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<p>Reacting to the footage of the hostage shared by Hamas in the wake of the ongoing war, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that the 21-year-old Mia Schem, who was seen in the video, was abducted by the terrorists last week and that their officials reached out to the family of Mia and are in touch with them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Last week, Mia was abducted by Hamas. IDF officials have since informed Mia’s family and are in continuous contact with them," said a post by IDF on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In the video published by Hamas, they try to portray themselves as humane. However, they are a horrific terrorist organization responsible for the murder and abduction of babies, children, men, women and the elderly (sic). At this time, we are deploying all intelligence and operational measures for the return of all hostages-including Mia," they added.</p>

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<p>The family of Mia, responding to the clip, stated that they have been happy to see her safe, as per a report published in The Times of Israel.</p>

<p>The mother of Mia was quoted by local media as saying, "Yesterday, I saw she was alive. She was shot in the shoulder. She looks like she is in pain. I can see she is stable and she needs medical care. She is saying what they want her to say. I didn't know till yesterday that she was dead or alive. I beg the world to get her and many others like her back. She had only gone to a party. This is a crime against humanity. We should all gather and bring back everybody home."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mia is a dual Israeli-French citizen and her family had appealed to France President Emmanuel Macron along with other French families last week to help free their relatives, reported news agency Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Hamas release video of hostage&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>A video of an Israeli woman, who was taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 attacks, was released by the terrorist outfit. The military wing of Hamas, Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, released the woman's video who identified herself as 21-year-old Mia Schem. In the video, the arm of the woman can be seen wrapped in bandages.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the video, the girl said that she is from Sderot, which is a small Israeli city close to the Gaza border. On October 7, the girl was attending the Supernova Sukkot Music Festival on Kibbutz Re'im when the gathering was attacked by Hamas terrorists. Around 260 people were killed at the music fest, and others including Mia, were taken hostage.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the video, which was just nearly a minute long, healthcare was seen dressing Mia's injury. The Israeli woman stated that she had to undergo a three-hour surgery for her injury.</p>

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<p>"They're caring for me, they're treating me, they're giving me medication. Everything is okay. I'm only asking to be returned home as soon as possible, to my family, to my parents, to my siblings. Please get us out of here as soon as possible," she said, in the video.&nbsp;</p>

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Reacting to the footage of the hostage shared by Hamas in the wake of the ongoing war, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that the 21-year-old Mia Schem, who was seen in the video, was abducted by the terrorists last week and that their officials reached out to the family of Mia and are in touch with them.

Reacting to the footage of the hostage shared by Hamas in the wake of the ongoing war, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that the 21-year-old Mia Schem, who was seen in the video, was abducted by the terrorists last week and that their officials reached out to the family of Mia and are in touch with them. "Last week, Mia was abducted by Hamas. IDF officials have since informed Mia’s family and are in continuous contact with them," said a post by IDF on X. "In the video published by Hamas, they try to portray themselves as humane. However, they are a horrific terrorist organization responsible for the murder and abduction of babies, children, men, women and the elderly (sic). At this time, we are deploying all intelligence and operational measures for the return of all hostages-including Mia," they added. Last week, Mia was abducted by Hamas. IDF officials have since informed Mia’s family and are in continuous contact with them. In the video published by Hamas, they try to portray themselves as humane. However, they are a horrorific terrorist organization responsible for the… — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 16, 2023 × Also read: Revisiting Israel-Palestine historical conflict amid new escalation by Hamas The family of Mia, responding to the clip, stated that they have been happy to see her safe, as per a report published in The Times of Israel. The mother of Mia was quoted by local media as saying, "Yesterday, I saw she was alive. She was shot in the shoulder. She looks like she is in pain. I can see she is stable and she needs medical care. She is saying what they want her to say. I didn't know till yesterday that she was dead or alive. I beg the world to get her and many others like her back. She had only gone to a party. This is a crime against humanity. We should all gather and bring back everybody home." Mia is a dual Israeli-French citizen and her family had appealed to France President Emmanuel Macron along with other French families last week to help free their relatives, reported news agency Reuters. Hamas release video of hostage A video of an Israeli woman, who was taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 attacks, was released by the terrorist outfit. The military wing of Hamas, Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, released the woman's video who identified herself as 21-year-old Mia Schem. In the video, the arm of the woman can be seen wrapped in bandages. In the video, the girl said that she is from Sderot, which is a small Israeli city close to the Gaza border. On October 7, the girl was attending the Supernova Sukkot Music Festival on Kibbutz Re'im when the gathering was attacked by Hamas terrorists. Around 260 people were killed at the music fest, and others including Mia, were taken hostage. #BREAKING Hamas releases what is claimed to be first footage of an Israeli hostage Hamas psychological warfare? Mia Shem, 21 years old from Shoham said: "They are taking care of me... I only ask that you get me out of here as soon as possible. Please.” Here's the full story:… pic.twitter.com/0gN3xJu6ow — The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) October 16, 2023 × In the video, which was just nearly a minute long, healthcare was seen dressing Mia's injury. The Israeli woman stated that she had to undergo a three-hour surgery for her injury. WATCH | Israel Defence Forces' Sergeant 'Y' on WION "They're caring for me, they're treating me, they're giving me medication. Everything is okay. I'm only asking to be returned home as soon as possible, to my family, to my parents, to my siblings. Please get us out of here as soon as possible," she said, in the video. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Opposition parties in Punjab are in uproar after the Indian Army did not provide a guard of honour during the last rites of Agniveer Amritpal Singh, who passed away in Jammu and Kashmir on October 11. The Army justified its decision by citing Singh's self-inflicted gunshot injury as the cause of death, in line with the existing policy.</p>

<p>Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed shock over the incident and pledged to raise a strong objection with the central government. He affirmed his government's unwavering commitment to honouring martyred soldiers, vowing to provide ₹1 crore (approx 121k USD)&nbsp;to Singh's family in accordance with the state's policy, reported ANI.</p>

<h2><strong>Funeral and political response</strong></h2>

<p>Amritpal Singh, a soldier in a Jammu and Kashmir Rifles battalion, was cremated without a military guard of honour in his native village in Punjab's Mansa district. This prompted strong reactions from political leaders.</p>

<p>Former Union Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal expressed her shock and called for Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's intervention. She requested directives to ensure all martyred soldiers receive military honours and stressed the importance of respecting their service.</p>

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<h2><strong>Army's explanation&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The Army issued a statement detailing Singh's cause of death, which resulted from a self-inflicted gunshot injury while on sentry duty in the Rajouri Sector. A court of inquiry is underway to uncover further details. The statement revealed that Singh's body was transported in a civilian ambulance, accompanied by army personnel. Due to the self-inflicted nature of the injury, the Army adhered to its policy, refraining from providing a guard of honour or a military funeral.</p>

<p>Political figures, including Punjab Congress Chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, expressed their disappointment and questioned whether being an Agniveer recruit devalued a soldier's life. They highlighted the family's need to request the local Punjab Police to provide a guard of honour.</p>

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<p>Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal also criticised the Bhagwant Mann government for not sending a state-level dignitary to pay respects to the deceased soldier. He called for a more dignified farewell and said that former chief minister Parkash Singh Ji Badal would have acted differently in the same situation.</p>

<p>SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia called for the discontinuation of the Agniveer scheme and advocated for the regularisation of all soldiers recruited under it. This controversy has raised questions about the treatment of Agniveer recruits compared to other soldiers and the policy framework governing military honours for fallen soldiers.</p>

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Opposition parties in Punjab are in uproar after the Indian Army did not provide a guard of honour during the last rites of Agniveer Amritpal Singh, who passed away in Jammu and Kashmir on October 11.

Opposition parties in Punjab are in uproar after the Indian Army did not provide a guard of honour during the last rites of Agniveer Amritpal Singh, who passed away in Jammu and Kashmir on October 11. The Army justified its decision by citing Singh's self-inflicted gunshot injury as the cause of death, in line with the existing policy. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed shock over the incident and pledged to raise a strong objection with the central government. He affirmed his government's unwavering commitment to honouring martyred soldiers, vowing to provide ₹1 crore (approx 121k USD) to Singh's family in accordance with the state's policy, reported ANI. Funeral and political response Amritpal Singh, a soldier in a Jammu and Kashmir Rifles battalion, was cremated without a military guard of honour in his native village in Punjab's Mansa district. This prompted strong reactions from political leaders. Former Union Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal expressed her shock and called for Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's intervention. She requested directives to ensure all martyred soldiers receive military honours and stressed the importance of respecting their service. Also read | Third 'Operation Ajay' flight brings 197 Indians safely home from war-torn Israel to Delhi Army's explanation The Army issued a statement detailing Singh's cause of death, which resulted from a self-inflicted gunshot injury while on sentry duty in the Rajouri Sector. A court of inquiry is underway to uncover further details. The statement revealed that Singh's body was transported in a civilian ambulance, accompanied by army personnel. Due to the self-inflicted nature of the injury, the Army adhered to its policy, refraining from providing a guard of honour or a military funeral. Political figures, including Punjab Congress Chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, expressed their disappointment and questioned whether being an Agniveer recruit devalued a soldier's life. They highlighted the family's need to request the local Punjab Police to provide a guard of honour. Also watch | ICC World Cup: India crush Pakistan by 7 wickets in Ahmedabad Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal also criticised the Bhagwant Mann government for not sending a state-level dignitary to pay respects to the deceased soldier. He called for a more dignified farewell and said that former chief minister Parkash Singh Ji Badal would have acted differently in the same situation. SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia called for the discontinuation of the Agniveer scheme and advocated for the regularisation of all soldiers recruited under it. This controversy has raised questions about the treatment of Agniveer recruits compared to other soldiers and the policy framework governing military honours for fallen soldiers. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>BTS' J-Hope is currently serving in the South Korean army. On Friday, as a treat to all his millions of fans, the BTS rapper shared a new picture of him from the military camp along with a special message. The K-pop star enlisted in the military on April 18, earlier this year.</p>

<p>J-Hope, whose real name is Jeong Ho-Seok, shared a picture of him on Weverse. In the new photo, the rapper, who is sporting the short hair look, is sitting on the sofa, looking away from the camera.</p>

<p>In the post, the singer gave an update about his daily life and how he's doing, as he goes on to reveal that he has achieved the special forces.</p>

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<p>As per the X user @BTStranslation_,Hobi wrote: “ARMY you all, you've been well right? The days (weather) have gotten quite colder! Maybe it's because of the cold air, it's a moment where I realize that the time is passing by.”</p>

<p>The rapper said he's adjusting diligently quicker than he expected before sharing more details of his role in which he has to guide young people.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">MY BABY<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/jhope?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#jhope</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%EC%A0%9C%EC%9D%B4%ED%99%89?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#제이홉</a> <a href="https://t.co/iXnqkdpHfZ">pic.twitter.com/iXnqkdpHfZ</a></p>
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<p>''I'm adjusting diligently quicker than I expected but.. since it is a role where I guide and help the young people/youth of ROK in things such as their first steps and also their first starts in the military organization, the pressure along with each group division is also huge. Still in meaning, I somewhat feel as content/prideful/satisfied as BTS activities 😭😭''</p>

<p>''Ah...! And also, I achieved Special Forces 🫡 As I do my best every moment in a situation, there's good results as well.''</p>

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<p>Concluding the message, he penned a few words for his ARMY.</p>

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The days (weather) have gotten quite colder!~<br />
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<p>Soon after the post went viral, the emotional ARMY - the BTS fandom - started reacting.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I love Hobi so much. He's so cool and such an aspirational person. Times like this I feel so proud to be in our fandom supporting the likes of our Hobi. Plus, he's in the special forces now, I wonder what Jin gotta say abt this 😄🤞✨🌼</p>
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<p>One user wrote, ''my eyes got teary while reading, i miss u &amp; im so proud of you sunshine 🥺.''</p>

<p>Another wrote, ''So Proud of our Hobi!''</p>

<p>The third user wrote, ''Oh hobi. I love him so much! He always gives his best no matter where, and I'm so proud he's getting good results and feeling proud of himself. We miss you, sunshine. Take care, eat well and don't get sick, okay?? 💜 I love how excited he is to tell us the news too 🥺.''</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Oh hobi. I love him so much! He always gives his best no matter where, and I'm so proud he's getting good results and feeling proud of himself. We miss you, sunshine. Take care, eat well and don't get sick, okay?? 💜 I love how excited he is to tell us the news too 🥺</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">my eyes got teary while reading, i miss u &amp; im so proud of you sunshine 🥺🥺</p>
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<p>J-Hope was the second one to join the army. The K-pop group star was born in February 1994 and joined the group as a singer and rapper in 2013.<br />
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Before starting his military duty, the K-pop star shared a selfie of himself with a message that read, ''I will be back healthy and well!!".</p>

<p>As per reports, The rapper has been selected for the position of assistant instructor in the military.&nbsp; A news report on Soompi cited that the rapper was chosen for the role in the 36th Infantry Division recruits training centre. “J-Hope will serve as an assistant instructor after passing a period of educational qualification evaluation," the report further stated.&nbsp;</p>

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BTS' J-Hope is currently serving in the South Korean army. On Friday, as a treat to all his millions of fans, the BTS rapper shared a new picture of him from the military camp along with a special message.

BTS' J-Hope is currently serving in the South Korean army. On Friday, as a treat to all his millions of fans, the BTS rapper shared a new picture of him from the military camp along with a special message. The K-pop star enlisted in the military on April 18, earlier this year. J-Hope, whose real name is Jeong Ho-Seok, shared a picture of him on Weverse. In the new photo, the rapper, who is sporting the short hair look, is sitting on the sofa, looking away from the camera. In the post, the singer gave an update about his daily life and how he's doing, as he goes on to reveal that he has achieved the special forces. BLACKPINK's Jennie drops music video of You & Me; Blinks can't get enough As per the X user @BTStranslation_,Hobi wrote: “ARMY you all, you've been well right? The days (weather) have gotten quite colder! Maybe it's because of the cold air, it's a moment where I realize that the time is passing by.” The rapper said he's adjusting diligently quicker than he expected before sharing more details of his role in which he has to guide young people. MY BABY#jhope #제이홉 pic.twitter.com/iXnqkdpHfZ — mai 🦋 377 (@bluehoya_) October 6, 2023 × ''I'm adjusting diligently quicker than I expected but.. since it is a role where I guide and help the young people/youth of ROK in things such as their first steps and also their first starts in the military organization, the pressure along with each group division is also huge. Still in meaning, I somewhat feel as content/prideful/satisfied as BTS activities 😭😭'' ''Ah...! And also, I achieved Special Forces 🫡 As I do my best every moment in a situation, there's good results as well.'' Legal drama that once featured Meghan Markle is now setting streaming record Concluding the message, he penned a few words for his ARMY. BTS WEVERSE POST JHOPE/HOSEOK 231006 Hobi: ARMY you all, you've been well right?? 🫡💜 The days (weather) have gotten quite colder!~ Maybe it's because of the cold air, it's a moment where I realize that the time is passing by It does also seem quite exciting, while also making… pic.twitter.com/AInex2gWXt — Sel⁷ (@BTStranslation_) October 6, 2023 × Soon after the post went viral, the emotional ARMY - the BTS fandom - started reacting. I love Hobi so much. He's so cool and such an aspirational person. Times like this I feel so proud to be in our fandom supporting the likes of our Hobi. Plus, he's in the special forces now, I wonder what Jin gotta say abt this 😄🤞✨🌼 — smallchimney⁷ (@smallchimney7) October 6, 2023 × One user wrote, ''my eyes got teary while reading, i miss u & im so proud of you sunshine 🥺.'' Another wrote, ''So Proud of our Hobi!'' The third user wrote, ''Oh hobi. I love him so much! He always gives his best no matter where, and I'm so proud he's getting good results and feeling proud of himself. We miss you, sunshine. Take care, eat well and don't get sick, okay?? 💜 I love how excited he is to tell us the news too 🥺.'' So proud of our Hobi! 🥹 — ³ᴰShayItWithLove⁷ ᵇʸ ᴶᴷ ~3D 🖤 JJK1 (@ShayBTSForever) October 6, 2023 × Oh hobi. I love him so much! He always gives his best no matter where, and I'm so proud he's getting good results and feeling proud of himself. We miss you, sunshine. Take care, eat well and don't get sick, okay?? 💜 I love how excited he is to tell us the news too 🥺 — ᴮᴱZeeek⁷👨‍🚀💜 (@jeeexscomet) October 6, 2023 × my eyes got teary while reading, i miss u & im so proud of you sunshine 🥺🥺 — zee🌸 (@sojuuxv) October 6, 2023 × J-Hope was the second one to join the army. The K-pop group star was born in February 1994 and joined the group as a singer and rapper in 2013. Before starting his military duty, the K-pop star shared a selfie of himself with a message that read, ''I will be back healthy and well!!". As per reports, The rapper has been selected for the position of assistant instructor in the military. A news report on Soompi cited that the rapper was chosen for the role in the 36th Infantry Division recruits training centre. “J-Hope will serve as an assistant instructor after passing a period of educational qualification evaluation," the report further stated. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Twenty-nine soldiers were killed in western Niger in an attack by suspected jihadists, the defence ministry said on Monday night, declaring a three-day national mourning period.</p>

<p>The soldiers were targeted using "improvised explosive devices and kamikaze vehicles by more than a hundred terrorists", the ministry said in a televised statement.</p>

<p>Two soldiers were seriously wounded and "several dozen terrorists" were also killed.</p>

<p>The attack took place near the country's border with Mali, during military operations aimed at "neutralising the threat posed by the Islamic State" in the area, according to the ministry.</p>

<p>"Communications from the terrorists, who were forced to withdraw, have been intercepted", the ministry said, adding that the attackers "benefitted from outside expertise", without giving any further details.</p>

<p>A jihadist insurgency has plagued Africa's Sahel region for more than a decade, breaking out in northern Mali in 2012 before spreading to neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso in 2015.</p>

<p>The "three borders" area between Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso is regularly the scene of attacks by militants affiliated with the Islamic State group and Al-Qaeda.</p>

<p>The violence has fuelled military takeovers in all three countries, with Niger the latest to fall to a coup on July 26 that ousted Mohamed Bazoum, its democratically elected president.</p>

<p>In August, at least 17 Nigerien soldiers were killed and 20 wounded in an attack by suspected jihadists near the border between Niger and Burkina Faso.</p>

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Twenty-nine soldiers were killed in western Niger in an attack by suspected jihadists, the defence ministry said on Monday night, declaring a three-day national mourning period.

Twenty-nine soldiers were killed in western Niger in an attack by suspected jihadists, the defence ministry said on Monday night, declaring a three-day national mourning period. The soldiers were targeted using "improvised explosive devices and kamikaze vehicles by more than a hundred terrorists", the ministry said in a televised statement. Two soldiers were seriously wounded and "several dozen terrorists" were also killed. The attack took place near the country's border with Mali, during military operations aimed at "neutralising the threat posed by the Islamic State" in the area, according to the ministry. "Communications from the terrorists, who were forced to withdraw, have been intercepted", the ministry said, adding that the attackers "benefitted from outside expertise", without giving any further details. A jihadist insurgency has plagued Africa's Sahel region for more than a decade, breaking out in northern Mali in 2012 before spreading to neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso in 2015. The "three borders" area between Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso is regularly the scene of attacks by militants affiliated with the Islamic State group and Al-Qaeda. The violence has fuelled military takeovers in all three countries, with Niger the latest to fall to a coup on July 26 that ousted Mohamed Bazoum, its democratically elected president. In August, at least 17 Nigerien soldiers were killed and 20 wounded in an attack by suspected jihadists near the border between Niger and Burkina Faso. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

29 Niger soldiers killed by suspected jihadists near border: Defence ministry

A "major restructuring" of the army with a new capability for long-range strikes was declared by Australia on Thursday, in response to China's increasing military influence in the Asia-Pacific area. The reorganization comes in response to a July strategic assessment that recommended a dramatic move toward long-range deterrence, which involves putting enemies at a distance with the use of missiles, submarines, and cybertools.

Australia Bolsters Army: 100s of personnel will be redeployed over the next five to six years

The Pakistan army is grabbing thousands of acres of government-owned land in the garb of improving crop yield. Pakistani activists say the land being grabbed is barren & cannot be used for agricultural purposes. Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan army grabs government land to grow crops

<p>The army of Ukraine crossed the Russian lines in southern Ukraine, said the general who is leading the counteroffensive while speaking to the US media this weekend amid the latest claims made by Ukraine that it is making progress in the Zaporizhzhia area.<br />
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The counteroffensive was launched by Ukraine to take back territory from Russian forces in June.<br />
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The progress of the Ukrainian army has been slower than expected because of the heavily mined territory, however, in recent weeks Kyiv reported making strategic advances in the Zaporizhzhia region.<br />
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"On the left flank (near the village of Verbove) we have a breakthrough and we continue to advance further," said General Oleksandr Tarnavskiy, while speaking to CNN.<br />
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He further acknowledged that the army's advance has been slower than what was hoped by Ukraine.</p>

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"Not as fast as it was expected, not like in the movies about the Second World War," he stated in the CNN interview.<br />
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However, he stated that it is important "not to lose this initiative". A strategic victory was declared by Kyiv last month when it successfully recaptured the southern village of Robotyne.<br />
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Tarnavskiy stated that the counteroffensive's major breakthrough will be when Kyiv recaptures the city of Tokmak, around 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the front line.</p>

<p>He added that retaking Tokmak would help Ukrainian forces in pushing towards occupied Melitopol and annexed Crimea.<br />
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"I think it (a breakthrough) would happen after Tokmak," he stated, further warning, "At the moment (Russian forces) are relying on the depth of their defensive line there."<br />
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Tarnavskiy then disagreed with a few predictions that the push by Ukraine could sloe down more in the coming months due to winter.<br />
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"The weather can be a serious obstacle during the advance, but considering how we move forward, mostly without vehicles, I don't think (it) will heavily influence the counteroffensive," he stated.</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine's heavy artillery inflicting 'hell'</strong></h2>

<p>The heavy weapons, which were supplied by the West, in the battle taking place on the outskirts of Bakhmut, has led to a significant toll on Russia's lines, said Ukrainian commanders while speaking to Reuters.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Are Ukraine's allies abandoning Zelensky?</strong></p>

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<p>Unit commander Oleksandr said that the armed forces of Ukraine "very much rely" on heavy artillery, which includes the U.S.-made M109 self-propelled howitzer and the Polish-made Krab gun.<br />
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"Even one gun can completely turn the situation around. An attack can be stopped with one such gun. The main thing is to aim where needed. They (the Russians) hate our hardware. That's what we gather from our intercepts. We hear that we keep giving them hell and they keep wondering how much ammunition we have left,” he said.</p>

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The army of Ukraine crossed the Russian lines in southern Ukraine, said the general who is leading the counteroffensive while speaking to the US media this weekend amid the latest claims made by Ukraine that it is making progress in the Zaporizhzhia area.

The army of Ukraine crossed the Russian lines in southern Ukraine, said the general who is leading the counteroffensive while speaking to the US media this weekend amid the latest claims made by Ukraine that it is making progress in the Zaporizhzhia area. The counteroffensive was launched by Ukraine to take back territory from Russian forces in June. The progress of the Ukrainian army has been slower than expected because of the heavily mined territory, however, in recent weeks Kyiv reported making strategic advances in the Zaporizhzhia region. "On the left flank (near the village of Verbove) we have a breakthrough and we continue to advance further," said General Oleksandr Tarnavskiy, while speaking to CNN. He further acknowledged that the army's advance has been slower than what was hoped by Ukraine. ALSO READ | Russian senior leadership among dead, injured in Black Sea fleet headquarters strike: Ukraine "Not as fast as it was expected, not like in the movies about the Second World War," he stated in the CNN interview. However, he stated that it is important "not to lose this initiative". A strategic victory was declared by Kyiv last month when it successfully recaptured the southern village of Robotyne. Tarnavskiy stated that the counteroffensive's major breakthrough will be when Kyiv recaptures the city of Tokmak, around 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the front line. He added that retaking Tokmak would help Ukrainian forces in pushing towards occupied Melitopol and annexed Crimea. "I think it (a breakthrough) would happen after Tokmak," he stated, further warning, "At the moment (Russian forces) are relying on the depth of their defensive line there." Tarnavskiy then disagreed with a few predictions that the push by Ukraine could sloe down more in the coming months due to winter. "The weather can be a serious obstacle during the advance, but considering how we move forward, mostly without vehicles, I don't think (it) will heavily influence the counteroffensive," he stated. Ukraine's heavy artillery inflicting 'hell' The heavy weapons, which were supplied by the West, in the battle taking place on the outskirts of Bakhmut, has led to a significant toll on Russia's lines, said Ukrainian commanders while speaking to Reuters. WATCH | Are Ukraine's allies abandoning Zelensky? Unit commander Oleksandr said that the armed forces of Ukraine "very much rely" on heavy artillery, which includes the U.S.-made M109 self-propelled howitzer and the Polish-made Krab gun. "Even one gun can completely turn the situation around. An attack can be stopped with one such gun. The main thing is to aim where needed. They (the Russians) hate our hardware. That's what we gather from our intercepts. We hear that we keep giving them hell and they keep wondering how much ammunition we have left,” he said. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Ukrainian army breaks through Russian lines in south, claims general

Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag operation in India has entered day six. Search and sanitizing operations resumed early this morning no fresh blasts or firing have been reported so far. One body has been recovered and is believed to be that of a terrorist. Furthermore, efforts are being made to locate the body of a soldier which was earlier spotted through a drone.

Day 6 in J&K's Anantnag operation: Search operations underway to nab more terrorists

A colonel a major and a deputy superintendent of police being killed in action has moved the entire country. As the country mourns the death of these three Bravehearts identified as Colonel Manpreet Singh and Major Ashish Dhonack of 19 RR, and DySP Muhammad Hamayun Muzamil Bhat in the Kashmir Valley locals.

India's anti-terror offensive in J&K: One more army officer killed: Sources

Today (September 13), a skirmish broke out in South Kashmir's Anantnag district between covert militants and security forces. At the same time, another militant was killed by security personnel during the ongoing anti-militancy operation in Rajouri, increasing the total to two.

Jammu & Kashmir: Two soldiers and One policeman killed in an encounter at Kokernag

After the case of China's missing foreign minister, now reports of Chinese Defence minister missing are surfacing. The United States ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel raised concerns about how Li Shangfu has not been seen in public for the last two weeks.

First Foreign Minister, now Chinese Defence Minister goes missing

The Indian army has successfully demonstrated the indigenous weapons as the Brazilian Army Chief inspected the weapons in India's Pokhran. While Rajasthan's Pokhran testing range has witnessed many military drills in the past this time it's different.

Pokhran: Indian Army demonstrates indigenous weapons in presence of the Brazilian Army Chief

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