Russian attack hits Donetsk region, Ukrainian Parliament accepts PM resignation - Wednesday brief
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Ukraine's Parliament, Verkhovna Rada, supported the resignation of Denys Shmyhal from the post of Prime Minister. Meanwhile, Russian troops struck the center of Dobropillia.
Read more about what happened on Wednesday, July 16.
Ukrainian Parliament dismisses Prime Minister Shmyhal
The Verkhovna Rada dismissed Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. The decision was passed with 261 votes in favor, with 226 votes required.
What is known about Shmyhal's resignation, how MPs voted, and who will become the new prime minister is discussed in the RBC-Ukraine article.
Zelenskyy names key difference between Biden and Trump on Russia-Ukraine war
The main difference between the two American presidents is their approach to ending the war in Ukraine. However, as is already clear, former US President Joe Biden failed to end the fighting, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
"Most importantly, I don't want to criticize anyone. I am grateful to America for all the help during this war. America has supported us, and I have always said that we are grateful to the White House, grateful for bipartisan support," the President says.
Devastating Russian strike on Dobropillia in Donetsk region: What is known so far, footage
The Russian Federation today, July 16, carried out an airstrike on the city of Dobropillia in the Donetsk region using an aerial bomb. Casualties have already been reported, with dozens injured and widespread destruction.
RBC-Ukraine reports on what is known about the air strike on Dobropillia.
Man with bow, arrows, and firearm arrested near US Capitol
A suspicious man was detained near the US Capitol building. Authorities found a firearm, a bow, and arrows in his vehicle, according to USA Today.
Police officers were alerted by an unusual vehicle parked on a street connecting the White House and the Capitol. A tricycle was strapped to the roof of the car.
When officers inspected the vehicle, they discovered a bow and arrows inside, along with an empty holster. The owner of the car was located near the Capitol's north barricade and was taken into custody.
EU ambassadors fail to agree on 18th sanctions package against Russia
EU ambassadors on Wednesday, June 16, failed to agree on a new sanctions package against Russia. They are expected to reconvene by the end of the week, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty correspondent Rikard Jozwiak reports.
"No 'green light' today on Russia sanctions during the debate with ambassadors. They may return to the issue on Friday," Jozwiak wrote.
Ukrainian forces capture elite Russian paratroopers in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region (photos)
Near Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, Ukrainian forces captured paratroopers from Russia's 98th Airborne Division, the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after King Danylo of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports.
The captured soldiers themselves admitted they were exhausted, demoralized, and had no understanding of what they were fighting for.
