Ukraine claims hitting Russian tanks in northern Brovary city

By Ruslan Rehimov

KYIV (AA) - The Ukrainian military hit a convoy of Russian tanks in the northern Brovary city, according to the Ukrainian intelligence on Thursday.

In a statement, the Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine Defense Ministry claimed that the regiment commander, Col. Andrey Zakharov, was killed as Russian tanks moving in Brovary region were targeted.

The directorate also shared footage of the attack on the convoy.

Russia's war on Ukraine, which began on Feb. 24, has drawn international condemnation, led to financial sanctions on Moscow, and spurred an exodus of global companies from Russia.

At least 516 civilians have been killed and 908 others injured in Ukraine so far, according to UN figures, with the real toll feared to be higher.

More than 2.1 million people have fled Ukraine to neighboring countries, according to the UN refugee agency.

* Writing by Seda Sevencan