Ukrainian forces have successfully liberated the village of Bezsalivka in Sumy Oblast, as reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The operation involved units from the 33rd Separate Assault Regiment and the 24th Separate Assault Battalion, resulting in the killing of 18 Russian soldiers. Bezsalivka, a village near the Russian border with a population of 91 people, is situated within the Bilopillia hromada. This recent victory follows previous successes in Sumy Oblast, including the liberation of Kindrativka and Andriivka.
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Russian authorities have initiated legal action to seize Normunds Bomis’s share in the Russian company Ryzhsky Khleb, alleging the Latvian citizen supports the Armed Forces of Ukraine, thereby engaging in extremist activities. The Prosecutor General’s Office has filed a lawsuit, claiming Bomis and his business partner, Tetiana Prykhodko, are extremists. This “extremist association” allegedly extends to Bomis’s other businesses and a Latvian foundation. This action is part of a larger trend, with Russian law enforcement seizing significant assets in favor of the state in recent years.
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In response to the ongoing war, President Zelensky signed a law enabling the deployment of Ukrainian Armed Forces abroad during martial law. This legislation, finalized after presidential amendments and parliamentary approval, facilitates enhanced defense cooperation with partner nations, primarily for training and equipment acquisition. Deployment decisions require presidential approval and parliamentary ratification, subject to detailed mission parameters. Crucially, the law explicitly excludes combat operations on Russian soil.
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John Q. Hosedrinker