhia, the casualty count from a separate attack rose to two fatalities and 16 injuries, with two children among the wounded, one critically. Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged internal fuel supply challenges, attributing them to Ukrainian attacks on oil infrastructure, and confirmed a ban on gasoline exports, with a similar restriction on diesel anticipated.

Sources: Українська правда, Громадське

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NABU detains MP Serhii Kuzminykh in bribery case

NABU detains MP Serhii Kuzminykh in bribery case

Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has detained a sitting Member of Parliament, identified as Serhii Kuzminykh, in connection with a bribery investigation. The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office provided details.

Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has detained a sitting Member of Parliament as part of an ongoing bribery investigation. Although NABU did not officially name the individual, the Anti-Corruption Action Center identified the detained legislator as Serhii Kuzminykh. The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) has also provided details concerning the case. This action by Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies underscores continued efforts to combat corruption within the country's political landscape, targeting high-ranking officials. The detention highlights the active role of these bodies in upholding legal standards among elected representatives.

Sources: Forbes Ukraine

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