Ukraine Hits Crimea & Melitopol, Germany Commits $8.7 Billion, Russia Warns Nato On Belarus Nukes

Explosions have been reported at a Russian military airbase in Hvardiiske in the Crimean peninsula. Ukraine reportedly used a HIMARS rocket strike to hit a railway depot in the occupied city of Melitopol. UK’s Defence Ministry claims Ukraine has pushed Wagner troops back from the Bakhmut supply line, in one of its recent achievements. The Wagner boss said “the battle for Bakhmut has practically destroyed the Ukrainian army today”. Meanwhile, Russia said it hopes NATO will understand the “seriousness of the situation” following Putin’s decision to deploy tactical nukes in Belarus. The German parliament's budget committee has approved nearly $8.7 billion for directly purchasing weapons and equipment for Ukraine. 0:00 - Introduction 0:33 - Ukraine Army “almost Destroyed”, Wagner “battered” in Bakhmut 2:55 - Himars Hits Melitopol as Kyiv Prepares for Counteroffensive 4:46 - Russia Says Belarus Nuclear Deployment “signal” to Nato 6:28 - Putin Warns of “negative” Impact of Western Sanctions 8:24 - Sweden Slams Russia for “legitimate Target” Threat