[News] Ukraine war latest: Russian forces take control of village in Kharkiv region - defence ministry

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Decorated Ukrainian pilot killed in action A decorated Ukrainian pilot has been killed in action, the country's 831st tactical aviation brigade has announced. In a post on Facebook, the brigade said First Deputy Commander of the Aviation Squadron Lieutenant Colonel Denis Vasilyuk, was killed during a combat mission. "We lost not just a pilot, but a reliable combat brother, a friend and just a wonderful and bright man," it added. He flew dozens of missions since the beginning of the war has has been awarded the Order For Courage medal. The medal is handed to members of the military for individual courage and heroism while rescuing people or valued materials while endangering their own life.Ukrainian missile destroyed over Belgorod, says Russia A Ukrainian missile has been destroyed over Belgorod, the Russian defence ministry has said. It said the Tochka-U tactical missile was launched at around 9.15pm local time (7.15pm UK time). "Duty air defence systems destroyed one tactical missile over the territory of the Belgorod region," it added. Belgorod has been targeted several times, with attacks increasing in recent weeks.Russia losing infantry and equipment, says Zelenskyy Volodymyr Zelenskyy has praised his forces' successes during his nightly address. The Ukrainian president said his troops had grown in confidence, particularly in the Kharkiv region. However, his message comes after Russia's defence ministry said its forces captured the village of Starytsia in the Kharkiv region earlier today - just eight days after a new Russian push in the area began. "The occupier is losing its infantry and equipment, a tangible loss, even though, just as in 2022, it was counting on a quick advance on our land," Mr Zelenskyy said, referring to Russia's initial invasion of Ukraine in February of that year. In the eastern Donetsk region around Chasiv Yar, a city seen as a key target in Russia's campaign, Mr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces had repelled a Russian assault. "Our soldiers destroyed more than 20 units of the occupier's armoured vehicles," he added.

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