Russia claims hitting Ukraine's ammunition depots, Ukraine reports repelling Russian offensives

Fierce fighting continued on multiple front lines between Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday, as Russia claimed its forces hit Ukraine's military targets including ammunition depots and Ukraine said its troops repelled Russian offensives in multiple directions.

The Russian Defense Ministry reported that Russian forces took control of several settlements in the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine and struck Ukrainian ammunition depots, electronic warfare stations, and counter-battery radars on front lines over the past 24 hours. The Russian air defense system intercepted multiple Ukrainian rockets, aerial bombs, and several drones, the report said.

Moreover, Russian forces repelled a Ukrainian attack in the Kursk region in western Russia and struck targets such as Ukrainian armored vehicles.

On the same day, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces issued a report claiming that Ukrainian forces continued to engage Russian forces in multiple directions, repelling several Russian attacks as of Tuesday afternoon. The situation on the front lines remains tense, with the most intense fighting occurring in the directions of Pokrovsk and Kurakhove in eastern Ukraine.

In addition, the Russian Defense Ministry said that from Monday night to the early Tuesday morning, Russian air defense systems shot down 144 Ukrainian drones over various regions of Russia. On the same day, the Ukrainian Air Force also claimed to have shot down dozens of drones launched by Russian forces.

According to the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya), many Moscow airports implemented temporary restrictions on Tuesday.

On Monday evening, the Ukrainian Air Force announced that Russian forces had launched multiple groups of attack drones in different directions within Ukrainian territory.

On Tuesday, the Ukrainian Air Force said on social media that in the early hours of the day, Russian forces launched two missiles and 46 drones towards Ukraine, of which Ukrainian forces shot down 38 drones.

Kiev City Military Administration (KCMA) Tuesday said on social media that at around 04:00, air raid sirens were activated in Kiev, lasting about two hours. All Russian drones approaching the city were destroyed.

Russia claims hitting Ukraine's ammunition depots, Ukraine reports repelling Russian offensives

Giant pandas at the Chongqing Zoo in southwest China celebrated the human beings' Mid-Autumn Festival with a gourmet treat as the furry animals eagerly gathered around to savor a special meal of fresh bamboo shoots made in the style of the festive pastry of mooncakes for human beings.

Fresh bamboo shoots from the Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing, a seasonal delicacy known as "square bamboo shoots," have made their way into the festive menu of the zoo's 23 resident giant pandas.

In one delightful scene, four adorable pandas -- Shuangshuang, Chongchong, Xixi and Qingqing -- gathered around a wooden table, each absorbed in peeling and devouring fresh bamboo shoots.

The giant pandas, with some sitting comfortably on small chairs, others lying leisurely on the ground, were busy peeling the bamboo shoots with ease and munching on the crisp and tender flesh.

In another playful moment, a giant panda waddled with excitement toward a bunch of bamboo shoots laid out on a swing. After reaching its prize, the panda flopped down on the ground, enjoying its treat with satisfaction. Soon, another panda approached, initially sitting on the ground to enjoy the bamboo shoots before climbing onto the swing to continue its feast.

Their fluffy faces, along with their playful behaviors, captivated the visitors.

"The giant pandas look so adorable when they are eating the bamboo shoots," said a visitor.

"These bamboo shoots provide a valuable source of energy and nutrition for giant pandas. And the square bamboo shoots are one of their favorite treats," said Yin Yanqiang, head keeper of giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo.

The Jinfo Mountain bamboo shoots are at their freshest during this time of the year, and the giant pandas, living in the mountainous city of Chongqing, are perfectly positioned to enjoy this seasonal gift from nature.

Giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo celebrate festival with gourmet treat