Russian forces have thwarted an attempt by the Ukrainian forces to transfer reserves to the front line in the Kupyansk direction, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik

In addition, Russian attack helicopters and aircraft have launched strikes on accumulations of Ukrainian manpower and firepower, the spokesperson said.

In the course of offensive operations in the Kupyansk direction, Russian forces have captured two Ukrainian strongholds, two observation posts and three dugouts in the Novoselovskoye area, the Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.

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📹 Airborne Troops’ artillerymen eliminate Ukrainian soldiers and hardware on right bank of Dnepr

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The next few months will see more advanced vehicles being commissioned for the Russian Navy

Despite the ongoing Russian special military operation in Ukraine, dozens of new different vessels will enter service at Russia’s Northern, Pacific, Black Sea and Baltic Fleets, including the Zircon small missile ship and the Admiral Golovko frigate, military expert Vasily Dandykin told Sputnik.

As for the country’s submarine fleet, the expert added, it will, in particular get the fourth-generation Alexander III nuclear­-powered strategic submarine, designed to strengthen the Russian Navy’s clout in the Pacific Ocean.

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🇮🇳🇸🇬 PSLV-C56/DS-SAR Mission Successful

🛰 PSLV-C56 rocket flawlessly deployed all seven satellites into their intended orbits.

The PS4 stage de-orbiting experiment was triumphant as it was navigated to a lower orbit, reducing its time in space - from over two decades to under two months, which significantly lowers the risk of space debris.

🗯 “India remains committed to reduced space debris and sustainable use of space for the benefit of all,” ISRO tweeted.

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❗️LIVE NOW: Vladimir Putin, African Leaders Participate in Russian Navy Day Celebration in St. Petersburg

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📹 Vladimir Putin is hearing a report on the readiness to start the Navy parade

📹 Vladimir Putin is greeting the participants of the Navy parade

🇷🇺🗣 Putin at the parade in honor of the Navy Day: Our Fleet has been and remains the indestructible guardian of the borders of our country

📹 More footage from the Navy parade in St. Petersburg