Russia Denies Ukraine Gains In Zaporizhzhia, Zelensky Says Not a Single Patriot Has Been Destroyed

Russia's Defense Ministry has dismissed claims that Ukrainian forces liberated the village of Piatykhatky in Zaporizhzhia Oblast on June 18. Earlier, Russia-installed head of Zaporizhzhia said Ukrainian forces took control of Piatykhatky, despite enormous losses in 'wave-like' offensives. Ukraine claims its air force carried out 14 airstrikes in the last 24 hours, destroying two anti-aircraft missile systems. Meanwhile, A fire erupted at the construction site of a military hospital in the Russian city of Bryansk, 150 km north of Ukraine, as per TASS news agency. Ukrainian President Zelensky denied that any of the Patriot anti-missile defences had been destroyed in recent fighting. Zelensky said the Tavria, or southern front, was "the most brutal" and praised Kyiv’s forces for "very effective" repelling of assaults near Avdiivka. #russia #russiaukrainewar #ukraine #putin #usa Video: AP/AFP/Reuters/Twitter n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Telegram: https://bit.ly/3fnlLua Follow CRUX on Instagram (@crux.india): https://bit.ly/3qSFx1K Follow CRUX on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Lte7iF #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com https://bit.ly/2Y4QccL Also watch: Crux Decode: https://bit.ly/3MjzIoG Crux+ : https://bit.ly/35mm97B Crux Most Watched: https://bit.ly/3KhJ8iX