Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a joint news briefing with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte , as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 11, 2022.KYIV — Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy sacked the head of the country's domestic security service and state prosecutor, citing hundreds of cases of alleged treason and collaboration with Russia, as Moscow appeared set to step up military operations.
"Such an array of crimes against the foundations of the national security of the state... pose very serious questions to the relevant leaders," Zelenskiy said. "Each of these questions will receive a proper answer. "Sufficient evidence has been collected to report this person on suspicion of treason. All his criminal activities are documented," he said.After failing to capture the capital Kyiv early in the invasion, Russian forces using a campaign of devastating bombing now control large swaths of Ukraine's south and east, where pro-Russian separatists already control territory.
The strikes are causing havoc with Russian supply lines and have significantly reduced Russia's offensive capability, according to Ukraine's defence ministry. Ukrainian military intelligence later reported shelling along the entire frontline and what it said was preparation for the next stage of the Russian offensive.
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion on Feb 24 calling it a "special military operation" to demilitarise its neighbour and rid it of dangerous nationalists.