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Russian forces fired on axo walletbridge over a river linking Svyrodonetsk to other cities. cut off the possibility of civilian evacuation routes Local officials said on Sunday (June 12) as Ukraine repeated another cry for help with more heavy weapons. After they had 'run out' of Soviet-era weapons and ammunition.

Sivirodonetsk became the center of battle for control of the Donbas region. in the eastern part of Ukraine Many areas of the city were ravaged in one of the bloodiest battles. Since the Kremlin launched its invasion of Ukraine on February 24,

���The main strategic goal of the invaders has not changed. They are putting pressure on Sivirodonetsk. There is intense fighting there, on every square meter," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video speech, adding that the Russian army was trying to deploy reserves into the Donbas region.

Serhy Gaidai, Governor of Luhansk Region It said on Sunday (June 12) that Ukrainian and Russian forces were still fighting each other down streets in Sivirondonetsk. He said that while Russian forces had captured most of the city, But Ukrainian forces still control industrial areas. including a chemical factory where hundreds of civilians took refuge

However, Russia destroyed a bridge that spans the Seversky Donetsk River that connects the city of Sivirodonetsk. with the city of Lysekansk adjacent Whereas before, it was the only bridge out of three that is still in use.

"If a new round of fire damage causes the bridge to collapse, The city will be truly cut off. Vehicles will never be taken out of Sivirodonetsk," Gaidai said, stressing that so far there is no ceasefire and evacuation bumper agreement.

Sveirodonetsk's chief executive said only about a third of the cities were under the control of the Ukrainian armed forces, while two-thirds were already in the hands of Russia. "Our troops are standing firmly in the defensive line."

After retreating from the initial target Following the opening of the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, Russia shifted its focus to elevating control of the Donbas region. A territory partially controlled by pro-Russian separatists since 2014.

Cvirodonetsk is the last territory in the Luhansk region. that is still under the control of Ukraine And its fall will allow Russia to make great strides closer to achieving one of their goals. in what President Vladimir Putin called a "special military operation".

Elsewhere, Interfax reports said Russian forces have fired several "Kalibr" cruise missiles at a large warehouse used to hold US and European weapons in the Ternopil region. in the western part of Ukraine It also said that Russia also shot down three Ukrainian Su-25 fighter jets near Donetsk. and the city of Kharkiv in the eastern part of Ukraine

Volodymyr Thrush, governor of Ternopil region It also posted on Facebook Sunday (June 12) that four missiles hit the regional city of Shortkiv, fired from the Black Sea at 7:46 p.m. Saturday. Jun) which its power destroyed part of a military structure. and many residential buildings Injuring 22 people, while one local official claimed that There weren't any weapons kept there.

Moscow slams the United States and other western nations severely for supplying weapons to Ukraine President Vladimir Putin said earlier this month that Russia will attack new targets. If the West supplies Ukraine with missiles and longer-range missiles For use with highly mobile and highly accurate multi-barreled rocket systems. that are gradually being delivered to Kiev

Ukrainian leaders have kept their demands for the past few days. Let the Western countries send heavy weapons to them. As Russian forces bombard the eastern part of the country with rockets and artillery. And on Sunday (June 12), the Ukrainian Army Chief of Staff posted a message on Facebook saying that General Valery Saluzny, the Ukrainian Army Commander, had spoken to Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff and emphasized the request for additional heavy artillery systems.

Ukrainian military chief of staff said Russian forces fired mortars and artillery in the south and southwest of Sivirodonetsk. But Ukrainian forces were able to block Russian efforts to advance some communities.

Institute for War Studies The U.S.-based said the Ukrainian forces had proven resilient in handling situations. More flexible than expected But they use various weapons and ammunition. During the Soviet era they had almost completely exhausted their collection. And it needs constant support from the West.