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General Staff: The occupiers concentrate on the Donetsk front

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO - THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2022, 18:35 Russian troops have focused their efforts on the Donetsk front, where they intensified offensive and assault operations. Source: summary of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as of 6 p.m. Quote: "The main focus of the enemy was on the Donetsk front, where they used aircraft, artillery and mortars." Details: Russian occupying forces fired artillery and mortars at the border settlements of Sumy Oblast: Esman, Sopych and Seredyna-Buda. On the Slobozhanskyi front, occupiers focused their efforts on maintaining occupied positions and preventing the [Ukrainian] Defense Forces from advancing into the temporarily occupied territory. In some areas they tried, unsuccessfully, to conduct counterattacks in order to restore lost positions. Fighting continues in the areas of Ternov and Borshchiv. Occupiers are conducting enhanced aerial reconnaissance. On the Sloviansk front, Russian occupying forces fired on civilian infrastructure in the areas of the settlements of Pryshyb, Hrushuvakha and Bohorodychne. On the Donetsk front, in order to improve the tactical situation in some areas, Russian occupying forces intensified offensive and assault operations. In the Sievierodonetsk district, occupiers carried out assault operations, suffered losses and retreated to previously occupied positions. Fighting continues in the area of the town of Toshkivka. The occupiers carried out offensive operations in the area of the village of Oleksandropil (until 2016 known as Rozivka) in the Yasynuvata district and tried to improve the tactical situation in the areas of the villages of Pylypchatyne, Druzhba and Trypillia. They do not succeed. On the Avdiivka front, with the support of artillery, Russian occupying forces conducted assault operations in the area of Novobakhmutivka, but were unsuccessful, suffered losses and retreated. On the Kurakhiv front, Russian occupying forces, with the support of rocket artillery and heavy flamethrower systems, launched an offensive in the areas of the villages of Stepne, Slavne and Marinka, without success. On the Lyman front, Russian occupying forces did not conduct any offensive operations, but fired on civilian infrastructure in the areas of Ozerne and Lyman. The situation has not changed significantly on the Volyn and Polissya, Siversk and Pivdennyi Buh fronts, as well as in the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova.

General Staff: The occupiers concentrate on the Donetsk front

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO - THURSDAY, XX MAY XXXX, XX:XX Russian troops have focused their efforts on the Donetsk front, where they intensified offensive and assault operations. Source: summary of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as of X p.m. Quote: "The main focus of the enemy was on the Donetsk front, where they used aircraft, artillery and mortars." Details: Russian occupying forces fired artillery and mortars at the border settlements of Sumy Oblast: Esman, Sopych and Seredyna-Buda. On the Slobozhanskyi front, occupiers focused their efforts on maintaining occupied positions and preventing the [Ukrainian] Defense Forces from advancing into the temporarily occupied territory. In some areas they tried, unsuccessfully, to conduct counterattacks in order to restore lost positions. Fighting continues in the areas of Ternov and Borshchiv. Occupiers are conducting enhanced aerial reconnaissance. On the Sloviansk front, Russian occupying forces fired on civilian infrastructure in the areas of the settlements of Pryshyb, Hrushuvakha and Bohorodychne. On the Donetsk front, in order to improve the tactical situation in some areas, Russian occupying forces intensified offensive and assault operations. In the Sievierodonetsk district, occupiers carried out assault operations, suffered losses and retreated to previously occupied positions. Fighting continues in the area of the town of Toshkivka. The occupiers carried out offensive operations in the area of the village of Oleksandropil (until XXXX known as Rozivka) in the Yasynuvata district and tried to improve the tactical situation in the areas of the villages of Pylypchatyne, Druzhba and Trypillia. They do not succeed. On the Avdiivka front, with the support of artillery, Russian occupying forces conducted assault operations in the area of Novobakhmutivka, but were unsuccessful, suffered losses and retreated. On the Kurakhiv front, Russian occupying forces, with the support of rocket artillery and heavy flamethrower systems, launched an offensive in the areas of the villages of Stepne, Slavne and Marinka, without success. On the Lyman front, Russian occupying forces did not conduct any offensive operations, but fired on civilian infrastructure in the areas of Ozerne and Lyman. The situation has not changed significantly on the Volyn and Polissya, Siversk and Pivdennyi Buh fronts, as well as in the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova.

okupacia,separatism,rosija,vijna

The Kremlin was planning to create "people's republics" in the western oblasts - the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU)

ROMAN PETRENKO - TUESDAY, 12 APRIL 2022, 13:19 The Kremlin was planning to create "people's republics" in the western oblasts of Ukraine and actually started their work in the summer of 2021. Source: SBU Details: One of the members of the group decided to cooperate with the investigation. He was approached by a retired Russian intelligence officer who turned out to be the organiser of the "scheme". This intelligence officer announced his intention to create a new democracy in Ukraine, and said that if the current government did not"resign by itself," the group would move to a scenario involving force. In order to seize power, the group had to recruit 500 militants, preferably former ATO servicemen, and provide them with weapons. The implementation of the plan was to coincide with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In early March, the SBU exposed this network and detained the organiser and key figures in Ivano-Frankivsk and Khmelnytskyi Oblasts. One of the accomplices has admitted his guilt and has testified against the organiser.

The Kremlin was planning to create "people's republics" in the western oblasts - the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU)

ROMAN PETRENKO - TUESDAY, XX APRIL XXXX, XX:XX The Kremlin was planning to create "people's republics" in the western oblasts of Ukraine and actually started their work in the summer of XXXX. Source: SBU Details: One of the members of the group decided to cooperate with the investigation. He was approached by a retired Russian intelligence officer who turned out to be the organiser of the "scheme". This intelligence officer announced his intention to create a new democracy in Ukraine, and said that if the current government did not"resign by itself," the group would move to a scenario involving force. In order to seize power, the group had to recruit XXX militants, preferably former ATO servicemen, and provide them with weapons. The implementation of the plan was to coincide with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In early March, the SBU exposed this network and detained the organiser and key figures in Ivano-Frankivsk and Khmelnytskyi Oblasts. One of the accomplices has admitted his guilt and has testified against the organiser.

evacuation,luganska-oblast,vijna

Luhansk Region: Only 3 people evacuated from Sievierodonetsk on Friday, 6 May – 15,000 remain

Kateryna Tyshchenko – Friday, 6 May 2022, 19:31 Only 3 people were evacuated from Sievierodonetsk, the administrative capital of Luhansk Region, on Friday, 6 May; 15,000 residents remain in the city. Source: Serhii Haidai, Head of Luhansk Regional Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Haidai: "Over 15,000 citizens remain in Sievierodonetsk. No one wants to leave anymore: today only 3 people boarded the evacuation bus." Details: Haidai noted that the circumstances in Sievierodonetsk are getting worse. "Ruscists are chaotically firing on the regional capital from heavy arms. It’s very loud. The news are disappointing: the orcs are attempting to encircle Sievierodonetsk; they’re attacking from different directions, while our defenders are holding them back and repulsing their attacks. These battles are very close to the city. The ‘incomings’ are so abundant at night that entire city blocks are on fire," he said. According to Haidai, the government continues to try and ensure sufficient supply of humanitarian aid for those who remain in Sievierodonetsk, since "the next 3 days will be difficult." Head of Luhansk Regional Military Administration added that evacuation "has to continue" on Saturday.

Luhansk Region: Only X people evacuated from Sievierodonetsk on Friday, X May – XX,XXX remain

Kateryna Tyshchenko – Friday, X May XXXX, XX:XX Only X people were evacuated from Sievierodonetsk, the administrative capital of Luhansk Region, on Friday, X May; XX,XXX residents remain in the city. Source: Serhii Haidai, Head of Luhansk Regional Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Haidai: "Over XX,XXX citizens remain in Sievierodonetsk. No one wants to leave anymore: today only X people boarded the evacuation bus." Details: Haidai noted that the circumstances in Sievierodonetsk are getting worse. "Ruscists are chaotically firing on the regional capital from heavy arms. It’s very loud. The news are disappointing: the orcs are attempting to encircle Sievierodonetsk; they’re attacking from different directions, while our defenders are holding them back and repulsing their attacks. These battles are very close to the city. The ‘incomings’ are so abundant at night that entire city blocks are on fire," he said. According to Haidai, the government continues to try and ensure sufficient supply of humanitarian aid for those who remain in Sievierodonetsk, since "the next X days will be difficult." Head of Luhansk Regional Military Administration added that evacuation "has to continue" on Saturday.

5b1bb166a5fb2,sanktsiji,rosija

G7 considers sanctions against Russian diamonds – Reuters

This week, the Group of Seven (G7) countries will discuss four options for sanctions against Russian diamonds to deprive Russia of an important source of income that helps finance the war against Ukraine. Source: European Pravda, citing Reuters Details: At the meeting of technical representatives of the G7, the participants will discuss four proposals on sanctions against diamonds of Russian origin, prepared by Belgium, India, the French jewellery industry group and the World Diamond Council. The main differences between the proposals concern where diamonds will enter the G7 markets, how they will be verified as coming from Russia, what the diamond weight thresholds will be and the consequences for breaking the rules. India and Belgium propose that the "entry point" be their diamond exchanges; a French group proposes to identify several such places; and the World Diamond Council proposes a more self-regulated system. The position of New Delhi and Brussels is related to their role in the global diamond trade. But while Belgium is pushing for a stricter traceability system for jewels, which is already in place at its Antwerp exchange, India fears it will put a heavy burden on its small and medium-sized manufacturers. A diplomatic source told Reuters that the G7 is currently holding "intense technical calls" on a mechanism to trace the origin of diamonds. "In November we absolutely need to clear things up if we want to meet the 1 January start," the source said. Background: The need to ban the import of Russian precious stones into the European Union was discussed exactly one year ago. In September 2022, five countries – Poland, Ireland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia – proposed a ban as part of the seventh package of sanctions. However, Belgium opposed it at the time, arguing that the sanctions would affect the country's diamond business, which accounts for at least 5% of exports and 30,000 jobs. In addition, efforts to end Russian diamond shipments have been complicated by Russia's ability to circumvent sanctions.

GX considers sanctions against Russian diamonds – Reuters

This week, the Group of Seven (GX) countries will discuss four options for sanctions against Russian diamonds to deprive Russia of an important source of income that helps finance the war against Ukraine. Source: European Pravda, citing Reuters Details: At the meeting of technical representatives of the GX, the participants will discuss four proposals on sanctions against diamonds of Russian origin, prepared by Belgium, India, the French jewellery industry group and the World Diamond Council. The main differences between the proposals concern where diamonds will enter the GX markets, how they will be verified as coming from Russia, what the diamond weight thresholds will be and the consequences for breaking the rules. India and Belgium propose that the "entry point" be their diamond exchanges; a French group proposes to identify several such places; and the World Diamond Council proposes a more self-regulated system. The position of New Delhi and Brussels is related to their role in the global diamond trade. But while Belgium is pushing for a stricter traceability system for jewels, which is already in place at its Antwerp exchange, India fears it will put a heavy burden on its small and medium-sized manufacturers. A diplomatic source told Reuters that the GX is currently holding "intense technical calls" on a mechanism to trace the origin of diamonds. "In November we absolutely need to clear things up if we want to meet the X January start," the source said. Background: The need to ban the import of Russian precious stones into the European Union was discussed exactly one year ago. In September XXXX, five countries – Poland, Ireland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia – proposed a ban as part of the seventh package of sanctions. However, Belgium opposed it at the time, arguing that the sanctions would affect the country's diamond business, which accounts for at least X% of exports and XX,XXX jobs. In addition, efforts to end Russian diamond shipments have been complicated by Russia's ability to circumvent sanctions.

vagner,rosija,surovikin,prigozhyn

Russia detains 13 officers, mainly Surovikin, due to mutiny – WSJ

A Russian secret service has detained at least 12 high-ranking military officers, including General Sergei Surovikin, in connection with the mutiny of Yevgeny Prigozhin; 15 officers have been suspended or fired. Source: The Wall Street Journal, referring to sources Details: According to the sources of WSJ, Surovikin was detained a few hours after the beginning of the mutiny, and he is being held in Moscow at the moment. He has not been accused of committing any crime. He has not been in custody but, reportedly, was being interrogated many times since the investigators were specifying what his role in the mutiny was. One of the sources states that Surovikin knew about the plans concerning the mutiny but did not participate. The general may be released when Putin decides what to do with the consequences of the mutiny. In total, at least 13 high-ranking officers have been detained for interrogation; some of them were later released. About 15 officers have been suspended from fulfilling their duties or fired. "These detentions are connected with removing those who, as it is thought, cannot be trusted anymore," one of the sources stated. Andrei Yudin, deputy of Surovikin, and Vladimir Alekseev, deputy head of military intelligence, have been detained as well but later released. They have been suspended from fulfilling service duties; their movements are limited; and they are under surveillance. Alekseev had long-standing ties to the Wagner group but, like Surovikin, called upon the mercenaries to lay down their arms at the beginning of the mutiny. Among other detainees, there is former General-Colonel Mikhail Mizintsev, who used to hold the office of the Minister of Defence and joined the Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) at the end of April. Mizintsev got the nickname "Butcher of Mariupol" for being the commander of the Russian storm of the city with mass bombings of residential districts in order to force Mariupol to surrender. Mizintsev was suspended from the post of deputy Minister of Defence, responsible for logistics, and joined the Wagner PMC a few months before the mutiny. Neither the Kremlin nor the Defence Ministry of Russia have responded to the requests of WSJ to provide commentary. Background: Earlier, the Russian FSB claimed it had closed the criminal case against the mutiny. Yet Surovikin, who was linked to Prigozhin by the Western media many times, has not appeared in public since his address to Wagnerites on 24 June at night, in which he called upon them to lay down their arms. Financial Times reported on the detention of Surovikin. The outlet stated that he was in custody, but so far it is not clear if he was accused of conspiracy or detained for interrogation. The Bloomberg agency also reported that Surovikin was being interrogated by military prosecutors concerning his ties to Prigozhin for several days. The source of the agency reported that Surovikin had been being held "in one location", but he is not in prison. Russia denied the information about the detention of Surovikin. On 12 July, Andrii Kartapolov, head of the Defence Committee of the State Duma of Russia, claimed in response to a journalist’s questions that Surovikin "is on vacation" and "is so far not available".

Russia detains XX officers, mainly Surovikin, due to mutiny – WSJ

A Russian secret service has detained at least XX high-ranking military officers, including General Sergei Surovikin, in connection with the mutiny of Yevgeny Prigozhin; XX officers have been suspended or fired. Source: The Wall Street Journal, referring to sources Details: According to the sources of WSJ, Surovikin was detained a few hours after the beginning of the mutiny, and he is being held in Moscow at the moment. He has not been accused of committing any crime. He has not been in custody but, reportedly, was being interrogated many times since the investigators were specifying what his role in the mutiny was. One of the sources states that Surovikin knew about the plans concerning the mutiny but did not participate. The general may be released when Putin decides what to do with the consequences of the mutiny. In total, at least XX high-ranking officers have been detained for interrogation; some of them were later released. About XX officers have been suspended from fulfilling their duties or fired. "These detentions are connected with removing those who, as it is thought, cannot be trusted anymore," one of the sources stated. Andrei Yudin, deputy of Surovikin, and Vladimir Alekseev, deputy head of military intelligence, have been detained as well but later released. They have been suspended from fulfilling service duties; their movements are limited; and they are under surveillance. Alekseev had long-standing ties to the Wagner group but, like Surovikin, called upon the mercenaries to lay down their arms at the beginning of the mutiny. Among other detainees, there is former General-Colonel Mikhail Mizintsev, who used to hold the office of the Minister of Defence and joined the Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) at the end of April. Mizintsev got the nickname "Butcher of Mariupol" for being the commander of the Russian storm of the city with mass bombings of residential districts in order to force Mariupol to surrender. Mizintsev was suspended from the post of deputy Minister of Defence, responsible for logistics, and joined the Wagner PMC a few months before the mutiny. Neither the Kremlin nor the Defence Ministry of Russia have responded to the requests of WSJ to provide commentary. Background: Earlier, the Russian FSB claimed it had closed the criminal case against the mutiny. Yet Surovikin, who was linked to Prigozhin by the Western media many times, has not appeared in public since his address to Wagnerites on XX June at night, in which he called upon them to lay down their arms. Financial Times reported on the detention of Surovikin. The outlet stated that he was in custody, but so far it is not clear if he was accused of conspiracy or detained for interrogation. The Bloomberg agency also reported that Surovikin was being interrogated by military prosecutors concerning his ties to Prigozhin for several days. The source of the agency reported that Surovikin had been being held "in one location", but he is not in prison. Russia denied the information about the detention of Surovikin. On XX July, Andrii Kartapolov, head of the Defence Committee of the State Duma of Russia, claimed in response to a journalist’s questions that Surovikin "is on vacation" and "is so far not available".

ukrzaliznitsja,vijna

Another train station in eastern Ukraine shelled last night

Olena Roshchina – Monday, 11 April 2022, 08:48 On the night of 10-11 April another train station in the east of Ukraine came under fire from the Russian army. This is the second attack on a train station since Kramatorsk. Source: Oleksandr Kamyshin, Head of Ukrzaliznytsia [Ukrainian Railways], on Telegram According to Kamyshin: "Last night another train station in the east of Ukraine came under fire from Russian troops. They are continuing to target railway infrastructure. There were no victims either among civilians or among railway workers. 5 trains were damaged, as well as train tracks and overhead wires. But that’s just steel, we will repair it." Details: Kamyshin did not specify the town where the attack took place. He insisted that the railways will continue working according to the existing schedule. Background: On 8 April cluster missiles were launched from a Tochka-U complex stationed in the Luhansk region on the Kramatorsk train station, where nearly 4,000 people were awaiting evacuation. 57 people were killed in the attack, and 109 wounded.

Another train station in eastern Ukraine shelled last night

Olena Roshchina – Monday, XX April XXXX, XX:XX On the night of XX-XX April another train station in the east of Ukraine came under fire from the Russian army. This is the second attack on a train station since Kramatorsk. Source: Oleksandr Kamyshin, Head of Ukrzaliznytsia [Ukrainian Railways], on Telegram According to Kamyshin: "Last night another train station in the east of Ukraine came under fire from Russian troops. They are continuing to target railway infrastructure. There were no victims either among civilians or among railway workers. X trains were damaged, as well as train tracks and overhead wires. But that’s just steel, we will repair it." Details: Kamyshin did not specify the town where the attack took place. He insisted that the railways will continue working according to the existing schedule. Background: On X April cluster missiles were launched from a Tochka-U complex stationed in the Luhansk region on the Kramatorsk train station, where nearly X,XXX people were awaiting evacuation. XX people were killed in the attack, and XXX wounded.

bahmut,vijna,zhertvi,zbrojni-sili

Da Vinci fighters write Glory to Heroes on shells and fire them at Russians near Bakhmut

The soldiers of the Da Vinci Wolves Battalion, whose commander, Dmytro Kotsiubailo, was killed near the city of Bakhmut a few days ago, are writing Glory to the Heroes! on their shells. Source: Da Vinci Wolves Battalion on Facebook Details: The photo published by the battalion shows its members making corresponding inscriptions on their shells before firing them at the Russians. Quote: "For the commander, for the nation and for the victory! Da Vinci Wolves are using artillery fire to cut the throats of enemy scum in the suburbs of Bakhmut for their leader. No one will escape righteous revenge. Glory to Ukraine!" Background: A few days ago, Dmytro Kotsiubailo, a volunteer soldier of the Right Sector Ukrainian Volunteer Corps and the Hero of Ukraine, known under the alias Da Vinci was killed near the city of Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast. The hero will be buried in Kyiv on 10 March.

Da Vinci fighters write Glory to Heroes on shells and fire them at Russians near Bakhmut

The soldiers of the Da Vinci Wolves Battalion, whose commander, Dmytro Kotsiubailo, was killed near the city of Bakhmut a few days ago, are writing Glory to the Heroes! on their shells. Source: Da Vinci Wolves Battalion on Facebook Details: The photo published by the battalion shows its members making corresponding inscriptions on their shells before firing them at the Russians. Quote: "For the commander, for the nation and for the victory! Da Vinci Wolves are using artillery fire to cut the throats of enemy scum in the suburbs of Bakhmut for their leader. No one will escape righteous revenge. Glory to Ukraine!" Background: A few days ago, Dmytro Kotsiubailo, a volunteer soldier of the Right Sector Ukrainian Volunteer Corps and the Hero of Ukraine, known under the alias Da Vinci was killed near the city of Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast. The hero will be buried in Kyiv on XX March.

sluga-narodu,stefanchuk,vijna,vibori

Stefanchuk assessed whether "Servant of the People" has future after war

Ruslan Stefanchuk, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada and one of the ideologists of the presidential Servant of the People Party said the party must change before the next parliamentary elections. Source: Stefanchuk in an interview for Ukrainska Pravda Quote: "I think everything will change. Everything flows, everything changes. The approach to selecting people for the future parliament, the future Cabinet of ministers, and other government offices will also be changed. Because, you know, we even introduced some restrictions by law. In particular, the head of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine could not be a person who fled the country on 24 February. Therefore, there may be some new restrictions. I do not know for sure, we are now talking just at a philosophical level. But in psychology, there is a term called a borderline situation. On 24 February, there was such a borderline situation, and everyone made their choice. Some immediately held mines in their hands with a cigarette between their teeth, and some rushed to the Maldives. These are two different worldviews. There is a civilisation gap between these people, and we are aware of this. You see, it seems that the future of Ukraine belongs to the first people who want to join in." Details: At the same time, the head of the Parliament said that elections during a war are impossible. According to Stefanchuk, elections during the war could lead to a breakup of the state.

Stefanchuk assessed whether "Servant of the People" has future after war

Ruslan Stefanchuk, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada and one of the ideologists of the presidential Servant of the People Party said the party must change before the next parliamentary elections. Source: Stefanchuk in an interview for Ukrainska Pravda Quote: "I think everything will change. Everything flows, everything changes. The approach to selecting people for the future parliament, the future Cabinet of ministers, and other government offices will also be changed. Because, you know, we even introduced some restrictions by law. In particular, the head of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine could not be a person who fled the country on XX February. Therefore, there may be some new restrictions. I do not know for sure, we are now talking just at a philosophical level. But in psychology, there is a term called a borderline situation. On XX February, there was such a borderline situation, and everyone made their choice. Some immediately held mines in their hands with a cigarette between their teeth, and some rushed to the Maldives. These are two different worldviews. There is a civilisation gap between these people, and we are aware of this. You see, it seems that the future of Ukraine belongs to the first people who want to join in." Details: At the same time, the head of the Parliament said that elections during a war are impossible. According to Stefanchuk, elections during the war could lead to a breakup of the state.

donetsk-region,vijna

Soledar shelled 86 times in 24 hours by Russian artillery

The Russians have carried out 86 artillery attacks on Soledar, Donetsk Oblast, and its outskirts in 24 hours using various systems. Source: Serhii Cherevatyi, the spokesman for the Eastern group of Ukrainian troops, on 24 Channel on 10 January Quote: "In the last 24-hour period alone, there have been 86 attacks from various types of artillery on Soledar and its outskirts. The President also pointed out yesterday that the city has essentially been destroyed and their war logic itself is incomprehensible, because capturing ruins, as has happened before in Lysychansk or Sievierodonetsk, by sacrificing an enormous number of their soldiers appears to be very strange in the art of war, especially in modern 21st-century warfare." Details: Cherevatyi said that the main method the Russians are now using to attack Soledar is to advance small infantry groups with the support of defensive systems, multiple-launch rocket systems and tubed artillery. He also confirmed that the Russians are suffering huge losses but are still trying to move forwards, and they portray even small tactical advances as major achievements. Why this is important: At the moment, the Bakhmut front is one of the main fronts of Russian attacks. The fiercest battles are going on near Soledar. The Russian leadership has deployed Wagner Group militants there, supported by regular Russian army units.

Soledar shelled XX times in XX hours by Russian artillery

The Russians have carried out XX artillery attacks on Soledar, Donetsk Oblast, and its outskirts in XX hours using various systems. Source: Serhii Cherevatyi, the spokesman for the Eastern group of Ukrainian troops, on XX Channel on XX January Quote: "In the last XX-hour period alone, there have been XX attacks from various types of artillery on Soledar and its outskirts. The President also pointed out yesterday that the city has essentially been destroyed and their war logic itself is incomprehensible, because capturing ruins, as has happened before in Lysychansk or Sievierodonetsk, by sacrificing an enormous number of their soldiers appears to be very strange in the art of war, especially in modern XXst-century warfare." Details: Cherevatyi said that the main method the Russians are now using to attack Soledar is to advance small infantry groups with the support of defensive systems, multiple-launch rocket systems and tubed artillery. He also confirmed that the Russians are suffering huge losses but are still trying to move forwards, and they portray even small tactical advances as major achievements. Why this is important: At the moment, the Bakhmut front is one of the main fronts of Russian attacks. The fiercest battles are going on near Soledar. The Russian leadership has deployed Wagner Group militants there, supported by regular Russian army units.

lugansk,donetsk,9-travnja,okupacia

Russia admits it cannot hold Victory Day parade in Donetsk and Luhansk

IRINA BALACHUK - THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2022, 12:11 There will be no 9 May parade in occupied Donetsk and Luhansk for the first time since 2014, when those territories were seized by the Russians. Source: The Russian propaganda publication RIA Novosti, quoting the first deputy head of the Russian presidential administration, Sergei Kiriyenko Quote from Kiriyenko in Mariupol: "The Victory Parade and the [procession of the] 'Immortal Regiment' cannot be held in Donetsk and Luhansk for now, but that time will come soon. Background: on 4 May, Ukrainian intelligence reported that the invaders were planning a "celebration" of Victory Day in the ruined city of Mariupol instead of in Donetsk, while Russian propagandists also claimed that there would be a "celebration" on 9 May in occupied Mykhailovka, Zaporizhzhia Region. More background: In late April, Denis Pushilin, the leader of the so-called "DPR" (Donetsk People's Republic), announced that he had cancelled the Victory Parade and the procession of the Immortal Regiment of 9 May, ostensibly because of the threat of shelling. At the same time, the invaders are preparing to celebrate 9 May in Mariupol. There, the invaders have installed their "symbol of support for Russia" - a hideous black monument to a "grandmother with a flag of the Soviet Union" - and are preparing to hold a "prisoner parade" of Mariupol residents dressed up in Ukrainian army uniforms. The traitor to the country Halina Danilchenko, who calls herself the mayor of occupied Melitopol, said she is preparing to celebrate 9 May this year on a very large scale.

Russia admits it cannot hold Victory Day parade in Donetsk and Luhansk

IRINA BALACHUK - THURSDAY, X MAY XXXX, XX:XX There will be no X May parade in occupied Donetsk and Luhansk for the first time since XXXX, when those territories were seized by the Russians. Source: The Russian propaganda publication RIA Novosti, quoting the first deputy head of the Russian presidential administration, Sergei Kiriyenko Quote from Kiriyenko in Mariupol: "The Victory Parade and the [procession of the] 'Immortal Regiment' cannot be held in Donetsk and Luhansk for now, but that time will come soon. Background: on X May, Ukrainian intelligence reported that the invaders were planning a "celebration" of Victory Day in the ruined city of Mariupol instead of in Donetsk, while Russian propagandists also claimed that there would be a "celebration" on X May in occupied Mykhailovka, Zaporizhzhia Region. More background: In late April, Denis Pushilin, the leader of the so-called "DPR" (Donetsk People's Republic), announced that he had cancelled the Victory Parade and the procession of the Immortal Regiment of X May, ostensibly because of the threat of shelling. At the same time, the invaders are preparing to celebrate X May in Mariupol. There, the invaders have installed their "symbol of support for Russia" - a hideous black monument to a "grandmother with a flag of the Soviet Union" - and are preparing to hold a "prisoner parade" of Mariupol residents dressed up in Ukrainian army uniforms. The traitor to the country Halina Danilchenko, who calls herself the mayor of occupied Melitopol, said she is preparing to celebrate X May this year on a very large scale.

dnipropetrovska-oblast,obstril,vijna,nikopol

Russia fires 40 shells and rockets on Nikopol overnight, 2 women injured

The Nikopol district (Dnipropetrovsk Oblast) came under Russian fire on the night of 12–13 November; two women sustained injuries. Source: Valentyn Reznichenko, Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Reznichenko: "The Russians deployed Grad [multiple-launch rocket systems] and heavy artillery to fire on Nikopol and Marhanets hromadas [administrative units designating the cities of Nikopol and Marhanets, respectively, and their adjacent territories – ed.]. Nikopol sustained the most damage. Nearly 40 deathly shells and rockets hit the city overnight. Two women, aged 46 and 82, sustained injuries. Both have been hospitalised at a local hospital. Both are in moderate condition." Details: More than 40 apartment blocks and private houses, around two dozen outbuildings, and several gas pipelines and power lines were damaged in Nikopol as a result of last night’s attacks. Russian shells destroyed one residential building and caused two fires, in an apartment and in the yard of a private house. Firefighters have since extinguished the flames. A local college, a civil registration office, an administrative building and a tyre fitting shop also sustained damage. The residents of Marhanets hromada were spared, though private houses there sustained some damage.

Russia fires XX shells and rockets on Nikopol overnight, X women injured

The Nikopol district (Dnipropetrovsk Oblast) came under Russian fire on the night of XX–XX November; two women sustained injuries. Source: Valentyn Reznichenko, Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Reznichenko: "The Russians deployed Grad [multiple-launch rocket systems] and heavy artillery to fire on Nikopol and Marhanets hromadas [administrative units designating the cities of Nikopol and Marhanets, respectively, and their adjacent territories – ed.]. Nikopol sustained the most damage. Nearly XX deathly shells and rockets hit the city overnight. Two women, aged XX and XX, sustained injuries. Both have been hospitalised at a local hospital. Both are in moderate condition." Details: More than XX apartment blocks and private houses, around two dozen outbuildings, and several gas pipelines and power lines were damaged in Nikopol as a result of last night’s attacks. Russian shells destroyed one residential building and caused two fires, in an apartment and in the yard of a private house. Firefighters have since extinguished the flames. A local college, a civil registration office, an administrative building and a tyre fitting shop also sustained damage. The residents of Marhanets hromada were spared, though private houses there sustained some damage.

armija,tehnologii,zbrojni-sili

FPV drones to be purchased for Armed Forces of Ukraine – Deputy Prime Minister

FPV drones will be among the drones, for the purchase of which at least UAH20 billion [around USD543 million] will be allocated for Ukrainian soldiers this year. Source: Mykhailo Fedorov, Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, in the interview with Suspilne Details: FPV (First Person View) are drones that have a device allowing the operator to see the picture from the camera of the drone with the help of a headset, and not from the display of the tablet. Quote: "Of course, [drones] are included [in the planned budget of UAH20 billion]. FPV drones are included in strike companies, in separate units that are used, and in other units... Now there are more and more projects dealing with FPV drones. We see potential in this, and we also support it. The enemy is also actively developing FPV drones, and training pilots. Such a struggle of technologies on the battlefield has begun." Details: Answering the question that a large part of the drones on the front are Chinese-made civilian drones and whether similar plans are being developed if Chinese drones cease to operate in Ukraine, Fedorov said that the localisation of the production of this segment is needed. According to the minister, this work is happening simultaneously [with this purchase]. For now, it is necessary to create the best conditions for the development of UAVs, first to finance this area for Ukrainian manufacturers, in order for companies able to compete with DJI to appear. Fedorov noted that without money, state support, and liberalisation of this assistance, it is certainly impossible to occupy this niche. Quote: "Therefore, today MAVICs are really important at the front, they perform an important role, we provide our armed forces, but at the same time, we already see that companies are emerging that can work in this niche and have great potential. The issue of our national security is gradually developed and resolved". Background: The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a resolution that will promote the development of the production of Ukrainian drones. In 2023, the Ministry of Defence plans to increase the purchase of UAVs for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and allocate about UAH20 billion for this.

FPV drones to be purchased for Armed Forces of Ukraine – Deputy Prime Minister

FPV drones will be among the drones, for the purchase of which at least UAHXX billion [around USDXXX million] will be allocated for Ukrainian soldiers this year. Source: Mykhailo Fedorov, Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, in the interview with Suspilne Details: FPV (First Person View) are drones that have a device allowing the operator to see the picture from the camera of the drone with the help of a headset, and not from the display of the tablet. Quote: "Of course, [drones] are included [in the planned budget of UAHXX billion]. FPV drones are included in strike companies, in separate units that are used, and in other units... Now there are more and more projects dealing with FPV drones. We see potential in this, and we also support it. The enemy is also actively developing FPV drones, and training pilots. Such a struggle of technologies on the battlefield has begun." Details: Answering the question that a large part of the drones on the front are Chinese-made civilian drones and whether similar plans are being developed if Chinese drones cease to operate in Ukraine, Fedorov said that the localisation of the production of this segment is needed. According to the minister, this work is happening simultaneously [with this purchase]. For now, it is necessary to create the best conditions for the development of UAVs, first to finance this area for Ukrainian manufacturers, in order for companies able to compete with DJI to appear. Fedorov noted that without money, state support, and liberalisation of this assistance, it is certainly impossible to occupy this niche. Quote: "Therefore, today MAVICs are really important at the front, they perform an important role, we provide our armed forces, but at the same time, we already see that companies are emerging that can work in this niche and have great potential. The issue of our national security is gradually developed and resolved". Background: The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a resolution that will promote the development of the production of Ukrainian drones. In XXXX, the Ministry of Defence plans to increase the purchase of UAVs for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and allocate about UAHXX billion for this.

nato,rosija,velika-britanija-20220128161822,avia

UK fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft near NATO airspace

UK Typhoon fighter jets took to the skies over Estonia to intercept Russian IL-20 and two Su-27 jets near NATO airspace on Wednesday, 14 June. Source: European Pravda with reference to the press service of the Royal Air Force of UK on Twitter Quote: "RAF Typhoons from 140 EAW in Estonia were scrambled this afternoon to intercept a Russian Air Force IL-20 COOT A and 2x Su-27 FLANKER B flying close to NATO airspace," the message said. RAF Typhoons from 140 EAW in Estonia were scrambled this afternoon to intercept a Russian Air Force IL-20 COOT A and 2x Su-27 FLANKER B flying close to @NATO airspace.The Russian aircraft failed to comply with international norms by not liaising with relevant FIRs.#WeAreNATO pic.twitter.com/lukgJaRp3P Details: As the UK Air Force noted, the flight of the Russian aircraft did not comply with international regulations. According to the UK military, the Russian aircraft did not contact the relevant flight information region. Background: On 13 June, it was reported that NATO fighter jets in Estonia were scrambled three times this weekend to intercept Russian warplanes near the airspace of the Alliance countries.

UK fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft near NATO airspace

UK Typhoon fighter jets took to the skies over Estonia to intercept Russian IL-XX and two Su-XX jets near NATO airspace on Wednesday, XX June. Source: European Pravda with reference to the press service of the Royal Air Force of UK on Twitter Quote: "RAF Typhoons from XXX EAW in Estonia were scrambled this afternoon to intercept a Russian Air Force IL-XX COOT A and Xx Su-XX FLANKER B flying close to NATO airspace," the message said. RAF Typhoons from XXX EAW in Estonia were scrambled this afternoon to intercept a Russian Air Force IL-XX COOT A and Xx Su-XX FLANKER B flying close to @NATO airspace.The Russian aircraft failed to comply with international norms by not liaising with relevant FIRs.#WeAreNATO pic.twitter.com/lukgJaRpXP Details: As the UK Air Force noted, the flight of the Russian aircraft did not comply with international regulations. According to the UK military, the Russian aircraft did not contact the relevant flight information region. Background: On XX June, it was reported that NATO fighter jets in Estonia were scrambled three times this weekend to intercept Russian warplanes near the airspace of the Alliance countries.

kharkiv,vijna,obstril

Russian attack on Kharkiv residential building: 1 person killed, several injured – Mayor

OLHA HLUSHCHENKO – MONDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER 2022, 07:28 At least one person was killed as a result of a Russian attack on the city of Kharkiv; another two were injured. Source: Ihor Terekhov, Mayor of Kharkiv, on Telegram Quote: "A residential building in the Novobavarskyi neighbourhood has been hit. As of now, one person has been reported killed and two injured. The building has been partially destroyed." Details: Terekhov also reported that water supply in the city of Kharkiv was restored overnight. The underground and other public transport have resumed their usual operation. Previously: Russian forces attacked the Novobavarskyi neighbourhood in the city of Kharkiv on the night of 12 September, hitting a residential building.

Russian attack on Kharkiv residential building: X person killed, several injured – Mayor

OLHA HLUSHCHENKO – MONDAY, XX SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX At least one person was killed as a result of a Russian attack on the city of Kharkiv; another two were injured. Source: Ihor Terekhov, Mayor of Kharkiv, on Telegram Quote: "A residential building in the Novobavarskyi neighbourhood has been hit. As of now, one person has been reported killed and two injured. The building has been partially destroyed." Details: Terekhov also reported that water supply in the city of Kharkiv was restored overnight. The underground and other public transport have resumed their usual operation. Previously: Russian forces attacked the Novobavarskyi neighbourhood in the city of Kharkiv on the night of XX September, hitting a residential building.

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US$800 for military: General Staff calls not to engage in populism and names allowance sums

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has provided explanations concerning the sums of the additional allowance for the military and called not to engage in populism. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Quote: "The society is discussing quite a sensitive issue, i.e., the decision of the Parliament to return an additional allowance of 30,000 hryvnias [US$800 – ed.] to the military. A soldier who is serving and protecting the country from the aggressor, risking his own life and health and performing tasks in extremely difficult conditions must be highly motivated. Just think of what Vuhledar, Mariinka or Avdiivka look like. Every day of Ukraine’s defence costs us a lot. It costs the lives and health of our defenders. So we are now providing additional allowances depending on the areas of combat operations and the complexity of the tasks performed by the soldiers." Details: The General Staff of Ukraine stated that 100,000 hryvnias [US$2,707 - ed.] per month, saved for the Ukrainian soldiers, are still paid to the defenders, who are fighting directly on the contact line. 30,000 hryvnias [US$800 - ed.] are being paid to the military who are completing tasks in the combat zones but are not participating directly in the fights with the Russians proportionately to the time spent on the task, as well as to those on combat duty and participating in repelling the Russian air attacks regardless of the area of task performance. If soldiers are outside the combat zone, in the rear, they do not receive additional combat allowances. Moveover, from 1 February 2023, the minimal allowance for all members of the military was increased to 20,100 hryvnias (US$544 – ed.). "We are convinced that a fair payment system must be implemented in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Such a system must not create prerequisites for social tension in combat units and must treat the soldiers who risk their lives and health with respect. We ask everyone to stop engaging in populism and concentrate on the defence of our state," the General Staff states. Background: On 10 April, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine voted in favour of the general draft law with an amendment that restores the additional allowance of UAH 30,000 [roughly US$800] to Ukrainian soldiers outside the combat zone. However, on the very same day, MPs filed a resolution blocking the signing of the bill by the speaker of the Verkhovna Rada.

US$XXX for military: General Staff calls not to engage in populism and names allowance sums

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has provided explanations concerning the sums of the additional allowance for the military and called not to engage in populism. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Quote: "The society is discussing quite a sensitive issue, i.e., the decision of the Parliament to return an additional allowance of XX,XXX hryvnias [US$XXX – ed.] to the military. A soldier who is serving and protecting the country from the aggressor, risking his own life and health and performing tasks in extremely difficult conditions must be highly motivated. Just think of what Vuhledar, Mariinka or Avdiivka look like. Every day of Ukraine’s defence costs us a lot. It costs the lives and health of our defenders. So we are now providing additional allowances depending on the areas of combat operations and the complexity of the tasks performed by the soldiers." Details: The General Staff of Ukraine stated that XXX,XXX hryvnias [US$X,XXX - ed.] per month, saved for the Ukrainian soldiers, are still paid to the defenders, who are fighting directly on the contact line. XX,XXX hryvnias [US$XXX - ed.] are being paid to the military who are completing tasks in the combat zones but are not participating directly in the fights with the Russians proportionately to the time spent on the task, as well as to those on combat duty and participating in repelling the Russian air attacks regardless of the area of task performance. If soldiers are outside the combat zone, in the rear, they do not receive additional combat allowances. Moveover, from X February XXXX, the minimal allowance for all members of the military was increased to XX,XXX hryvnias (US$XXX – ed.). "We are convinced that a fair payment system must be implemented in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Such a system must not create prerequisites for social tension in combat units and must treat the soldiers who risk their lives and health with respect. We ask everyone to stop engaging in populism and concentrate on the defence of our state," the General Staff states. Background: On XX April, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine voted in favour of the general draft law with an amendment that restores the additional allowance of UAH XX,XXX [roughly US$XXX] to Ukrainian soldiers outside the combat zone. However, on the very same day, MPs filed a resolution blocking the signing of the bill by the speaker of the Verkhovna Rada.

donbas,vijna,zhertvi

Russians shell Donbas: there are dead and wounded

IRYNA BALACHUK - THURSDAY, 12 MAY, 2022, 11:44 The Russian military has fired on 10 settlements in Donetsk Oblast over the past 24 hours, there are dead and wounded, and 22 civilian objects have been damaged. Source: National Police on Telegram Quote of the police: "Russian troops have attacked the following settlements - Mariupol, Slavшansk, Avdiivka, Bakhmut, Soledar, Orlivka, Dolyna, Niu-Iork, Novoselivka and Krasnohorivka village." Details: 22 civilian objects have been destroyed - residential buildings, a college, a business and other vital infrastructure. There are casualites. Also, the occupiers fired at the settlements of Luhansk Oblast 26 times in the past 24 hours, there are casualties, and destruction and damage to at least 34 houses. In the city of Lysychansk, a truck carrying humanitarian supplies came under fire and was damaged. Police state that they have launched a pre-trial investigation into all of Russia’s war crimes under Art. 438 (Violations of the laws or customs of war) of the Criminal Code.

Russians shell Donbas: there are dead and wounded

IRYNA BALACHUK - THURSDAY, XX MAY, XXXX, XX:XX The Russian military has fired on XX settlements in Donetsk Oblast over the past XX hours, there are dead and wounded, and XX civilian objects have been damaged. Source: National Police on Telegram Quote of the police: "Russian troops have attacked the following settlements - Mariupol, Slavшansk, Avdiivka, Bakhmut, Soledar, Orlivka, Dolyna, Niu-Iork, Novoselivka and Krasnohorivka village." Details: XX civilian objects have been destroyed - residential buildings, a college, a business and other vital infrastructure. There are casualites. Also, the occupiers fired at the settlements of Luhansk Oblast XX times in the past XX hours, there are casualties, and destruction and damage to at least XX houses. In the city of Lysychansk, a truck carrying humanitarian supplies came under fire and was damaged. Police state that they have launched a pre-trial investigation into all of Russia’s war crimes under Art. XXX (Violations of the laws or customs of war) of the Criminal Code.

vijna,zbrojni-sili

Ukrainian Armed Forces repel Russian offensives on Avdiivka and Bakhmut fronts – General Staff report

OLHA HLUSHCHENKO – MONDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER 2022, 07:17 Units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have successfully repelled Russian offensives on the Avdiivka and Bakhmut fronts. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 06:00 on 5 September Details: Over the course of the past 24 hours, Russian forces conducted 25 missile strikes and over 22 airstrikes on military and civilian targets on the territory of Ukraine. In particular, they targeted and damaged civilian infrastructure in and around Kharkiv, Dmytrivka, Kostiantynivka, Zelenopillia, Zaitseve, Kodema, Soledar, Mykolaiv, Voznesensk, Ochakiv, Sukhyi Stavok and Bezimenne. There were no significant changes on the Volyn and Polissia fronts. There is an ongoing threat of missile and airstrikes from the airspace and territory of the Republic of Belarus. Russian forces fired on military and civilian infrastructure using tank guns, mortars and tubed and rocket artillery. In particular: On the Sivershchyna front, the Russians attacked military and civilian infrastructure in over 10 towns and villages: Hasychivka, Yanzhulivka, Mykolaivka, Mykhalchyna Sloboda (Chernihiv Oblast) and Novovasylivka, Nova Huta, Seredyna-Buda, Bachivsk, Yastrubyne and Smolyne (Sumy Oblast) sustained the most extensive attacks; On the Kharkiv front, Russian forces fired on areas in and around Dementiivka, Nove, Odnorobivka, Borshchova, Sosnivka, Udy, Ruski Tyshky, Pytomnyk, Ruska Lozova, Slobozhanske, Momotove, Petrivka, Bairak, Husarivka, Chepil and Mospanove, and deployed UAVs to adjust artillery fire; On the Sloviansk front, the Russians fired on Krasnopillia, Dibrivne, Virnopillia and Bohorodychne and conducted an airstrike on Dmytrivka; On the Kramatorsk front, Russian forces fired on areas in and around Piskunivka, Donetsk, Kryva Luka, Siversk and Spirne; On the Bakhmut front, the Russians fired on areas in and around Bilohorivka, Vesele, Zaitseve, Kodema, Maiorsk, Bakhmutske, Soledar, Bakhmut and Mykolaivka, and conducted airstrikes in the vicinity of Kostiantynivka, Zelenopillia, Zaitseve, Kodema and Soledar; On the Avdiivka front, the Russians used mortars and tubed artillery to fire on Krasnohorivka, Mar’inka, Avdiivka and Vodiane; On the Novopavlivka front, Russian troops did not undertake offensive operations but continued to fire on areas in and around Novomykhailivka, Paraskoviivka, Kermenchyk and Vremivka; On the Zaporizhzhia front, the Russians fired on areas in and around Novopole and Novosilka; On the Pivdennyi Buh front, Russian forces are defending their positions; they fired on areas in and around Myrne, Stepova Dolyna, Oleksandrivka, Tavriiske, Partyzanske, Olhyne, Kyselivka, Kobzartsi, Bila Krynytsia, Andriivka, Novovoskresenske, Myronivka, Liubymivka and Petrivka. Russian aircraft conducted airstrikes on areas in and around Bereznehuvate, Bezimenne, Velyke Artakove, Sukhyi Stavok and Bila Krynytsia. In addition, the Russians used UAVs to adjust fire. Russian forces are continuing to undertake forced mobilisation measures on the occupied territories of Ukraine. In Donetsk, Russian occupiers found a new "source" to replenish losses in manpower. Representatives of the Russian occupation army have recently started forcibly "discharging" patients at local hospitals. In particular, they "discharge" men of conscription age who are receiving treatment for various illnesses or injuries, including from taking part in hostilities. Meanwhile, the soldiers of the 2nd Army Corps are reporting being discriminated against in favour of other units of the Russian Armed Forces. The Ukrainian General Staff reports that personnel from the 2nd Army Corps have not received the raises they were promised, while Russian military personnel in other military units have received such raises. In addition, there is a lack of quality medical supplies. "This has a significant detrimental effect on the morale and psychological state of the military personnel," the General Staff notes. The Ukrainian Defence forces are continuing to maintain their positions as part of the defence operation and are preventing Russian forces from advancing further into the territory of Ukraine. Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have successfully repelled Russian offensive operations in the vicinity of Bakhmutske, Vesela Dolyna, Zaitseve, Kodema and Soledar on the Bakhmut front and near Pervomaiske, Vodiane and Nevelske on the Avdiivka front. Units of the Ukrainian Air Force continue to successfully repel Russian missile and airstrikes and to effectively cover critical targets. Over the course of 4 September, Ukrainian aircraft conducted over 30 airstrikes to support the operations of the ground forces; these airstrikes targeted Russian military personnel and equipment, as well as other military targets. Ukrainian missile units and artillery units of the ground forces are continuing to carry out counter-battery combat operations, disrupt Russian control and logistical systems, destroy Russian air defence systems and weapons, and kill Russian military personnel. Over the course of the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck Russian control points, strategic ammunition storage points, areas of concentration of military equipment and personnel, areas where artillery units were concentrated and their firing positions, as well as other important targets. Russian occupying forces suffered losses near Semenivka and Kupiansk following a successful attack of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The attack also destroyed a field ammunition storage point and Russian military equipment, and killed Russian military personnel; the extent of the losses suffered by the Russian forces has yet to be confirmed. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

Ukrainian Armed Forces repel Russian offensives on Avdiivka and Bakhmut fronts – General Staff report

OLHA HLUSHCHENKO – MONDAY, X SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX Units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have successfully repelled Russian offensives on the Avdiivka and Bakhmut fronts. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of XX:XX on X September Details: Over the course of the past XX hours, Russian forces conducted XX missile strikes and over XX airstrikes on military and civilian targets on the territory of Ukraine. In particular, they targeted and damaged civilian infrastructure in and around Kharkiv, Dmytrivka, Kostiantynivka, Zelenopillia, Zaitseve, Kodema, Soledar, Mykolaiv, Voznesensk, Ochakiv, Sukhyi Stavok and Bezimenne. There were no significant changes on the Volyn and Polissia fronts. There is an ongoing threat of missile and airstrikes from the airspace and territory of the Republic of Belarus. Russian forces fired on military and civilian infrastructure using tank guns, mortars and tubed and rocket artillery. In particular: On the Sivershchyna front, the Russians attacked military and civilian infrastructure in over XX towns and villages: Hasychivka, Yanzhulivka, Mykolaivka, Mykhalchyna Sloboda (Chernihiv Oblast) and Novovasylivka, Nova Huta, Seredyna-Buda, Bachivsk, Yastrubyne and Smolyne (Sumy Oblast) sustained the most extensive attacks; On the Kharkiv front, Russian forces fired on areas in and around Dementiivka, Nove, Odnorobivka, Borshchova, Sosnivka, Udy, Ruski Tyshky, Pytomnyk, Ruska Lozova, Slobozhanske, Momotove, Petrivka, Bairak, Husarivka, Chepil and Mospanove, and deployed UAVs to adjust artillery fire; On the Sloviansk front, the Russians fired on Krasnopillia, Dibrivne, Virnopillia and Bohorodychne and conducted an airstrike on Dmytrivka; On the Kramatorsk front, Russian forces fired on areas in and around Piskunivka, Donetsk, Kryva Luka, Siversk and Spirne; On the Bakhmut front, the Russians fired on areas in and around Bilohorivka, Vesele, Zaitseve, Kodema, Maiorsk, Bakhmutske, Soledar, Bakhmut and Mykolaivka, and conducted airstrikes in the vicinity of Kostiantynivka, Zelenopillia, Zaitseve, Kodema and Soledar; On the Avdiivka front, the Russians used mortars and tubed artillery to fire on Krasnohorivka, Mar’inka, Avdiivka and Vodiane; On the Novopavlivka front, Russian troops did not undertake offensive operations but continued to fire on areas in and around Novomykhailivka, Paraskoviivka, Kermenchyk and Vremivka; On the Zaporizhzhia front, the Russians fired on areas in and around Novopole and Novosilka; On the Pivdennyi Buh front, Russian forces are defending their positions; they fired on areas in and around Myrne, Stepova Dolyna, Oleksandrivka, Tavriiske, Partyzanske, Olhyne, Kyselivka, Kobzartsi, Bila Krynytsia, Andriivka, Novovoskresenske, Myronivka, Liubymivka and Petrivka. Russian aircraft conducted airstrikes on areas in and around Bereznehuvate, Bezimenne, Velyke Artakove, Sukhyi Stavok and Bila Krynytsia. In addition, the Russians used UAVs to adjust fire. Russian forces are continuing to undertake forced mobilisation measures on the occupied territories of Ukraine. In Donetsk, Russian occupiers found a new "source" to replenish losses in manpower. Representatives of the Russian occupation army have recently started forcibly "discharging" patients at local hospitals. In particular, they "discharge" men of conscription age who are receiving treatment for various illnesses or injuries, including from taking part in hostilities. Meanwhile, the soldiers of the Xnd Army Corps are reporting being discriminated against in favour of other units of the Russian Armed Forces. The Ukrainian General Staff reports that personnel from the Xnd Army Corps have not received the raises they were promised, while Russian military personnel in other military units have received such raises. In addition, there is a lack of quality medical supplies. "This has a significant detrimental effect on the morale and psychological state of the military personnel," the General Staff notes. The Ukrainian Defence forces are continuing to maintain their positions as part of the defence operation and are preventing Russian forces from advancing further into the territory of Ukraine. Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have successfully repelled Russian offensive operations in the vicinity of Bakhmutske, Vesela Dolyna, Zaitseve, Kodema and Soledar on the Bakhmut front and near Pervomaiske, Vodiane and Nevelske on the Avdiivka front. Units of the Ukrainian Air Force continue to successfully repel Russian missile and airstrikes and to effectively cover critical targets. Over the course of X September, Ukrainian aircraft conducted over XX airstrikes to support the operations of the ground forces; these airstrikes targeted Russian military personnel and equipment, as well as other military targets. Ukrainian missile units and artillery units of the ground forces are continuing to carry out counter-battery combat operations, disrupt Russian control and logistical systems, destroy Russian air defence systems and weapons, and kill Russian military personnel. Over the course of the past XX hours, the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck Russian control points, strategic ammunition storage points, areas of concentration of military equipment and personnel, areas where artillery units were concentrated and their firing positions, as well as other important targets. Russian occupying forces suffered losses near Semenivka and Kupiansk following a successful attack of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The attack also destroyed a field ammunition storage point and Russian military equipment, and killed Russian military personnel; the extent of the losses suffered by the Russian forces has yet to be confirmed. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

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TPP on fire in Russia's Velikiy Novgorod

A thermal power plant has caught fire in the city of Veliky Novgorod in Russia. The area of the fire exceeds 2000 m2. Source: Russian Kremlin-aligned news agency RIA Novosti Details: On 4 July in the evening, the Luzhskaya TPP caught fire in Velikiy Novgorod. The area of the fire was 2300 m2. After 20:30, the Russians claimed they contained the fire and eliminated the "open burning". This TPP was commissioned in 2009. It facilitates the reserve of the city's heating system. У Великому Новгороді РФ горіла ТЕЦ pic.twitter.com/owLaKxY1iG

TPP on fire in Russia's Velikiy Novgorod

A thermal power plant has caught fire in the city of Veliky Novgorod in Russia. The area of the fire exceeds XXXX mX. Source: Russian Kremlin-aligned news agency RIA Novosti Details: On X July in the evening, the Luzhskaya TPP caught fire in Velikiy Novgorod. The area of the fire was XXXX mX. After XX:XX, the Russians claimed they contained the fire and eliminated the "open burning". This TPP was commissioned in XXXX. It facilitates the reserve of the city's heating system. У Великому Новгороді РФ горіла ТЕЦ pic.twitter.com/owLaKxYXiG

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Kherson shelling: Russians strike a religious building

The Russian occupiers struck a religious building during a shelling of the city of Kherson on Saturday. Source: Kherson Oblast Military Administration Details: Russia fired 14 shells and missiles on the oblast centre, striking a religious building. The oblast suffered 79 Russian bombardments from mortars, artillery, tanks, Grad multiple rocket launchers, UAVs, aircraft and ZU-23. The Russians fired 14 shells on the city of Kherson. In total, one person died in the oblast during the day, and six were injured.

Kherson shelling: Russians strike a religious building

The Russian occupiers struck a religious building during a shelling of the city of Kherson on Saturday. Source: Kherson Oblast Military Administration Details: Russia fired XX shells and missiles on the oblast centre, striking a religious building. The oblast suffered XX Russian bombardments from mortars, artillery, tanks, Grad multiple rocket launchers, UAVs, aircraft and ZU-XX. The Russians fired XX shells on the city of Kherson. In total, one person died in the oblast during the day, and six were injured.

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Zelenskyy: At present, analysts do not see any risk of a second invasion from Belarus

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO - Monday, 6 June 2022, 16:35 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that, at present, Ukrainian analysts do not see any real risk of a second invasion of Ukraine from Belarusian territory. Source: Zelenskyy in a comment to journalists, as reported by ZN.UA Quote: "We are preparing for all [possible] risks of an invasion but at present our analysts and experts do not see any real risk of a second invasion from Belarus." Background: On 11 May, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that Russia is planning to capture Kyiv, create a new state formation and incorporate it into the Russian Federation. On 27 May, the Russian edition of Meduza (a Russian- and English-language independent news website), referring to two sources close to the Kremlin and one source directly within the administration of the President of the Russian Federation, reported that the Kremlin is discussing a possible attack on Kyiv and that it is still hoping for a full-scale victory in the war against Ukraine. On 28 May, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine stated that, at present, it does not see any signs of Russia planning a second attack on Kyiv. On 5 June, after the bombardment of Kyiv, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine pointed out that the capital remains the main objective of the Russian aggressors and is therefore under constant threat.

Zelenskyy: At present, analysts do not see any risk of a second invasion from Belarus

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO - Monday, X June XXXX, XX:XX President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that, at present, Ukrainian analysts do not see any real risk of a second invasion of Ukraine from Belarusian territory. Source: Zelenskyy in a comment to journalists, as reported by ZN.UA Quote: "We are preparing for all [possible] risks of an invasion but at present our analysts and experts do not see any real risk of a second invasion from Belarus." Background: On XX May, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that Russia is planning to capture Kyiv, create a new state formation and incorporate it into the Russian Federation. On XX May, the Russian edition of Meduza (a Russian- and English-language independent news website), referring to two sources close to the Kremlin and one source directly within the administration of the President of the Russian Federation, reported that the Kremlin is discussing a possible attack on Kyiv and that it is still hoping for a full-scale victory in the war against Ukraine. On XX May, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine stated that, at present, it does not see any signs of Russia planning a second attack on Kyiv. On X June, after the bombardment of Kyiv, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine pointed out that the capital remains the main objective of the Russian aggressors and is therefore under constant threat.

rosija,jaderna-zbroja

Russia to revoke ratification of nuclear test ban treaty

The State Duma [the lower chamber of the Russian parliament – ed.] may consider a bill that would revoke the decision to ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty at its first reading on 17 October. Source: Interfax, a Russian news outlet, citing the State Duma press service Details: The bill was drafted on the instruction of State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin. At the start of the plenary session on Thursday, Volodin noted that the issue had been discussed at the State Duma Council and all factions were in favour of passing the bill. Volodin invited all MPs to become authors of the bill. At the same time, Leonid Slutsky, chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, told journalists that the second reading of the de-ratification bill is expected to take place on Wednesday, 18 October, and the third reading on 19 October. Slutsky stressed, however, that Russia is not withdrawing from the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and remains a party to the treaty. The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty was adopted by the 50th session of the UN General Assembly on 10 September 1996. The Treaty has been signed by 177 states and ratified by 138 states, including 34 of the 44 states required for its entry into force (it has not been ratified by Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, China, North Korea, Pakistan and the United States).

Russia to revoke ratification of nuclear test ban treaty

The State Duma [the lower chamber of the Russian parliament – ed.] may consider a bill that would revoke the decision to ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty at its first reading on XX October. Source: Interfax, a Russian news outlet, citing the State Duma press service Details: The bill was drafted on the instruction of State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin. At the start of the plenary session on Thursday, Volodin noted that the issue had been discussed at the State Duma Council and all factions were in favour of passing the bill. Volodin invited all MPs to become authors of the bill. At the same time, Leonid Slutsky, chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, told journalists that the second reading of the de-ratification bill is expected to take place on Wednesday, XX October, and the third reading on XX October. Slutsky stressed, however, that Russia is not withdrawing from the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and remains a party to the treaty. The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty was adopted by the XXth session of the UN General Assembly on XX September XXXX. The Treaty has been signed by XXX states and ratified by XXX states, including XX of the XX states required for its entry into force (it has not been ratified by Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, China, North Korea, Pakistan and the United States).

khorvatija,demining,ukrajina

Ukraine and Croatia sign agreement on cooperation in mine clearance

Yuliia Svyrydenko, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine, and Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković have signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the field of mine clearance. Source: Ukrainian government portal Quote: "Croatian-made mine clearance machines are already working on Ukrainian fields, making the land safe." "The intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the field of mine clearance begins a new stage of cooperation between governments, experts, specialists in the field of mine clearance and manufacturers of both countries. [To begin] Cooperation, the ultimate goal of which is to clear the territory of Ukraine from mines, ensure the safety of Ukrainians, and restore and develop our state." Details: The Agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Croatia on partnership in the field of mine clearance provides for cooperation in the following areas: measures for non-technical and technical inspection, mine clearance and cleaning of territories; training the population on the risks associated with explosive ordnance, providing assistance to victims of mine explosions; development of a regulatory framework and standard procedures in the field of mine clearance activities; trainings for specialists, exchange of experience among experts, instructors in the training of mine clearance specialists, transfer of expert knowledge and best practices; exchange of knowledge and experience on the development of capabilities for the production of protective equipment, equipment for mine search and mine clearance, as well as in the field of training and certification of mine detection dogs; facilitating the exchange of experience in the practical use of equipment used in the field of mine clearance, etc. In July 2023, the Croatian government donated €1 million for humanitarian mine clearance of Ukrainian agricultural land to help Ukrainian farmers resume their work in the regions most affected by explosive remnants of war. Read also: Decades and billions of dollars. When will Ukrainian fields and cities be cleared of mines?

Ukraine and Croatia sign agreement on cooperation in mine clearance

Yuliia Svyrydenko, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine, and Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković have signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the field of mine clearance. Source: Ukrainian government portal Quote: "Croatian-made mine clearance machines are already working on Ukrainian fields, making the land safe." "The intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the field of mine clearance begins a new stage of cooperation between governments, experts, specialists in the field of mine clearance and manufacturers of both countries. [To begin] Cooperation, the ultimate goal of which is to clear the territory of Ukraine from mines, ensure the safety of Ukrainians, and restore and develop our state." Details: The Agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Croatia on partnership in the field of mine clearance provides for cooperation in the following areas: measures for non-technical and technical inspection, mine clearance and cleaning of territories; training the population on the risks associated with explosive ordnance, providing assistance to victims of mine explosions; development of a regulatory framework and standard procedures in the field of mine clearance activities; trainings for specialists, exchange of experience among experts, instructors in the training of mine clearance specialists, transfer of expert knowledge and best practices; exchange of knowledge and experience on the development of capabilities for the production of protective equipment, equipment for mine search and mine clearance, as well as in the field of training and certification of mine detection dogs; facilitating the exchange of experience in the practical use of equipment used in the field of mine clearance, etc. In July XXXX, the Croatian government donated €X million for humanitarian mine clearance of Ukrainian agricultural land to help Ukrainian farmers resume their work in the regions most affected by explosive remnants of war. Read also: Decades and billions of dollars. When will Ukrainian fields and cities be cleared of mines?

vijna,sumska-oblast,missilestrike

Russians launch missile attack on Sumy Oblast

On 9 December in the evening, the Russian forces launched a missile attack on civilian infrastructure of the Velyka Pysarivka hromada [an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.] in Sumy Oblast. Source: Dmytro Zhyvytskyi, the head of the Sumy Oblast Military Administration Quote: "A missile attack on the Sumy Oblast. Today at about 21:00, Russians launched an attack on the Velyka Pysarivka hromada. There is significant damage to civil infrastructure." Details: Zhyvytskyi promised to provide the details soon. He reported that on 9 December, the Russian forces launched 48 mortar attacks on the border territories of Sumy Oblast: the Shalyhyne hromada and the Yunakivka hromada.

Russians launch missile attack on Sumy Oblast

On X December in the evening, the Russian forces launched a missile attack on civilian infrastructure of the Velyka Pysarivka hromada [an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.] in Sumy Oblast. Source: Dmytro Zhyvytskyi, the head of the Sumy Oblast Military Administration Quote: "A missile attack on the Sumy Oblast. Today at about XX:XX, Russians launched an attack on the Velyka Pysarivka hromada. There is significant damage to civil infrastructure." Details: Zhyvytskyi promised to provide the details soon. He reported that on X December, the Russian forces launched XX mortar attacks on the border territories of Sumy Oblast: the Shalyhyne hromada and the Yunakivka hromada.

lysychansk,severodonetsk,vijna

Evacuating from Azot extremely dangerous, safer to remain in shelter - Head of Luhansk Oblast Military Administration

IRYNA BALACHUK - WEDNESDAY, 22 JUNE 2022, 09:04 As of 22 June, there are 568 people at the Azot plant in Sievierodonetsk who earlier did not want to leave by any means - now it is extremely dangerous to evacuate them, so it is safer for people to remain in shelters. Source: Serhii Haidai, head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration, on the 24-hour live national television channel Quote from Haidai: "As of today there are 568 people there, of whom 38 are children. We have offered on numerous occasions (to evacuate them - ed.). And even the day before the first bridge (to Lysychansk - ed.) was destroyed, the first deputy head of the Oblast Military Administration was there, talking to them. The National Guard also talks to them all the time, but people are reluctant to leave. Details: Haidai said that initially there were over 1,000 people in the shelters, now there are 568 left - and these people say they will stay in Sievierodonetsk. According to the head of the Oblast Military Administration, there are now two options for evacuating from Azot: firstly, if there is agreement at top level, there will be a ceasefire and a clearly defined route, and secondly, if people wanted to, then hypothetically it is possible to try to evacuate them. Quote from Haidai: "But right now it has become very dangerous and for the moment it is safer to stay in shelters." Details: Haidai noted that a "slow-paced evacuation" from Lysychansk is ongoing now, with an average of 20-50 people being evacuated daily, sometimes as many as 70. Also, Haidai said, humanitarian supplies are being brought to Lysychansk every day. Background: The Russians are destroying the Azot chemical plant, with both military personnel and civilians hiding in its shelters. On the morning of 14 June, there was another targeted hit on the Azot and Stekloplastik facilities. On 17 June, Serhii Haidai, head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration, reported that it was impossible to evacuate from the bomb shelters of the Azot plant in Sievierodonetsk. On 18 June, Haidai said that civilians in the shelters of the Azot plant in Sievierodonetsk had earlier refused to be evacuated.

Evacuating from Azot extremely dangerous, safer to remain in shelter - Head of Luhansk Oblast Military Administration

IRYNA BALACHUK - WEDNESDAY, XX JUNE XXXX, XX:XX As of XX June, there are XXX people at the Azot plant in Sievierodonetsk who earlier did not want to leave by any means - now it is extremely dangerous to evacuate them, so it is safer for people to remain in shelters. Source: Serhii Haidai, head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration, on the XX-hour live national television channel Quote from Haidai: "As of today there are XXX people there, of whom XX are children. We have offered on numerous occasions (to evacuate them - ed.). And even the day before the first bridge (to Lysychansk - ed.) was destroyed, the first deputy head of the Oblast Military Administration was there, talking to them. The National Guard also talks to them all the time, but people are reluctant to leave. Details: Haidai said that initially there were over X,XXX people in the shelters, now there are XXX left - and these people say they will stay in Sievierodonetsk. According to the head of the Oblast Military Administration, there are now two options for evacuating from Azot: firstly, if there is agreement at top level, there will be a ceasefire and a clearly defined route, and secondly, if people wanted to, then hypothetically it is possible to try to evacuate them. Quote from Haidai: "But right now it has become very dangerous and for the moment it is safer to stay in shelters." Details: Haidai noted that a "slow-paced evacuation" from Lysychansk is ongoing now, with an average of XX-XX people being evacuated daily, sometimes as many as XX. Also, Haidai said, humanitarian supplies are being brought to Lysychansk every day. Background: The Russians are destroying the Azot chemical plant, with both military personnel and civilians hiding in its shelters. On the morning of XX June, there was another targeted hit on the Azot and Stekloplastik facilities. On XX June, Serhii Haidai, head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration, reported that it was impossible to evacuate from the bomb shelters of the Azot plant in Sievierodonetsk. On XX June, Haidai said that civilians in the shelters of the Azot plant in Sievierodonetsk had earlier refused to be evacuated.

rosija,avia

Another Mi-8 helicopter falls apart after hard landing in Russia

An Mi-8 helicopter with nine people on board made a hard landing in Murmansk Oblast, Russian Federation. Source: Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti, with reference to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation Details: The incident happened in the afternoon on Tuesday, 28 February. As specified, the helicopter was heading from the village of Krasnoshchelye to the village of Lovozero. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that, according to preliminary data, nine people were on board, three of whom were crew members. Later, the Unified Dispatch Service of the Lovozero district specified that there was one child among the six passengers. Background: In December 2022, several Mi-8 helicopters in a row have crashed in Russia.

Another Mi-X helicopter falls apart after hard landing in Russia

An Mi-X helicopter with nine people on board made a hard landing in Murmansk Oblast, Russian Federation. Source: Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti, with reference to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation Details: The incident happened in the afternoon on Tuesday, XX February. As specified, the helicopter was heading from the village of Krasnoshchelye to the village of Lovozero. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that, according to preliminary data, nine people were on board, three of whom were crew members. Later, the Unified Dispatch Service of the Lovozero district specified that there was one child among the six passengers. Background: In December XXXX, several Mi-X helicopters in a row have crashed in Russia.

ubivstvo,rosija,putin,vijna

Kremlin insists it is not killing Ukrainian civilians but "helping" them

Roman Petrenko — Wednesday, 23 March 2022, 14:42 Photo caption: People killed by the occupiers while queuing for bread According to the Kremlin, the Russian military is not shooting at Ukrainian civilians but helping them. Source: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, quoted by RIA Novosti Details: Peskov said he "does not believe" the Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office with regard to their information that the Russians are killing civilians. He came up with another story about "Ukrainian nationalists" using civilians in cities as "human shields". As proof, Putin is guided by the "testimony" of Ukrainians who have been abducted to Russia. Quote from Peskov: "Russia does not believe the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine. Russian soldiers are not shooting at civilians. They’re not attacking them but helping them." Why it matters: The whole world can see that the Russians are deliberately shooting at civilians. There are dozens, in fact hundreds, of pieces of evidence of the invaders targeting people, children and residential areas. For example, Russian troops machine-gunned two cars with civilians inside. The Russian invading forces have killed 121 children over the 28 days of the war. In the city of Kreminna, the occupiers shot at a nursing home from a tank at point-blank range, killing 56 people. Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital in central Kyiv reported that one child was killed and two children and two adults were wounded as a result of Russian artillery fire.

Kremlin insists it is not killing Ukrainian civilians but "helping" them

Roman Petrenko — Wednesday, XX March XXXX, XX:XX Photo caption: People killed by the occupiers while queuing for bread According to the Kremlin, the Russian military is not shooting at Ukrainian civilians but helping them. Source: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, quoted by RIA Novosti Details: Peskov said he "does not believe" the Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office with regard to their information that the Russians are killing civilians. He came up with another story about "Ukrainian nationalists" using civilians in cities as "human shields". As proof, Putin is guided by the "testimony" of Ukrainians who have been abducted to Russia. Quote from Peskov: "Russia does not believe the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine. Russian soldiers are not shooting at civilians. They’re not attacking them but helping them." Why it matters: The whole world can see that the Russians are deliberately shooting at civilians. There are dozens, in fact hundreds, of pieces of evidence of the invaders targeting people, children and residential areas. For example, Russian troops machine-gunned two cars with civilians inside. The Russian invading forces have killed XXX children over the XX days of the war. In the city of Kreminna, the occupiers shot at a nursing home from a tank at point-blank range, killing XX people. Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital in central Kyiv reported that one child was killed and two children and two adults were wounded as a result of Russian artillery fire.

armija,rosija,vijna

Russian Defence Ministry cannot take control of some private military companies – ISW

US military analysts have noted that the Russian Ministry of Defence is unable to fully control some Russian private military companies (PMCs). Source: Institute for the Study of War (ISW) Details: Analysts have suggested that Russia's Ministry of Defence may not be able to fully control some Russian PMCs that are linked to or receive funds from Russian officials and businessmen. The Russian media outlet Dossier reported on 14 August that Arkady Rotenberg, a long-time associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Russian state-owned VTB Bank have provided more than 300 million roubles (US$3.04 million) to the Convoy PMC since the end of 2022. This outlet also reported that Russian energy companies Promresurs and Ugol Trading also gave 109.5 million roubles (US$1.11 million) to Convoy PMC, although neither company's profits match the amount of donations. In addition, Sergey Aksyonov, the so-called head of Russian-occupied Crimea, politically supports Convoy PMC, which began official recruitment "to work in Ukraine" in November 2022, and its employees signed contracts either directly with Convoy PMC or with the Russian 150th Motorised Rifle Division (8th Combined Arms Army, Southern Military District). At the same time, Convoy is not subordinate to the 150th Motorised Rifle Division and has its own area of responsibility in Ukraine and command structure. Convoy PMC is supposedly based in occupied Perevalne, Crimea, and is currently operating on the Kherson front after initially defending Russian logistics lines on the Melitopol-Dzhankoi road. As of the summer of 2023, Convoy PMC reportedly had 400 members, each receiving a salary of 200-300,000 roubles (US$2,030-3,045) per month. The ongoing private financial and political support of Convoy PMC and its continued activities in Ukraine, separate from the command structure of the Russian Defence Ministry, indicate that the Russian Defence Ministry is unable to fully integrate irregular formations into the regular Russian armed forces, despite its declared intention to do so. Konstantin Pikalov, the founder of Convoy PMC, was previously associated with the Wagner Group and is reportedly affiliated with the Main Directorate of the Russian General Staff (GRU). He is also supposedly a co-founder of the St Petersburg-based Cossack Society Convoy and has been trying to break into the military services sector since 2014, but had little success until he joined the Wagner Group in the Central African Republic in 2018. After 2018, there are reportedly no records of Pikalov's interaction with structures linked to Prigozhin, and in 2019, Convoy PMC continued to work on international security. It is noted that Pikalov had little military experience before his involvement in the Wagner Group and that he is the opposite of Prigozhin: "tame and safe for the authorities". To quote the ISW's Key Takeaways on 14 August: Ukrainian forces conducted counteroffensive operations on at least two sectors of the front on 14 August and reportedly advanced in the Donetsk-Zaporizhzhia Oblast border area. Crimean occupation authorities are attempting to impose new federal penalties on individuals who publish content revealing the locations and operations of Russian military assets in occupied Crimea, likely in response to Ukraine’s ongoing interdiction campaign. Russian forces conducted a series of missile and drone strikes targeting Odesa Oblast on the night of 13-14 August. The Russian Ministry of Defence likely remains unable to fully take control of some Russian private military companies which are affiliated with or receive sponsorship from Russian officials and businessmen. US officials announced a new US$200 million security assistance package for Ukraine on 14 August. Ukrainian forces conducted offensive operations near Kupiansk, along the Svatove-Kreminna line, near Bakhmut, in the Donetsk-Zaporizhzhia Oblast border area, and in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast and advanced near Bakhmut. Russian forces conducted offensive operations near Kupiansk, along the Svatove-Kreminna line, near Bakhmut, along the Avdiivka-Donetsk City line, in the Donetsk-Zaporizhzhia Oblast border area, and in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast and advanced near Kupiansk. The Russian National Guard (Rosgvardia) continues to form new regiments and appoint prominent Russian ultranationalists to command its units, possibly in an effort to incentivize recruitment. Russian authorities are removing local officials in occupied territories of Ukraine likely in order to fill openings with preferred candidates in the upcoming regional elections.

Russian Defence Ministry cannot take control of some private military companies – ISW

US military analysts have noted that the Russian Ministry of Defence is unable to fully control some Russian private military companies (PMCs). Source: Institute for the Study of War (ISW) Details: Analysts have suggested that Russia's Ministry of Defence may not be able to fully control some Russian PMCs that are linked to or receive funds from Russian officials and businessmen. The Russian media outlet Dossier reported on XX August that Arkady Rotenberg, a long-time associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Russian state-owned VTB Bank have provided more than XXX million roubles (US$X.XX million) to the Convoy PMC since the end of XXXX. This outlet also reported that Russian energy companies Promresurs and Ugol Trading also gave XXX.X million roubles (US$X.XX million) to Convoy PMC, although neither company's profits match the amount of donations. In addition, Sergey Aksyonov, the so-called head of Russian-occupied Crimea, politically supports Convoy PMC, which began official recruitment "to work in Ukraine" in November XXXX, and its employees signed contracts either directly with Convoy PMC or with the Russian XXXth Motorised Rifle Division (Xth Combined Arms Army, Southern Military District). At the same time, Convoy is not subordinate to the XXXth Motorised Rifle Division and has its own area of responsibility in Ukraine and command structure. Convoy PMC is supposedly based in occupied Perevalne, Crimea, and is currently operating on the Kherson front after initially defending Russian logistics lines on the Melitopol-Dzhankoi road. As of the summer of XXXX, Convoy PMC reportedly had XXX members, each receiving a salary of XXX-XXX,XXX roubles (US$X,XXX-X,XXX) per month. The ongoing private financial and political support of Convoy PMC and its continued activities in Ukraine, separate from the command structure of the Russian Defence Ministry, indicate that the Russian Defence Ministry is unable to fully integrate irregular formations into the regular Russian armed forces, despite its declared intention to do so. Konstantin Pikalov, the founder of Convoy PMC, was previously associated with the Wagner Group and is reportedly affiliated with the Main Directorate of the Russian General Staff (GRU). He is also supposedly a co-founder of the St Petersburg-based Cossack Society Convoy and has been trying to break into the military services sector since XXXX, but had little success until he joined the Wagner Group in the Central African Republic in XXXX. After XXXX, there are reportedly no records of Pikalov's interaction with structures linked to Prigozhin, and in XXXX, Convoy PMC continued to work on international security. It is noted that Pikalov had little military experience before his involvement in the Wagner Group and that he is the opposite of Prigozhin: "tame and safe for the authorities". To quote the ISW's Key Takeaways on XX August: Ukrainian forces conducted counteroffensive operations on at least two sectors of the front on XX August and reportedly advanced in the Donetsk-Zaporizhzhia Oblast border area. Crimean occupation authorities are attempting to impose new federal penalties on individuals who publish content revealing the locations and operations of Russian military assets in occupied Crimea, likely in response to Ukraine’s ongoing interdiction campaign. Russian forces conducted a series of missile and drone strikes targeting Odesa Oblast on the night of XX-XX August. The Russian Ministry of Defence likely remains unable to fully take control of some Russian private military companies which are affiliated with or receive sponsorship from Russian officials and businessmen. US officials announced a new US$XXX million security assistance package for Ukraine on XX August. Ukrainian forces conducted offensive operations near Kupiansk, along the Svatove-Kreminna line, near Bakhmut, in the Donetsk-Zaporizhzhia Oblast border area, and in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast and advanced near Bakhmut. Russian forces conducted offensive operations near Kupiansk, along the Svatove-Kreminna line, near Bakhmut, along the Avdiivka-Donetsk City line, in the Donetsk-Zaporizhzhia Oblast border area, and in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast and advanced near Kupiansk. The Russian National Guard (Rosgvardia) continues to form new regiments and appoint prominent Russian ultranationalists to command its units, possibly in an effort to incentivize recruitment. Russian authorities are removing local officials in occupied territories of Ukraine likely in order to fill openings with preferred candidates in the upcoming regional elections.

vibukh,berdyansk,vijna

Powerful explosion occurs in Berdiansk

Berdiansk residents report a powerful explosion heard throughout the city. Source: Viktoriia Halitsyna, head of Berdiansk City Military Administration Quote from Halitsyna: "Berdiansk residents report a very powerful explosion heard in every corner of the city. The information is being established. We expect good news from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine." Details: There are no details on whether it has been a Ukrainian strike or Russian air defence.

Powerful explosion occurs in Berdiansk

Berdiansk residents report a powerful explosion heard throughout the city. Source: Viktoriia Halitsyna, head of Berdiansk City Military Administration Quote from Halitsyna: "Berdiansk residents report a very powerful explosion heard in every corner of the city. The information is being established. We expect good news from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine." Details: There are no details on whether it has been a Ukrainian strike or Russian air defence.

zelensky,reznikov,vijna,counteroffensive

Ukrainian officials fear counteroffensive may not meet expectations of partners

Ukraine's top officials are trying to lower expectations, fearing that the outcome of the counteroffensive may not meet the expectations of their allies. Source: The Washington Post, referring to interviews with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov Details: In an interview with the Washington Post last week, Oleksii Reznikov said that "expectations of our counteroffensive operation are overestimated in the world". "Most people are waiting for something huge," he said. In his view, this could lead to "emotional disappointment". Quote from the Washington Post: "The buildup ahead of the assault — the details of which remain secret — has left Ukrainian officials grappling with a difficult question: What outcome will be enough to impress the West, especially Washington? Some fear that if the Ukrainians fall short, Kyiv may lose international military assistance or face new pressure to engage with Moscow at a negotiating table — not on the battlefield. Such talks would almost certainly involve Russian demands for a negotiated surrender of sovereign territory, which Ukraine has called unacceptable." Quote from Volodymyr Zelenskyy: "I believe that the more victories we have on the battlefield, frankly, the more people will believe in us, which means we will get more help." Details: As WP has noted, the inflated expectations are partly due to Ukraine's previous victories on the battlefield – first by repelling Russia's attempt to capture Kyiv, and later by driving the occupiers out of their strongholds in surprise attacks in Kharkiv and Kherson oblasts. "We were inspiring because it was believed that we would fall within 72 hours," Reznikov said. However, he said, in light of the experience, the partners now have "common expectations that Ukraine will succeed again." Reznikov has said that Western partners have told him that they now need "another example of success because we need to show it to our people." "But I cannot tell you what the scale of this success would be. Ten kilometers, 30 kilometers, 100 kilometers, 200 kilometers?", he responded. Now Russia may have a geographical advantage and a larger number of soldiers. Being aware of the enormous obstacles, Ukrainian officials continue to demand additional weapons from their supporters in the West. Zelenskyy has told the WP that Ukraine would be ready to launch a counteroffensive "as soon as it receives the weapons it has agreed on with its partners". Reznikov has revealed to WP that Ukraine's "first assault unit" is more than 90% ready for the start of the operation, but some units are still training abroad. According to Zelenskyy, he will consider the liberation of any Ukrainian territory a success. "I can't tell you which cities, which borders are [considered] a significant success for us, and which are an average success... only because I don't want to prepare Russia for how, on which fronts, where and when we will [attack – ed.]," he said. Ideally, as Reznikov says, a counteroffensive would not only liberate villages and towns, but also "cut the logistic chains of [Russian – ed.] troops" and "reduce their offensive capability". Ukraine is also asking for weapons to carry out long-range strikes. Kyiv's partners have long expressed concerns that such weapons could be used to strike at Russian territory, which could potentially provoke a large-scale escalation on Moscow's part. But the absence of such weapons puts Ukraine at a significant disadvantage, Zelenskyy said. "I don't quite understand, I'll tell you frankly, why we can't get long-range artillery," he said, assuring that Ukraine would not use such weapons to strike at Russian territory, as some allies fear. Zelenskyy has stated that it was the lack of long-range artillery that prevented Ukrainian forces from pushing Russian troops out of the territory they control on the left (eastern) bank of the Dnipro River after liberating Kherson. "They can take troops from there and move them to the east or to the south. And still, they are reinforcing. Why? Because they know that we cannot reach them ... and we suffer every day because they have the ability to shoot at our people," Zelenskyy said. "They withdrew all their command posts, fuel depots, ammunition depots, more than 120 kilometres away. That’s why we need something interesting with a range capability of 150 kilometers. It’s become more difficult for them logistically. But we need to push them deeper and deeper," Reznikov added.

Ukrainian officials fear counteroffensive may not meet expectations of partners

Ukraine's top officials are trying to lower expectations, fearing that the outcome of the counteroffensive may not meet the expectations of their allies. Source: The Washington Post, referring to interviews with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov Details: In an interview with the Washington Post last week, Oleksii Reznikov said that "expectations of our counteroffensive operation are overestimated in the world". "Most people are waiting for something huge," he said. In his view, this could lead to "emotional disappointment". Quote from the Washington Post: "The buildup ahead of the assault — the details of which remain secret — has left Ukrainian officials grappling with a difficult question: What outcome will be enough to impress the West, especially Washington? Some fear that if the Ukrainians fall short, Kyiv may lose international military assistance or face new pressure to engage with Moscow at a negotiating table — not on the battlefield. Such talks would almost certainly involve Russian demands for a negotiated surrender of sovereign territory, which Ukraine has called unacceptable." Quote from Volodymyr Zelenskyy: "I believe that the more victories we have on the battlefield, frankly, the more people will believe in us, which means we will get more help." Details: As WP has noted, the inflated expectations are partly due to Ukraine's previous victories on the battlefield – first by repelling Russia's attempt to capture Kyiv, and later by driving the occupiers out of their strongholds in surprise attacks in Kharkiv and Kherson oblasts. "We were inspiring because it was believed that we would fall within XX hours," Reznikov said. However, he said, in light of the experience, the partners now have "common expectations that Ukraine will succeed again." Reznikov has said that Western partners have told him that they now need "another example of success because we need to show it to our people." "But I cannot tell you what the scale of this success would be. Ten kilometers, XX kilometers, XXX kilometers, XXX kilometers?", he responded. Now Russia may have a geographical advantage and a larger number of soldiers. Being aware of the enormous obstacles, Ukrainian officials continue to demand additional weapons from their supporters in the West. Zelenskyy has told the WP that Ukraine would be ready to launch a counteroffensive "as soon as it receives the weapons it has agreed on with its partners". Reznikov has revealed to WP that Ukraine's "first assault unit" is more than XX% ready for the start of the operation, but some units are still training abroad. According to Zelenskyy, he will consider the liberation of any Ukrainian territory a success. "I can't tell you which cities, which borders are [considered] a significant success for us, and which are an average success... only because I don't want to prepare Russia for how, on which fronts, where and when we will [attack – ed.]," he said. Ideally, as Reznikov says, a counteroffensive would not only liberate villages and towns, but also "cut the logistic chains of [Russian – ed.] troops" and "reduce their offensive capability". Ukraine is also asking for weapons to carry out long-range strikes. Kyiv's partners have long expressed concerns that such weapons could be used to strike at Russian territory, which could potentially provoke a large-scale escalation on Moscow's part. But the absence of such weapons puts Ukraine at a significant disadvantage, Zelenskyy said. "I don't quite understand, I'll tell you frankly, why we can't get long-range artillery," he said, assuring that Ukraine would not use such weapons to strike at Russian territory, as some allies fear. Zelenskyy has stated that it was the lack of long-range artillery that prevented Ukrainian forces from pushing Russian troops out of the territory they control on the left (eastern) bank of the Dnipro River after liberating Kherson. "They can take troops from there and move them to the east or to the south. And still, they are reinforcing. Why? Because they know that we cannot reach them ... and we suffer every day because they have the ability to shoot at our people," Zelenskyy said. "They withdrew all their command posts, fuel depots, ammunition depots, more than XXX kilometres away. That’s why we need something interesting with a range capability of XXX kilometers. It’s become more difficult for them logistically. But we need to push them deeper and deeper," Reznikov added.

air-defense,5e5e9dafe61d8,italija

Ukraine and Italy considering joint production of air defence systems to protect against drones

Denys Shmyhal, Prime Minister of Ukraine, has stated that Ukraine and Italy are considering joint production of air defence systems to protect infrastructure from Russian drone attacks. Source: Shmyhal during the visit to the Rheinmetall Italia S.p.A. technology group in Italy, reported by European Pravda Quote: "We are expanding the horizons of cooperation between Ukraine and Italy in the defence industry. We are considering the possibility of joint production of components for these systems. We are working to have more of these efficient air defence systems. They will create a reliable shield around our strategic infrastructure facilities." Details: It is noted that Rheinmetall specialises in the production of modern air defence systems. Among its developments is the Skynex short-range air defence system, which Ukraine is interested in. "We need such an effective weapon to defend ourselves against the drones that Russia is attacking Ukraine with. It will save dozens of lives and important infrastructure facilities for millions of people," Shmyhal said. Shmyhal has pointed out that such batteries are currently being deployed in Ukraine. He has also thanked the Italian partners for their support. Background: At a meeting with Shmyhal in Rome on Wednesday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that Italy would help Ukraine fulfil the criteria necessary for full EU membership as soon as possible and speed up the process of starting accession talks. Italian President Sergio Mattarella expressed his support for Ukraine’s EU accession as soon as possible at a meeting with Shmyhal. On 26 April, a bilateral conference on Ukraine's reconstruction was held in Rome, it was attended by Denys Shmyhal and Giorgia Meloni, as well as other members of the two governments and representatives of international financial institutions.

Ukraine and Italy considering joint production of air defence systems to protect against drones

Denys Shmyhal, Prime Minister of Ukraine, has stated that Ukraine and Italy are considering joint production of air defence systems to protect infrastructure from Russian drone attacks. Source: Shmyhal during the visit to the Rheinmetall Italia S.p.A. technology group in Italy, reported by European Pravda Quote: "We are expanding the horizons of cooperation between Ukraine and Italy in the defence industry. We are considering the possibility of joint production of components for these systems. We are working to have more of these efficient air defence systems. They will create a reliable shield around our strategic infrastructure facilities." Details: It is noted that Rheinmetall specialises in the production of modern air defence systems. Among its developments is the Skynex short-range air defence system, which Ukraine is interested in. "We need such an effective weapon to defend ourselves against the drones that Russia is attacking Ukraine with. It will save dozens of lives and important infrastructure facilities for millions of people," Shmyhal said. Shmyhal has pointed out that such batteries are currently being deployed in Ukraine. He has also thanked the Italian partners for their support. Background: At a meeting with Shmyhal in Rome on Wednesday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that Italy would help Ukraine fulfil the criteria necessary for full EU membership as soon as possible and speed up the process of starting accession talks. Italian President Sergio Mattarella expressed his support for Ukraine’s EU accession as soon as possible at a meeting with Shmyhal. On XX April, a bilateral conference on Ukraine's reconstruction was held in Rome, it was attended by Denys Shmyhal and Giorgia Meloni, as well as other members of the two governments and representatives of international financial institutions.

rosija,549aaf4151bd3,genshtab,jaderna-zbroja

Nuclear charges unlikely to be deployed in Belarus yet – Ukraine's General Staff

Currently, the presence of Russian nuclear weapons on the territory of the Republic of Belarus is unlikely, the Ukrainian military command believes. Source: Brigadier General Oleksii Hromov, Deputy Chief of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in an interview with Ukrinform news agency Quote from Hromov: "I cannot confirm this information (regarding the delivery of the first batch of nuclear charges to Belarus – ed.). For a storage of nuclear weapons, it is necessary to create special conditions and deploy a base for their maintenance. This is a very complex technological process. Today, the presence of nuclear charges on the territory of Belarus is unlikely." Details: Hromov stressed that it is difficult to say how real the threat of using nuclear weapons against Ukraine is. "We must not forget that this is a war with an insidious enemy who does not adhere to international law and is ready to do anything to achieve its goals. A vivid example for us is the blowing up of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant by the Russians," he said. Background: On 25 May, the defence ministers of Russia and Belarus signed documents on the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons on Belarusian territory. On the same day, Alexander Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed president of Belarus, said that Russia's nuclear weapons have already begun to be moved to the country. Russian leader Vladimir Putin, at a meeting with Alexander Lukashenko in Sochi, said that tactical nuclear weapons will be delivered to the Republic of Belarus after 7-8 July. On 16 June, Putin announced that he had delivered to Belarus the first batch of nuclear charges, which are to be deployed in this country.

Nuclear charges unlikely to be deployed in Belarus yet – Ukraine's General Staff

Currently, the presence of Russian nuclear weapons on the territory of the Republic of Belarus is unlikely, the Ukrainian military command believes. Source: Brigadier General Oleksii Hromov, Deputy Chief of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in an interview with Ukrinform news agency Quote from Hromov: "I cannot confirm this information (regarding the delivery of the first batch of nuclear charges to Belarus – ed.). For a storage of nuclear weapons, it is necessary to create special conditions and deploy a base for their maintenance. This is a very complex technological process. Today, the presence of nuclear charges on the territory of Belarus is unlikely." Details: Hromov stressed that it is difficult to say how real the threat of using nuclear weapons against Ukraine is. "We must not forget that this is a war with an insidious enemy who does not adhere to international law and is ready to do anything to achieve its goals. A vivid example for us is the blowing up of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant by the Russians," he said. Background: On XX May, the defence ministers of Russia and Belarus signed documents on the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons on Belarusian territory. On the same day, Alexander Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed president of Belarus, said that Russia's nuclear weapons have already begun to be moved to the country. Russian leader Vladimir Putin, at a meeting with Alexander Lukashenko in Sochi, said that tactical nuclear weapons will be delivered to the Republic of Belarus after X-X July. On XX June, Putin announced that he had delivered to Belarus the first batch of nuclear charges, which are to be deployed in this country.

reznikov,vijna,minoboroni

97% of Russian missiles targets are civilian infrastructure – Ukrainian Defence Minister

Ninety seven per cent of Russian missile targets over the nine-month period of full-scale war were civilian targets. In total, 16,000 missile strikes were recorded. Source: Ukraine’s Minister of Defence Oleksiy Reznikov on Twitter Quote: "During the last 9 months, Russia carried out 16,000 missile strikes on the territory of Ukraine. Ninety seven per cent of the targets were civilian infrastructure. We are fighting against a terrorist state. Ukraine will win and hold the war criminals accountable." Details: More than 14,000 strikes targeted buildings, of which 12,000 were in villages and suburbs. More than 250 strikes were directed at transport infrastructure, around 200 at energy facilities, more than 500 at military targets and over 800 at other targets. Background: On 13 October, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) unanimously adopted a resolution that proclaimed Russian Federation a terrorist regime. PACE was the first international organisation to recognize Russia as a terrorist state. On 21 November, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly proclaimed Russian Federation a terrorist regime. On 23 November, the European Parliament voted on a resolution to proclaim Russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism.

XX% of Russian missiles targets are civilian infrastructure – Ukrainian Defence Minister

Ninety seven per cent of Russian missile targets over the nine-month period of full-scale war were civilian targets. In total, XX,XXX missile strikes were recorded. Source: Ukraine’s Minister of Defence Oleksiy Reznikov on Twitter Quote: "During the last X months, Russia carried out XX,XXX missile strikes on the territory of Ukraine. Ninety seven per cent of the targets were civilian infrastructure. We are fighting against a terrorist state. Ukraine will win and hold the war criminals accountable." Details: More than XX,XXX strikes targeted buildings, of which XX,XXX were in villages and suburbs. More than XXX strikes were directed at transport infrastructure, around XXX at energy facilities, more than XXX at military targets and over XXX at other targets. Background: On XX October, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) unanimously adopted a resolution that proclaimed Russian Federation a terrorist regime. PACE was the first international organisation to recognize Russia as a terrorist state. On XX November, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly proclaimed Russian Federation a terrorist regime. On XX November, the European Parliament voted on a resolution to proclaim Russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism.

luganska-oblast,rosija,vijna,water

Russian forces may blow up Svatove Reservoir dam

The National Resistance Center has reported that Russian occupiers may blow up the Svatove Reservoir dam in Luhansk Oblast. Source: National Resistance Center Details: It is noted that a Russian engineering and sapper unit has arrived in the temporarily occupied city of Svatove to study the possibility of blowing up the dam of the local reservoir. Quote: "In this way, the enemy expects to slow down the advance of the armed forces of Ukraine in this section of the front. At the same time, the occupiers are planning to accuse Ukraine of blowing up the dam. Note that such actions are a deliberate destruction of Ukrainian infrastructure and are not expedient, because they do not change the position of forces on the front. We would also draw your attention to the fact that the Russians may use the blowing up of the dam as a reason to deport the local population."

Russian forces may blow up Svatove Reservoir dam

The National Resistance Center has reported that Russian occupiers may blow up the Svatove Reservoir dam in Luhansk Oblast. Source: National Resistance Center Details: It is noted that a Russian engineering and sapper unit has arrived in the temporarily occupied city of Svatove to study the possibility of blowing up the dam of the local reservoir. Quote: "In this way, the enemy expects to slow down the advance of the armed forces of Ukraine in this section of the front. At the same time, the occupiers are planning to accuse Ukraine of blowing up the dam. Note that such actions are a deliberate destruction of Ukrainian infrastructure and are not expedient, because they do not change the position of forces on the front. We would also draw your attention to the fact that the Russians may use the blowing up of the dam as a reason to deport the local population."

rosija,putin,vijna,ukrajina

Peskov addresses those who call for sticking it out “till the end" in Ukraine: "There should be no Stalingrad"

MAZURENKO ALONA — WEDNESDAY, 30 MARCH 2022, 14:05 Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for the Russian President Vladimir Putin, has responded to calls from some Russians to fight in Ukraine till the end, He said "there should be no Stalingrad." Source: Russian propaganda publications RIA Novosti and RT, as well as Meduza, with reference to Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Quote: "We do not have and should not have any Stalingrads in the calendar. This is the first thing. And the main thing is that there should be no room for emotions here. Professionals are negotiating. We need to trust them. The position of the Russian side is well known. It is logical, it has a very strong background. In fact, this position has not changed. We continue to work. And let's leave the emotions to our enemies."

Peskov addresses those who call for sticking it out “till the end" in Ukraine: "There should be no Stalingrad"

MAZURENKO ALONA — WEDNESDAY, XX MARCH XXXX, XX:XX Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for the Russian President Vladimir Putin, has responded to calls from some Russians to fight in Ukraine till the end, He said "there should be no Stalingrad." Source: Russian propaganda publications RIA Novosti and RT, as well as Meduza, with reference to Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Quote: "We do not have and should not have any Stalingrads in the calendar. This is the first thing. And the main thing is that there should be no room for emotions here. Professionals are negotiating. We need to trust them. The position of the Russian side is well known. It is logical, it has a very strong background. In fact, this position has not changed. We continue to work. And let's leave the emotions to our enemies."

zelensky,mizhnarodni-vidnosini,vijna,svit

Zelenskyy calls upon Arab leaders to help Ukrainians despite Russian influence

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called upon the participants of the summit of Arab countries held in Saudi Arabia to support Ukrainians, including Muslims. Source: speech of Zelenskyy at the 32nd session of the Arab League Council Quote: "I am sure that all your nations will understand this our main emotion and main call I want to leave here...A call to help protect our people, including the Ukrainian Muslim community. With me here, honourable Mustafa Dzhemilev, the leader of the Crimean Tatar people, one of the indigenous peoples of Ukraine. Whose home is Crimea, the centre of Muslim culture in Ukraine." Details: Zelenskyy stressed that Crimea was the first Ukrainian territory to be occupied by Russia, and it is mostly in occupied Crimea that Muslims suffer from repression. Zelenskyy also reminded the public about the role of Saudi Arabia in the liberation of the people captured by the Russians in the territory of Ukraine. The president believes that this experience should be expanded. He added that even if there are people at the summit who have different points of view concerning the war in Ukraine, calling it a "conflict", they can still unite for the sake of saving people from Russian captivity. Zelenskyy remarked that there are people who turn a blind eye to captivity and illegal annexation, but no matter how strong Russian influence may be, it is important to remain independent. Before his address at the 32nd Arab League Council on 19 May, Zelenskyy met with Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a speech at the 32nd session of the Arab League Council. Mustafa Dzhemilev, leader of the Crimean Tatars, was a member of the Ukrainian delegation.

Zelenskyy calls upon Arab leaders to help Ukrainians despite Russian influence

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called upon the participants of the summit of Arab countries held in Saudi Arabia to support Ukrainians, including Muslims. Source: speech of Zelenskyy at the XXnd session of the Arab League Council Quote: "I am sure that all your nations will understand this our main emotion and main call I want to leave here...A call to help protect our people, including the Ukrainian Muslim community. With me here, honourable Mustafa Dzhemilev, the leader of the Crimean Tatar people, one of the indigenous peoples of Ukraine. Whose home is Crimea, the centre of Muslim culture in Ukraine." Details: Zelenskyy stressed that Crimea was the first Ukrainian territory to be occupied by Russia, and it is mostly in occupied Crimea that Muslims suffer from repression. Zelenskyy also reminded the public about the role of Saudi Arabia in the liberation of the people captured by the Russians in the territory of Ukraine. The president believes that this experience should be expanded. He added that even if there are people at the summit who have different points of view concerning the war in Ukraine, calling it a "conflict", they can still unite for the sake of saving people from Russian captivity. Zelenskyy remarked that there are people who turn a blind eye to captivity and illegal annexation, but no matter how strong Russian influence may be, it is important to remain independent. Before his address at the XXnd Arab League Council on XX May, Zelenskyy met with Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a speech at the XXnd session of the Arab League Council. Mustafa Dzhemilev, leader of the Crimean Tatars, was a member of the Ukrainian delegation.

vijna,khersonska-oblast

Russians shell village in Kherson Oblast: one person reported killed

Russian invaders targeted a residential building in the village of Novovoskresenske in Kherson Oblast; one person was killed and one more was injured. Source: Kyrylo Tymoshenko, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, on Telegram Quote: "The village of Novovoskresenske, Kherson Oblast, was under fire by Russians last night. They hit a residential building, as a result of which 1 person was killed, [and] 1 person was injured."

Russians shell village in Kherson Oblast: one person reported killed

Russian invaders targeted a residential building in the village of Novovoskresenske in Kherson Oblast; one person was killed and one more was injured. Source: Kyrylo Tymoshenko, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, on Telegram Quote: "The village of Novovoskresenske, Kherson Oblast, was under fire by Russians last night. They hit a residential building, as a result of which X person was killed, [and] X person was injured."

chervonyi-khrest

Ukraine's ombudsman confirms even greater deterioration of Ukraine's cooperation with Red Cross

Public criticism by the Ukrainian authorities against the International Committee of the Red Cross has not eliminated problems in the work of this organisation to resolve problems caused by Russia's military aggression against Ukraine. Source: Dmytro Lubinets, Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) Commissioner for Human Rights, in an interview with Ukrainska Pravda Quote: "I began to criticise them [ICRC – ed.] even more. In general, everything is difficult and complicated with our system of international organisations. And the issue is that they must understand this is a difficult time, not only for Ukraine and for Ukrainians. I do not see any changes in approaches, changes in directions, changes in communication movements with the Russian Federation. I do not see specific mechanisms, how they, fulfilling their mandate, protect the rights of Ukrainian citizens. They don't do that." Details: The Ukrainian ombudsman said that the war between the Russian Federation and Ukraine has shown that the system of international protection of human rights "is a fiction that exists only on paper." Background: On 9 November 2022, the Office of the President of Ukraine announced the creation of a human rights information staff because of the inaction of the ICRC.

Ukraine's ombudsman confirms even greater deterioration of Ukraine's cooperation with Red Cross

Public criticism by the Ukrainian authorities against the International Committee of the Red Cross has not eliminated problems in the work of this organisation to resolve problems caused by Russia's military aggression against Ukraine. Source: Dmytro Lubinets, Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) Commissioner for Human Rights, in an interview with Ukrainska Pravda Quote: "I began to criticise them [ICRC – ed.] even more. In general, everything is difficult and complicated with our system of international organisations. And the issue is that they must understand this is a difficult time, not only for Ukraine and for Ukrainians. I do not see any changes in approaches, changes in directions, changes in communication movements with the Russian Federation. I do not see specific mechanisms, how they, fulfilling their mandate, protect the rights of Ukrainian citizens. They don't do that." Details: The Ukrainian ombudsman said that the war between the Russian Federation and Ukraine has shown that the system of international protection of human rights "is a fiction that exists only on paper." Background: On X November XXXX, the Office of the President of Ukraine announced the creation of a human rights information staff because of the inaction of the ICRC.

rozvidka,obmin,poloneni

Over 1,000 Ukrainian prisoners freed from Russian captivity since 24 February

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – SATURDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2022, 16:37 More than 1,000 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been freed from Russian captivity since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion as part of prisoner exchange agreements between the two countries. Source: Andrii Yusov, representative of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence, during the national 24/7 newscast Quote from Yusov: "More than 1,000 Ukrainians have been freed from Russian captivity since the beginning of the full-scale invasion; more than 30 prisoner exchanges have been held." Details: Yusov said that further prisoner exchanges are currently being discussed: "both a large-scale exchange where all prisoners are swapped, and separate smaller-scale exchanges." The representative of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence underscored that the track record of exchanges has been positive so far and said that he expects that the exchange process will continue apace. Previously: On Saturday, 29 October, Ukraine held another prisoner exchange with Russia: 52 Ukrainian prisoners of war were freed as a result of the exchange. Background: On 26 October, Ukraine brought home 10 Ukrainian defenders and recovered the body of a dead American volunteer as part of an exchange of prisoners of war. On 17 October, 108 Ukrainian women were released as a result of another prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia. As part of a prisoner swap with the Russian occupiers on 22 October, Ukraine succeeded in freeing 215 Ukrainian defenders, including 10 foreigners. The Ukrainian businessman and pro-Russian politician Viktor Medvedchuk, to whose daughter Putin is godfather, was returned to Russia together with 55 Russian occupiers.

Over X,XXX Ukrainian prisoners freed from Russian captivity since XX February

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – SATURDAY, XX OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX More than X,XXX Ukrainian prisoners of war have been freed from Russian captivity since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion as part of prisoner exchange agreements between the two countries. Source: Andrii Yusov, representative of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence, during the national XX/X newscast Quote from Yusov: "More than X,XXX Ukrainians have been freed from Russian captivity since the beginning of the full-scale invasion; more than XX prisoner exchanges have been held." Details: Yusov said that further prisoner exchanges are currently being discussed: "both a large-scale exchange where all prisoners are swapped, and separate smaller-scale exchanges." The representative of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence underscored that the track record of exchanges has been positive so far and said that he expects that the exchange process will continue apace. Previously: On Saturday, XX October, Ukraine held another prisoner exchange with Russia: XX Ukrainian prisoners of war were freed as a result of the exchange. Background: On XX October, Ukraine brought home XX Ukrainian defenders and recovered the body of a dead American volunteer as part of an exchange of prisoners of war. On XX October, XXX Ukrainian women were released as a result of another prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia. As part of a prisoner swap with the Russian occupiers on XX October, Ukraine succeeded in freeing XXX Ukrainian defenders, including XX foreigners. The Ukrainian businessman and pro-Russian politician Viktor Medvedchuk, to whose daughter Putin is godfather, was returned to Russia together with XX Russian occupiers.

okupacia,zaes

Russians plan to put yet another power unit of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on hot shutdown

The Russians intend to switch the third power unit of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to a hot shutdown, despite the lack of compliance with the licensing requirements of the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine. Source: Interfax-Ukraine with reference to Oleh Korikov, Head of Ukraine’s State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate, on the air of the national 24/7 newscast Quote: "The invaders intend to enable the reactor of power unit No 3, which was in scheduled repair as of early March 2022," said Korikov. According to Korikov, the closure and deployment of the reactor plant of power unit No 3, which under the licensing requirements must be in cold shutdown for repairs, creates an increased risk of a nuclear accident. And the actual inoperability of the radiation monitoring system at the ZNPP industrial site makes it impossible to detect a possible radiation incident in a timely manner. In addition, Korikov stressed that today there are not enough qualified personnel at the ZNPP who are able to efficiently perform the deployment of the reactor plant and control the quality of the work performed. Thus, the change in the state of reactor plants, both power unit No 3 and Nos 4-5, is extremely dangerous. "According to licensing requirements, all six power units at Zaporizhzhia NPP, without exception, should be in cold shutdown. In violation of the terms of the licences of the State Atomic Regulation, the invaders switched power units Nos 4 and 5 to a hot shutdown, that is, they warmed up to nominal parameters," Korikov emphasised. Background: In early October, the Russians switched power unit No 4 of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNNP) from the cold shutdown state to the hot shutdown state, increasing the likelihood of a radiation accident.

Russians plan to put yet another power unit of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on hot shutdown

The Russians intend to switch the third power unit of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to a hot shutdown, despite the lack of compliance with the licensing requirements of the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine. Source: Interfax-Ukraine with reference to Oleh Korikov, Head of Ukraine’s State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate, on the air of the national XX/X newscast Quote: "The invaders intend to enable the reactor of power unit No X, which was in scheduled repair as of early March XXXX," said Korikov. According to Korikov, the closure and deployment of the reactor plant of power unit No X, which under the licensing requirements must be in cold shutdown for repairs, creates an increased risk of a nuclear accident. And the actual inoperability of the radiation monitoring system at the ZNPP industrial site makes it impossible to detect a possible radiation incident in a timely manner. In addition, Korikov stressed that today there are not enough qualified personnel at the ZNPP who are able to efficiently perform the deployment of the reactor plant and control the quality of the work performed. Thus, the change in the state of reactor plants, both power unit No X and Nos X-X, is extremely dangerous. "According to licensing requirements, all six power units at Zaporizhzhia NPP, without exception, should be in cold shutdown. In violation of the terms of the licences of the State Atomic Regulation, the invaders switched power units Nos X and X to a hot shutdown, that is, they warmed up to nominal parameters," Korikov emphasised. Background: In early October, the Russians switched power unit No X of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNNP) from the cold shutdown state to the hot shutdown state, increasing the likelihood of a radiation accident.

dnipropetrovska-oblast,zbrojni-sili,bezpilotnyky

Soldiers shot down Russian drone over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Valentyn Reznichenko, the Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, has said that a Russian UAV was shot down in the skies over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on the afternoon of 8 January. Source: Reznichenko on Telegram Quote: "Minus another enemy UAV. Soldiers from Air Command Skhid (East) destroyed an enemy reconnaissance drone in the skies over the oblast."

Soldiers shot down Russian drone over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Valentyn Reznichenko, the Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, has said that a Russian UAV was shot down in the skies over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on the afternoon of X January. Source: Reznichenko on Telegram Quote: "Minus another enemy UAV. Soldiers from Air Command Skhid (East) destroyed an enemy reconnaissance drone in the skies over the oblast."

vinnitska-oblast,rosija,vijna

Iskander missile shot down over Vinnitsa region - Regional State Administration

ROMAN PETRENKO - TUESDAY, 22 MARCH 2022, 15:09 A Russian Iskander cruise missile was shot down in the Vinnitsa region on 22 March, according to Serhiy Borzov, head of the Vinnitsa Regional State Administration. Source: Borzov on Facebook According to Borzov: One more - an Iskander. Details: No details of the downing of the missile have been released yet. This is the only Iskander missile reported damaged in the Vinnytsia region in the last week. Judging by the photo, its wreckage fell in a field. The air-raid sirens in the region sounded at 4:50, 6:48 and 12:46.

Iskander missile shot down over Vinnitsa region - Regional State Administration

ROMAN PETRENKO - TUESDAY, XX MARCH XXXX, XX:XX A Russian Iskander cruise missile was shot down in the Vinnitsa region on XX March, according to Serhiy Borzov, head of the Vinnitsa Regional State Administration. Source: Borzov on Facebook According to Borzov: One more - an Iskander. Details: No details of the downing of the missile have been released yet. This is the only Iskander missile reported damaged in the Vinnytsia region in the last week. Judging by the photo, its wreckage fell in a field. The air-raid sirens in the region sounded at X:XX, X:XX and XX:XX.

krim,vijna

Russians say defence line in Crimea is being built "unconventionally"

Sergey Aksyonov, so-called Head of the Russian administration in occupied Crimea, has said that the construction of the defence line in Crimea is going according to plan, the occupiers are acting "unconventionally". Source: RIA Novosti Quote from Aksyonov: "Everything is going according to plan. And, in fact, we are acting unconventionally there. The topic is such that it cannot be disclosed in the public domain, but I can say that we are acting very unconventionally, asymmetrically, one might say, taking into account all the experience from combat operations." Details: Aksyonov added that the occupiers of Crimea "are not just following plans that were worked out a hundred years ago." He also stated that a large number of people are working on the construction of defence lines. Aksyonov as ever repeated the Russian dictator's favourite phrases that "the Lord helps those who help themselves" and "if you want peace, prepare for war", and added that "all the decisions of the leader [Putin – ed.] will be implemented." Previously, the so-called head of Crimea announced that fortification works "to ensure the safety of residents" had begun on the peninsula and that it was supported by the Russian dictator Putin. Background: Vyacheslav Gladkov, Governor of Russia's Belgorod Oblast, has announced the completion of the construction of a defensive ‘zasechnaya’ line [Great Abatis Line - ed.] on the border with Ukraine.

Russians say defence line in Crimea is being built "unconventionally"

Sergey Aksyonov, so-called Head of the Russian administration in occupied Crimea, has said that the construction of the defence line in Crimea is going according to plan, the occupiers are acting "unconventionally". Source: RIA Novosti Quote from Aksyonov: "Everything is going according to plan. And, in fact, we are acting unconventionally there. The topic is such that it cannot be disclosed in the public domain, but I can say that we are acting very unconventionally, asymmetrically, one might say, taking into account all the experience from combat operations." Details: Aksyonov added that the occupiers of Crimea "are not just following plans that were worked out a hundred years ago." He also stated that a large number of people are working on the construction of defence lines. Aksyonov as ever repeated the Russian dictator's favourite phrases that "the Lord helps those who help themselves" and "if you want peace, prepare for war", and added that "all the decisions of the leader [Putin – ed.] will be implemented." Previously, the so-called head of Crimea announced that fortification works "to ensure the safety of residents" had begun on the peninsula and that it was supported by the Russian dictator Putin. Background: Vyacheslav Gladkov, Governor of Russia's Belgorod Oblast, has announced the completion of the construction of a defensive ‘zasechnaya’ line [Great Abatis Line - ed.] on the border with Ukraine.

bahmut,rosija,vijna,zbrojni-sili

Russian forces lack mechanised forces to advance beyond Bakhmut – ISW

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has suggested that the Russian forces lack the mechanised forces necessary to advance beyond Bakhmut. Source: ISW Details: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on 7 March that the hypothetical Russian capture of Bakhmut would provide Russian forces an "open road" to Kramatorsk, Sloviansk, and other critical settlements in Donetsk Oblast. However, ISW continues to assess, however, that Russian forces lack the capability to exploit the tactical capture of Bakhmut to generate operational effects, and will likely rapidly culminate following the capture of Bakhmut. Russian forces additionally likely lack the mechanised forces necessary to advance beyond Bakhmut, and the tactical "assault detachments" used in assaults against the city are likely unable to conduct manoeuvre warfare. Recent Russian advances within urban areas of Bakhmut demonstrate that Russian forces can secure limited tactical gains with infantry-led frontal assaults. Additionally, Russian forces likely lack the mechanised forces necessary to exploit the roads (which are likely highly fortified) west of Bakhmut. As ISW has previously assessed, Russian forces would have to choose between two diverging lines of advance after capturing Bakhmut. Russian forces could attempt to push towards Kostiatynivka (about 20 km from Bakhmut) or could push northwest along the E40 highway towards the Slovyansk-Kramatorsk area in northwestern Donetsk Oblast (about 40 km northwest of Bakhmut) As ISW suggests, degraded Russian forces would likely have to prioritise the pursuit of just one to have any chance of success – though Russian commanders have repeatedly stretched their forces too thin across multiple axes of advance throughout the invasion of Ukraine. It was noted that Ukrainian forces have also heavily fortified both of these routes, which are supplied by numerous ground lines of communication (GLOCs) running deep into the Ukrainian rear, and any Russian attempt to advance down these roads would likely be "highly costly". "Russian forces remain unlikely to secure more than a tactical victory following 10 months of assaults," the report said. Key Takeaways from 7 March: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on 7 March that Russian forces will have an "open road" to capture key cities in Donbas. Russian forces likely lack the mechanised forces necessary to advance beyond Bakhmut, and the tactical "assault detachments" used in assaults against Bakhmut are likely unable to conduct manoeuvre warfare. Russian forces have likely captured the eastern part of Bakhmut following a controlled Ukrainian withdrawal as of 7 March. Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu reiterated boilerplate rhetoric seeking to deter further Western military aid to Ukraine. Shoigu additionally outlined long-term and likely aspirational efforts to restore and expand the Russian officer corps. Russia exchanged 130 Ukrainian prisoners-of-war (POWs) for 90 Russian POWs on 7 March. US Air Force General James Hecker confirmed that the US has provided Ukraine with Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range (JDAM-ER) kits. Russian forces conducted limited ground attacks along the Kupiansk-Svatove-Kreminna line. Russian forces continued ground attacks along the Avdiivka-Donetsk City line. A Russian source claimed that Ukrainian forces attempt to conduct operations across the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast. Russian federal authorities continue to place the onus of solving mobilisation issues onto Russian regional authorities who then absolve themselves of ongoing Russian command issues. Russian occupation authorities continue to import employees from various Russian law enforcement agencies to staff vacancies in occupation administrations.

Russian forces lack mechanised forces to advance beyond Bakhmut – ISW

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has suggested that the Russian forces lack the mechanised forces necessary to advance beyond Bakhmut. Source: ISW Details: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on X March that the hypothetical Russian capture of Bakhmut would provide Russian forces an "open road" to Kramatorsk, Sloviansk, and other critical settlements in Donetsk Oblast. However, ISW continues to assess, however, that Russian forces lack the capability to exploit the tactical capture of Bakhmut to generate operational effects, and will likely rapidly culminate following the capture of Bakhmut. Russian forces additionally likely lack the mechanised forces necessary to advance beyond Bakhmut, and the tactical "assault detachments" used in assaults against the city are likely unable to conduct manoeuvre warfare. Recent Russian advances within urban areas of Bakhmut demonstrate that Russian forces can secure limited tactical gains with infantry-led frontal assaults. Additionally, Russian forces likely lack the mechanised forces necessary to exploit the roads (which are likely highly fortified) west of Bakhmut. As ISW has previously assessed, Russian forces would have to choose between two diverging lines of advance after capturing Bakhmut. Russian forces could attempt to push towards Kostiatynivka (about XX km from Bakhmut) or could push northwest along the EXX highway towards the Slovyansk-Kramatorsk area in northwestern Donetsk Oblast (about XX km northwest of Bakhmut) As ISW suggests, degraded Russian forces would likely have to prioritise the pursuit of just one to have any chance of success – though Russian commanders have repeatedly stretched their forces too thin across multiple axes of advance throughout the invasion of Ukraine. It was noted that Ukrainian forces have also heavily fortified both of these routes, which are supplied by numerous ground lines of communication (GLOCs) running deep into the Ukrainian rear, and any Russian attempt to advance down these roads would likely be "highly costly". "Russian forces remain unlikely to secure more than a tactical victory following XX months of assaults," the report said. Key Takeaways from X March: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on X March that Russian forces will have an "open road" to capture key cities in Donbas. Russian forces likely lack the mechanised forces necessary to advance beyond Bakhmut, and the tactical "assault detachments" used in assaults against Bakhmut are likely unable to conduct manoeuvre warfare. Russian forces have likely captured the eastern part of Bakhmut following a controlled Ukrainian withdrawal as of X March. Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu reiterated boilerplate rhetoric seeking to deter further Western military aid to Ukraine. Shoigu additionally outlined long-term and likely aspirational efforts to restore and expand the Russian officer corps. Russia exchanged XXX Ukrainian prisoners-of-war (POWs) for XX Russian POWs on X March. US Air Force General James Hecker confirmed that the US has provided Ukraine with Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range (JDAM-ER) kits. Russian forces conducted limited ground attacks along the Kupiansk-Svatove-Kreminna line. Russian forces continued ground attacks along the Avdiivka-Donetsk City line. A Russian source claimed that Ukrainian forces attempt to conduct operations across the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast. Russian federal authorities continue to place the onus of solving mobilisation issues onto Russian regional authorities who then absolve themselves of ongoing Russian command issues. Russian occupation authorities continue to import employees from various Russian law enforcement agencies to staff vacancies in occupation administrations.

okupacia,genshtab,khersonska-oblast

Occupiers left two villages in Kherson Oblast – General Staff

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — SATURDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2022, 18:29 The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine says all Russian occupiers have left the villages of Charivne and Chkalove in Kherson Oblast, while officers and medical personnel have been evacuated from Beryslav. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 18:00 on 22 October Quote: "Separate units of the Russian occupying forces continue to leave the temporarily occupied territory of Kherson Oblast. At the same time, there has been an increase in cases of looting and robberies of local residents. According to available information, the Russians have completely withdrawn from the villages of Charivne and Chkalove; officers and medical personnel have been evacuated from Beryslav." Details: There has been an increase in cases of looting and illegal actions in the city of Kherson. The occupiers are seizing cars from the local population and trying to leave the city via a ferry crossing near the Antonivka Road Bridge. In addition, the practice of using the premises of educational institutions to house Russian units continues in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. At the same time, the children of local residents continue to be educated. Background: Due to the "tense situation at the frontline", on 22 October the occupation "authorities" of Kherson region ordered residents to leave Kherson and move to the left bank of the Dnipro River. On 20 October, it was reported that the Russian occupiers were moving military equipment and troops from the right to the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson region against the backdrop of the recent rapid successes achieved by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in liberating Kherson Oblast.

Occupiers left two villages in Kherson Oblast – General Staff

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — SATURDAY, XX OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine says all Russian occupiers have left the villages of Charivne and Chkalove in Kherson Oblast, while officers and medical personnel have been evacuated from Beryslav. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of XX:XX on XX October Quote: "Separate units of the Russian occupying forces continue to leave the temporarily occupied territory of Kherson Oblast. At the same time, there has been an increase in cases of looting and robberies of local residents. According to available information, the Russians have completely withdrawn from the villages of Charivne and Chkalove; officers and medical personnel have been evacuated from Beryslav." Details: There has been an increase in cases of looting and illegal actions in the city of Kherson. The occupiers are seizing cars from the local population and trying to leave the city via a ferry crossing near the Antonivka Road Bridge. In addition, the practice of using the premises of educational institutions to house Russian units continues in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. At the same time, the children of local residents continue to be educated. Background: Due to the "tense situation at the frontline", on XX October the occupation "authorities" of Kherson region ordered residents to leave Kherson and move to the left bank of the Dnipro River. On XX October, it was reported that the Russian occupiers were moving military equipment and troops from the right to the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson region against the backdrop of the recent rapid successes achieved by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in liberating Kherson Oblast.

aresht,groshi,rosija,chekhija

Czech Republic to freeze all Russian state assets – Czech Foreign Ministry

The Czech Republic plans to freeze all Russian state assets on its territory. The country's government supported on Wednesday the corresponding proposal of Jan Lipavský, the Czech Foreign Minister. Source: Lipavský on Twitter (X), European Pravda reports Details: "Following my proposal, the government today approved the freezing of Russian state assets in the Czech Republic. This is the end of the commercial activity that Russia uses to finance the murders of Ukrainians," the Czech Foreign Minister tweeted. He did not specify the amount of these assets or the timing of the decision. At the same time, at a press conference quoted by the Novinky portal, Lipavský stated that Goszagransobstvennost, the Russian federal enterprise for managing assets abroad and the administration of the affairs of the Russian President, was included in the Czech sanctions list. Quote: "The company is a legal entity that finances the Russian regime that is killing civilians in Ukraine," he said. The Czech Foreign Minister noted that real estate objects related to Goszagransobstvennost are located mainly in Prague and Karlovy Vary. The company's financial accounts will be blocked, and its property in the land registry will be frozen, so that it cannot sell the property. Reminder: In total, the Czech Republic froze sanctioned assets worth more than €415 million. In addition, the country has a national sanctions list against Russia, which includes Moscow Patriarch Kirill, Russian oligarch Vladimir Yevtushenko and his son, as well as Boris Obnosov, Russia's main manufacturer of missiles, and his son-in-law, who lives in Prague.

Czech Republic to freeze all Russian state assets – Czech Foreign Ministry

The Czech Republic plans to freeze all Russian state assets on its territory. The country's government supported on Wednesday the corresponding proposal of Jan Lipavský, the Czech Foreign Minister. Source: Lipavský on Twitter (X), European Pravda reports Details: "Following my proposal, the government today approved the freezing of Russian state assets in the Czech Republic. This is the end of the commercial activity that Russia uses to finance the murders of Ukrainians," the Czech Foreign Minister tweeted. He did not specify the amount of these assets or the timing of the decision. At the same time, at a press conference quoted by the Novinky portal, Lipavský stated that Goszagransobstvennost, the Russian federal enterprise for managing assets abroad and the administration of the affairs of the Russian President, was included in the Czech sanctions list. Quote: "The company is a legal entity that finances the Russian regime that is killing civilians in Ukraine," he said. The Czech Foreign Minister noted that real estate objects related to Goszagransobstvennost are located mainly in Prague and Karlovy Vary. The company's financial accounts will be blocked, and its property in the land registry will be frozen, so that it cannot sell the property. Reminder: In total, the Czech Republic froze sanctioned assets worth more than €XXX million. In addition, the country has a national sanctions list against Russia, which includes Moscow Patriarch Kirill, Russian oligarch Vladimir Yevtushenko and his son, as well as Boris Obnosov, Russia's main manufacturer of missiles, and his son-in-law, who lives in Prague.

chernigivska-oblast,vijna

Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed Russian tank squadron in Chernihiv region

Ad verbatim : "As a result of fighting for independence of our country in the ​​Pryluky district, one of the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a tank company of the Russian army. The tank company was destroyed along with the soldiers. "

Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed Russian tank squadron in Chernihiv region

Ad verbatim : "As a result of fighting for independence of our country in the ​​Pryluky district, one of the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a tank company of the Russian army. The tank company was destroyed along with the soldiers. "

lyman,sbu

Security Service of Ukraine releases video of informer being detained in liberated Lyman

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has exposed and detained an informant who had been passing on information about the locations of Ukrainian defenders in frontline areas of Donetsk Oblast to the occupiers. Source: Security Service of Ukraine Quote: "The ‘area of special attention’ of the defendant included the locations and movements of units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Security Service of Ukraine on the territory of liberated Lyman. In addition, he passed the coordinates of local railway infrastructure facilities to the aggressor." Details: SSU officers detained the man while he was performing a reconnaissance task. The informant turned out to be an unemployed resident of Lyman who was in contact with a fighter from the occupation force of the Southern Military District of the Russian Armed Forces. Having received his instructions, he would walk around the territory of the liberated city and record the locations of Ukrainian defenders and infrastructure facilities. The informant then passed the data to the fighter using the banned Russian social network Odnoklassniki (Classmates). SSU investigators have served him with a notice of suspicion under Art. 111-1.7 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (assisting armed formations of the aggressor state in conducting hostilities against the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations). The man is currently in custody. He faces up to 15 years in prison.

Security Service of Ukraine releases video of informer being detained in liberated Lyman

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has exposed and detained an informant who had been passing on information about the locations of Ukrainian defenders in frontline areas of Donetsk Oblast to the occupiers. Source: Security Service of Ukraine Quote: "The ‘area of special attention’ of the defendant included the locations and movements of units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Security Service of Ukraine on the territory of liberated Lyman. In addition, he passed the coordinates of local railway infrastructure facilities to the aggressor." Details: SSU officers detained the man while he was performing a reconnaissance task. The informant turned out to be an unemployed resident of Lyman who was in contact with a fighter from the occupation force of the Southern Military District of the Russian Armed Forces. Having received his instructions, he would walk around the territory of the liberated city and record the locations of Ukrainian defenders and infrastructure facilities. The informant then passed the data to the fighter using the banned Russian social network Odnoklassniki (Classmates). SSU investigators have served him with a notice of suspicion under Art. XXX-X.X of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (assisting armed formations of the aggressor state in conducting hostilities against the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations). The man is currently in custody. He faces up to XX years in prison.

rosija,kndr

North Korea and Russia continue to expand cooperation

North Korea and Russia have signed a protocol for expanding cooperation following the bilateral talks on economy, science, and technology in Pyongyang. Source: Yonhap with reference to North Korea's state-run media statements on Thursday, as reported by European Pravda Details: The official Korean Central News Agency said the protocol was signed after the two countries held the 10th meeting of the Committee for Cooperation in Trade, Economy, Science and Technology on Wednesday, 15 November. The meeting followed the summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin in September. On Tuesday, a Russian government delegation led by Russian Natural Resources and Ecology Minister Aleksandr Kozlov arrived in Pyongyang. The North Korean Central News Agency reported that sides discussed at the meeting steps to "revitalising and expanding the multifaceted bilateral exchange and cooperation in different fields, including trade, economy, science and technology". This follows the agreement established during the Kim-Putin summit. The North Korea-Russia Joint Committee, a consultative body at the ministerial level focusing on economic cooperation, held nine rounds of meetings between 1996 and 2019. Seoul's Unification Ministry previously said the committee is likely to discuss various issues at the November meeting, ranging from food aid, economic and logistics cooperation to sending North Korean workers to Russia. A separate report from the North Korean Central News Agency said sports ministers of North Korea and Russia held talks in Pyongyang and signed an agreement to expand exchanges and cooperation in the sports field for 2024-2026. Background: North Korea and Russia have recently intensified their interaction. South Korean military intelligence said North Korea provided Russia with over a million rounds of artillery for use in the war against Ukraine. In early November, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during a visit to South Korea, discussed with Seoul shared concerns about Russia providing North Korea with military technology and how to counter it. Earlier, Blinken expressed concern that Russia could transfer nuclear and ballistic technology to North Korea.

North Korea and Russia continue to expand cooperation

North Korea and Russia have signed a protocol for expanding cooperation following the bilateral talks on economy, science, and technology in Pyongyang. Source: Yonhap with reference to North Korea's state-run media statements on Thursday, as reported by European Pravda Details: The official Korean Central News Agency said the protocol was signed after the two countries held the XXth meeting of the Committee for Cooperation in Trade, Economy, Science and Technology on Wednesday, XX November. The meeting followed the summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin in September. On Tuesday, a Russian government delegation led by Russian Natural Resources and Ecology Minister Aleksandr Kozlov arrived in Pyongyang. The North Korean Central News Agency reported that sides discussed at the meeting steps to "revitalising and expanding the multifaceted bilateral exchange and cooperation in different fields, including trade, economy, science and technology". This follows the agreement established during the Kim-Putin summit. The North Korea-Russia Joint Committee, a consultative body at the ministerial level focusing on economic cooperation, held nine rounds of meetings between XXXX and XXXX. Seoul's Unification Ministry previously said the committee is likely to discuss various issues at the November meeting, ranging from food aid, economic and logistics cooperation to sending North Korean workers to Russia. A separate report from the North Korean Central News Agency said sports ministers of North Korea and Russia held talks in Pyongyang and signed an agreement to expand exchanges and cooperation in the sports field for XXXX-XXXX. Background: North Korea and Russia have recently intensified their interaction. South Korean military intelligence said North Korea provided Russia with over a million rounds of artillery for use in the war against Ukraine. In early November, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during a visit to South Korea, discussed with Seoul shared concerns about Russia providing North Korea with military technology and how to counter it. Earlier, Blinken expressed concern that Russia could transfer nuclear and ballistic technology to North Korea.

rosija,vijna,ukrajina

Russian forces attempt to breach Ukrainian defences on Bakhmut front; Kadyrovites conduct assault operations – General Staff report

STANISLAV POHORILOV – FRIDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER 2022, 18:45 Russian forces continue to attack Ukrainian troops along the entire front, but without success. For example, the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled Russian attacks on Soledar, Bakhmutske and Vesela Dolyna. The Kadyrovites [units of the Russian Armed Forces that are subordinate to Ramzan Kadyrov, Head of the Chechen Republic of the Russian Federation - ed.] are attempting to advance on Zaitseve and Maiorsk. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 18:00 on 2 September Details: Russian forces are attempting to establish control over the entire territory of Donetsk Oblast and to maintain control over the previously occupied territories of Kherson, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Mykolaiv oblasts. They are continuing to conduct missile and airstrikes on military and civilian targets across Ukraine. In particular, the Russians carried out five missile strikes on the city of Kharkiv overnight and in the morning of 2 September, including two strikes using an S-300 anti-aircraft missile system. They also fired 23 rockets using Grad and Uragan multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS); they used cluster munitions in two of these attacks. Russian aircraft conducted nine airstrikes on Marinka, Soledar, Peremoha and Zaitseve. Meanwhile, there were no significant changes on the Volyn and Polissia fronts. Units of the Belarusian Armed Forces are continuing to carry out tasks to reinforce the security of the Belarusian-Ukrainian border in Brest and Gomel oblasts (Belarus). Planned inspections of units of the Belarusian Armed Forces are currently underway, as are the preparations for another round of military exercises. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) units of the Russian Armed Forces have been deployed in the Belarusian city of Brest; these units are set to join the reconnaissance efforts in the border-adjacent areas of Ukraine. Russia is maintaining several units of its Armed Forces on the Sivershchyna front, in the parts of Bryansk and Kursk oblasts (Russia) near the Russian-Ukrainian border. Russian forces fired on areas in and around Senkivka, Khrinivka and Kamianska Sloboda in Chernihiv Oblast; and Novovasylivka, Maiske, Sukhodil and Nova Sloboda in Sumy Oblast. There were no significant changes on the Slobozhanshchyna front, where the Ukrainian Defence Forces are maintaining their positions and preventing the Russian troops from advancing further into Ukrainian territory. On the Kharkiv front, Russian forces fired on areas in and around Udy, Sosnivka, Velyki Prokhody, Pytomnyk, Ruski Tyshky, Cherkaski Tyshky, Petrivka, Peremoha, Staryi Saltiv and Pryshyb. The Russians planted remotely delivered mines in the area in the vicinity of Lebiazhe. The Ukrainian Defence Forces successfully repelled a Russian attack near Husarivka. On the Sloviansk front, Russian forces used tank guns, mortars, tubed artillery and MLRS to fire on areas in and around Vernopillia, Brazhivka, Dibrivne, Dolyna, Bohorodychne, Donetske, Raihorodok and Krasnopillia, but did not undertake offensive operations. On the Kramatorsk front, the Russians fired on areas in and around Verkhnokamianske, Ivano-Darivka, Pereizne, Vesele, Rozdolivka, Hryhorivka and Siversk. On the Bakhmut front, Russian forces used mortars, tank guns, and tubed and rocket artillery to fire on areas in and around Bilohorivka, Yakovlivka, Soledar, Bakhmutske, Kodema, Maiorsk, New-York, Sukha Balka and Yurivka. The Ukrainian Defence Forces repelled Russian attacks on Soledar, Bakhmutske and Vesela Dolyna. Units of Kadyrovites carried out offensive operations in an attempt to advance on Zaitseve and Maiorsk; fighting is still underway there. On the Avdiivka front, the Russian forces fired on the cities, towns and villages of Avdiivka, Karlivka, Pervomaiske, Vodiane, Opytne, Vesele, Krasnohorivka, Heorhiivka and Marinka. The Russians also conducted offensive and assault operations in order to improve their tactical positions in the vicinity of Pervomaiske, Opytne and Nevelske. However, the coordinated actions of the Ukrainian Defence Forces forced the Russians to retreat to their previously held positions. Russian troops did not undertake any offensive operations on the Novopavlivka front, but continued to fire on areas in and around Velyka Novosilka, Neskuchne, Bohoiavlenka, Prechystivka, Novomaiorsk and Mykilske. On the Zaporizhzhia front, Russians forces fired on areas in and around Novoocheretuvate, Novosilka, Vremivka, Novopil, Novodarivka, Zaliznychne, Dorozhnianka, Novodanylivka and Bilohiria. Finally, on the Pivdennyi Buh front, the Russians fired on Shyroke, Partyzanske, Novopetrivka, Trudoliubivka, Liubomyrivka, Shevchenkove, Luch, Stepova Dolyna, Prybuzke, Lymany, Tavriiske and Liubymivka. The Ukrainian Armed Forces have successfully repelled Russian assaults near Vysokopillia and Potomkine. Russian ships are continuing to conduct reconnaissance and to block civilian shipping in the waters of the Black and Azov seas. There is an ongoing threat of missile attacks on infrastructure targets across the territory of Ukraine. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

Russian forces attempt to breach Ukrainian defences on Bakhmut front; Kadyrovites conduct assault operations – General Staff report

STANISLAV POHORILOV – FRIDAY, X SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX Russian forces continue to attack Ukrainian troops along the entire front, but without success. For example, the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled Russian attacks on Soledar, Bakhmutske and Vesela Dolyna. The Kadyrovites [units of the Russian Armed Forces that are subordinate to Ramzan Kadyrov, Head of the Chechen Republic of the Russian Federation - ed.] are attempting to advance on Zaitseve and Maiorsk. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of XX:XX on X September Details: Russian forces are attempting to establish control over the entire territory of Donetsk Oblast and to maintain control over the previously occupied territories of Kherson, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Mykolaiv oblasts. They are continuing to conduct missile and airstrikes on military and civilian targets across Ukraine. In particular, the Russians carried out five missile strikes on the city of Kharkiv overnight and in the morning of X September, including two strikes using an S-XXX anti-aircraft missile system. They also fired XX rockets using Grad and Uragan multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS); they used cluster munitions in two of these attacks. Russian aircraft conducted nine airstrikes on Marinka, Soledar, Peremoha and Zaitseve. Meanwhile, there were no significant changes on the Volyn and Polissia fronts. Units of the Belarusian Armed Forces are continuing to carry out tasks to reinforce the security of the Belarusian-Ukrainian border in Brest and Gomel oblasts (Belarus). Planned inspections of units of the Belarusian Armed Forces are currently underway, as are the preparations for another round of military exercises. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) units of the Russian Armed Forces have been deployed in the Belarusian city of Brest; these units are set to join the reconnaissance efforts in the border-adjacent areas of Ukraine. Russia is maintaining several units of its Armed Forces on the Sivershchyna front, in the parts of Bryansk and Kursk oblasts (Russia) near the Russian-Ukrainian border. Russian forces fired on areas in and around Senkivka, Khrinivka and Kamianska Sloboda in Chernihiv Oblast; and Novovasylivka, Maiske, Sukhodil and Nova Sloboda in Sumy Oblast. There were no significant changes on the Slobozhanshchyna front, where the Ukrainian Defence Forces are maintaining their positions and preventing the Russian troops from advancing further into Ukrainian territory. On the Kharkiv front, Russian forces fired on areas in and around Udy, Sosnivka, Velyki Prokhody, Pytomnyk, Ruski Tyshky, Cherkaski Tyshky, Petrivka, Peremoha, Staryi Saltiv and Pryshyb. The Russians planted remotely delivered mines in the area in the vicinity of Lebiazhe. The Ukrainian Defence Forces successfully repelled a Russian attack near Husarivka. On the Sloviansk front, Russian forces used tank guns, mortars, tubed artillery and MLRS to fire on areas in and around Vernopillia, Brazhivka, Dibrivne, Dolyna, Bohorodychne, Donetske, Raihorodok and Krasnopillia, but did not undertake offensive operations. On the Kramatorsk front, the Russians fired on areas in and around Verkhnokamianske, Ivano-Darivka, Pereizne, Vesele, Rozdolivka, Hryhorivka and Siversk. On the Bakhmut front, Russian forces used mortars, tank guns, and tubed and rocket artillery to fire on areas in and around Bilohorivka, Yakovlivka, Soledar, Bakhmutske, Kodema, Maiorsk, New-York, Sukha Balka and Yurivka. The Ukrainian Defence Forces repelled Russian attacks on Soledar, Bakhmutske and Vesela Dolyna. Units of Kadyrovites carried out offensive operations in an attempt to advance on Zaitseve and Maiorsk; fighting is still underway there. On the Avdiivka front, the Russian forces fired on the cities, towns and villages of Avdiivka, Karlivka, Pervomaiske, Vodiane, Opytne, Vesele, Krasnohorivka, Heorhiivka and Marinka. The Russians also conducted offensive and assault operations in order to improve their tactical positions in the vicinity of Pervomaiske, Opytne and Nevelske. However, the coordinated actions of the Ukrainian Defence Forces forced the Russians to retreat to their previously held positions. Russian troops did not undertake any offensive operations on the Novopavlivka front, but continued to fire on areas in and around Velyka Novosilka, Neskuchne, Bohoiavlenka, Prechystivka, Novomaiorsk and Mykilske. On the Zaporizhzhia front, Russians forces fired on areas in and around Novoocheretuvate, Novosilka, Vremivka, Novopil, Novodarivka, Zaliznychne, Dorozhnianka, Novodanylivka and Bilohiria. Finally, on the Pivdennyi Buh front, the Russians fired on Shyroke, Partyzanske, Novopetrivka, Trudoliubivka, Liubomyrivka, Shevchenkove, Luch, Stepova Dolyna, Prybuzke, Lymany, Tavriiske and Liubymivka. The Ukrainian Armed Forces have successfully repelled Russian assaults near Vysokopillia and Potomkine. Russian ships are continuing to conduct reconnaissance and to block civilian shipping in the waters of the Black and Azov seas. There is an ongoing threat of missile attacks on infrastructure targets across the territory of Ukraine. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

ukrajina,melitopol

Russian-appointed puppet in charge of sports and culture target of assassination attempt in Melitopol

The Russians have reported that in occupied Melitopol there was an assassination attempt on Andrii Boiko, the Russian-installed "Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism" of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Source: Kremlin-aligned news outlet RIA Novosti, quoting Volodymyr Rohov, a collaborator; Ivan Fedorov, the Mayor of Melitopol Quote: "There was a targeted explosion intended to kill him. An improvised explosive device detonated in a densely inhabited residential building in the yard of a high-rise building, where many civilians could have been injured." Details: According to Rohov, Boiko sustained minor injuries; he was taken to the hospital and "the victim's life is not in danger". Fedorov has published a photo of the explosion site.

Russian-appointed puppet in charge of sports and culture target of assassination attempt in Melitopol

The Russians have reported that in occupied Melitopol there was an assassination attempt on Andrii Boiko, the Russian-installed "Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism" of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Source: Kremlin-aligned news outlet RIA Novosti, quoting Volodymyr Rohov, a collaborator; Ivan Fedorov, the Mayor of Melitopol Quote: "There was a targeted explosion intended to kill him. An improvised explosive device detonated in a densely inhabited residential building in the yard of a high-rise building, where many civilians could have been injured." Details: According to Rohov, Boiko sustained minor injuries; he was taken to the hospital and "the victim's life is not in danger". Fedorov has published a photo of the explosion site.

rosija,zaporizkaoblast,vijna,genshtab

Armed Forces of Ukraine are successfully operating in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, while occupiers have personnel problems

The Russian invaders are looking for someone to fill vacant positions in their illegal "government" in the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Source: report of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of 18:00 on Wednesday, 2 November Quote: "According to the updated information, as a result of the successful actions of the defence forces units in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, over the previous days, the occupiers brought about 100 seriously wounded [soldiers -ed.] to hospitals in Tokmak and Melitopol. Due to the regular deaths of collaborators and their refusal to perform their duties, the enemy is holding competitions to fill vacant positions in the occupation authorities in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast." Details: In general, the Russian Federation is trying to hold the temporarily occupied territories, focusing its efforts on deterring the actions of the Ukrainian defence forces on certain fronts. The Russians are conducting offensive actions on the Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Novopavlivka fronts. Russian troops are attacking units of the defence forces along the contact line, carrying out fortification equipment along the borders on certain fronts, and conducting aerial reconnaissance. The invaders continue to strike critical infrastructure and civilian housing in violation of international humanitarian law, and the laws and customs of war. Over the course of the day, the Russians carried out one missile and 12 air strikes. and more than 25 MLRS attacks. At night, the Russian troops again attacked infrastructure facilities in Ukraine with missiles and Iranian-made Shahed-136 attack UAVs in the area of more than 15 settlements. Among them are Kremenchuk in Poltava Oblast, Uhledar and Vodiane in Donetsk Oblast, and Smila in Cherkasy Oblast. There are no significant changes on the Volyn and Polissia fronts. The Republic of Belarus continues to support the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The threat of new strikes and UAV attacks remains, particularly from the territory of the Republic of Belarus. The Russians opened fire on other fronts: on the Sivershchyna front - from mortars and tubed artillery, in the areas in and around the settlements of Hai and Senkivka, Chernihiv Oblast; on the Slobozhanshchyna front - from mortars, tubed and rocket artillery, in the areas in and around the settlements of Vovchansk, Hatyshche, Hlyboka, Dvorichne, Kozacha Lopan and Krasne; on the Kupiansk and Lyman front - from mortars, tubed and rocket artillery, in the areas in and around the settlements of Berestove, Hrekivka, Zarichne, Nadiia and Nevske; on the Bakhmut front - from tanks, mortars, tubed and rocket artillery in the areas in and around the settlements of Bakhmut, Bakhmutske, Bilohorivka, Ivanhrad, Maiorsk, Rozdolivka, Opytne and Soledar; on the Avdiivka front - from tanks, mortars, tubed and rocket artillery, in the areas in and around the settlements of Avdiivka, Vodiane, Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Nevelske, Novomykhailivka and Pervomaiske; on the Novopavlivka front - from tanks, mortars, tubed and rocket artillery in the areas in and around Velyka Novosilka, Vremivka, Vuhledar, Mykilske, Pavlivka and Prechystivka settlements; on the Zaporizhzhia front - from tanks, mortars, tubed and rocket artillery, in the areas in and around the settlements of Bilohiria, Huliaipole, Kamianske, Mala Tokmachka, Novopil, Novosilka, Orikhiv and Shcherbaky. on the Pivdennyi Buh front, more than 15 settlements situated along the line of contact came under Russian fire. The Ukrainian Air Force carried out 20 strikes on Russian troops over the past 24 hours. The Ukrainian forces hit clusters of weapons and military equipment, as well as positions of the Russian air defence systems. Ukraine’s Rocket and Artillery Forces hit three clusters of manpower, weapons and military equipment, an ammunition depot and the other important sites used by the Russians in the course of the day. Ukraine's confrontation with the Russian large-scale invasion continues for 252 days.

Armed Forces of Ukraine are successfully operating in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, while occupiers have personnel problems

The Russian invaders are looking for someone to fill vacant positions in their illegal "government" in the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Source: report of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of XX:XX on Wednesday, X November Quote: "According to the updated information, as a result of the successful actions of the defence forces units in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, over the previous days, the occupiers brought about XXX seriously wounded [soldiers -ed.] to hospitals in Tokmak and Melitopol. Due to the regular deaths of collaborators and their refusal to perform their duties, the enemy is holding competitions to fill vacant positions in the occupation authorities in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast." Details: In general, the Russian Federation is trying to hold the temporarily occupied territories, focusing its efforts on deterring the actions of the Ukrainian defence forces on certain fronts. The Russians are conducting offensive actions on the Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Novopavlivka fronts. Russian troops are attacking units of the defence forces along the contact line, carrying out fortification equipment along the borders on certain fronts, and conducting aerial reconnaissance. The invaders continue to strike critical infrastructure and civilian housing in violation of international humanitarian law, and the laws and customs of war. Over the course of the day, the Russians carried out one missile and XX air strikes. and more than XX MLRS attacks. At night, the Russian troops again attacked infrastructure facilities in Ukraine with missiles and Iranian-made Shahed-XXX attack UAVs in the area of more than XX settlements. Among them are Kremenchuk in Poltava Oblast, Uhledar and Vodiane in Donetsk Oblast, and Smila in Cherkasy Oblast. There are no significant changes on the Volyn and Polissia fronts. The Republic of Belarus continues to support the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The threat of new strikes and UAV attacks remains, particularly from the territory of the Republic of Belarus. The Russians opened fire on other fronts: on the Sivershchyna front - from mortars and tubed artillery, in the areas in and around the settlements of Hai and Senkivka, Chernihiv Oblast; on the Slobozhanshchyna front - from mortars, tubed and rocket artillery, in the areas in and around the settlements of Vovchansk, Hatyshche, Hlyboka, Dvorichne, Kozacha Lopan and Krasne; on the Kupiansk and Lyman front - from mortars, tubed and rocket artillery, in the areas in and around the settlements of Berestove, Hrekivka, Zarichne, Nadiia and Nevske; on the Bakhmut front - from tanks, mortars, tubed and rocket artillery in the areas in and around the settlements of Bakhmut, Bakhmutske, Bilohorivka, Ivanhrad, Maiorsk, Rozdolivka, Opytne and Soledar; on the Avdiivka front - from tanks, mortars, tubed and rocket artillery, in the areas in and around the settlements of Avdiivka, Vodiane, Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Nevelske, Novomykhailivka and Pervomaiske; on the Novopavlivka front - from tanks, mortars, tubed and rocket artillery in the areas in and around Velyka Novosilka, Vremivka, Vuhledar, Mykilske, Pavlivka and Prechystivka settlements; on the Zaporizhzhia front - from tanks, mortars, tubed and rocket artillery, in the areas in and around the settlements of Bilohiria, Huliaipole, Kamianske, Mala Tokmachka, Novopil, Novosilka, Orikhiv and Shcherbaky. on the Pivdennyi Buh front, more than XX settlements situated along the line of contact came under Russian fire. The Ukrainian Air Force carried out XX strikes on Russian troops over the past XX hours. The Ukrainian forces hit clusters of weapons and military equipment, as well as positions of the Russian air defence systems. Ukraine’s Rocket and Artillery Forces hit three clusters of manpower, weapons and military equipment, an ammunition depot and the other important sites used by the Russians in the course of the day. Ukraine's confrontation with the Russian large-scale invasion continues for XXX days.

luganska-oblast,vijna

Russian troops deploy multiple rocket launchers to shell Zolote: 5 wounded

Valentyna Romanenko – Friday, 8 April 2022, 18:27 Russian occupying forces carried out an attack on the town of Zolote in the Luhansk region using multiple rocket launchers. At least 5 people were wounded in the attack. Source: Serhiy Haidai, Head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration According to Haidai: "The Russian army has been relentlessly shelling the Hirske hromada (municipality - ed.) for almost two days, keeping the local residents in fear. During the day, the enemy’s multiple rocket launchers opened volley fire on the town of Zolote. Several buildings are burning, and at least five people have been wounded. Not taking into account the situation in Zolote, where the count of damaged property continues, over the course of today the enemy has destroyed 11 properties, 8 of which are residential buildings in Sievierodonetsk, Lysychansk, Kreminna, and Zolote."

Russian troops deploy multiple rocket launchers to shell Zolote: X wounded

Valentyna Romanenko – Friday, X April XXXX, XX:XX Russian occupying forces carried out an attack on the town of Zolote in the Luhansk region using multiple rocket launchers. At least X people were wounded in the attack. Source: Serhiy Haidai, Head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration According to Haidai: "The Russian army has been relentlessly shelling the Hirske hromada (municipality - ed.) for almost two days, keeping the local residents in fear. During the day, the enemy’s multiple rocket launchers opened volley fire on the town of Zolote. Several buildings are burning, and at least five people have been wounded. Not taking into account the situation in Zolote, where the count of damaged property continues, over the course of today the enemy has destroyed XX properties, X of which are residential buildings in Sievierodonetsk, Lysychansk, Kreminna, and Zolote."

nato,kuleba,mzs

Ukraine intensively prepares for Vilius summit – Foreign Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, said that Ukraine continues to intensively prepare for the Vilnius NATO summit in order to obtain solutions that satisfy it. Source: Kuleba on air of the national joint 24/7 newscast on Monday evening. Commenting on Kyiv's diplomatic contacts before the Alliance summit, the minister mentioned a line from Oleksandr Ponomariov's [Ukraine’s singer - ed.] song: "From morning to night I see your eyes." Quote: "We are watching the Vilnius summit from morning to night and are constantly negotiating... Now we have entered a very intense phase of negotiations. They are not easy. There are already gains, but they are not the gains that fully satisfy us," he said. "That's why we will work until the last minute, in order to get the maximum result for Ukraine," the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs assured. According to Kuleba, if the NATO summit in Vilnius does not meet Ukraine's expectations, "it will be exactly as the classic sang [Ukraine’s singer Viktor Pavlik. - ed.]: if there are no promises, then there will be no forgiveness from our side." "Life will not stop, but if tomorrow is not what we need, then we will knock it out the day after tomorrow. But we are working for the result. As I said, certain serious results are already emerging, but we always work for the maximum result," the minister added. The NATO summit will be held in Vilnius on 11-12 July. Background: As reported, Ukraine has formulated two specific expectations from the upcoming summit of the North Atlantic Alliance in Vilnius – regarding membership and security guarantees – and will insist on their approval.

Ukraine intensively prepares for Vilius summit – Foreign Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, said that Ukraine continues to intensively prepare for the Vilnius NATO summit in order to obtain solutions that satisfy it. Source: Kuleba on air of the national joint XX/X newscast on Monday evening. Commenting on Kyiv's diplomatic contacts before the Alliance summit, the minister mentioned a line from Oleksandr Ponomariov's [Ukraine’s singer - ed.] song: "From morning to night I see your eyes." Quote: "We are watching the Vilnius summit from morning to night and are constantly negotiating... Now we have entered a very intense phase of negotiations. They are not easy. There are already gains, but they are not the gains that fully satisfy us," he said. "That's why we will work until the last minute, in order to get the maximum result for Ukraine," the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs assured. According to Kuleba, if the NATO summit in Vilnius does not meet Ukraine's expectations, "it will be exactly as the classic sang [Ukraine’s singer Viktor Pavlik. - ed.]: if there are no promises, then there will be no forgiveness from our side." "Life will not stop, but if tomorrow is not what we need, then we will knock it out the day after tomorrow. But we are working for the result. As I said, certain serious results are already emerging, but we always work for the maximum result," the minister added. The NATO summit will be held in Vilnius on XX-XX July. Background: As reported, Ukraine has formulated two specific expectations from the upcoming summit of the North Atlantic Alliance in Vilnius – regarding membership and security guarantees – and will insist on their approval.

evacuation,kahovska-ges,water,khersonska-oblast

Water recedes by another 32 cm in Kherson Oblast

Overnight, the water receded by another 32 cm in Kherson Oblast, but 28 de-occupied settlements remain flooded. Source: Kherson Oblast Military Administration press service, Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources, State Emergency Service of Ukraine Details: According to the Oblast Military Administration, as of this morning, the average water level in the flooded areas is 2.13 metres. This is 32 cm less than on Tuesday evening. The Kherson Oblast Military Administration notes that the dynamics of water decline remains consistent. At the same time, 28 de-occupied settlements remain flooded. The water receded completely from the villages of Zapovit, Bobrovyi Kut and Burhunka. In total, 3,103 residential buildings remain underwater. Over the past day, water has moved away from about 500 homes. The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources reports that the water level of the Dnipro River at the Kherson mark has decreased by more than 3 metres and is at 2.44 metres. Every hour, the water level decreases by 1-3 cm. The water is gradually draining in the Nyzhnodniprovsky Nature Park area, the ministry noted. Now the average level is 2.40 m. The draining of water also continues in the Velykyi Luh National Park. In the Kamianska Sich National Park, the level of water has decreased by more than 10 metres. The State Emergency Service reports that 2,779 people were evacuated in Kherson Oblast, including 300 children and 77 people with limited mobility. A total 714 people were rescued, including 30 children and 40 people with limited mobility. Psychological assistance was provided for 378 people. There are 14 evacuation points. Since the beginning of the rescue operation, the State Emergency Service has received 1,280 appeals from citizens.

Water recedes by another XX cm in Kherson Oblast

Overnight, the water receded by another XX cm in Kherson Oblast, but XX de-occupied settlements remain flooded. Source: Kherson Oblast Military Administration press service, Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources, State Emergency Service of Ukraine Details: According to the Oblast Military Administration, as of this morning, the average water level in the flooded areas is X.XX metres. This is XX cm less than on Tuesday evening. The Kherson Oblast Military Administration notes that the dynamics of water decline remains consistent. At the same time, XX de-occupied settlements remain flooded. The water receded completely from the villages of Zapovit, Bobrovyi Kut and Burhunka. In total, X,XXX residential buildings remain underwater. Over the past day, water has moved away from about XXX homes. The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources reports that the water level of the Dnipro River at the Kherson mark has decreased by more than X metres and is at X.XX metres. Every hour, the water level decreases by X-X cm. The water is gradually draining in the Nyzhnodniprovsky Nature Park area, the ministry noted. Now the average level is X.XX m. The draining of water also continues in the Velykyi Luh National Park. In the Kamianska Sich National Park, the level of water has decreased by more than XX metres. The State Emergency Service reports that X,XXX people were evacuated in Kherson Oblast, including XXX children and XX people with limited mobility. A total XXX people were rescued, including XX children and XX people with limited mobility. Psychological assistance was provided for XXX people. There are XX evacuation points. Since the beginning of the rescue operation, the State Emergency Service has received X,XXX appeals from citizens.

zaporizkaoblast,vijna

Invaders suffer a devastating blow to their rear on the Zaporizhzhia front

Units of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to inflict fire on Russian forces, both on the front lines and deep into its combat ranks. Source: Speaker of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Colonel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Ivan Arefiev Details: According to the regional military administration spokesman, Russian occupying forces continue to actively use artillery, tanks, grenade launchers, mortars and helicopters, to use civilian infrastructure for military purposes and are not abandoning plans for an offensive on the Zaporizhzhia front. At the same time, Ukrainian defenders are continuing to destroy the invaders. According to Ivan Arefiev: "The invaders have suffered losses on the Melitopol - Vasylivka front, devastating blows have been inflicted on the rear infrastructure - field bases and warehouses in order to disrupt the invader’s logistical support in the temporarily occupied territories of the Zaporizhzhia region. More accurate data on the quantity of destroyed equipment and Russian personnel will be available later - after confirmation".

Invaders suffer a devastating blow to their rear on the Zaporizhzhia front

Units of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to inflict fire on Russian forces, both on the front lines and deep into its combat ranks. Source: Speaker of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Colonel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Ivan Arefiev Details: According to the regional military administration spokesman, Russian occupying forces continue to actively use artillery, tanks, grenade launchers, mortars and helicopters, to use civilian infrastructure for military purposes and are not abandoning plans for an offensive on the Zaporizhzhia front. At the same time, Ukrainian defenders are continuing to destroy the invaders. According to Ivan Arefiev: "The invaders have suffered losses on the Melitopol - Vasylivka front, devastating blows have been inflicted on the rear infrastructure - field bases and warehouses in order to disrupt the invader’s logistical support in the temporarily occupied territories of the Zaporizhzhia region. More accurate data on the quantity of destroyed equipment and Russian personnel will be available later - after confirmation".

ugorschyna,vijna,ukrajina

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry: If Hungary wants to move towards peace, it can start by calling on Russia to end war

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has advised Hungary to call on Russia to end the war. Source: European Pravda; Oleh Nikolenko, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, on Facebook "If Hungary is eager to move towards peace, they can start by calling on Russia to end the war. Considering the number of meetings with Russian representatives, the opportunity for such a step should have already been found," Nikolenko stated. This statement was a response to the comment of the State Secretary of the Hungarian Foreign Ministry for Bilateral Relations, Tamas Menzer, who said that Budapest would not train the Ukrainian military on its territory because "it wants to move not to war but to peace". The statement of the representative of the Hungarian Foreign Ministry was made amid reports that some states, for example, the Czech Republic, have already started or are planning to start training military personnel from Ukraine on their territory. This is a part of the European Union’s EUMAM mission, whose mandate will initially last for two years, and the financial benchmark for total expenditures for this period is EUR106.7 million. The mission will ensure coordination with member states' bilateral activities in support of Ukraine, as well as with other international partners, and will be open to third-country participation.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry: If Hungary wants to move towards peace, it can start by calling on Russia to end war

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has advised Hungary to call on Russia to end the war. Source: European Pravda; Oleh Nikolenko, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, on Facebook "If Hungary is eager to move towards peace, they can start by calling on Russia to end the war. Considering the number of meetings with Russian representatives, the opportunity for such a step should have already been found," Nikolenko stated. This statement was a response to the comment of the State Secretary of the Hungarian Foreign Ministry for Bilateral Relations, Tamas Menzer, who said that Budapest would not train the Ukrainian military on its territory because "it wants to move not to war but to peace". The statement of the representative of the Hungarian Foreign Ministry was made amid reports that some states, for example, the Czech Republic, have already started or are planning to start training military personnel from Ukraine on their territory. This is a part of the European Union’s EUMAM mission, whose mandate will initially last for two years, and the financial benchmark for total expenditures for this period is EURXXX.X million. The mission will ensure coordination with member states' bilateral activities in support of Ukraine, as well as with other international partners, and will be open to third-country participation.

zbroja,danilov,rosija,ssha

Ukraine's Security Council Secretary stresses that Ukraine will not launch ATACMS missiles at Russia

Oleksii Danilov, the Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, has emphasised that Ukraine will not use the long-range ATACMS missiles which are to be provided by the United States for strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation. Source: Danilov in an interview with the Spanish newspaper ABC Danilov stressed that the long-range missiles provided by the US "will be used exclusively to protect the territory of Ukraine". Quote: "We will not use them on the territory of Russia. We have agreements on this with our partners." Details: At the same time, Danilov says that the transfer of the war to Russian territory is necessary for the protection of Ukraine: "It is our task to strike with our own weapons at the military facilities of the Russian Federation, from which attacks on our children are carried out almost every day." He reiterated that Ukraine would not attack Russia’s civilian population. Last week, the US confirmed that it would supply Kyiv with long-range anti-tank missiles, which are key to attacks on the Russian army's supply lines. Danilov emphasised the importance of this weapon: "We would really like to have it." Background: NBC News reported that US President Joe Biden had informed his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Washington will supply Ukraine with a small batch of ATACMS long-range missiles to help it in the war with Russia. Washington had previously explained its refusal to deliver long-range missiles by saying the United States lacked sufficient stocks of these weapons. Another reason, which US officials did not voice publicly, is the fear of escalation by Russia.

Ukraine's Security Council Secretary stresses that Ukraine will not launch ATACMS missiles at Russia

Oleksii Danilov, the Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, has emphasised that Ukraine will not use the long-range ATACMS missiles which are to be provided by the United States for strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation. Source: Danilov in an interview with the Spanish newspaper ABC Danilov stressed that the long-range missiles provided by the US "will be used exclusively to protect the territory of Ukraine". Quote: "We will not use them on the territory of Russia. We have agreements on this with our partners." Details: At the same time, Danilov says that the transfer of the war to Russian territory is necessary for the protection of Ukraine: "It is our task to strike with our own weapons at the military facilities of the Russian Federation, from which attacks on our children are carried out almost every day." He reiterated that Ukraine would not attack Russia’s civilian population. Last week, the US confirmed that it would supply Kyiv with long-range anti-tank missiles, which are key to attacks on the Russian army's supply lines. Danilov emphasised the importance of this weapon: "We would really like to have it." Background: NBC News reported that US President Joe Biden had informed his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Washington will supply Ukraine with a small batch of ATACMS long-range missiles to help it in the war with Russia. Washington had previously explained its refusal to deliver long-range missiles by saying the United States lacked sufficient stocks of these weapons. Another reason, which US officials did not voice publicly, is the fear of escalation by Russia.

trivoga,bezpilotnyky,missilestrike

Russians launch several groups of Shahed attack drones overnight

The Russian forces deployed several groups of attack drones to Ukraine from different directions on the night of 19-20 September. Air-raid warnings were issued in the north, east and south of the country, as well as in the city of Kyiv. The all-clear was sounded in all oblasts at around 05:00. Source: Ukrainian Air Force on Telegram Quote: "Threat of attack UAVs in Sumy and Poltava oblasts! Kharkiv Oblast – missile threat!" Details: The Ukrainian military reported that the first group of Shaheds in the north of Poltava Oblast is moving in a southwestern direction. Their course may change. A second group of Russian UAVs is entering Ukrainian airspace in Sumy Oblast from Russia's Kursk Oblast. The military is urging people not to ignore the air-raid warning, and to take cover. The threat of drone attacks spread to Chernihiv Oblast at 01:01. The UAV danger spread to Dnipropetrovsk Oblast at 01:07. The air-raid warning spread to Zaporizhzhia and Poltava oblasts at 01:11. The Ukrainian Air Force said another group of Russian UAVs entered Ukrainian airspace in Sumy Oblast from Russia's Kursk Oblast. Several more groups of Shaheds are in Zaporizhzhia, moving from the south to the northwest. The threat was reported in Kherson and Mykolaiv oblasts at 01:21. It was reported at 01:38 that several more groups of Russian UAVs were entering Ukrainian airspace in Sumy Oblast from Russia's Kursk Oblast. The threat of drone attacks was reported in Kyiv and Kirovohrad oblasts at 02:01. The air-raid warning spread to Cherkasy Oblast and the city of Kyiv at 02:08. Several groups of Russian UAVs were reportedly entering Ukrainian airspace in southern Sumy Oblast from Russia's Belgorod Oblast at 02:29. The all-clear was sounded at 04:04 in Kyiv and the oblast, as well as in Chernihiv, Mykolaiv and Kherson oblasts. The Ukrainian Air Force sounded the all-clear across Ukraine at 04:46. In the morning, it became known that air defenсe downed 17 Shahed kamikaze drones out of 24 launched.

Russians launch several groups of Shahed attack drones overnight

The Russian forces deployed several groups of attack drones to Ukraine from different directions on the night of XX-XX September. Air-raid warnings were issued in the north, east and south of the country, as well as in the city of Kyiv. The all-clear was sounded in all oblasts at around XX:XX. Source: Ukrainian Air Force on Telegram Quote: "Threat of attack UAVs in Sumy and Poltava oblasts! Kharkiv Oblast – missile threat!" Details: The Ukrainian military reported that the first group of Shaheds in the north of Poltava Oblast is moving in a southwestern direction. Their course may change. A second group of Russian UAVs is entering Ukrainian airspace in Sumy Oblast from Russia's Kursk Oblast. The military is urging people not to ignore the air-raid warning, and to take cover. The threat of drone attacks spread to Chernihiv Oblast at XX:XX. The UAV danger spread to Dnipropetrovsk Oblast at XX:XX. The air-raid warning spread to Zaporizhzhia and Poltava oblasts at XX:XX. The Ukrainian Air Force said another group of Russian UAVs entered Ukrainian airspace in Sumy Oblast from Russia's Kursk Oblast. Several more groups of Shaheds are in Zaporizhzhia, moving from the south to the northwest. The threat was reported in Kherson and Mykolaiv oblasts at XX:XX. It was reported at XX:XX that several more groups of Russian UAVs were entering Ukrainian airspace in Sumy Oblast from Russia's Kursk Oblast. The threat of drone attacks was reported in Kyiv and Kirovohrad oblasts at XX:XX. The air-raid warning spread to Cherkasy Oblast and the city of Kyiv at XX:XX. Several groups of Russian UAVs were reportedly entering Ukrainian airspace in southern Sumy Oblast from Russia's Belgorod Oblast at XX:XX. The all-clear was sounded at XX:XX in Kyiv and the oblast, as well as in Chernihiv, Mykolaiv and Kherson oblasts. The Ukrainian Air Force sounded the all-clear across Ukraine at XX:XX. In the morning, it became known that air defenсe downed XX Shahed kamikaze drones out of XX launched.

zelensky,shvetsija

Zelenskyy begins meeting with Swedish Prime Minister: Discuss CV-90 production in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy began talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson during his visit to Sweden on Saturday. Source: European Pravda Details: Swedish media reports Kristersson met Zelenskyy at Harpsund, his country residence. The Ukrainian delegation included several ministers, but it is not specified exactly who they were. On the Swedish side, Foreign Minister Tobias Billström, Foreign Trade Minister Johan Forssell, Civil Protection Minister Karl-Oskar Bolin and Defenсe Minister Pål Jonson are participating in the talks. Zelenskyy announced talks with the Swedish Prime Minister and underlined that the main priority would be defence cooperation, particularly the "powerful" Swedish CV-90 infantry fighting vehicles. "Our soldiers are already effectively using them at the contact line. We also plan to produce CV-90s in Ukraine," Zelenskyy said. Background: On Saturday morning, the president started a working visit to Sweden together with First Lady Olena Zelenska. There he will meet with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, King Charles XVI and Queen Silvia, Speaker of Parliament Andreas Norlén and heads of parliamentary parties. This is the first visit of the president of Ukraine to Sweden since the beginning of a full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022. At the same time, Ulf Kristersson, Swedish Prime Minister, was in Kyiv in February of this year.

Zelenskyy begins meeting with Swedish Prime Minister: Discuss CV-XX production in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy began talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson during his visit to Sweden on Saturday. Source: European Pravda Details: Swedish media reports Kristersson met Zelenskyy at Harpsund, his country residence. The Ukrainian delegation included several ministers, but it is not specified exactly who they were. On the Swedish side, Foreign Minister Tobias Billström, Foreign Trade Minister Johan Forssell, Civil Protection Minister Karl-Oskar Bolin and Defenсe Minister Pål Jonson are participating in the talks. Zelenskyy announced talks with the Swedish Prime Minister and underlined that the main priority would be defence cooperation, particularly the "powerful" Swedish CV-XX infantry fighting vehicles. "Our soldiers are already effectively using them at the contact line. We also plan to produce CV-XXs in Ukraine," Zelenskyy said. Background: On Saturday morning, the president started a working visit to Sweden together with First Lady Olena Zelenska. There he will meet with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, King Charles XVI and Queen Silvia, Speaker of Parliament Andreas Norlén and heads of parliamentary parties. This is the first visit of the president of Ukraine to Sweden since the beginning of a full-scale Russian invasion in February XXXX. At the same time, Ulf Kristersson, Swedish Prime Minister, was in Kyiv in February of this year.

evacuation,mariupol

20,000 people leave Mariupol by car in one day - Office of the President

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – TUESDAY, 15 MARCH 2022, 20:58 IMAGE: https://img.pravda.com/images/doc/8/1/81bbc2d-tymoshenko-tg.jpg Currently, people can evacuate Mariupol by private car. Source: Kyrylo Tymoshenko, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, on Telegram Quote: "The humanitarian corridor works for those fleeing Mariupol by car. People arrive at two meeting points in Zaporizhzhia." Details: Later, Kyrylo Tymoshenko added that about 20,000 people left Mariupol through the humanitarian corridor by private cars on Tuesday. 570 out of 4,000 cars that left the city have already arrived in Zaporizhzhia. The rest will stay for a night in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk region localities. About 29,000 people in total were evacuated from the besieged cities through humanitarian corridors on Tuesday. Background: Russian occupying forces allowed only 160 private cars to leave Mariupol. In the morning of 15 March, Governor of the Donetsk Region Pavlo Kyrylenko announced that the humanitarian corridor had been opened for those leaving Mariupol by private cars. However, in the afternoon Minister of Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Iryna Vereshchuk stated that humanitarian aid had not arrived in Mariupol yet. She also said that humanitarian corridors for safe evacuation had not been opened.

XX,XXX people leave Mariupol by car in one day - Office of the President

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – TUESDAY, XX MARCH XXXX, XX:XX IMAGE: https://img.pravda.com/images/doc/X/X/XXbbcXd-tymoshenko-tg.jpg Currently, people can evacuate Mariupol by private car. Source: Kyrylo Tymoshenko, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, on Telegram Quote: "The humanitarian corridor works for those fleeing Mariupol by car. People arrive at two meeting points in Zaporizhzhia." Details: Later, Kyrylo Tymoshenko added that about XX,XXX people left Mariupol through the humanitarian corridor by private cars on Tuesday. XXX out of X,XXX cars that left the city have already arrived in Zaporizhzhia. The rest will stay for a night in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk region localities. About XX,XXX people in total were evacuated from the besieged cities through humanitarian corridors on Tuesday. Background: Russian occupying forces allowed only XXX private cars to leave Mariupol. In the morning of XX March, Governor of the Donetsk Region Pavlo Kyrylenko announced that the humanitarian corridor had been opened for those leaving Mariupol by private cars. However, in the afternoon Minister of Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Iryna Vereshchuk stated that humanitarian aid had not arrived in Mariupol yet. She also said that humanitarian corridors for safe evacuation had not been opened.

vijna,kharkivska-oblast

Russian forces attack border areas of Kharkiv Oblast, and hit business premises in Vovchansk

Russian troops have continued shelling the border settlements in Kharkiv Oblast, with shells hitting business premises in Vovchansk over the past 24 hours. Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration Details: Russian forces deployed mortars and artillery to attack the areas of the settlements of Huryiv Kozachok, Strilecha, Staritsia, Ohirtseve, Vovchansk, Vilcha and Novomlynsk On the Kupiansk front, Russian forces attacked the areas of Dvorichna, Zapadne, Kupiansk, Kyslivka, Tabayivka and other settlements. Houses, an outdoor concession stand and outbuildings have been damaged due to Russian attacks. Occupiers shells also hit the premises of one of the businesses in Vovchansk. Fortunately, there were no casualties.

Russian forces attack border areas of Kharkiv Oblast, and hit business premises in Vovchansk

Russian troops have continued shelling the border settlements in Kharkiv Oblast, with shells hitting business premises in Vovchansk over the past XX hours. Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration Details: Russian forces deployed mortars and artillery to attack the areas of the settlements of Huryiv Kozachok, Strilecha, Staritsia, Ohirtseve, Vovchansk, Vilcha and Novomlynsk On the Kupiansk front, Russian forces attacked the areas of Dvorichna, Zapadne, Kupiansk, Kyslivka, Tabayivka and other settlements. Houses, an outdoor concession stand and outbuildings have been damaged due to Russian attacks. Occupiers shells also hit the premises of one of the businesses in Vovchansk. Fortunately, there were no casualties.

putin,vijna,ukrajina

They change but stay the same – Putin on goals of war against Ukraine

Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, has made a controversial statement concerning the objectives of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: he believes that they change and stay the same at the same time. Source: Putin at the meeting with the so-called war correspondents, as reported by the Russia media outlets Quote: "They [the goals of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine – ed.] are changing in correspondence with the current situation but in general, of course, we will not change anything." Details: Putin added that Russia’s goals in Ukraine are of "fundamental nature" for him. Moreover, Putin added that the demilitarisation of Ukraine is still a "practical issue".

They change but stay the same – Putin on goals of war against Ukraine

Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, has made a controversial statement concerning the objectives of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: he believes that they change and stay the same at the same time. Source: Putin at the meeting with the so-called war correspondents, as reported by the Russia media outlets Quote: "They [the goals of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine – ed.] are changing in correspondence with the current situation but in general, of course, we will not change anything." Details: Putin added that Russia’s goals in Ukraine are of "fundamental nature" for him. Moreover, Putin added that the demilitarisation of Ukraine is still a "practical issue".

donetsk-region,vijna,zhertvi

Russians kill 2 civilians in Bakhmut

At least two people were killed and seven more sustained injuries after Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast on 8 February. Source: Pavlo Kyrylenko, Head of the Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Kyrylenko: "Two residents of Donetsk Oblast were killed by the Russians in Bakhmut over the course of 8 February. Seven more people in the Oblast sustained injuries." Details: In particular, five people were injured in the city of Bakhmut, one in Novoekonomichne and one more in the village of Semenivka. As of the morning of 9 February, the Russians have killed at least 1,354 and have wounded at least 3,009 civilians in Donetsk Oblast. Kyrylenko noted that these numbers are incomplete, as it remains impossible to determine the number of people killed and injured in Mariupol and Volnovakha.

Russians kill X civilians in Bakhmut

At least two people were killed and seven more sustained injuries after Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast on X February. Source: Pavlo Kyrylenko, Head of the Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Kyrylenko: "Two residents of Donetsk Oblast were killed by the Russians in Bakhmut over the course of X February. Seven more people in the Oblast sustained injuries." Details: In particular, five people were injured in the city of Bakhmut, one in Novoekonomichne and one more in the village of Semenivka. As of the morning of X February, the Russians have killed at least X,XXX and have wounded at least X,XXX civilians in Donetsk Oblast. Kyrylenko noted that these numbers are incomplete, as it remains impossible to determine the number of people killed and injured in Mariupol and Volnovakha.

rozvidka,rosija,putin,vijna

Ukrainian intelligence suggests the war could last until the end of the year and longer

OLENA ROSHCHINA - FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022, 11:33 Vadym Skibitskyi, a representative of Ukrainian military intelligence, thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to wage a long-lasting war against Ukraine, at least until the end of 2022. Source: representative of the Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Vadym Skibitskyi in an interview with ‘Crimea: Realities’ a ‘Radio Liberty’ project Direct speech: "Putin is not giving up on his plans. This war will drag on. How long the active phase will be, whether [the end of it] will be September or October, or the end of the year, depends on our resistance, the state of our defence forces and the assistance provided by [Ukraine’s foreign partners]. Many dates are given now. September 11 is the only day takes place in Russia. The possibility of holding a referendum or other events in the occupied territories is tied to this date. October 7 is Putin's 70th birthday and everyone will say that the military will want to give him a ‘present’. At the end of the year, it will be cold [it will be] winter, and they say that Ukraine will agree to the negotiation process." Details: According to Skibitskyi, various circles tried to persuade Vladimir Putin not to start the war. He plans to rule Russia until the end of his days. The current president of the Russian Federation has long abandoned the ‘successor’ scenario, explains Vadym Skibitskyi. Direct speech: "He does not trust anyone, he does not hear anyone. He has his own plans for the restoration of the Russian Empire, he said. Foreign leaders have tried to persuade him, there have been attempts to persuade him mounted by the political beau monde, representatives of the Russian Federation economic bloc and the oligarchs, but they failed. The war he wants to wage will be a long one. This is a person who does not want to give up his positions." Details: According to a representative of the Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, the task of the Russian Federation army is currently to encircle the Ukrainian army in the east of Ukraine and reach the borders of Luhansk and Donetsk, but the Russian military leadership adjusts its plans every month. Russia plans to stay in the south of Ukraine for a long time, as evidenced by their deployment of a powerful group of armed forces in the occupied territories to strengthen lines of defence, and mine roads and bridges. Reminder: Earlier, Western experts said that Russia was preparing for a protracted armed conflict and that the war in Ukraine could last years. Based on these calculations, the United States began to negotiate with arms manufacturers about its stockpiles. In April, General Secretary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Jens Stoltenberg stated that the war could "drag on and last for months and years", but that the Alliance would maintain its support for Ukraine. On May 25, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization General Secretary stated that the war between the Russian Federation and Ukraine had turned into a "war of attrition" and no one could predict with certainty how and when it would end. Minister of Defence of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov admitted that Russia is apparently preparing for a long war against Ukraine, accumulating resources and building defensive fortifications in the occupied territories.

Ukrainian intelligence suggests the war could last until the end of the year and longer

OLENA ROSHCHINA - FRIDAY, MAY XX, XXXX, XX:XX Vadym Skibitskyi, a representative of Ukrainian military intelligence, thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to wage a long-lasting war against Ukraine, at least until the end of XXXX. Source: representative of the Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Vadym Skibitskyi in an interview with ‘Crimea: Realities’ a ‘Radio Liberty’ project Direct speech: "Putin is not giving up on his plans. This war will drag on. How long the active phase will be, whether [the end of it] will be September or October, or the end of the year, depends on our resistance, the state of our defence forces and the assistance provided by [Ukraine’s foreign partners]. Many dates are given now. September XX is the only day takes place in Russia. The possibility of holding a referendum or other events in the occupied territories is tied to this date. October X is Putin's XXth birthday and everyone will say that the military will want to give him a ‘present’. At the end of the year, it will be cold [it will be] winter, and they say that Ukraine will agree to the negotiation process." Details: According to Skibitskyi, various circles tried to persuade Vladimir Putin not to start the war. He plans to rule Russia until the end of his days. The current president of the Russian Federation has long abandoned the ‘successor’ scenario, explains Vadym Skibitskyi. Direct speech: "He does not trust anyone, he does not hear anyone. He has his own plans for the restoration of the Russian Empire, he said. Foreign leaders have tried to persuade him, there have been attempts to persuade him mounted by the political beau monde, representatives of the Russian Federation economic bloc and the oligarchs, but they failed. The war he wants to wage will be a long one. This is a person who does not want to give up his positions." Details: According to a representative of the Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, the task of the Russian Federation army is currently to encircle the Ukrainian army in the east of Ukraine and reach the borders of Luhansk and Donetsk, but the Russian military leadership adjusts its plans every month. Russia plans to stay in the south of Ukraine for a long time, as evidenced by their deployment of a powerful group of armed forces in the occupied territories to strengthen lines of defence, and mine roads and bridges. Reminder: Earlier, Western experts said that Russia was preparing for a protracted armed conflict and that the war in Ukraine could last years. Based on these calculations, the United States began to negotiate with arms manufacturers about its stockpiles. In April, General Secretary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Jens Stoltenberg stated that the war could "drag on and last for months and years", but that the Alliance would maintain its support for Ukraine. On May XX, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization General Secretary stated that the war between the Russian Federation and Ukraine had turned into a "war of attrition" and no one could predict with certainty how and when it would end. Minister of Defence of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov admitted that Russia is apparently preparing for a long war against Ukraine, accumulating resources and building defensive fortifications in the occupied territories.

kherson,genshtab,okupacia,khersonska-oblast

Russian occupiers ban Kherson Oblast residents from crossing River Dnipro, threaten to shoot – General Staff

OLENA ROSHCHINA – MONDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER 2022, 07:31 Russian occupying forces have banned residents of Kherson Oblast from crossing the River Dnipro and are limiting their freedom of movement amid counteroffensive operations by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Source: report by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of 06:00 on 5 September Quote from the General Staff: "Following the [Ukrainian] Defence Forces’ extensive shelling of areas where enemy forces were concentrated in Kherson Oblast, Russian occupiers have limited local residents’ freedom of movement. In particular, people are banned from crossing the River Dnipro using bridges or boats. If the ban is violated, the occupiers threaten to open fire [on the rule-breakers]."

Russian occupiers ban Kherson Oblast residents from crossing River Dnipro, threaten to shoot – General Staff

OLENA ROSHCHINA – MONDAY, X SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX Russian occupying forces have banned residents of Kherson Oblast from crossing the River Dnipro and are limiting their freedom of movement amid counteroffensive operations by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Source: report by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of XX:XX on X September Quote from the General Staff: "Following the [Ukrainian] Defence Forces’ extensive shelling of areas where enemy forces were concentrated in Kherson Oblast, Russian occupiers have limited local residents’ freedom of movement. In particular, people are banned from crossing the River Dnipro using bridges or boats. If the ban is violated, the occupiers threaten to open fire [on the rule-breakers]."

vijna,minoboroni

Maliar: Ratio between Ukrainian and Russian losses in Ukraine’s south 1:6.5

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – SUNDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2022, 16:45 Currently, the ratio of the losses between Ukrainian and Russian forces in Ukraine’s south is approximately 1 to 6.5. Source: Hanna Maliar, the Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine, citing Andrii Kovalchuk, the Commander of Operational Command Pivden (South), on Facebook Details: Maliar revealed that she had witnessed how Kovalchuk motivates the Ukrainian troops to fight the occupiers. For example, he "told them curious facts about the enemy’s embarrassment in [Ukraine’s] south and the ever-growing enemy losses". Quote: "The ratio of the losses is approximately 1 to 6.5. Kovalchuk states that the critical point of the ratio would be 1 to 8. After the Russian army reaches this line, it will begin to "crumble" psychologically. The commander said that Russians were already in a tough spot in the south, but it is too early to relax. On the contrary: we must gather all our strength and power, and drive the Russian forces out of our land". Background: According to the General Staff of Ukraine, as of 16 October, the Russian occupiers have lost at least 65,000 of their troops in Ukraine.

Maliar: Ratio between Ukrainian and Russian losses in Ukraine’s south X:X.X

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – SUNDAY, XX OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX Currently, the ratio of the losses between Ukrainian and Russian forces in Ukraine’s south is approximately X to X.X. Source: Hanna Maliar, the Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine, citing Andrii Kovalchuk, the Commander of Operational Command Pivden (South), on Facebook Details: Maliar revealed that she had witnessed how Kovalchuk motivates the Ukrainian troops to fight the occupiers. For example, he "told them curious facts about the enemy’s embarrassment in [Ukraine’s] south and the ever-growing enemy losses". Quote: "The ratio of the losses is approximately X to X.X. Kovalchuk states that the critical point of the ratio would be X to X. After the Russian army reaches this line, it will begin to "crumble" psychologically. The commander said that Russians were already in a tough spot in the south, but it is too early to relax. On the contrary: we must gather all our strength and power, and drive the Russian forces out of our land". Background: According to the General Staff of Ukraine, as of XX October, the Russian occupiers have lost at least XX,XXX of their troops in Ukraine.

vijna,kharkivska-oblast

Russian army continues their "fight" against the civilian population of the Kharkiv region: two killed

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO - SUNDAY,10 APRIL, 2022, 12:30 PHOTO FACEBOOK OF UKRAINIAN WRITER SERHIY ZHADAN Two civilians were killed and more were wounded due to Russian shelling in the Kharkiv region. Source: Oleg Synegubov, Head of the Regional Military Administration, on Facebook Quote: "The Dergachi and Kharkiv districts were attacked again today – 2 people were killed and others are injured. As we can see, the Russian army continues to ‘fight’ with the civilian population, because there are no victories at the front." Details: Synegubov noted that last night Russian troops fired about 66 artillery and mortar strikes on the suburbs of Saltivka, Pyatykhatky, Oleksiyivka, HTZ, and the city centre. 9 people were injured as a result of the shellings in Kharkiv. Read also: "Tell us why our city was burned." Kharkiv under fire – photo report

Russian army continues their "fight" against the civilian population of the Kharkiv region: two killed

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO - SUNDAY,XX APRIL, XXXX, XX:XX PHOTO FACEBOOK OF UKRAINIAN WRITER SERHIY ZHADAN Two civilians were killed and more were wounded due to Russian shelling in the Kharkiv region. Source: Oleg Synegubov, Head of the Regional Military Administration, on Facebook Quote: "The Dergachi and Kharkiv districts were attacked again today – X people were killed and others are injured. As we can see, the Russian army continues to ‘fight’ with the civilian population, because there are no victories at the front." Details: Synegubov noted that last night Russian troops fired about XX artillery and mortar strikes on the suburbs of Saltivka, Pyatykhatky, Oleksiyivka, HTZ, and the city centre. X people were injured as a result of the shellings in Kharkiv. Read also: "Tell us why our city was burned." Kharkiv under fire – photo report

airforces,rosija,missilestrike

Air Force confirms Russia's use of Kinzhal missiles on 26 July: There is destruction

The Air Force will not elaborate on the consequences of the Russians' use of Kinzhal aero ballistic missiles on the airfield in Khmelnytskyi Oblast. Source: Colonel Yurii Ihnat, spokesperson for the Air Force of Ukraine, on air of Ukraine’s national 24/7 newscast Quote: "Yesterday, in addition to the missiles that flew one after the other from the southeast and were headed first seemingly to Kharkiv [Oblast], then to Dnipropetrovsk [Oblast], and then went to the south, from there to the west, and then to Khmelnytskyi Oblast, namely Starokostiantyniv; at the same time the enemy decided to also strike from the north using MiG-31K aircraft with Kinzhal missiles. ...there is some damage [on the territory of the airfield – ed.], which, of course, we will not report, but the enemy did use those four Kinzhal missiles, and they were visible." Background: Early, Yurii Ihnat reported that the Russian cruise missiles that were launched on Ukraine on Wednesday evening targeted Starokostiantyniv, Khmelnytskyi Oblast. There is a military airfield in Starokostiantyniv that hosts Ukrainian Su-24M tactical bombers. These aircraft serve as carriers of the Storm Shadow cruise missiles.

Air Force confirms Russia's use of Kinzhal missiles on XX July: There is destruction

The Air Force will not elaborate on the consequences of the Russians' use of Kinzhal aero ballistic missiles on the airfield in Khmelnytskyi Oblast. Source: Colonel Yurii Ihnat, spokesperson for the Air Force of Ukraine, on air of Ukraine’s national XX/X newscast Quote: "Yesterday, in addition to the missiles that flew one after the other from the southeast and were headed first seemingly to Kharkiv [Oblast], then to Dnipropetrovsk [Oblast], and then went to the south, from there to the west, and then to Khmelnytskyi Oblast, namely Starokostiantyniv; at the same time the enemy decided to also strike from the north using MiG-XXK aircraft with Kinzhal missiles. ...there is some damage [on the territory of the airfield – ed.], which, of course, we will not report, but the enemy did use those four Kinzhal missiles, and they were visible." Background: Early, Yurii Ihnat reported that the Russian cruise missiles that were launched on Ukraine on Wednesday evening targeted Starokostiantyniv, Khmelnytskyi Oblast. There is a military airfield in Starokostiantyniv that hosts Ukrainian Su-XXM tactical bombers. These aircraft serve as carriers of the Storm Shadow cruise missiles.

putin,vijna,zbrojni-sili

Commander of Southern Operational Command: Putin can mobilise millions, we have to be ready

The Commander of Southern Operational Command Major General Andrii Kovalchuk believes that the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin could resort to a full mobilisation in Russia and send millions to war. Source: Kovalchuk in an interview to Sky News Details: Kovalchuk does not rule out the possibility that the Russian President can order a full mobilisation in Russia, and millions of men will be sent to the front. "I think that Putin is considering it. And we cannot rule out this possibility. We have to be ready", he said. At the same time, the General Major believes that Ukraine can handle such a large-scale invasion. "Undoubtedly yes. I believe that our position and that of our partners have to be adamant. If Putin carries out a full mobilisation, our partners are ready to provide us with all the means to stop not an army of 300,000 men, but of one million. He implied that Western weapons have to become even more deadly in order to respond to such an expansion of the Russian military. "We need more collective weapons - not a rifle or a machine gun, nor basic ammunition but cluster munition. There is a suitable counteraction to the actions of the enemy. We are sure that we will be aided in this by our partners - those who want our victory. Because it is not Ukraine that is winning today, but the whole civilised world. And we have to win", said the General Major. The media outlet notes that the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is one of 100 countries that signed an international Convention which prohibits the usage of cluster munition. Dozens of countries have not signed it yet, including the United States of America. Kovalchuk also said that Ukraine is getting ready for a possible Russian invasion from the North. "We are considering the possibility of an invasion from Belarus at the end of February, maybe later... We are getting ready. We are conducting surveillance. We are monitoring where they cluster their personnel and equipment", he said. The General Major also noted that Ukraine is better prepared for a possible invasion than on 24 February. "We have mined particular regions and prepared strong defences on certain areas... It won’t be like on 24 February, when they just entered." Background: Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has stated that Russians will march on Kyiv again. According to him, in January or at the beginning of spring, the Russian Federation can start a large-scale attack from the East, South or the North. Oleksii Reznikov, the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, believes that Russian troops are preparing for a major new offensive in February next year. Dmytro Kuleba, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, assumed that Russian troops may resume a large-scale offensive on Ukraine in January or February 2023. Oleksii Danilov, the Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, is confident that Russia has no chances of capturing Ukrainian territory. In the middle of October, Lieutenant General Serhii Naiev, Commander of the Joint Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, reported that the number of mobilised the Russians have at hand is about 2 million, with a potential total of about 29 million.

Commander of Southern Operational Command: Putin can mobilise millions, we have to be ready

The Commander of Southern Operational Command Major General Andrii Kovalchuk believes that the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin could resort to a full mobilisation in Russia and send millions to war. Source: Kovalchuk in an interview to Sky News Details: Kovalchuk does not rule out the possibility that the Russian President can order a full mobilisation in Russia, and millions of men will be sent to the front. "I think that Putin is considering it. And we cannot rule out this possibility. We have to be ready", he said. At the same time, the General Major believes that Ukraine can handle such a large-scale invasion. "Undoubtedly yes. I believe that our position and that of our partners have to be adamant. If Putin carries out a full mobilisation, our partners are ready to provide us with all the means to stop not an army of XXX,XXX men, but of one million. He implied that Western weapons have to become even more deadly in order to respond to such an expansion of the Russian military. "We need more collective weapons - not a rifle or a machine gun, nor basic ammunition but cluster munition. There is a suitable counteraction to the actions of the enemy. We are sure that we will be aided in this by our partners - those who want our victory. Because it is not Ukraine that is winning today, but the whole civilised world. And we have to win", said the General Major. The media outlet notes that the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is one of XXX countries that signed an international Convention which prohibits the usage of cluster munition. Dozens of countries have not signed it yet, including the United States of America. Kovalchuk also said that Ukraine is getting ready for a possible Russian invasion from the North. "We are considering the possibility of an invasion from Belarus at the end of February, maybe later... We are getting ready. We are conducting surveillance. We are monitoring where they cluster their personnel and equipment", he said. The General Major also noted that Ukraine is better prepared for a possible invasion than on XX February. "We have mined particular regions and prepared strong defences on certain areas... It won’t be like on XX February, when they just entered." Background: Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has stated that Russians will march on Kyiv again. According to him, in January or at the beginning of spring, the Russian Federation can start a large-scale attack from the East, South or the North. Oleksii Reznikov, the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, believes that Russian troops are preparing for a major new offensive in February next year. Dmytro Kuleba, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, assumed that Russian troops may resume a large-scale offensive on Ukraine in January or February XXXX. Oleksii Danilov, the Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, is confident that Russia has no chances of capturing Ukrainian territory. In the middle of October, Lieutenant General Serhii Naiev, Commander of the Joint Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, reported that the number of mobilised the Russians have at hand is about X million, with a potential total of about XX million.

turyzm,dtp,italija

Foreign Ministry clarifies that 4 Ukrainians died in Venice, 4 more injured

The clarified information shows that four Ukrainians died and four others were injured as a result of an accident with a bus that happened on 3 October in Mestre, mainland Venice. Source: Oleh Nikolenko, spokesperson for Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, in an interview with European Pravda Details: Nikolenko said that the Italian side completed the identification of the persons injured in the road accident, and according to the updated data, four Ukrainians died, not five, as previously reported. Four others were injured. Injured citizens are receiving medical care in the hospitals of Mestre, Treviso and Padua. There are no threats to their lives. Ukrainian consuls are providing Ukrainians with consular assistance, monitoring their treatment and keeping in touch with their relatives. Background: A bus carrying tourists to the camping site in Maggiore crashed in Venice on the evening of 3 October. The bus went off the overpass and fell from a height. Some reports show that the bus was running on methane, fell on power lines and caught fire. Early reports indicate there are no signs of braking on the asphalt. Investigations are ongoing. 21 people died in the terrible accident. The prefecture of Venice initially reported that five citizens of Ukraine were among the dead, and three Ukrainians were among the injured.

Foreign Ministry clarifies that X Ukrainians died in Venice, X more injured

The clarified information shows that four Ukrainians died and four others were injured as a result of an accident with a bus that happened on X October in Mestre, mainland Venice. Source: Oleh Nikolenko, spokesperson for Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, in an interview with European Pravda Details: Nikolenko said that the Italian side completed the identification of the persons injured in the road accident, and according to the updated data, four Ukrainians died, not five, as previously reported. Four others were injured. Injured citizens are receiving medical care in the hospitals of Mestre, Treviso and Padua. There are no threats to their lives. Ukrainian consuls are providing Ukrainians with consular assistance, monitoring their treatment and keeping in touch with their relatives. Background: A bus carrying tourists to the camping site in Maggiore crashed in Venice on the evening of X October. The bus went off the overpass and fell from a height. Some reports show that the bus was running on methane, fell on power lines and caught fire. Early reports indicate there are no signs of braking on the asphalt. Investigations are ongoing. XX people died in the terrible accident. The prefecture of Venice initially reported that five citizens of Ukraine were among the dead, and three Ukrainians were among the injured.

sumska-oblast,obstril

Russians attack Sumy Oblast 14 times over past day

Russian occupiers fired on Sumy Oblast 14 times on 20 August, causing 56 explosions. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration on Facebook Details: The Russians used SPG-9 grenade launchers (4 explosions) to attack Velyka Pysarivka hromada. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.]. The Russians used grenade launchers (17 explosions) to attack Bilopillia hromada. The Russians fired tubed artillery (two explosions) and mortars (9 explosions) on Esman hromada. The Russians dropped two bombs on the territory of Svesa hromada. They used artillery (six explosions) and mortars (three explosions) to attack Krasnopillia hromada. The Russians fired mortars on Khotin hromada (three explosions). In addition, an airstrike was carried out – a Russian helicopter fired four unguided missiles. A mortar attack (six explosions) occurred in Znob-Novhorodske hromada. There were no casualties or damage to civilian infrastructure.

Russians attack Sumy Oblast XX times over past day

Russian occupiers fired on Sumy Oblast XX times on XX August, causing XX explosions. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration on Facebook Details: The Russians used SPG-X grenade launchers (X explosions) to attack Velyka Pysarivka hromada. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.]. The Russians used grenade launchers (XX explosions) to attack Bilopillia hromada. The Russians fired tubed artillery (two explosions) and mortars (X explosions) on Esman hromada. The Russians dropped two bombs on the territory of Svesa hromada. They used artillery (six explosions) and mortars (three explosions) to attack Krasnopillia hromada. The Russians fired mortars on Khotin hromada (three explosions). In addition, an airstrike was carried out – a Russian helicopter fired four unguided missiles. A mortar attack (six explosions) occurred in Znob-Novhorodske hromada. There were no casualties or damage to civilian infrastructure.

help-to-ukraine,54aeac99a90fd,counteroffensive

Ambassador to Germany calls delays in military assistance main reason for slow counteroffensive

Ukraine's Ambassador to Germany Oleksii Makeiev has said that delays in the supply of Western weapons to Ukraine are the reason why the current counteroffensive by the Ukrainian defence forces is not meeting expectations in terms of its pace. Source: Makeiev, in an interview with public radio Deutschlandfunk, fragments of which were published by the DPA news agency on Saturday; European Pravda Details: The ambassador pointed out that hesitant military support from Western partners is one of the reasons for the difficulties Ukraine has been facing in its counteroffensive. "Russia had time to build barricades," Makeiev said. He added that "training and equipping" Ukrainian assault brigades took a long time. These brigades, he said, are now fully equipped with Western weapons and ammunition. Makeiev also mentioned the debate in Germany over the supply of infantry fighting vehicles and anti-aircraft systems, noting that he was conducting "very pragmatic and substantive negotiations" with the German government on the supply of long-range Taurus missiles. In addition, the diplomat stressed that Ukraine does not control the skies over its territory, which is why the supply of F-16 fighter jets is crucial to it. Background: Last week, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba addressed criticism of the pace of the Armed Forces of Ukraine offensive in the media, calling for patience and continued assistance to Kyiv. At the same time, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that the Group of Seven states were aware of the long-term nature of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine and were ready to support Kyiv for as long as necessary.

Ambassador to Germany calls delays in military assistance main reason for slow counteroffensive

Ukraine's Ambassador to Germany Oleksii Makeiev has said that delays in the supply of Western weapons to Ukraine are the reason why the current counteroffensive by the Ukrainian defence forces is not meeting expectations in terms of its pace. Source: Makeiev, in an interview with public radio Deutschlandfunk, fragments of which were published by the DPA news agency on Saturday; European Pravda Details: The ambassador pointed out that hesitant military support from Western partners is one of the reasons for the difficulties Ukraine has been facing in its counteroffensive. "Russia had time to build barricades," Makeiev said. He added that "training and equipping" Ukrainian assault brigades took a long time. These brigades, he said, are now fully equipped with Western weapons and ammunition. Makeiev also mentioned the debate in Germany over the supply of infantry fighting vehicles and anti-aircraft systems, noting that he was conducting "very pragmatic and substantive negotiations" with the German government on the supply of long-range Taurus missiles. In addition, the diplomat stressed that Ukraine does not control the skies over its territory, which is why the supply of F-XX fighter jets is crucial to it. Background: Last week, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba addressed criticism of the pace of the Armed Forces of Ukraine offensive in the media, calling for patience and continued assistance to Kyiv. At the same time, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that the Group of Seven states were aware of the long-term nature of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine and were ready to support Kyiv for as long as necessary.

rosija,putin,jaderna-zbroja

Putin backtracks on nuclear threats: "We don’t need a nuclear attack on Ukraine"

ALONA MAZURENKO — THURSDAY, 27 OCTOBER 2022, 19:13 Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has stated that a nuclear attack on Ukraine would make no political sense. Source: Putin, in his live-streamed speech at the plenary session of the Valdai International Discussion Club in Moscow Quote: "We do not need a nuclear attack on Ukraine. It makes no sense, either politically or militarily." Details: At the same time, the Russian dictator said that "as long as nuclear weapons exist, there is a risk that they will be used." Putin added that they "had never talked about using nuclear weapons" in Russia. He claimed he had always reacted to the words of Western politicians. Previously: The Russian dictator has repeatedly threatened to use nuclear weapons in his speeches when talking about the war with Ukraine. In particular, he said that "the Compass Rose" could turn, i.e. towards Russia's enemies. He has also switched Russia’s nuclear forces to a special mode. Ukraine’s Western partners have responded to Putin’s threats. Background: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told his French counterpart Sébastien Lecornu in a telephone conversation on 23 October that Ukraine was allegedly preparing provocations involving a "dirty bomb".

Putin backtracks on nuclear threats: "We don’t need a nuclear attack on Ukraine"

ALONA MAZURENKO — THURSDAY, XX OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has stated that a nuclear attack on Ukraine would make no political sense. Source: Putin, in his live-streamed speech at the plenary session of the Valdai International Discussion Club in Moscow Quote: "We do not need a nuclear attack on Ukraine. It makes no sense, either politically or militarily." Details: At the same time, the Russian dictator said that "as long as nuclear weapons exist, there is a risk that they will be used." Putin added that they "had never talked about using nuclear weapons" in Russia. He claimed he had always reacted to the words of Western politicians. Previously: The Russian dictator has repeatedly threatened to use nuclear weapons in his speeches when talking about the war with Ukraine. In particular, he said that "the Compass Rose" could turn, i.e. towards Russia's enemies. He has also switched Russia’s nuclear forces to a special mode. Ukraine’s Western partners have responded to Putin’s threats. Background: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told his French counterpart Sébastien Lecornu in a telephone conversation on XX October that Ukraine was allegedly preparing provocations involving a "dirty bomb".

zelensky,vijna,zbrojni-sili

Zelenskyy calls on citizens to thank soldiers personally

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, has called on fellow Ukrainians to thank the Ukrainian military personally. Source: Zelenskyy's evening address Quote: "And I ask you all: please do not forget to thank our soldiers personally. Those whom you know personally. Those whom you may just follow on social networks. Those you have simply heard about and can tell other Ukrainians, our people. Gratitude is always important, and it is important to hear that you are grateful when you fight like this for your people." Details: In his address, Zelenskyy thanked specific soldiers. Among them is soldier Yaroslav Kan, a paratrooper. "He fought in the hottest spots of the front. Bilohorivka, the defence of Lysychansk, the defence of Soledar. Battles for Svatove, Kreminna, Bakhmut... Four wounds! Now he is undergoing treatment, recovering. And he is ready to return to the front again. This is extraordinary human fortitude! Thank you, Yaroslav!" the president said. He also thanked Staff Sergeant Yevhen Kepsha, an anti-tank missile system platoon commander. "Battles for Bakhmut. A Stuhna anti-tank guided missile. Very accurate, very brave. Together with the boys, together with comrades from their group – very good results in destroying the occupiers. Thank you for this, Yevhen!", he noted. Zelenskyy also mentioned Staff Sergeant Maksym Kuzmenko and Junior Sergeant Anton Andriushchenko, soldiers of the 110th Separate Mechanised Brigade, who took part in very tough battles on the Avdiivka front, for "such a necessary result for Ukraine in defence of our positions." "I have already thanked our soldiers from the 55th Zaporizhzhia Sich Artillery Brigade many times. The guys are all great. They fight powerfully, and very efficiently. And today, I would like to specifically mention the artillery battery commanded by Captain Mykola Nosach. Avdiivka front. Very skilful in cutting off Russian assaults. Just what we need. Thank you, Mykola! It's great to see reports of your accuracy," the president said. He also thanked the soldiers of the 128th Separate Mountain Assault Transcarpathian Brigade for the effective work of their artillery. Among them are division commander Lieutenant Colonel Oleksandr Hladysh; battery commander Captain Rostyslav Kmet; platoon commander Senior Lieutenant Oleksandr Shytikov; gun commander, Junior Sergeant Oleksandr Kryshtapiuk, and Private First Class Yaroslav Niul. Zelenskyy also thanked the 1st Marine Battalion of the 35th Separate Marine Brigade, named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Ostrohradskyi. "And the defenders of our skies, such as soldier Anatolii Pavlenko, a National Guardsman. The Bureviy anti-aircraft missile division. A guy who knows how to shoot down Russian missiles with pinpoint accuracy – and with the help of a simple Igla man-portable air-defence system. Thank you for this accuracy!", he said. Zelenskyy also mentioned Staff Sergeant Viktor Sidnev, the senior officer of one of the manoeuvre groups that are working to protect Kyiv. "Excellent coordination of actions, excellent combat skills. And there is a result: fewer of the occupiers' missiles. Thank you!", the president said.

Zelenskyy calls on citizens to thank soldiers personally

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, has called on fellow Ukrainians to thank the Ukrainian military personally. Source: Zelenskyy's evening address Quote: "And I ask you all: please do not forget to thank our soldiers personally. Those whom you know personally. Those whom you may just follow on social networks. Those you have simply heard about and can tell other Ukrainians, our people. Gratitude is always important, and it is important to hear that you are grateful when you fight like this for your people." Details: In his address, Zelenskyy thanked specific soldiers. Among them is soldier Yaroslav Kan, a paratrooper. "He fought in the hottest spots of the front. Bilohorivka, the defence of Lysychansk, the defence of Soledar. Battles for Svatove, Kreminna, Bakhmut... Four wounds! Now he is undergoing treatment, recovering. And he is ready to return to the front again. This is extraordinary human fortitude! Thank you, Yaroslav!" the president said. He also thanked Staff Sergeant Yevhen Kepsha, an anti-tank missile system platoon commander. "Battles for Bakhmut. A Stuhna anti-tank guided missile. Very accurate, very brave. Together with the boys, together with comrades from their group – very good results in destroying the occupiers. Thank you for this, Yevhen!", he noted. Zelenskyy also mentioned Staff Sergeant Maksym Kuzmenko and Junior Sergeant Anton Andriushchenko, soldiers of the XXXth Separate Mechanised Brigade, who took part in very tough battles on the Avdiivka front, for "such a necessary result for Ukraine in defence of our positions." "I have already thanked our soldiers from the XXth Zaporizhzhia Sich Artillery Brigade many times. The guys are all great. They fight powerfully, and very efficiently. And today, I would like to specifically mention the artillery battery commanded by Captain Mykola Nosach. Avdiivka front. Very skilful in cutting off Russian assaults. Just what we need. Thank you, Mykola! It's great to see reports of your accuracy," the president said. He also thanked the soldiers of the XXXth Separate Mountain Assault Transcarpathian Brigade for the effective work of their artillery. Among them are division commander Lieutenant Colonel Oleksandr Hladysh; battery commander Captain Rostyslav Kmet; platoon commander Senior Lieutenant Oleksandr Shytikov; gun commander, Junior Sergeant Oleksandr Kryshtapiuk, and Private First Class Yaroslav Niul. Zelenskyy also thanked the Xst Marine Battalion of the XXth Separate Marine Brigade, named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Ostrohradskyi. "And the defenders of our skies, such as soldier Anatolii Pavlenko, a National Guardsman. The Bureviy anti-aircraft missile division. A guy who knows how to shoot down Russian missiles with pinpoint accuracy – and with the help of a simple Igla man-portable air-defence system. Thank you for this accuracy!", he said. Zelenskyy also mentioned Staff Sergeant Viktor Sidnev, the senior officer of one of the manoeuvre groups that are working to protect Kyiv. "Excellent coordination of actions, excellent combat skills. And there is a result: fewer of the occupiers' missiles. Thank you!", the president said.

koruptsija,zelensky,sotsiologija

Almost 80% of Ukrainians consider Zelenskyy responsible for dealing with corruption in government and military administrations

The majority of Ukrainians believe that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is directly responsible for dealing with corruption in the government and in military administrations. Source: Research based on the results of a survey conducted by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation jointly with the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology in July 2023 Details: The sociologists state that as of early July 2023, 78% of respondents believed that the president of Ukraine is directly responsible for dealing with corruption in the government and in military administrations. Only 18% of respondents disagreed with this statement. Notably, older Ukrainians are more demanding of the head of state than young people are. 70% of respondents aged 18-29 agree that the head of state is responsible for dealing with corruption. This number is higher among people aged 60+ – 81%. There are no other significant differences arising from respondents’ personal financial situation or region of residence. For reference: The survey, conducted by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation jointly with the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, was carried out face to face from 3 to 17 July 2023, in all oblasts of Ukraine except for the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Donetsk, Luhansk and Kherson oblasts. In Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv oblasts, the survey was conducted in the Ukrainian-controlled territories in which hostilities are not taking place. 2,011 respondents over 18 were surveyed.

Almost XX% of Ukrainians consider Zelenskyy responsible for dealing with corruption in government and military administrations

The majority of Ukrainians believe that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is directly responsible for dealing with corruption in the government and in military administrations. Source: Research based on the results of a survey conducted by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation jointly with the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology in July XXXX Details: The sociologists state that as of early July XXXX, XX% of respondents believed that the president of Ukraine is directly responsible for dealing with corruption in the government and in military administrations. Only XX% of respondents disagreed with this statement. Notably, older Ukrainians are more demanding of the head of state than young people are. XX% of respondents aged XX-XX agree that the head of state is responsible for dealing with corruption. This number is higher among people aged XX+ – XX%. There are no other significant differences arising from respondents’ personal financial situation or region of residence. For reference: The survey, conducted by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation jointly with the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, was carried out face to face from X to XX July XXXX, in all oblasts of Ukraine except for the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Donetsk, Luhansk and Kherson oblasts. In Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv oblasts, the survey was conducted in the Ukrainian-controlled territories in which hostilities are not taking place. X,XXX respondents over XX were surveyed.

electricity,vijna,dtek

One of DTEK’s facilities shut down due to damage caused by Russian missiles

One of DTEK's [the largest private investor in the energy industry in Ukraine] facilities was disconnected from the power grid due to damage caused by the Russian missile attack on 5 December. Source: DTEK on Telegram Quote: "The DTEK Energo energy facility, which had already been attacked by enemy troops several times before [in particular on 1 December, as indicated by the hyperlink in the message – ed.), was damaged as a result of another Russian attack. As a result, it was disconnected from the power grid. The shutdown of the facility led to restrictions on energy and heat supply in the oblast." Details: Fortunately, there were no casualties. For the sake of safety, only the critically necessary employees are at the facility; others work remotely. This was the 17th terrorist attack by Russia on energy facilities owned by DTEK Energo over the past two months.

One of DTEK’s facilities shut down due to damage caused by Russian missiles

One of DTEK's [the largest private investor in the energy industry in Ukraine] facilities was disconnected from the power grid due to damage caused by the Russian missile attack on X December. Source: DTEK on Telegram Quote: "The DTEK Energo energy facility, which had already been attacked by enemy troops several times before [in particular on X December, as indicated by the hyperlink in the message – ed.), was damaged as a result of another Russian attack. As a result, it was disconnected from the power grid. The shutdown of the facility led to restrictions on energy and heat supply in the oblast." Details: Fortunately, there were no casualties. For the sake of safety, only the critically necessary employees are at the facility; others work remotely. This was the XXth terrorist attack by Russia on energy facilities owned by DTEK Energo over the past two months.

genshtab,vijna

Russians failed to advance on 5 fronts – General Staff Report

During the day, 28 combat clashes took place on the front; in particular, the Russians unsuccessfully tried to advance on the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Shakhtarsk fronts. Source: evening report by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: During the current day, the Russian Federation launched an air strike with two Iranian-made Shahed UAVs and two anti-aircraft missiles against Ukraine. Thanks to the successful combat operation of Ukraine's Air Force, both UAVs were destroyed. In addition, the Russians carried out 32 airstrikes and 15 attacks from rocket salvo systems. The probability of launching missile and air strikes on the entire territory of Ukraine remains high. Russia is concentrating its main efforts on the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka fronts; 28 combat clashes took place during the day. The operational situation on the Volyn and Polissia fronts remains much the same as before. There is no evidence of Russia forming offensive units there. Russian forces are undergoing training and coordination on training grounds in the Republic of Belarus before being deployed to fight in Ukraine. The Russians maintain a military presence on the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts. During the day, airstrikes were carried out in the areas of Volfyne, Sumy Oblast, and Ustynivka, Kharkiv Oblast. They carried out mortar and artillery attacks on more than 20 settlements, in particular, Zalizhnyi Mist in Chernihiv Oblast; Bilokopytove and Progres in Sumy Oblast and Kozacha Lopan, Veterynarne and Krasne, Kharkiv Oblast. On the Kupiansk front, Ukrainian soldiers are firmly holding the defence. During the day, the Russians conducted unsuccessful offensive actions south of Novoselivske, Luhansk Oblast. An airstrike was carried out in the same area. Dvorichna, Krasne Pershe, Kolodiazne, Novomlynsk and Berestove of Kharkiv Oblast were subjected to Russian artillery and mortar attacks. On the Lyman front, during the day, the Russians conducted unsuccessful offensive actions east of Vesele, Donetsk Oblast. They carried out airstrikes in the vicinity of Nevske and Bilohorivka of Luhansk Oblast and Ivano-Dariivka, Fedorivka and Rozdolivka of Donetsk Oblast. The settlements of Nevske, Bilohorivka (Luhansk Oblast) and Torske, Spirne, Rozdolivka (Donetsk Oblast) were hit by artillery fire. On the Bakhmut front, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled all Russian attacks in the vicinity of Andriivka, Donetsk Oblast. The Russians carried out an airstrike near Diliivka, Donetsk Oblast. More than 10 settlements, including Markove, Khromove, Dyliivka, and Vasiukivka of Donetsk Oblast, were affected by Russian shelling. On the Avdiivka front, the Russians conducted unsuccessful offensive actions in the Pervomaiske area and launched an air strike near New York, Donetsk Oblast. At the same time, the Russians fired artillery at more than 10 settlements, including Nevelske, Pervomaiske, Stepove and Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast. On the Marinka front, the defence forces continue to hold back the advance of Russian troops in the area of Marinka. The Russians shelled more than 10 settlements, including Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Katerynivka, and Heorhiivka in Donetsk Oblast. On the Shakhtarsk front, the Russians conducted unsuccessful offensive actions in the Novomykhailivka area and carried out an air strike in the Blahodatne district, Donetsk Oblast. They shelled the settlements of Velyka Novosilka, Vuhledar, Prechystivka and Blahodatne.On the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson fronts, the Russians are concentrating their main efforts on preventing the further advance of Ukrainian troops. They carried out an airstrike in the area of Mykilske, Kherson Oblast. The Russians conducted artillery shelling of more than 15 settlements, including Levadne, Novodariivka, Huliaipole, in Zaporizhzhia Oblast; Ivanivka, Kutsurub, in Mykolaiv Oblast; Dniprovske, Zolota Balka, Romashkove, Kizomys of Kherson Oblast and the city of Kherson itself. At the same time, the defence forces of Ukraine continue to conduct an offensive operation on the Melitopol and Berdiansk fronts, gaining a foothold on the reclaimed territories, inflicting artillery fire on identified Russian targets, and carrying out counter-battery measures. The Russians continue to use civilian healthcare facilities in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine for their own purposes. In particular, it was established that in the settlement of Pokazne, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, about 200 patients were taken from the Mykhailivka psychoneurological boarding school in an unknown direction, and the local service personnel were dismissed. In the future, a military hospital for the treatment of wounded Russian servicemen is planned to be located on that territory and on the hospital's premises. Aviation of the defence forces delivered 9 strikes on Russian personnel concentration areas over the day. Ukrainian defenders also destroyed six reconnaissance UAVs during the day. Units of Rocket Forces and Artillery hit two ammunition depots, four artillery units in firing positions, and two Russian anti-aircraft defence systems.

Russians failed to advance on X fronts – General Staff Report

During the day, XX combat clashes took place on the front; in particular, the Russians unsuccessfully tried to advance on the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Shakhtarsk fronts. Source: evening report by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: During the current day, the Russian Federation launched an air strike with two Iranian-made Shahed UAVs and two anti-aircraft missiles against Ukraine. Thanks to the successful combat operation of Ukraine's Air Force, both UAVs were destroyed. In addition, the Russians carried out XX airstrikes and XX attacks from rocket salvo systems. The probability of launching missile and air strikes on the entire territory of Ukraine remains high. Russia is concentrating its main efforts on the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka fronts; XX combat clashes took place during the day. The operational situation on the Volyn and Polissia fronts remains much the same as before. There is no evidence of Russia forming offensive units there. Russian forces are undergoing training and coordination on training grounds in the Republic of Belarus before being deployed to fight in Ukraine. The Russians maintain a military presence on the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts. During the day, airstrikes were carried out in the areas of Volfyne, Sumy Oblast, and Ustynivka, Kharkiv Oblast. They carried out mortar and artillery attacks on more than XX settlements, in particular, Zalizhnyi Mist in Chernihiv Oblast; Bilokopytove and Progres in Sumy Oblast and Kozacha Lopan, Veterynarne and Krasne, Kharkiv Oblast. On the Kupiansk front, Ukrainian soldiers are firmly holding the defence. During the day, the Russians conducted unsuccessful offensive actions south of Novoselivske, Luhansk Oblast. An airstrike was carried out in the same area. Dvorichna, Krasne Pershe, Kolodiazne, Novomlynsk and Berestove of Kharkiv Oblast were subjected to Russian artillery and mortar attacks. On the Lyman front, during the day, the Russians conducted unsuccessful offensive actions east of Vesele, Donetsk Oblast. They carried out airstrikes in the vicinity of Nevske and Bilohorivka of Luhansk Oblast and Ivano-Dariivka, Fedorivka and Rozdolivka of Donetsk Oblast. The settlements of Nevske, Bilohorivka (Luhansk Oblast) and Torske, Spirne, Rozdolivka (Donetsk Oblast) were hit by artillery fire. On the Bakhmut front, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled all Russian attacks in the vicinity of Andriivka, Donetsk Oblast. The Russians carried out an airstrike near Diliivka, Donetsk Oblast. More than XX settlements, including Markove, Khromove, Dyliivka, and Vasiukivka of Donetsk Oblast, were affected by Russian shelling. On the Avdiivka front, the Russians conducted unsuccessful offensive actions in the Pervomaiske area and launched an air strike near New York, Donetsk Oblast. At the same time, the Russians fired artillery at more than XX settlements, including Nevelske, Pervomaiske, Stepove and Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast. On the Marinka front, the defence forces continue to hold back the advance of Russian troops in the area of Marinka. The Russians shelled more than XX settlements, including Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Katerynivka, and Heorhiivka in Donetsk Oblast. On the Shakhtarsk front, the Russians conducted unsuccessful offensive actions in the Novomykhailivka area and carried out an air strike in the Blahodatne district, Donetsk Oblast. They shelled the settlements of Velyka Novosilka, Vuhledar, Prechystivka and Blahodatne.On the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson fronts, the Russians are concentrating their main efforts on preventing the further advance of Ukrainian troops. They carried out an airstrike in the area of Mykilske, Kherson Oblast. The Russians conducted artillery shelling of more than XX settlements, including Levadne, Novodariivka, Huliaipole, in Zaporizhzhia Oblast; Ivanivka, Kutsurub, in Mykolaiv Oblast; Dniprovske, Zolota Balka, Romashkove, Kizomys of Kherson Oblast and the city of Kherson itself. At the same time, the defence forces of Ukraine continue to conduct an offensive operation on the Melitopol and Berdiansk fronts, gaining a foothold on the reclaimed territories, inflicting artillery fire on identified Russian targets, and carrying out counter-battery measures. The Russians continue to use civilian healthcare facilities in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine for their own purposes. In particular, it was established that in the settlement of Pokazne, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, about XXX patients were taken from the Mykhailivka psychoneurological boarding school in an unknown direction, and the local service personnel were dismissed. In the future, a military hospital for the treatment of wounded Russian servicemen is planned to be located on that territory and on the hospital's premises. Aviation of the defence forces delivered X strikes on Russian personnel concentration areas over the day. Ukrainian defenders also destroyed six reconnaissance UAVs during the day. Units of Rocket Forces and Artillery hit two ammunition depots, four artillery units in firing positions, and two Russian anti-aircraft defence systems.

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Zelenskyy calls on Austrian businesses to stop operating in Russia and move to Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Austrian businesses to abandon cooperation with Russia as an aggressor country and start working with Ukraine instead, following the meeting with Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen in Kyiv. Source: European Pravda, citing Interfax-Ukraine Details: At the joint press conference, Zelenskyy said that he and Van der Bellen discussed bilateral cooperation at the EU level and emphasised the need to introduce further sanctions against the Russian Federation. "The terrorist state must feel the price of its terror and the real limitation of its ability to continue the war," the president said. In this context, Zelenskyy also mentioned the Austrian businesses, which, as he states, do not leave Russia despite the Russian terror and continue to provide it with tax support. "Therefore, we are very interested in this business moving to Ukraine. We want to discuss this issue at a systemic level. In particular, we stressed the situation regarding Raiffeisen Bank, which not only operates in Russia but also makes decisions, such as tax holidays for conscripts in the Russian army," said Zelenskyy, adding that "this is unacceptable in the current realities". "We call on the Austrian side to make all possible efforts so that individual businesses do not screw Austrian society. I believe that this important issue, like many others, will be resolved on the basis of the common values of freedom, democracy, the rule of law and human rights," the Ukrainian president added. Zelenskyy also called on all Austrian businessmen to increase the pace of cooperation with their Ukrainian colleagues, in particular in matters of restoration, energy and its modernisation. Background: Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen came to Ukraine on 1 February. He visited Bucha and met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, handed over generators, and announced the allocation of €5 million for the restoration of damaged energy infrastructure.

Zelenskyy calls on Austrian businesses to stop operating in Russia and move to Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Austrian businesses to abandon cooperation with Russia as an aggressor country and start working with Ukraine instead, following the meeting with Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen in Kyiv. Source: European Pravda, citing Interfax-Ukraine Details: At the joint press conference, Zelenskyy said that he and Van der Bellen discussed bilateral cooperation at the EU level and emphasised the need to introduce further sanctions against the Russian Federation. "The terrorist state must feel the price of its terror and the real limitation of its ability to continue the war," the president said. In this context, Zelenskyy also mentioned the Austrian businesses, which, as he states, do not leave Russia despite the Russian terror and continue to provide it with tax support. "Therefore, we are very interested in this business moving to Ukraine. We want to discuss this issue at a systemic level. In particular, we stressed the situation regarding Raiffeisen Bank, which not only operates in Russia but also makes decisions, such as tax holidays for conscripts in the Russian army," said Zelenskyy, adding that "this is unacceptable in the current realities". "We call on the Austrian side to make all possible efforts so that individual businesses do not screw Austrian society. I believe that this important issue, like many others, will be resolved on the basis of the common values of freedom, democracy, the rule of law and human rights," the Ukrainian president added. Zelenskyy also called on all Austrian businessmen to increase the pace of cooperation with their Ukrainian colleagues, in particular in matters of restoration, energy and its modernisation. Background: Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen came to Ukraine on X February. He visited Bucha and met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, handed over generators, and announced the allocation of €X million for the restoration of damaged energy infrastructure.

kherson,krim,vijna

Russians hope to repair Chonhar bridge in few weeks

Nikolai Lukashenko, Kremlin-appointed so-called "minister of transport of Crimea", has said that it would take several weeks to restore the Chonhar Bridge fully. Source: Russian RBC news outlet quoting Nikolai Lukashenko Quote: "If we talk about the complete restoration of the bridge structure, the span that is damaged there, it will take several weeks at most, as we need to order the appropriate materials." Details: Lukashenko has also said that due to the damage to the roadway on the Chonhar Bridge, traffic flows were "reoriented" to the Armiansk and Perekop checkpoints. Background: On Thursday, 22 June, the Russian occupiers reported an attack on the bridge on the administrative border between Kherson Oblast and Crimea near Chonhar.

Russians hope to repair Chonhar bridge in few weeks

Nikolai Lukashenko, Kremlin-appointed so-called "minister of transport of Crimea", has said that it would take several weeks to restore the Chonhar Bridge fully. Source: Russian RBC news outlet quoting Nikolai Lukashenko Quote: "If we talk about the complete restoration of the bridge structure, the span that is damaged there, it will take several weeks at most, as we need to order the appropriate materials." Details: Lukashenko has also said that due to the damage to the roadway on the Chonhar Bridge, traffic flows were "reoriented" to the Armiansk and Perekop checkpoints. Background: On Thursday, XX June, the Russian occupiers reported an attack on the bridge on the administrative border between Kherson Oblast and Crimea near Chonhar.

okupacia,pozhezha,melitopol

Large-scale fire occurs near Russian forces' base in Melitopol

A large-scale fire broke out in the temporarily occupied Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, near the base of the Russian occupiers on the morning of 1 February. Source: Ivan Fedorov, Mayor of Melitopol, on Telegram Quote: "Raging fire occurs near the enemy base. This morning [1 February], residents of the temporarily occupied Melitopol witnessed a large-scale fire. Thick smoke was rising in the lower part of the city behind the central market in the area of the occupied Refma plant, where they [Russian troops – ed.] have set up their military base." Details: The mayor noted that no explosions were heard in the morning, so he assumed that the occupiers "fell asleep holding a lit cigarette". Information about what exactly happened in Melitopol is being established.

Large-scale fire occurs near Russian forces' base in Melitopol

A large-scale fire broke out in the temporarily occupied Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, near the base of the Russian occupiers on the morning of X February. Source: Ivan Fedorov, Mayor of Melitopol, on Telegram Quote: "Raging fire occurs near the enemy base. This morning [X February], residents of the temporarily occupied Melitopol witnessed a large-scale fire. Thick smoke was rising in the lower part of the city behind the central market in the area of the occupied Refma plant, where they [Russian troops – ed.] have set up their military base." Details: The mayor noted that no explosions were heard in the morning, so he assumed that the occupiers "fell asleep holding a lit cigarette". Information about what exactly happened in Melitopol is being established.

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Denmark and Netherlands to hand over 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

Denmark, together with the Netherlands, will provide Ukraine with 14 German-made Leopard 2 tanks. Source: Danish news agency DR.dk, as reported by European Pravda Details: Announcement of the intention to supply the tanks to Ukraine, made by Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Acting Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen. "This is a large donation from the Danish side as part of a joint project with the Netherlands; we are handing over 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. This is a very significant contribution, which is in addition to the 100 used Leopard 1 vehicles we have already announced," Rasmussen said. Poulsen added that the tanks are expected to be delivered in early 2024. "These are not Danish tanks. This is cooperation in providing tanks that are not Danish, but which are procured in cooperation with the Netherlands. It's no secret that there was a broad desire to consider the possibility of supplying Leopard 2 tanks, which are even larger than Leopard 1. Now it is possible, and we are happy and proud about it," he explained. Poulsen added that Denmark aims to deliver at least 80 Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine by the end of 2023, "to help support the fight for freedom." This week, six Leopard 2 tanks, which Spain promised to give to Ukraine, arrived at the port of Santander in the country's north.

Denmark and Netherlands to hand over XX Leopard X tanks to Ukraine

Denmark, together with the Netherlands, will provide Ukraine with XX German-made Leopard X tanks. Source: Danish news agency DR.dk, as reported by European Pravda Details: Announcement of the intention to supply the tanks to Ukraine, made by Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Acting Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen. "This is a large donation from the Danish side as part of a joint project with the Netherlands; we are handing over XX Leopard X tanks to Ukraine. This is a very significant contribution, which is in addition to the XXX used Leopard X vehicles we have already announced," Rasmussen said. Poulsen added that the tanks are expected to be delivered in early XXXX. "These are not Danish tanks. This is cooperation in providing tanks that are not Danish, but which are procured in cooperation with the Netherlands. It's no secret that there was a broad desire to consider the possibility of supplying Leopard X tanks, which are even larger than Leopard X. Now it is possible, and we are happy and proud about it," he explained. Poulsen added that Denmark aims to deliver at least XX Leopard X tanks to Ukraine by the end of XXXX, "to help support the fight for freedom." This week, six Leopard X tanks, which Spain promised to give to Ukraine, arrived at the port of Santander in the country's north.

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Zelenskyy on counteroffensive: No positions lost, only liberated

During the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff meeting on June 19, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed specific matters regarding the offensive. As of now, Ukrainian defenders have successfully maintained their positions without any losses, while Russians do nothing but suffer losses. Source: Zelenskyy's evening address Zelenskyy's direct quote: "The [Supreme Commander-in-Chief's] Staff [meeting – ed.]. First of all, the front line, specific issues of the offensive. There were reports from senior commanders and commanders directly from the battlefield. There was also a report by the Commander-in-Chief, the Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate." Details: According to the president’s statement, thorough and detailed consideration was given to the preparation and equipment provision of new brigades of the National Guard and border guards – who are awaiting their deployment for military operations. Zelenskyy reported that Ukrainian defenders are currently making progress in certain directions, while defending their positions and resisting assaults and intensified attacks by the occupying forces in others. Importantly, there are no lost positions, only liberated ones. Instead, the Russian invaders only suffered losses. "In general, it is a situation of pressure, our pressure, which allows us to pave the way for our flag," the president emphasised. Zelenskyy also expressed his confidence that the blue-yellow colours of Ukraine will prevail throughout the entire South and East. "And the evil state has no such fortifications or reserves that will stop Ukraine. Because we are on our own land, and this gives us the greatest strength," Zelenskyy said.

Zelenskyy on counteroffensive: No positions lost, only liberated

During the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff meeting on June XX, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed specific matters regarding the offensive. As of now, Ukrainian defenders have successfully maintained their positions without any losses, while Russians do nothing but suffer losses. Source: Zelenskyy's evening address Zelenskyy's direct quote: "The [Supreme Commander-in-Chief's] Staff [meeting – ed.]. First of all, the front line, specific issues of the offensive. There were reports from senior commanders and commanders directly from the battlefield. There was also a report by the Commander-in-Chief, the Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate." Details: According to the president’s statement, thorough and detailed consideration was given to the preparation and equipment provision of new brigades of the National Guard and border guards – who are awaiting their deployment for military operations. Zelenskyy reported that Ukrainian defenders are currently making progress in certain directions, while defending their positions and resisting assaults and intensified attacks by the occupying forces in others. Importantly, there are no lost positions, only liberated ones. Instead, the Russian invaders only suffered losses. "In general, it is a situation of pressure, our pressure, which allows us to pave the way for our flag," the president emphasised. Zelenskyy also expressed his confidence that the blue-yellow colours of Ukraine will prevail throughout the entire South and East. "And the evil state has no such fortifications or reserves that will stop Ukraine. Because we are on our own land, and this gives us the greatest strength," Zelenskyy said.

chorne-more,rosija,vijna,flot

Russians increase Black Sea flotilla to 10 vessels

OLHA HLUSHCHENKO – SATURDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2022, 06:15 The Russians have increased their Black Sea flotilla to 10 vessels, including 3 surface-to-air missile carriers. Source: Operational Command Pivden (South) on Facebook Quote: "The enemy flotilla in the Black Sea has increased to 10 vessels. It includes 3 surface-to-air missile carriers armed with 24 Kalibr cruise missiles".

Russians increase Black Sea flotilla to XX vessels

OLHA HLUSHCHENKO – SATURDAY, XX OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX The Russians have increased their Black Sea flotilla to XX vessels, including X surface-to-air missile carriers. Source: Operational Command Pivden (South) on Facebook Quote: "The enemy flotilla in the Black Sea has increased to XX vessels. It includes X surface-to-air missile carriers armed with XX Kalibr cruise missiles".

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Camps for Wagner PMC fighters being built in Belarus 200 km from Ukraine

The building of camps for the placement of Wagner group fighters started in Belarus after agreements with the country's self-proclaimed leader Alexander Lukashenko, who negotiated with Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner's financier. Source: Verstka ["Layout"] Russian media Details: According to the media, the first camp for 8,000 people is being built in Asipovichy, Mogilev Oblast, located 200 km from the border with Ukraine. According to the source of the media, the workers were tasked with building a camp with an area of 24,000 square metres very quickly. "There is a task (to build a camp) until lunchtime tomorrow," the media source said. A source close to the regional authority confirmed that the administration has been instructed to build a camp for the Wagner Group in the region. The Wagner fighters’ families confirmed the information that the mercenaries will be sent to Belarus. One of the relatives, referring to her acquaintance, reported that units of the Wagner PMC, which remained in Rostov-on-Don, are being sent to Belarus. Another media source said that her husband, who was in Rostov on Saturday, informed her about the departure to Belarus "most likely", but did not contact her again. Background: On the evening of 23 June, Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed that the regular Russian army had launched a missile strike on the Wagner mercenaries’ rear camps. He deployed 25,000 of his mercenaries "to restore justice". The Office of the President of the Russian Federation anticipated that Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Wagner Group fighters would likely reach Moscow’s outskirts in the next few hours, with fighting expected near Russia’s capital. Ukrainian intelligence had information that Putin had urgently left Moscow for his residence in Valdai. A convoy of Wagner Group forces was spotted only 400 kilometres away from Moscow. However, Prigozhin said that he allegedly agreed through the intermediary of the self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko and would go to Belarus, and ordered all his mercenaries to turn back. Despite the promise, the Russian authorities have not closed the criminal case against Prigozhin, and the FSB of Russia continues to investigate the case of rebellion.

Camps for Wagner PMC fighters being built in Belarus XXX km from Ukraine

The building of camps for the placement of Wagner group fighters started in Belarus after agreements with the country's self-proclaimed leader Alexander Lukashenko, who negotiated with Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner's financier. Source: Verstka ["Layout"] Russian media Details: According to the media, the first camp for X,XXX people is being built in Asipovichy, Mogilev Oblast, located XXX km from the border with Ukraine. According to the source of the media, the workers were tasked with building a camp with an area of XX,XXX square metres very quickly. "There is a task (to build a camp) until lunchtime tomorrow," the media source said. A source close to the regional authority confirmed that the administration has been instructed to build a camp for the Wagner Group in the region. The Wagner fighters’ families confirmed the information that the mercenaries will be sent to Belarus. One of the relatives, referring to her acquaintance, reported that units of the Wagner PMC, which remained in Rostov-on-Don, are being sent to Belarus. Another media source said that her husband, who was in Rostov on Saturday, informed her about the departure to Belarus "most likely", but did not contact her again. Background: On the evening of XX June, Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed that the regular Russian army had launched a missile strike on the Wagner mercenaries’ rear camps. He deployed XX,XXX of his mercenaries "to restore justice". The Office of the President of the Russian Federation anticipated that Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Wagner Group fighters would likely reach Moscow’s outskirts in the next few hours, with fighting expected near Russia’s capital. Ukrainian intelligence had information that Putin had urgently left Moscow for his residence in Valdai. A convoy of Wagner Group forces was spotted only XXX kilometres away from Moscow. However, Prigozhin said that he allegedly agreed through the intermediary of the self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko and would go to Belarus, and ordered all his mercenaries to turn back. Despite the promise, the Russian authorities have not closed the criminal case against Prigozhin, and the FSB of Russia continues to investigate the case of rebellion.

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Russians target high-rise building in Toretsk; Chasiv Yar also under fire

Russian occupiers have struck a high-rise building in the city of Toretsk and one of the neighbourhoods in the settlement of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk Oblast; at least two people are injured. Source: Pavlo Kyrylenko, the Head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "Two strikes were carried out on the Skhidnyi (Eastern) neighbourhood in Chasiv Yar: two people were injured, four houses were damaged. A high-rise building was hit directly, and warehouses were damaged in Toretsk. Fortunately, no casualties were reported." Details: Kyrylenko added that Chasiv Yar and Toretsk repeatedly came under Russian attack. He once again urged locals to evacuate and not expose themselves to unjustified risk.

Russians target high-rise building in Toretsk; Chasiv Yar also under fire

Russian occupiers have struck a high-rise building in the city of Toretsk and one of the neighbourhoods in the settlement of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk Oblast; at least two people are injured. Source: Pavlo Kyrylenko, the Head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "Two strikes were carried out on the Skhidnyi (Eastern) neighbourhood in Chasiv Yar: two people were injured, four houses were damaged. A high-rise building was hit directly, and warehouses were damaged in Toretsk. Fortunately, no casualties were reported." Details: Kyrylenko added that Chasiv Yar and Toretsk repeatedly came under Russian attack. He once again urged locals to evacuate and not expose themselves to unjustified risk.

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War is entering new stage, Ukraine needs technology – Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, believes that the war with Russia is moving to a new stage: "positional" warfare with static and attritional fighting. To win it, Ukraine needs high technologies. Source: Zaluzhnyi, in his column for The Economist Details: The Commander-in-Chief warns that such a war is beneficial to Russia because it gives it the opportunity to regain strength. In such a situation, the Armed Forces need key military capabilities and technologies. The most important of them is air power. Control of the skies is essential for large-scale ground operations. This includes both manned aircraft and drones. Zaluzhnyi noted that Russia currently maintains a significant advantage over Ukraine in the sky, and this makes it difficult for Ukrainian troops to advance. Ukraine's second priority: means of radio-electronic warfare. "EW is the key to victory in the drone war," the general emphasises. As he said, over the last decade, Russia has modernised its electronic warfare forces, creating a new type of military and developing 60 new types of such equipment. And the Russian Federation is now stronger in this regard than Ukraine. Zaluzhnyi says that while Ukraine has built many of its own electronic defence systems, it also needs greater access to electronic intelligence from allies. The third task is counter-battery fire, that is, the destruction of enemy artillery. In this war, artillery, missile and rocket fire make up 60-80% of all military tasks. When Ukraine first received Western weapons last year, the Ukrainian military was quite successful in detecting and engaging Russian artillery. However, the effectiveness of such weapons has sharply decreased due to the improvement of Russian electronic warfare equipment. Russia's counter-battery fire has also improved, Zaluzhnyi adds. This is largely due to the use of Lancet loitering munitions, which work in conjunction with reconnaissance drones, and the increase in the production of high-precision projectiles that can be guided by ground correctors. As he said, so far, Ukraine has managed to achieve parity with Russia thanks to more accurate firearms, albeit in smaller quantities. But it cannot last long. "And we need our partners to send us better artillery-reconnaissance equipment that can locate Russian guns," the Commander-in-Chief says. Technology for mine-breaching is the fourth task. Given the extent of Russian minefields, which extend as far back as 20 kilometres in some places, even Western supplies have proven inadequate. Russia quickly restocks minefields when Ukrainian forces breach them by firing new mines from a distance. Ukraine needs smoke-projection systems to hide the actions of its demining units and radar-like sensors that use invisible light pulses to detect mines in the ground. Ukrainian forces would also find useful water cannons, cluster munitions, or jet engines from retired aircraft to get past mine barriers without going underground. Additionally helpful are novel forms of tunnel excavators. The fifth and last priority is building up Ukrainian reserves. Ukraine has a limited ability to train reserves within its own borders. The soldiers that are positioned at the front are difficult to spare. Russia can also attack training facilities. Furthermore, there are legal loopholes that let people avoid their obligations. According to Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine is trying to solve these problems. A single register of those liable for military service is being implemented, and it is also planned to expand the category of citizens who can be called up. In addition, a "combat internship" is being introduced, which involves sending recently mobilised and trained military personnel to experienced frontline units for training. Quote: "Russia should not be underestimated. It has suffered heavy losses and expended a lot of ammunition. But it will have superiority in weapons, equipment, missiles and ammunition for a considerable time. Its defence industry is increasing its output, despite unprecedented sanctions. Our NATO partners are dramatically increasing their production capacity, too. But it takes at least a year to do this and, in some cases, such as aircraft and command-and-control systems, two years. A positional war is a prolonged one that carries enormous risks to Ukraine’s armed forces and to its state. If Ukraine is to escape from that trap, we will need all these things: air superiority, much-improved electronic-warfare and counter-battery capabilities, new mine-breaching technology and the ability to mobilise and train more reserves. We also need to focus on modern command and control—so we can visualise the battlefield more effectively than Russia and make decisions more quickly — and on rationalising our logistics while disrupting Russia’s with longer-range missiles. New, innovative approaches can turn this war of position back into one of manoeuvre."

War is entering new stage, Ukraine needs technology – Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, believes that the war with Russia is moving to a new stage: "positional" warfare with static and attritional fighting. To win it, Ukraine needs high technologies. Source: Zaluzhnyi, in his column for The Economist Details: The Commander-in-Chief warns that such a war is beneficial to Russia because it gives it the opportunity to regain strength. In such a situation, the Armed Forces need key military capabilities and technologies. The most important of them is air power. Control of the skies is essential for large-scale ground operations. This includes both manned aircraft and drones. Zaluzhnyi noted that Russia currently maintains a significant advantage over Ukraine in the sky, and this makes it difficult for Ukrainian troops to advance. Ukraine's second priority: means of radio-electronic warfare. "EW is the key to victory in the drone war," the general emphasises. As he said, over the last decade, Russia has modernised its electronic warfare forces, creating a new type of military and developing XX new types of such equipment. And the Russian Federation is now stronger in this regard than Ukraine. Zaluzhnyi says that while Ukraine has built many of its own electronic defence systems, it also needs greater access to electronic intelligence from allies. The third task is counter-battery fire, that is, the destruction of enemy artillery. In this war, artillery, missile and rocket fire make up XX-XX% of all military tasks. When Ukraine first received Western weapons last year, the Ukrainian military was quite successful in detecting and engaging Russian artillery. However, the effectiveness of such weapons has sharply decreased due to the improvement of Russian electronic warfare equipment. Russia's counter-battery fire has also improved, Zaluzhnyi adds. This is largely due to the use of Lancet loitering munitions, which work in conjunction with reconnaissance drones, and the increase in the production of high-precision projectiles that can be guided by ground correctors. As he said, so far, Ukraine has managed to achieve parity with Russia thanks to more accurate firearms, albeit in smaller quantities. But it cannot last long. "And we need our partners to send us better artillery-reconnaissance equipment that can locate Russian guns," the Commander-in-Chief says. Technology for mine-breaching is the fourth task. Given the extent of Russian minefields, which extend as far back as XX kilometres in some places, even Western supplies have proven inadequate. Russia quickly restocks minefields when Ukrainian forces breach them by firing new mines from a distance. Ukraine needs smoke-projection systems to hide the actions of its demining units and radar-like sensors that use invisible light pulses to detect mines in the ground. Ukrainian forces would also find useful water cannons, cluster munitions, or jet engines from retired aircraft to get past mine barriers without going underground. Additionally helpful are novel forms of tunnel excavators. The fifth and last priority is building up Ukrainian reserves. Ukraine has a limited ability to train reserves within its own borders. The soldiers that are positioned at the front are difficult to spare. Russia can also attack training facilities. Furthermore, there are legal loopholes that let people avoid their obligations. According to Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine is trying to solve these problems. A single register of those liable for military service is being implemented, and it is also planned to expand the category of citizens who can be called up. In addition, a "combat internship" is being introduced, which involves sending recently mobilised and trained military personnel to experienced frontline units for training. Quote: "Russia should not be underestimated. It has suffered heavy losses and expended a lot of ammunition. But it will have superiority in weapons, equipment, missiles and ammunition for a considerable time. Its defence industry is increasing its output, despite unprecedented sanctions. Our NATO partners are dramatically increasing their production capacity, too. But it takes at least a year to do this and, in some cases, such as aircraft and command-and-control systems, two years. A positional war is a prolonged one that carries enormous risks to Ukraine’s armed forces and to its state. If Ukraine is to escape from that trap, we will need all these things: air superiority, much-improved electronic-warfare and counter-battery capabilities, new mine-breaching technology and the ability to mobilise and train more reserves. We also need to focus on modern command and control—so we can visualise the battlefield more effectively than Russia and make decisions more quickly — and on rationalising our logistics while disrupting Russia’s with longer-range missiles. New, innovative approaches can turn this war of position back into one of manoeuvre."

okupacia,blinken,vijna,chernigivska-oblast

Blinken visits village of Yahidne, where Russians kept hundreds of civilians in basement

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has visited the village of Yahidne in Chernihiv Oblast, which became known because the Russian occupiers kept several hundred civilians in the school basement. Source: European Pravda, referring to the US State Department press service Details: During the visit to Yahidne, Blinken said that he was most impressed by the terrible consequences of the Russian aggression against Ukraine. Quote: "It all comes down to the human dimension, to the lives, the stories of men, of women, and children - like the men, women and children who are imprisoned in the basement of this building next to us... And this is just one building in one village, in one community in Ukraine, and this is a story that we’ve seen again and again and again," the state secretary noted. He emphasised that the Russian occupation army continues to commit atrocities on the territory of Ukraine and recalled yesterday's shelling of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, which killed 16 people. Quote: "But we are also seeing something else that's incredibly powerful, and that is the extraordinary resilience of the Ukrainian people... Ukrainians are coming together to get rid of the ordnance, to get rid of mines, and to rebuild - to literally recover the land that was taken from them. We're very proud to be partners with Ukraine in all of these efforts," Blinken emphasised. For reference: The village of Yahidne in Chernihiv Oblast was captured by Russian invaders in March 2022. When the Russian troops entered the village, they drove the men, women and children out of the houses, threatening them with weapons, and took them to the basement of the local school, where they were held for four weeks. For 28 days, from 3 March to 31 March 2022, more than 350 residents of the village were in the basement, with an area of 197 square metres. 10 people died during their stay in the basement. Background: Earlier, Blinken visited the facility of the State Border Service of Ukraine on the outskirts of Kyiv. The US Secretary of State arrived in Ukraine the day before. While in Kyiv, Antony Blinken stated that Washington has seen progress in the Ukrainian counteroffensive and that the US would ensure that Ukraine receives the necessary support both now and in the long term. Blinken also announced the allocation of over US$1 billion to help Ukraine.

Blinken visits village of Yahidne, where Russians kept hundreds of civilians in basement

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has visited the village of Yahidne in Chernihiv Oblast, which became known because the Russian occupiers kept several hundred civilians in the school basement. Source: European Pravda, referring to the US State Department press service Details: During the visit to Yahidne, Blinken said that he was most impressed by the terrible consequences of the Russian aggression against Ukraine. Quote: "It all comes down to the human dimension, to the lives, the stories of men, of women, and children - like the men, women and children who are imprisoned in the basement of this building next to us... And this is just one building in one village, in one community in Ukraine, and this is a story that we’ve seen again and again and again," the state secretary noted. He emphasised that the Russian occupation army continues to commit atrocities on the territory of Ukraine and recalled yesterday's shelling of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, which killed XX people. Quote: "But we are also seeing something else that's incredibly powerful, and that is the extraordinary resilience of the Ukrainian people... Ukrainians are coming together to get rid of the ordnance, to get rid of mines, and to rebuild - to literally recover the land that was taken from them. We're very proud to be partners with Ukraine in all of these efforts," Blinken emphasised. For reference: The village of Yahidne in Chernihiv Oblast was captured by Russian invaders in March XXXX. When the Russian troops entered the village, they drove the men, women and children out of the houses, threatening them with weapons, and took them to the basement of the local school, where they were held for four weeks. For XX days, from X March to XX March XXXX, more than XXX residents of the village were in the basement, with an area of XXX square metres. XX people died during their stay in the basement. Background: Earlier, Blinken visited the facility of the State Border Service of Ukraine on the outskirts of Kyiv. The US Secretary of State arrived in Ukraine the day before. While in Kyiv, Antony Blinken stated that Washington has seen progress in the Ukrainian counteroffensive and that the US would ensure that Ukraine receives the necessary support both now and in the long term. Blinken also announced the allocation of over US$X billion to help Ukraine.

osvita,vijna,sumska-oblast

Russians damaged school and kindergarten in Sumy Oblast

On Sunday, Russians launched 44 strikes on the border area of Sumy Oblast, damaging a school and a kindergarten. Source: Dmytro Zhyvytskyy, Head of Sumy Oblast Military Administration, on Facebook Quote from Zhyvytskyy: "Russians launched 44 strikes on the border area of Sumy Oblast during the day. Bilopillia, Khotin, Seredyna-Buda and Krasnopillia hromadas [a hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.] came under fire." Details: In Krasnopillia hromada, Russians shelled the border area with mortars, 12 strikes. They also dropped two explosives from a UAV. The Russians opened mortar fire on Bilopillia hromada, 15 strikes. A school and a garage in the village of Pavlivka were damaged. In Seredyna-Buda hromada, there was a mortar attack from Russia, three strikes. In Khotin hromada, Russians fired with mortars, 14 strikes. As a result of the shelling, a kindergarten and a school stadium in the village of Kindrativka were damaged. In all cases, there were no casualties.

Russians damaged school and kindergarten in Sumy Oblast

On Sunday, Russians launched XX strikes on the border area of Sumy Oblast, damaging a school and a kindergarten. Source: Dmytro Zhyvytskyy, Head of Sumy Oblast Military Administration, on Facebook Quote from Zhyvytskyy: "Russians launched XX strikes on the border area of Sumy Oblast during the day. Bilopillia, Khotin, Seredyna-Buda and Krasnopillia hromadas [a hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.] came under fire." Details: In Krasnopillia hromada, Russians shelled the border area with mortars, XX strikes. They also dropped two explosives from a UAV. The Russians opened mortar fire on Bilopillia hromada, XX strikes. A school and a garage in the village of Pavlivka were damaged. In Seredyna-Buda hromada, there was a mortar attack from Russia, three strikes. In Khotin hromada, Russians fired with mortars, XX strikes. As a result of the shelling, a kindergarten and a school stadium in the village of Kindrativka were damaged. In all cases, there were no casualties.

vijna,mikolajiv

Mykolaiv hit by 5 Russian Calibre missiles – Pivden [South] Operational Command

Olha Hlushchenko – Sunday, 19 June 2022, 03:30 Over the course of 18 June, Russian forces launched two attacks on Mykolaiv: during the day, Russia deployed X-55 missiles and in the evening – Calibre missiles. Source: Pivden [South] Operational Command on Facebook Details: Russian missiles attacked the city of Mykolaiv twice. During the day on 18 June, two X-55 missiles struck the city’s industrial infrastructure. In the evening, Russian forces launched five Calibre missiles from Kherson Oblast. The first of these missiles was destroyed by a Ukrainian mobile anti aircraft missile system. Two missiles hit the plant producing plastic windows, another one hit a residential building, and the last one hit a sausage production plant. Fires that broke out on the territory of the two stricken plants, which spread over an area of around 400 square metres, have been contained. According to preliminary information, there are no casualties. The extent of structural damage is being established.

Mykolaiv hit by X Russian Calibre missiles – Pivden [South] Operational Command

Olha Hlushchenko – Sunday, XX June XXXX, XX:XX Over the course of XX June, Russian forces launched two attacks on Mykolaiv: during the day, Russia deployed X-XX missiles and in the evening – Calibre missiles. Source: Pivden [South] Operational Command on Facebook Details: Russian missiles attacked the city of Mykolaiv twice. During the day on XX June, two X-XX missiles struck the city’s industrial infrastructure. In the evening, Russian forces launched five Calibre missiles from Kherson Oblast. The first of these missiles was destroyed by a Ukrainian mobile anti aircraft missile system. Two missiles hit the plant producing plastic windows, another one hit a residential building, and the last one hit a sausage production plant. Fires that broke out on the territory of the two stricken plants, which spread over an area of around XXX square metres, have been contained. According to preliminary information, there are no casualties. The extent of structural damage is being established.

zelensky,prezident

"We can last without electricity, but not without freedom": Zelenskyy congratulates fellow Ukrainians on Day of Dignity and Freedom

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has congratulated fellow Ukrainians on the Day of Dignity and Freedom, pointing out that Ukrainians can be left without electricity and hot water, but they will never be deprived of freedom. Source: Zelenskyy’s speech Quote: "Everyone has seen what kind of people we have! Willing to give the last. Willing to stand tall till the end. They did not lose [their] dignity. [Their] bravery. [Their] faith in themselves. And they have united. In order not to lose freedom. Not to lose independence. Not to lose Ukraine. We can be left without money. Without gas. Without hot water. Without light. But not without freedom. And it remains unchanged." Details: The President has stressed that musicians, actors, Olympic champions, IT specialists, scholars, businessmen – hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian who "have not boarded planes but went to military enlistment offices" – are joining seasoned soldiers in the army. Quote: "And everyone has seen what our civilians are capable of. Everyone has seen what kind of citizens we have! How you can become a living wall on the path of the occupier's military columns, stop and turn around enemy tanks and armoured personnel carriers with bare hands. Go to rallies under the occupation despite the gunshots and stun grenades. Preserve the Ukrainian flag and wait to finally meet the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Flood your village to prevent the orcs from entering Kyiv. Down a Russian drone with a can. Give seeds to the occupiers so that sunflowers sprout wherever they perish. And everyone has seen what kind of doctors, firefighters, rescuers, railway workers, energy workers, and farmers we have." Details: Zelenskyy added that Ukrainians were going to gather at Maidan Nezalezhnosti ( Independence Square), where dignity and freedom has always been defended, on the Day of Dignity and Freedom and celebrate the Day of Ukraine’s Victory there: "I am going to talk about an important thing in a peaceful Kyiv, in a peaceful Ukraine. About the main thing, the one that remained unchanged. And it will. Glory to Ukraine." Quote: "We will overcome everything. Endure. Survive. Prevail!"

"We can last without electricity, but not without freedom": Zelenskyy congratulates fellow Ukrainians on Day of Dignity and Freedom

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has congratulated fellow Ukrainians on the Day of Dignity and Freedom, pointing out that Ukrainians can be left without electricity and hot water, but they will never be deprived of freedom. Source: Zelenskyy’s speech Quote: "Everyone has seen what kind of people we have! Willing to give the last. Willing to stand tall till the end. They did not lose [their] dignity. [Their] bravery. [Their] faith in themselves. And they have united. In order not to lose freedom. Not to lose independence. Not to lose Ukraine. We can be left without money. Without gas. Without hot water. Without light. But not without freedom. And it remains unchanged." Details: The President has stressed that musicians, actors, Olympic champions, IT specialists, scholars, businessmen – hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian who "have not boarded planes but went to military enlistment offices" – are joining seasoned soldiers in the army. Quote: "And everyone has seen what our civilians are capable of. Everyone has seen what kind of citizens we have! How you can become a living wall on the path of the occupier's military columns, stop and turn around enemy tanks and armoured personnel carriers with bare hands. Go to rallies under the occupation despite the gunshots and stun grenades. Preserve the Ukrainian flag and wait to finally meet the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Flood your village to prevent the orcs from entering Kyiv. Down a Russian drone with a can. Give seeds to the occupiers so that sunflowers sprout wherever they perish. And everyone has seen what kind of doctors, firefighters, rescuers, railway workers, energy workers, and farmers we have." Details: Zelenskyy added that Ukrainians were going to gather at Maidan Nezalezhnosti ( Independence Square), where dignity and freedom has always been defended, on the Day of Dignity and Freedom and celebrate the Day of Ukraine’s Victory there: "I am going to talk about an important thing in a peaceful Kyiv, in a peaceful Ukraine. About the main thing, the one that remained unchanged. And it will. Glory to Ukraine." Quote: "We will overcome everything. Endure. Survive. Prevail!"

okupacia,vibukh,mariupol,vijna

Explosions ring out near Illich Steel Plant in Mariupol second time in a day

Mariupol City Council has reported that explosions rang out again on 23 February in the Russian-occupied city of Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, near the Illich Iron and Steel Works. Source: Mariupol City Council on Telegram Quote: "Mariupol. Explosions are heard again. Reports say there were three explosions near the Illich Iron and Steel Works (Kalmius district). There is a high chance of hitting the enemy, as the skies are clear – there is no sign of occupiers’ air defence working." Details: Russian aircraft took off after the explosions. Petro Andriushchenko, the advisor to the Mayor of Mariupol, has posted on his Telegram-channel that the first explosion was heard in the city at 11:02. Later, two more explosions rang out. Andriushchenko has said that two of them have definitely struck the premises of the Illich plant near a prison. He has also said there was another explosion near the airport. Background: Two explosions occurred in the vicinity of the Illich Iron and Steel Works in Mariupol on the evening of 22 February. On the morning of 22 February, explosions occurred near the seaport of Mariupol where the Russian invaders stored ammunition. Explosions rocked the city of Mariupol on the night of 21 February.

Explosions ring out near Illich Steel Plant in Mariupol second time in a day

Mariupol City Council has reported that explosions rang out again on XX February in the Russian-occupied city of Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, near the Illich Iron and Steel Works. Source: Mariupol City Council on Telegram Quote: "Mariupol. Explosions are heard again. Reports say there were three explosions near the Illich Iron and Steel Works (Kalmius district). There is a high chance of hitting the enemy, as the skies are clear – there is no sign of occupiers’ air defence working." Details: Russian aircraft took off after the explosions. Petro Andriushchenko, the advisor to the Mayor of Mariupol, has posted on his Telegram-channel that the first explosion was heard in the city at XX:XX. Later, two more explosions rang out. Andriushchenko has said that two of them have definitely struck the premises of the Illich plant near a prison. He has also said there was another explosion near the airport. Background: Two explosions occurred in the vicinity of the Illich Iron and Steel Works in Mariupol on the evening of XX February. On the morning of XX February, explosions occurred near the seaport of Mariupol where the Russian invaders stored ammunition. Explosions rocked the city of Mariupol on the night of XX February.

sektor-gaza,hamas,izrajil,vijna

Israel attacks Hamas in Gaza Strip tunnels

Israel reported that its forces attacked Hamas militants in an extensive network of Gaza tunnels. Source: Reuters with reference to the press service of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Quote from IDF: "Over the last day, combined IDF (Israel Defense Forces) struck approximately 300 targets, including anti-tank missile and rocket launch posts below shafts, as well as military compounds inside underground tunnels belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization." Details: The militants responded with anti-tank missiles and machine gun fire. The IDF added that Israeli soldiers "killed terrorists and directed air forces to real-time strikes on targets and terror infrastructure". Reuters wrote that the tunnels are a key target for Israel. For reference: Gaza tunnels are used to smuggle goods from Egypt, conduct attacks on Israel, transport people, store missiles and ammunition, and, according to media reports, to house Hamas command and its centres. Background: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict escalated on 7 October when Hamas attacked Israel with missiles. On 9 October, Israel announced that it had regained control of all areas on the border near the Gaza Strip. Israel was currently planning a ground offensive against the Gaza Strip that could last three months. The New York Times reported that Israel had to postpone the ground operation in the Gaza Strip, which was planned for the weekend, due to weather conditions. Israeli ground forces entered the Gaza Strip on Friday evening, 27 October, after intense bombardment with artillery and rockets fired from military aircraft.

Israel attacks Hamas in Gaza Strip tunnels

Israel reported that its forces attacked Hamas militants in an extensive network of Gaza tunnels. Source: Reuters with reference to the press service of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Quote from IDF: "Over the last day, combined IDF (Israel Defense Forces) struck approximately XXX targets, including anti-tank missile and rocket launch posts below shafts, as well as military compounds inside underground tunnels belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization." Details: The militants responded with anti-tank missiles and machine gun fire. The IDF added that Israeli soldiers "killed terrorists and directed air forces to real-time strikes on targets and terror infrastructure". Reuters wrote that the tunnels are a key target for Israel. For reference: Gaza tunnels are used to smuggle goods from Egypt, conduct attacks on Israel, transport people, store missiles and ammunition, and, according to media reports, to house Hamas command and its centres. Background: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict escalated on X October when Hamas attacked Israel with missiles. On X October, Israel announced that it had regained control of all areas on the border near the Gaza Strip. Israel was currently planning a ground offensive against the Gaza Strip that could last three months. The New York Times reported that Israel had to postpone the ground operation in the Gaza Strip, which was planned for the weekend, due to weather conditions. Israeli ground forces entered the Gaza Strip on Friday evening, XX October, after intense bombardment with artillery and rockets fired from military aircraft.

obstril,vijna,mikolajiv

Russian forces extensively shell Mykolaiv overnight – Mayor

OLHA HLUSHCHENKO – WEDNESDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER 2022, 07:31 Oleksandr Sienkevych, Mayor of Mykolaiv, reported that Russian forces extensively shelled the city of Mykolaiv on the night of 13–14 September. Source: Oleksandr Sienkevych on Telegram Quote: "Mykolaiv was extensively shelled after 01:00 last night. Residential buildings were damaged, among other things." "We are gathering information about the effects of the attack." Details: Sienkevych said that emergency and municipal service workers are at work at the scenes. Among other things, they are clearing roads to allow public transport to run again.

Russian forces extensively shell Mykolaiv overnight – Mayor

OLHA HLUSHCHENKO – WEDNESDAY, XX SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX Oleksandr Sienkevych, Mayor of Mykolaiv, reported that Russian forces extensively shelled the city of Mykolaiv on the night of XX–XX September. Source: Oleksandr Sienkevych on Telegram Quote: "Mykolaiv was extensively shelled after XX:XX last night. Residential buildings were damaged, among other things." "We are gathering information about the effects of the attack." Details: Sienkevych said that emergency and municipal service workers are at work at the scenes. Among other things, they are clearing roads to allow public transport to run again.

krivij-rig,missilestrike

Russians launch missile attack on Kryvyi Rih, injuring man and damaging 20 houses

The Russian occupiers launched a missile attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on the morning of 22 August, with preliminary information indicating that one person has been injured and 20 private residential buildings damaged. Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "An explosion rang out in Kryvyi Rih at dawn. The enemy launched a missile attack. Preliminary reports indicate that one person has been injured. The man received help and will be treated on an outpatient basis. Twenty homes belonging to local residents were damaged. A power line was damaged as well." Details: Lysak said the Russian occupiers also attacked Synelnykove district with a drone at night, targeting a private business where a fire broke out. "Firefighters promptly extinguished the fire. Fortunately, there were no casualties," Lysak said. Lysak added that Russian forces had launched one more attack on Synelnykove district in the morning, damaging power lines and other civilian infrastructure facilities. Background: An explosion rang out in the city of Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, on the morning of 21-22 August.

Russians launch missile attack on Kryvyi Rih, injuring man and damaging XX houses

The Russian occupiers launched a missile attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on the morning of XX August, with preliminary information indicating that one person has been injured and XX private residential buildings damaged. Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "An explosion rang out in Kryvyi Rih at dawn. The enemy launched a missile attack. Preliminary reports indicate that one person has been injured. The man received help and will be treated on an outpatient basis. Twenty homes belonging to local residents were damaged. A power line was damaged as well." Details: Lysak said the Russian occupiers also attacked Synelnykove district with a drone at night, targeting a private business where a fire broke out. "Firefighters promptly extinguished the fire. Fortunately, there were no casualties," Lysak said. Lysak added that Russian forces had launched one more attack on Synelnykove district in the morning, damaging power lines and other civilian infrastructure facilities. Background: An explosion rang out in the city of Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, on the morning of XX-XX August.

air-defense,zelensky

Zelenskyy: Ukraine has received new air defence systems; we are moving towards 100% protection of the sky

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine has received new anti-aircraft defence systems that significantly strengthen its air defence. Source: Zelenskyy’s evening speech Quote from Zelenskyy: "We also received new systems that significantly strengthen our air defence. The protection of the Ukrainian sky is, of course, not 100%, but we are gradually moving towards our goal. As of today, we can say that the recent escalation of Russian missile and drone terror has only resulted in the world responding - the world is responding with new aid to Ukraine. We will do everything in our power to ensure that as many countries as possible join this aid." Details: According to Zelenskyy, on Monday, the occupiers struck more than 50 cities and towns in Donbas, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson Oblast, Mykolaiv Oblast, Kharkiv Oblast and Dnipropetrovsk Oblast using rockets, aircraft, and Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS). Background: Oleksii Reznikov, the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, has reported that anti-aircraft systems NASAMS and Aspide arrived in Ukraine.

Zelenskyy: Ukraine has received new air defence systems; we are moving towards XXX% protection of the sky

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine has received new anti-aircraft defence systems that significantly strengthen its air defence. Source: Zelenskyy’s evening speech Quote from Zelenskyy: "We also received new systems that significantly strengthen our air defence. The protection of the Ukrainian sky is, of course, not XXX%, but we are gradually moving towards our goal. As of today, we can say that the recent escalation of Russian missile and drone terror has only resulted in the world responding - the world is responding with new aid to Ukraine. We will do everything in our power to ensure that as many countries as possible join this aid." Details: According to Zelenskyy, on Monday, the occupiers struck more than XX cities and towns in Donbas, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson Oblast, Mykolaiv Oblast, Kharkiv Oblast and Dnipropetrovsk Oblast using rockets, aircraft, and Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS). Background: Oleksii Reznikov, the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, has reported that anti-aircraft systems NASAMS and Aspide arrived in Ukraine.

rozvidka,rosija,vijna

"We drink from a puddle": occupier complains to mother about lack of water

ROMAN PETRENKO – SATURDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2022, 15:06 Ukrainian military intelligence have published an intercepted call in which an occupier is telling his mother that soldiers have nothing to eat or drink, and that their commanders are always drunk. Source: Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Details: The occupier complains that there is no water and no food, and the commanders are alcoholics. He says that he "has not used the toilet for a week as there was no need" but asks his mother not to tell anyone as he does not want to go to prison.

"We drink from a puddle": occupier complains to mother about lack of water

ROMAN PETRENKO – SATURDAY, XX OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX Ukrainian military intelligence have published an intercepted call in which an occupier is telling his mother that soldiers have nothing to eat or drink, and that their commanders are always drunk. Source: Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Details: The occupier complains that there is no water and no food, and the commanders are alcoholics. He says that he "has not used the toilet for a week as there was no need" but asks his mother not to tell anyone as he does not want to go to prison.

genshtab,rosija,vijna

Russia loses another 410 soldiers, most of them on three fronts

The Russian Federation has lost another 410 servicemen, 2 tanks, 5 armoured combat vehicles, and 5 artillery systems in its war against Ukraine. Source: data from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of the morning of 23 November Details: The invaders have suffered their heaviest losses on the Avdiivka, Bakhmut, and Lyman fronts. Total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February and 23 November 2022 are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]: approximately 85,410 (+410) military personnel; 2,897 (+2) tanks; 5,832 (+5) armoured combat vehicles; 1,887 (+5) artillery systems; 395 (+0) multiple-launch rocket systems; 209 (+0) air defence systems; 278 (+0) fixed-wing aircraft; 261 (+0) helicopters; 1,537 (+0) operational-tactical UAVs; 480 (+0) cruise missiles; 16 (+0) ships/boats; 4,396 (+3) vehicles and tankers; 161 (+0) special vehicles and other equipment. The data is being confirmed.

Russia loses another XXX soldiers, most of them on three fronts

The Russian Federation has lost another XXX servicemen, X tanks, X armoured combat vehicles, and X artillery systems in its war against Ukraine. Source: data from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of the morning of XX November Details: The invaders have suffered their heaviest losses on the Avdiivka, Bakhmut, and Lyman fronts. Total combat losses of the Russian forces between XX February and XX November XXXX are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]: approximately XX,XXX (+XXX) military personnel; X,XXX (+X) tanks; X,XXX (+X) armoured combat vehicles; X,XXX (+X) artillery systems; XXX (+X) multiple-launch rocket systems; XXX (+X) air defence systems; XXX (+X) fixed-wing aircraft; XXX (+X) helicopters; X,XXX (+X) operational-tactical UAVs; XXX (+X) cruise missiles; XX (+X) ships/boats; X,XXX (+X) vehicles and tankers; XXX (+X) special vehicles and other equipment. The data is being confirmed.

chorne-more,odeska-oblast,presidential-office,vijna

“Sapphire” ship liberated from Russian aggressors is already in Ukraine - Presidential Office

Svitlana Kizilova - Tuesday, 11 April 2022, 20:34 The Ukrainian rescue ship "Sapphire", liberated from the Russian aggressors, is already in Ukraine. Source: Head of Presidential Office of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak on Telegram Details: According to Andriy Yermak, "Sapphire" has moored in the port of Izmail (a port in a municipality on the Danube river in Odesa Oblast - ed.). More details: "Sapphire" is a specialised Ukrainian civilian vessel, which is in permanent search and rescue readiness and is able to perform relevant tasks on the high seas. Background: On April 8, it became known that the "Sapphire", which had previously been seized by the aggressors, had returned under Ukrainian control. The vessel has been taking part in rescue operations at the Black Sea since February 24, 2022. In particular, "Sapphire" participated in fighting a fire on board the tanker "Millennial Spirit" (under the flag of Moldova). The tanker caught fire as a result of a Russian missile attack.

“Sapphire” ship liberated from Russian aggressors is already in Ukraine - Presidential Office

Svitlana Kizilova - Tuesday, XX April XXXX, XX:XX The Ukrainian rescue ship "Sapphire", liberated from the Russian aggressors, is already in Ukraine. Source: Head of Presidential Office of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak on Telegram Details: According to Andriy Yermak, "Sapphire" has moored in the port of Izmail (a port in a municipality on the Danube river in Odesa Oblast - ed.). More details: "Sapphire" is a specialised Ukrainian civilian vessel, which is in permanent search and rescue readiness and is able to perform relevant tasks on the high seas. Background: On April X, it became known that the "Sapphire", which had previously been seized by the aggressors, had returned under Ukrainian control. The vessel has been taking part in rescue operations at the Black Sea since February XX, XXXX. In particular, "Sapphire" participated in fighting a fire on board the tanker "Millennial Spirit" (under the flag of Moldova). The tanker caught fire as a result of a Russian missile attack.

nato,zelensky,ukrajina

Zelenskyy: if we are offered NATO membership tomorrow, we will join. But this won’t happen

Evropeiska Pravda – Tuesday, 5 April 2022, 11:20 Ukraine is prepared to join NATO despite the threats from the Russian Federation, but the lack of support from Alliance countries forces the country to search for other security guarantees. Source: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, in an interview for Ukrainian journalists Details: President Zelenskyy stressed that joining a security alliance is important for Ukraine. "NATO membership? We are prepared to join as soon as tomorrow. Even if [not joining NATO] is one of Russia’s conditions. We are not hiding this," Zelenskyy said. "I told this to the Secretary General of NATO and to other leaders who have a say over Ukraine’s NATO membership. Too many of our people have already died for us to be afraid to say what we think," he added. According to the President, Ukraine is prepared to join the Alliance as early as "tomorrow," but unfortunately, "it won’t happen." "If tomorrow we are offered NATO membership – seriously, without playing with our lives again – we will join. But it won’t happen, unfortunately, and unfortunately it hasn’t already happened. So we will build our own security guarantees which will be able to defend us," the President said. Zelenskyy also said that negotiations with regard to security guarantees are ongoing with a number of countries, but no agreements have been finalised yet, just as there is still no list of countries and the promises they are prepared to make. According to Zelenskyy, different countries are prepared to offer different security guarantees.

Zelenskyy: if we are offered NATO membership tomorrow, we will join. But this won’t happen

Evropeiska Pravda – Tuesday, X April XXXX, XX:XX Ukraine is prepared to join NATO despite the threats from the Russian Federation, but the lack of support from Alliance countries forces the country to search for other security guarantees. Source: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, in an interview for Ukrainian journalists Details: President Zelenskyy stressed that joining a security alliance is important for Ukraine. "NATO membership? We are prepared to join as soon as tomorrow. Even if [not joining NATO] is one of Russia’s conditions. We are not hiding this," Zelenskyy said. "I told this to the Secretary General of NATO and to other leaders who have a say over Ukraine’s NATO membership. Too many of our people have already died for us to be afraid to say what we think," he added. According to the President, Ukraine is prepared to join the Alliance as early as "tomorrow," but unfortunately, "it won’t happen." "If tomorrow we are offered NATO membership – seriously, without playing with our lives again – we will join. But it won’t happen, unfortunately, and unfortunately it hasn’t already happened. So we will build our own security guarantees which will be able to defend us," the President said. Zelenskyy also said that negotiations with regard to security guarantees are ongoing with a number of countries, but no agreements have been finalised yet, just as there is still no list of countries and the promises they are prepared to make. According to Zelenskyy, different countries are prepared to offer different security guarantees.

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Entire divisions of Russian army are surrendering and over a million people have used Ukrainian website "I Want To Live"

Over 1,200,000 people, most of them within the Russian Federation, have used resources provided by the Ukrainian national project "Hochu zhit" ["I Want To Live"], which gives Russian soldiers an opportunity to surrender. Source: Andrii Yusov, a spokesman for Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, on the 24-hour news broadcast Quote: "More than 1,200,000 people have used information resources from the ‘I Want To Live’ project. The overwhelming majority of them are people who are in the territory of the so-called Russian Federation. Currently these are not intents to surrender, but people finding out how they and their relatives can save their lives in this bloody and unjust war of Putin’s occupiers against Ukraine." Details: Yusov reported that every day, more than 100 people make contact through the project’s hotline, chatbot and other means of communication. "There are results, and they are considerable; this applies both to individual Ruscists [Ruscism is the ideology of Russian military expansionism - ed.] who surrender, and also to entire divisions. These are not only rank-and-file troops, but also officers. But the most active are undoubtedly the partially mobilised [soldiers]. These are people who have no idea what they are doing in the war against Ukraine or why they are here," Yusov said. Details. The Ukrainian national project "I Want To Live" aims to help Russian soldiers to safely surrender to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. To receive information on how to surrender, Russian soldiers or their relatives should call the 24-hour hotline: +38 066 580 34 98; +38 093 119 29 84. Background: On 4 October, Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence reported that over the past few weeks over 2,000 Russian soldiers had contacted them asking for an opportunity to surrender. The "I Want To Live" website is blocked in Russia.

Entire divisions of Russian army are surrendering and over a million people have used Ukrainian website "I Want To Live"

Over X,XXX,XXX people, most of them within the Russian Federation, have used resources provided by the Ukrainian national project "Hochu zhit" ["I Want To Live"], which gives Russian soldiers an opportunity to surrender. Source: Andrii Yusov, a spokesman for Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, on the XX-hour news broadcast Quote: "More than X,XXX,XXX people have used information resources from the ‘I Want To Live’ project. The overwhelming majority of them are people who are in the territory of the so-called Russian Federation. Currently these are not intents to surrender, but people finding out how they and their relatives can save their lives in this bloody and unjust war of Putin’s occupiers against Ukraine." Details: Yusov reported that every day, more than XXX people make contact through the project’s hotline, chatbot and other means of communication. "There are results, and they are considerable; this applies both to individual Ruscists [Ruscism is the ideology of Russian military expansionism - ed.] who surrender, and also to entire divisions. These are not only rank-and-file troops, but also officers. But the most active are undoubtedly the partially mobilised [soldiers]. These are people who have no idea what they are doing in the war against Ukraine or why they are here," Yusov said. Details. The Ukrainian national project "I Want To Live" aims to help Russian soldiers to safely surrender to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. To receive information on how to surrender, Russian soldiers or their relatives should call the XX-hour hotline: +XX XXX XXX XX XX; +XX XXX XXX XX XX. Background: On X October, Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence reported that over the past few weeks over X,XXX Russian soldiers had contacted them asking for an opportunity to surrender. The "I Want To Live" website is blocked in Russia.