DIRECT. War in Ukraine: the conflict has entered its sixth month, Moscow continues strategic strikes

The essential

• On Sunday, Moscow assured that it had destroyed a warship and missiles supplied by the United States on Saturday in the port of Odessa, vital for the Ukrainian grain trade.

• Fresh strikes hit Kharkiv and Mykolaiv, injuring five.

• Ukrainian forces believe the Kherson region will be "finally liberated" by September.

• Volodymyr Zelensky called on his compatriots to "be united and work together for victory", before "celebrating Ukraine's Sovereignty Day for the first time, July 28".

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Zelensky prepares for Ukrainian Sovereignty Day

While Ukrainian forces are gaining the advantage in the Kherson area, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on his compatriots on Sunday evening to "be united and work together for victory", before "celebrating for the first time the Day of Sovereignty of Ukraine, July 28”.

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Hello 

And welcome to this direct dedicated to the evolution of the conflict in Ukraine, which began five months ago now.