Ukraine announced that its forces have destroyed another bridge over the Seym River in Russia as the Ukrainian onslaught continues in the region of Kursk. The commander of the Ukrainian air forces said the reason behind the destruction of the aforementioned bridge was to cut off the supply routes for Russian troops. This has been the second bridge destroyed by the Ukrainians in a week, which contributes to the isolation of the Russian troops south of the Seym River. Also on Sunday, Russia launched a second ballistic missile against Kyiv, but according to the Ukrainian military administration it was intercepted and destroyed before reaching the city. Ukraine anti-aircraft defence units have also destroyed a series of drones launched by Moscow. Russia has qualified Ukraine’s incursion as a major provocation and vowed to retaliate with a worthy response. The United States and the Western powers who want to avoid direct military confrontation with Moscow said that Ukraine had not given advance notice and that Washington was not involved. The countries which are backing Ukraine after the Russian invasion in February 2022, have so far refused to allow this country to use long-range weapons against Russia in an attempt to avoid the escalation of the conflict.
