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Ukraine’s Defense & Military Developments (2/2)
>>> Ukrainian units in the Soledar area eliminated a commander of a Russian motorized rifle brigade. Control and coordination on that sector weakened after the loss.
>>> The Azov Regiment stopped a Russian assault in Donbas. Assault groups retreated with losses, and the planned breakthrough failed.
>>> In northern Sumy region, Ukrainian troops pushed Russian elements away from a border settlement. Shelling of nearby communities decreased.
>>> President Zelensky stated that Donetsk, Luhansk, and Crimea remain parts of Ukraine. He said the country will reunite under Ukrainian law.
>>> President Zelensky awarded U.S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg the Order “For Merit” I Class in Kyiv during Independence Day events.
>>> Ukraine and Sweden signed a letter of intent on joint defense production in both countries. Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal thanked Sweden for the ASC 890 airborne radar and control aircraft.
>>> Ukraine and Latvia discussed joint production and a training program for Ukrainian troops. The sides agreed to prepare implementation steps at the working level.