Ukrainian drones have hit a remote Russian airbase in the Arctic, destroying at least one strategic bomber, it has been reported.
Ukrainian media said the attack on the Olenya airfield in the Murmansk region damaged a Tupolev Tu-22M3 long-range supersonic bomber-missile carrier, which can fire AS-4 heavy anti-ship or Kh-22 cruise missiles.
Ukraine had downed a Tu-22M3 for the first time on April 19 according to Ukraine's air force, with the aircraft crashing in Russia's Stavropol Krai just after Russia launched an attack on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region.
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The price of the latest Tupolev Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber is around US $ 40 Million. A few bucks for drones and zap. Another indication that piloted aircraft are passe.
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given effectiveness of drones, any thoughts are to why China is building manned air and sea assets as fast as they can
is that just Xi's ego/misunderstanding
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Yes. Plus, I believe that China lags in drone technology. But I can stand corrected.
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Worth noting, korrespondent.net has compiled its Invasion of Ukraine series into separate months, beginning May 9th, 2023. Linked in the title.
[Korrespondent] 21:57 Zelensky confirmed in an evening video address that the 9th Department of the Main Intelligence Directorate carried out a drone strike at a distance of almost 1,800 km from the Ukrainian border. Earlier, Defense Express military expert Ivan Kirichevsky said that the strike on the Russian Olenya airfield was a record distance for Ukrainian drones: the UAV covered a distance of 1,800 km for the first time.
The head of state also spoke about the situation at the front: "It is extremely difficult in the Donetsk areas, and it is precisely at Pokrovsk that during these weeks there has been the greatest number of Russian assaults - the most severe enemy attacks."
18:36 Zelensky said in an interview with the Japanese television channel NHK that Ukraine will develop an action plan to achieve peace by the end of November. In particular, according to him, Kyiv will begin "detailed discussions with the relevant countries on issues of territorial integrity." At the same time, the president emphasized that he "cannot respond to calls for a ceasefire while Russia continues to occupy Ukrainian territory."
To end the war, Zelensky believes, "patience, support and diplomatic pressure are needed - these are three factors for a fair end to the war." "If the US and European countries remain united, this will be additional pressure and will show Moscow that it has no chance," Zelensky added.
16:13 The Washington Post writes that the F-16 fighters that will soon arrive in Ukraine are unlikely to have an "immediate impact" on the battlefield, since there will be too few aircraft and Russia has too many air defense systems that can shoot them down. The newspaper's sources say that the first F-16s will serve to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses, rather than strike Russian troops and military installations near the front.
The publication also notes that Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway have pledged to provide Ukraine with 80 F-16 fighters, but most of them will not arrive for many years. This year, it will be no more than one squadron - about 20 aircraft - and only six pilots, who are expected to complete training by the end of this summer.
12:58 In northern Mali, Tuareg rebels have routed a column of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner PMC. The CSP-PSD rebel movement announced the elimination of dozens of mercenaries and soldiers of Colonel Assimi Goit's junta, as well as the capture of armored vehicles and trucks with tanks. The rebels also published an appeal to Ukraine, in which they declared their support and readiness to hand over the captured Wagner mercenaries to Kiev.
12:32 Russians shelled Nikopol in the Dnipropetrovsk region, ten people were injured, including two children aged one and ten, reported the head of the OVA, Serhiy Lysak.
12:11 The General Staff confirmed a Ukrainian strike on the Polevaya oil depot in the Kursk region, which consists of 11 tanks with a total capacity of 7,000 cubic meters and is used, in particular, to meet the needs of the Russian Armed Forces. Powerful explosions and a fire were recorded - most likely, tanks with oil products caught fire. In addition, the General Staff reports powerful explosions in the area of an electrical substation in the Kursk region. Detailed information on the consequences of the damage to both facilities is being clarified.
11:24 This week alone, Russia has used about 700 guided bombs and more than 100 "shahids" against Ukraine, Zelensky said.
09:53 In the morning, Russian troops shelled the village of Kamyshany in the Kherson region - six people were injured, including three children aged ten, 15 and 16, the OVA reported. Another person was injured in the village of Priozernoye. Over the previous day, four people were killed and four more were injured as a result of Russian shelling.
08:39 In Donetsk Oblast, five people were killed as a result of Russian shelling on July 27: three in Ivanovka, one each in Konstantinovka and Toretsk. Another 15 people in the oblast were injured in the past 24 hours, said OVA head Vadim Filashkin.
08:17 Ukrainian drones attacked an oil depot in the Kursk region at night, three fuel tanks caught fire, Acting Governor Alexey Smirnov reported. According to him, no residents or workers were hurt, and the fire at one tank has been extinguished.
08:10 Russia attacked Ukraine with a Kh-59 guided air missile and eight Shahed attack UAVs at night, the Air Force reported. Air defense shot down the missile and seven drones. Almost all air targets were destroyed in the Odessa region.
07:43 The General Staff announced the estimated losses of the Russian Federation as of the morning of July 28:
personnel - about 574,690 (+1,180) people,
tanks - 8344 (+13),
combat armored vehicles - 16,095 (+21),
artillery systems - 15,936 (+51),
MLRS - 1127 (+2),
air defense systems - 906 (+1),
aircraft - 363 (+0),
helicopters - 326 (+0),
Operational-tactical level UAVs - 12,766 (+30),
cruise missiles - 2405 (+2),
ships/boats - 28 (+0),
submarines - 1 (+0),
automotive equipment and tank trucks - 21,572 (+72),
special equipment - 2671 (+0).
00:23 Analysts from the Ukrainian OSINT project DeepState report that the enemy is advancing in the Pokrovsk direction. Thus, the Russians have advanced near Vodyanoye, Umanskoye, Novoselovka Pervaya, Zhelannoye, Vesyoloye and Krasnogorovka. There are battles near Urozhaynoye and in New York
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[Korrespondent] Russian invaders continue to storm the positions of Ukrainian defenders. Ukrainian defense forces are thwarting the enemy's insidious plans, inflicting significant losses in manpower and equipment.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on the situation at the front as of 16:00 on July 28. A total of 73 combat clashes have occurred since the beginning of the day. Today, the enemy is most active in the Pokrovsk direction. This was reported by the press service of the General Staff on Sunday, July 28.
Russian invaders continue to storm the positions of Ukrainian defenders. Ukrainian defense forces are thwarting the enemy's insidious plans, inflicting significant losses in manpower and equipment.
In the Kharkov direction, the Russians carried out three attacks near Glubokoye and Vovchansk, where one combat clash continues.
In the Kupyansk direction, the enemy carried out an assault operation near Novoosinove. The battle continues.
In the Liman direction, the invading army attacked the positions of Ukrainian units 12 times near the settlements of Makeyevka, Novosergeevka, Nevskoye, Terny, Novosadovo and Torskoye. Our defenders repelled five enemy attacks, seven are still ongoing.
In the Seversky direction, the enemy attacked five times during the day near Spirnoye and Ivano-Daryevka. As a result of the clashes, he suffered a defeat.
In the Kramatorsk direction, the enemy carried out six assault actions near Vasyukivka, Grigoryevka, Vremenny Yar, Ivanovskoye and Kleshchyivka. The defense forces repelled half of the attacks, three more clashes are ongoing.
In the Toretsk direction, the occupiers attacked nine times near Zheleznoye, New York, Toretsky and Severny. Six battles have been completed, three are ongoing.
In the Pokrovsky direction, Russians carried out assault operations in the areas of the settlements of Timofeyevka, Vozdvizhenka, Novoaleksandrovka, Zelenoe Pole, Kalinovo, Ivanovka, Progress, Zhelanne, Sergeyevka, Novoselovka Pervaya and Yasnobrodovka. The defense forces are holding back the enemy's onslaught and have repelled 16 attacks, 12 combat contacts are ongoing.
In the Kurakhovsky direction, Russian troops attacked four times near Krasnogorovka and Georgievka. Three battles are over, one is ongoing.
In the Vremivsky direction, two attacks by Russians near Konstantinovka are still ongoing. In addition, the occupiers bombed areas near Vodyane with KABs.
In the Gulyaipole direction, the enemy is storming the positions of our defenders in the area of the Gulyaipole settlement. The battle continues.
In the Orekhov direction, the enemy had no success, twice attacking the Ukrainian defensive lines near Malaya Tokmachka and Novoandreyevka.
While in other areas of the front the situation has not undergone any significant changes.
As we have already written, the Ukrainian military launched an ATACMS ballistic missile strike on a Russian invaders’ training ground in the temporarily occupied territory of the Luhansk region.
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[EngMilRu] The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation.
The Sever Group of Forces hit manpower and hardware of AFU 115th Mechanised, 92nd Assault, 71st Infantry brigades close to Volchansk, Tikhoe, and Velikiye Prokhody (Kharkov region).
Two counterattacks were repelled close to Volchansk and Glubokoye (Kharkov region).
The AFU losses amounted to up to 205 troops. One ammunition depot was wiped out.
The Zapad Group of Forces improved the situation along the front line, defeated units of AFU 116th Mechanised, 117th Territorial Defence, and 1st National Guard brigades near Tabayevka, Kupyansk-Uzlovoyi (Kharkov region) and Krasny Liman (Donetsk People's Republic).
One attack launched by an enemy assault group was repelled close to Torskoye (Donetsk People's Republic).
The AFU losses amounted to up to 540 Ukrainian troops, one U.S.-made Stryker armoured personnel carriers, and 16 motor vehicles.
In the course of counterbattery warfare, two U.S.-made 155mm M777 howitzers, one Polish-made 155mm Krab self-propelled artillery system, one 155mm Bogdana self-propelled artillery system, and two Anklav-N electronic warfare stations were eliminated.
Eight AFU ammunition depots were destroyed.
The Yug Group of Forces took more advantageous lines and positions, inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of AFU 24th, 54th Mechanised, 79th Air Assault, 46th Airmobile brigades, as well as the 12th Azov Special Forces Brigades near Kurakhovo, Katerinovka, Konstantinovka, Serebryanka, and Verkhnekamenskoye (Donetsk People's Republic).
The AFU losses amounted to up to 560 Ukrainian troops, one U.S.-made M113 armoured personnel carrier, and two motor vehicles.
In the course of counter-battery warfare, one U.S.-made 155mm M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery system, one U.S.-made 155mm M777 howitzer, one U.S.-made 155mm M198 howitzer, one UK-made 155mm FH-70 howitzer, two 152mm D-20 howitzers, one 152mm Msta-B howitzer, one U.S.-made 105mm M119 gun, and one Anklav-N electronic warfare station were eliminated.
Two AFU ammunition depots were destroyed.
The Tsentr Group of Forces liberated Progress and Yevgenovka (Donetsk People's Republic) during active operations.
Units of AFU 28th, 31st, 32nd Mechanised, and 142nd Infantry brigades were hit near Dimitrov, Novogrodovka, Dzerzhinsk, Belaya Gora, and Zhelannoye (Donetsk People's Republic).
Three counterattacks launched by enemy assault groups were repelled.
The AFU lost up to 385 Ukrainian troops and five motor vehicles.
In addition, two U.S.-made 227mm M270 multiple launch rocket systems, two 122mm D-30 howitzers, two 100mm Rapira guns, and one U.S.-made AN/TPQ-50 counter-battery warfare radar were hit.
The Vostok Group of Forces improved the situation along the front line, defeated manpower and hardware of AFU 72nd Mechanised, 102nd and 104th Territorial Defence brigades near Ugledar (Donetsk People's Republic), Gulyaipole, and Novodarovka (Zaporozhye region).
The AFU losses amounted to up to 140 Ukrainian troops, one U.S.-made M113 armoured personnel carrier, five motor vehicles, one UK-made FH-70 howitzer, and one 152mm D-20 gun.
Three AFU ammunition depots were destroyed.
The Dnepr Group of Forces inflicted losses on units of AFU 128th Mountain Assault, 141st Infantry, and 35th Naval Infantry brigades near Rabotino (Zaporozhye region), Tyaginka, and Ponyatovka (Kherson region).
The AFU losses amounted to up to 100 Ukrainian troops, two U.S.-made 155mm M777 howitzers, two 152mm D-20 howitzers, and one D-30 howitzer.
One ammunition depot was wiped out.
Operational-Tactical Aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces have engaged one U.S.-made Patriot anti-aircraft missile station as well as clusters of manpower and military hardware in 138 areas.
Air defence systems shot down five U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS projectiles, two French-made Hammer aerial guided bombs, and 34 unmanned aerial vehicles, to include 12 outside the special military operation zone.
In total, since the beginning of the special military operation, 630 aircraft and 278 helicopters, 28,579 unmanned aerial vehicles, 556 anti-aircraft missile systems, 16,702 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,392 MLRS combat vehicles, 12,469 field artillery guns and mortars, and 24,143 units of special military vehicles have been neutralised.
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[NewsFront] 23:57 Official summary of the DPR Representative Office in the JCCC from 00:00 07/28/2024 to 00:00 07/29/2024.
A total of 49 cases of armed attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces were recorded by the DPR Representative Office in the JCCC over the past 24 hours.
There were reports of a civilian being killed and two civilians being injured.
DAMAGED:
Six cars,
Four residential buildings,
Nine civil infrastructure facilities.
A total of 16 artillery attacks in the Donetsk direction,
A total of 32 artillery attacks in the Gorlovka direction,
One artillery attack in the Yasinovataya direction.
A total of 149 units of various ammunition were fired.
23:39 Chasov Yar: Breakthrough of the Ukrainian Armed Forces positions.
Several "strongholds" of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have been captured by Russian troops, assault operations began in the evening. An advance of up to half a kilometer is observed, taking into account the dense development of the settlement.
21:35 In Konstantinovka, the 238th Artillery Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces continues to drive out the infantry and airborne forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces –video.
20:43 For the evening they report about significant progress in Chasov Yar.
Russian assault groups were able to cross the Seversky Donetsk-Donbass canal dividing the city and gain a foothold in houses beyond the canal.
19:22 Soldiers of the 72nd Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of the 3rd Army Corps of the Southern group of forces burned the American self-propelled gun Paladin of the 93rd Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine "Dead Yar" with "Lancets" -video.
18:59 Special military operation. Situation as of July 28 –map.
18:26 Soldiers of the 98th Airborne Division of the Russian Armed Forces successfully crossed the Seversky Donets-Donbass Canal and occupied part of the Oktyabrsky district in Chasov Yar.
17:50 Sumy region.
Another wave of strikes by the Russian Aerospace Forces. Tactical aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces reveals enemy positions for precision strikes. Several explosions were reported.
17:21 Konstantinovka – Predtechino.
Counterbattery struggle in the Artemovsk area. Successful destruction of a self-propelled artillery unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces at a firing position south of Predtechino after a series of artillery attacks with Lancet loitering munitions. Distance from the line of combat contact up to 10 km.
16:44 Telegram channel «Fisherman»:
Pokrovsk direction: liberation of most of Novoselovka Pervaya and aggravation of the crisis of defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The crisis of the Ukrainian Armed Forces defense in the Pokrovsk direction continues to worsen: over the past few days, Russian troops have significantly advanced both on the northern and southern flanks. While passions and the search for those responsible for the loss of new positions are running high in the enemy's information space, the Russian Armed Forces' attack aircraft are gradually approaching the liberation of several more settlements.
On the Timofeyevka-Zhelannoye line, Russian troops have liberated Lozovatskoye and are now advancing in the vicinity of populated areas.
Further south, the Russian Armed Forces have taken control of the C050913 highway between Lozovatskoye and Progress and several forest belts to the west of it. A video has recently been circulated online showing stormtroopers seizing a Ukrainian Armed Forces stronghold located in the northern part of this section of the road, which confirms our information about its occupation by Russian troops.
To the southwest of Progress, the Russian Armed Forces have captured Volchye after several days of fighting and are now advancing along the railway towards Zhelannoye station.
According to some information, assault groups have already reached the eastern outskirts of Vesyoloye, as well as the outer forest belts in front of Zhelannoye, which is about one kilometer away. The enemy positions in both villages are being actively processed by Russian aviation and artillery, while Russian UAV crews are hunting for Ukrainian Armed Forces equipment.
For now, Russian troops are moving around the enemy's main defensive lines, gradually enveloping them from the north. After the liberation of Zhelannoye, several large enemy strongholds to the east of the village will be at risk of encirclement, which in the event of a frontal assault could cause a lot of inconvenience to the Russian Armed Forces.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have also equipped positions in the area from Vesyoloye to Sergeyevka, in front of which "dragon's teeth" fields have been built. In the future, Russian troops will have to overcome this line as well for a further offensive to the west.
The battles for Novoselovka Pervaya, which began more than a week ago, are coming to an end. On July 24, fighters from the 114th Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces published a video with a Victory banner fluttering in the southwestern part of the settlement, which indicates that most of it has been captured.
However, according to preliminary data, the village has already been completely liberated by Russian troops, along with a wide section of the front to the south, right up to the Umanskoye-Yasnobrodovka line.
The trend towards worsening the situation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Pokrovsk direction continues: the enemy, despite active counterattacks, is unable to stabilize the situation. Ukrainian formations also complain about the increased activity of Russian drones in the vicinity of Pokrovsk, which leads to serious losses in vehicles and armored vehicles.
At several key areas, the Russian Armed Forces achieve success and bypass the enemy's powerful defensive positions, creating a threat of encirclement. The further actions of the Russian Armed Forces command and their strategic goal remain unclear to us and, probably, to the enemy. Will it be Pokrovsk or a turn to the south in the direction of Selidovo-Ukrainsk, we will find out in the near future.
16:16 Around 15.30 Moscow time stopped another attempt by the Kyiv regime to carry out a terrorist attack using an aircraft-type UAV against targets on the territory of the Russian Federation.
A Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle was destroyed over the territory of the Belgorod region by air defense systems on duty.
14:18 Advanceof the Russian Armed Forces near Yasnobrodovka –map.
13:43 The crew of the Ka-52M helicopter hit the Ukrainian Armed Forces units in the area of responsibility of the North group of forces –video.
The strike was carried out with guided and unguided air-launched missiles. All designated targets were hit.
13:09 Russian troops undertake active offensive actions in the Konstantinovka area. The advance is no less than 500 meters.
– To the northeast of Ugledar, Russian fighters took another Ukrainian position.
– The control zone has been expanded in the Rabotino area, the situation to the northwest of the settlement remains unclear.
12:49 Around 11:30 Moscow time stopped another attempt by the Kyiv regime to carry out a terrorist attack using an aircraft-type UAV against targets on the territory of the Russian Federation. The Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle was destroyed over the territory of the Belgorod Region by the air defense forces on duty.
12:25 In Kha'rkov thundered explosions. At least two arrivals. After one of the explosions a fire started.
11:57 Russian Armed Forces are advancing towards Zhelannoye –map.
11:17 Combat sortie of the Su-34 fighter-bomber crew with four FAB-500 M62 aerial bombs from the UMPK –video.
10:54 Frontline summary as of the morning of 28.07.2024
- Zaporizhzhya Front. Positional battles continue in the Rabotino area and northwest of Verbovoye. Long-range weapons are actively operating on both sides. LBS without significant changes.
- Donetsk Front. Heavy fighting continues in the Konstantinovka area. In Krasnogorovka, Russian troops also continue to clear the territory of the settlement taken under control. In Karlovka, the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to put up fierce resistance, hindering the advance of our troops.
There are further tactical successes of the Russian Armed Forces west of Novoselovka Pervaya.
Also, Russian troops have reached the outskirts of the settlement of Veseloye. Heavy fighting continues in New York, the LBS has not changed significantly.
- Chasov Yar direction. Fighting continues in the eastern part of Chasov Yar.
To the north, in the Kalinovka area, Russian troops are conducting assault operations to improve their positions before further offensive.
- Khar'kov Front. Heavy fighting continues in Volchansk and in the area of Glubokoe. The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to try to dislodge Russian troops from their positions, but despite the constantly arriving reserves, these attempts have not been successful. The LBS has not changed significantly.
10:23 During the past night, during an attempt by the Kyiv regime to carry out a terrorist attack using unmanned aerial vehicles on targets on the territory of the Russian Federation, air defense systems on duty intercepted and destroyed five UAVs over Belgorod Oblast and two UAVs over Kursk Oblast.
09:50 Frontline report for the morning of July 28 from war correspondent Evgeny Lisitsyn:
In the Kurakhovsky direction, the assault on Krasnogorovka is almost complete. The Russian army managed to reach the Lozovaya River and now the Ukrainian Armed Forces maintain their presence only in the private sector in the northwest of the city. The Ukrainian command is still in no hurry to withdraw personnel, despite the deplorable situation.
In the South Donetsk direction, the Russian Armed Forces continue to approach the Ugledar-Konstantinovka highway, having captured another large enemy stronghold. The highway itself long has been under fire control of our soldiers.
In the Toretsk direction, the Russian Armed Forces are advancing further into the residential areas of Zheleznoye and have already reached the center of the settlement. The Kiev command is transferring reserves here, but Russian troops control the supply routes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces garrison in this area.
In the Pokrovsk direction, our army is already advancing towards Lisichnoye.
Information is also coming in about the clearing of the village of Volchye and the expansion of the control zone in Vesyoloye, where fighting is taking place in the center of the settlement.
In the Kupyansk direction, the Russian army has occupied heights in the Peschanoye area and is advancing towards the Kovsharovka-Borovaya highway.
09:47 Statement Head of the press center of the "South" group:
As a result of active actions, units of the "Southern" group of troops occupied more advantageous lines and positions, inflicted losses on the manpower and equipment of the 28th, 54th Mechanized, 79th, 80th Airborne Assault, 46th Airmobile brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the areas of Stupochki, Katerinovka, Maksimilyanovka and Seversk.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 540 servicemen wounded and killed.
Four combat armored vehicles, five cars, an AN/TPQ-36 counter-battery radar station, and an Anklav-N electronic warfare station were hit by artillery and loitering munitions.
During the counterbattery fire, a 155mm M198 howitzer, three 152mm D-20 guns, two 122mm D-30 howitzers, two 105mm L-119 guns, and a 105mm M119 gun were destroyed.
09:11 Artillerymen of the North group of forces in 24-hour mode applied precision strikes on exposed military facilities, positions, fortifications, equipment and manpower of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
08:12 Snipers from the Aida group continue to liquidate enemy soldiers on the front lines.
08:10 Artillery round "Krasnopol" from a 152mm howitzer 2A65 Msta-B on a building in which the Ukrainian Armed Forces militants were located.
08:08 Paratroopers destroyed M777 howitzer and a Ukrainian Armed Forces ammunition depot on the right bank of the Dnieper in the Kherson region. The targets were identified by the operator of the Zala reconnaissance UAV and hit with Lancet loitering munitions.
08:04 Enemy reports:
"The Russian Armed Forces have advanced near Vodyanoye, Umanskoye, Novoselovka Pervaya, Zhelannoye, Vesyoloye and in Krasnogorovka. Fighting continues near Urozhaynoye and in New York."
08:00 Frontline aviation of the Vostok group destroyed the enemy command post in Velikaya Novosyolka –video.
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[Regnum] The celebration of Navy Day in Saint Petersburg ended with a festive fireworks display. A ceremonial artillery fireworks display was launched from the Bolshoi Beach of the Peter and Paul Fortress.
According to the bright tradition of Navy Day in the Northern capital, the Rostral Columns were lit again at 21:00 Moscow time. The torches were lit for the first time at 10:00 Moscow time. The festive fireworks, marking the end of the celebration, began at 22:30 Moscow time.
As reported by the press service of the Leningrad Military District, cadets of the Mikhailovskaya Red Banner, Order of Lenin and Order of Zhukov Military Artillery Academy fired 30 salutes.
As reported by the Regnum news agency, Navy Day is celebrated annually on the last Sunday of July. The main naval parade was held in St. Petersburg, which was hosted by Supreme Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Putin. The head of state noted the sailors' special attitude to the Motherland, their dedication and unyielding character, loyalty to the oath, their word and the naval brotherhood.
Vladimir Putin also unveiled a monument to Admiral Fyodor Ushakov, located in front of the Central Naval Museum in the Northern capital.
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov congratulated servicemen and veterans on Navy Day. He emphasized that the personnel of the Russian Navy successfully fulfill the tasks set within the framework of the special military operation and ensure reliable protection of the country's national interests.
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