Russia claimed on Monday that its forces had seized control of another settlement in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region over the past 24 hours, while Ukraine, on the same day, reported 164 fights in the frontline areas.
The Russian Defense Ministry said in a briefing that its forces had captured the village of Storozheve in eastern Ukraine as part of its efforts to encircle the nearby town of Velyka Novosilka.
The Russian forces also repelled the Ukrainian offensive in the directions of Kharkiv, Avdiivka, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, launched attacks that destroyed Ukrainian military equipment like tanks and artillery, and shot down 14 enemy drones, the ministry said.
Meanwhile, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that as of Monday afternoon, the Ukrainian forces had engaged in 164 fights with Russians in frontline areas, and the Ukrainian army took steps to hold its ground and prevent Russian advances from the east and south.
In addition, the Ukrainian forces continued the military operations in the Kursk region within the Russian territory, the Ukrainian side said.
Russia seizes one more settlement in Donetsk region, Ukraine reports 164 fights in frontline areas
China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment released 38 outstanding cases in the construction of "Beautiful Rivers and Lakes" on Tuesday.
These 38 exemplary cases highlight the efforts of local authorities in preserving the surrounding environment, water resources, and water ecology, while maintaining harmony between humanity and water bodies.
Among these, the Qinghe River in Beijing and the Mangdaohe River in Yangzhou City, east China's Jiangsu Province, stand out for their focus on a coordinated approach to water resource protection. These efforts aim to establish a new paradigm for preserving the water ecological environment.
In Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province, and Foshan City, south China's Guangdong Province, local authorities have transformed ecological advantages into economic benefits by exploring the value of ecological products. This has promoted high-quality development along the Qinggejiang River and the Gaominghe River.
Additionally, the Tongbohe River, jointly governed by Chongqing Municipality and Sichuan Province in southwestern China, is recognized for its integrated governance system that connects the upstream and downstream sections of the river.
This year, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced that 2,573 water bodies under national monitoring have been included in the "beautiful rivers and lakes" initiative. It is estimated that 40 percent of these water bodies will meet the program's requirements by 2027, featuring clear waters, green banks, and abundant fish in a harmonious living space. Since the launch of the "beautiful rivers and lakes" initiative in 2021, a total of 94 outstanding cases have been highlighted.
China highlights 38 exemplary cases in Beautiful Rivers, Lakes project
