Russia claimed on Thursday that its air forces and artillery forces have attacked airport infrastructure and energy facilities used to support operations of Ukrainian troops over the past 24 hours, while the Ukrainian side said that multiple battles are still lingering on between the two sides.
Russian air defense forces have shot down 59 drones over the past day, the country's Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
Russian forces said that they continued to rout Ukrainian army troops in west Russia's Kursk Oblast bordering Ukraine, as it has recaptured 10 settlements from the hands of Ukrainian troops in the region.
On the same day, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces issued a report claiming that by Thursday afternoon, there had been 79 battles on frontlines, most of which took place in the directions of Pokrovsk and Kurakhove, both in Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine.
Multiple battles are still going on, the Ukrainian military said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Russia had begun "counter-offensive actions [in Kursk], which is going in line with our Ukrainian plan".
Russia claims hitting Ukraine's energy facilities, Ukraine reports 79 battles on frontlines
The third part of China Media Group (CMG)'s Mid-Autumn Festival gala aired on Tuesday night blends traditional Chinese culture with international artistry in a diverse lineup, bringing the audience an unforgettable night of music performance and poetry recitation.
The annual gala broadcast, also known as "Qiuwan" in Chinese, was recorded in Shenyang City of northeast China's Liaoning Province, a 2,300-year-old city boasting three world cultural heritage sites and over 1,500 historical and cultural sites. The city is also one of the most well-known industrial cities in China.
Themed "Moon Bright", the third part of the grand gala features an array of classic songs, reunion-themed narratives, and touching performances. Highlights include a music adaptation of the famous Chinese poem Qing Ping Diao by Tang Dynasty Poet Li Bai (701-762), which captures the essence of ancient Chinese beauty and expression; and a middle-school chorus from the Macao Special Administrative Region, singing about their love for the country and hopes for a brighter future.
The third segment of the show also features celebrated French musician Richard Clayderman, who enchants the audience with his timeless A Comme Amour a breathtaking rendition of The Butterfly Lovers concerto. The concerto, inspired by the tragic love story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, is a modern classic that intertwines Chinese folklore with romantic Western composition techniques.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the night when the moon reaches its fullest and brightest on the 15th day of the eighth month on the lunar calendar. This year, the day fell on Tuesday (Sept 17). During the festival, families reunite, admire the moon, share the traditional festive pastry of mooncakes and light up lanterns.
Part 3 of CMG Mid-Autumn Festival Gala showcases diverse lineup of performances
