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5490438fa2cef,vijna,ivano-frankivska-oblast

Russians hit energy infrastructure facility in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast

A Russian missile has hit an energy infrastructure facility in the Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. Source: Svitlana Onyshchuk, Head of the Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast State Administration, on Telegram Quote from Onyshchuk: "Last night we survived another massive missile attack by the Russian occupiers. We also had missile hits in our oblast at an energy infrastructure facility." Details: She did not provide any other details, but noted that preliminary reports indicated there were no casualties. Background: An air-raid warning was issued throughout Ukraine on the night of 8-9 March. A missile hit an energy infrastructure facility in Odesa Oblast. The air defence system was activated in Kyiv Oblast. In Kyiv, during a large-scale air-raid warning, explosions occurred in several districts, with casualties. In Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, a Russian attack resulted in one killed and several wounded. The Russian army launched about 15 strikes on Kharkiv and the Oblast. Five people were killed in a massive Russian attack in Lviv Oblast at night and in the morning of 9 March. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was completely without power because of the Russian missile attack on the night of 8-9 March, which might cause an accident with radiation consequences for the whole world. Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi said that Russia fired 81 missiles of various types at Ukraine, and the air defence units shot down 34 of the 48 cruise missiles fired on the night of 8-9 March.

Russians hit energy infrastructure facility in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast

A Russian missile has hit an energy infrastructure facility in the Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. Source: Svitlana Onyshchuk, Head of the Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast State Administration, on Telegram Quote from Onyshchuk: "Last night we survived another massive missile attack by the Russian occupiers. We also had missile hits in our oblast at an energy infrastructure facility." Details: She did not provide any other details, but noted that preliminary reports indicated there were no casualties. Background: An air-raid warning was issued throughout Ukraine on the night of X-X March. A missile hit an energy infrastructure facility in Odesa Oblast. The air defence system was activated in Kyiv Oblast. In Kyiv, during a large-scale air-raid warning, explosions occurred in several districts, with casualties. In Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, a Russian attack resulted in one killed and several wounded. The Russian army launched about XX strikes on Kharkiv and the Oblast. Five people were killed in a massive Russian attack in Lviv Oblast at night and in the morning of X March. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was completely without power because of the Russian missile attack on the night of X-X March, which might cause an accident with radiation consequences for the whole world. Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi said that Russia fired XX missiles of various types at Ukraine, and the air defence units shot down XX of the XX cruise missiles fired on the night of X-X March.

dnipropetrovska-oblast,vijna

Russians fire on Dnipropetrovsk region, killing one person

Monday, 18 April 2022, 02:00 The aggressors have shelled the outskirts of the Kryvyi Rih district from the Kherson region. One person has died. Source: Head of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council Mykola Lukashuk on Telegram Details: The message states that the borders of the Dnipropetrovsk region are currently protected and all infrastructure is operating.

Russians fire on Dnipropetrovsk region, killing one person

Monday, XX April XXXX, XX:XX The aggressors have shelled the outskirts of the Kryvyi Rih district from the Kherson region. One person has died. Source: Head of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council Mykola Lukashuk on Telegram Details: The message states that the borders of the Dnipropetrovsk region are currently protected and all infrastructure is operating.

vijna,sumska-oblast

Sumy Military Administration: Over 100 civilians killed, bodies show signs of torture

Kateryna Tyshchenko – Wednesday, 13 April 2022, 16:40 Russian occupying soldiers killed over 100 civilians in the Sumy region; the search continues for missing residents of the region. Destruction of local infrastructure incurred losses that exceed 10 billion UAH. Source: Dmytro Zhyvytskyi, Head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, during a Ukraine Media Centre briefing According to Zhyvytskyi: "Over 100 civilians were killed. Unfortunately, this number is increasing every day as new bodies are found – bodies with their hands tied, with signs of torture, shot in the head, these are all frightening cases. Many people have gone missing. Some are being held captive; talks are being held with regard to their liberation. There are many residents whom we know nothing about: shelled cars have been found on the roads and in forests but we don’t know what has happened to the people who were in those cars. There are many wounded in our hospitals and many wounded in the hospitals of the bordering regions. Those who endured the occupation and those who witnessed thousands of units of the enemy’s military equipment passing through their towns and villages have suffered a severe psychological trauma. The occupiers shelled everything around them; they fired on civilians, on the elderly and children from tanks, from machine guns, and from grenade launchers. Our people were hiding in bogs, in farm buildings, and in silage pits. The Russians created terror and horror in our region." Details: According to preliminary estimates, destruction of local infrastructure has incurred losses that exceed 10 billion UAH. "It is still impossible to estimate the economic losses, the lost earnings and unpaid taxes, and the enterprises that have ceased to operate," Zhyvytskyi said. 250 million UAH has already been received to carry out urgent repair work in the cities that suffered the most damage during the Russian invasion: Okhtyrka, Trostyanets, Boromlia, Krasnopillia, and the Konotop district.

Sumy Military Administration: Over XXX civilians killed, bodies show signs of torture

Kateryna Tyshchenko – Wednesday, XX April XXXX, XX:XX Russian occupying soldiers killed over XXX civilians in the Sumy region; the search continues for missing residents of the region. Destruction of local infrastructure incurred losses that exceed XX billion UAH. Source: Dmytro Zhyvytskyi, Head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, during a Ukraine Media Centre briefing According to Zhyvytskyi: "Over XXX civilians were killed. Unfortunately, this number is increasing every day as new bodies are found – bodies with their hands tied, with signs of torture, shot in the head, these are all frightening cases. Many people have gone missing. Some are being held captive; talks are being held with regard to their liberation. There are many residents whom we know nothing about: shelled cars have been found on the roads and in forests but we don’t know what has happened to the people who were in those cars. There are many wounded in our hospitals and many wounded in the hospitals of the bordering regions. Those who endured the occupation and those who witnessed thousands of units of the enemy’s military equipment passing through their towns and villages have suffered a severe psychological trauma. The occupiers shelled everything around them; they fired on civilians, on the elderly and children from tanks, from machine guns, and from grenade launchers. Our people were hiding in bogs, in farm buildings, and in silage pits. The Russians created terror and horror in our region." Details: According to preliminary estimates, destruction of local infrastructure has incurred losses that exceed XX billion UAH. "It is still impossible to estimate the economic losses, the lost earnings and unpaid taxes, and the enterprises that have ceased to operate," Zhyvytskyi said. XXX million UAH has already been received to carry out urgent repair work in the cities that suffered the most damage during the Russian invasion: Okhtyrka, Trostyanets, Boromlia, Krasnopillia, and the Konotop district.

ssha,airforces,avia

USA has not discussed supplying Ukraine with fighters on high level yet

The response of Joe Biden, the US President, to the question about supplying Ukraine with modern fighter jets may not be the final stance of Washington, since the high-level discussions on arming Kyiv with jets are yet to be held. Source: European Pravda, with reference to the Politico media outlet, citing an anonymous American official A U.S. official, when asked about Biden’s remark, said "there has been no serious, high-level discussion about F-16s". "In other words, it doesn’t appear that Biden’s pronouncement is the result of an internal policy review and instead is the current stance of the ultimate decision maker," Politico concludes. On Thursday, Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer said the U.S. would be discussing fighter jets "very carefully" with Kyiv and its allies. Apart from the direct supply of the fighters, the U.S. could approve the re-export of F-16s from third-party countries that operate them, a requirement for the transfer of the American-made warplanes. Earlier, Politico reported that a contingent of military officials is quietly pushing the Pentagon to approve sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to help the country defend itself from Russian missile and drone attacks. Reportedly, on Monday, 30 January, Joe Biden stated that the USA was not planning to send the F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. After that, the White House clarified that the USA was already supplying Ukraine with significant military aid, taking into consideration Kyiv’s needs and the situation on the front.

USA has not discussed supplying Ukraine with fighters on high level yet

The response of Joe Biden, the US President, to the question about supplying Ukraine with modern fighter jets may not be the final stance of Washington, since the high-level discussions on arming Kyiv with jets are yet to be held. Source: European Pravda, with reference to the Politico media outlet, citing an anonymous American official A U.S. official, when asked about Biden’s remark, said "there has been no serious, high-level discussion about F-XXs". "In other words, it doesn’t appear that Biden’s pronouncement is the result of an internal policy review and instead is the current stance of the ultimate decision maker," Politico concludes. On Thursday, Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer said the U.S. would be discussing fighter jets "very carefully" with Kyiv and its allies. Apart from the direct supply of the fighters, the U.S. could approve the re-export of F-XXs from third-party countries that operate them, a requirement for the transfer of the American-made warplanes. Earlier, Politico reported that a contingent of military officials is quietly pushing the Pentagon to approve sending F-XX fighter jets to Ukraine to help the country defend itself from Russian missile and drone attacks. Reportedly, on Monday, XX January, Joe Biden stated that the USA was not planning to send the F-XX fighter jets to Ukraine. After that, the White House clarified that the USA was already supplying Ukraine with significant military aid, taking into consideration Kyiv’s needs and the situation on the front.

sof,avdiivka

Special Operations Forces stop heavy Russian equipment headed to Avdiivka

The Special Operations Forces of Ukraine are actively destroying Russian heavy equipment and killing their soldiers near the settlement of Avdiivka. Source: press service of the Special Operations Forces of Ukraine Quote: "On the Avdiivka front, the Russians resumed their offensive actions, not giving up the attempts to encircle the town. But our defenders are firmly holding the defence, causing significant losses to the opponent. The operators of the Third Regiment of the Special Operations Forces detected heavy equipment of the Russians heading towards Avdiivka. Using the armament at their disposal – that is, FPV-drones, Javelin anti-tank systems and mortars, our soldiers stopped the enemy. See how it went in the video (spoiler: we are enjoying the sight of it all burning). To be continued!" Details: Four armoured personnel carriers, two tanks have been destroyed, and several dozens of Russian soldiers have been killed.

Special Operations Forces stop heavy Russian equipment headed to Avdiivka

The Special Operations Forces of Ukraine are actively destroying Russian heavy equipment and killing their soldiers near the settlement of Avdiivka. Source: press service of the Special Operations Forces of Ukraine Quote: "On the Avdiivka front, the Russians resumed their offensive actions, not giving up the attempts to encircle the town. But our defenders are firmly holding the defence, causing significant losses to the opponent. The operators of the Third Regiment of the Special Operations Forces detected heavy equipment of the Russians heading towards Avdiivka. Using the armament at their disposal – that is, FPV-drones, Javelin anti-tank systems and mortars, our soldiers stopped the enemy. See how it went in the video (spoiler: we are enjoying the sight of it all burning). To be continued!" Details: Four armoured personnel carriers, two tanks have been destroyed, and several dozens of Russian soldiers have been killed.

krim,kitaj,rosija,budivnitstvo

China on plans to build tunnel from Russia to Crimea: Groundless statement

China’s Foreign Ministry considers the report by The Washington Post about the alleged plans of Russia and China to build an underwater tunnel to Crimea to be groundless. Source: Wang Wenbin, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, in response to Ukrinform news agency’s questions at a press conference Quote: "This message has no grounds; I will not comment on it." Background: On 24 November, The Washington Post reported that Russian and Chinese businessmen with government ties secretly discussed plans in October to build an underwater tunnel connecting Russia with occupied Ukraine's Crimea and formed a "consortium" for this purpose.

China on plans to build tunnel from Russia to Crimea: Groundless statement

China’s Foreign Ministry considers the report by The Washington Post about the alleged plans of Russia and China to build an underwater tunnel to Crimea to be groundless. Source: Wang Wenbin, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, in response to Ukrinform news agency’s questions at a press conference Quote: "This message has no grounds; I will not comment on it." Background: On XX November, The Washington Post reported that Russian and Chinese businessmen with government ties secretly discussed plans in October to build an underwater tunnel connecting Russia with occupied Ukraine's Crimea and formed a "consortium" for this purpose.

medvedev,zaes,es,aes

Medvedev says that the EU also has nuclear power plants and "accidents are possible" there 

IRYNA BALACHUK – FRIDAY, 12 AUGUST 2022, 13:41 Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia, said that there are also nuclear power plants in the European Union, and "accidental" incidents are possible there. Source: Medvedev on Telegram Details: The deputy head of the Security Council of the Russian Federation blamed the shelling of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) on the Ukrainian military. According to him, "missiles and shells are getting closer to the reactor of the Zaporizhzhia NPP and to the radioactive isotope storage facilities". Quote from Medvedev: "They say it's Russia. It's an obvious, 100% lie, even for the stupid Russophobic public. Even the UN doesn't believe it. They say that it happens accidentally. They allegedly didn't want it. What can you say... It should not be forgotten that the European Union also has nuclear power plants. And accidents are also possible there." Background: On 5 August, Energoatom [the Ukrainian state enterprise operating nuclear power stations in Ukraine – ed.] reported that the Russian occupiers had shelled the site of the ZNPP twice in one day. First, three strikes were recorded near the industrial site, with the Russian occupying forces hitting a high-voltage line. Later, the Russians hit the ZNPP with MLRS; a projectile fell near one of the power units where the nuclear reactor is located. On the evening of 6 August, the Russian occupiers fired rockets at Enerhodar and hit the ZNPP site directly next to the station's spent nuclear fuel dry storage facility. At a meeting of the UN Security Council on 11 August, the United States indicated that for the safety of the nuclear power plant, it is necessary to withdraw Russian troops, create a demilitarised zone there, and ensure the access of IAEA experts. Serhii Kyslytsia, Ukraine's ambassador to the UN, said at a meeting of the UN Security Council that Russia should allow an IAEA-led mission to the ZNPP, demine the ZNPP facilities, and withdraw military personnel and weapons from the plant. Vasily Nebenzya, the Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN, did not support the proposal to create a demilitarised zone around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

Medvedev says that the EU also has nuclear power plants and "accidents are possible" there 

IRYNA BALACHUK – FRIDAY, XX AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia, said that there are also nuclear power plants in the European Union, and "accidental" incidents are possible there. Source: Medvedev on Telegram Details: The deputy head of the Security Council of the Russian Federation blamed the shelling of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) on the Ukrainian military. According to him, "missiles and shells are getting closer to the reactor of the Zaporizhzhia NPP and to the radioactive isotope storage facilities". Quote from Medvedev: "They say it's Russia. It's an obvious, XXX% lie, even for the stupid Russophobic public. Even the UN doesn't believe it. They say that it happens accidentally. They allegedly didn't want it. What can you say... It should not be forgotten that the European Union also has nuclear power plants. And accidents are also possible there." Background: On X August, Energoatom [the Ukrainian state enterprise operating nuclear power stations in Ukraine – ed.] reported that the Russian occupiers had shelled the site of the ZNPP twice in one day. First, three strikes were recorded near the industrial site, with the Russian occupying forces hitting a high-voltage line. Later, the Russians hit the ZNPP with MLRS; a projectile fell near one of the power units where the nuclear reactor is located. On the evening of X August, the Russian occupiers fired rockets at Enerhodar and hit the ZNPP site directly next to the station's spent nuclear fuel dry storage facility. At a meeting of the UN Security Council on XX August, the United States indicated that for the safety of the nuclear power plant, it is necessary to withdraw Russian troops, create a demilitarised zone there, and ensure the access of IAEA experts. Serhii Kyslytsia, Ukraine's ambassador to the UN, said at a meeting of the UN Security Council that Russia should allow an IAEA-led mission to the ZNPP, demine the ZNPP facilities, and withdraw military personnel and weapons from the plant. Vasily Nebenzya, the Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN, did not support the proposal to create a demilitarised zone around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

putin,vijna,erdogan

Erdogan urges Putin to immediately stop war in Ukraine

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Türkiye, has stressed the need for "immediate cessation" of the war in Ukraine in a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Source: Daily Sabah Details: Erdoğan conveyed to Putin "the importance Türkiye attaches to the immediate cessation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through negotiations," the Turkish Communications Directorate said in a statement on Saturday, 25 March. Erdoğan also thanked Putin for his "positive stance regarding the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative". Türkiye, the United Nations, Russia and Ukraine signed a deal in Istanbul last July to resume grain exports from three Ukrainian ports that were blocked after the war began in February. On 18 March, the day the agreement was set to expire, the Ukrainian government reported that the Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended for 120 days, though Russia initially only agreed to extend it for 60 days. Erdoğan and Putin also discussed "steps to strengthen Türkiye-Russia relations", the statement added. The Turkish president said the countries "could take further steps based on the economic cooperation agreed upon in Sochi", referring to their meeting in the Russian resort city last August. During those talks, Erdoğan and Putin had agreed to boost bilateral trade volume to US$100 billion and take concrete steps to strengthen energy, trade and economic cooperation.

Erdogan urges Putin to immediately stop war in Ukraine

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Türkiye, has stressed the need for "immediate cessation" of the war in Ukraine in a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Source: Daily Sabah Details: Erdoğan conveyed to Putin "the importance Türkiye attaches to the immediate cessation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through negotiations," the Turkish Communications Directorate said in a statement on Saturday, XX March. Erdoğan also thanked Putin for his "positive stance regarding the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative". Türkiye, the United Nations, Russia and Ukraine signed a deal in Istanbul last July to resume grain exports from three Ukrainian ports that were blocked after the war began in February. On XX March, the day the agreement was set to expire, the Ukrainian government reported that the Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended for XXX days, though Russia initially only agreed to extend it for XX days. Erdoğan and Putin also discussed "steps to strengthen Türkiye-Russia relations", the statement added. The Turkish president said the countries "could take further steps based on the economic cooperation agreed upon in Sochi", referring to their meeting in the Russian resort city last August. During those talks, Erdoğan and Putin had agreed to boost bilateral trade volume to US$XXX billion and take concrete steps to strengthen energy, trade and economic cooperation.

zaporizkaoblast,vijna

Russians attack Orikhiv and Preobrazhenka again, killing one person, wounding six

Residents of Orikhiv and Preobrazhenka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast suffered from artillery shelling on the afternoon of 27 June. An elderly man was killed and six Ukrainians were wounded. Source: Yurii Malashko, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "The front-line city of Orikhiv is under enemy fire; there are wounded and killed. A 70-year-old resident of Orikhiv as well as two women, aged 87 and 78, have been wounded in the artillery shelling. Three residents of Preobrazhenka, 45, 56 and 87 years old, have received critical wounds. Unfortunately, a 77-year-old man from Orikhiv has died from his wounds." Background: On Tuesday morning, 27 June, a woman was reported dead and her husband wounded in the city of Orikhiv, and two more residents in Preobrazhenka and near Pavlivka were injured.

Russians attack Orikhiv and Preobrazhenka again, killing one person, wounding six

Residents of Orikhiv and Preobrazhenka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast suffered from artillery shelling on the afternoon of XX June. An elderly man was killed and six Ukrainians were wounded. Source: Yurii Malashko, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "The front-line city of Orikhiv is under enemy fire; there are wounded and killed. A XX-year-old resident of Orikhiv as well as two women, aged XX and XX, have been wounded in the artillery shelling. Three residents of Preobrazhenka, XX, XX and XX years old, have received critical wounds. Unfortunately, a XX-year-old man from Orikhiv has died from his wounds." Background: On Tuesday morning, XX June, a woman was reported dead and her husband wounded in the city of Orikhiv, and two more residents in Preobrazhenka and near Pavlivka were injured.

kahovska-ges,khersonska-oblast

The blowing up of the Kakhovka HPP: the number of dead and missing in Kherson Oblast has increased

The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that the death toll from the blowing up of the Kakhovka HPP has increased by one person, and five victims are now known for sure in Kherson Oblast. Source: The Ministry of Internal Affairs Details: Five people died as a result of the Russian terrorist attack. 35 people are considered missing, including seven children. As previously reported, 46 settlements were actually flooded in Kherson Oblast. In Mykolaiv Oblast, 31 settlements were flooded. Read more: "We are not afraid, we have sailed home." Ukrainska Pravda on high water and evacuation in Kherson Background: On the morning of 6 June, Ukraine’s Operational Command Pivden (South) reported that Russian occupation forces had blown up the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP), completely destroying the dam and the power plant's turbine hall. The plant is beyond repair. The draining of the Kakhovka Reservoir threatens the safety of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant has caused an environmental disaster. The water from the reservoir has begun to flood towns and villages, and evacuations of local residents from dangerous areas have begun. It has caused problems with the water supply in the cities of Kryvyi Rih, Marhanets and Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

The blowing up of the Kakhovka HPP: the number of dead and missing in Kherson Oblast has increased

The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that the death toll from the blowing up of the Kakhovka HPP has increased by one person, and five victims are now known for sure in Kherson Oblast. Source: The Ministry of Internal Affairs Details: Five people died as a result of the Russian terrorist attack. XX people are considered missing, including seven children. As previously reported, XX settlements were actually flooded in Kherson Oblast. In Mykolaiv Oblast, XX settlements were flooded. Read more: "We are not afraid, we have sailed home." Ukrainska Pravda on high water and evacuation in Kherson Background: On the morning of X June, Ukraine’s Operational Command Pivden (South) reported that Russian occupation forces had blown up the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP), completely destroying the dam and the power plant's turbine hall. The plant is beyond repair. The draining of the Kakhovka Reservoir threatens the safety of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant has caused an environmental disaster. The water from the reservoir has begun to flood towns and villages, and evacuations of local residents from dangerous areas have begun. It has caused problems with the water supply in the cities of Kryvyi Rih, Marhanets and Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

macron,vijna,frantsija,ukrajina

Macron: Ukraine should decide itself on what conditions to build peace

European Pravda — THURSDAY, 16 JUNE 2022, 18:38 The President of France Emmanuel Macron assured that Ukraine will determine the conditions under which peace with Russia will be established. He stated this during a press conference with the presidents of Ukraine, Italy, Romania and Germany in Kyiv, European Pravda reports. "Since there is war in Ukraine today, which brings heavy losses and suffering every day, I assure you that we will do everything so that Ukraine can choose its own destiny, make its own choice. It is Ukraine that will decide when to end the war and when to sit down for negotiations," Macron said. "Ukraine will decide on what conditions it will build peace," he said. In Irpin, where Emmanuel Macron went with the leaders of Germany, Italy and Romania, he expressed respect for the heroism of Ukrainians and said that Ukraine should be able to continue to resist and gain an advantage. As it has been reported, the Prime Minister of Italy Mario Draghi believes that peace with Russia should be achieved on the terms of Ukraine.

Macron: Ukraine should decide itself on what conditions to build peace

European Pravda — THURSDAY, XX JUNE XXXX, XX:XX The President of France Emmanuel Macron assured that Ukraine will determine the conditions under which peace with Russia will be established. He stated this during a press conference with the presidents of Ukraine, Italy, Romania and Germany in Kyiv, European Pravda reports. "Since there is war in Ukraine today, which brings heavy losses and suffering every day, I assure you that we will do everything so that Ukraine can choose its own destiny, make its own choice. It is Ukraine that will decide when to end the war and when to sit down for negotiations," Macron said. "Ukraine will decide on what conditions it will build peace," he said. In Irpin, where Emmanuel Macron went with the leaders of Germany, Italy and Romania, he expressed respect for the heroism of Ukrainians and said that Ukraine should be able to continue to resist and gain an advantage. As it has been reported, the Prime Minister of Italy Mario Draghi believes that peace with Russia should be achieved on the terms of Ukraine.

okupacia,rosija

Russians increase scale of bribery to collect personal data on people under occupation

ALYONA MAZURENKO – Saturday, 9 July 2022, 12:57 The Russians are failing in their efforts to collect passport data in the temporarily occupied territories, so they are increasing the scale of bribery of the population. Source: The National Resistance Center, set up by the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Literally: "The occupiers’ tactics are very simple: create a social crisis and then issue one-time payments of 10,000 rubles in exchange for a passport. The Russians had previously used this approach on pensioners, but on 6 July, they expanded the list to others eligible to receive 10,000 rubles. In particular, low-income families, mothers with children under 3 years of age, and other socially vulnerable segments of the population can now receive money. People continue to be put under pressure to get Russian documents." Details: It is also reported that those deprived of their liberty are forced to get Russian passports: "Prisoners are being subjected to psychological and physical pressure." Earlier, the occupiers had begun to pressure the prisoners of "Northern Correctional Colony No. 90" to apply for Russian passports. Reminder: The head of the correctional colony, Yevhen Sobolev, went over to the Russian side and on 18 June his car exploded. The traitor survived, but he decided to be treated in occupied Crimea, not Kherson.

Russians increase scale of bribery to collect personal data on people under occupation

ALYONA MAZURENKO – Saturday, X July XXXX, XX:XX The Russians are failing in their efforts to collect passport data in the temporarily occupied territories, so they are increasing the scale of bribery of the population. Source: The National Resistance Center, set up by the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Literally: "The occupiers’ tactics are very simple: create a social crisis and then issue one-time payments of XX,XXX rubles in exchange for a passport. The Russians had previously used this approach on pensioners, but on X July, they expanded the list to others eligible to receive XX,XXX rubles. In particular, low-income families, mothers with children under X years of age, and other socially vulnerable segments of the population can now receive money. People continue to be put under pressure to get Russian documents." Details: It is also reported that those deprived of their liberty are forced to get Russian passports: "Prisoners are being subjected to psychological and physical pressure." Earlier, the occupiers had begun to pressure the prisoners of "Northern Correctional Colony No. XX" to apply for Russian passports. Reminder: The head of the correctional colony, Yevhen Sobolev, went over to the Russian side and on XX June his car exploded. The traitor survived, but he decided to be treated in occupied Crimea, not Kherson.

help-to-ukraine,zbroja,es

EU may not approve €20 billion military support plan for Ukraine

The European Union's plan to spend up to €20 billion on military aid to Ukraine has met resistance from some EU countries and may not be implemented in its current form. Source: Reuters with reference to its diplomatic sources, as reported by European Pravda Details: In July, Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, proposed that a dedicated €20 billion fund to support the Ukrainian army be created for the next four years. The fund is expected to help countries cover their own costs of purchasing and donating items such as ammunition, missiles and tanks to Ukraine, and would help pay to train Ukrainian soldiers. Although the EU already provides similar assistance to Ukraine through the European Peace Facility, it is provided in tranches that can be blocked by individual member states. In addition, the fund is rapidly running out of money, and only recently had to be increased. EU defence ministers are preparing to discuss the plan in Brussels on Tuesday. However, diplomats say many countries, including EU heavyweight Germany, have expressed their reservations about committing such large sums several years in advance. "I'm not going to declare it dead at this point yet. But of course, improvements can always be made. Germany has had a lot of questions... and rightfully so. We're talking about a lot of money," said a high-ranking EU diplomat on Friday, 10 November, on condition of anonymity. The EU countries’ governments have highlighted the necessity that the EU long-term military assistance must be aligned with the security packages that individual member states are negotiating with Kyiv. This makes it difficult to agree on the amount of aid while negotiations are ongoing. At an EU summit last month, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the focus should be on such bilateral packages for now. Some EU members also argue that it will be difficult for them to take on large long-term commitments due to limited domestic budgets. "For some member states, there is the reality of the public finances," said another EU diplomat. A third EU diplomat mentioned that the probability of adopting Borrell's initial proposal was diminishing, but numerous countries still want commitments at EU level. All three diplomats suggested that the EU might choose to meet its commitments annually rather than agreeing to a plan for a larger sum spanning over four years. The debate over military aid comes at a time when EU countries are also debating a proposal to provide Ukraine with €50 billion in economic aid. The EU also faces problems with other aspects of its military aid to Ukraine. Many officials and diplomats say that the European Union will struggle to meet the goal of providing Ukraine with one million rounds of artillery ammunition by March 2024.

EU may not approve €XX billion military support plan for Ukraine

The European Union's plan to spend up to €XX billion on military aid to Ukraine has met resistance from some EU countries and may not be implemented in its current form. Source: Reuters with reference to its diplomatic sources, as reported by European Pravda Details: In July, Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, proposed that a dedicated €XX billion fund to support the Ukrainian army be created for the next four years. The fund is expected to help countries cover their own costs of purchasing and donating items such as ammunition, missiles and tanks to Ukraine, and would help pay to train Ukrainian soldiers. Although the EU already provides similar assistance to Ukraine through the European Peace Facility, it is provided in tranches that can be blocked by individual member states. In addition, the fund is rapidly running out of money, and only recently had to be increased. EU defence ministers are preparing to discuss the plan in Brussels on Tuesday. However, diplomats say many countries, including EU heavyweight Germany, have expressed their reservations about committing such large sums several years in advance. "I'm not going to declare it dead at this point yet. But of course, improvements can always be made. Germany has had a lot of questions... and rightfully so. We're talking about a lot of money," said a high-ranking EU diplomat on Friday, XX November, on condition of anonymity. The EU countries’ governments have highlighted the necessity that the EU long-term military assistance must be aligned with the security packages that individual member states are negotiating with Kyiv. This makes it difficult to agree on the amount of aid while negotiations are ongoing. At an EU summit last month, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the focus should be on such bilateral packages for now. Some EU members also argue that it will be difficult for them to take on large long-term commitments due to limited domestic budgets. "For some member states, there is the reality of the public finances," said another EU diplomat. A third EU diplomat mentioned that the probability of adopting Borrell's initial proposal was diminishing, but numerous countries still want commitments at EU level. All three diplomats suggested that the EU might choose to meet its commitments annually rather than agreeing to a plan for a larger sum spanning over four years. The debate over military aid comes at a time when EU countries are also debating a proposal to provide Ukraine with €XX billion in economic aid. The EU also faces problems with other aspects of its military aid to Ukraine. Many officials and diplomats say that the European Union will struggle to meet the goal of providing Ukraine with one million rounds of artillery ammunition by March XXXX.

zelensky,nato

Zelenskyy glad that Kissinger changed his mind: NATO is the best guarantee for Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is glad that former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger now supports Ukraine's accession to NATO and emphasised the importance of influential people exerting pressure on Vladimir Putin. Source: Volodymyr Zelenskyy via videolink at the World Economic Forum in Davos, answering questions after his speech Quote: "I am glad that Mr Kissinger has changed his mind. For us today, the priority, our political task is for famous people, various political figures - who are relevant today or used to be relevant - to recognise the huge mistake that Putin himself has made, and recognise that this is Russian aggression, recognise these important points, so that they also put political pressure on Russia to end this bloody aggression." Details: Regarding NATO, Zelenskyy said that security guarantees for Ukraine are one of Ukraine's top priorities. Quote: "We understand that we are not yet in NATO. And, unfortunately, Russia also understands this and is fighting it so that God forbid this path to NATO should be an easy one. But I realise that we are on this path, and NATO is the best security guarantee for Ukraine, our society, and our children’s future. While we are on this path, we have offered security guarantees for our state. We believe that the civilised world will support our proposals." Previously: On 17 January, former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger backed Ukraine's accession to NATO in his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, although he had previously opposed Ukraine's membership. Background: In May 2022, former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, said that Ukraine should surrender part of its territory to Russia to end the war. Then Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to the former US Secretary of State, "It seems that Mr Kissinger's calendar is not 2022 but 1938, and he thought he was speaking to an audience not in Davos but in Munich at that time". European Pravda and Ukrainska Pravda published an article explaining why concessions to Putin would be a defeat for the West. In July 2022, Henry Kissinger called for no concessions on the Ukrainian territories seized by Russia during possible future negotiations with Moscow.

Zelenskyy glad that Kissinger changed his mind: NATO is the best guarantee for Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is glad that former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger now supports Ukraine's accession to NATO and emphasised the importance of influential people exerting pressure on Vladimir Putin. Source: Volodymyr Zelenskyy via videolink at the World Economic Forum in Davos, answering questions after his speech Quote: "I am glad that Mr Kissinger has changed his mind. For us today, the priority, our political task is for famous people, various political figures - who are relevant today or used to be relevant - to recognise the huge mistake that Putin himself has made, and recognise that this is Russian aggression, recognise these important points, so that they also put political pressure on Russia to end this bloody aggression." Details: Regarding NATO, Zelenskyy said that security guarantees for Ukraine are one of Ukraine's top priorities. Quote: "We understand that we are not yet in NATO. And, unfortunately, Russia also understands this and is fighting it so that God forbid this path to NATO should be an easy one. But I realise that we are on this path, and NATO is the best security guarantee for Ukraine, our society, and our children’s future. While we are on this path, we have offered security guarantees for our state. We believe that the civilised world will support our proposals." Previously: On XX January, former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger backed Ukraine's accession to NATO in his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, although he had previously opposed Ukraine's membership. Background: In May XXXX, former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, said that Ukraine should surrender part of its territory to Russia to end the war. Then Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to the former US Secretary of State, "It seems that Mr Kissinger's calendar is not XXXX but XXXX, and he thought he was speaking to an audience not in Davos but in Munich at that time". European Pravda and Ukrainska Pravda published an article explaining why concessions to Putin would be a defeat for the West. In July XXXX, Henry Kissinger called for no concessions on the Ukrainian territories seized by Russia during possible future negotiations with Moscow.

leaks,propaganda,vijna,sotsmerezhi

Former US Navy officer ran pro-Russian Donbass Devushka account

Sarah Bils, a former US Navy officer, was involved in the management of the pro-Russian social media account Donbass Devushka, which leaked at least four classified documents. Source: The WSJ, The Insider Quote: "One of the biggest spreaders of pro-Kremlin disinformation and propaganda, who posed online as a Russian Jewish woman from Luhansk, turned out to be a middle-aged divorced woman from New Jersey and a US Navy veteran. She was exposed by members of the North Atlantic Fella Organisation (NAFO), an online community that fights Russian propaganda." "The NAFO team compared photos and other information and found that the ‘girl's’ real name is Sarah Bils, but she had recently officially changed it to a different, more Russian name. Bils is a former US Navy non-commissioned officer, recently released from active duty, born in the United States and living in Oak Harbor, Washington, near the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station where she once served." Details: The propagandist with the nickname Donbass Devushka [Donbas Girl - ed.] (at different times she has also used the pseudonyms Mila Medvedev, @luganskforlife, CheburekiVibes, MeatballSubZero, YuGopnik, GhostofLugansk) has her own Telegram channel, Twitter account and YouTube channel, where she posts her podcast. She has about 135,000 followers. On Twitter, Donbass Devushka posted filtered photos of herself and wrote that her name was Mila. It is reported that four classified documents were made public through Donbass Devushka. At the same time, The WSJ specified that there is no evidence that Bils used her access to classified data to steal it during her service. Bils herself told the outlet that she was only one of 15 people "around the world" who manage the channel. She refused to name the other administrators. Background: Bellingcat investigators have found that the recently published US classified documents on the war in Ukraine were posted on 1 and 2 March on a Discord server called WowMao, but the original source could be even older. On Friday, 14 April, Jack Teixeira, a member of the Massachusetts National Guard, was charged in the case of the leaking of classified documents from the US Department of Defene.

Former US Navy officer ran pro-Russian Donbass Devushka account

Sarah Bils, a former US Navy officer, was involved in the management of the pro-Russian social media account Donbass Devushka, which leaked at least four classified documents. Source: The WSJ, The Insider Quote: "One of the biggest spreaders of pro-Kremlin disinformation and propaganda, who posed online as a Russian Jewish woman from Luhansk, turned out to be a middle-aged divorced woman from New Jersey and a US Navy veteran. She was exposed by members of the North Atlantic Fella Organisation (NAFO), an online community that fights Russian propaganda." "The NAFO team compared photos and other information and found that the ‘girl's’ real name is Sarah Bils, but she had recently officially changed it to a different, more Russian name. Bils is a former US Navy non-commissioned officer, recently released from active duty, born in the United States and living in Oak Harbor, Washington, near the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station where she once served." Details: The propagandist with the nickname Donbass Devushka [Donbas Girl - ed.] (at different times she has also used the pseudonyms Mila Medvedev, @luganskforlife, CheburekiVibes, MeatballSubZero, YuGopnik, GhostofLugansk) has her own Telegram channel, Twitter account and YouTube channel, where she posts her podcast. She has about XXX,XXX followers. On Twitter, Donbass Devushka posted filtered photos of herself and wrote that her name was Mila. It is reported that four classified documents were made public through Donbass Devushka. At the same time, The WSJ specified that there is no evidence that Bils used her access to classified data to steal it during her service. Bils herself told the outlet that she was only one of XX people "around the world" who manage the channel. She refused to name the other administrators. Background: Bellingcat investigators have found that the recently published US classified documents on the war in Ukraine were posted on X and X March on a Discord server called WowMao, but the original source could be even older. On Friday, XX April, Jack Teixeira, a member of the Massachusetts National Guard, was charged in the case of the leaking of classified documents from the US Department of Defene.

okupacia,azov,mariupol,vijna

Marine commander in Mariupol suggests 2 options for saving the city

Alyona Mazurenko - Wednesday, 20 April 2022, 02:48 The commander of the 36th Separate Marine Brigade, Major Serhii Volynskyi, who is defending Mariupol, has suggested two options for saving the city and its residents. Source: Serhii Volynskyi on Facebook Verbatim: "The first [option] is a rapid military operation, which should happen now with all necessary means deployed." "A sizable and well-equipped group of forces will join us in our defence area in one great effort through a rapid and deep strike." "I deem air superiority and artillery our key advantage. This is a feasible option, although it is also difficult and risky." "The second [option] is a political decision. I consider this very realistic, given effective diplomacy." Details: In particular, he called on diplomats to promote international control over the secure withdrawal of combat garrison and civilians trapped in the war in Mariupol. Serhii Volynskyi was addressing world leaders, diplomats, civil and religious figures: "There is still a chance to save Mariupol. The lives of thousands of people are now in your hands." Background: Mariupol City Council stated that Russian aggressors had been attacking "Azovstal" with bombs. There are at least 1,000 civilians in the underground shelters of the metallurgical plant - mostly women with children and the elderly. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the elimination of Ukrainian defenders in Mariupol would put an end to negotiations with Russia. The Russian aggressors have demanded that Ukrainians in Mariupol surrender, but Ukrainian soldiers have ignored these demands. Deputy Commander of the "Azov" Regiment Sviatoslav "Kalyna’ Palamar stated: "We will fight, we will use every bullet we have left, but we ask our homeland to save civilians, the wounded and take away the bodies." On March 24, Russian troops established a "screening camp" for civilians trying to flee Mariupol in Dokuchayevsk in the temporarily occupied territory of the Donetsk region. As of April 18, Russian aggressors have been holding at least 27,000 people in a "screening camp" along the Manhush-Nikolske-Yalta line [near Mariupol]. More Background: Mariupol has been under siege since March 1, and the Russians are constantly shelling it in an attempt to take full control of the city.The defenders of Mariupol have no ammunition or food supply left. Part of the Marine Brigade has been able to break through the Russian encirclement and join the "Azov" Regiment. They continue to defend the city. However some servicemen of the 36th Marine Brigade have been taken prisoner.

Marine commander in Mariupol suggests X options for saving the city

Alyona Mazurenko - Wednesday, XX April XXXX, XX:XX The commander of the XXth Separate Marine Brigade, Major Serhii Volynskyi, who is defending Mariupol, has suggested two options for saving the city and its residents. Source: Serhii Volynskyi on Facebook Verbatim: "The first [option] is a rapid military operation, which should happen now with all necessary means deployed." "A sizable and well-equipped group of forces will join us in our defence area in one great effort through a rapid and deep strike." "I deem air superiority and artillery our key advantage. This is a feasible option, although it is also difficult and risky." "The second [option] is a political decision. I consider this very realistic, given effective diplomacy." Details: In particular, he called on diplomats to promote international control over the secure withdrawal of combat garrison and civilians trapped in the war in Mariupol. Serhii Volynskyi was addressing world leaders, diplomats, civil and religious figures: "There is still a chance to save Mariupol. The lives of thousands of people are now in your hands." Background: Mariupol City Council stated that Russian aggressors had been attacking "Azovstal" with bombs. There are at least X,XXX civilians in the underground shelters of the metallurgical plant - mostly women with children and the elderly. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the elimination of Ukrainian defenders in Mariupol would put an end to negotiations with Russia. The Russian aggressors have demanded that Ukrainians in Mariupol surrender, but Ukrainian soldiers have ignored these demands. Deputy Commander of the "Azov" Regiment Sviatoslav "Kalyna’ Palamar stated: "We will fight, we will use every bullet we have left, but we ask our homeland to save civilians, the wounded and take away the bodies." On March XX, Russian troops established a "screening camp" for civilians trying to flee Mariupol in Dokuchayevsk in the temporarily occupied territory of the Donetsk region. As of April XX, Russian aggressors have been holding at least XX,XXX people in a "screening camp" along the Manhush-Nikolske-Yalta line [near Mariupol]. More Background: Mariupol has been under siege since March X, and the Russians are constantly shelling it in an attempt to take full control of the city.The defenders of Mariupol have no ammunition or food supply left. Part of the Marine Brigade has been able to break through the Russian encirclement and join the "Azov" Regiment. They continue to defend the city. However some servicemen of the XXth Marine Brigade have been taken prisoner.

ssha,62346521d78c6,es,rosija

US and EU officials discuss possible negotiations with Russia with Ukraine

Officials from the US and the EU have started discussing with Ukraine the possibility of holding peace talks with Russia. Source: NBC News with reference to unnamed present and former high-ranking American officials, as reported by European Pravda Details: NBC News said, in particular, they had discussed what Ukraine might have to give up in order to reach agreements. One such discussion took place last month at the meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (Ramstein-format). The TV channel sources noted that these discussions reflect the situation at the front and the political situation in Europe and the US. The officials said such discussions began due to concern among American and European officials that the war has reached a stalemate and the capability of continuing to provide aid to Ukraine. They say the US government is concerned about how much less public attention the war in Ukraine has received since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Officials fear that such a change could create more difficulties for Ukraine to receive additional aid. The officials also said Ukraine probably has time until the end of the year or so before more urgent discussions on peace talks begin. NBC News noted that American officials have shared their thoughts on such a timetable with their European allies. Meanwhile, as two American officials stated, Biden’s administration sees no sign that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready for negotiations with Ukraine. The officials emphasised that Putin still believes he can "wait out the West" or continue fighting until the US and its allies lose support for funding Ukraine or until the struggle to supply Kyiv with weapons and ammunition becomes too expensive. Background: In September, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that Kyiv could not conduct peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin because he could not be trusted. Kuleba also stated that the war started by Russia could not be stopped by sitting down at the negotiating table.

US and EU officials discuss possible negotiations with Russia with Ukraine

Officials from the US and the EU have started discussing with Ukraine the possibility of holding peace talks with Russia. Source: NBC News with reference to unnamed present and former high-ranking American officials, as reported by European Pravda Details: NBC News said, in particular, they had discussed what Ukraine might have to give up in order to reach agreements. One such discussion took place last month at the meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (Ramstein-format). The TV channel sources noted that these discussions reflect the situation at the front and the political situation in Europe and the US. The officials said such discussions began due to concern among American and European officials that the war has reached a stalemate and the capability of continuing to provide aid to Ukraine. They say the US government is concerned about how much less public attention the war in Ukraine has received since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Officials fear that such a change could create more difficulties for Ukraine to receive additional aid. The officials also said Ukraine probably has time until the end of the year or so before more urgent discussions on peace talks begin. NBC News noted that American officials have shared their thoughts on such a timetable with their European allies. Meanwhile, as two American officials stated, Biden’s administration sees no sign that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready for negotiations with Ukraine. The officials emphasised that Putin still believes he can "wait out the West" or continue fighting until the US and its allies lose support for funding Ukraine or until the struggle to supply Kyiv with weapons and ammunition becomes too expensive. Background: In September, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that Kyiv could not conduct peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin because he could not be trusted. Kuleba also stated that the war started by Russia could not be stopped by sitting down at the negotiating table.

vibukh,mariupol

Explosion rocks Mariupol district – mayor's adviser

An explosion rocked the occupied Mariupol district, Donetsk Oblast, on Saturday evening. Source: Petro Andriushchenko, adviser to the mayor of Mariupol, on Telegram Quote: "At 20:11 the sound of an explosion was heard in the Mariupol district. At the same time, a huge amount of smoke with a distinctive stench of burning was rising in Mariupol's AC2 area." Details: Andriushchenko added that details regarding the explosion are being investigated.

Explosion rocks Mariupol district – mayor's adviser

An explosion rocked the occupied Mariupol district, Donetsk Oblast, on Saturday evening. Source: Petro Andriushchenko, adviser to the mayor of Mariupol, on Telegram Quote: "At XX:XX the sound of an explosion was heard in the Mariupol district. At the same time, a huge amount of smoke with a distinctive stench of burning was rising in Mariupol's ACX area." Details: Andriushchenko added that details regarding the explosion are being investigated.

ssha,vijna,counteroffensive,ukrajina

Biden administration worries counteroffensive falls behind schedule – NYT

The administration of US President Joseph Biden unofficially says that the Ukrainian counteroffensive started slowly and its results in the first few weeks "sobering", but they are not in a hurry to draw conclusions. Source: The New York Times Quote from NYT: "In Washington, officials in the Biden administration are publicly urging patience even as they privately fret that the initial progress has been slow. One senior administration official called the results of the first couple of weeks ‘sobering,’ adding, ‘They’re [Ukrainians] behind schedule’. The senior U.S. military official also acknowledged the slower-than-hoped-for pace of operations but added that this was not unexpected given the extensive Russian defenses, and cautioned against drawing any broad conclusions based on the initial operations. Both officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss confidential government assessments." Details: The newspaper explains that after three weeks of the counteroffensive, the Ukrainian army is facing a number of problems that complicate its plans, including a huge strip of minefields that the Russians have created for defence, and the peculiarities of the terrain in the southeast, where open fields do not provide cover. NYT writes that to shut off supply routes to the Crimean Peninsula and establish a foothold for further advances, Ukraine is attempting to divide the southern Russian-occupied region into two zones. To do this, it must march southward into the Sea of Azov. The main defensive structures of Russia are located a dozen kilometres behind a well-protected territory. This is the most difficult section to break through. Ukraine's approach has been to probe, attacking at various locations to identify a weak spot in fortifications. Russian forces are trying to delay Ukrainian soldiers with mines, artillery, assault helicopters, and counter attacks before they can discover a gap and send troops streaming through it into captured territory. Russia has been planning for the attack for months. Ukraine's success now depends on how many tanks, armoured vehicles and soldiers it can keep before it reaches the main defence line, the NYT notes. According to the media, during the winter, Ukraine and its Western allies prepared and equipped about 40,000 soldiers for the offensive. In March, the United States transferred 113 Bradley fighting vehicles. At least 17 of them – more than 15% – were damaged or destroyed in the fighting, the official said. Russian Ka-52 attack helicopters were able to slip past air defence systems, slowing down the movement of Ukrainian troops, damaging or destroying tanks and armoured fighting vehicles provided by the West. According to a senior US military official, Russian forces have not only increased the size of minefields and made them more widespread, but have also proven their ability to replenish some minefields cleared by Western equipment. Ukrainian troops are pausing in some places along the front line to reevaluate what tactics and methods of breaching and demining work best, a US official said. As the NYT writes, all the obstacles "turned the early stages of the counteroffensive into a slow and bloody slog", limiting Ukrainian forces to about four miles (6.44 km) of recaptured territory. This is less than half the distance that Ukraine needs to cover to reach Russia's main defensive positions. Currently, Ukraine's counteroffensive is taking place on three fronts. At two of the three points of attack, south of the city of Velyka Novosilka and the city of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine advanced step by step and recaptured a total of eight villages. In the third section, south of the city of Orikhiv, the offensive stalled in the fields. The NYT notes that Ukraine advanced in two places where the troops were provided with less new Western weaponry, and stalled where the most advanced new weapons were deployed – American Bradley and German Leopard 2 tanks. Perhaps Western weapons were deliberately deployed in areas where Russian defences were more rigid. According to the soldiers, the slow advance there can be explained by local factors: the nearest villages, where you could find abandoned houses and cellars for shelter, are further from the front line than elsewhere, and in open fields, artillery fire was so intense that the battlefield "looks like Swiss cheese". Ukrainian officials say that the battle is going according to plan and the most important thing is ahead.

Biden administration worries counteroffensive falls behind schedule – NYT

The administration of US President Joseph Biden unofficially says that the Ukrainian counteroffensive started slowly and its results in the first few weeks "sobering", but they are not in a hurry to draw conclusions. Source: The New York Times Quote from NYT: "In Washington, officials in the Biden administration are publicly urging patience even as they privately fret that the initial progress has been slow. One senior administration official called the results of the first couple of weeks ‘sobering,’ adding, ‘They’re [Ukrainians] behind schedule’. The senior U.S. military official also acknowledged the slower-than-hoped-for pace of operations but added that this was not unexpected given the extensive Russian defenses, and cautioned against drawing any broad conclusions based on the initial operations. Both officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss confidential government assessments." Details: The newspaper explains that after three weeks of the counteroffensive, the Ukrainian army is facing a number of problems that complicate its plans, including a huge strip of minefields that the Russians have created for defence, and the peculiarities of the terrain in the southeast, where open fields do not provide cover. NYT writes that to shut off supply routes to the Crimean Peninsula and establish a foothold for further advances, Ukraine is attempting to divide the southern Russian-occupied region into two zones. To do this, it must march southward into the Sea of Azov. The main defensive structures of Russia are located a dozen kilometres behind a well-protected territory. This is the most difficult section to break through. Ukraine's approach has been to probe, attacking at various locations to identify a weak spot in fortifications. Russian forces are trying to delay Ukrainian soldiers with mines, artillery, assault helicopters, and counter attacks before they can discover a gap and send troops streaming through it into captured territory. Russia has been planning for the attack for months. Ukraine's success now depends on how many tanks, armoured vehicles and soldiers it can keep before it reaches the main defence line, the NYT notes. According to the media, during the winter, Ukraine and its Western allies prepared and equipped about XX,XXX soldiers for the offensive. In March, the United States transferred XXX Bradley fighting vehicles. At least XX of them – more than XX% – were damaged or destroyed in the fighting, the official said. Russian Ka-XX attack helicopters were able to slip past air defence systems, slowing down the movement of Ukrainian troops, damaging or destroying tanks and armoured fighting vehicles provided by the West. According to a senior US military official, Russian forces have not only increased the size of minefields and made them more widespread, but have also proven their ability to replenish some minefields cleared by Western equipment. Ukrainian troops are pausing in some places along the front line to reevaluate what tactics and methods of breaching and demining work best, a US official said. As the NYT writes, all the obstacles "turned the early stages of the counteroffensive into a slow and bloody slog", limiting Ukrainian forces to about four miles (X.XX km) of recaptured territory. This is less than half the distance that Ukraine needs to cover to reach Russia's main defensive positions. Currently, Ukraine's counteroffensive is taking place on three fronts. At two of the three points of attack, south of the city of Velyka Novosilka and the city of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine advanced step by step and recaptured a total of eight villages. In the third section, south of the city of Orikhiv, the offensive stalled in the fields. The NYT notes that Ukraine advanced in two places where the troops were provided with less new Western weaponry, and stalled where the most advanced new weapons were deployed – American Bradley and German Leopard X tanks. Perhaps Western weapons were deliberately deployed in areas where Russian defences were more rigid. According to the soldiers, the slow advance there can be explained by local factors: the nearest villages, where you could find abandoned houses and cellars for shelter, are further from the front line than elsewhere, and in open fields, artillery fire was so intense that the battlefield "looks like Swiss cheese". Ukrainian officials say that the battle is going according to plan and the most important thing is ahead.

bahmut,zbroja,vijna,bezpilotnyky

Ukrainian defenders hit Russian artillery near Bakhmut

A company of unmanned attack systems of the Ivan Sirko 92nd Assault Brigade destroyed two self-propelled artillery units of the Russian army and hit four dugouts with Russian invaders in Bakhmut. Source: the Achilles, a company of strike aircraft of the Ivan Sirko 92nd Assault Brigade, on Facebook; Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on Telegram Quote from the Achilles: "Bakhmut: the Achilles hits enemy equipment worth more than US$1.8 million." Details: The Achilles used FPV drones to hit two units of Russian equipment: 2S1 Gvozdika and 2S9 Nona self-propelled guns. A 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system has a 122 mm gun and a crew of 5 people. One unit costs US$1.5 million. A 2S9 Nona is armed with a 120 mm gun; its firing range is up to 13 km. One unit costs US$300,000. In addition, FPV kamikaze drones accurately hit four dugouts with Russian personnel inside. By the estimates of the Achilles company, the total cost of the destroyed Russian equipment is US$1.8 million. Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Ground forces commander, also distributed the video of the destruction of Gvozdika and Nona.

Ukrainian defenders hit Russian artillery near Bakhmut

A company of unmanned attack systems of the Ivan Sirko XXnd Assault Brigade destroyed two self-propelled artillery units of the Russian army and hit four dugouts with Russian invaders in Bakhmut. Source: the Achilles, a company of strike aircraft of the Ivan Sirko XXnd Assault Brigade, on Facebook; Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on Telegram Quote from the Achilles: "Bakhmut: the Achilles hits enemy equipment worth more than US$X.X million." Details: The Achilles used FPV drones to hit two units of Russian equipment: XSX Gvozdika and XSX Nona self-propelled guns. A XSX Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system has a XXX mm gun and a crew of X people. One unit costs US$X.X million. A XSX Nona is armed with a XXX mm gun; its firing range is up to XX km. One unit costs US$XXX,XXX. In addition, FPV kamikaze drones accurately hit four dugouts with Russian personnel inside. By the estimates of the Achilles company, the total cost of the destroyed Russian equipment is US$X.X million. Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Ground forces commander, also distributed the video of the destruction of Gvozdika and Nona.

rosija,vijna,zbrojni-sili

Ukraine is ready for counteroffensive, but it will be a challenge to maintain motivation and restore casualties - NYT

With Western weapons and newly created assault units, Ukraine is ready for a decisive spring counteroffensive, but the challenge will be to overcome casualties and keep war-weary troops motivated. Source: The New York Times Details: The new Ukrainian counteroffensive will test the Ukrainian army's ability to rearm and rebuild battalions while maintaining the motivation and manoeuvring skills that have given it the upper hand in three previous counteroffensives, the NYT writes. "Success for Ukraine in the battles on the southeastern plains would drive home to the world the declining military might of Russia, ease concerns that the war has settled into a quagmire and most likely encourage Ukraine’s allies to further arm and finance Kyiv in the war," the newspaper writes. According to the NYT, the upcoming counteroffensive will be a very serious challenge for Ukraine. "Ukrainian officers will have to choreograph artillery, infantry and armoured vehicle assaults that crash through Russian trenches, tank traps and minefields. In the south, Russian units have been building defensive positions since they were pushed out of the Kherson region in November. Sophisticated Western tanks, with better survivability and firepower, will be critical in uprooting those positions," the newspaper emphasises. Evelyn Farkas, the director of the McCain Institute, said in a comment to the NYT that Ukraine is capable of inflicting losses on the Russian Army that could have far-reaching geopolitical consequences if weapons and trained troops fall into place in time. As she states, "Ukraine could render Russia a weakened military power in Eastern Europe with little leverage in negotiations to end the war".She stated that people "only envision what they see now," but much can change with the arrival of new Western weapons and tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers undergoing training in Ukraine and Europe. However, the NYT notes that the success of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is hardly guaranteed, as allies are in no hurry to send weapons, and soldiers have to be content with accelerated courses in assault tactics. Weapons and equipment for breaking through trench lines and crossing minefields are appearing in Ukraine, but it remains unclear whether they are in sufficient quantity, the newspaper writes. At the initial stage, the Ukrainian counteroffensive may well depend on overcoming extensive minefields, military analysts told the NYT. To do this, Ukraine will rely on mine-clearing vehicles that have been in its arsenal since Soviet times, and some of them were captured from the Russians. In addition, Ukraine is now also receiving mine clearance equipment from the West. The NYT notes that demining can be done manually, with soldiers probing the soil and keeping a close eye on tripwires as they walk in front of assault units, or with specialised mine-clearance equipment. Ukraine is expected to strike in the south, where the terrain ranges from sprawling fields to towns and villages, the newspaper stated. "A thrust of about 50 miles [about 80 km - ed.] over the steppe from the current front lines to the Russian-occupied city of Melitopol would split Russian-held territory into two zones, sever supply lines and put Ukrainian artillery within range of Russian bases on the Crimean Peninsula."At the same time, the newspaper writes, the morale of Ukrainian soldiers, which for most of the war was better than that of the Russians, "is becoming more of a challenge". In dozens of recent interviews with the NYT, soldiers in positions near Bakhmut or emerging from street fighting for short breaks expressed horror at the scale of violence and death. One of the most striking examples of military reconstruction, the newspaper notes, is that the Ministry of Internal Affairs is restoring the Azov unit, whose fighters were killed, wounded or captured during the siege of Mariupol and the storming of the Azovstal metallurgical plant last spring, and who were killed in an explosion in a prisoner of war barracks in Olenivka. Recently, Azov recruits spent five weeks learning basic soldiering skills at a base in a pine forest, the NYT reports. "We will train new people, to raise them up to our level," said Lieutenant Illia Samoilenko, who was freed from Russian captivity in a prisoner exchange. In order to ensure that only the most motivated soldiers join Azov's assault unit, recruits are given a choice. After completing the training course, they can decide to stay at the base or go into combat.

Ukraine is ready for counteroffensive, but it will be a challenge to maintain motivation and restore casualties - NYT

With Western weapons and newly created assault units, Ukraine is ready for a decisive spring counteroffensive, but the challenge will be to overcome casualties and keep war-weary troops motivated. Source: The New York Times Details: The new Ukrainian counteroffensive will test the Ukrainian army's ability to rearm and rebuild battalions while maintaining the motivation and manoeuvring skills that have given it the upper hand in three previous counteroffensives, the NYT writes. "Success for Ukraine in the battles on the southeastern plains would drive home to the world the declining military might of Russia, ease concerns that the war has settled into a quagmire and most likely encourage Ukraine’s allies to further arm and finance Kyiv in the war," the newspaper writes. According to the NYT, the upcoming counteroffensive will be a very serious challenge for Ukraine. "Ukrainian officers will have to choreograph artillery, infantry and armoured vehicle assaults that crash through Russian trenches, tank traps and minefields. In the south, Russian units have been building defensive positions since they were pushed out of the Kherson region in November. Sophisticated Western tanks, with better survivability and firepower, will be critical in uprooting those positions," the newspaper emphasises. Evelyn Farkas, the director of the McCain Institute, said in a comment to the NYT that Ukraine is capable of inflicting losses on the Russian Army that could have far-reaching geopolitical consequences if weapons and trained troops fall into place in time. As she states, "Ukraine could render Russia a weakened military power in Eastern Europe with little leverage in negotiations to end the war".She stated that people "only envision what they see now," but much can change with the arrival of new Western weapons and tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers undergoing training in Ukraine and Europe. However, the NYT notes that the success of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is hardly guaranteed, as allies are in no hurry to send weapons, and soldiers have to be content with accelerated courses in assault tactics. Weapons and equipment for breaking through trench lines and crossing minefields are appearing in Ukraine, but it remains unclear whether they are in sufficient quantity, the newspaper writes. At the initial stage, the Ukrainian counteroffensive may well depend on overcoming extensive minefields, military analysts told the NYT. To do this, Ukraine will rely on mine-clearing vehicles that have been in its arsenal since Soviet times, and some of them were captured from the Russians. In addition, Ukraine is now also receiving mine clearance equipment from the West. The NYT notes that demining can be done manually, with soldiers probing the soil and keeping a close eye on tripwires as they walk in front of assault units, or with specialised mine-clearance equipment. Ukraine is expected to strike in the south, where the terrain ranges from sprawling fields to towns and villages, the newspaper stated. "A thrust of about XX miles [about XX km - ed.] over the steppe from the current front lines to the Russian-occupied city of Melitopol would split Russian-held territory into two zones, sever supply lines and put Ukrainian artillery within range of Russian bases on the Crimean Peninsula."At the same time, the newspaper writes, the morale of Ukrainian soldiers, which for most of the war was better than that of the Russians, "is becoming more of a challenge". In dozens of recent interviews with the NYT, soldiers in positions near Bakhmut or emerging from street fighting for short breaks expressed horror at the scale of violence and death. One of the most striking examples of military reconstruction, the newspaper notes, is that the Ministry of Internal Affairs is restoring the Azov unit, whose fighters were killed, wounded or captured during the siege of Mariupol and the storming of the Azovstal metallurgical plant last spring, and who were killed in an explosion in a prisoner of war barracks in Olenivka. Recently, Azov recruits spent five weeks learning basic soldiering skills at a base in a pine forest, the NYT reports. "We will train new people, to raise them up to our level," said Lieutenant Illia Samoilenko, who was freed from Russian captivity in a prisoner exchange. In order to ensure that only the most motivated soldiers join Azov's assault unit, recruits are given a choice. After completing the training course, they can decide to stay at the base or go into combat.

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Since 1 October the Armed Forces of Ukraine have liberated more than 500 km2 in the Kherson region – Zelenskyy

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – THURSDAY, 6 OCTOBER 2022, 22:57 Since 1 October the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated over 500 km2 of the territory and tens of settlements in the Kherson region alone. Source: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, in an evening address on 6 October Quote: "Since 1 Ocotber, in the Kherson region alone, over half a thousand square kilometres and tens of settlements were liberated from the Russian pseudo-referendum and stabilised. There are advances on the Eastern front as well. There is no doubt that one day we will report about the advances in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, in the districts now controlled by the occupiers. One day we will report about the liberation of Crimea." Details: Zelenskyy also mentioned the Iran-made drones that launch attacks on Ukraine. "For some reason Iran claims that they (drones – ed.) are not being used here. But people see them in the sky. We shoot them down. And yet we are being told that allegedly they are not being used. Well, we will find a way to make them disappear for real", – the President promised. Background: Earlier Nataliia Humeniuk, the head of the United Coordinative Press-Centre of the Defence Forces of the South of Ukraine, reported about over 400 km2 liberated by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kherson Region since 1 October. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that since 1 October Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated 29 settlements in Kherson Oblast.

Since X October the Armed Forces of Ukraine have liberated more than XXX kmX in the Kherson region – Zelenskyy

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – THURSDAY, X OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX Since X October the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated over XXX kmX of the territory and tens of settlements in the Kherson region alone. Source: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, in an evening address on X October Quote: "Since X Ocotber, in the Kherson region alone, over half a thousand square kilometres and tens of settlements were liberated from the Russian pseudo-referendum and stabilised. There are advances on the Eastern front as well. There is no doubt that one day we will report about the advances in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, in the districts now controlled by the occupiers. One day we will report about the liberation of Crimea." Details: Zelenskyy also mentioned the Iran-made drones that launch attacks on Ukraine. "For some reason Iran claims that they (drones – ed.) are not being used here. But people see them in the sky. We shoot them down. And yet we are being told that allegedly they are not being used. Well, we will find a way to make them disappear for real", – the President promised. Background: Earlier Nataliia Humeniuk, the head of the United Coordinative Press-Centre of the Defence Forces of the South of Ukraine, reported about over XXX kmX liberated by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kherson Region since X October. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that since X October Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated XX settlements in Kherson Oblast.

armija,kharkiv,ukrajina

Almost 400 administrative units liberated in Kharkiv Oblast in a week – Ministry of Defence

Ukrainska Pravda – Wednesday, 14 September 2022, 18:49 Ukrainian defenders have succeeded in liberating approximately 388 administrative units and 150,000 people in Kharkiv Oblast since 6 September 2022. Source: Hanna Maliar, Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine, post on Facebook Quote: "I promised to give you specified information about liberated territories in Kharkiv Oblast... So, we have liberated in Kharkiv Oblast since 6 September approximately 8,500 square kilometres, 388 administrative units and 150 thousand people." Details: Maliar pointed out that this information should be perceived in a general war context as the front exceeds 2,500 kilometres in length, and active combat actions take place along1300 kilometres of the front. Background: On Tuesday, Maliar reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had liberated more than 300 administrative units (the equivalent of 3,800 square kilometres) in a few days of the counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast.

Almost XXX administrative units liberated in Kharkiv Oblast in a week – Ministry of Defence

Ukrainska Pravda – Wednesday, XX September XXXX, XX:XX Ukrainian defenders have succeeded in liberating approximately XXX administrative units and XXX,XXX people in Kharkiv Oblast since X September XXXX. Source: Hanna Maliar, Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine, post on Facebook Quote: "I promised to give you specified information about liberated territories in Kharkiv Oblast... So, we have liberated in Kharkiv Oblast since X September approximately X,XXX square kilometres, XXX administrative units and XXX thousand people." Details: Maliar pointed out that this information should be perceived in a general war context as the front exceeds X,XXX kilometres in length, and active combat actions take place alongXXXX kilometres of the front. Background: On Tuesday, Maliar reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had liberated more than XXX administrative units (the equivalent of X,XXX square kilometres) in a few days of the counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast.

zelensky,5494934ab3061

Trudeau apologises for inviting Waffen-SS Galicia Division veteran to Canadian Parliament

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologised on Wednesday, 27 September, on behalf of the state for inviting a veteran of the SS Galicia division to the Canadian Parliament during the visit of Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Source: European Pravda, referring to CBC Details: In a brief statement to reporters, Trudeau said he and all those present in Canada's parliament "deeply regret having stood by and applauded" 98-year-old SS Galicia veteran Yaroslav Hunka. "It was a horrendous violation of the memory of the millions of people who died in the Holocaust," he said, adding that Yaroslav Hunka's celebration was "deeply, deeply painful" to Jews, Poles, Roma, the LGBT community, and other groups that were exterminated by the Nazi regime during the Second World War. In addition, Zelenskyy, who was on a visit to Ottawa, was pictured applauding for Hunka, and Russian propagandists have used this image to their advantage. Trudeau added that "Canada is deeply sorry" for the incident. Earlier, Anthony Rota, the Speaker of the House of Commons, the lower house of the Parliament of Canada, announced his resignation over the scandal involving the invitation of the 98-year-old veteran. Reference: The Waffen-SS Galicia Division was formed in 1943 by German troops who recruited Ukrainians to fight against the Red Army. The Nuremberg trials and the so-called Deschênes Commission, set up in Canada in the 1980s, did not confirm the involvement of the division's members in war crimes. Nevertheless, the division has been blamed for punitive Wehrmacht operations against Poles and Jews.

Trudeau apologises for inviting Waffen-SS Galicia Division veteran to Canadian Parliament

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologised on Wednesday, XX September, on behalf of the state for inviting a veteran of the SS Galicia division to the Canadian Parliament during the visit of Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Source: European Pravda, referring to CBC Details: In a brief statement to reporters, Trudeau said he and all those present in Canada's parliament "deeply regret having stood by and applauded" XX-year-old SS Galicia veteran Yaroslav Hunka. "It was a horrendous violation of the memory of the millions of people who died in the Holocaust," he said, adding that Yaroslav Hunka's celebration was "deeply, deeply painful" to Jews, Poles, Roma, the LGBT community, and other groups that were exterminated by the Nazi regime during the Second World War. In addition, Zelenskyy, who was on a visit to Ottawa, was pictured applauding for Hunka, and Russian propagandists have used this image to their advantage. Trudeau added that "Canada is deeply sorry" for the incident. Earlier, Anthony Rota, the Speaker of the House of Commons, the lower house of the Parliament of Canada, announced his resignation over the scandal involving the invitation of the XX-year-old veteran. Reference: The Waffen-SS Galicia Division was formed in XXXX by German troops who recruited Ukrainians to fight against the Red Army. The Nuremberg trials and the so-called Deschênes Commission, set up in Canada in the XXXXs, did not confirm the involvement of the division's members in war crimes. Nevertheless, the division has been blamed for punitive Wehrmacht operations against Poles and Jews.

help-to-ukraine,zbroja,norvegija

Norway may hand over CV90 IFV to Ukraine

The Norwegian government is studying the possibility of transferring a certain number of CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) to Ukraine. This is reported by European Pravda with reference to TV2. According to this TV channel, the Ministry of Defence of Norway has requested the General Staff to evaluate the feasibility [logistics?] of allocating a certain number of CV90s. At the request of TV2, the Norwegian Ministry of Defence reported they are preparing a large package of military aid and are constantly evaluating relevant opportunities. "The government is constantly considering whether Norway should send more weapons or equipment to Ukraine. We do not comment on such assessments or any current or future arms supplies," said the head of the department, Bjorn Arild Gram. As Militarnyi writes, a modernised version of the CV 9030N is in service in Norway, developed by a consortium of BAE Systems and Bofors. According to the latest data, the country has 164 of these IFVs. The CV 9030N is armed with a 30 mm Bushmaster II automatic cannon and has an additional landing commander's hatch on the right side in the aft part of the BMP. In addition, the vehicle’s armor can withstand the impact of 30-mm projectiles. It is already known that Norway is among several European countries that have promised to supply Western-style tanks to Ukraine. The mass media reported that Norway is considering the possibility of supplying Ukraine with up to 8 Leopard 2 tanks.

Norway may hand over CVXX IFV to Ukraine

The Norwegian government is studying the possibility of transferring a certain number of CVXX infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) to Ukraine. This is reported by European Pravda with reference to TVX. According to this TV channel, the Ministry of Defence of Norway has requested the General Staff to evaluate the feasibility [logistics?] of allocating a certain number of CVXXs. At the request of TVX, the Norwegian Ministry of Defence reported they are preparing a large package of military aid and are constantly evaluating relevant opportunities. "The government is constantly considering whether Norway should send more weapons or equipment to Ukraine. We do not comment on such assessments or any current or future arms supplies," said the head of the department, Bjorn Arild Gram. As Militarnyi writes, a modernised version of the CV XXXXN is in service in Norway, developed by a consortium of BAE Systems and Bofors. According to the latest data, the country has XXX of these IFVs. The CV XXXXN is armed with a XX mm Bushmaster II automatic cannon and has an additional landing commander's hatch on the right side in the aft part of the BMP. In addition, the vehicle’s armor can withstand the impact of XX-mm projectiles. It is already known that Norway is among several European countries that have promised to supply Western-style tanks to Ukraine. The mass media reported that Norway is considering the possibility of supplying Ukraine with up to X Leopard X tanks.

genshtab,rosija,vijna

Ukrainian defenders kill over 1000 Russian soldiers in one day

Russia has now lost over 169,000 soldiers, 3,574 tanks, 6,921 armoured combat vehicles and 2,616 artillery systems in its war of aggression against Ukraine. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 24 March 2023 are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]: approximately 169,170 (+1,020) military personnel, 3,574 (+4) tanks, 6,921 (+23) armoured combat vehicles, 2,616 (+8) artillery systems, 511 (+0) multiple-launch rocket systems, 276 (+3) air defence systems, 305 (+0) fixed-wing aircraft, 290 (+0) helicopters, 2,208 (+5) operational-tactical UAVs, 911 (+2) cruise missiles, 18 (+0) ships/boats, 5,464 (+12) vehicles and tankers, 277 (+4) special vehicles and other equipment. The data is being confirmed.

Ukrainian defenders kill over XXXX Russian soldiers in one day

Russia has now lost over XXX,XXX soldiers, X,XXX tanks, X,XXX armoured combat vehicles and X,XXX artillery systems in its war of aggression against Ukraine. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between XX February XXXX and XX March XXXX are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]: approximately XXX,XXX (+X,XXX) military personnel, X,XXX (+X) tanks, X,XXX (+XX) 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 (+XX) vehicles and tankers, XXX (+X) special vehicles and other equipment. The data is being confirmed.

chorne-more,prikordonna-sluzhba,rosija,vijna

Russians threaten civilian vessels in Black Sea – border guards intercept conversation

The Ukrainian border guards have intercepted threats to a merchant ship by a Russian ship in the Black Sea. Source: Press service of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Details: The Russian warships continue to behave brazenly and aggressively in the Black Sea, violating all the norms of international maritime law. The Ukrainian border guards have intercepted a conversation between the Russians and the crew of a vessel they contacted via an open channel. The vessel was passing near one of Ukraine’s sea ports. The radio intercept reveals that the Russians first ask about the flag of the country under which the vessel is travelling, then about the cargo, inquire whether there are weapons on board, and then voice a warning threat. Quote: "I am warning you about the ban on traffic to Ukrainian ports. In addition, the Russian side considers the transport of any cargo to Ukraine to be a potential transport of military cargo. The country under the flag of which the vessel is moving will be considered to have been dragged into the conflict in Ukraine. Over." Background: Ukraine has to export agricultural products by land and by river after Russia withdrew from the Black Sea Grain Initiative and started launching attacks on the Ukrainian ports, blocking sea export. The US Department of State warns Ukraine that Russia may be preparing a false flag operation in the Black Sea amid a series of attacks on the port infrastructure in the south of Ukraine. James Cleverly, UK Foreign Secretary, also expressed this concern. UK Defence Intelligence reported that after the termination of the grain deal, Russia may be preparing to intercept commercial vessels in the Black Sea.

Russians threaten civilian vessels in Black Sea – border guards intercept conversation

The Ukrainian border guards have intercepted threats to a merchant ship by a Russian ship in the Black Sea. Source: Press service of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Details: The Russian warships continue to behave brazenly and aggressively in the Black Sea, violating all the norms of international maritime law. The Ukrainian border guards have intercepted a conversation between the Russians and the crew of a vessel they contacted via an open channel. The vessel was passing near one of Ukraine’s sea ports. The radio intercept reveals that the Russians first ask about the flag of the country under which the vessel is travelling, then about the cargo, inquire whether there are weapons on board, and then voice a warning threat. Quote: "I am warning you about the ban on traffic to Ukrainian ports. In addition, the Russian side considers the transport of any cargo to Ukraine to be a potential transport of military cargo. The country under the flag of which the vessel is moving will be considered to have been dragged into the conflict in Ukraine. Over." Background: Ukraine has to export agricultural products by land and by river after Russia withdrew from the Black Sea Grain Initiative and started launching attacks on the Ukrainian ports, blocking sea export. The US Department of State warns Ukraine that Russia may be preparing a false flag operation in the Black Sea amid a series of attacks on the port infrastructure in the south of Ukraine. James Cleverly, UK Foreign Secretary, also expressed this concern. UK Defence Intelligence reported that after the termination of the grain deal, Russia may be preparing to intercept commercial vessels in the Black Sea.

presidential-office,vijna,ukrajina

Russia will attempt to entrench itself in the south and east and dictate terms, while withdrawing from other territories - Podoliak

IRYNA BALACHUK - SATURDAY, 2 APRIL 2022, 11:05 Mykhailo Podoliak, adviser to the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, believes that Russia will withdraw from all Ukrainian territories except the east and south, where it will try to entrench itself and dictate its own terms. Source: Podoliak on Twitter According to Podoliak: " There will be no 'Afghanisation', no long, debilitating conflict, as some people might be expecting. The Russian Federation will withdraw from all territories except the south and the east and will try to entrench itself very tightly there, install air defences, drastically reduce its losses and dictate its own terms. Details: The Presidential Office representative noted that "heavy weaponry is essential if we want to get the Russians out."

Russia will attempt to entrench itself in the south and east and dictate terms, while withdrawing from other territories - Podoliak

IRYNA BALACHUK - SATURDAY, X APRIL XXXX, XX:XX Mykhailo Podoliak, adviser to the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, believes that Russia will withdraw from all Ukrainian territories except the east and south, where it will try to entrench itself and dictate its own terms. Source: Podoliak on Twitter According to Podoliak: " There will be no 'Afghanisation', no long, debilitating conflict, as some people might be expecting. The Russian Federation will withdraw from all territories except the south and the east and will try to entrench itself very tightly there, install air defences, drastically reduce its losses and dictate its own terms. Details: The Presidential Office representative noted that "heavy weaponry is essential if we want to get the Russians out."

grain,es,polscha,sanktsiji

EU may impose sanctions on Poland if embargo on Ukrainian grain not lifted

The vast majority of EU member states have not supported the idea of an embargo extension on Ukrainian grain imports after 15 September. And some countries may even apply countermeasures in the case of Poland's unilateral decisions. Source: European Pravda, referring to the information received by Polish radio station RMF FM Details: The European Commission believes that Poland's unilateral embargo extension on Ukrainian grain is a violation of European law. Poland may face fines for this, but the application process takes a long time. RMF FM sources said Poland is afraid of trade countermeasures that some EU countries may introduce. In particular, Germany, but in general, up to 20 countries are against the extension. Poland also assumed that other Eastern European states may refuse to support the embargo after 15 September. RMF FM unofficially discovered that, most likely, Romania will not go against the European Commission decision, but the same decision may be adopted by others, including Bulgaria, Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary. Background: Warsaw declares that if the restrictions are not extended at the EU level, it will introduce a unilateral embargo and hopes that allies will support this decision. At the same time, Ukraine is firm in its demands that the EU cancel unilateral restrictions on Ukrainian exports and believes that Brussels should come to an agreement with Poland.

EU may impose sanctions on Poland if embargo on Ukrainian grain not lifted

The vast majority of EU member states have not supported the idea of an embargo extension on Ukrainian grain imports after XX September. And some countries may even apply countermeasures in the case of Poland's unilateral decisions. Source: European Pravda, referring to the information received by Polish radio station RMF FM Details: The European Commission believes that Poland's unilateral embargo extension on Ukrainian grain is a violation of European law. Poland may face fines for this, but the application process takes a long time. RMF FM sources said Poland is afraid of trade countermeasures that some EU countries may introduce. In particular, Germany, but in general, up to XX countries are against the extension. Poland also assumed that other Eastern European states may refuse to support the embargo after XX September. RMF FM unofficially discovered that, most likely, Romania will not go against the European Commission decision, but the same decision may be adopted by others, including Bulgaria, Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary. Background: Warsaw declares that if the restrictions are not extended at the EU level, it will introduce a unilateral embargo and hopes that allies will support this decision. At the same time, Ukraine is firm in its demands that the EU cancel unilateral restrictions on Ukrainian exports and believes that Brussels should come to an agreement with Poland.

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Sumy region: massive fire broke out in Trostyanets, street fights continue

Olha Hlushchenko - Wednesday, March 23, 2022, 00:35 Massive fire broke out in Trostyanets, Sumy oblast, and street fights continued. Source: Dmytro Zhyvytskyy, Head of Sumy Regional State/Military Administration in a video address Verbatim: "This (Trostyanets -ed.) is the hottest spot in Sumy oblast at the moment." "We have just announced that a massive large fire broke out." Details: Dmytro Zhyvytskyy called on the residents of Trostyanets to close the windows, as there may be smoke contamination. He also called on citizens to take shelter, as street fights and artillery shelling continue in Trostyanets.

Sumy region: massive fire broke out in Trostyanets, street fights continue

Olha Hlushchenko - Wednesday, March XX, XXXX, XX:XX Massive fire broke out in Trostyanets, Sumy oblast, and street fights continued. Source: Dmytro Zhyvytskyy, Head of Sumy Regional State/Military Administration in a video address Verbatim: "This (Trostyanets -ed.) is the hottest spot in Sumy oblast at the moment." "We have just announced that a massive large fire broke out." Details: Dmytro Zhyvytskyy called on the residents of Trostyanets to close the windows, as there may be smoke contamination. He also called on citizens to take shelter, as street fights and artillery shelling continue in Trostyanets.

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2 Russian T-72 tanks destroyed near Svatove

Soldiers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts posted footage of them destroying two Russian T-72 tanks near Svatove in Luhansk Oblast. Source: 3rd Directorate of the Main Directorate of the Security Service of Ukraine in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts Details: The defenders showed their combat work on the Svatove front. Kamikaze drones managed to destroy two Russian T-72 tanks. It is reported that the Russians lost seven soldiers, and two of them were killed.

X Russian T-XX tanks destroyed near Svatove

Soldiers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts posted footage of them destroying two Russian T-XX tanks near Svatove in Luhansk Oblast. Source: Xrd Directorate of the Main Directorate of the Security Service of Ukraine in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts Details: The defenders showed their combat work on the Svatove front. Kamikaze drones managed to destroy two Russian T-XX tanks. It is reported that the Russians lost seven soldiers, and two of them were killed.

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Zelenskyy visits Odessa: We are ready to export grain

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — FRIDAY, 29 JULY 2022, 13:55 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Odesa, where he observed the loading of Ukrainian grain onto a Turkish grain carrier, and said that Ukraine is ready to implement the grain agreement. Source: press service of the Office of the President; Zelenskyy on Telegram Quote from Zelenskyy: "We are ready to export Ukrainian grain. We are waiting for a signal from our partners that we can start transportation. It is important that Ukraine remain the guarantor of world food security. While someone is blocking the Black Sea and taking the lives of people in other countries, we are enabling other countries to survive." Details: The loading of the Turkish vessel took place at the Chornomorsk sea trade port. According to the president, this first loading since the beginning of the war indicates that the port has started working. Background: Today, the ambassadors of the G7 countries in Ukraine came to Odesa, declaring the importance of the agreement on the export of Ukrainian agricultural products. Last Friday, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine and the UN signed an initiative in Istanbul to lift the blockade on the export of Ukrainian food by sea. The very next day after the signing of the agreement, Russia violated the document by shelling the port of Odesa, an act that was condemned by the UN, the EU and the U.S.; Ankara called on the parties to fulfil the agreements reached. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

Zelenskyy visits Odessa: We are ready to export grain

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — FRIDAY, XX JULY XXXX, XX:XX President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Odesa, where he observed the loading of Ukrainian grain onto a Turkish grain carrier, and said that Ukraine is ready to implement the grain agreement. Source: press service of the Office of the President; Zelenskyy on Telegram Quote from Zelenskyy: "We are ready to export Ukrainian grain. We are waiting for a signal from our partners that we can start transportation. It is important that Ukraine remain the guarantor of world food security. While someone is blocking the Black Sea and taking the lives of people in other countries, we are enabling other countries to survive." Details: The loading of the Turkish vessel took place at the Chornomorsk sea trade port. According to the president, this first loading since the beginning of the war indicates that the port has started working. Background: Today, the ambassadors of the GX countries in Ukraine came to Odesa, declaring the importance of the agreement on the export of Ukrainian agricultural products. Last Friday, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine and the UN signed an initiative in Istanbul to lift the blockade on the export of Ukrainian food by sea. The very next day after the signing of the agreement, Russia violated the document by shelling the port of Odesa, an act that was condemned by the UN, the EU and the U.S.; Ankara called on the parties to fulfil the agreements reached. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

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Ukraine's Defence Forces hold back Russian offensive in east and advance in south – General Staff report

Ukrainian defenders are holding back the Russian offensive on the Kupiansk, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka fronts. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are maintaining their offensive on the Melitopol and Berdiansk fronts. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 18:00 on 6 August Details: During the day, Russian forces conducted 30 missile and 48 air strikes, carried out 32 attacks using multiple-launch rocket systems on the positions of Ukrainian troops and on settlements. As a result of Russian terrorist attacks, civilians have been killed and wounded, residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure facilities have been destroyed. A total of 30 combat clashes took place during the day. The operational situation on the Volyn and Polissia fronts remains much the same as before. On the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, Russian forces launched attacks on over 30 settlements, including Buchky, Hremiach in Chernihiv Oblast; Bobylivka, Vyshenky, Svarkove, Tymofiivka, Pavlivka in Sumy Oblast and Odnorobivka, Kozacha Lopan, Ohirtseve, Varvarivka and Khatnie in Kharkiv Oblast. On the Kupiansk front, Ukrainian soldiers are firmly holding defence, successfully repelling Russian attacks east of Petropavlivka in Kharkiv Oblast. Russian forces conducted airstrikes in the vicinity of Petropavlivka and Podoly in Kharkiv Oblast. Over 10 settlements, including Kamianka, Novomlynsk, Zapadne, Petropavlivka and Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi in Kharkiv Oblast, were hit by Russian artillery and mortar fire. On the Lyman front, Russian forces conducted airstrikes near Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast as well as Spirne and Rozdolivka in Donetsk Oblast. The settlements of Kuzmyne, Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast, and Torske, Verkhnokamianske, Rozdolivka in Donetsk Oblast were shelled. On the Bakhmut front, the Ukrainian defence forces are holding back Russian advances in the area northeast of Dyliivka. Over 10 settlements, including Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Markove, Chasiv Yar, Predtechyne, Bila Hora and New-York in Donetsk Oblast were affected by Russian artillery. On the Avdiivka front, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled Russian attacks near Avdiivka while under constant aircraft and artillery fire by Russian forces. Avdiivka and Pervomaiske in Donetsk Oblast were hit by artillery fire. On the Marinka front, the Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to hold back the Russian offensive near Marinka and Krasnohorivka. Russian forces conducted an airstrike near Krasnohorivka in Donetsk Oblast. They also shelled Krasnohorivka, Hostre, Heorhiivka, Marinka and Novomykhailivka in Donetsk Oblast. On the Shakhtarsk front, Russian forces conducted an airstrike in the vicinity of Staromaiorske. They shelled Vodiane, Vuhledar, Blahodatne and Staromaiorske in Donetsk Oblast. On the Zaporizhzhia front, Russian forces conducted unsuccessful offensive operations near Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. They conducted airstrikes near Mala Tokmachka, Robotyne and Orikhove. Over 10 settlements, including Novodarivka, Malynivka, Huliaipole, Vesele, Mali Shcherbaky and Piatykhatky in Zaporizhia Oblast, as well as Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, were hit by artillery fire. On the Kherson front, Russian forces conducted an airstrike near Olhivka in Kherson Oblast. They also shelled over 15 settlements, including Zolota Balka, Novooleksandrivka, Dudchany, Zmiivka, Tokarivka, Kherson and Kizomys in Kherson Oblast. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Defence Forces are maintaining their offensive on the Melitopol and Berdiansk fronts, consolidating their positions and carrying out counter-battery warfare measures. The Ukrainian Air Force launched 10 airstrikes on clusters of Russian military personnel, weapons and equipment and 2 more on Russian anti-aircraft missile systems. During the day, Ukrainian Rocket Forces and Artillery hit two Russian control points, two clusters of Russian military personnel, two artillery systems at their firing positions, and one electronic warfare system.

Ukraine's Defence Forces hold back Russian offensive in east and advance in south – General Staff report

Ukrainian defenders are holding back the Russian offensive on the Kupiansk, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka fronts. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are maintaining their offensive on the Melitopol and Berdiansk fronts. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of XX:XX on X August Details: During the day, Russian forces conducted XX missile and XX air strikes, carried out XX attacks using multiple-launch rocket systems on the positions of Ukrainian troops and on settlements. As a result of Russian terrorist attacks, civilians have been killed and wounded, residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure facilities have been destroyed. A total of XX combat clashes took place during the day. The operational situation on the Volyn and Polissia fronts remains much the same as before. On the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, Russian forces launched attacks on over XX settlements, including Buchky, Hremiach in Chernihiv Oblast; Bobylivka, Vyshenky, Svarkove, Tymofiivka, Pavlivka in Sumy Oblast and Odnorobivka, Kozacha Lopan, Ohirtseve, Varvarivka and Khatnie in Kharkiv Oblast. On the Kupiansk front, Ukrainian soldiers are firmly holding defence, successfully repelling Russian attacks east of Petropavlivka in Kharkiv Oblast. Russian forces conducted airstrikes in the vicinity of Petropavlivka and Podoly in Kharkiv Oblast. Over XX settlements, including Kamianka, Novomlynsk, Zapadne, Petropavlivka and Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi in Kharkiv Oblast, were hit by Russian artillery and mortar fire. On the Lyman front, Russian forces conducted airstrikes near Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast as well as Spirne and Rozdolivka in Donetsk Oblast. The settlements of Kuzmyne, Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast, and Torske, Verkhnokamianske, Rozdolivka in Donetsk Oblast were shelled. On the Bakhmut front, the Ukrainian defence forces are holding back Russian advances in the area northeast of Dyliivka. Over XX settlements, including Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Markove, Chasiv Yar, Predtechyne, Bila Hora and New-York in Donetsk Oblast were affected by Russian artillery. On the Avdiivka front, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled Russian attacks near Avdiivka while under constant aircraft and artillery fire by Russian forces. Avdiivka and Pervomaiske in Donetsk Oblast were hit by artillery fire. On the Marinka front, the Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to hold back the Russian offensive near Marinka and Krasnohorivka. Russian forces conducted an airstrike near Krasnohorivka in Donetsk Oblast. They also shelled Krasnohorivka, Hostre, Heorhiivka, Marinka and Novomykhailivka in Donetsk Oblast. On the Shakhtarsk front, Russian forces conducted an airstrike in the vicinity of Staromaiorske. They shelled Vodiane, Vuhledar, Blahodatne and Staromaiorske in Donetsk Oblast. On the Zaporizhzhia front, Russian forces conducted unsuccessful offensive operations near Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. They conducted airstrikes near Mala Tokmachka, Robotyne and Orikhove. Over XX settlements, including Novodarivka, Malynivka, Huliaipole, Vesele, Mali Shcherbaky and Piatykhatky in Zaporizhia Oblast, as well as Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, were hit by artillery fire. On the Kherson front, Russian forces conducted an airstrike near Olhivka in Kherson Oblast. They also shelled over XX settlements, including Zolota Balka, Novooleksandrivka, Dudchany, Zmiivka, Tokarivka, Kherson and Kizomys in Kherson Oblast. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Defence Forces are maintaining their offensive on the Melitopol and Berdiansk fronts, consolidating their positions and carrying out counter-battery warfare measures. The Ukrainian Air Force launched XX airstrikes on clusters of Russian military personnel, weapons and equipment and X more on Russian anti-aircraft missile systems. During the day, Ukrainian Rocket Forces and Artillery hit two Russian control points, two clusters of Russian military personnel, two artillery systems at their firing positions, and one electronic warfare system.

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Zelenskyy: Russian occupiers are starting to flee Crimea and that is the right choice

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – SUNDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER 2022, 22:54 Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, shared intelligence that Russian occupiers have already started fleeing Crimea and stated that this was the right decision. Source: President Zelenskyy’s video address Quote: "I believe that the Ukrainian flag and freedom will return to Crimea. We will liberate all of our lands and all of our people. The Armed Forces of Ukraine, our intelligence and special services, have already taken the necessary steps to make this possible. These steps echo throughout the land. Everyone should be aware that the occupiers have already started fleeing Crimea. This is the right choice for all of them." Details: Zelenskyy added that Ukraine will help reinstate Crimea’s freedom and will "make Crimea one of the best and most comfortable places to be in all of Europe". The president also pointed out that 4 September marks one year since Russian occupiers detained Nariman Celâl, First Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis (Parliament) of the Crimean Tatar people. "He committed no crimes. He offended the occupiers only by defending his people and his country, Ukraine," Zelenskyy said. Background: On 4 September 2021, Russian secret services kidnapped Nariman Celâl, the first deputy chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, from his home in Pervomaiske, near Simferopol (Crimea). He was accused of carrying out "subversive acts" involving a gas pipeline in Perevalne, together with two other Crimean Tatar activists: Asan Akhtemov and Aziz Akhtemov. Celâl and the Akhtemov brothers face 15 years in prison on a fabricated charge. The court is expected to announce its verdict on 21 September 2022.

Zelenskyy: Russian occupiers are starting to flee Crimea and that is the right choice

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – SUNDAY, X SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, shared intelligence that Russian occupiers have already started fleeing Crimea and stated that this was the right decision. Source: President Zelenskyy’s video address Quote: "I believe that the Ukrainian flag and freedom will return to Crimea. We will liberate all of our lands and all of our people. The Armed Forces of Ukraine, our intelligence and special services, have already taken the necessary steps to make this possible. These steps echo throughout the land. Everyone should be aware that the occupiers have already started fleeing Crimea. This is the right choice for all of them." Details: Zelenskyy added that Ukraine will help reinstate Crimea’s freedom and will "make Crimea one of the best and most comfortable places to be in all of Europe". The president also pointed out that X September marks one year since Russian occupiers detained Nariman Celâl, First Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis (Parliament) of the Crimean Tatar people. "He committed no crimes. He offended the occupiers only by defending his people and his country, Ukraine," Zelenskyy said. Background: On X September XXXX, Russian secret services kidnapped Nariman Celâl, the first deputy chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, from his home in Pervomaiske, near Simferopol (Crimea). He was accused of carrying out "subversive acts" involving a gas pipeline in Perevalne, together with two other Crimean Tatar activists: Asan Akhtemov and Aziz Akhtemov. Celâl and the Akhtemov brothers face XX years in prison on a fabricated charge. The court is expected to announce its verdict on XX September XXXX.

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Russian army attacked Kherson Oblast: one killed and one wounded

On 15 June, the Russian troops attacked Beryslav and Kozatske in Kherson Oblast. One person was killed and one was injured. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast State Administration, on Telegram Details: According to Prokudin, in Beryslav, the Russians killed a 55-year old man right in his apartment. Kozatske was hit by Russian aircraft. An 86-year old woman was injured there and was hospitalised.

Russian army attacked Kherson Oblast: one killed and one wounded

On XX June, the Russian troops attacked Beryslav and Kozatske in Kherson Oblast. One person was killed and one was injured. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast State Administration, on Telegram Details: According to Prokudin, in Beryslav, the Russians killed a XX-year old man right in his apartment. Kozatske was hit by Russian aircraft. An XX-year old woman was injured there and was hospitalised.

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Zelenskyy thanks Biden for new military aid package

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s President, has thanked the US for providing Ukraine with a new defence aid package. Source: Zelenskyy on Twitter Quote: "A timely, broad and much-needed defence aid package from the United States. We are grateful to the American people and President Joseph Biden for decisive steps that bring Ukraine closer to victory over the enemy, and democracy to victory over dictatorship." Вчасний, масштабний та дуже потрібний пакет оборонної допомоги від США. Вдячні американському народові та Президенту Джозефу Байдену @POTUS за рішучі кроки, які наближають Україну до перемоги над ворогом, а демократію – до перемоги над диктатурою. Розширення оборонних... Details: Zelenskyy emphasised that the expansion of Ukraine's defence capabilities "will provide new tools for the liberation of our land and bringing peace closer." Background: The Pentagon revealed details of a new US$800 million package of military aid to Ukraine. The new military aid package includes so-called dual-purpose improved conventional munitions (DPICMs), or cluster munitions.

Zelenskyy thanks Biden for new military aid package

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s President, has thanked the US for providing Ukraine with a new defence aid package. Source: Zelenskyy on Twitter Quote: "A timely, broad and much-needed defence aid package from the United States. We are grateful to the American people and President Joseph Biden for decisive steps that bring Ukraine closer to victory over the enemy, and democracy to victory over dictatorship." Вчасний, масштабний та дуже потрібний пакет оборонної допомоги від США. Вдячні американському народові та Президенту Джозефу Байдену @POTUS за рішучі кроки, які наближають Україну до перемоги над ворогом, а демократію – до перемоги над диктатурою. Розширення оборонних... Details: Zelenskyy emphasised that the expansion of Ukraine's defence capabilities "will provide new tools for the liberation of our land and bringing peace closer." Background: The Pentagon revealed details of a new US$XXX million package of military aid to Ukraine. The new military aid package includes so-called dual-purpose improved conventional munitions (DPICMs), or cluster munitions.

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Russians push Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant staff to sign contracts with Rosatom – General Staff report

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — MONDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2022, 07:15The Russian occupiers have applied physical and mental pressure on employees of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant [ZNPP] to sign contracts with Rosatom [the Russian company that runs all nuclear power plants in Russia]; they also forbade the employees of the power plant to leave for the territory controlled by Ukrainian authorities.Source: the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on FacebookDetails: The Russians have rotated personnel at the Zaporizhzhia NPP. Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled the attacks of Russian occupiers in the areas of Zemlianka and Chugunivka settlements (Kharkiv Oblast), as well as Soledar, Bakhmut, Andriivka, Klishchiivka, Novomykhailivka, Maryinka, Nevelske, Pervomaiske and Avdiivka (Donetsk Oblast) During the same period, Russian forces carried out 2 missile strikes and 28 airstrikes, as well as over 65 attacks with the use of multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS). Civilian infrastructure facilities in the settlements of Bakhmut, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv and Novotavrycheske of Zaporizhia Oblast came under Russian fire. There is a threat of missile and air strikes on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure from the territory of Belarus; these also may include the use of Iranian-made UAVs. There were no significant changes on the Volyn and Polissia fronts. On other fronts, the Russians carried out attacks: on the Slobozhanshchyna front: from tanks, mortars, tubed and rocket artillery in the areas of Hryhorivka, Krasne, Ohirtseve, Staritsa, Petro-Ivanivka, Figolivka, Khatne, Chervona Zorya and Chuhunivka settlements; on the Kupiansk and Lyman fronts: from tanks, mortars, tubed and rocket artillery, near the settlements of Bakhmutske, Bakhmut, Bilogorivka, Vesele, Zelenopillia, Klishchiivka, Kurdyumivka, Niu-York, Ozaryanivka, Opytne, Soledar, Spirne and Yakovlivka; on the Avdiivka front: from tanks and artillery of various types, in the areas of Avdiivka, Opytne, Vodyane, Nevelske, Krasnohorivka, Kostyantynivka, Pervomaiske, Novomykhailivka, Maryinka, Prechistivka, Novopil, Novosilka and Zaliznychne settlements; on the Novopavlivka and Zaporizhzhia fronts: from tubed and rocket artillery near Velyka Novosilka, Vremivka, Vugledar, Gulyaipole, Zaliznychne, Malynivka, Mykilske, Olhivske, Pavlivka and Shevchenko; on the Pivdennyi Buh front, Russians shelled the areas of the settlements near the contact line. Among them were Shevchenkove, Ternovi Pody, Myrne, Novogrigorivka, Kvitneve, Kiselyvka, Blagodativka, Novopoltavka, Bilogirka, Davydiv Brid and Tryfonivka. The infrastructure of Nikopol and Ilyinka in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast was damaged by artillery fire. Russians are conducting offensive actions on the Bakhmut and Avdiivka fronts.On October 22, the destruction of 3 BM-21 Grad MLRS and the evacuation of about 70 wounded Russian servicemen in the Mykhailivka area of Zaporizhzhia Oblast was confirmed.The Ukrainian Air Force conducted 11 strikes. 11 clusters of weapons and military equipment of the enemy were destroyed. Air defence units shot down 12 Shahed-136 UAVs.Over the past day, Ukrainian Rocket and Artillery forces hit 4 command posts, 5 clusters of manpower, weapons and military equipment, 4 ammunition depots, an anti-aircraft missile system, an area of ​​artillery firing positions and other important facilities of the invaders. Inspections conducted by mobilisation staff continue in Belarus this month. Special groups have been created by local executive authorities to check and clarify information on potential conscripts. They identify the occupations of men of draft age as well as their military specialities and marital status.

Russians push Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant staff to sign contracts with Rosatom – General Staff report

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — MONDAY, XX OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XXThe Russian occupiers have applied physical and mental pressure on employees of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant [ZNPP] to sign contracts with Rosatom [the Russian company that runs all nuclear power plants in Russia]; they also forbade the employees of the power plant to leave for the territory controlled by Ukrainian authorities.Source: the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on FacebookDetails: The Russians have rotated personnel at the Zaporizhzhia NPP. Over the past XX hours, Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled the attacks of Russian occupiers in the areas of Zemlianka and Chugunivka settlements (Kharkiv Oblast), as well as Soledar, Bakhmut, Andriivka, Klishchiivka, Novomykhailivka, Maryinka, Nevelske, Pervomaiske and Avdiivka (Donetsk Oblast) During the same period, Russian forces carried out X missile strikes and XX airstrikes, as well as over XX attacks with the use of multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS). Civilian infrastructure facilities in the settlements of Bakhmut, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv and Novotavrycheske of Zaporizhia Oblast came under Russian fire. There is a threat of missile and air strikes on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure from the territory of Belarus; these also may include the use of Iranian-made UAVs. There were no significant changes on the Volyn and Polissia fronts. On other fronts, the Russians carried out attacks: on the Slobozhanshchyna front: from tanks, mortars, tubed and rocket artillery in the areas of Hryhorivka, Krasne, Ohirtseve, Staritsa, Petro-Ivanivka, Figolivka, Khatne, Chervona Zorya and Chuhunivka settlements; on the Kupiansk and Lyman fronts: from tanks, mortars, tubed and rocket artillery, near the settlements of Bakhmutske, Bakhmut, Bilogorivka, Vesele, Zelenopillia, Klishchiivka, Kurdyumivka, Niu-York, Ozaryanivka, Opytne, Soledar, Spirne and Yakovlivka; on the Avdiivka front: from tanks and artillery of various types, in the areas of Avdiivka, Opytne, Vodyane, Nevelske, Krasnohorivka, Kostyantynivka, Pervomaiske, Novomykhailivka, Maryinka, Prechistivka, Novopil, Novosilka and Zaliznychne settlements; on the Novopavlivka and Zaporizhzhia fronts: from tubed and rocket artillery near Velyka Novosilka, Vremivka, Vugledar, Gulyaipole, Zaliznychne, Malynivka, Mykilske, Olhivske, Pavlivka and Shevchenko; on the Pivdennyi Buh front, Russians shelled the areas of the settlements near the contact line. Among them were Shevchenkove, Ternovi Pody, Myrne, Novogrigorivka, Kvitneve, Kiselyvka, Blagodativka, Novopoltavka, Bilogirka, Davydiv Brid and Tryfonivka. The infrastructure of Nikopol and Ilyinka in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast was damaged by artillery fire. Russians are conducting offensive actions on the Bakhmut and Avdiivka fronts.On October XX, the destruction of X BM-XX Grad MLRS and the evacuation of about XX wounded Russian servicemen in the Mykhailivka area of Zaporizhzhia Oblast was confirmed.The Ukrainian Air Force conducted XX strikes. XX clusters of weapons and military equipment of the enemy were destroyed. Air defence units shot down XX Shahed-XXX UAVs.Over the past day, Ukrainian Rocket and Artillery forces hit X command posts, X clusters of manpower, weapons and military equipment, X ammunition depots, an anti-aircraft missile system, an area of ​​artillery firing positions and other important facilities of the invaders. Inspections conducted by mobilisation staff continue in Belarus this month. Special groups have been created by local executive authorities to check and clarify information on potential conscripts. They identify the occupations of men of draft age as well as their military specialities and marital status.

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Liberation of Crimea is the only way for the whole world – Zelenskyy

The liberation of Crimea from the Russian invaders is the only way, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is convinced. Source: Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the first iftar in Ukraine held at the official level with the participation of Muslim servicemen, representatives of the diplomatic corps, and the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people; Ukrinform. Quote: "On the land of Crimea, evil, humiliation, repression, murders and war reign now under the Russian tricolour. However, where the path of evil began, that is where, I am sure, victory, victory over this evil, is waiting. The liberation of Crimea is the only way to go, not only for Ukraine but for the whole world. I am sure of it. Just as we respect the territorial integrity of all states from Europe to Latin America, we rightly expect respect for the territorial integrity of our state: the whole Ukraine, from Polissia to the coast of the Black and Azov Seas, from the northern cities to Sevastopol and Kerch. All of our east and south communities and people equally deserve to live, and live freely." Details: Zelenskyy said that when Ukraine returns to Crimea, peace will return to the world because, according to him, the aggressor will lose. "Everything else can only fan the flames of Russia's thirst for war. Let the aggressor feel that no one is allowed to break peoples' lives and rob people, no one is allowed to spread evil and ruin in the world," the president said. Background: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva offered Ukraine to cede Crimea to end the war. In response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Ukraine does not trade its territories and does not see any reason to cede even a centimetre of Ukrainian land.

Liberation of Crimea is the only way for the whole world – Zelenskyy

The liberation of Crimea from the Russian invaders is the only way, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is convinced. Source: Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the first iftar in Ukraine held at the official level with the participation of Muslim servicemen, representatives of the diplomatic corps, and the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people; Ukrinform. Quote: "On the land of Crimea, evil, humiliation, repression, murders and war reign now under the Russian tricolour. However, where the path of evil began, that is where, I am sure, victory, victory over this evil, is waiting. The liberation of Crimea is the only way to go, not only for Ukraine but for the whole world. I am sure of it. Just as we respect the territorial integrity of all states from Europe to Latin America, we rightly expect respect for the territorial integrity of our state: the whole Ukraine, from Polissia to the coast of the Black and Azov Seas, from the northern cities to Sevastopol and Kerch. All of our east and south communities and people equally deserve to live, and live freely." Details: Zelenskyy said that when Ukraine returns to Crimea, peace will return to the world because, according to him, the aggressor will lose. "Everything else can only fan the flames of Russia's thirst for war. Let the aggressor feel that no one is allowed to break peoples' lives and rob people, no one is allowed to spread evil and ruin in the world," the president said. Background: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva offered Ukraine to cede Crimea to end the war. In response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Ukraine does not trade its territories and does not see any reason to cede even a centimetre of Ukrainian land.

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Russians continue to deploy their forces in Belarus

The National Resistance Center has reported that Russian invaders continue to deploy their troops in Belarus. Source: The National Resistance Center (NRC), citing the Belarusian resistance movement Quote from the NRC: "It is known that the Russians have deployed about 63 tents in the area of the village of Babunichi (Gomel Oblast). In total, up to 12,000 conscripted Russians have already been deployed on the territory of the country." Details: As the National Resistance Center states, getting into Belarus is a privilege for the Russian invaders, as the conditions at the training grounds there are much better than in Russia. The Armed Forces of Belarus fully meet the needs of the Russian contingent. The NRC points out that the Russians have actually taken control of the so-called Russian-Belarusian combined force, and this is another sign of Belarus’ loss of sovereignty. Earlier, the NRC reported that the Russians had sent engineering troops to the country to build barracks. Background: Earlier, Norwegian outlet Faktisk published satellite images from Machulishchy airfield in Belarus made by Planet Labs company on 18 October and 31 October at 10:41 (Kyiv time). The images show that the airfield still hosts three MiG-31K interceptor jets that are capable of carrying hypersonic X-47M2 Kinzhal missiles; these projectiles are virtually impossible to shoot down due to their speed. Later, Radio Liberty, with a reference to images provided by Planet Labs, reported that tents with Russian servicemen inside appeared on Belarusian training grounds, in addition to Mig-31Ks and containers that could possibly have Kinzhal missiles in them. The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces estimates that 10,000-15,000 Belarusian military are ready to fight against Ukraine for Russian money.

Russians continue to deploy their forces in Belarus

The National Resistance Center has reported that Russian invaders continue to deploy their troops in Belarus. Source: The National Resistance Center (NRC), citing the Belarusian resistance movement Quote from the NRC: "It is known that the Russians have deployed about XX tents in the area of the village of Babunichi (Gomel Oblast). In total, up to XX,XXX conscripted Russians have already been deployed on the territory of the country." Details: As the National Resistance Center states, getting into Belarus is a privilege for the Russian invaders, as the conditions at the training grounds there are much better than in Russia. The Armed Forces of Belarus fully meet the needs of the Russian contingent. The NRC points out that the Russians have actually taken control of the so-called Russian-Belarusian combined force, and this is another sign of Belarus’ loss of sovereignty. Earlier, the NRC reported that the Russians had sent engineering troops to the country to build barracks. Background: Earlier, Norwegian outlet Faktisk published satellite images from Machulishchy airfield in Belarus made by Planet Labs company on XX October and XX October at XX:XX (Kyiv time). The images show that the airfield still hosts three MiG-XXK interceptor jets that are capable of carrying hypersonic X-XXMX Kinzhal missiles; these projectiles are virtually impossible to shoot down due to their speed. Later, Radio Liberty, with a reference to images provided by Planet Labs, reported that tents with Russian servicemen inside appeared on Belarusian training grounds, in addition to Mig-XXKs and containers that could possibly have Kinzhal missiles in them. The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces estimates that XX,XXX-XX,XXX Belarusian military are ready to fight against Ukraine for Russian money.

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Zelenskyy comments on deputy minister firing, promises powerful steps

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the firing of Vasyl Lozynskyi, Deputy Minister of Hromada, Territory and Infrastructure Development [a hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.], a signal to everyone whose actions or behaviour violate the principle of justice. Source: evening appeal of the President Quote: "Today, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismissed the deputy minister, who was exposed by the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine [NABU] employees. Law enforcement officers have every opportunity to conduct an investigation and send this proceeding to court. And I want this to be our signal to everyone whose actions or behaviour violate the principle of justice. Of course, now the main focus is on defence, foreign policy, and war. But this does not mean that I do not see and hear what is being said in society at different levels – both in the central and in the regional ones. And this week will be a time of appropriate decisions. These decisions have already been prepared. I don't want to announce them now, but it will all be fair." Details: Zelenskyy promised that each situation will be dealt with in detail. "What concerns energy and procurement. What concerns the relations between the central government and the regions. What concerns purchases for the military, and so on. The public will receive full information, and the state will take powerful necessary steps," he said. The president also said that "there is progress in the work of our special services in working against people who deserve at least sanctions for their activities against Ukraine – independence and the Ukrainian people." He also announced "retaliatory steps" in this area. Quote: "Let me be clear: this is not going back to how it was before, whether you are close to state institutions or have spent your life chasing a chair. I thank the law enforcement officers who protect the law and state interests and ensure justice. And I thank the journalists who deal with all the facts and establish the full picture. We all have – each of us – to do our own thing for our unity. The strength of society and the strength of the state are combined precisely by justice." Background: On 21 January, NABU conducted searches and detained the Deputy Minister of Hromada, Territory and Infrastructure Development, Vasyl Lozynskyi. Sources of Ukrainska Pravda reported that Lozynskyi is accused of receiving a bribe in the amount of 400,000 dollars during the purchase of generators. Later, employees of NABU and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office made the details of Lozynskyi's arrest public. On 22 January, the Cabinet dismissed him from his post.

Zelenskyy comments on deputy minister firing, promises powerful steps

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the firing of Vasyl Lozynskyi, Deputy Minister of Hromada, Territory and Infrastructure Development [a hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.], a signal to everyone whose actions or behaviour violate the principle of justice. Source: evening appeal of the President Quote: "Today, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismissed the deputy minister, who was exposed by the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine [NABU] employees. Law enforcement officers have every opportunity to conduct an investigation and send this proceeding to court. And I want this to be our signal to everyone whose actions or behaviour violate the principle of justice. Of course, now the main focus is on defence, foreign policy, and war. But this does not mean that I do not see and hear what is being said in society at different levels – both in the central and in the regional ones. And this week will be a time of appropriate decisions. These decisions have already been prepared. I don't want to announce them now, but it will all be fair." Details: Zelenskyy promised that each situation will be dealt with in detail. "What concerns energy and procurement. What concerns the relations between the central government and the regions. What concerns purchases for the military, and so on. The public will receive full information, and the state will take powerful necessary steps," he said. The president also said that "there is progress in the work of our special services in working against people who deserve at least sanctions for their activities against Ukraine – independence and the Ukrainian people." He also announced "retaliatory steps" in this area. Quote: "Let me be clear: this is not going back to how it was before, whether you are close to state institutions or have spent your life chasing a chair. I thank the law enforcement officers who protect the law and state interests and ensure justice. And I thank the journalists who deal with all the facts and establish the full picture. We all have – each of us – to do our own thing for our unity. The strength of society and the strength of the state are combined precisely by justice." Background: On XX January, NABU conducted searches and detained the Deputy Minister of Hromada, Territory and Infrastructure Development, Vasyl Lozynskyi. Sources of Ukrainska Pravda reported that Lozynskyi is accused of receiving a bribe in the amount of XXX,XXX dollars during the purchase of generators. Later, employees of NABU and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office made the details of Lozynskyi's arrest public. On XX January, the Cabinet dismissed him from his post.

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Tatarsky's murder may be warning to Prigozhin for criticising Kremlin

Russian officials and propagandists were quick to accuse Ukraine of killing "war correspondent" (military blogger) Vladlen Tatarsky (real name: Maxim Fomin), although forces inside Russia may have been involved in his murder, state analysts at the Institute for the Study of War.Source: ISW reportDetails: Analysts cite the words of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner PMC, who said that he would not blame the "Kyiv regime" for the deaths of Vladlen Tatarsky and Alexander Dugin's daughter Daria, who were killed in an explosion near Moscow in August. "Fomin’s assassination at Prigozhin’s bar is likely part of a larger pattern of escalating internal Russian conflicts involving Prigozhin and Wagner," the report reads. ISW states that "Fomin’s assassination may have been intended as a warning to Prigozhin, who has been increasingly questioning core Kremlin talking points about the war in Ukraine and even obliquely signalling an interest in the Russian presidency, whether in competition with Putin or as his successor." The ISW also believes that the Russian authorities are likely to use Fomin's murder to increase self-censorship among Russian civil society representatives who question Russia's success in the war in Ukraine. "The assassination is already deepening a divide within the Russian milblogger space, which may ultimately be beneficial to the Kremlin’s efforts to consolidate control of the information space," the ISW states. Background: On 2 April, an explosion occurred in a cafe in the centre of St Petersburg that had previously belonged to Yevgeny Prigozhin, owner of the Wagner Group Private Military Company, killing "war correspondent" (military blogger) Vladlen Tatarsky and injuring 30 other people. Russian media outlet Interfax reported that Russian security forces had detained Daria Trepova, a resident of St Petersburg, on suspicion of murdering propagandist Vladlen Tatarsky. However, the Fontanka news agency states that the suspect is still being searched for.

Tatarsky's murder may be warning to Prigozhin for criticising Kremlin

Russian officials and propagandists were quick to accuse Ukraine of killing "war correspondent" (military blogger) Vladlen Tatarsky (real name: Maxim Fomin), although forces inside Russia may have been involved in his murder, state analysts at the Institute for the Study of War.Source: ISW reportDetails: Analysts cite the words of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner PMC, who said that he would not blame the "Kyiv regime" for the deaths of Vladlen Tatarsky and Alexander Dugin's daughter Daria, who were killed in an explosion near Moscow in August. "Fomin’s assassination at Prigozhin’s bar is likely part of a larger pattern of escalating internal Russian conflicts involving Prigozhin and Wagner," the report reads. ISW states that "Fomin’s assassination may have been intended as a warning to Prigozhin, who has been increasingly questioning core Kremlin talking points about the war in Ukraine and even obliquely signalling an interest in the Russian presidency, whether in competition with Putin or as his successor." The ISW also believes that the Russian authorities are likely to use Fomin's murder to increase self-censorship among Russian civil society representatives who question Russia's success in the war in Ukraine. "The assassination is already deepening a divide within the Russian milblogger space, which may ultimately be beneficial to the Kremlin’s efforts to consolidate control of the information space," the ISW states. Background: On X April, an explosion occurred in a cafe in the centre of St Petersburg that had previously belonged to Yevgeny Prigozhin, owner of the Wagner Group Private Military Company, killing "war correspondent" (military blogger) Vladlen Tatarsky and injuring XX other people. Russian media outlet Interfax reported that Russian security forces had detained Daria Trepova, a resident of St Petersburg, on suspicion of murdering propagandist Vladlen Tatarsky. However, the Fontanka news agency states that the suspect is still being searched for.

vinnitsja,vijna

Russian strike on Vinnytsia: 23 civilians killed, 5 injured in critical condition

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — THURSDAY, 14 JULY 2022, 20:09 The death toll in the wake of the Russian strike on Vinnytsia on 14 July has risen to 23. Another 64 civilians have been hospitalised, five of them are in critical condition. Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine on Facebook Details: According to rescue workers, 23 people were killed as a result of the Russian strike, including three children. At least 115 people have appealed for help. In addition, 64 civilians have been hospitalised with injuries, including two children. The SES also notes that 34 of the injured are in serious condition, and another five are in critical condition. Search and rescue operations are ongoing. Reminder: According to the police, 39 people are considered missing. Background: On the morning of 14 July, Russian forces hit the centre of Vinnytsia with rockets, causing several fires to break out. According to the General Staff, three Russian missiles hit the city of Vinnytsia, and another two were destroyed by anti-aircraft missile forces in the area near the village of Rakhny, Vinnytsia Oblast. The Air Force Command reported that the Russians attacked Vinnytsia with Kalibr missiles, which were launched from a submarine in the Black Sea. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called this missile attack a terrorist act. Margarita Simonyan, a Russian propagandist, claimed – citing the Russian Ministry of Defence – that the missile attack on Vinnytsia, which killed more than 20 civilians, was launched on a "nationalist accommodation point."

Russian strike on Vinnytsia: XX civilians killed, X injured in critical condition

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — THURSDAY, XX JULY XXXX, XX:XX The death toll in the wake of the Russian strike on Vinnytsia on XX July has risen to XX. Another XX civilians have been hospitalised, five of them are in critical condition. Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine on Facebook Details: According to rescue workers, XX people were killed as a result of the Russian strike, including three children. At least XXX people have appealed for help. In addition, XX civilians have been hospitalised with injuries, including two children. The SES also notes that XX of the injured are in serious condition, and another five are in critical condition. Search and rescue operations are ongoing. Reminder: According to the police, XX people are considered missing. Background: On the morning of XX July, Russian forces hit the centre of Vinnytsia with rockets, causing several fires to break out. According to the General Staff, three Russian missiles hit the city of Vinnytsia, and another two were destroyed by anti-aircraft missile forces in the area near the village of Rakhny, Vinnytsia Oblast. The Air Force Command reported that the Russians attacked Vinnytsia with Kalibr missiles, which were launched from a submarine in the Black Sea. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called this missile attack a terrorist act. Margarita Simonyan, a Russian propagandist, claimed – citing the Russian Ministry of Defence – that the missile attack on Vinnytsia, which killed more than XX civilians, was launched on a "nationalist accommodation point."

mns,vijna,obstril

Rescuers find three people dead under rubble by Sviatohirsk Cave Monastery

ROMAN PETRENKO – MONDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2022, 11:55Rescuers of Ukraine’s State Emergency Service have finished clearing the debris of a partially destroyed 3-storey building on the grounds of the Sviatohirsk Cave Monastery. The bodies of three people killed in the Russian shelling were found under the rubble.Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine Details: The building was damaged by Russian shelling. So far, since the beginning of the search and rescue operation, three bodies have been found. The rescue team of 7 people removed 10 tons of building structures. The operation is now completed. For reference: Ukraine liberated settlements in Sviatohirsk and Lymanske (Donetsk Oblast) from Russian occupying forces at the beginning of October.

Rescuers find three people dead under rubble by Sviatohirsk Cave Monastery

ROMAN PETRENKO – MONDAY, XX OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XXRescuers of Ukraine’s State Emergency Service have finished clearing the debris of a partially destroyed X-storey building on the grounds of the Sviatohirsk Cave Monastery. The bodies of three people killed in the Russian shelling were found under the rubble.Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine Details: The building was damaged by Russian shelling. So far, since the beginning of the search and rescue operation, three bodies have been found. The rescue team of X people removed XX tons of building structures. The operation is now completed. For reference: Ukraine liberated settlements in Sviatohirsk and Lymanske (Donetsk Oblast) from Russian occupying forces at the beginning of October.

ssha,zbroja,ukrajina

United States announces provision of depleted uranium shells to Ukraine and much more

The United States government has announced providing another package of military assistance to Ukraine, particularly ammunition with depleted uranium. Source: European Pravda, referring to the Pentagon press service Details: The agency reports that the package, the cost of which is estimated at US$175 million, will contain: 120 mm depleted uranium tank rounds for Abrams tanks; equipment for air defence systems; additional ammunition for HIMARS missile systems; 155 mm and 105 mm artillery ammunition; 81 mm mortar systems and ammunition; TOW heavy anti-tank guided missiles, as well as Javelin and AT-4 anti-tank systems; more than 3 million rounds of ammunition for small arms; tactical air navigation systems, as well as secure communication systems and auxiliary equipment; ammunition for destroying obstacles, spare parts and other field equipment. This is the 46th aid package that the Joe Biden administration will provide to Ukraine from the Defence Department's stockpile, starting in August 2021. Note: Earlier, it was reported that the future aid package, including armour-piercing ammunition containing depleted uranium, will cost between US$240 million and US$375 million. In June, the media reported that the Biden administration plans to approve the transfer of depleted uranium shells for Abrams tanks to Ukraine.

United States announces provision of depleted uranium shells to Ukraine and much more

The United States government has announced providing another package of military assistance to Ukraine, particularly ammunition with depleted uranium. Source: European Pravda, referring to the Pentagon press service Details: The agency reports that the package, the cost of which is estimated at US$XXX million, will contain: XXX mm depleted uranium tank rounds for Abrams tanks; equipment for air defence systems; additional ammunition for HIMARS missile systems; XXX mm and XXX mm artillery ammunition; XX mm mortar systems and ammunition; TOW heavy anti-tank guided missiles, as well as Javelin and AT-X anti-tank systems; more than X million rounds of ammunition for small arms; tactical air navigation systems, as well as secure communication systems and auxiliary equipment; ammunition for destroying obstacles, spare parts and other field equipment. This is the XXth aid package that the Joe Biden administration will provide to Ukraine from the Defence Department's stockpile, starting in August XXXX. Note: Earlier, it was reported that the future aid package, including armour-piercing ammunition containing depleted uranium, will cost between US$XXX million and US$XXX million. In June, the media reported that the Biden administration plans to approve the transfer of depleted uranium shells for Abrams tanks to Ukraine.

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Zelenskyy meets King Charles

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, has visited Buckingham Palace, where he had an audience with British monarch King Charles III. This was reported by European Pravda. This is the first time the British monarch and the Ukrainian president have met. British media noted that photos show the King wearing a classic suit, while Zelenskyy was dressed in a military-style jumper and trousers. Zelenskyy said that he congratulated King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on his recent accession to the throne and wished peace and prosperity to the British people. "It is an honor for me to be the first President of Ukraine in the history of Ukrainian-British relations to be honored by the British monarch with an audience. I am grateful to His Majesty for the warm welcome and support of Ukrainian citizens who have found refuge from the war in the UK," Zelenskyy said. The Ukrainian president went to the audience with the King immediately after addressing UK lawmakers in the British Parliament. The media reported that after his visit to London, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Paris on Wednesday evening, 8 February, where he will meet the French President and the German Chancellor. It was previously reported that British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is to announce an expanded training program for Ukrainian troops, as well as the delivery of long-range weapons to Kyiv. Earlier, the United Kingdom announced new sanctions against the Kremlin's top officials and organisations that supply military equipment such as drones.

Zelenskyy meets King Charles

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, has visited Buckingham Palace, where he had an audience with British monarch King Charles III. This was reported by European Pravda. This is the first time the British monarch and the Ukrainian president have met. British media noted that photos show the King wearing a classic suit, while Zelenskyy was dressed in a military-style jumper and trousers. Zelenskyy said that he congratulated King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on his recent accession to the throne and wished peace and prosperity to the British people. "It is an honor for me to be the first President of Ukraine in the history of Ukrainian-British relations to be honored by the British monarch with an audience. I am grateful to His Majesty for the warm welcome and support of Ukrainian citizens who have found refuge from the war in the UK," Zelenskyy said. The Ukrainian president went to the audience with the King immediately after addressing UK lawmakers in the British Parliament. The media reported that after his visit to London, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Paris on Wednesday evening, X February, where he will meet the French President and the German Chancellor. It was previously reported that British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is to announce an expanded training program for Ukrainian troops, as well as the delivery of long-range weapons to Kyiv. Earlier, the United Kingdom announced new sanctions against the Kremlin's top officials and organisations that supply military equipment such as drones.

lukashenko,putin,vijna,jaderna-zbroja

Lukashenko says Putin will give nuclear weapons to anyone who joins Union State

Self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has said that Russia will provide nuclear weapons to any countries that join the Union State of Russia and Belarus. Source: Lukashenko in an interview with Russian propagandist Pavel Zarubin Quote from Lukashenko: "If anyone is worried... I don't think Kassym Tokayev [Kazakhstan's president – ed.] is worried about this, but if something suddenly happens, then no one minds Kazakhstan and other countries having the same close relations that we have with the Russian Federation. It's very simple. [Countries – ed.] should join the union of Belarus with Russia, that's all: there will be nuclear weapons for everyone." Details: According to Lukashenko, these countries have a "unique chance to unite". For reference: Zarubin posted the video on 28 May, although it was evidently filmed during the Eurasian Economic Council meeting held in Moscow on 25 May. Background: Valery Tsepkalo, Belarusian opposition leader, said that after his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Lukashenko was taken to the Central Clinical Hospital of Moscow in critical condition.

Lukashenko says Putin will give nuclear weapons to anyone who joins Union State

Self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has said that Russia will provide nuclear weapons to any countries that join the Union State of Russia and Belarus. Source: Lukashenko in an interview with Russian propagandist Pavel Zarubin Quote from Lukashenko: "If anyone is worried... I don't think Kassym Tokayev [Kazakhstan's president – ed.] is worried about this, but if something suddenly happens, then no one minds Kazakhstan and other countries having the same close relations that we have with the Russian Federation. It's very simple. [Countries – ed.] should join the union of Belarus with Russia, that's all: there will be nuclear weapons for everyone." Details: According to Lukashenko, these countries have a "unique chance to unite". For reference: Zarubin posted the video on XX May, although it was evidently filmed during the Eurasian Economic Council meeting held in Moscow on XX May. Background: Valery Tsepkalo, Belarusian opposition leader, said that after his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Lukashenko was taken to the Central Clinical Hospital of Moscow in critical condition.

medvedchuk,rosija,mariupol,vijna

President’s Office: Russia ignores special negotiations on Mariupol and is not interested in Medvedchuk

Olena Roshchina – Friday, 29 April 2022, 08:48 Mykhailo Podoliak, Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, said that Russia has no interest in Mariupol talks regarding the safe evacuation of those currently at the Azovstal plant and has so far ignored a proposition that they exchange Ukrainian prisoners for Viktor Medvedchuk, whose daughter is Putin's godchild. Source: Mykhailo Podoliak in a Radio Svoboda interview According to Podoliak: "There is no doubt that there is still a possibility [that the special round of negotiations will take place]. It is a matter of principle for us to be able to evacuate our people: not just the civilians, but the military too, who today represent Ukraine’s invincibility. The goal of the Russian Federation is the complete destruction of Mariupol...Unfortunately, the Russian Federation continues to ignore all of this [i.e., Ukraine’s propositions to evacuate civilians and military personnel from Mariupol], because Russia is currently suffering reputational losses. So as far as I understand, it makes no difference to them whether they kill 1,000 civilians or 10,000." Details: Medvedchuk’s fate is not a helpful negotiating tool in the question of Mariupol evacuation. Podoliak said that although some people "branded" Medvedchuk as a powerful political actor important to the Russian Federation, "it turned out that they don’t need him at all." According to Podoliak: "From the point of view of their propaganda, the value of breaking Mariupol’s defence, destroying it and killing almost all of its defenders exceeds the value of getting Medvedchuk or anyone else back. So unfortunately Medvedchuk is not an asset. Unfortunately, we cannot exchange him for our boys. So all existing propositions remain on the metaphorical negotiating table, including the possibility of exchanging Medvedchuk. But we see Russia’s reaction; for them Medvedchuk is not a valuable asset. At all."

President’s Office: Russia ignores special negotiations on Mariupol and is not interested in Medvedchuk

Olena Roshchina – Friday, XX April XXXX, XX:XX Mykhailo Podoliak, Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, said that Russia has no interest in Mariupol talks regarding the safe evacuation of those currently at the Azovstal plant and has so far ignored a proposition that they exchange Ukrainian prisoners for Viktor Medvedchuk, whose daughter is Putin's godchild. Source: Mykhailo Podoliak in a Radio Svoboda interview According to Podoliak: "There is no doubt that there is still a possibility [that the special round of negotiations will take place]. It is a matter of principle for us to be able to evacuate our people: not just the civilians, but the military too, who today represent Ukraine’s invincibility. The goal of the Russian Federation is the complete destruction of Mariupol...Unfortunately, the Russian Federation continues to ignore all of this [i.e., Ukraine’s propositions to evacuate civilians and military personnel from Mariupol], because Russia is currently suffering reputational losses. So as far as I understand, it makes no difference to them whether they kill X,XXX civilians or XX,XXX." Details: Medvedchuk’s fate is not a helpful negotiating tool in the question of Mariupol evacuation. Podoliak said that although some people "branded" Medvedchuk as a powerful political actor important to the Russian Federation, "it turned out that they don’t need him at all." According to Podoliak: "From the point of view of their propaganda, the value of breaking Mariupol’s defence, destroying it and killing almost all of its defenders exceeds the value of getting Medvedchuk or anyone else back. So unfortunately Medvedchuk is not an asset. Unfortunately, we cannot exchange him for our boys. So all existing propositions remain on the metaphorical negotiating table, including the possibility of exchanging Medvedchuk. But we see Russia’s reaction; for them Medvedchuk is not a valuable asset. At all."

luganska-oblast,rosija,vijna,ombudsmen

Video with "shot captives": ombudsman reports about Russia’s war crime

Dmytro Lubinets, Ukrainian Parliament Ombudsman for Human Rights, reported that Russians took advantage of the staged surrender and committed a war crime by launching an attack on the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Source: Lubinets on Telegram Quote: "In this case, Russian soldiers cannot be considered prisoners of war but instead are considered those who are engaging in combat and committing treachery. Launching an attack in response is not a war crime. Yet those who want to use the international protection of human rights for committing a killing must be punished. The only reason for the death of the Russian troops in the territory of Ukraine is the criminal policy of the Russian Federation which started a groundless genocide war against the Ukrainian people." Background: Russia made a statement about the "cruelty of Zelenskyy’s regime" and turned to the international organisations in connection with a video published on Telegram-channels. Russia claims that in the video, Ukrainian soldiers are killing Russian prisoners of war.

Video with "shot captives": ombudsman reports about Russia’s war crime

Dmytro Lubinets, Ukrainian Parliament Ombudsman for Human Rights, reported that Russians took advantage of the staged surrender and committed a war crime by launching an attack on the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Source: Lubinets on Telegram Quote: "In this case, Russian soldiers cannot be considered prisoners of war but instead are considered those who are engaging in combat and committing treachery. Launching an attack in response is not a war crime. Yet those who want to use the international protection of human rights for committing a killing must be punished. The only reason for the death of the Russian troops in the territory of Ukraine is the criminal policy of the Russian Federation which started a groundless genocide war against the Ukrainian people." Background: Russia made a statement about the "cruelty of Zelenskyy’s regime" and turned to the international organisations in connection with a video published on Telegram-channels. Russia claims that in the video, Ukrainian soldiers are killing Russian prisoners of war.

genshtab,zbrojni-sili,vijna

Ukraine’s defence forces strike 26 concentrations of Russian forces – General Staff report

Ukraine’s defence forces struck 26 concentrations of Russian forces and repelled Russian attacks in the vicinity of 16 cities, towns and villages over the course of the past 24 hours. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 06:00 on 8 January Quote: "The enemy is deploying additional military personnel, weapons, equipment and ammunition to combat zones in order to replenish losses and support their offensive." "The enemy is suffering significant losses while conducting offensives on the Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Lyman fronts and trying to improve the tactical position of its forces on the Kupiansk front. The occupation forces are on the defensive on the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson fronts." Details: Despite the so-called "ceasefire" declared by the Russian President Vladimir Putin over Christmas, Russian forces carried out nine missile strikes, three airstrikes and 40 attacks using multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) over the course of 7 January. Some of these attacks targeted civilian infrastructure, killing and injuring civilians. Over the course of the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s defence forces repelled Russian attacks near 16 cities, towns and villages, including Stelmakhivka, Makiivka and Bilohorivka (Luhansk Oblast), and Rozdolivka, Soledar, Bakhmut, Zalizne, Pervomaiske, Vodiane and Pobieda (Donetsk Oblast). Areas in and around Starytsia and Dvorichna (Kharkiv Oblast) came under Russian attack on the Siversk and Slobozhanshchyna fronts. A Russian attack drone struck the area in the vicinity of Oleksandrivka. Russian artillery shelled areas in and around Ivanivka, Stelmakhivka, Miasozharivka, Ploshchanka, Makiivka, Nevske, Chervonopopivka and Dibrova (Luhansk Oblast) on the Kupiansk and Lyman front. On the Bakhmut front, Berestove, Bilohorivka, Vesele, Krasna Hora, Bakhmut, Klishchiivka, Bila Hora, Dyliivka, Zalizne and New-York (Donetsk Oblast) came under Russian fire. On the Avdiivka front, Russian forces shelled Nevelske, Marinka and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk Oblast). On the Novopavlivka front, Velyka Novosilka, Zolota Nyva and Vuhledar (Donetsk Oblast) came under Russian attack. On the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson fronts, Russian forces deployed tank guns, mortars, and tubed and rocket artillery to fire on areas in and around Antonivka, Charivne, Dorozhnianka, Inzhenerne, Bilohiria, Oleksiivka, Mali Shcherbaky, Stepove and Kamianske (Zaporizhzhia Oblast). The General Staff also reported that Russian occupation forces stopped broadcasting all Ukrainian TV channels in Hornostaivka, Kaiiry, Zavodivka and Marinske on the occupied territory of Kherson Oblast; only Russian TV is broadcasting in those areas. Ukraine’s aircraft carried out airstrikes on 21 areas where Russian forces were concentrated and on three Russian anti-aircraft missile systems over the course of 7 January. Three Russian Orlan-10 reconnaissance drones were shot down. Ukraine’s Rocket Forces and Artillery struck a Russian command post, five concentrations of Russian military personnel and equipment and two ammunition storage points.

Ukraine’s defence forces strike XX concentrations of Russian forces – General Staff report

Ukraine’s defence forces struck XX concentrations of Russian forces and repelled Russian attacks in the vicinity of XX cities, towns and villages over the course of the past XX hours. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of XX:XX on X January Quote: "The enemy is deploying additional military personnel, weapons, equipment and ammunition to combat zones in order to replenish losses and support their offensive." "The enemy is suffering significant losses while conducting offensives on the Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Lyman fronts and trying to improve the tactical position of its forces on the Kupiansk front. The occupation forces are on the defensive on the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson fronts." Details: Despite the so-called "ceasefire" declared by the Russian President Vladimir Putin over Christmas, Russian forces carried out nine missile strikes, three airstrikes and XX attacks using multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) over the course of X January. Some of these attacks targeted civilian infrastructure, killing and injuring civilians. Over the course of the past XX hours, Ukraine’s defence forces repelled Russian attacks near XX cities, towns and villages, including Stelmakhivka, Makiivka and Bilohorivka (Luhansk Oblast), and Rozdolivka, Soledar, Bakhmut, Zalizne, Pervomaiske, Vodiane and Pobieda (Donetsk Oblast). Areas in and around Starytsia and Dvorichna (Kharkiv Oblast) came under Russian attack on the Siversk and Slobozhanshchyna fronts. A Russian attack drone struck the area in the vicinity of Oleksandrivka. Russian artillery shelled areas in and around Ivanivka, Stelmakhivka, Miasozharivka, Ploshchanka, Makiivka, Nevske, Chervonopopivka and Dibrova (Luhansk Oblast) on the Kupiansk and Lyman front. On the Bakhmut front, Berestove, Bilohorivka, Vesele, Krasna Hora, Bakhmut, Klishchiivka, Bila Hora, Dyliivka, Zalizne and New-York (Donetsk Oblast) came under Russian fire. On the Avdiivka front, Russian forces shelled Nevelske, Marinka and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk Oblast). On the Novopavlivka front, Velyka Novosilka, Zolota Nyva and Vuhledar (Donetsk Oblast) came under Russian attack. On the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson fronts, Russian forces deployed tank guns, mortars, and tubed and rocket artillery to fire on areas in and around Antonivka, Charivne, Dorozhnianka, Inzhenerne, Bilohiria, Oleksiivka, Mali Shcherbaky, Stepove and Kamianske (Zaporizhzhia Oblast). The General Staff also reported that Russian occupation forces stopped broadcasting all Ukrainian TV channels in Hornostaivka, Kaiiry, Zavodivka and Marinske on the occupied territory of Kherson Oblast; only Russian TV is broadcasting in those areas. Ukraine’s aircraft carried out airstrikes on XX areas where Russian forces were concentrated and on three Russian anti-aircraft missile systems over the course of X January. Three Russian Orlan-XX reconnaissance drones were shot down. Ukraine’s Rocket Forces and Artillery struck a Russian command post, five concentrations of Russian military personnel and equipment and two ammunition storage points.

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Zelenskyy: We've never had any intention of attacking Belarus

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine has never had any intention of attacking Belarus. He stated this in response to the claims of Alexander Lukashenko, self-proclaimed President of Belarus, that "Ukraine continues to train militants and extremists". Source: Zelenskyy at a press conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö in Kyiv, as Interfax-Ukraine reports Quote: "We've never had any intention of attacking Belarus. This is the main signal from the entire Ukrainian folk to the Belarusian people. It is very important for us that Belarus does not lose its independence and does not enter this absolutely shameful war, despite the influence of anyone." Details: Zelenskyy also emphasised that, in his opinion, the majority of Belarusians, including the Belarusian military, do not want to attack and take up arms against Ukrainian society, which is not true of the Russian military, who can go anywhere [to attack – ed.]. Background: Lukashenko said that Ukraine was allegedly offering Belarus a "non-aggression pact" while it "continues to train militants and extremists".

Zelenskyy: We've never had any intention of attacking Belarus

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine has never had any intention of attacking Belarus. He stated this in response to the claims of Alexander Lukashenko, self-proclaimed President of Belarus, that "Ukraine continues to train militants and extremists". Source: Zelenskyy at a press conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö in Kyiv, as Interfax-Ukraine reports Quote: "We've never had any intention of attacking Belarus. This is the main signal from the entire Ukrainian folk to the Belarusian people. It is very important for us that Belarus does not lose its independence and does not enter this absolutely shameful war, despite the influence of anyone." Details: Zelenskyy also emphasised that, in his opinion, the majority of Belarusians, including the Belarusian military, do not want to attack and take up arms against Ukrainian society, which is not true of the Russian military, who can go anywhere [to attack – ed.]. Background: Lukashenko said that Ukraine was allegedly offering Belarus a "non-aggression pact" while it "continues to train militants and extremists".

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Ukrainian Defence Minister calls on world to push for Russia's transformation: It must undergo denazification

Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov has called on the democratic world to put Russia's transformation on the agenda. Source: Reznikov on Facebook, after his speech at the Black Sea Security Conference of the International Crimean Platform in Bucharest Quote: "The issue of Russia’s transformation should be on the agenda... Russia should become a democratic federation. It has to go through denazification, extradite criminals and compensate for the damage. Otherwise, there will be no trust. There must be a common position, including the position captured through a system of powerful sanctions, that without transformation into a true democratic federation, Russia will not be able to restore relations with the civilised world." Details: The minister has stressed that the free world must change the paradigm of its actions in the context of countering aggression and must have a strategic initiative, being ready to act quickly and preventively. He has also highlighted that there is no alternative to Ukraine's membership in NATO, as "we need a system of preventive guarantees that will minimise the desire to solve anything by force". "Any models or conversations about security in the region that do not include the liberation of Crimea from Russian occupation are illusions. We must say goodbye to these illusions. We should not deceive ourselves that there are any other options. They do not exist. Therefore, in the context of Crimea, there should be only one perspective – how to liberate it?", Reznikov also wrote. The minister has pointed out that delaying or "freezing" the war is against the interests of the entire region. "The region will lose dynamics while others develop. Therefore, the common interest is to achieve a breakthrough on the battlefield in 2023. To do this, Ukraine needs prompt and sufficient support," the minister said. He has added that he met with NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană at the conference to discuss current projects, including NSPA's systematic involvement in modernising defence procurement in Ukraine. "We are preparing a number of very specific initiatives for the NATO Summit in Vilnius," Reznikov announced. Before that, Ukraine's defence minister also said that he had visited Athens, Nicosia, Madrid and Bucharest with his ministry's team within 10 days of his trip. "I had fruitful meetings with my counterparts – Greek Defence Minister Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, Cypriot Defence Minister Michalis Georgallas, Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles, Romanian Defence Minister Angel Tîlvăr and their teams. The goal remains the same – weapons and other forms of support that strengthen the Ukrainian Defence Forces," Reznikov stated.

Ukrainian Defence Minister calls on world to push for Russia's transformation: It must undergo denazification

Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov has called on the democratic world to put Russia's transformation on the agenda. Source: Reznikov on Facebook, after his speech at the Black Sea Security Conference of the International Crimean Platform in Bucharest Quote: "The issue of Russia’s transformation should be on the agenda... Russia should become a democratic federation. It has to go through denazification, extradite criminals and compensate for the damage. Otherwise, there will be no trust. There must be a common position, including the position captured through a system of powerful sanctions, that without transformation into a true democratic federation, Russia will not be able to restore relations with the civilised world." Details: The minister has stressed that the free world must change the paradigm of its actions in the context of countering aggression and must have a strategic initiative, being ready to act quickly and preventively. He has also highlighted that there is no alternative to Ukraine's membership in NATO, as "we need a system of preventive guarantees that will minimise the desire to solve anything by force". "Any models or conversations about security in the region that do not include the liberation of Crimea from Russian occupation are illusions. We must say goodbye to these illusions. We should not deceive ourselves that there are any other options. They do not exist. Therefore, in the context of Crimea, there should be only one perspective – how to liberate it?", Reznikov also wrote. The minister has pointed out that delaying or "freezing" the war is against the interests of the entire region. "The region will lose dynamics while others develop. Therefore, the common interest is to achieve a breakthrough on the battlefield in XXXX. To do this, Ukraine needs prompt and sufficient support," the minister said. He has added that he met with NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană at the conference to discuss current projects, including NSPA's systematic involvement in modernising defence procurement in Ukraine. "We are preparing a number of very specific initiatives for the NATO Summit in Vilnius," Reznikov announced. Before that, Ukraine's defence minister also said that he had visited Athens, Nicosia, Madrid and Bucharest with his ministry's team within XX days of his trip. "I had fruitful meetings with my counterparts – Greek Defence Minister Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, Cypriot Defence Minister Michalis Georgallas, Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles, Romanian Defence Minister Angel Tîlvăr and their teams. The goal remains the same – weapons and other forms of support that strengthen the Ukrainian Defence Forces," Reznikov stated.

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Russian losses to date: Ukrainian Armed Forces kill 200 Russian soldiers on 11 August

IRYNA BALACHUK – FRIDAY, 12 AUGUST 2022, 09:01 Russia has lost a total of 43,200 military personnel, 1,849 tanks and 4,108 armoured combat vehicles in the course of its full-scale military invasion in Ukraine. The Ukrainian Armed Forces killed 200 Russian soldiers on 11 August alone. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February and 12 August 2022 comprise approximately [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses - ed.]: approximately 43,200 (+200) military personnel, 1,849 (+3) tanks, 4,108 (+8) armoured combat vehicles, 975 (+1) artillery systems, 261 (+0) multiple-launch rocket systems, 136 (+2) air defence systems, 233 (+1) planes, 193 (+0) helicopters, 778 (+6) operational-tactical UAVs, 185 (+0) cruise missiles, 15 (+0) ships/boats, 3,021 (+3) vehicles and tankers, 90 (+0) special vehicles. On 11 August, Russian forces suffered their heaviest losses on the Donetsk front.

Russian losses to date: Ukrainian Armed Forces kill XXX Russian soldiers on XX August

IRYNA BALACHUK – FRIDAY, XX AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX Russia has lost a total of XX,XXX military personnel, X,XXX tanks and X,XXX armoured combat vehicles in the course of its full-scale military invasion in Ukraine. The Ukrainian Armed Forces killed XXX Russian soldiers on XX August alone. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between XX February and XX August XXXX comprise approximately [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses - ed.]: approximately XX,XXX (+XXX) military personnel, X,XXX (+X) tanks, X,XXX (+X) armoured combat vehicles, XXX (+X) artillery systems, XXX (+X) multiple-launch rocket systems, XXX (+X) air defence systems, XXX (+X) planes, XXX (+X) helicopters, XXX (+X) operational-tactical UAVs, XXX (+X) cruise missiles, XX (+X) ships/boats, X,XXX (+X) vehicles and tankers, XX (+X) special vehicles. On XX August, Russian forces suffered their heaviest losses on the Donetsk front.

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This is 8th Russian air attack on Kyiv since beginning of May

Lieutenant General Serhii Naiev, Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has reported that this night was the eighth air attack on Kyiv since the beginning of May. Source: Command of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Quote from Naiev: "Last night marked the eighth air attack on Kyiv since the beginning of May. The enemy launched the attack from different directions, using all the resources available to them, from drones to cruise missiles. The density of fire on the capital was maximum, but all targets were detected and destroyed thanks to the multi-level principle of air defence echeloning." Details: Naiev has said that the defenders continue to build up their defensive positions along the state border every day. The commander believes that the Russians’ task is to spread panic and create chaos. Everything in the northern operational area is under full control. Naive has added that the commanders of the troop groups and units are doing everything to prevent the invaders from crossing the border, both through the airspace and across the border itself. Background: Air-raid warnings were issued throughout Ukraine, including twice in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast on the night of 15–16 May. A series of loud explosions occurred in the capital, and air defence systems were activated. Fragments of a downed missile fell on the territory of the zoo in Kyiv’s Shevchenkivskyi district; more fragments also landed in the Darnytskyi, Obolonskyi and Solomianskyi districts in Kyiv. A non-residential building and several cars caught fire in the Solomianskyi district, and two more were damaged by missile fragments in the Darnytskyi district. According to preliminary information, there are three victims in the Solomianskyi district. The Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with 18 missiles of various types and a number of Shahed drones on the night of 15-16 May, with all Russian targets shot down by the defenders.

This is Xth Russian air attack on Kyiv since beginning of May

Lieutenant General Serhii Naiev, Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has reported that this night was the eighth air attack on Kyiv since the beginning of May. Source: Command of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Quote from Naiev: "Last night marked the eighth air attack on Kyiv since the beginning of May. The enemy launched the attack from different directions, using all the resources available to them, from drones to cruise missiles. The density of fire on the capital was maximum, but all targets were detected and destroyed thanks to the multi-level principle of air defence echeloning." Details: Naiev has said that the defenders continue to build up their defensive positions along the state border every day. The commander believes that the Russians’ task is to spread panic and create chaos. Everything in the northern operational area is under full control. Naive has added that the commanders of the troop groups and units are doing everything to prevent the invaders from crossing the border, both through the airspace and across the border itself. Background: Air-raid warnings were issued throughout Ukraine, including twice in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast on the night of XX–XX May. A series of loud explosions occurred in the capital, and air defence systems were activated. Fragments of a downed missile fell on the territory of the zoo in Kyiv’s Shevchenkivskyi district; more fragments also landed in the Darnytskyi, Obolonskyi and Solomianskyi districts in Kyiv. A non-residential building and several cars caught fire in the Solomianskyi district, and two more were damaged by missile fragments in the Darnytskyi district. According to preliminary information, there are three victims in the Solomianskyi district. The Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with XX missiles of various types and a number of Shahed drones on the night of XX-XX May, with all Russian targets shot down by the defenders.

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Ukraine's border guards repel 4 Russian assaults in Bakhmut and kill occupiers

On Sunday, Ukrainian border guards repelled 4 Russian assaults in Bakhmut, killing five occupiers and injuring nine. Source: State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Quote: "The enemy forces tried to attack the strongholds of the border guards in Bakhmut four times. The Wagnerites tried to approach the positions inconspicuously. But our defenders met them with fire because all the manoeuvres of the attack aircraft were monitored from a drone. The border guards cleared the front edge of the defence from grenade launchers and small arms. Losses of the occupiers [totaled] five killed and nine injured."

Ukraine's border guards repel X Russian assaults in Bakhmut and kill occupiers

On Sunday, Ukrainian border guards repelled X Russian assaults in Bakhmut, killing five occupiers and injuring nine. Source: State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Quote: "The enemy forces tried to attack the strongholds of the border guards in Bakhmut four times. The Wagnerites tried to approach the positions inconspicuously. But our defenders met them with fire because all the manoeuvres of the attack aircraft were monitored from a drone. The border guards cleared the front edge of the defence from grenade launchers and small arms. Losses of the occupiers [totaled] five killed and nine injured."

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2 teenagers wounded in attack on village in Mykolaiv Oblast

Two teenagers were wounded on 8 August in a Russian attack on the village of Kutsurub, Mykolaiv Oblast. Source: Vitalii Kim, Head of Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "The enemy shelled the village of Kutsurub in Kutsurub hromada at 10:35 yesterday, 8 August. Two teenagers, 13 and 16 years old, were wounded, and they were provided with medical assistance. Both were referred for outpatient treatment. Residential buildings, outbuildings and vehicles were damaged." [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.] Details: Also on Tuesday, at 12:25, Russian troops shelled the city of Ochakiv. There were no casualties. Russian shelling was recorded around Ochakiv hromada at 00:22 on the night of 8-9 August. No casualties were reported.

X teenagers wounded in attack on village in Mykolaiv Oblast

Two teenagers were wounded on X August in a Russian attack on the village of Kutsurub, Mykolaiv Oblast. Source: Vitalii Kim, Head of Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "The enemy shelled the village of Kutsurub in Kutsurub hromada at XX:XX yesterday, X August. Two teenagers, XX and XX years old, were wounded, and they were provided with medical assistance. Both were referred for outpatient treatment. Residential buildings, outbuildings and vehicles were damaged." [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.] Details: Also on Tuesday, at XX:XX, Russian troops shelled the city of Ochakiv. There were no casualties. Russian shelling was recorded around Ochakiv hromada at XX:XX on the night of X-X August. No casualties were reported.

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Russian forces use new drone that autonomously identifies targets – ISW

Russian troops have been using a new version of the Lancet kamikaze drone (Izdeliye-53), capable of autonomously identifying targets. Source: the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) Details: The Russians started employing a new kamikaze drone, Izdeliye-53, on 21 October. This UAV reportedly has an automatic targeting system that can identify different types of targets and increase the chances of a successful strike. The Izdeliye-53 is not yet in widespread use, but the Russians are testing the drones for mass synchronised swarm attacks. The payload of Izdeliye-53 drones is between three and five kilograms. This is not enough to significantly damage major military targets. Previously: On 24 October, ISW reported that Russian forces recently used new Italmash UAVs (also known as Izdeliye-54) in a drone strike in Kyiv Oblast. They make a noise like a lawnmower. To quote the ISW’s Key Takeaways on 28 October: Remnants of the Wagner Group appear to be fighting in the Avdiivka direction subordinate to Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) controlled formations. Commander of the "Akhmat" Spetsnaz forces Apty Alaudinov confirmed that Rosgvardia is recruiting former Wagner fighters into Chechen "Akhmat" Spetsnaz units. Ukrainian forces continued offensive operations near Bakhmut and in western Zaporizhia Oblast on 28 October. Russian forces conducted a series of missile strikes against Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on the night of 27 to 28 October. Russian authorities are capitalising on domestic ethnic tensions by increasing public coercion of Central Asian migrants into Russian military service, likely to appeal to Russian ultranationalists ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s expected presidential campaign announcement. Russian forces conducted offensive operations along the Kupyansk-Svatove-Kreminna line, near Bakhmut, near Avdiivka, west and southwest of Donetsk City, in western Donetsk Oblast, in the Donetsk-Zaporizhia Oblast border area, and in western Zaporizhia Oblast and advanced in some areas. A prominent Russian milblogger claimed that he personally heard Russian President Vladimir Putin express his decision to send Russian conscripts to serve in the Russian Border Service. Pro-Ukrainian actors reportedly conducted a cyber attack against Russian telecom operators in occupied Ukraine.

Russian forces use new drone that autonomously identifies targets – ISW

Russian troops have been using a new version of the Lancet kamikaze drone (Izdeliye-XX), capable of autonomously identifying targets. Source: the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) Details: The Russians started employing a new kamikaze drone, Izdeliye-XX, on XX October. This UAV reportedly has an automatic targeting system that can identify different types of targets and increase the chances of a successful strike. The Izdeliye-XX is not yet in widespread use, but the Russians are testing the drones for mass synchronised swarm attacks. The payload of Izdeliye-XX drones is between three and five kilograms. This is not enough to significantly damage major military targets. Previously: On XX October, ISW reported that Russian forces recently used new Italmash UAVs (also known as Izdeliye-XX) in a drone strike in Kyiv Oblast. They make a noise like a lawnmower. To quote the ISW’s Key Takeaways on XX October: Remnants of the Wagner Group appear to be fighting in the Avdiivka direction subordinate to Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) controlled formations. Commander of the "Akhmat" Spetsnaz forces Apty Alaudinov confirmed that Rosgvardia is recruiting former Wagner fighters into Chechen "Akhmat" Spetsnaz units. Ukrainian forces continued offensive operations near Bakhmut and in western Zaporizhia Oblast on XX October. Russian forces conducted a series of missile strikes against Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on the night of XX to XX October. Russian authorities are capitalising on domestic ethnic tensions by increasing public coercion of Central Asian migrants into Russian military service, likely to appeal to Russian ultranationalists ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s expected presidential campaign announcement. Russian forces conducted offensive operations along the Kupyansk-Svatove-Kreminna line, near Bakhmut, near Avdiivka, west and southwest of Donetsk City, in western Donetsk Oblast, in the Donetsk-Zaporizhia Oblast border area, and in western Zaporizhia Oblast and advanced in some areas. A prominent Russian milblogger claimed that he personally heard Russian President Vladimir Putin express his decision to send Russian conscripts to serve in the Russian Border Service. Pro-Ukrainian actors reportedly conducted a cyber attack against Russian telecom operators in occupied Ukraine.

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10 Russian helicopters and 9 fighter jets leave Belarus

Belaruski Hajun has reported that 9 fighter jets of the Russian Air Force took off from Belarus on the afternoon of 5 August, and 10 more Russian helicopters left the country earlier. Source: Belaruski Hajun, an independent Belarusian military monitoring media outlet Details: Belaruski Hajun said the helicopters flew toward east/southeast and later crossed the Belarus-Russia border. The media outlet noted that most of the helicopters were in Belarus for 209 days (since 8 January). Later, all 10 helicopters landed at the Seshcha air base (Bryansk Oblast, Russia). Belaruski Hajun calculated that there used to be at least 11 helicopters of the Russian Air Force in Belarus, and there is likely only one left. Later, the monitoring media outlet reported that nine more fighter jets left Belarus and flew to Russia. Belaruski Hajun established that nine Russian Su-34 and Su-30SM fighter jets took off from the Baranavichy air base (Belarus) at 13:30. They have crossed the border and entered Russia. Most of them had also been in Belarus since January.

XX Russian helicopters and X fighter jets leave Belarus

Belaruski Hajun has reported that X fighter jets of the Russian Air Force took off from Belarus on the afternoon of X August, and XX more Russian helicopters left the country earlier. Source: Belaruski Hajun, an independent Belarusian military monitoring media outlet Details: Belaruski Hajun said the helicopters flew toward east/southeast and later crossed the Belarus-Russia border. The media outlet noted that most of the helicopters were in Belarus for XXX days (since X January). Later, all XX helicopters landed at the Seshcha air base (Bryansk Oblast, Russia). Belaruski Hajun calculated that there used to be at least XX helicopters of the Russian Air Force in Belarus, and there is likely only one left. Later, the monitoring media outlet reported that nine more fighter jets left Belarus and flew to Russia. Belaruski Hajun established that nine Russian Su-XX and Su-XXSM fighter jets took off from the Baranavichy air base (Belarus) at XX:XX. They have crossed the border and entered Russia. Most of them had also been in Belarus since January.

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Russian Federation Council declares Russia has enough resources to win the war

IRYNA BALACHUK – THURSDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2022, 08:25 Valentina Matviyenko, Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, has declared that Russia has sufficient resources to win the war with Ukraine. Source: Valentina Matviyenko in a blog post on the Federation Council website Quote from Matviyenko: "Without a doubt, we will have enough resources to secure our victory – not just material resources, but intellectual and moral too." Details: The chairwoman said that the Russian army is armed with the most modern weapons and equipment and the Russian occupiers "act humanely: they never use civilians as ‘human shields’, never fire on residential neighbourhoods, never destroy social infrastructure and public utilities". Matviyenko added that the Russian troops "had never been blemished by massacring prisoners of war". She reiterated the Kremlin's narrative concerning the "timeliness" of the "special operation" in light of the grave danger that was allegedly threatening Russia. Matviyenko asserted that on the battlefield Russia is up against "not only the Ukrainian Armed Forces, but also Nazi battalions, the collective West and NATO". The outcome of the "special operation" will decide not only Russia's existence "as an integral, sovereign, strong state, but also the shape of the world". Matviyenko also said that from 1 September onwards, all schools will have to begin each week with a ceremonial raising of the Russian flag and the singing of the Russian national anthem. She added that numerous Russian senators will take part in the "patriotic education of schoolchildren in the regions they represent." She also believes that history books have to be rewritten; in particular, discussions concerning WWII and the most recent history of Russia. Previously: Russian Minister of Defence Sergey Shoigu said that Russia's so-called "special operation" in Ukraine is unfolding as planned.

Russian Federation Council declares Russia has enough resources to win the war

IRYNA BALACHUK – THURSDAY, X SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX Valentina Matviyenko, Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, has declared that Russia has sufficient resources to win the war with Ukraine. Source: Valentina Matviyenko in a blog post on the Federation Council website Quote from Matviyenko: "Without a doubt, we will have enough resources to secure our victory – not just material resources, but intellectual and moral too." Details: The chairwoman said that the Russian army is armed with the most modern weapons and equipment and the Russian occupiers "act humanely: they never use civilians as ‘human shields’, never fire on residential neighbourhoods, never destroy social infrastructure and public utilities". Matviyenko added that the Russian troops "had never been blemished by massacring prisoners of war". She reiterated the Kremlin's narrative concerning the "timeliness" of the "special operation" in light of the grave danger that was allegedly threatening Russia. Matviyenko asserted that on the battlefield Russia is up against "not only the Ukrainian Armed Forces, but also Nazi battalions, the collective West and NATO". The outcome of the "special operation" will decide not only Russia's existence "as an integral, sovereign, strong state, but also the shape of the world". Matviyenko also said that from X September onwards, all schools will have to begin each week with a ceremonial raising of the Russian flag and the singing of the Russian national anthem. She added that numerous Russian senators will take part in the "patriotic education of schoolchildren in the regions they represent." She also believes that history books have to be rewritten; in particular, discussions concerning WWII and the most recent history of Russia. Previously: Russian Minister of Defence Sergey Shoigu said that Russia's so-called "special operation" in Ukraine is unfolding as planned.

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Russia attack Ukraine with drones overnight

The Ukrainian Air Force issued air-raid warnings in a number of regions of Ukraine late in the evening of 24 October. These were extended to the west of the country at around 04:00. Then the all-clear was given, but air-raid sirens sounded again in Kherson and Mykolaiv oblasts at 05:11. Source: Ukrainian Air Force on Telegram Details: As of 23:49, an air-raid warning was issued in Cherkasy, Poltava, Kharkiv and Donetsk oblast. The Air Force warned of a risk of missile attacks. At 00:00 an air-raid warning was issued in Kyiv Oblast. An air-raid warning was issued in Mykolaiv, Kherson and Vinnytsia oblasts due to drone threats at around 00:30. It was also raised in Khmelnytskyi and Zhytomyr oblasts at around 01:00. The air-raid warning was extended to Kirovohrad Oblast at 01:16. The warning covered Rivne and Ternopil oblasts at around 04:00. The all-clear was given in all oblasts at 04:04. An air-raid warning was issued again in Kherson and Mykolaiv oblasts at 05:11. Background: On the evening of 24 October, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that a Russian UAV was moving in the air space between Kharkiv and Poltava oblasts in Ukraine.

Russia attack Ukraine with drones overnight

The Ukrainian Air Force issued air-raid warnings in a number of regions of Ukraine late in the evening of XX October. These were extended to the west of the country at around XX:XX. Then the all-clear was given, but air-raid sirens sounded again in Kherson and Mykolaiv oblasts at XX:XX. Source: Ukrainian Air Force on Telegram Details: As of XX:XX, an air-raid warning was issued in Cherkasy, Poltava, Kharkiv and Donetsk oblast. The Air Force warned of a risk of missile attacks. At XX:XX an air-raid warning was issued in Kyiv Oblast. An air-raid warning was issued in Mykolaiv, Kherson and Vinnytsia oblasts due to drone threats at around XX:XX. It was also raised in Khmelnytskyi and Zhytomyr oblasts at around XX:XX. The air-raid warning was extended to Kirovohrad Oblast at XX:XX. The warning covered Rivne and Ternopil oblasts at around XX:XX. The all-clear was given in all oblasts at XX:XX. An air-raid warning was issued again in Kherson and Mykolaiv oblasts at XX:XX. Background: On the evening of XX October, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that a Russian UAV was moving in the air space between Kharkiv and Poltava oblasts in Ukraine.

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"Missile from the sunflowers": Ukrainian Air Force shoots down Russian drone

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO – SUNDAY, 31 JULY 2022, 15:55 An anti-aircraft missile unit of the Ukrainian Air Force has shot down a Russian drone. Source: Air Force Command Tsentr (Centre) on Facebook Details: The anti-aircraft missile unit of the Ukrainian Air Force in central Ukraine has shot down and "grounded" a Russian drone (likely, a Ptero-type drone) while carrying out combat missions in an undisclosed location. The Air Force notes that this drone looks similar to an Orlan-10 UAV; it is likely that the drone was conducting aerial reconnaissance in order to help Russian forces adjust their artillery fire. The Ukrainian soldiers from the anti-aircraft missile unit captioned the video of the strike on the Russian drone as follows: "Forgive us, dear sunflowers...We must strike these bastards down in order to draw closer to our victory." Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

"Missile from the sunflowers": Ukrainian Air Force shoots down Russian drone

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO – SUNDAY, XX JULY XXXX, XX:XX An anti-aircraft missile unit of the Ukrainian Air Force has shot down a Russian drone. Source: Air Force Command Tsentr (Centre) on Facebook Details: The anti-aircraft missile unit of the Ukrainian Air Force in central Ukraine has shot down and "grounded" a Russian drone (likely, a Ptero-type drone) while carrying out combat missions in an undisclosed location. The Air Force notes that this drone looks similar to an Orlan-XX UAV; it is likely that the drone was conducting aerial reconnaissance in order to help Russian forces adjust their artillery fire. The Ukrainian soldiers from the anti-aircraft missile unit captioned the video of the strike on the Russian drone as follows: "Forgive us, dear sunflowers...We must strike these bastards down in order to draw closer to our victory." Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

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18 July Russian attack: chunk of Russian missile fell on elderly man in bed

During a nighttime attack on the city of Odesa on 18 July, part of a downed missile damaged a private house and fell on a 74-year old resident of Odesa as he lay in bed. Source: Ukrainian media outlet Ukrinform, citing the victim’s wife; Odesa Patrol Police Details: Valentyna, the injured man’s wife, told the press that the explosions had woken her up during the night. She has problems with her eyesight and could not understand at first why their house was covered in dust. Valentyna realised she would not be able to pull her husband out from under the chunk of missile herself, so she asked her neighbours for help. The injured man was taken to hospital with broken ribs. Quote: "I jumped up, and everything was blurry. At first I thought it was because of my eyesight, as I recently had an operation. I didn’t understand where the debris and pieces of wood had come from. I ran to my husband right away - he was asleep in the room next to mine. I went in and saw that he was trapped under something. It looked like a barrel or something, I didn’t understand. I tried to remove it but he cried out: 'Don’t touch it, it hurts'." Details: The Odesa Oblast Prosecutor’s Office has initiated a criminal proceeding with respect to the violation of the laws and customs of war concerning the attack. The Patrol Police have posted a video taken from the body cameras of the officers who arrived at the scene.

XX July Russian attack: chunk of Russian missile fell on elderly man in bed

During a nighttime attack on the city of Odesa on XX July, part of a downed missile damaged a private house and fell on a XX-year old resident of Odesa as he lay in bed. Source: Ukrainian media outlet Ukrinform, citing the victim’s wife; Odesa Patrol Police Details: Valentyna, the injured man’s wife, told the press that the explosions had woken her up during the night. She has problems with her eyesight and could not understand at first why their house was covered in dust. Valentyna realised she would not be able to pull her husband out from under the chunk of missile herself, so she asked her neighbours for help. The injured man was taken to hospital with broken ribs. Quote: "I jumped up, and everything was blurry. At first I thought it was because of my eyesight, as I recently had an operation. I didn’t understand where the debris and pieces of wood had come from. I ran to my husband right away - he was asleep in the room next to mine. I went in and saw that he was trapped under something. It looked like a barrel or something, I didn’t understand. I tried to remove it but he cried out: 'Don’t touch it, it hurts'." Details: The Odesa Oblast Prosecutor’s Office has initiated a criminal proceeding with respect to the violation of the laws and customs of war concerning the attack. The Patrol Police have posted a video taken from the body cameras of the officers who arrived at the scene.

rosija,vijna,bezpilotnyky

Similar to Shahed: Russians study drones that attacked them at night

Russians are studying the new drones, resembling their own Shahed UAVs, that attacked them at night and on the morning of 26 November. Source: Russian Telegram channel Mash Quote: "According to one version, Ukraine’s Armed Forces attacked Tula with flying wing-type drones, which is why they are similar to the infamous Russian Geran UAVs [the name used for Shaheds by the Russians – ed.]. Experts are now finding out what this device is." Details: The Russians report that it has been discovered that these UAVs have nothing to do with the UJ-22 and the Bober UAVs. Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Defence reported that four more drones were shot down in the morning over the territory of the Bryansk, Smolensk and Tula oblasts, right after the night attack. Thus, the number of the drones allegedly downed by the Russians has reached 24, as reported by the Russian authorities.

Similar to Shahed: Russians study drones that attacked them at night

Russians are studying the new drones, resembling their own Shahed UAVs, that attacked them at night and on the morning of XX November. Source: Russian Telegram channel Mash Quote: "According to one version, Ukraine’s Armed Forces attacked Tula with flying wing-type drones, which is why they are similar to the infamous Russian Geran UAVs [the name used for Shaheds by the Russians – ed.]. Experts are now finding out what this device is." Details: The Russians report that it has been discovered that these UAVs have nothing to do with the UJ-XX and the Bober UAVs. Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Defence reported that four more drones were shot down in the morning over the territory of the Bryansk, Smolensk and Tula oblasts, right after the night attack. Thus, the number of the drones allegedly downed by the Russians has reached XX, as reported by the Russian authorities.

rosija,putin,vijna

Putin convenes Russia’s Security Council again

ROMAN PETRENKO – SUNDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2022, 14:52 Photo: website of the Kremlin Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, will convene the Security Council of Russia on short notice. Source: Latvia-based Russian media outlet Meduza; Russian Kremlin-aligned information agency RIA Novosti Details: Reportedly, Putin will hold a meeting with the members of the Security Council of the Russian Federation "in a few days". Meanwhile, Dmitry Peskov, Putin’s press secretary, claimed that "NATO is de facto involved in the Ukrainian conflict but it does not affect Russia’s goals", and the "Russian potential" allows the occupiers to continue the war. Background: Putin last convened the Russian Security Council on 10 October.

Putin convenes Russia’s Security Council again

ROMAN PETRENKO – SUNDAY, XX OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX Photo: website of the Kremlin Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, will convene the Security Council of Russia on short notice. Source: Latvia-based Russian media outlet Meduza; Russian Kremlin-aligned information agency RIA Novosti Details: Reportedly, Putin will hold a meeting with the members of the Security Council of the Russian Federation "in a few days". Meanwhile, Dmitry Peskov, Putin’s press secretary, claimed that "NATO is de facto involved in the Ukrainian conflict but it does not affect Russia’s goals", and the "Russian potential" allows the occupiers to continue the war. Background: Putin last convened the Russian Security Council on XX October.

okupacia,rosija,5e0dbcebef532

Instances of sexual assault and rape by Russian service personnel under investigation in 4 regions

Alyona Mazurenko – Friday, 8 April, 23:13 The police authorities have launched a series of criminal proceedings for the abuse and rape of women and girls in the Donetsk, Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Kherson regions. Source: Ihor Mustetsa, Deputy Prosecutor General, in a commentary for Ukrainska Pravda According to Mustetsa: "Information about these criminal offences in almost all cases is based on the results of monitoring Internet resources, media information, reports from third parties, etc. The Beryslav District Prosecutor’s Office initiated criminal proceedings under Part 1 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code on the basis of information obtained as part of a report by a refugee from the Kherson region about the rape of her underage neighbour by a Russian soldier. This fact was confirmed in a telephone conversation with the girl’s parents. Detection of these facts and further pre-trial investigation is complicated on the one hand by the fact that the victims remain in the [Russian-]occupied territories and do not have access to police authorities and, on the other hand, by the fact that incidents of assault may not be reported to the police because many victims do not want to disclose having suffered these criminal offences." Details: Police officers are currently implementing a mechanism for Ukrainian women to report instances of rape by the Russian occupiers. Given the sensitive nature of such assault disclosures, a separate format for work with victims of sexual assault is also being developed. Prosecutors are working with human rights defenders and civil society organisations to ensure victims of rape and sexual assault have access to premedical, medical, and psychological help and treatment. On 8 April, the Ombudsman’s official website published information about an instance of rape by the Russian occupying soldiers of a 14-year-old girl and an 11-year-old boy in the city of Bucha in the Kyiv region. Mustetsa said that so far the Prosecutor’s Office has not received any statements or materials on the instances of child rape described in the publication. The Prosecutor General’s Office has asked the Ombudsman for further information on these crimes. The Prosecutor’s Office also added that the investigation of such crimes presupposes the existence of a victim, so it is currently important to identify the children who suffered the offence and obtain their consent to further investigation.

Instances of sexual assault and rape by Russian service personnel under investigation in X regions

Alyona Mazurenko – Friday, X April, XX:XX The police authorities have launched a series of criminal proceedings for the abuse and rape of women and girls in the Donetsk, Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Kherson regions. Source: Ihor Mustetsa, Deputy Prosecutor General, in a commentary for Ukrainska Pravda According to Mustetsa: "Information about these criminal offences in almost all cases is based on the results of monitoring Internet resources, media information, reports from third parties, etc. The Beryslav District Prosecutor’s Office initiated criminal proceedings under Part X of Article XXX of the Criminal Code on the basis of information obtained as part of a report by a refugee from the Kherson region about the rape of her underage neighbour by a Russian soldier. This fact was confirmed in a telephone conversation with the girl’s parents. Detection of these facts and further pre-trial investigation is complicated on the one hand by the fact that the victims remain in the [Russian-]occupied territories and do not have access to police authorities and, on the other hand, by the fact that incidents of assault may not be reported to the police because many victims do not want to disclose having suffered these criminal offences." Details: Police officers are currently implementing a mechanism for Ukrainian women to report instances of rape by the Russian occupiers. Given the sensitive nature of such assault disclosures, a separate format for work with victims of sexual assault is also being developed. Prosecutors are working with human rights defenders and civil society organisations to ensure victims of rape and sexual assault have access to premedical, medical, and psychological help and treatment. On X April, the Ombudsman’s official website published information about an instance of rape by the Russian occupying soldiers of a XX-year-old girl and an XX-year-old boy in the city of Bucha in the Kyiv region. Mustetsa said that so far the Prosecutor’s Office has not received any statements or materials on the instances of child rape described in the publication. The Prosecutor General’s Office has asked the Ombudsman for further information on these crimes. The Prosecutor’s Office also added that the investigation of such crimes presupposes the existence of a victim, so it is currently important to identify the children who suffered the offence and obtain their consent to further investigation.

zbroja,danilov,kitaj,vijna

We do not see Russia using Chinese weapons yet: Ukraine's National Security Council Secretary

Oleksii Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council (NSDC) of Ukraine, has said that so far Ukraine does not see Russia using Chinese weapons at the contact line. Source: Danilov in an interview with TSN Quote: "Today, we see no signs of weapons manufactured in China on the contact line. If this had appeared here... You will recall that when Iranian-made attack drones appeared, we immediately made a statement about this fact. What is more, we dismantled them, as they say, piece by piece, and even officially asked those countries whose components were used there why this happened and that it should be stopped. We are not seeing any Chinese weapons on our contact line at the moment. As soon as this happens, we will immediately inform the public and the world. But, based on China's global issues, we do not see why it should supply weapons to the Russian Federation today." Details: Commenting on the alleged US military intelligence report from leaked Pentagon documents that China has approved the supply of lethal weapons to Russia, Danilov said: "Additional alleged documents related to this leak may now appear". The NSDC Secretary said that Russia is now "asking all countries for help because it lacks weapons", including China. "But Russia understands that it cannot defeat us militarily; they have a plan for internal destabilisation. This is their priority now," Danilov argues. Background: Allegedly secret US military intelligence documents that have been leaked to the public suggest that China has approved the supply of certain lethal weapons to Russia despite warnings from Western countries. The EU's chief diplomat, Josep Borrell, warned that China's position and actions regarding Russia's war against Ukraine are one of the factors that will determine the future of relations between Beijing and Europe. Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said that the country would not sell weapons to the parties involved in the war in Ukraine and would regulate the export of dual-use civilian and military goods.

We do not see Russia using Chinese weapons yet: Ukraine's National Security Council Secretary

Oleksii Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council (NSDC) of Ukraine, has said that so far Ukraine does not see Russia using Chinese weapons at the contact line. Source: Danilov in an interview with TSN Quote: "Today, we see no signs of weapons manufactured in China on the contact line. If this had appeared here... You will recall that when Iranian-made attack drones appeared, we immediately made a statement about this fact. What is more, we dismantled them, as they say, piece by piece, and even officially asked those countries whose components were used there why this happened and that it should be stopped. We are not seeing any Chinese weapons on our contact line at the moment. As soon as this happens, we will immediately inform the public and the world. But, based on China's global issues, we do not see why it should supply weapons to the Russian Federation today." Details: Commenting on the alleged US military intelligence report from leaked Pentagon documents that China has approved the supply of lethal weapons to Russia, Danilov said: "Additional alleged documents related to this leak may now appear". The NSDC Secretary said that Russia is now "asking all countries for help because it lacks weapons", including China. "But Russia understands that it cannot defeat us militarily; they have a plan for internal destabilisation. This is their priority now," Danilov argues. Background: Allegedly secret US military intelligence documents that have been leaked to the public suggest that China has approved the supply of certain lethal weapons to Russia despite warnings from Western countries. The EU's chief diplomat, Josep Borrell, warned that China's position and actions regarding Russia's war against Ukraine are one of the factors that will determine the future of relations between Beijing and Europe. Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said that the country would not sell weapons to the parties involved in the war in Ukraine and would regulate the export of dual-use civilian and military goods.

rozvidka,vijna

Intercepted call from occupier to his wife: "There’ll be no Ukrainians soon"

Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence has published an intercepted phone call between a Russian occupier and his wife. Source: Press service of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Quote: "Babe, these are just Khokhols [a derogatory Russian term for Ukrainians – ed.], they’re just rubbish, just dust, damn it. Why do you even care about them? F**k, it’s our nation that’s going to be wiped off the face of the earth. It’s our people who’ll be killed there, and those who aren’t will be crawling and begging for mercy. Forget about their nation; it won’t exist any more. Wait a bit longer and it will be wiped off the face of the earth and that’ll be it: there won’t be any more of this hatred of Khokhols. They’re to blame for what they’ve done, so the sooner they all die, the better." "What about the children?" "I don’t give a f*ck about them either. I f**king despise their children, all the kids of these motherf**kers. These bastards are taught to hate Russians in their summer camps. A Khokhol child should be f**king strangled immediately. Right away, in the f**king womb. That’s what I’m going to do. That’s what I am doing. Well, okay, bye. Okay, love you."

Intercepted call from occupier to his wife: "There’ll be no Ukrainians soon"

Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence has published an intercepted phone call between a Russian occupier and his wife. Source: Press service of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Quote: "Babe, these are just Khokhols [a derogatory Russian term for Ukrainians – ed.], they’re just rubbish, just dust, damn it. Why do you even care about them? F**k, it’s our nation that’s going to be wiped off the face of the earth. It’s our people who’ll be killed there, and those who aren’t will be crawling and begging for mercy. Forget about their nation; it won’t exist any more. Wait a bit longer and it will be wiped off the face of the earth and that’ll be it: there won’t be any more of this hatred of Khokhols. They’re to blame for what they’ve done, so the sooner they all die, the better." "What about the children?" "I don’t give a f*ck about them either. I f**king despise their children, all the kids of these motherf**kers. These bastards are taught to hate Russians in their summer camps. A Khokhol child should be f**king strangled immediately. Right away, in the f**king womb. That’s what I’m going to do. That’s what I am doing. Well, okay, bye. Okay, love you."

bahmut,donetsk-region,genshtab,vijna

Russians increase density of mine-explosive barriers on Bakhmut front – General Staff report

On 28 September, the 582nd day of the full-scale war, the Ukrainian forces repelled attacks on Bilohorivka, Marinka, Nevelske and Urozhaine. Russian troops tried to regain lost positions near Chervone in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, as well as increase the number of mine-explosive barriers on the Bakhmut front. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 18:00 on 28 September Details: 19 combat clashes were recorded during the day. At night, the Russians attacked Ukraine with kamikaze drones, using 39 Shahed UAVs, 31 of which were destroyed by the Ukrainian air defence. In total, the Russians inflicted 76 airstrikes and carried over 40 attacks from multiple-launch missile systems on the positions of Ukrainian troops and settlements. The operational situation in Ukraine's east and south remains difficult. On the Volyn and Polissia fronts, the operational situation is without significant changes. On the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the Russians maintain their military presence in the border areas, continuing their bombardments on the settlements from the territory of the Russian Federation, and increasing the density of mine-explosive barriers along the state border of Ukraine. Over 35 settlements in Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv Oblasts were subjected to artillery and mortar attacks. On the Kupiansk front, the Russian forces inflicted airstrikes near Kruhle, Kupiansk, Berestove in Kharkiv Oblast, as well as Novoselivske in Luhansk Oblast. Over 10 settlements were subjected to artillery and mortar attacks, in particular, Krasne Pershe, Fyholivka, Novomlynsk, Synkivka, Kyslivka, Kotliarivka in Kharkiv Oblast. On the Lyman front, Ukraine’s Armed Forces repelled the Russian attack in the area of Bilohorivka, Luhansk Oblast. The settlements of Torske, Siversk, Spirne, Vesele in Donetsk Oblast suffered from airstrikes. More than 10 settlements were affected by artillery and mortar attacks, among them Nevske, Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast, as well as Verkhnokamianske, Spirne, Vesele, Fedorivka in Donetsk Oblast. On the Bakhmut front, the Russians launched airstrikes near Kostiantynivka and Bila Hora, Donetsk Oblast. Over 20 settlements were under artillery and mortar fire, in particular, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Bohdanivka, Ivanivske, Klishchiivka, Andriivka and Kurdiumivka of Donetsk Oblast. An increase in the density of mine-explosive barriers was also recorded. On the Avdiivka front, the Russians tried three times to reclaim their lost positions in the area south of Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast, but failed. They also inflicted an airstrike near this settlement. Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled the Russian attack in the vicinity of Neveslke, Donetsk Oblast. About 10 settlements were subjected to artillery and mortar attacks, including Stepove, Avdiivka, Tonenke, Sieverne, Pervomaiske and Nevelske in Donetsk Oblast. On the Marinka front, Ukrainian forces successfully repelled six attacks near Marinka, Donetsk Oblast. Ten settlements came under attack today, including Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Antonivka, Katerynivka, Yelyzavetivka and Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast. On the Shakhtarsk front, Ukrainian soldiers successfully repelled the Russian attack in the area of Urozhaine, Donetsk Oblast. The Russian forces launched airstrikes near Urozhaine and Staromaiorske in Donetsk Oblast. About 10 settlements were subjected to artillery and mortar attacks, including Vodiane, Vuhledar, Prechystivka, Zolota Nyva, Urozhaine in Donetsk Oblast. On the Zaporizhzhia front, the Russians tried to recover the lost position in the area of Chervone in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, but failed. The Russians also inflicted airstrikes near Mala Tokmachka and Robotyne, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Over 30 settlements were subjected to artillery and mortar attacks, in particular, Huliaipole, Mala Tokmachka, Novodanylivka, Orikhiv, Preobrazhenka, Novoiakovlivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. On the Kherson front, the Russians inflicted an airstrike in the vicinity of Mykolaivka of Kherson Oblast. Over 10 settlements in Kherson Oblast were subjected to artillery and mortar attacks, including Zolota Balka, Antonivka, Romashkove and the city of Kherson. Quote from the General Staff: "The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to conduct an offensive operation on the Melitopol front, and offensive actions on the Bakhmut front, inflicting casualties on the occupying forces in manpower and equipment, exhausting the enemy along the entire front line. During the day, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine inflicted 13 strikes on the clusters of Russian personnel, weapons and military equipment, one strike on an anti-aircraft missile system and two on enemy electronic warfare stations. In addition, our defenders destroyed two reconnaissance tactical UAVs. Units of the Rocket Forces and Artillery targeted an anti-aircraft missile system, 11 artillery pieces and an ammunition depot of the enemy."

Russians increase density of mine-explosive barriers on Bakhmut front – General Staff report

On XX September, the XXXnd day of the full-scale war, the Ukrainian forces repelled attacks on Bilohorivka, Marinka, Nevelske and Urozhaine. Russian troops tried to regain lost positions near Chervone in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, as well as increase the number of mine-explosive barriers on the Bakhmut front. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of XX:XX on XX September Details: XX combat clashes were recorded during the day. At night, the Russians attacked Ukraine with kamikaze drones, using XX Shahed UAVs, XX of which were destroyed by the Ukrainian air defence. In total, the Russians inflicted XX airstrikes and carried over XX attacks from multiple-launch missile systems on the positions of Ukrainian troops and settlements. The operational situation in Ukraine's east and south remains difficult. On the Volyn and Polissia fronts, the operational situation is without significant changes. On the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the Russians maintain their military presence in the border areas, continuing their bombardments on the settlements from the territory of the Russian Federation, and increasing the density of mine-explosive barriers along the state border of Ukraine. Over XX settlements in Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv Oblasts were subjected to artillery and mortar attacks. On the Kupiansk front, the Russian forces inflicted airstrikes near Kruhle, Kupiansk, Berestove in Kharkiv Oblast, as well as Novoselivske in Luhansk Oblast. Over XX settlements were subjected to artillery and mortar attacks, in particular, Krasne Pershe, Fyholivka, Novomlynsk, Synkivka, Kyslivka, Kotliarivka in Kharkiv Oblast. On the Lyman front, Ukraine’s Armed Forces repelled the Russian attack in the area of Bilohorivka, Luhansk Oblast. The settlements of Torske, Siversk, Spirne, Vesele in Donetsk Oblast suffered from airstrikes. More than XX settlements were affected by artillery and mortar attacks, among them Nevske, Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast, as well as Verkhnokamianske, Spirne, Vesele, Fedorivka in Donetsk Oblast. On the Bakhmut front, the Russians launched airstrikes near Kostiantynivka and Bila Hora, Donetsk Oblast. Over XX settlements were under artillery and mortar fire, in particular, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Bohdanivka, Ivanivske, Klishchiivka, Andriivka and Kurdiumivka of Donetsk Oblast. An increase in the density of mine-explosive barriers was also recorded. On the Avdiivka front, the Russians tried three times to reclaim their lost positions in the area south of Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast, but failed. They also inflicted an airstrike near this settlement. Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled the Russian attack in the vicinity of Neveslke, Donetsk Oblast. About XX settlements were subjected to artillery and mortar attacks, including Stepove, Avdiivka, Tonenke, Sieverne, Pervomaiske and Nevelske in Donetsk Oblast. On the Marinka front, Ukrainian forces successfully repelled six attacks near Marinka, Donetsk Oblast. Ten settlements came under attack today, including Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Antonivka, Katerynivka, Yelyzavetivka and Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast. On the Shakhtarsk front, Ukrainian soldiers successfully repelled the Russian attack in the area of Urozhaine, Donetsk Oblast. The Russian forces launched airstrikes near Urozhaine and Staromaiorske in Donetsk Oblast. About XX settlements were subjected to artillery and mortar attacks, including Vodiane, Vuhledar, Prechystivka, Zolota Nyva, Urozhaine in Donetsk Oblast. On the Zaporizhzhia front, the Russians tried to recover the lost position in the area of Chervone in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, but failed. The Russians also inflicted airstrikes near Mala Tokmachka and Robotyne, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Over XX settlements were subjected to artillery and mortar attacks, in particular, Huliaipole, Mala Tokmachka, Novodanylivka, Orikhiv, Preobrazhenka, Novoiakovlivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. On the Kherson front, the Russians inflicted an airstrike in the vicinity of Mykolaivka of Kherson Oblast. Over XX settlements in Kherson Oblast were subjected to artillery and mortar attacks, including Zolota Balka, Antonivka, Romashkove and the city of Kherson. Quote from the General Staff: "The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to conduct an offensive operation on the Melitopol front, and offensive actions on the Bakhmut front, inflicting casualties on the occupying forces in manpower and equipment, exhausting the enemy along the entire front line. During the day, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine inflicted XX strikes on the clusters of Russian personnel, weapons and military equipment, one strike on an anti-aircraft missile system and two on enemy electronic warfare stations. In addition, our defenders destroyed two reconnaissance tactical UAVs. Units of the Rocket Forces and Artillery targeted an anti-aircraft missile system, XX artillery pieces and an ammunition depot of the enemy."

rumunija,prikordonna-sluzhba,vijna,bezpilotnyky

Border guards detect detonation of two Shahed drones in Romania and inform their counterparts

Ukrainian border guards have seen two detonations of Russian kamikaze drones in Romania and informed the neighbouring country. Romania has not yet responded. Source: Colonel Andrii Demchenko, spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service, in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda Details: On the night of 3-4 September, during a large-scale Russian attack with attack drones, Russian Shahed drones fell and detonated on the territory of Romania. This happened near the port of Izmail. Border patrols serving in that area recorded the detonation of two Russian UAVs on the Romanian side. Quote from Demchenko: "Through the designated communication channels, Ukrainian border guards informed their Romanian counterparts that they had recorded two detonations on the territory of Romania in certain areas during the Russian attack with UAVs. In addition, Ukrainian border guards asked for possible information on these incidents. No response has yet been received from the Romanian side." Background: Oleh Nikolenko, spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, said the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine had reported that kamikaze drones launched by Russia at the port of Izmail in Odesa Oblast crashed and detonated in Romania.

Border guards detect detonation of two Shahed drones in Romania and inform their counterparts

Ukrainian border guards have seen two detonations of Russian kamikaze drones in Romania and informed the neighbouring country. Romania has not yet responded. Source: Colonel Andrii Demchenko, spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service, in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda Details: On the night of X-X September, during a large-scale Russian attack with attack drones, Russian Shahed drones fell and detonated on the territory of Romania. This happened near the port of Izmail. Border patrols serving in that area recorded the detonation of two Russian UAVs on the Romanian side. Quote from Demchenko: "Through the designated communication channels, Ukrainian border guards informed their Romanian counterparts that they had recorded two detonations on the territory of Romania in certain areas during the Russian attack with UAVs. In addition, Ukrainian border guards asked for possible information on these incidents. No response has yet been received from the Romanian side." Background: Oleh Nikolenko, spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, said the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine had reported that kamikaze drones launched by Russia at the port of Izmail in Odesa Oblast crashed and detonated in Romania.

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3,000 miners trapped in mines after Russian missile strikes in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Over 3,000 miners have been stranded due to the massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine and blackouts in mines. Source: Mykola Lukashyk, Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Council; Oleksandr Vilkul, Head of the Military Administration of the city of Kryvyi Rih Quote from Lukashyk: "Over 3,000 miners were trapped underground in Kryvyi Rih, Pavlohrad and Synelnykove districts due to a massive attack and blackout. Now all of them have been brought to the surface." Quote from Vilkul: "There were 596 miners in the mines at the time of the attack. The plan to eliminate the consequences of the accident was applied. Now all the miners have been brought to the surface, thanks to our mine rescuers and everyone who participated in the rescue operation." Background: In the small hours of December 16, a Russian missile struck a residential building in Kryvyi Rih. Two people were killed and eight wounded. Later, it was reported that the number of people injured had risen from 8 to 13. The death toll rose from 2 to 3. The rubble is still being cleared away.

X,XXX miners trapped in mines after Russian missile strikes in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Over X,XXX miners have been stranded due to the massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine and blackouts in mines. Source: Mykola Lukashyk, Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Council; Oleksandr Vilkul, Head of the Military Administration of the city of Kryvyi Rih Quote from Lukashyk: "Over X,XXX miners were trapped underground in Kryvyi Rih, Pavlohrad and Synelnykove districts due to a massive attack and blackout. Now all of them have been brought to the surface." Quote from Vilkul: "There were XXX miners in the mines at the time of the attack. The plan to eliminate the consequences of the accident was applied. Now all the miners have been brought to the surface, thanks to our mine rescuers and everyone who participated in the rescue operation." Background: In the small hours of December XX, a Russian missile struck a residential building in Kryvyi Rih. Two people were killed and eight wounded. Later, it was reported that the number of people injured had risen from X to XX. The death toll rose from X to X. The rubble is still being cleared away.

odesa,odeska-oblast,vijna

Odesa region: missile strike damaged infrastructure facilities

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — FRIDAY, 8 APRIL 2022, 00:29 A missile strike by Russian troops has hit infrastructure facilities in the Odesa region. Source: Odesa City Council in Telegram "Information from the Operational Command "Pivden" ("South "): As a result of a missile strike from the sea, infrastructure facilities in the Odesa region were affected. Details are being clarified". Details: The City Council reminded residents they must not publish photos and videos disclosing the circumstances and geolocation of any incident.

Odesa region: missile strike damaged infrastructure facilities

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — FRIDAY, X APRIL XXXX, XX:XX A missile strike by Russian troops has hit infrastructure facilities in the Odesa region. Source: Odesa City Council in Telegram "Information from the Operational Command "Pivden" ("South "): As a result of a missile strike from the sea, infrastructure facilities in the Odesa region were affected. Details are being clarified". Details: The City Council reminded residents they must not publish photos and videos disclosing the circumstances and geolocation of any incident.

osvita,rosija,vijna

End-of-term celebrations cancelled in schools in Russia's Bryansk Oblast

The "farewell bell" celebration on 23 May has been cancelled in schools in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast, which borders Ukraine. [This is a traditional ceremony held in schools in Russia and other post-Soviet countries at the end of the school year, but before the final exams - ed.] Source: Russian state-owned news agency TASS with reference to Andrei Milekhin, regional education minister; Vyacheslav Gladkov, Governor of Bryansk Oblast, on Telegram Details: Farewell bell ceremonies have been cancelled in schools located 15 km from the border with Ukraine. In non-border areas of the oblast, the festivities should still take place, but the number of schoolchildren at such events will reportedly be limited to no more than 300. Bryansk Oblast governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in early May that it was impossible to hold graduation ceremonies in schools in areas bordering Ukraine, which Russia has attacked. He also suggested taking children further away from the border and presenting their certificates there.

End-of-term celebrations cancelled in schools in Russia's Bryansk Oblast

The "farewell bell" celebration on XX May has been cancelled in schools in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast, which borders Ukraine. [This is a traditional ceremony held in schools in Russia and other post-Soviet countries at the end of the school year, but before the final exams - ed.] Source: Russian state-owned news agency TASS with reference to Andrei Milekhin, regional education minister; Vyacheslav Gladkov, Governor of Bryansk Oblast, on Telegram Details: Farewell bell ceremonies have been cancelled in schools located XX km from the border with Ukraine. In non-border areas of the oblast, the festivities should still take place, but the number of schoolchildren at such events will reportedly be limited to no more than XXX. Bryansk Oblast governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in early May that it was impossible to hold graduation ceremonies in schools in areas bordering Ukraine, which Russia has attacked. He also suggested taking children further away from the border and presenting their certificates there.

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Russian officials say drone attacked military enlistment office in Bryansk Oblast

Officials in Bryansk Oblast, Russia, have said that a drone dropped an explosive device on a regional military enlistment office. Source: Aleksandr Bogomaz, Bryansk Oblast Governor, on Telegram Details: Bogomaz said that the Sevsky district was attacked. The premises of a military enlistment office were damaged as a result of an explosive device being dropped. He reported no casualties. The Russian governor accused the Ukrainian Armed Forces of the attack.

Russian officials say drone attacked military enlistment office in Bryansk Oblast

Officials in Bryansk Oblast, Russia, have said that a drone dropped an explosive device on a regional military enlistment office. Source: Aleksandr Bogomaz, Bryansk Oblast Governor, on Telegram Details: Bogomaz said that the Sevsky district was attacked. The premises of a military enlistment office were damaged as a result of an explosive device being dropped. He reported no casualties. The Russian governor accused the Ukrainian Armed Forces of the attack.

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Novice who praised Russian aggressor and rejoiced at occupation is found at Pochaiv monastery

At the Lavra (monastery) of the Holy Dormition in Pochaiv, Ternopil Oblast, in Ukraine's west, the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has exposed a novice, a member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP), who publicly justified Russia's armed aggression and the war crimes committed by the invaders. Source: Press service of the Security Service of Ukraine; General Prosecutor's Office Quote: "According to the investigation, the novice, who has been living on the territory of the Pochaiv Lavra since 2017, shared posts supporting the seizure of territories of our country and glorifying the Russian military in his personal accounts on banned Russian social networks." Details: The perpetrator used profiles on banned Russian social media to actively disseminate Kremlin propaganda narratives. He praised the top political and military leadership of the Russian Federation and attempted to discredit the Ukrainian defenders. Based on the evidence gathered, SSU investigators served him with a notice of suspicion under two articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. A preventive measure is currently being chosen for the novice, who has an outstanding conviction for murder. Earlier: On 4 April, the SSU uncovered Oleksandr Svyrydov, the former parish priest of a church in the Izium diocese of the UOC-MP, who blessed Russian troops during the occupation of Kharkiv Oblast. Svyrydov fled to Russia after the oblast was liberated.

Novice who praised Russian aggressor and rejoiced at occupation is found at Pochaiv monastery

At the Lavra (monastery) of the Holy Dormition in Pochaiv, Ternopil Oblast, in Ukraine's west, the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has exposed a novice, a member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP), who publicly justified Russia's armed aggression and the war crimes committed by the invaders. Source: Press service of the Security Service of Ukraine; General Prosecutor's Office Quote: "According to the investigation, the novice, who has been living on the territory of the Pochaiv Lavra since XXXX, shared posts supporting the seizure of territories of our country and glorifying the Russian military in his personal accounts on banned Russian social networks." Details: The perpetrator used profiles on banned Russian social media to actively disseminate Kremlin propaganda narratives. He praised the top political and military leadership of the Russian Federation and attempted to discredit the Ukrainian defenders. Based on the evidence gathered, SSU investigators served him with a notice of suspicion under two articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. A preventive measure is currently being chosen for the novice, who has an outstanding conviction for murder. Earlier: On X April, the SSU uncovered Oleksandr Svyrydov, the former parish priest of a church in the Izium diocese of the UOC-MP, who blessed Russian troops during the occupation of Kharkiv Oblast. Svyrydov fled to Russia after the oblast was liberated.

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Putin wants to gain control over Belarusian defence industry

The Kremlin is working to involve greater use of the resources of the Republic of Belarus in the war against Ukraine.Source: National Resistance Center’s website, citing Belarusian resistance movementDetails: In order to continue active military operations on the territory of Ukraine, the Russian Federation has already switched their defence industry into overdrive. The Russian government plans to increase state defence orders in 2023 and is increasing the workload of its defence industry. It also became known about the Russian Federation’s plans to open its own production of Shahed-136 Iranian drones on the territory of the country. In addition, according to Belarusian resistance movement, the Russians are trying to gain control over the Belarusian defence industry within the framework of the activities of the "union state" with the Republic of Belarus. In particular, this topic was discussed by Sergei Shoigu, Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, during his visit to Belarus in early December.Quote: "At the same time, the opportunity to fully use the Belarusian defence industry can become a bargaining chip during the talks between the dictators Putin and Lukashenko in Minsk, scheduled for 19 December. Putin continues to pressure Lukashenko to fully involve the Belarusian military in the war in Ukraine. At present, such a step is unlikely. The Belarusian army continues to serve Russian troops deployed in Belarus. It is possible that Lukashenko will be ready to make concessions regarding control over the country's defence industry during negotiations with Putin."

Putin wants to gain control over Belarusian defence industry

The Kremlin is working to involve greater use of the resources of the Republic of Belarus in the war against Ukraine.Source: National Resistance Center’s website, citing Belarusian resistance movementDetails: In order to continue active military operations on the territory of Ukraine, the Russian Federation has already switched their defence industry into overdrive. The Russian government plans to increase state defence orders in XXXX and is increasing the workload of its defence industry. It also became known about the Russian Federation’s plans to open its own production of Shahed-XXX Iranian drones on the territory of the country. In addition, according to Belarusian resistance movement, the Russians are trying to gain control over the Belarusian defence industry within the framework of the activities of the "union state" with the Republic of Belarus. In particular, this topic was discussed by Sergei Shoigu, Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, during his visit to Belarus in early December.Quote: "At the same time, the opportunity to fully use the Belarusian defence industry can become a bargaining chip during the talks between the dictators Putin and Lukashenko in Minsk, scheduled for XX December. Putin continues to pressure Lukashenko to fully involve the Belarusian military in the war in Ukraine. At present, such a step is unlikely. The Belarusian army continues to serve Russian troops deployed in Belarus. It is possible that Lukashenko will be ready to make concessions regarding control over the country's defence industry during negotiations with Putin."

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If Lukashenko sends army to Ukraine, nation will go against him – Polish President

Polish President Andrzej Duda is convinced that if Alexander Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed president of Belarus, orders his armed forces to engage in the war against Ukraine, it would mean a "total end" for his regime. Source: Duda in an interview with 1+1 TV channel Quote: "There is no doubt that Lukashenko is trying to avoid Putin forcing the Belarusian army to enter Ukraine, to engage in open combat against Ukraine. Because, firstly, it would mean death for many Belarusians who have no combat experience and suddenly, badly armed, would face Ukrainians who have been fighting for many years and who are very determined to defend their homeland. Secondly, Belarusians are not a warrior nation. Belarusians do not want to fight, so they would have to be forced to go against their Ukrainian neighbours. Lukashenko knows very well that this will mean his ultimate end. Because, in my opinion, virtually the whole nation will go against him, then. The situation may turn out to be completely unmanageable for him." Details: At the same time, Duda said that Poland did not actually recognise the Belarusian regime in a political sense. "We believe that the elections [in 2020] were falsified, that the result absolutely does not reflect who is in power there today. We believe that this is usurped power, so we do not recognise it," the Polish president said. Background: Alexander Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed president of Belarus, stated on 16 February that the Belarusian army would join the Russian Armed Forces only in the event of an attack on Belarus. The Ukrainian military states that Russian forces on the territory of Belarus are not sufficient for a successful ground offensive at the moment. Defence Intelligence of Ukraine believes that the Belarusian soldiers will be forced to obey the orders of Lukashenko, and may be involved in the invasion of Ukraine.

If Lukashenko sends army to Ukraine, nation will go against him – Polish President

Polish President Andrzej Duda is convinced that if Alexander Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed president of Belarus, orders his armed forces to engage in the war against Ukraine, it would mean a "total end" for his regime. Source: Duda in an interview with X+X TV channel Quote: "There is no doubt that Lukashenko is trying to avoid Putin forcing the Belarusian army to enter Ukraine, to engage in open combat against Ukraine. Because, firstly, it would mean death for many Belarusians who have no combat experience and suddenly, badly armed, would face Ukrainians who have been fighting for many years and who are very determined to defend their homeland. Secondly, Belarusians are not a warrior nation. Belarusians do not want to fight, so they would have to be forced to go against their Ukrainian neighbours. Lukashenko knows very well that this will mean his ultimate end. Because, in my opinion, virtually the whole nation will go against him, then. The situation may turn out to be completely unmanageable for him." Details: At the same time, Duda said that Poland did not actually recognise the Belarusian regime in a political sense. "We believe that the elections [in XXXX] were falsified, that the result absolutely does not reflect who is in power there today. We believe that this is usurped power, so we do not recognise it," the Polish president said. Background: Alexander Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed president of Belarus, stated on XX February that the Belarusian army would join the Russian Armed Forces only in the event of an attack on Belarus. The Ukrainian military states that Russian forces on the territory of Belarus are not sufficient for a successful ground offensive at the moment. Defence Intelligence of Ukraine believes that the Belarusian soldiers will be forced to obey the orders of Lukashenko, and may be involved in the invasion of Ukraine.

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Russia wants to plunge Ukraine into darkness and cold, but this will not happen

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — MONDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2022, 08:26 Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, has stated that the Russian Federation is committing acts of terrorism in the war against Ukraine, but he is sure that it will not succeed in completely depriving Ukrainians of heating and electricity. Source: Budanov, in an interview with Ukrainska PravdaDetails: He states that "everything that Russia is doing now is an act of terrorism; its main goal is to spread panic, fear and uncertainty about the future." "Panic and fear are the main weapons of terror," said Budanov. Therefore, the Russians are trying to cause serious losses to the Ukrainian energy sector and stop the export of electricity from Ukraine in order to inflict an economic blow to this state as well. Quote by Budanov: "Well, in general, as they say, plunging Ukraine into complete darkness and cold winter is their dream. But, believe me, this will not happen; all our municipal services are working accordingly, and their [Russia’s] dreams will not come true. There are indeed complications, but it is not critical yet. By the way, [here’s] an interesting point: during the entire previous period, the Russians were mostly hitting military targets, but they didn’t hit civilian targets so much. And now they don't hit the military at all, just the civilians. This once again confirms my assertion that Russia is a terrorist state, and it uses terrorist methods to achieve its goals."

Russia wants to plunge Ukraine into darkness and cold, but this will not happen

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — MONDAY, XX OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, has stated that the Russian Federation is committing acts of terrorism in the war against Ukraine, but he is sure that it will not succeed in completely depriving Ukrainians of heating and electricity. Source: Budanov, in an interview with Ukrainska PravdaDetails: He states that "everything that Russia is doing now is an act of terrorism; its main goal is to spread panic, fear and uncertainty about the future." "Panic and fear are the main weapons of terror," said Budanov. Therefore, the Russians are trying to cause serious losses to the Ukrainian energy sector and stop the export of electricity from Ukraine in order to inflict an economic blow to this state as well. Quote by Budanov: "Well, in general, as they say, plunging Ukraine into complete darkness and cold winter is their dream. But, believe me, this will not happen; all our municipal services are working accordingly, and their [Russia’s] dreams will not come true. There are indeed complications, but it is not critical yet. By the way, [here’s] an interesting point: during the entire previous period, the Russians were mostly hitting military targets, but they didn’t hit civilian targets so much. And now they don't hit the military at all, just the civilians. This once again confirms my assertion that Russia is a terrorist state, and it uses terrorist methods to achieve its goals."

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Leading expert of Russia in Germany receives at least €600,000 from Russia

German journalists have found evidence of Russian funding for Hubert Seipel, a pro-Kremlin ARD journalist considered one of Germany's leading Russia experts. Source: a joint investigation by Spiegel and ZDF, as reported by European Pravda Details: Hubert Seipel has positioned himself as one of the best experts on Putin's Russia and a Western journalist with nearly the best access to the Russian president. Seipel published a documentary about Gazprom in 2009 when his first meeting with Putin occurred. Seipel said he spent the night at Putin's residence and played pool with him in the evening. Seipel said he has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin about a hundred times since then, including accompanying him on a hunting trip to Siberia, filming him playing hockey, practising judo and swimming, and writing two books about Russia and Putin. Seipel aired a half-hour prime-time interview with Putin in November 2014. In the final weeks before 24 February 2022, Seipel claimed that NATO "surrounds Putin" and said he was confident that the Russian President would not start a war. Journalists got leaked files, known as Cyprus Confidential, a few months ago. There was evidence that Seipel had received generous funding from Russia since at least 2018 to write a book, Putin's Power: Why Europe Needs Russia, published in 2021. "The author is preparing a book about the political environment in the Russian Federation, which should be published in 2019. The sponsor wishes to support the project's development... and make it more accessible to a wide audience through supporting the author," the contract said. Also, Seipel was promised "logistical and organisational support" during information gathering in Russia. According to this contract, Seipel was supposed to receive €600,000 in three instalments during 2018-2020, but finally, the money was paid in two – €200,000 in April 2018 and €400,000 in April 2019. Another point in the contract suggested that there was a similar sponsorship contract in 2013 for Putin's biographical book. A reputable German publishing house published both. De Vere Worldwide Corporation, a company registered in the Virgin Islands, paid the money. The company's real owner is believed to be Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov. In particular, before the funds were transferred to Seipel, money from other Mordashov firms had entered the company's accounts. Seipel insisted that the money received from Russia did not influence how he talked about Russia on ARD and his books. Background: Gerhard Schröder, former German Social Democrat Chancellor, known for his friendship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, claimed that the US had supposedly disrupted "peace talks" between Ukraine and Russia at the beginning of the full-scale invasion and that Kyiv had invited him to mediate.

Leading expert of Russia in Germany receives at least €XXX,XXX from Russia

German journalists have found evidence of Russian funding for Hubert Seipel, a pro-Kremlin ARD journalist considered one of Germany's leading Russia experts. Source: a joint investigation by Spiegel and ZDF, as reported by European Pravda Details: Hubert Seipel has positioned himself as one of the best experts on Putin's Russia and a Western journalist with nearly the best access to the Russian president. Seipel published a documentary about Gazprom in XXXX when his first meeting with Putin occurred. Seipel said he spent the night at Putin's residence and played pool with him in the evening. Seipel said he has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin about a hundred times since then, including accompanying him on a hunting trip to Siberia, filming him playing hockey, practising judo and swimming, and writing two books about Russia and Putin. Seipel aired a half-hour prime-time interview with Putin in November XXXX. In the final weeks before XX February XXXX, Seipel claimed that NATO "surrounds Putin" and said he was confident that the Russian President would not start a war. Journalists got leaked files, known as Cyprus Confidential, a few months ago. There was evidence that Seipel had received generous funding from Russia since at least XXXX to write a book, Putin's Power: Why Europe Needs Russia, published in XXXX. "The author is preparing a book about the political environment in the Russian Federation, which should be published in XXXX. The sponsor wishes to support the project's development... and make it more accessible to a wide audience through supporting the author," the contract said. Also, Seipel was promised "logistical and organisational support" during information gathering in Russia. According to this contract, Seipel was supposed to receive €XXX,XXX in three instalments during XXXX-XXXX, but finally, the money was paid in two – €XXX,XXX in April XXXX and €XXX,XXX in April XXXX. Another point in the contract suggested that there was a similar sponsorship contract in XXXX for Putin's biographical book. A reputable German publishing house published both. De Vere Worldwide Corporation, a company registered in the Virgin Islands, paid the money. The company's real owner is believed to be Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov. In particular, before the funds were transferred to Seipel, money from other Mordashov firms had entered the company's accounts. Seipel insisted that the money received from Russia did not influence how he talked about Russia on ARD and his books. Background: Gerhard Schröder, former German Social Democrat Chancellor, known for his friendship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, claimed that the US had supposedly disrupted "peace talks" between Ukraine and Russia at the beginning of the full-scale invasion and that Kyiv had invited him to mediate.

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"He was preparing all his life": Ukraine's Defence Minister describes atmosphere in Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief office during first hours of Russian invasion

After it became known that Russia had launched its full-scale offensive against Ukraine on 24 February, everyone in the Ministry of Defence was on full alert. Source: Ukrainska Pravda podcastDetails: Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said that on the morning of 24 February, he arrived at the Defence Ministry, where everyone was already on full combat alert. According to him, even his office had turned into a combat position. Quote from Reznikov: "When you entered the building of the Ministry of Defence before, there were a lot of checkpoints there, all the guys on duty were just in uniforms. But when I arrived at about 05:00 on the 24th [February], they were all wearing body armour, helmets, machine guns, with the clips loaded. That is, they were equipped in full combat gear. It was immediately striking. And immediately, a number of bags [filled with sand – ed.] began to grow, which were used to make fortifications and combat positions." Details: As Reznikov recalls, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi's office was already in charge of the defence operations. Quote from Reznikov: "We received reports from the respective commanders from different areas: what was happening, where, on which front. When we received the reports, we gave an appropriate response. They would report: Such-and-such is happening, we are doing this and that.’ So, if Zaluzhnyi saw that, for example, artillery support was needed, and an [enemy] convoy was coming, he would call the person in charge of artillery. He would say: ‘Can you deliver a hit?’. ‘Yes, call it in’. There was a real live command of the troops. As for the communication devices, here are all the types of phones you know. We have our special communication, military communication, secure phones, and ordinary messengers with which you are all familiar – they were all used. There was a lot of activity, but I don't remember any particular change that would happen to Zaluzhnyi. He has always been focused and organised ever since I met him. That's why he has stayed this way. Nothing has changed for him. He had been preparing all his life for this attack, and now this moment had come. Zaluzhnyi was just doing his job. And this always gives you such confidence. Because you know how he is, and [Yevhen] Moisiuk (Zaluzhnyi’s deputy – ed.) is the same, and [Serhii] Shaptala (Chief of the General Staff – ed.) is the same, absolutely calm. Of course, a lot of swearing was included in the commands. When the ‘Fire!’order was given, it sounded a little different."

"He was preparing all his life": Ukraine's Defence Minister describes atmosphere in Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief office during first hours of Russian invasion

After it became known that Russia had launched its full-scale offensive against Ukraine on XX February, everyone in the Ministry of Defence was on full alert. Source: Ukrainska Pravda podcastDetails: Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said that on the morning of XX February, he arrived at the Defence Ministry, where everyone was already on full combat alert. According to him, even his office had turned into a combat position. Quote from Reznikov: "When you entered the building of the Ministry of Defence before, there were a lot of checkpoints there, all the guys on duty were just in uniforms. But when I arrived at about XX:XX on the XXth [February], they were all wearing body armour, helmets, machine guns, with the clips loaded. That is, they were equipped in full combat gear. It was immediately striking. And immediately, a number of bags [filled with sand – ed.] began to grow, which were used to make fortifications and combat positions." Details: As Reznikov recalls, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi's office was already in charge of the defence operations. Quote from Reznikov: "We received reports from the respective commanders from different areas: what was happening, where, on which front. When we received the reports, we gave an appropriate response. They would report: Such-and-such is happening, we are doing this and that.’ So, if Zaluzhnyi saw that, for example, artillery support was needed, and an [enemy] convoy was coming, he would call the person in charge of artillery. He would say: ‘Can you deliver a hit?’. ‘Yes, call it in’. There was a real live command of the troops. As for the communication devices, here are all the types of phones you know. We have our special communication, military communication, secure phones, and ordinary messengers with which you are all familiar – they were all used. There was a lot of activity, but I don't remember any particular change that would happen to Zaluzhnyi. He has always been focused and organised ever since I met him. That's why he has stayed this way. Nothing has changed for him. He had been preparing all his life for this attack, and now this moment had come. Zaluzhnyi was just doing his job. And this always gives you such confidence. Because you know how he is, and [Yevhen] Moisiuk (Zaluzhnyi’s deputy – ed.) is the same, and [Serhii] Shaptala (Chief of the General Staff – ed.) is the same, absolutely calm. Of course, a lot of swearing was included in the commands. When the ‘Fire!’order was given, it sounded a little different."

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Russians recruit 23,000 convicts in Wagner Group

Twenty-three thousand Wagner Group personnel, recruited from Russian prisons, are thrown into battle by the Russians and "used as cannon fodder during an assault". Source: National Resistance Center of Ukraine Quote: "In total, the occupiers have recruited 23,000 convicts, who are used as cannon fodder during an assault. The reason is that their deaths do not resonate in Russian society and therefore allows Russians not to think about losses." Details: The National Resistance Center of Ukraine has specified that assault units are formed from convicts, and aerial reconnaissance is used during assaults, through which the commanders of the groups observe the actions of their "subordinates". "At the same time, these losses do not demoralise the Wagner Group, because qualified staff and management do not participate in assaults," the Center notes.

Russians recruit XX,XXX convicts in Wagner Group

Twenty-three thousand Wagner Group personnel, recruited from Russian prisons, are thrown into battle by the Russians and "used as cannon fodder during an assault". Source: National Resistance Center of Ukraine Quote: "In total, the occupiers have recruited XX,XXX convicts, who are used as cannon fodder during an assault. The reason is that their deaths do not resonate in Russian society and therefore allows Russians not to think about losses." Details: The National Resistance Center of Ukraine has specified that assault units are formed from convicts, and aerial reconnaissance is used during assaults, through which the commanders of the groups observe the actions of their "subordinates". "At the same time, these losses do not demoralise the Wagner Group, because qualified staff and management do not participate in assaults," the Center notes.

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Ukraine and US sign agreement including US$522 million to strengthen Ukraine's energy system

Ukraine and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding on Collaboration on Ukrainian Energy System Resilience, which includes US$522 million for strengthening the energy system, of which US$100 million is subject to certain conditions. Source: the US Embassy in Ukraine, as reported by European Pravda The agreement provides for cooperation to improve the resilience of Ukraine's energy system, particularly by restoring critical infrastructure, introducing distributed generation, reforming the energy sector and promoting Ukraine's post-war transition to a low-carbon, competitive and EU-integrated energy economy. To quote the areas of cooperation: restoration of Ukraine’s damaged electricity, heating, and gas infrastructure, including the purchase and installation of main lines autotransformers, strengthening the resilience of the power system through increased adequacy and flexibility, including improvement of resiliency to power disruptions in essential services sectors like heating, water, sanitation, transport, telecommunications, and health, installation of distributed gas generation (including CCGT turbines of USA production), expansion of distributed generation from renewable and other energy sources in the power and heat sectors, strengthening of Ukraine’s physical interconnection with European gas and electricity networks, preparation and implementation of energy sector reforms in accordance with EU legislation and Ukraine's obligations under the Energy Community Treaty, civil nuclear energy cooperation, protection of Ukraine’s most critical energy infrastructure, including but not limited to areas such as physical anti-drone and anti-missile defence, physical and cybersecurity as well as the identification of cross-sectoral interdependencies and implementation of mitigation measures to prevent cascading failures due to potential power supply disruption. Quote: "Subject to the availability of funds, the United States Government intends to provide assistance to Ukraine in the total amount of US$522 million, including US$422 million in new energy assistance, and US$100 million subject to the implementation of the measures by the respective Ukrainian authorities, provided for in paragraph 3 of this section," the text reads. The conditions for providing 100 million are a number of steps in energy sector reforms, namely: approval of the new charter and creation of the Supervisory Board of the Gas TSO of Ukraine LLC by 30 October 2023; progress in the implementation of the corporatisation plan of SE NNEGC Energoatom (beginning of the competitive procedure for the election of members of the NNEGC Energoatom Supervisory Board by 30 November 2023, the establishment of Energoatom PrJSC by 31 December 2023; and the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission has until 1 April 2024 to establish the procedure, volume, degree and frequency of submission of information on wholesale trade in energy products related to REMIT legislation. For the implementation of the agreement, a Steering Committee should be created, which will include representatives of the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine, the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission, the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine, and representing the US, representatives from the State Department, the Ministry of Energy, and the US Agency for International Development. The committee will hold quarterly meetings to assess progress. The memorandum, by its nature, is not a binding agreement.

Ukraine and US sign agreement including US$XXX million to strengthen Ukraine's energy system

Ukraine and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding on Collaboration on Ukrainian Energy System Resilience, which includes US$XXX million for strengthening the energy system, of which US$XXX million is subject to certain conditions. Source: the US Embassy in Ukraine, as reported by European Pravda The agreement provides for cooperation to improve the resilience of Ukraine's energy system, particularly by restoring critical infrastructure, introducing distributed generation, reforming the energy sector and promoting Ukraine's post-war transition to a low-carbon, competitive and EU-integrated energy economy. To quote the areas of cooperation: restoration of Ukraine’s damaged electricity, heating, and gas infrastructure, including the purchase and installation of main lines autotransformers, strengthening the resilience of the power system through increased adequacy and flexibility, including improvement of resiliency to power disruptions in essential services sectors like heating, water, sanitation, transport, telecommunications, and health, installation of distributed gas generation (including CCGT turbines of USA production), expansion of distributed generation from renewable and other energy sources in the power and heat sectors, strengthening of Ukraine’s physical interconnection with European gas and electricity networks, preparation and implementation of energy sector reforms in accordance with EU legislation and Ukraine's obligations under the Energy Community Treaty, civil nuclear energy cooperation, protection of Ukraine’s most critical energy infrastructure, including but not limited to areas such as physical anti-drone and anti-missile defence, physical and cybersecurity as well as the identification of cross-sectoral interdependencies and implementation of mitigation measures to prevent cascading failures due to potential power supply disruption. Quote: "Subject to the availability of funds, the United States Government intends to provide assistance to Ukraine in the total amount of US$XXX million, including US$XXX million in new energy assistance, and US$XXX million subject to the implementation of the measures by the respective Ukrainian authorities, provided for in paragraph X of this section," the text reads. The conditions for providing XXX million are a number of steps in energy sector reforms, namely: approval of the new charter and creation of the Supervisory Board of the Gas TSO of Ukraine LLC by XX October XXXX; progress in the implementation of the corporatisation plan of SE NNEGC Energoatom (beginning of the competitive procedure for the election of members of the NNEGC Energoatom Supervisory Board by XX November XXXX, the establishment of Energoatom PrJSC by XX December XXXX; and the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission has until X April XXXX to establish the procedure, volume, degree and frequency of submission of information on wholesale trade in energy products related to REMIT legislation. For the implementation of the agreement, a Steering Committee should be created, which will include representatives of the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine, the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission, the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine, and representing the US, representatives from the State Department, the Ministry of Energy, and the US Agency for International Development. The committee will hold quarterly meetings to assess progress. The memorandum, by its nature, is not a binding agreement.

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Air-raid warnings issued across Ukraine, air defence activated on Kyiv's outskirts

An air raid siren was issued in Kyiv and several oblasts of Ukraine on the night of May 24-25, and the activation of air defence systems on the approaches to Kyiv was reported. Source: the air-raid warning map; Kyiv City Military Administration Details: The air raid siren was issued before midnight from the southern and north-central regions, as well as in Kyiv and the Oblast. Quote from Kyiv City Military Administration: "Air defence is activated in the oblast, on the approaches to Kyiv. Stay in shelters until the all-clear is announced!" Quote from the Kyiv Oblast Military Administration: "There is a threat of enemy drones in Kyiv Oblast. An air defence system has already been activated." Update: Air-raid warnings were later issued in the southern, central and western parts of Ukraine. Military monitoring sources and Telegram channels reported a threat of Russian drone attacks. After 03:00 on 25 May, an all-clear was given in most Ukrainian oblasts, except in the country's west. At 04:25, an all-clear was given in some of the western oblasts as well. By 05:47, an all-clear was given in all western oblasts.

Air-raid warnings issued across Ukraine, air defence activated on Kyiv's outskirts

An air raid siren was issued in Kyiv and several oblasts of Ukraine on the night of May XX-XX, and the activation of air defence systems on the approaches to Kyiv was reported. Source: the air-raid warning map; Kyiv City Military Administration Details: The air raid siren was issued before midnight from the southern and north-central regions, as well as in Kyiv and the Oblast. Quote from Kyiv City Military Administration: "Air defence is activated in the oblast, on the approaches to Kyiv. Stay in shelters until the all-clear is announced!" Quote from the Kyiv Oblast Military Administration: "There is a threat of enemy drones in Kyiv Oblast. An air defence system has already been activated." Update: Air-raid warnings were later issued in the southern, central and western parts of Ukraine. Military monitoring sources and Telegram channels reported a threat of Russian drone attacks. After XX:XX on XX May, an all-clear was given in most Ukrainian oblasts, except in the country's west. At XX:XX, an all-clear was given in some of the western oblasts as well. By XX:XX, an all-clear was given in all western oblasts.

sektor-gaza,izrajil

Israeli Defence Forces claim it attacked 500 Hamas targets overnight

On Monday, 9 October, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it had attacked 500 Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad targets overnight. Source: CNN; The Times of Israel; Israeli Defence Forces officer Yigal Levin on Telegram Quote CNN: "Videos and images on social media show mosques and residential buildings flattened in Gaza, as the death toll in the territory rose to at least 436 people on Monday. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Monday it attacked 500 Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad targets overnight. The Palestinian interior ministry said most of the targets were "towers, residential buildings, civil and service facilities, and many mosques." Details: The IDF asserted that it had struck two Hamas operational targets inside a mosque in Gaza. It claimed to have hit numerous apartment buildings, including the residence of Hamas secretary Ruhi Mashtaa, seven additional Hamas command centres, an Islamic Jihad command centre, and more. According to Hamas, they were not using the targeted structures, claiming that unannounced attacks were made by Israel’s forces on residential homes. Israeli Defence Forces officer Yigal Levin posted on Telegram photos and videos of allegedly hit objects. According to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), approximately 74,000 people in Gaza were displaced and seeking refuge in their schools. Background: On 7 October, Hamas launched a large-scale rocket attack on Israel, with fires breaking out in cities. As of the evening of 8 October, the death toll in Israel due to the Hamas attack had exceeded 700, with over 2,200 injured. The Wall Street Journal reported that Iranian security officials had helped plan a surprise Hamas attack on Israel and gave the green light during a meeting in Beirut last Monday. The newspaper wrote that officers of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had been working with Hamas since August to develop an air, ground and sea invasion plan. Iran's mission to the United Nations said Tehran was not involved in one of the bloodiest attacks on Israel in history. Israeli aircraft conducted further strikes on the Gaza Strip on the night of 8-9 October to "devastate the capabilities of the Hamas terror group". The soldiers have bombed not only the homes of commanders but also the houses of all militants. The IDF stated it had "severely degraded the capabilities" of the Palestinian militant group Hamas in a series of airstrikes on Gaza that lasted until the morning of 9 October.

Israeli Defence Forces claim it attacked XXX Hamas targets overnight

On Monday, X October, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it had attacked XXX Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad targets overnight. Source: CNN; The Times of Israel; Israeli Defence Forces officer Yigal Levin on Telegram Quote CNN: "Videos and images on social media show mosques and residential buildings flattened in Gaza, as the death toll in the territory rose to at least XXX people on Monday. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Monday it attacked XXX Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad targets overnight. The Palestinian interior ministry said most of the targets were "towers, residential buildings, civil and service facilities, and many mosques." Details: The IDF asserted that it had struck two Hamas operational targets inside a mosque in Gaza. It claimed to have hit numerous apartment buildings, including the residence of Hamas secretary Ruhi Mashtaa, seven additional Hamas command centres, an Islamic Jihad command centre, and more. According to Hamas, they were not using the targeted structures, claiming that unannounced attacks were made by Israel’s forces on residential homes. Israeli Defence Forces officer Yigal Levin posted on Telegram photos and videos of allegedly hit objects. According to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), approximately XX,XXX people in Gaza were displaced and seeking refuge in their schools. Background: On X October, Hamas launched a large-scale rocket attack on Israel, with fires breaking out in cities. As of the evening of X October, the death toll in Israel due to the Hamas attack had exceeded XXX, with over X,XXX injured. The Wall Street Journal reported that Iranian security officials had helped plan a surprise Hamas attack on Israel and gave the green light during a meeting in Beirut last Monday. The newspaper wrote that officers of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had been working with Hamas since August to develop an air, ground and sea invasion plan. Iran's mission to the United Nations said Tehran was not involved in one of the bloodiest attacks on Israel in history. Israeli aircraft conducted further strikes on the Gaza Strip on the night of X-X October to "devastate the capabilities of the Hamas terror group". The soldiers have bombed not only the homes of commanders but also the houses of all militants. The IDF stated it had "severely degraded the capabilities" of the Palestinian militant group Hamas in a series of airstrikes on Gaza that lasted until the morning of X October.

genshtab,rosija,vijna

Ukrainian defenders kill 530 Russian occupiers and destroy 27 artillery systems in one day

Russia continues to experience losses in its aggressive war against Ukraine. Ukraine's defenders have killed 254,380 Russian soldiers, and destroyed 4,306 Russian tanks, 5,099 artillery systems, and 4,213 UAVs. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: The total combat losses of the Russian forces from 24 February 2022 to 14 August 2023 are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]: approximately 254,380 (+530) military personnel 4,306 (+8) tanks 8,354 (+19) armoured combat vehicles 5,099 (+27) artillery systems 714 (+1) multiple-launch rocket systems 479 (+2) air defence systems 315 (+0) fixed-wing aircraft 313 (+0) helicopters 4,213 (+9) tactical UAVs 1,379 (+0) cruise missiles 18 (+0) ships/boats 7,562 (+19) vehicles and tankers 766 (+6) special vehicles and other equipment The information is being confirmed. Background: The Ukrainian Air Force shot down a Russian helicopter on the Bakhmut front on the morning of 14 August.

Ukrainian defenders kill XXX Russian occupiers and destroy XX artillery systems in one day

Russia continues to experience losses in its aggressive war against Ukraine. Ukraine's defenders have killed XXX,XXX Russian soldiers, and destroyed X,XXX Russian tanks, X,XXX artillery systems, and X,XXX UAVs. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: The total combat losses of the Russian forces from XX February XXXX to XX August XXXX are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]: approximately XXX,XXX (+XXX) military personnel X,XXX (+X) tanks X,XXX (+XX) armoured combat vehicles X,XXX (+XX) artillery systems XXX (+X) multiple-launch rocket systems XXX (+X) air defence systems XXX (+X) fixed-wing aircraft XXX (+X) helicopters X,XXX (+X) tactical UAVs X,XXX (+X) cruise missiles XX (+X) ships/boats X,XXX (+XX) vehicles and tankers XXX (+X) special vehicles and other equipment The information is being confirmed. Background: The Ukrainian Air Force shot down a Russian helicopter on the Bakhmut front on the morning of XX August.

zelensky,vijna,zhertvi

Zelenskyy: Some mayors abducted by occupiers found dead

IRYNA BALACHUK - MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022, 12:15 Volodymyr Zelenskyy. PHOTO FROM INSTAGRAM President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that some of the Ukrainian mayors who had been abducted by the occupiers were no longer alive. Source: Zelenskyy in an interview with The Economist. Zelenskyy's direct speech: "They (Russians – ed.) are kidnapping the mayors of our cities. They have killed some of them. Some of them we cannot find. Some of them we have already found, and they are dead." Details: Zelenskyy added that the Russians have replaced some mayors. According to the president, the Russian army is using the same methods in the occupied territories that it used in Donbas in 2014.

Zelenskyy: Some mayors abducted by occupiers found dead

IRYNA BALACHUK - MONDAY, MARCH XX, XXXX, XX:XX Volodymyr Zelenskyy. PHOTO FROM INSTAGRAM President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that some of the Ukrainian mayors who had been abducted by the occupiers were no longer alive. Source: Zelenskyy in an interview with The Economist. Zelenskyy's direct speech: "They (Russians – ed.) are kidnapping the mayors of our cities. They have killed some of them. Some of them we cannot find. Some of them we have already found, and they are dead." Details: Zelenskyy added that the Russians have replaced some mayors. According to the president, the Russian army is using the same methods in the occupied territories that it used in Donbas in XXXX.

zbroja,5494934ab3061,vijna

Canada to donate over US$24 million to fund military aid to Ukraine

Bill Blair, Canada's Minister of National Defence, announced a CAD 33 million (US$24.38 million) contribution to the International Fund for Ukraine, a UK-led initiative to procure military aid for Kyiv, on Sunday, 17 September. Source: European Pravda Details: Canada's contribution will cover purchasing "hundreds of short- and medium-range anti-aircraft missiles and related systems for Ukraine, essential to protecting Ukraine's critical national infrastructure". The funds will be allocated from the latest CAD 500 million financing of military assistance to Ukraine announced by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his visit to Kyiv in June. The Canadian Department of National Defence noted that the total amount of Canadian aid to Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion exceeds US$8 billion, including over US$1.8 billion in military support. As part of this assistance, Canada has provided Ukraine with AIM-7 missiles, 155-mm and 105-mm artillery ammunition, Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks and an armoured recovery vehicle, NASAMS anti-aircraft missile system with munitions, 39 armoured combat support vehicles, anti-tank weapons, small arms, M777 howitzers and ammunition, high-resolution cameras for drones, winter clothing, etc. Furthermore, over 300 members of the Canadian Armed Forces are involved in Operation UNIFER to train the Ukrainian military. Background: The International Fund for Ukraine was initiated by the United Kingdom in partnership with Norway, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland and Lithuania. In June, the fund was to be replenished with another £92 million to purchase air defence equipment for Ukraine.

Canada to donate over US$XX million to fund military aid to Ukraine

Bill Blair, Canada's Minister of National Defence, announced a CAD XX million (US$XX.XX million) contribution to the International Fund for Ukraine, a UK-led initiative to procure military aid for Kyiv, on Sunday, XX September. Source: European Pravda Details: Canada's contribution will cover purchasing "hundreds of short- and medium-range anti-aircraft missiles and related systems for Ukraine, essential to protecting Ukraine's critical national infrastructure". The funds will be allocated from the latest CAD XXX million financing of military assistance to Ukraine announced by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his visit to Kyiv in June. The Canadian Department of National Defence noted that the total amount of Canadian aid to Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion exceeds US$X billion, including over US$X.X billion in military support. As part of this assistance, Canada has provided Ukraine with AIM-X missiles, XXX-mm and XXX-mm artillery ammunition, Leopard XAX main battle tanks and an armoured recovery vehicle, NASAMS anti-aircraft missile system with munitions, XX armoured combat support vehicles, anti-tank weapons, small arms, MXXX howitzers and ammunition, high-resolution cameras for drones, winter clothing, etc. Furthermore, over XXX members of the Canadian Armed Forces are involved in Operation UNIFER to train the Ukrainian military. Background: The International Fund for Ukraine was initiated by the United Kingdom in partnership with Norway, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland and Lithuania. In June, the fund was to be replenished with another £XX million to purchase air defence equipment for Ukraine.

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Blowing up of Kakhovka HPP: Zelenskyy convenes emergency meeting of National Security Council

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, is convening an emergency meeting of the National Security Council due to the emergency situation caused by the Russian forces' blowing up of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant. Source: Oleksii Danilov, Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council Quote: "President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had decided to hold an emergency meeting of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine in connection with the blowing up of the Kakhovka Hydro Power Plant." Background: Russian occupation forces have blown up the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant, and the evacuation of local residents has begun. Read also: Flooded South: the consequences of blowing up the Kakhovka dam (in brief)

Blowing up of Kakhovka HPP: Zelenskyy convenes emergency meeting of National Security Council

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, is convening an emergency meeting of the National Security Council due to the emergency situation caused by the Russian forces' blowing up of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant. Source: Oleksii Danilov, Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council Quote: "President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had decided to hold an emergency meeting of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine in connection with the blowing up of the Kakhovka Hydro Power Plant." Background: Russian occupation forces have blown up the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant, and the evacuation of local residents has begun. Read also: Flooded South: the consequences of blowing up the Kakhovka dam (in brief)

vijna,zhertvi,kharkivska-oblast

16-year-old boy died during Russian shelling of Chuhuyiv

Iryna Balachuk – Thursday, 15 March 2022, 15:14 Last night Russian troops shelled residential buildings, markets, a hospital, and a kindergarten in Kharkiv and the Kharkiv region. A 16-year-old boy was killed during the shelling of Chuhuyiv. Source: Kharkiv Regional Police on Telegram According to the police: "During the shelling of Chuhuyiv, a 16-year-old boy was killed. The total number of victims is being confirmed." Details: Last night Russian troops shelled three high-rise apartment buildings, two private houses, yards, markets, parks, a hospital, and a kindergarten. Police reported that operative-investigative groups are visiting all sites of shelling and collecting evidence to document Russia’s war crimes. Background: On the night of 14 March, Russian forces intensified the shelling of the Kharkiv region. The police reported deaths and injuries.

XX-year-old boy died during Russian shelling of Chuhuyiv

Iryna Balachuk – Thursday, XX March XXXX, XX:XX Last night Russian troops shelled residential buildings, markets, a hospital, and a kindergarten in Kharkiv and the Kharkiv region. A XX-year-old boy was killed during the shelling of Chuhuyiv. Source: Kharkiv Regional Police on Telegram According to the police: "During the shelling of Chuhuyiv, a XX-year-old boy was killed. The total number of victims is being confirmed." Details: Last night Russian troops shelled three high-rise apartment buildings, two private houses, yards, markets, parks, a hospital, and a kindergarten. Police reported that operative-investigative groups are visiting all sites of shelling and collecting evidence to document Russia’s war crimes. Background: On the night of XX March, Russian forces intensified the shelling of the Kharkiv region. The police reported deaths and injuries.

sumska-oblast,obstril

Russian forces attack Sumy Oblast 45 times on 7 March

Russian forces carried out nearly 50 attacks on two locations in Sumy Oblast on 7 March. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration on Telegram Details: Sumy Oblast was hit a total of 45 times with mortar-launched bombs and artillery shells. The Bilopillia hromada [hromada - an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories - ed.] was hit eight times. The Esman hromada was hit 27 times with artillery and another 10 with mortars. The Oblast Military Administration stressed that the situation near the Russian-Ukrainian border remains under Ukraine’s control and that no Russian offensive units have been detected in the area.

Russian forces attack Sumy Oblast XX times on X March

Russian forces carried out nearly XX attacks on two locations in Sumy Oblast on X March. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration on Telegram Details: Sumy Oblast was hit a total of XX times with mortar-launched bombs and artillery shells. The Bilopillia hromada [hromada - an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories - ed.] was hit eight times. The Esman hromada was hit XX times with artillery and another XX with mortars. The Oblast Military Administration stressed that the situation near the Russian-Ukrainian border remains under Ukraine’s control and that no Russian offensive units have been detected in the area.

okupacia,berdyansk,zaporizkaoblast,melitopol

Explosion reported in Berdiansk centre

ROMAN PETRENKO — SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 2022, 12:26 The City Council of Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, has reported that explosions occurred in the centre of the occupied city. Source: City Council of Berdiansk; Russian media Details: It is noted that at the time when the sounds of an explosion were heard from the city centre in Berdiansk, explosions were also heard in Melitopol. Russian media confirms the explosions near the administration building and posts photos of the area of the explosion site. According to the Russians, homemade explosives were used. The City Council cites local residents who report that a car exploded.

Explosion reported in Berdiansk centre

ROMAN PETRENKO — SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER XX XXXX, XX:XX The City Council of Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, has reported that explosions occurred in the centre of the occupied city. Source: City Council of Berdiansk; Russian media Details: It is noted that at the time when the sounds of an explosion were heard from the city centre in Berdiansk, explosions were also heard in Melitopol. Russian media confirms the explosions near the administration building and posts photos of the area of the explosion site. According to the Russians, homemade explosives were used. The City Council cites local residents who report that a car exploded.

zbroja,fighters,koalitsija,ukrajina

UK and Netherlands to lead "fighter jet coalition" to provide Ukraine with F-16s

Following a meeting on Tuesday on the sidelines of the Council of Europe summit in Reykjavik, the Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands agreed to facilitate the creation of an international coalition to strengthen Ukraine's air defence. According to a statement from Downing Street, Rishi Sunak and Mark Rutte agreed to "work to build an international coalition to provide Ukraine with combat air forces and means, supporting everything from training to the purchase of F-16 fighter jets". Source: UK PM’s statement shared on Tuesday, reported by European Pravda Details: The UK prime minister has also stressed that Ukraine should become a member of the North Atlantic Alliance and discussed with his Dutch counterpart the provision of long-term security assistance to Kyiv "to ensure that they [Ukrainians – ed.] can deter future attacks". Background: In his Tuesday evening speech, President Zelenskyy also announced that the UK and the Netherlands, as well as France, had joined the so-called coalition of fighter jets. "A good start to the coalition! Thank you all!" Zelenskyy said, without giving any further details. On 15 May, it became known that the UK had agreed to start training Ukrainian pilots in the summer and was already working with other countries on the possible provision of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. In addition, French President Emmanuel Macron, after a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said that the door was "open" for training pilots from Ukraine, without specifying any details.

UK and Netherlands to lead "fighter jet coalition" to provide Ukraine with F-XXs

Following a meeting on Tuesday on the sidelines of the Council of Europe summit in Reykjavik, the Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands agreed to facilitate the creation of an international coalition to strengthen Ukraine's air defence. According to a statement from Downing Street, Rishi Sunak and Mark Rutte agreed to "work to build an international coalition to provide Ukraine with combat air forces and means, supporting everything from training to the purchase of F-XX fighter jets". Source: UK PM’s statement shared on Tuesday, reported by European Pravda Details: The UK prime minister has also stressed that Ukraine should become a member of the North Atlantic Alliance and discussed with his Dutch counterpart the provision of long-term security assistance to Kyiv "to ensure that they [Ukrainians – ed.] can deter future attacks". Background: In his Tuesday evening speech, President Zelenskyy also announced that the UK and the Netherlands, as well as France, had joined the so-called coalition of fighter jets. "A good start to the coalition! Thank you all!" Zelenskyy said, without giving any further details. On XX May, it became known that the UK had agreed to start training Ukrainian pilots in the summer and was already working with other countries on the possible provision of F-XX fighter jets to Ukraine. In addition, French President Emmanuel Macron, after a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said that the door was "open" for training pilots from Ukraine, without specifying any details.

donetsk-region,bahmut,vijna

Defence of Bakhmut continues with intense battles - Ukraine's Ground Forces commander

Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has reported that intense fighting is ongoing on the Bakhmut front. The Russian occupiers are trying to advance to the centre of Bakhmut, but Ukrainian defence forces are not allowing them to do so. Source: Syrskyi on Telegram Quote: "The defence of Bakhmut continues. Intensive fighting is taking place along the entire contact line in the area of responsibility of the Eastern Group of Forces. Enemy equipment, enemy manpower and depots are constantly being destroyed on the Bakhmut front." Details: According to Syrskyi, Russian assault groups are trying to advance from the suburbs to the city centre, but Defence Forces are working and destroying them around the clock. He also reported that artillery from the 24th King Danylo Mechanised Brigade is conducting powerful attacks on Russian positions. Paratroopers from the 80th Brigade are holding back Russian assaults, preventing them from advancing.

Defence of Bakhmut continues with intense battles - Ukraine's Ground Forces commander

Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has reported that intense fighting is ongoing on the Bakhmut front. The Russian occupiers are trying to advance to the centre of Bakhmut, but Ukrainian defence forces are not allowing them to do so. Source: Syrskyi on Telegram Quote: "The defence of Bakhmut continues. Intensive fighting is taking place along the entire contact line in the area of responsibility of the Eastern Group of Forces. Enemy equipment, enemy manpower and depots are constantly being destroyed on the Bakhmut front." Details: According to Syrskyi, Russian assault groups are trying to advance from the suburbs to the city centre, but Defence Forces are working and destroying them around the clock. He also reported that artillery from the XXth King Danylo Mechanised Brigade is conducting powerful attacks on Russian positions. Paratroopers from the XXth Brigade are holding back Russian assaults, preventing them from advancing.

dnipropetrovska-oblast,obstril,vijna,nikopol

Russians shell Nikopol district – 60,000 households without water

The Russians shelled Nikopol hromada in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on the night of 14-15 January, damaging the power line that supplies the water supply station [a hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories]. Source: Valentyn Reznichenko, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration Quote: "The Russians shelled the area three times with heavy artillery. They hit three hromadas - Chervonohryhorivka, Marhanets and Nikopol. More than 20 shells were fired at peaceful towns and villages. In Marhanets hromada, the power line supplying the local water supply pumping station was damaged. More than 60,000 households have been left without water." Details: It has been specified that there are no casualties.

Russians shell Nikopol district – XX,XXX households without water

The Russians shelled Nikopol hromada in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on the night of XX-XX January, damaging the power line that supplies the water supply station [a hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories]. Source: Valentyn Reznichenko, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration Quote: "The Russians shelled the area three times with heavy artillery. They hit three hromadas - Chervonohryhorivka, Marhanets and Nikopol. More than XX shells were fired at peaceful towns and villages. In Marhanets hromada, the power line supplying the local water supply pumping station was damaged. More than XX,XXX households have been left without water." Details: It has been specified that there are no casualties.

dnipropetrovska-oblast,electricity,vijna

Dnipropetrovsk Oblast also cut off electricity supply after Russian strikes

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — SUNDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER 2022, 21:10 Some cities and hromadas [administrative units designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories] of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast have been left without electricity due to strikes on the energy infrastructure. Source: Valentyn Reznichenko, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "Some cities and hromadas of the Oblast were left without electricity. The Russians have hit the energy infrastructure. They can't bear defeats on the battlefield." Details: Reznichenko assured that the relevant utility services were working to restore the power supply "as soon as possible." Background: On Sunday evening, it was reported that in various districts of Kharkiv and across Kharkiv Oblast, residents report lack of electricity supply; blackouts are also reported in Poltava and Sumy Oblasts.

Dnipropetrovsk Oblast also cut off electricity supply after Russian strikes

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — SUNDAY, XX SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX Some cities and hromadas [administrative units designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories] of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast have been left without electricity due to strikes on the energy infrastructure. Source: Valentyn Reznichenko, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "Some cities and hromadas of the Oblast were left without electricity. The Russians have hit the energy infrastructure. They can't bear defeats on the battlefield." Details: Reznichenko assured that the relevant utility services were working to restore the power supply "as soon as possible." Background: On Sunday evening, it was reported that in various districts of Kharkiv and across Kharkiv Oblast, residents report lack of electricity supply; blackouts are also reported in Poltava and Sumy Oblasts.

rosija,vijna

Due to failures in the war, Russia has started using more destructive artillery – Adviser to Ermak

VALENTINA ROMANENKO - SUNDAY, 20 MARCH 2022, 13:41 Due to failures in the attack on Ukraine, the Russian occupiers began to use more destructive artillery and in panic have started looking for reserves of manpower. Source: Adviser to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Mykhailo Podoliak, on Twitter Quote: "The 25th day of the war. Due to failures in the attack, the Russian army has moved to more destructive artillery: in peaceful cities, they used Kinzhal and Bastion hypersonic missile systems. Russia is panicking and has started searching for manpower reserves - pulling everything out of the Pacific area and continuing to persuade the Collective Security Treaty Organisation countries." Background: The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation announced that on 8 February, the Russian military used the hypersonic Kinzhal missile system to destroy the underground military warehouse in the west of Ukraine. US officials have confirmed that last week, Russia launched hypersonic missiles against Ukraine. On 20 March, the Ministry of Defence of Russia reported that allegedly there was one more from airspace over Crimea – it was claimed that the Kinzhal complexes destroyed the fuel and the lubricant storage area in the Mykolayiv area. Details: According to Russian media, the Kinzhal (‘Dagger’) missile is an air-to-ground system with a high-precision hypersonic aeroballistic missile. It is based on an upgraded MiG-3 long-range fighter-interceptor – the MiG-31K. According to the Russian military, it is capable of hitting targets at a range of more than 2,000 km and is also guaranteed to overcome all air and missile defence systems.

Due to failures in the war, Russia has started using more destructive artillery – Adviser to Ermak

VALENTINA ROMANENKO - SUNDAY, XX MARCH XXXX, XX:XX Due to failures in the attack on Ukraine, the Russian occupiers began to use more destructive artillery and in panic have started looking for reserves of manpower. Source: Adviser to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Mykhailo Podoliak, on Twitter Quote: "The XXth day of the war. Due to failures in the attack, the Russian army has moved to more destructive artillery: in peaceful cities, they used Kinzhal and Bastion hypersonic missile systems. Russia is panicking and has started searching for manpower reserves - pulling everything out of the Pacific area and continuing to persuade the Collective Security Treaty Organisation countries." Background: The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation announced that on X February, the Russian military used the hypersonic Kinzhal missile system to destroy the underground military warehouse in the west of Ukraine. US officials have confirmed that last week, Russia launched hypersonic missiles against Ukraine. On XX March, the Ministry of Defence of Russia reported that allegedly there was one more from airspace over Crimea – it was claimed that the Kinzhal complexes destroyed the fuel and the lubricant storage area in the Mykolayiv area. Details: According to Russian media, the Kinzhal (‘Dagger’) missile is an air-to-ground system with a high-precision hypersonic aeroballistic missile. It is based on an upgraded MiG-X long-range fighter-interceptor – the MiG-XXK. According to the Russian military, it is capable of hitting targets at a range of more than X,XXX km and is also guaranteed to overcome all air and missile defence systems.

propaganda,rosija,vijna

Russia, like USSR, is increasingly promoting forced labour for needs of war – UK Intelligence

Russia has recently seen more calls in the public space to force society to work for the needs of the war, which is rather reminiscent of the Soviet approach. Source: UK Defence Intelligence, as reported by European Pravda Quote: "In recent weeks, the tone of public debate in Russia has moved beyond merely punishing those who criticise the 'Special Military Operation' [as Russian propaganda calls the war against Ukraine] towards mandating citizens to actively make sacrifices in support of the war effort," the UK MoD stressed. Details: In particular, Russian state media and business groups have asked the country’s Ministry of Economy to allow employees a six-day workweek to meet the war's economic demands, obviously without additional payment. Leading Russian propagandist Margarita Simonyan said on 21 May 2023 that citizens should work at munitions factories for two extra hours every day after their primary job. Quote: "The evolving tone of the conversation clearly echoes a Soviet-style sense of societal compulsion. It also highlights how the leadership highly likely identifies economic performance as a decisive factor in winning the war," the UK Defence Intelligence stated Background: Earlier, UK Intelligence assessed one of Russia's information operations in the Black Sea, saying that such actions increase the risk of maritime accidents.

Russia, like USSR, is increasingly promoting forced labour for needs of war – UK Intelligence

Russia has recently seen more calls in the public space to force society to work for the needs of the war, which is rather reminiscent of the Soviet approach. Source: UK Defence Intelligence, as reported by European Pravda Quote: "In recent weeks, the tone of public debate in Russia has moved beyond merely punishing those who criticise the 'Special Military Operation' [as Russian propaganda calls the war against Ukraine] towards mandating citizens to actively make sacrifices in support of the war effort," the UK MoD stressed. Details: In particular, Russian state media and business groups have asked the country’s Ministry of Economy to allow employees a six-day workweek to meet the war's economic demands, obviously without additional payment. Leading Russian propagandist Margarita Simonyan said on XX May XXXX that citizens should work at munitions factories for two extra hours every day after their primary job. Quote: "The evolving tone of the conversation clearly echoes a Soviet-style sense of societal compulsion. It also highlights how the leadership highly likely identifies economic performance as a decisive factor in winning the war," the UK Defence Intelligence stated Background: Earlier, UK Intelligence assessed one of Russia's information operations in the Black Sea, saying that such actions increase the risk of maritime accidents.

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Kuleba offers special programme for Russian soldiers who do not want to fight in Ukraine

EUROPEAN PRAVDA – WEDNESDAY, 31 AUGUST, 2022, 09:58 Dmytro Kuleba, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, is proposing to launch a special programme for Russian soldiers who no longer want to fight in Ukraine. He said this in an interview with Reuters, according to a report from European Pravda. "The message is: save yourself and run away. Lay down your weapons, surrender to Ukrainian forces and get a chance to start a new life," said Kuleba. "I am sure that this offer has merit, because even if one Russian military man lays down his arms and decides to leave, it means saving Ukrainian lives and bringing peace closer," said Kuleba. He also again called on the European Union to ban the entry of Russian tourists, calling this measure appropriate because most Russians supported their country's "genocidal war of aggression." "The time for half-measures is over. Only a tough and consistent policy can bring results," said Kuleba. "A visa ban for Russian tourists and some other categories would be an appropriate response to Russia's genocidal war of aggression in the heart of Europe, which is supported by the vast majority of Russian citizens," he emphasised. As reported, the idea of ​​banning the issuing of tourist visas is most actively promoted by the eastern members of the EU, in particular, Russia's immediate neighbours Estonia and Finland. At the same time, France, Germany and the countries of Southern Europe, which are interested in Russian tourists, continue to oppose it. According to the EU's chief diplomat, the countries are unlikely to agree on a complete ban on tourist trips, but may agree to certain changes to the current rules for issuing visas to Russian citizens. The Czech Republic, which chairs the EU Council, has put forward a proposal to suspend the visa agreement with the Russian Federation as a compromise option. This step involves an increase in the visa fee from 35 to 80 euros, as well as an increase in the time for processing visa applications and the number of documents required for this. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

Kuleba offers special programme for Russian soldiers who do not want to fight in Ukraine

EUROPEAN PRAVDA – WEDNESDAY, XX AUGUST, XXXX, XX:XX Dmytro Kuleba, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, is proposing to launch a special programme for Russian soldiers who no longer want to fight in Ukraine. He said this in an interview with Reuters, according to a report from European Pravda. "The message is: save yourself and run away. Lay down your weapons, surrender to Ukrainian forces and get a chance to start a new life," said Kuleba. "I am sure that this offer has merit, because even if one Russian military man lays down his arms and decides to leave, it means saving Ukrainian lives and bringing peace closer," said Kuleba. He also again called on the European Union to ban the entry of Russian tourists, calling this measure appropriate because most Russians supported their country's "genocidal war of aggression." "The time for half-measures is over. Only a tough and consistent policy can bring results," said Kuleba. "A visa ban for Russian tourists and some other categories would be an appropriate response to Russia's genocidal war of aggression in the heart of Europe, which is supported by the vast majority of Russian citizens," he emphasised. As reported, the idea of ​​banning the issuing of tourist visas is most actively promoted by the eastern members of the EU, in particular, Russia's immediate neighbours Estonia and Finland. At the same time, France, Germany and the countries of Southern Europe, which are interested in Russian tourists, continue to oppose it. According to the EU's chief diplomat, the countries are unlikely to agree on a complete ban on tourist trips, but may agree to certain changes to the current rules for issuing visas to Russian citizens. The Czech Republic, which chairs the EU Council, has put forward a proposal to suspend the visa agreement with the Russian Federation as a compromise option. This step involves an increase in the visa fee from XX to XX euros, as well as an increase in the time for processing visa applications and the number of documents required for this. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

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Russian troops drop bombs with parachutes on Kharkiv

Alyona Mazurenko – Saturday, 9 April 2022, 22:05 Ihor Terekhov, Mayor of Kharkiv, reported that Russian occupying forces are dropping bombs with parachutes attached to them on Kharkiv and asked local residents to not approach such bombs. Source: Ihor Terekhov, Mayor of Kharkiv According to Terekhov: "Kharkiv has been bombed by novel types of bombs. The Russian aggressors are dropping bombs with parachutes. I urge you, under no circumstances approach such parachutes and immediately report them to rescue workers." Details: Terekhov said that 1,716 residential buildings have been destroyed since the beginning of the Russian invasion. From 10 April onwards, Kharkiv will receive an increased supply of humanitarian aid. Terekhov urged Kharkiv residents to spend the nights in bomb shelters whenever possible. Background: Oleksandr Motuzianyk, Speaker for the Ministry of Defence, said that the Russian occupying forces are preparing to capture Kharkiv and to attack Ukrainian troops in the Joint Forces Operational zone. Terekhov assured Kharkiv residents that the city was well armed and prepared to defend itself, and asked them not to succumb to panic.

Russian troops drop bombs with parachutes on Kharkiv

Alyona Mazurenko – Saturday, X April XXXX, XX:XX Ihor Terekhov, Mayor of Kharkiv, reported that Russian occupying forces are dropping bombs with parachutes attached to them on Kharkiv and asked local residents to not approach such bombs. Source: Ihor Terekhov, Mayor of Kharkiv According to Terekhov: "Kharkiv has been bombed by novel types of bombs. The Russian aggressors are dropping bombs with parachutes. I urge you, under no circumstances approach such parachutes and immediately report them to rescue workers." Details: Terekhov said that X,XXX residential buildings have been destroyed since the beginning of the Russian invasion. From XX April onwards, Kharkiv will receive an increased supply of humanitarian aid. Terekhov urged Kharkiv residents to spend the nights in bomb shelters whenever possible. Background: Oleksandr Motuzianyk, Speaker for the Ministry of Defence, said that the Russian occupying forces are preparing to capture Kharkiv and to attack Ukrainian troops in the Joint Forces Operational zone. Terekhov assured Kharkiv residents that the city was well armed and prepared to defend itself, and asked them not to succumb to panic.

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Russian Defence Ministry claims to have repelled drone attack on Moscow

The Ministry of Defence of Russia has confirmed that drones attacked Moscow on the morning of 24 July. At the same time, the ministry claims to have repelled the UAV attack. Source: Ministry of Defence of Russia on Telegram Details: The Russian Ministry of Defence said that on the morning of 24 July, it had "stopped an attempt" by two Ukrainian drones to attack targets in Moscow. "Two Ukrainian UAVs were downed by means of electronic warfare and crashed," the Russian Defence Ministry said. The ministry also reported that no one was injured in the drone attack. Background: Russian media and Telegram channels reported a drone attack on the Russian capital, damaging a building near the Russian Ministry of Defence. Another drone hit the Leroy Merlin business centre in Moscow.

Russian Defence Ministry claims to have repelled drone attack on Moscow

The Ministry of Defence of Russia has confirmed that drones attacked Moscow on the morning of XX July. At the same time, the ministry claims to have repelled the UAV attack. Source: Ministry of Defence of Russia on Telegram Details: The Russian Ministry of Defence said that on the morning of XX July, it had "stopped an attempt" by two Ukrainian drones to attack targets in Moscow. "Two Ukrainian UAVs were downed by means of electronic warfare and crashed," the Russian Defence Ministry said. The ministry also reported that no one was injured in the drone attack. Background: Russian media and Telegram channels reported a drone attack on the Russian capital, damaging a building near the Russian Ministry of Defence. Another drone hit the Leroy Merlin business centre in Moscow.

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"Sevastopol awaits, Kamchatka awaits": National Security Council Secretary shows Ukrainian missiles' testing results

Oleksii Danilov, Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, has shown successful tests of Ukrainian-made missile weapons. Source: Danilov on Facebook Quote: "The missile programme of the President of Ukraine is in action. The tests are successful, the deployment is effective. "Sevastopol is waiting, Kamchatka is waiting, Kronstadt is waiting..." [These are the lyrics of Tam, Za Tumanami ("There, Beyond the Mists"), a song by a Russian patriotic band Lyube, which is now related to Ukraine’s liberation of Russian-occupied territories]. P.S. A quiet and singing Ukrainian night..." Details: Danilov did not provide any details. At the same time, according to UP, this video is related to President Zelenskyy's statement that Ukrainian long-range weapons managed to hit a target 700 kilometres away.

"Sevastopol awaits, Kamchatka awaits": National Security Council Secretary shows Ukrainian missiles' testing results

Oleksii Danilov, Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, has shown successful tests of Ukrainian-made missile weapons. Source: Danilov on Facebook Quote: "The missile programme of the President of Ukraine is in action. The tests are successful, the deployment is effective. "Sevastopol is waiting, Kamchatka is waiting, Kronstadt is waiting..." [These are the lyrics of Tam, Za Tumanami ("There, Beyond the Mists"), a song by a Russian patriotic band Lyube, which is now related to Ukraine’s liberation of Russian-occupied territories]. P.S. A quiet and singing Ukrainian night..." Details: Danilov did not provide any details. At the same time, according to UP, this video is related to President Zelenskyy's statement that Ukrainian long-range weapons managed to hit a target XXX kilometres away.

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WP reveals ups and downs in relations between top US and Ukrainian generals

The media has described relations between Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and US General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, which has developed into a friendly one during their work together. Source: Washington Post Details: Shortly after the start of Russia’s invasion, Zaluzhnyi discussed his country's struggle for survival with Milley. And, as Zaluzhnyi said, Ukraine had only a few operational aircraft and urgently needed help from the West. At the end of the conversation, Zaluzhnyi said that he "felt like I was talking to myself". He completely stopped communicating with Milley for a week. Quote from Zaluzhnyi: "Frankly speaking, due to my youth and stupidity, I admit that it was my mistake. It was actually a disaster." More details: The Washington Post notes that this began a "crucial and complicated relationship" between the two military commanders, who eventually became personally close. Zaluzhnyi, who had been in Ukraine's top position for less than a year at the time of Russia’s full-scale invasion, said he came to rely on Milley for strategy and to get the weapons he believed Ukrainian troops needed. Quote from the Washington Post: "But the relationship, like the larger wartime ties between Washington and Kyiv, remained charged. While US officials vowed to continue supplying arms and intelligence to keep Russia at bay, they sometimes chafed at Ukraine’s demands for more, and faster, deliveries. And while the Ukrainians were grateful for US aid, they bristled at requests that they limit strikes on Russian territory." More details: The Washington Post says that for 19 months, Zaluzhnyi and Milley spent hours discussing developments on the battlefield in regular phone calls. Milley's resignation on 30 September marked the end of working relations that Zaluzhnyi called "critical to Ukraine's battlefield successes". It is also noted that Milley's regular jabs at Zaluzhnyi's age became an inside joke, a sign of the comfort the Ukrainian general began to feel around Milley. Milley brushed off the differences in their views, as the journalists say. "He is a human being," he recollected in a recent interview with The Post. "His country has been invaded by hundreds of thousands of Russian troops. ... His back is up against the wall. The level of pressure is intense. The fact that somebody gets a little angry and mad, absolutely normal. And I understood that. I’m 5,000 miles away." Quote from the Washington Post: "The generals, of course, have an interest in masking disagreements between them, or their governments. Still, the dealings between Milley and Zaluzhnyi echoed the sometimes chummy and sometimes strained ties between top military officials at consequential moments. They would speak through an interpreter on a secure line, generally with each call structured in the same way. Zaluzhnyi gave Milley his assessment of what was happening on the battlefield. Milley answered with U.S. intelligence on the same. Then, they would shift to resources: What did Ukraine need for the next 30, 60, or 90 days? How could Washington help? There were still disputes. ‘I always argue with him,’ Zaluzhny said — but those disagreements were buffered by mutual respect. In one conversation shortly before Putin’s invasion, Milley deviated from the professional to the personal. He asked Zaluzhnyi where his family would be while Zaluzhnyi commanded Ukraine’s forces against what officials feared would be a massive attack? Zaluzhnyi replied that his wife, Olena, and children would remain in Kyiv. One of his two daughters, trained in medicine, would be treating the wounded; the other would be serving in the military. ‘We will fight and die in Kyiv, if necessary,’ Zaluzhnyi told him. ‘That's when I said, ‘Wow,’’ Milley said. ‘These guys are serious guys. And he's just representative of the Ukrainian people in my mind. And he's totally committed to defending his country.’" More details: The journalists also recollected the first personal meeting between Zaluzhnyi and Milley on the Polish-Ukrainian border earlier this year. They spent several hours studying maps depicting the battlefield and discussing Zaluzhnyi's counteroffensive plans. The meeting was professional and productive, but a few months later Zaluzhnyi regretted that it was so formal. Quote from Zaluzhnyi: "I realize now that he’s not going to be here anytime soon. That man deserved that I should have done something differently. We could have met as good friends. After the official part, we could have just had a normal conversation." More details: Zaluzhnyi said he hoped for a more informal meeting later. He said that Milley had invited him to visit him after the war and offered to help the Ukrainian general get an honorary degree from the US Military Academy. Zaluzhnyi promised Milley that the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine would install a bust of him on its territory as a token of gratitude.

WP reveals ups and downs in relations between top US and Ukrainian generals

The media has described relations between Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and US General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, which has developed into a friendly one during their work together. Source: Washington Post Details: Shortly after the start of Russia’s invasion, Zaluzhnyi discussed his country's struggle for survival with Milley. And, as Zaluzhnyi said, Ukraine had only a few operational aircraft and urgently needed help from the West. At the end of the conversation, Zaluzhnyi said that he "felt like I was talking to myself". He completely stopped communicating with Milley for a week. Quote from Zaluzhnyi: "Frankly speaking, due to my youth and stupidity, I admit that it was my mistake. It was actually a disaster." More details: The Washington Post notes that this began a "crucial and complicated relationship" between the two military commanders, who eventually became personally close. Zaluzhnyi, who had been in Ukraine's top position for less than a year at the time of Russia’s full-scale invasion, said he came to rely on Milley for strategy and to get the weapons he believed Ukrainian troops needed. Quote from the Washington Post: "But the relationship, like the larger wartime ties between Washington and Kyiv, remained charged. While US officials vowed to continue supplying arms and intelligence to keep Russia at bay, they sometimes chafed at Ukraine’s demands for more, and faster, deliveries. And while the Ukrainians were grateful for US aid, they bristled at requests that they limit strikes on Russian territory." More details: The Washington Post says that for XX months, Zaluzhnyi and Milley spent hours discussing developments on the battlefield in regular phone calls. Milley's resignation on XX September marked the end of working relations that Zaluzhnyi called "critical to Ukraine's battlefield successes". It is also noted that Milley's regular jabs at Zaluzhnyi's age became an inside joke, a sign of the comfort the Ukrainian general began to feel around Milley. Milley brushed off the differences in their views, as the journalists say. "He is a human being," he recollected in a recent interview with The Post. "His country has been invaded by hundreds of thousands of Russian troops. ... His back is up against the wall. The level of pressure is intense. The fact that somebody gets a little angry and mad, absolutely normal. And I understood that. I’m X,XXX miles away." Quote from the Washington Post: "The generals, of course, have an interest in masking disagreements between them, or their governments. Still, the dealings between Milley and Zaluzhnyi echoed the sometimes chummy and sometimes strained ties between top military officials at consequential moments. They would speak through an interpreter on a secure line, generally with each call structured in the same way. Zaluzhnyi gave Milley his assessment of what was happening on the battlefield. Milley answered with U.S. intelligence on the same. Then, they would shift to resources: What did Ukraine need for the next XX, XX, or XX days? How could Washington help? There were still disputes. ‘I always argue with him,’ Zaluzhny said — but those disagreements were buffered by mutual respect. In one conversation shortly before Putin’s invasion, Milley deviated from the professional to the personal. He asked Zaluzhnyi where his family would be while Zaluzhnyi commanded Ukraine’s forces against what officials feared would be a massive attack? Zaluzhnyi replied that his wife, Olena, and children would remain in Kyiv. One of his two daughters, trained in medicine, would be treating the wounded; the other would be serving in the military. ‘We will fight and die in Kyiv, if necessary,’ Zaluzhnyi told him. ‘That's when I said, ‘Wow,’’ Milley said. ‘These guys are serious guys. And he's just representative of the Ukrainian people in my mind. And he's totally committed to defending his country.’" More details: The journalists also recollected the first personal meeting between Zaluzhnyi and Milley on the Polish-Ukrainian border earlier this year. They spent several hours studying maps depicting the battlefield and discussing Zaluzhnyi's counteroffensive plans. The meeting was professional and productive, but a few months later Zaluzhnyi regretted that it was so formal. Quote from Zaluzhnyi: "I realize now that he’s not going to be here anytime soon. That man deserved that I should have done something differently. We could have met as good friends. After the official part, we could have just had a normal conversation." More details: Zaluzhnyi said he hoped for a more informal meeting later. He said that Milley had invited him to visit him after the war and offered to help the Ukrainian general get an honorary degree from the US Military Academy. Zaluzhnyi promised Milley that the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine would install a bust of him on its territory as a token of gratitude.