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Russian governors criticise unnecessarily massive scale of mobilisation

SATURDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2022, 20:42 So far three governors of Russian regions have criticised military enlistment offices for mobilising everyone, even those who are not subject to conscription. These governors have been joined by the so-called head of Sevastopol [the main city in temporarily occupied Crimea - ed.]. Source: Meduza Details: Aysen Nikolayev, the head of Yakutia, was the first to state that military enlistment offices were mobilising citizens who did not meet the criteria of the Ministry of Defence. Next to object was the governor of Magadan Oblast, Sergey Nosov. They were followed by Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Russia-appointed "head" of Sevastopol, who said he was going to "deal with those who have been mobilised by mistake". Now Aleksandr Avdeyev, the governor of Vladimir Oblast, has reported that military enlistment offices have mobilised some citizens "by mistake". According to Avdeyev, they should return home. According to Meduza’s information, there have also been cases of citizens being unlawfully mobilised in Saratov, Volgograd and Nizhegorodsk oblasts and in the Republic of Buryatia.

Russian governors criticise unnecessarily massive scale of mobilisation

SATURDAY, XX SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX So far three governors of Russian regions have criticised military enlistment offices for mobilising everyone, even those who are not subject to conscription. These governors have been joined by the so-called head of Sevastopol [the main city in temporarily occupied Crimea - ed.]. Source: Meduza Details: Aysen Nikolayev, the head of Yakutia, was the first to state that military enlistment offices were mobilising citizens who did not meet the criteria of the Ministry of Defence. Next to object was the governor of Magadan Oblast, Sergey Nosov. They were followed by Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Russia-appointed "head" of Sevastopol, who said he was going to "deal with those who have been mobilised by mistake". Now Aleksandr Avdeyev, the governor of Vladimir Oblast, has reported that military enlistment offices have mobilised some citizens "by mistake". According to Avdeyev, they should return home. According to Meduza’s information, there have also been cases of citizens being unlawfully mobilised in Saratov, Volgograd and Nizhegorodsk oblasts and in the Republic of Buryatia.

rosija,vijna

General Staff: Russia has already "denazified" more than 22,000 of its troops

ROMAN PETRENKO — TUESDAY, 26 APRIL 2022, 10:31 Since the beginning of the war, the Russian Army has lost 22,100 of its troops. Source: General Staff Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February and 26 April 2022 comprise approximately: 22,100 military personnel (+200) killed; 918 tanks (+34 units); 2,308 armoured combat vehicles (+50 units); 416 artillery systems (+5 units); 149 multiple rocket launchers; 69 units of air defence equipment; 184 planes (+3); 154 helicopters; 1,643 (+77 units) automotive equipment; 8 ships/gunboats; 76 fuel tanks; 205 operational-tactical UAVs (+4); 31 units of special equipment (+3); 4 operational-tactical missile complexes. This information is being confirmed.

General Staff: Russia has already "denazified" more than XX,XXX of its troops

ROMAN PETRENKO — TUESDAY, XX APRIL XXXX, XX:XX Since the beginning of the war, the Russian Army has lost XX,XXX of its troops. Source: General Staff Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between XX February and XX April XXXX comprise approximately: XX,XXX military personnel (+XXX) killed; XXX tanks (+XX units); X,XXX armoured combat vehicles (+XX units); XXX artillery systems (+X units); XXX multiple rocket launchers; XX units of air defence equipment; XXX planes (+X); XXX helicopters; X,XXX (+XX units) automotive equipment; X ships/gunboats; XX fuel tanks; XXX operational-tactical UAVs (+X); XX units of special equipment (+X); X operational-tactical missile complexes. This information is being confirmed.

okupacia,zelensky,vijna

Zelenskyy: We are making gains on the front

ALONA MAZURENKO – WEDNESDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER 2022, 00:18 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine said that the defenders of Ukraine are making gains and liberating Ukrainian land from Russian occupation. Source: President Zelenskyy’s video address Quote from Zelenskyy: "As for [the situation on] the front, I will be brief and won’t offer any details just yet, even though they are favourable. We are making gains and liberating our land."

Zelenskyy: We are making gains on the front

ALONA MAZURENKO – WEDNESDAY, XX SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine said that the defenders of Ukraine are making gains and liberating Ukrainian land from Russian occupation. Source: President Zelenskyy’s video address Quote from Zelenskyy: "As for [the situation on] the front, I will be brief and won’t offer any details just yet, even though they are favourable. We are making gains and liberating our land."

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Kim shuts down Mykolaiv for 2 days

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — FRIDAY, 5 AUGUST, 2022, 12:13 A long curfew has been introduced in Mykolaiv – from 23:00 on Friday, 5 Aug until 05:00 on Monday, 8 August. Source: Vitalii Kim, head of the Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Kim: "I signed an order today according to which a curfew has been introduced in the territory of Mykolaiv from 23:00 on 5 August 2022 to 05:00 on 8 August 2022. I ask everyone to be sympathetic, plan the weekend and make purchases for these two days." Kim assured residents that honest people have nothing to worry about. If you need to walk your dog (not far from home), you need to take your documents with you. The city is closed for the weekend, and civilians will need to go around it. The authorities will not build bridges. No attack is expected from Russian forces – on the contrary, Ukrainian forces are successfully eliminating Russian units (in particular, they destroyed the S-300 division which was shelling the city). Districts of the city will also be worked out, including in regard to collaborators. Голова ОВА Віталій Кім закриває Миколаїв на 2 доби. Запроваджується комендантська година. pic.twitter.com/GNem8HHNyL Background: On 20 July, head of the Mykolaiv Oblast Military administration Vitalii Kim announced that the Oblast centre would be closed for some time for the neutralisation of collaborators and traitors. Kim has published a step-by-step guide for those who have information about the Russian artillery spotters. According to the chairman of the OMA, after a detailed check and confirmation of the information provided, citizens who help protect Mykolaiv Oblast from shelling will receive a reward of 100 dollars.

Kim shuts down Mykolaiv for X days

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — FRIDAY, X AUGUST, XXXX, XX:XX A long curfew has been introduced in Mykolaiv – from XX:XX on Friday, X Aug until XX:XX on Monday, X August. Source: Vitalii Kim, head of the Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Kim: "I signed an order today according to which a curfew has been introduced in the territory of Mykolaiv from XX:XX on X August XXXX to XX:XX on X August XXXX. I ask everyone to be sympathetic, plan the weekend and make purchases for these two days." Kim assured residents that honest people have nothing to worry about. If you need to walk your dog (not far from home), you need to take your documents with you. The city is closed for the weekend, and civilians will need to go around it. The authorities will not build bridges. No attack is expected from Russian forces – on the contrary, Ukrainian forces are successfully eliminating Russian units (in particular, they destroyed the S-XXX division which was shelling the city). Districts of the city will also be worked out, including in regard to collaborators. Голова ОВА Віталій Кім закриває Миколаїв на X доби. Запроваджується комендантська година. pic.twitter.com/GNemXHHNyL Background: On XX July, head of the Mykolaiv Oblast Military administration Vitalii Kim announced that the Oblast centre would be closed for some time for the neutralisation of collaborators and traitors. Kim has published a step-by-step guide for those who have information about the Russian artillery spotters. According to the chairman of the OMA, after a detailed check and confirmation of the information provided, citizens who help protect Mykolaiv Oblast from shelling will receive a reward of XXX dollars.

okupacia,vibukh,melitopol

Explosions ring out in occupied Melitopol

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — THURSDAY, 6 OCTOBER 2022, 13:49 In the morning of 6 October, explosions rang out in the temporarily occupied Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and smoke rose over the northern part of the city. Source: Ivan Fedorov, the Mayor of Melitopol, on Telegram Quote from Fedorov: "There are strong explosions in the morning in the temporarily occupied Melitopol and the surrounding area. Currently, thick smoke is rising in the northern part of the city." Details: The mayor added that the details are being ascertained.

Explosions ring out in occupied Melitopol

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — THURSDAY, X OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX In the morning of X October, explosions rang out in the temporarily occupied Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and smoke rose over the northern part of the city. Source: Ivan Fedorov, the Mayor of Melitopol, on Telegram Quote from Fedorov: "There are strong explosions in the morning in the temporarily occupied Melitopol and the surrounding area. Currently, thick smoke is rising in the northern part of the city." Details: The mayor added that the details are being ascertained.

kharkiv,vijna

Russian military equipment advances in Kharkiv. Street fights ensue

Official news: Head of Kharkiv RSA confirmed that the enemy’s light military equipment entered Kharkiv and is present in the centre of the city. In a tweet, the governor of Kharkiv called on Kharkiv citizens to remain in bomb shelters. He added that Ukrainian Armed Forces are neutralising the enemy. In addition: SPRAVDI Telegram channel reported that "Due to the military operation, transportation around the city of Oleksiyivka is cancelled." "Women and children should remain in bomb shelters! Ukrainian men will neutralise the enemy!" the post read. Details: Videos show several trucks and armoured vehicles moving along the streets of Kharkiv. There is fighting in Oleksiyivka, in the Hydropark region, and in the city centre. According to the available information, there is fighting on the streets. Several units of armoured equipment have been shot.

Russian military equipment advances in Kharkiv. Street fights ensue

Official news: Head of Kharkiv RSA confirmed that the enemy’s light military equipment entered Kharkiv and is present in the centre of the city. In a tweet, the governor of Kharkiv called on Kharkiv citizens to remain in bomb shelters. He added that Ukrainian Armed Forces are neutralising the enemy. In addition: SPRAVDI Telegram channel reported that "Due to the military operation, transportation around the city of Oleksiyivka is cancelled." "Women and children should remain in bomb shelters! Ukrainian men will neutralise the enemy!" the post read. Details: Videos show several trucks and armoured vehicles moving along the streets of Kharkiv. There is fighting in Oleksiyivka, in the Hydropark region, and in the city centre. According to the available information, there is fighting on the streets. Several units of armoured equipment have been shot.

poltava,poltavska-oblast,vijna,bezpilotnyky

4 Russian drones crash into civilian facilities in Poltava Oblast

Four Russian drones crashed into civilian facilities in Poltava Oblast, causing a fire. Source: Dmytro Lunin, Head of the Poltava Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Lunin: "Four enemy drones have crashed into civilian facilities. Rescue workers are at the scene, the fire is being extinguished. Early reports indicate there are no casualties." Previously: Lunin reported that explosions rang out in Poltava Oblast; he added that three Russian UAVs have been shot down.

X Russian drones crash into civilian facilities in Poltava Oblast

Four Russian drones crashed into civilian facilities in Poltava Oblast, causing a fire. Source: Dmytro Lunin, Head of the Poltava Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Lunin: "Four enemy drones have crashed into civilian facilities. Rescue workers are at the scene, the fire is being extinguished. Early reports indicate there are no casualties." Previously: Lunin reported that explosions rang out in Poltava Oblast; he added that three Russian UAVs have been shot down.

chorne-more,turechchina,rosija

Türkiye warns Russia about escalating shipping in the Black Sea

Türkiye has discussed with Russia the incident with the Sukru Okan cargo ship, which was detained by the Russian military over the weekend, and warned against attempts to escalate in the Black Sea. Source: European Pravda, citing a message of the Centre for Combating Disinformation (DMM) under the Turkish Presidency's Directorate of Communications Details: The DMM’s report concerned the refutation of reports of an alleged "attack by the Russian military on a Turkish ship". They explained that the incident with Sukru Okan occurred in international waters, and the ship, although belonging to a Turkish company, was under the flag of Panama. "Despite all this, after the interference in the ship's movement, the interlocutors in the Russian Federation were duly warned to avoid such attempts to escalate tensions in the Black Sea," the Turkish administration added. Background: The Russian Defence Ministry said that on the morning of 13 August, a Russian ship opened "warning" fire on the Sukru Okan, a bulk carrier that was heading for the port of Izmail in Odesa Oblast, Ukraine, under the flag of Palau, when the ship did not respond to the demands of the Russians to stop for inspection. The incident took place in the Black Sea. After that, the Russians allegedly landed on the ship, conducted an inspection, and then released the ship. InformNapalm, an international intelligence community, says that the Russians have lied about the inspection of the Sukru Okan cargo ship and that warning shots were fired. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the provocative actions of the Russian Federation regarding the Turkish civil vessel Sukru Okan.

Türkiye warns Russia about escalating shipping in the Black Sea

Türkiye has discussed with Russia the incident with the Sukru Okan cargo ship, which was detained by the Russian military over the weekend, and warned against attempts to escalate in the Black Sea. Source: European Pravda, citing a message of the Centre for Combating Disinformation (DMM) under the Turkish Presidency's Directorate of Communications Details: The DMM’s report concerned the refutation of reports of an alleged "attack by the Russian military on a Turkish ship". They explained that the incident with Sukru Okan occurred in international waters, and the ship, although belonging to a Turkish company, was under the flag of Panama. "Despite all this, after the interference in the ship's movement, the interlocutors in the Russian Federation were duly warned to avoid such attempts to escalate tensions in the Black Sea," the Turkish administration added. Background: The Russian Defence Ministry said that on the morning of XX August, a Russian ship opened "warning" fire on the Sukru Okan, a bulk carrier that was heading for the port of Izmail in Odesa Oblast, Ukraine, under the flag of Palau, when the ship did not respond to the demands of the Russians to stop for inspection. The incident took place in the Black Sea. After that, the Russians allegedly landed on the ship, conducted an inspection, and then released the ship. InformNapalm, an international intelligence community, says that the Russians have lied about the inspection of the Sukru Okan cargo ship and that warning shots were fired. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the provocative actions of the Russian Federation regarding the Turkish civil vessel Sukru Okan.

okupacia,vibukh,mariupol

Loud explosions rock Russian-occupied Mariupol

Following explosions in the Russian-occupied cities of Luhansk and Berdiansk on the morning of 16 July, blasts were heard in Mariupol, the city mayor's adviser Petro Andriushchenko says. Source: Andriushchenko on Telegram Quote from Andriushchenko: "Mariupol. Primorskyi district. Cheremushky [microdistrict of the city – ed.] and the village of Moriakiv. It's deafening." Details: Andriushchenko added that Russian air defence activity in the area was "extremely high" and that "something very nice is happening". Background: Earlier, there were reports of explosions and detonations in Luhansk, as well as blasts rocking Berdiansk.

Loud explosions rock Russian-occupied Mariupol

Following explosions in the Russian-occupied cities of Luhansk and Berdiansk on the morning of XX July, blasts were heard in Mariupol, the city mayor's adviser Petro Andriushchenko says. Source: Andriushchenko on Telegram Quote from Andriushchenko: "Mariupol. Primorskyi district. Cheremushky [microdistrict of the city – ed.] and the village of Moriakiv. It's deafening." Details: Andriushchenko added that Russian air defence activity in the area was "extremely high" and that "something very nice is happening". Background: Earlier, there were reports of explosions and detonations in Luhansk, as well as blasts rocking Berdiansk.

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Russia conducts airstrikes on Kramatorsk and attacks Sloviansk

OLENA ROSHCHINA – THURSDAY, 14 JULY 2022, 09:01 On the morning of 14 July, Russian aircraft launched a rocket attack on Kramatorsk, hitting the city’s industrial district. On the night of 13-14 July, Russian occupying forces also conducted an attack on the city Sloviansk. Source: Oleksandr Honcharenko, Mayor of Kramatorsk; Kramatorsk City Council; Vadym Liakh, head of the Sloviansk City Military Administration, Sloviansk City Military Administration Quote from Honcharenko: "An uneasy morning. Kramatorsk industrial neighbourhood was attacked from the air. Electricity supply has been interrupted in parts of the city." Details: The city of Sloviansk also sustained an attack, as a result of which residential buildings were damaged. There are civilian casualties. "The city was shelled again last night and there are two casualties," Vadym Liakh said.

Russia conducts airstrikes on Kramatorsk and attacks Sloviansk

OLENA ROSHCHINA – THURSDAY, XX JULY XXXX, XX:XX On the morning of XX July, Russian aircraft launched a rocket attack on Kramatorsk, hitting the city’s industrial district. On the night of XX-XX July, Russian occupying forces also conducted an attack on the city Sloviansk. Source: Oleksandr Honcharenko, Mayor of Kramatorsk; Kramatorsk City Council; Vadym Liakh, head of the Sloviansk City Military Administration, Sloviansk City Military Administration Quote from Honcharenko: "An uneasy morning. Kramatorsk industrial neighbourhood was attacked from the air. Electricity supply has been interrupted in parts of the city." Details: The city of Sloviansk also sustained an attack, as a result of which residential buildings were damaged. There are civilian casualties. "The city was shelled again last night and there are two casualties," Vadym Liakh said.

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Fake news about Putin's death intended to test Russians' reaction – Defence Intelligence of Ukraine

Andrii Yusov, a representative of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, believes that recent fake news about the alleged death of Russian President Vladimir Putin was intended to test the reactions of ordinary Russians, the elite, and propaganda outlets. It was also a tool to influence Putin himself and part of a particular playbook. Source: Andrii Yusov on NV radio Quote: "This is sweet music for Ukrainian listeners, and it should have been good news... But it’s just a message from some anonymous Russian Telegram channels. It's an internal story that is intended for an internal Russian audience. Of course, it does little to help Putin personally, because there are many supporters of conspiracy theories in Russia. ...Internal confrontations in Russia continue. They are spread in various forms, including in internal information campaigns like this one. The basic purpose of fake news is to look at how society reacts in terms of numbers and dynamics (whether they believed it, how they reacted, what they are ready for), and to look at the reactions of individuals, the elite and the media (even propaganda outlets). In this way, the empire, which is built on the work of the secret services, learns how to continue to rule. It is also an instrument of influence on Putin himself or someone like him. He is forced to react, and [Dmitry] Peskov [Putin's press secretary – ed.] is forced to react and prove that this is not the case. That is, he is led down a certain corridor. It's obvious that this is not the end of this story, but a particular playbook." Details: Yusov also described stories such as this as "useful things to observe" for Ukraine. Background: Recently, some anonymous Russian Telegram channels claimed that Putin had died on the evening of 26 October, after which preparations for a coup d'état supposedly began in Russia, as they wanted to present his double to the public. Oleksii Danilov, Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, believes that the Russian fake news about Putin's "death" is part of the preparations for his presidential campaign.

Fake news about Putin's death intended to test Russians' reaction – Defence Intelligence of Ukraine

Andrii Yusov, a representative of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, believes that recent fake news about the alleged death of Russian President Vladimir Putin was intended to test the reactions of ordinary Russians, the elite, and propaganda outlets. It was also a tool to influence Putin himself and part of a particular playbook. Source: Andrii Yusov on NV radio Quote: "This is sweet music for Ukrainian listeners, and it should have been good news... But it’s just a message from some anonymous Russian Telegram channels. It's an internal story that is intended for an internal Russian audience. Of course, it does little to help Putin personally, because there are many supporters of conspiracy theories in Russia. ...Internal confrontations in Russia continue. They are spread in various forms, including in internal information campaigns like this one. The basic purpose of fake news is to look at how society reacts in terms of numbers and dynamics (whether they believed it, how they reacted, what they are ready for), and to look at the reactions of individuals, the elite and the media (even propaganda outlets). In this way, the empire, which is built on the work of the secret services, learns how to continue to rule. It is also an instrument of influence on Putin himself or someone like him. He is forced to react, and [Dmitry] Peskov [Putin's press secretary – ed.] is forced to react and prove that this is not the case. That is, he is led down a certain corridor. It's obvious that this is not the end of this story, but a particular playbook." Details: Yusov also described stories such as this as "useful things to observe" for Ukraine. Background: Recently, some anonymous Russian Telegram channels claimed that Putin had died on the evening of XX October, after which preparations for a coup d'état supposedly began in Russia, as they wanted to present his double to the public. Oleksii Danilov, Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, believes that the Russian fake news about Putin's "death" is part of the preparations for his presidential campaign.

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Russian missiles damaged energy facilities in 8 regions last night – Ukraine's Prime Minister

As a result of missile attacks by Russia on the night of 8-9 March, energy production and distribution facilities were damaged in eight regions of Ukraine. Source: Denys Shmyhal, Prime Minister of Ukraine Quote: "Today, Russian terrorists launched another large-scale attack against Ukraine. Mainly the energy system of Ukraine was targeted. They tried to destroy it again. And failed again. The energy systems remain intact. Temporary electricity shutdowns might happen in some areas, since energy production and distribution facilities were damaged in eight regions. The energy staff is working. Repair brigades are working. Efforts are concentrated on resuming the supply of electricity in the city of Kharkiv." Details: Missile attacks were also launched against civil infrastructure. There are casualties among civilians. Shmyhal stressed that "Russians must be punished for these crimes". Background: 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. As a result of this large-scale missile attack, the city of Kharkiv was left without electricity, water and heat, 40% of Kyiv residents were left without heating, and there were restrictions on electricity supply in the city of Odesa and Odesa Oblast. In Kyiv Oblast, emergency shutdowns of electricity were introduced, but they were quickly cancelled. In addition, due to the attack by Shakheds, the city of Zhytomyr experienced power outages, electric transport was stopped there, and the city was left without water. Russian forces have attacked Dnipropetrovsk Oblast with drones and missiles. In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, five missiles hit a critical infrastructure facility. In Odesa Oblast, missiles hit an energy infrastructure facility, and residential buildings were damaged. There were also hits on an energy facility in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. In Lviv Oblast, houses were destroyed and five people were killed, but the missile attack did not affect the energy situation in the oblast.

Russian missiles damaged energy facilities in X regions last night – Ukraine's Prime Minister

As a result of missile attacks by Russia on the night of X-X March, energy production and distribution facilities were damaged in eight regions of Ukraine. Source: Denys Shmyhal, Prime Minister of Ukraine Quote: "Today, Russian terrorists launched another large-scale attack against Ukraine. Mainly the energy system of Ukraine was targeted. They tried to destroy it again. And failed again. The energy systems remain intact. Temporary electricity shutdowns might happen in some areas, since energy production and distribution facilities were damaged in eight regions. The energy staff is working. Repair brigades are working. Efforts are concentrated on resuming the supply of electricity in the city of Kharkiv." Details: Missile attacks were also launched against civil infrastructure. There are casualties among civilians. Shmyhal stressed that "Russians must be punished for these crimes". Background: 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. As a result of this large-scale missile attack, the city of Kharkiv was left without electricity, water and heat, XX% of Kyiv residents were left without heating, and there were restrictions on electricity supply in the city of Odesa and Odesa Oblast. In Kyiv Oblast, emergency shutdowns of electricity were introduced, but they were quickly cancelled. In addition, due to the attack by Shakheds, the city of Zhytomyr experienced power outages, electric transport was stopped there, and the city was left without water. Russian forces have attacked Dnipropetrovsk Oblast with drones and missiles. In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, five missiles hit a critical infrastructure facility. In Odesa Oblast, missiles hit an energy infrastructure facility, and residential buildings were damaged. There were also hits on an energy facility in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. In Lviv Oblast, houses were destroyed and five people were killed, but the missile attack did not affect the energy situation in the oblast.

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ISW explains why Prigozhin accuses Russian Defence Ministry of attempting to destroy Wagnerites during their withdrawal from Bakhmut

Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War believe that Wagner Group financier Yevgeny Prigozhin has escalated his feud with the Russian Defence Ministry to downplay his conflict with Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Source: ISW Details: Prigozhin stated on 2 June that representatives from the Russian Ministry of Defence had placed anti-tank mines and other explosive devices along the routes used by Wagner forces to withdraw from Bakhmut. According to Prigozhin, the mines were placed in rear areas where there is no activity on the part of Ukraine, and therefore the Defence Ministry probably intended to give Wagner a "public flogging". On 3 June, Prigozhin also responded to a coordinated information attack on him by Chechen commanders, saying that he and Kadyrov had settled the conflict. Prigozhin has also claimed that he called Kadyrov on 1 June, and they agreed that "the whole story about the conflict will be dispelled". At the same time, Prigozhin has suggested that the conflict between Kadyrov's forces and the Wagner Group could have been started by a group in the Kremlin, and hinted that the Kremlin often plays "dangerous games" that could destabilise inter-ethnic relations in Russia. Kadyrov, for his part, has not yet publicly commented on the conflict between the Chechen commanders and the Wagner PMC. Quote: "Prigozhin likely accused the Defence Ministry of trying to kill Wagner forces and the Kremlin of creating the conflict with the Chechen commanders to quickly reorient Russian discussion back to his usual targets of ire, the Russian military and political leadership. Prigozhin is also likely aiming to rally pro-war ultranationalist groups, specifically Kadyrov and Chechen commanders, to join him in criticising those targets as he has done before. Prigozhin’s flamboyant allegations are also likely an attempt to retain his heightened initiative within the Russian information space following the capture of Bakhmut. Prigozhin has consistently shaped discussions within the Russian information space leading up to the capture of Bakhmut and following the end of Wagner’s effort in the city by engaging in a near-daily series of public outbursts and demonstrative actions. Prigozhin has used his heightened profile following the capture of Bakhmut to intensify his attacks against the Russian military establishment and elites and bolster his attempt to solidify himself as the central figure of the Russian ultranationalist community. The concerted attack from Chechen commanders represents the first instance since the capture of Bakhmut that Prigozhin has not been the one to initiate larger conversations about himself and the Wagner Group within the Russian information space. Prigozhin has routinely used Wagner’s claimed responsibility for tactical gains to legitimise his pursuit of influence and his criticism of others, and he is likely also concerned that he may soon lose his current ability to dominate discussions about himself and Wagner as Wagner Group forces withdraw to rear areas to replenish and reconstitute. Prigozhin’s dramatic accusation against the Defence Ministry aims to remove any constraints resulting from his conflict with Kadyrov, shift the conversation back to criticising his opponents in the Defence Ministry, and allow Prigozhin to continue determining how he and Wagner are portrayed."

ISW explains why Prigozhin accuses Russian Defence Ministry of attempting to destroy Wagnerites during their withdrawal from Bakhmut

Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War believe that Wagner Group financier Yevgeny Prigozhin has escalated his feud with the Russian Defence Ministry to downplay his conflict with Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Source: ISW Details: Prigozhin stated on X June that representatives from the Russian Ministry of Defence had placed anti-tank mines and other explosive devices along the routes used by Wagner forces to withdraw from Bakhmut. According to Prigozhin, the mines were placed in rear areas where there is no activity on the part of Ukraine, and therefore the Defence Ministry probably intended to give Wagner a "public flogging". On X June, Prigozhin also responded to a coordinated information attack on him by Chechen commanders, saying that he and Kadyrov had settled the conflict. Prigozhin has also claimed that he called Kadyrov on X June, and they agreed that "the whole story about the conflict will be dispelled". At the same time, Prigozhin has suggested that the conflict between Kadyrov's forces and the Wagner Group could have been started by a group in the Kremlin, and hinted that the Kremlin often plays "dangerous games" that could destabilise inter-ethnic relations in Russia. Kadyrov, for his part, has not yet publicly commented on the conflict between the Chechen commanders and the Wagner PMC. Quote: "Prigozhin likely accused the Defence Ministry of trying to kill Wagner forces and the Kremlin of creating the conflict with the Chechen commanders to quickly reorient Russian discussion back to his usual targets of ire, the Russian military and political leadership. Prigozhin is also likely aiming to rally pro-war ultranationalist groups, specifically Kadyrov and Chechen commanders, to join him in criticising those targets as he has done before. Prigozhin’s flamboyant allegations are also likely an attempt to retain his heightened initiative within the Russian information space following the capture of Bakhmut. Prigozhin has consistently shaped discussions within the Russian information space leading up to the capture of Bakhmut and following the end of Wagner’s effort in the city by engaging in a near-daily series of public outbursts and demonstrative actions. Prigozhin has used his heightened profile following the capture of Bakhmut to intensify his attacks against the Russian military establishment and elites and bolster his attempt to solidify himself as the central figure of the Russian ultranationalist community. The concerted attack from Chechen commanders represents the first instance since the capture of Bakhmut that Prigozhin has not been the one to initiate larger conversations about himself and the Wagner Group within the Russian information space. Prigozhin has routinely used Wagner’s claimed responsibility for tactical gains to legitimise his pursuit of influence and his criticism of others, and he is likely also concerned that he may soon lose his current ability to dominate discussions about himself and Wagner as Wagner Group forces withdraw to rear areas to replenish and reconstitute. Prigozhin’s dramatic accusation against the Defence Ministry aims to remove any constraints resulting from his conflict with Kadyrov, shift the conversation back to criticising his opponents in the Defence Ministry, and allow Prigozhin to continue determining how he and Wagner are portrayed."

genshtab,vijna

Ukrainian defenders kill 340 Russians and destroy 20 UAVs in one day

Russia has lost 340 more servicemen, 20 UAVs, 23 armoured combat vehicles and other equipment in the war against Ukraine over the past 24 hours. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 24 August 2023 are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]: approximately 259,160 (+340) military personnel; 4,375 (+2) tanks; 8,511 (+23) armoured combat vehicles; 5,333 (+15) artillery systems; 723 (+1) multiple-launch rocket systems; 494 (+3) air defence systems; 315 (+0) fixed-wing aircraft; 316 (+0) helicopters; 4,344 (+20) tactical UAVs; 1,406 (+0) cruise missiles; 18 (+0) ships/boats; 7,773 (+28) vehicles and tankers; 801 (+1) special vehicles and other equipment.

Ukrainian defenders kill XXX Russians and destroy XX UAVs in one day

Russia has lost XXX more servicemen, XX UAVs, XX armoured combat vehicles and other equipment in the war against Ukraine over the past XX hours. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between XX February XXXX and 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 (+XX) tactical UAVs; X,XXX (+X) cruise missiles; XX (+X) ships/boats; X,XXX (+XX) vehicles and tankers; XXX (+X) special vehicles and other equipment.

kirovohradskaoblast,poltavska-oblast,vijna,donbas

Regions: Russians make no gains in the Izyum and Popasna fronts, the invaders struck the Kirovograd region

SATURDAY, 9 APRIL, 2022, 08:44 Last night, Russian troops attacked the Kirovohrad region. Fighting continues on the Izyum front in the Kharkiv region, Russia's offensive in the direction of the cities of Popasnaya and Severodonetsk in the Luhansk region is unsuccessful, and the humanitarian situation in the Kherson region is deteriorating. Source: data from the heads of regional state administrations as of 8 am on Saturday, 9 April Details: Kharkiv: Russian occupiers continued to shell residential areas through the night. Skirmishes continue on the Izyum front. There have been no gains for Russian forces. Ukrainian Armed Forces are holding their positions. Work continues to clear liberated territories in the Izyum district of debris and explosives. The evacuation of civilians continues from the cities of Barvinkove ​​and Lozova. Luhansk Region: Russian occupiers continue to destroy civilian infrastructure, launching missile and artillery strikes on roads, stations, residential areas and sites where civilians are being evacuated from areas affected by hostilities. Details of the destruction and numbers of casualties are currently being clarified. The Russian invaders continue their offensive in the direction of the cities of Popasna and Severodonetsk. They have not made any gains. Donetsk region: the settlements of Avdiivka, Kurakhove, Maryinka, Krasnohorivka, Toretsk and Ocheretyn are being shelled. There are wounded in almost every one of these settlements - information about the numbers of these is being clarified. Mariupol – there is no material change. Shelling is ongoing in the centre and the north of Donetsk region. The death toll at Kramatorsk railway station has risen to 52 , another 109 people are injured. In the Kherson region, there have been powerful explosions and shelling by "Grad" multiple rocket launchers on the outskirts of the city. "The situation in the region is becoming increasingly critical," the Regional Military Administration said. It is currently impossible to establish information on the number of victims and the extent of the damage. According to preliminary data, more than 15% of people have left the city of Kherson alone. Nearly one in five residents has fled occupied villages. In the Kirovohrad region on the evening of 8 April, at about 10 pm, there was a strike in the region. According to preliminary information, there are no significant consequences, the data are being checked. The night was relatively calm in many regions of Ukraine: in Volyn, Zakarpattia, Dnipropetrovsk, Rivne, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernivtsi, Lviv, Khmelnytsky, Kyiv, Odessa, Mykolaiv, Vinnytsia, Zaporizhia, Ternopil, Chernihiv, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, Sumy and Poltava regions.

Regions: Russians make no gains in the Izyum and Popasna fronts, the invaders struck the Kirovograd region

SATURDAY, X APRIL, XXXX, XX:XX Last night, Russian troops attacked the Kirovohrad region. Fighting continues on the Izyum front in the Kharkiv region, Russia's offensive in the direction of the cities of Popasnaya and Severodonetsk in the Luhansk region is unsuccessful, and the humanitarian situation in the Kherson region is deteriorating. Source: data from the heads of regional state administrations as of X am on Saturday, X April Details: Kharkiv: Russian occupiers continued to shell residential areas through the night. Skirmishes continue on the Izyum front. There have been no gains for Russian forces. Ukrainian Armed Forces are holding their positions. Work continues to clear liberated territories in the Izyum district of debris and explosives. The evacuation of civilians continues from the cities of Barvinkove ​​and Lozova. Luhansk Region: Russian occupiers continue to destroy civilian infrastructure, launching missile and artillery strikes on roads, stations, residential areas and sites where civilians are being evacuated from areas affected by hostilities. Details of the destruction and numbers of casualties are currently being clarified. The Russian invaders continue their offensive in the direction of the cities of Popasna and Severodonetsk. They have not made any gains. Donetsk region: the settlements of Avdiivka, Kurakhove, Maryinka, Krasnohorivka, Toretsk and Ocheretyn are being shelled. There are wounded in almost every one of these settlements - information about the numbers of these is being clarified. Mariupol – there is no material change. Shelling is ongoing in the centre and the north of Donetsk region. The death toll at Kramatorsk railway station has risen to XX , another XXX people are injured. In the Kherson region, there have been powerful explosions and shelling by "Grad" multiple rocket launchers on the outskirts of the city. "The situation in the region is becoming increasingly critical," the Regional Military Administration said. It is currently impossible to establish information on the number of victims and the extent of the damage. According to preliminary data, more than XX% of people have left the city of Kherson alone. Nearly one in five residents has fled occupied villages. In the Kirovohrad region on the evening of X April, at about XX pm, there was a strike in the region. According to preliminary information, there are no significant consequences, the data are being checked. The night was relatively calm in many regions of Ukraine: in Volyn, Zakarpattia, Dnipropetrovsk, Rivne, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernivtsi, Lviv, Khmelnytsky, Kyiv, Odessa, Mykolaiv, Vinnytsia, Zaporizhia, Ternopil, Chernihiv, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, Sumy and Poltava regions.

vijna,khersonska-oblast

Russians fire artillery and drop projectiles from drones on Kozatske village: casualty reported

Russian troops attacked the village of Kozatske in Nova Kakhovka hromada [an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.] on the morning of 6 March, injuring one woman. Source: Kherson Oblast Military AdministrationDetails: The occupiers shelled the village using artillery and dropped explosives from drones. A local resident was injured in the leg. An ambulance team promptly took the woman to the hospital, where she received the necessary assistance. Her condition allows her to continue treatment on an outpatient basis. Several houses in Kozatske were damaged, but their owners were lucky to escape injury, the Oblast Military Administration said. Quote: "The Russian army continues to destroy other people's homes and fight people who are living peacefully on their native land."

Russians fire artillery and drop projectiles from drones on Kozatske village: casualty reported

Russian troops attacked the village of Kozatske in Nova Kakhovka hromada [an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.] on the morning of X March, injuring one woman. Source: Kherson Oblast Military AdministrationDetails: The occupiers shelled the village using artillery and dropped explosives from drones. A local resident was injured in the leg. An ambulance team promptly took the woman to the hospital, where she received the necessary assistance. Her condition allows her to continue treatment on an outpatient basis. Several houses in Kozatske were damaged, but their owners were lucky to escape injury, the Oblast Military Administration said. Quote: "The Russian army continues to destroy other people's homes and fight people who are living peacefully on their native land."

khersonska-oblast

Ukraine's Armed Forces destroy two Russian ammunition storage points in occupied Oleshky

Two Russian ammunition storage points were destroyed on the night of 13 August in occupied Oleshky, Kherson Oblast. Source: Vladyslav Nazarov, spokesperson for Operational Command Pivden (South), on Telegram Quote: "Two ammunition storage points in temporarily occupied Oleshky were destroyed in the course of half a night, and there were also hits on clusters of invaders." Details: Nazarov has reported this information, but it is currently not available on Operational Command Pivden’s page.

Ukraine's Armed Forces destroy two Russian ammunition storage points in occupied Oleshky

Two Russian ammunition storage points were destroyed on the night of XX August in occupied Oleshky, Kherson Oblast. Source: Vladyslav Nazarov, spokesperson for Operational Command Pivden (South), on Telegram Quote: "Two ammunition storage points in temporarily occupied Oleshky were destroyed in the course of half a night, and there were also hits on clusters of invaders." Details: Nazarov has reported this information, but it is currently not available on Operational Command Pivden’s page.

sektor-gaza,biden,sitszinpin,ukrajina

Biden after talks with Xi: Russian war against Ukraine and situation in Gaza were discussed

US President Joe Biden has said that the Russian war against Ukraine and the situation in Gaza Strip were discussed at the talks with Xi Jingping, his Chinese counterpart. Source: Biden at a press conference after more than four hours of talks, as reported by European Pravda with reference to the Voice of America Quote: "Today, President Xi and I also exchanged views on a range of regional and global issues, including Russia’s refusal and brutal war to stop the war - and brutal war of aggression against Ukraine and - and the conflict in Gaza." Biden stated that a number of other global issues were discussed, including human rights, arrest of American citizens in China and Taiwan’s problems. "And as I always do, I raised areas where the United States has concerns about the PRC’s actions, including detained and ex- — and exit-banned U.S. citizens, human rights, and corrective — coercive activities in the South China Sea. We discussed all three of those things," Biden said. He added that he had also talked about the situation around Taiwan at the meeting. "I also stressed the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits," Biden noted. Biden and Xi met on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation – this is their first personal meeting this year and Xi’s first visit to the US in the last four years. Before the talks, Biden stated that his goal was to restore normal communication between the two countries, including contacts between the military. Relations between the two countries have been tense in the last few years due to the aggravation of geopolitical disputes in South-Eastern Asia, specifically due to the issue of Taiwan, economic competition and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Biden after talks with Xi: Russian war against Ukraine and situation in Gaza were discussed

US President Joe Biden has said that the Russian war against Ukraine and the situation in Gaza Strip were discussed at the talks with Xi Jingping, his Chinese counterpart. Source: Biden at a press conference after more than four hours of talks, as reported by European Pravda with reference to the Voice of America Quote: "Today, President Xi and I also exchanged views on a range of regional and global issues, including Russia’s refusal and brutal war to stop the war - and brutal war of aggression against Ukraine and - and the conflict in Gaza." Biden stated that a number of other global issues were discussed, including human rights, arrest of American citizens in China and Taiwan’s problems. "And as I always do, I raised areas where the United States has concerns about the PRC’s actions, including detained and ex- — and exit-banned U.S. citizens, human rights, and corrective — coercive activities in the South China Sea. We discussed all three of those things," Biden said. He added that he had also talked about the situation around Taiwan at the meeting. "I also stressed the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits," Biden noted. Biden and Xi met on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation – this is their first personal meeting this year and Xi’s first visit to the US in the last four years. Before the talks, Biden stated that his goal was to restore normal communication between the two countries, including contacts between the military. Relations between the two countries have been tense in the last few years due to the aggravation of geopolitical disputes in South-Eastern Asia, specifically due to the issue of Taiwan, economic competition and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

poloneni,obmin,ombudsmen

Ukraine's Human Rights Commissioner tells journalists over-all number of Ukrainians released from Russian captivity

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 2,015 Ukrainians have been released from Russian captivity. Source: Dmytro Lubinets, Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman), on the national joint 24/7 news cast Quote: "[Ukraine brought back] 2,105 people, this is together with today's swap." Details: Lubinets emphasised that Ukraine cannot publicly share the number of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners who are currently in captivity.

Ukraine's Human Rights Commissioner tells journalists over-all number of Ukrainians released from Russian captivity

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, X,XXX Ukrainians have been released from Russian captivity. Source: Dmytro Lubinets, Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman), on the national joint XX/X news cast Quote: "[Ukraine brought back] X,XXX people, this is together with today's swap." Details: Lubinets emphasised that Ukraine cannot publicly share the number of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners who are currently in captivity.

policia,kijivska-oblast,vijna

Body of a man killed by Russian soldiers found in Kyiv Oblast

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO - SUNDAY, 29 MAY 2022, 14:52 The body of a civilian was found by former Russian positions near the village of Makariv in the Kyiv region. Source: Kyiv Oblast Police Quote: "In a strip of forest of Vyshehrad, Kyiv police found and examined the body of a man. According to preliminary information, Russian soldiers killed the man. The victim was wearing a black hoodie, blue T-shirt, black sports pants and black socks. Along with the temporary burial, investigators found the documents of 38-year-old Serhii Ivanovych Kyslytskyi, a native of Volyn." Details: Police say they sent the body for forensic examination to determine the cause of death. The police established that the deceased had no family, he came to the Kyiv region to work as a builder.

Body of a man killed by Russian soldiers found in Kyiv Oblast

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO - SUNDAY, XX MAY XXXX, XX:XX The body of a civilian was found by former Russian positions near the village of Makariv in the Kyiv region. Source: Kyiv Oblast Police Quote: "In a strip of forest of Vyshehrad, Kyiv police found and examined the body of a man. According to preliminary information, Russian soldiers killed the man. The victim was wearing a black hoodie, blue T-shirt, black sports pants and black socks. Along with the temporary burial, investigators found the documents of XX-year-old Serhii Ivanovych Kyslytskyi, a native of Volyn." Details: Police say they sent the body for forensic examination to determine the cause of death. The police established that the deceased had no family, he came to the Kyiv region to work as a builder.

rosija,vijna

Two dozen filtration camps and prisons operating in occupied territories – Ukraine at the OSCE

Friday, 17 June 2022, 01:29 The Russians have set up at least 20 filtration camps and prisons in the temporarily occupied territories. Source: Yevhenii Tsymbaliuk, Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to International Organisations in Vienna, at the OSCE, quoted by Ukrinform Details: Human rights activists note that currently Kherson and Zaporizhia oblasts are leading in the number of abductions carried out by the Russian military in Ukraine. Torture, gender-based violence, and abductions have become "part of Russia's policy of breaking the will of the residents in the occupied territories of Ukraine." Yevhenii Tsymbaliuk recalled the "Isolation" Prison in occupied Donetsk: "We know very well about the horrors that have been going on there, so we must stop Russia from spreading this prison throughout Ukraine."

Two dozen filtration camps and prisons operating in occupied territories – Ukraine at the OSCE

Friday, XX June XXXX, XX:XX The Russians have set up at least XX filtration camps and prisons in the temporarily occupied territories. Source: Yevhenii Tsymbaliuk, Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to International Organisations in Vienna, at the OSCE, quoted by Ukrinform Details: Human rights activists note that currently Kherson and Zaporizhia oblasts are leading in the number of abductions carried out by the Russian military in Ukraine. Torture, gender-based violence, and abductions have become "part of Russia's policy of breaking the will of the residents in the occupied territories of Ukraine." Yevhenii Tsymbaliuk recalled the "Isolation" Prison in occupied Donetsk: "We know very well about the horrors that have been going on there, so we must stop Russia from spreading this prison throughout Ukraine."

okupacia,krim,belgija

Ukraine is not forgotten but we must prepare for a long-standing conflict – Belgian PM

EUROPEAN PRAVDA – TUESDAY, 23 AUGUST 2022, 19:27 Alexander de Croo, the Prime Minister of Belgium, denied that the world is beginning to forget about Ukraine and assured Kyiv of his government’s further support. Source: de Croo, during his speech at the second summit of the Crimea Platform as cited by European Pravda. "We have gathered here to confirm that Crimea is an inseparable part of Ukraine and to send a message to President Putin that whoever violates international law will bear responsibility for the consequences of his actions," de Croo emphasised. He emphasised that Belgium supports Ukraine and will continue to do so. "Unfortunately, we have to prepare for a long-standing conflict, as this aggression is turning into a war of attrition. Someone says that Ukraine is being forgotten little by little, but I want to deny it: we continue to support Ukraine, its leadership and population," said the Prime Minister of Belgium. "Our multidimensional support will remain unconditional. We have already adopted seven packages of sanctions and continue work on the eighth package; together with our partners we will promote further economic and military support to Ukraine," he emphasised. Jens Stoltenberg, the NATO Secretary General assured Ukraine of further support, which will last as long as it is needed. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

Ukraine is not forgotten but we must prepare for a long-standing conflict – Belgian PM

EUROPEAN PRAVDA – TUESDAY, XX AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX Alexander de Croo, the Prime Minister of Belgium, denied that the world is beginning to forget about Ukraine and assured Kyiv of his government’s further support. Source: de Croo, during his speech at the second summit of the Crimea Platform as cited by European Pravda. "We have gathered here to confirm that Crimea is an inseparable part of Ukraine and to send a message to President Putin that whoever violates international law will bear responsibility for the consequences of his actions," de Croo emphasised. He emphasised that Belgium supports Ukraine and will continue to do so. "Unfortunately, we have to prepare for a long-standing conflict, as this aggression is turning into a war of attrition. Someone says that Ukraine is being forgotten little by little, but I want to deny it: we continue to support Ukraine, its leadership and population," said the Prime Minister of Belgium. "Our multidimensional support will remain unconditional. We have already adopted seven packages of sanctions and continue work on the eighth package; together with our partners we will promote further economic and military support to Ukraine," he emphasised. Jens Stoltenberg, the NATO Secretary General assured Ukraine of further support, which will last as long as it is needed. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

vijna,sumska-oblast,obstril

100 Russian strikes in Sumy Oblast over past 24 hours

Olha Hlushchenko — Friday, 19 August 2022, 00:42 Three hromadas (amalgamated territorial communities) in Sumy Oblast were fired on seven times by Russian troops on Thursday, 18 August. Source: Dmytro Zhyvytskyi, Head of Sumy Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Details: On 18 August, the Russians fired on the hromadas of Bilopillia, Krasnopillia and Myropillia seven times. Nearly 100 strikes have been recorded. There were no casualties reported. However, there were cases where property was destroyed. The aggressors fired on Bilopillia hromada with tubed artillery from Russian Federation territory with 15 strikes. A non-residential building and school premises were damaged in the shelling. This attack took place at 09:30. Mortar fire started at 19:55, with 10 strikes, and artillery shelling started at 20:00, with 20 strikes. The invaders fired mortars on Krasnopillia hromada at 13:50, with 7 strikes. The Russian forces fired using 120-mm mortars on Myropillia hromada at 14:20, causing 15 strikes. The attack continued at 17:30. Civilian infrastructure was damaged following the attack.

XXX Russian strikes in Sumy Oblast over past XX hours

Olha Hlushchenko — Friday, XX August XXXX, XX:XX Three hromadas (amalgamated territorial communities) in Sumy Oblast were fired on seven times by Russian troops on Thursday, XX August. Source: Dmytro Zhyvytskyi, Head of Sumy Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Details: On XX August, the Russians fired on the hromadas of Bilopillia, Krasnopillia and Myropillia seven times. Nearly XXX strikes have been recorded. There were no casualties reported. However, there were cases where property was destroyed. The aggressors fired on Bilopillia hromada with tubed artillery from Russian Federation territory with XX strikes. A non-residential building and school premises were damaged in the shelling. This attack took place at XX:XX. Mortar fire started at XX:XX, with XX strikes, and artillery shelling started at XX:XX, with XX strikes. The invaders fired mortars on Krasnopillia hromada at XX:XX, with X strikes. The Russian forces fired using XXX-mm mortars on Myropillia hromada at XX:XX, causing XX strikes. The attack continued at XX:XX. Civilian infrastructure was damaged following the attack.

zelensky,vijna

ZELENSKYY ANNOUNCED GENERAL MOBILISATION

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a Decree on general mobilization Source: Presidential Decree Details: According to the Decree, mobilisation will take place during 90 days throughout the territory of Ukraine from the moment of its entry into force. "To launch mobilization on the territory of Vinnyts’ka, Voluyns’ka, Dnipropetrovs’ka, Donets’ka, Zhytomyrs’ka, Zakarpats’ka, Zaporiz’ka, Ivano-Frankiv’ska, Kyivs’ka, Kirovograds’ka, Luhans’ka, Lvivs’ka, Mykolaivs’ka, Odes’ka, Poltavs’ka. Rivnens’ka, Sums’ka, Ternopils’ka, Kharkivs’ka, Khersons’ka, Khelnyts’ka, Cherkas’ka, Chernivets’ka, Chernihivs’ka regions and the city of Kyiv’’, states the Decree. The call for conscripts, reservists, and engagement of the transport means to supply the military needs is instructed to be made in volumes defined according to the mobilization plans. The Headquarters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is requested to define the type and volumes of the call for conscripts, reservists and transport means within the general term of the mobilization. The Cabinet of Ministers is requested to allocate funding and take other measures, related to the announcement and conducting of the general mobilization.

ZELENSKYY ANNOUNCED GENERAL MOBILISATION

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a Decree on general mobilization Source: Presidential Decree Details: According to the Decree, mobilisation will take place during XX days throughout the territory of Ukraine from the moment of its entry into force. "To launch mobilization on the territory of Vinnyts’ka, Voluyns’ka, Dnipropetrovs’ka, Donets’ka, Zhytomyrs’ka, Zakarpats’ka, Zaporiz’ka, Ivano-Frankiv’ska, Kyivs’ka, Kirovograds’ka, Luhans’ka, Lvivs’ka, Mykolaivs’ka, Odes’ka, Poltavs’ka. Rivnens’ka, Sums’ka, Ternopils’ka, Kharkivs’ka, Khersons’ka, Khelnyts’ka, Cherkas’ka, Chernivets’ka, Chernihivs’ka regions and the city of Kyiv’’, states the Decree. The call for conscripts, reservists, and engagement of the transport means to supply the military needs is instructed to be made in volumes defined according to the mobilization plans. The Headquarters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is requested to define the type and volumes of the call for conscripts, reservists and transport means within the general term of the mobilization. The Cabinet of Ministers is requested to allocate funding and take other measures, related to the announcement and conducting of the general mobilization.

umerov,vijna,zbrojni-sili

Ukraine's Defence Minister orders investigation into Russian attack on 128th Brigade

On the evening of 4 November, Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umierov expressed his condolences to the families of the Ukrainian soldiers of the 128th Brigade who were killed in a Russian attack on the morning of 3 November. The soldiers had gathered together in one place for an awards ceremony on the occasion of Rocket Forces and Artillery Day. Source: Umierov on Facebook Quote from Umierov: "My condolences go out to the families of the fallen soldiers of the 128th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade from Zakarpattia Oblast. All the circumstances of the incident will be looked into. I have instructed the Main Inspectorate of the Ministry of Defence to conduct a full investigation into the tragedy." Why this is important: According to Ukrainska Pravda sources, Russia attacked a gathering of soldiers in the frontline village of Zaporizhzhia at 10:00 on the morning of 3 November. Neither the government nor the military said anything about the incident. News of yesterday’s attack was first reported on the evening of 4 November by the media, particularly Ukrainska Pravda. Two hours after news of the tragedy broke, it was confirmed first by the Centre for Strategic Communications of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (StratCom), and then by Umierov.

Ukraine's Defence Minister orders investigation into Russian attack on XXXth Brigade

On the evening of X November, Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umierov expressed his condolences to the families of the Ukrainian soldiers of the XXXth Brigade who were killed in a Russian attack on the morning of X November. The soldiers had gathered together in one place for an awards ceremony on the occasion of Rocket Forces and Artillery Day. Source: Umierov on Facebook Quote from Umierov: "My condolences go out to the families of the fallen soldiers of the XXXth Separate Mountain Assault Brigade from Zakarpattia Oblast. All the circumstances of the incident will be looked into. I have instructed the Main Inspectorate of the Ministry of Defence to conduct a full investigation into the tragedy." Why this is important: According to Ukrainska Pravda sources, Russia attacked a gathering of soldiers in the frontline village of Zaporizhzhia at XX:XX on the morning of X November. Neither the government nor the military said anything about the incident. News of yesterday’s attack was first reported on the evening of X November by the media, particularly Ukrainska Pravda. Two hours after news of the tragedy broke, it was confirmed first by the Centre for Strategic Communications of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (StratCom), and then by Umierov.

okupacia,evacuation,mariupol,vijna

In Mariupol more than 10 thousand people could die from diseases and unbearable conditions – the Mayor

OLENA ROSHCHINA — WEDNESDAY, 11 MAY 2022, 09:28 By the end of the year in the devastated city of Mariupol more than 10 thousand people may die from diseases and unbearable conditions; the city currently has 150-170 thousand inhabitants. Source: Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boichenko, Mariupol City Council According to Boichenko: "The occupiers have turned Mariupol into a mediaeval ghetto. There will be a corresponding death rate. Epidemics will break out without medicine and medical care, restoration of water supply and proper sewerage in the city. The majority of the current population is old and sick. Without proper conditions, mortality among vulnerable groups will dramatically increase. Some Mariupol residents have returned to the city from nearby villages because they are not allowed to enter the territory of free Ukraine due to the strict "filtration" system [of the occupiers]. But the Russians continue the genocide that began on 24 February. Our people are in mortal danger. Therefore, a complete evacuation of the city is needed." Details: Mariupol City Council posted three photos from the city that is almost occupied by Russians.

In Mariupol more than XX thousand people could die from diseases and unbearable conditions – the Mayor

OLENA ROSHCHINA — WEDNESDAY, XX MAY XXXX, XX:XX By the end of the year in the devastated city of Mariupol more than XX thousand people may die from diseases and unbearable conditions; the city currently has XXX-XXX thousand inhabitants. Source: Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boichenko, Mariupol City Council According to Boichenko: "The occupiers have turned Mariupol into a mediaeval ghetto. There will be a corresponding death rate. Epidemics will break out without medicine and medical care, restoration of water supply and proper sewerage in the city. The majority of the current population is old and sick. Without proper conditions, mortality among vulnerable groups will dramatically increase. Some Mariupol residents have returned to the city from nearby villages because they are not allowed to enter the territory of free Ukraine due to the strict "filtration" system [of the occupiers]. But the Russians continue the genocide that began on XX February. Our people are in mortal danger. Therefore, a complete evacuation of the city is needed." Details: Mariupol City Council posted three photos from the city that is almost occupied by Russians.

rosija,549aaf4151bd3,vijna,shahed

Russia hopes to manufacture Shahed drones in Belarus

Russia is considering manufacturing Shahed drones in Belarus, following a visit by Iranian engineers to the country. Source: Ukraine's National Resistance Center, citing Belarusian resistance (cited in English here). Quote from the National Resistance Center: "A working group of Iranian engineers, convened by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation and the State Security Committee of the Republic of Belarus, has visited the Gomel Radio Plant. The possibility of setting up production of kamikaze drones was discussed during the group's visit." Details: Belarusian resistance earlier reported that the Gomel plant was being used to retrofit drones. Ukraine's National Resistance Center stressed that this development indicates Russia's growing control over the Belarusian defence industry. Organising full-scale production of Iranian-designed UAVs in Belarus will help Russia address the logistical challenges it faces when transporting drones from Iran.

Russia hopes to manufacture Shahed drones in Belarus

Russia is considering manufacturing Shahed drones in Belarus, following a visit by Iranian engineers to the country. Source: Ukraine's National Resistance Center, citing Belarusian resistance (cited in English here). Quote from the National Resistance Center: "A working group of Iranian engineers, convened by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation and the State Security Committee of the Republic of Belarus, has visited the Gomel Radio Plant. The possibility of setting up production of kamikaze drones was discussed during the group's visit." Details: Belarusian resistance earlier reported that the Gomel plant was being used to retrofit drones. Ukraine's National Resistance Center stressed that this development indicates Russia's growing control over the Belarusian defence industry. Organising full-scale production of Iranian-designed UAVs in Belarus will help Russia address the logistical challenges it faces when transporting drones from Iran.

kherson,obstril,vijna,khersonska-oblast

Russia strikes central Beryslav and public utility facilities in Kherson

On 5 April, Russian forces deployed artillery to shell central Beryslav, injuring one civilian and striking public utility facilities in the city of Kherson. Source: Kherson Oblast Military Administration; Volodymyr Litvinov, Head of Beryslav District State Administration, on Telegram Details: Russian occupation forces shelled the central district of the city of Beryslav, damaging the premises of a shop. One civilian was injured and has been taken to the hospital. Russian forces also struck two public utility facilities in Kherson. There were no casualties. A wall in one of the facilities that were attacked, as well as the tarmac around it, have been damaged, and several windows have been shattered. Administrative premises at the other facility have also been damaged.

Russia strikes central Beryslav and public utility facilities in Kherson

On X April, Russian forces deployed artillery to shell central Beryslav, injuring one civilian and striking public utility facilities in the city of Kherson. Source: Kherson Oblast Military Administration; Volodymyr Litvinov, Head of Beryslav District State Administration, on Telegram Details: Russian occupation forces shelled the central district of the city of Beryslav, damaging the premises of a shop. One civilian was injured and has been taken to the hospital. Russian forces also struck two public utility facilities in Kherson. There were no casualties. A wall in one of the facilities that were attacked, as well as the tarmac around it, have been damaged, and several windows have been shattered. Administrative premises at the other facility have also been damaged.

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Poland detains two Russians on charges of espionage, they "promoted" Wagner Group

The Internal Security Agency of Poland has detained two Russians who were distributing propaganda materials promoting the Wagner Group Private Military Company. Source: Mariusz Kamiński, Minister of the Interior and Administration of Poland, on Twitter Quote: "ABW (ISA – Internal Security Agency) and the police identified and detained two Russians who were distributing propaganda materials of the Wagner Group in Kraków and Warsaw." Details: Kamiński says that both Russians have been charged with espionage. They were taken into custody. Background: Mariusz Kamiński, Minister of the Interior and Administration of Poland and the Coordinating Minister of Poland's Special Services, announced on 16 March that the Internal Security Agency had eliminated a spy network that operated in favour of Russia. Nine people were detained as part of this operation. Later in March, further arrests of spies exposed from this network took place in Poland. In particular, a Russian hockey player was detained in Poland on suspicion of espionage on 30 June. On 4 August, a citizen of Belarus who was spying for the Russian Federation was detained in Poland.

Poland detains two Russians on charges of espionage, they "promoted" Wagner Group

The Internal Security Agency of Poland has detained two Russians who were distributing propaganda materials promoting the Wagner Group Private Military Company. Source: Mariusz Kamiński, Minister of the Interior and Administration of Poland, on Twitter Quote: "ABW (ISA – Internal Security Agency) and the police identified and detained two Russians who were distributing propaganda materials of the Wagner Group in Kraków and Warsaw." Details: Kamiński says that both Russians have been charged with espionage. They were taken into custody. Background: Mariusz Kamiński, Minister of the Interior and Administration of Poland and the Coordinating Minister of Poland's Special Services, announced on XX March that the Internal Security Agency had eliminated a spy network that operated in favour of Russia. Nine people were detained as part of this operation. Later in March, further arrests of spies exposed from this network took place in Poland. In particular, a Russian hockey player was detained in Poland on suspicion of espionage on XX June. On X August, a citizen of Belarus who was spying for the Russian Federation was detained in Poland.

rozvidka,pridnistrovja

Ukrainian Intelligence told how capable Russian troops and military equipment are in Transnistria

"Evropeyska Pravda" — WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2022, 14:12 The Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has stated that the Russians are escalating the situation in Transnistria in order to use it as a psychological attack against Ukraine and are looking for ways to divide the Ukrainian army. This is stated in the message of the Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine on Telegram, according to "Evropeyska Pravda". Realising the lack of significant success in their so-called "special operation" against Ukraine and the effectiveness of Ukrainian units, the Russian occupying forces are trying to create zones of instability near the Ukrainian border and the visibility of an attack of Russian and pro-Russian armed forces from Transnistria. According to experts, the number of combat-capability and motivated personnel of the Russian Task Force in the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova, whose task is to protect ammunition depots in the village of Kovbasna, does not exceed 300 people.. More than half of all munitions stored in warehouses have expired and are not transportable. Only 7-8 thousand tons are properly functioning and can be used. About two thirds of all military equipment in Transnistria is completely or partially unusable, and there is not the material means and production capacity to repair and restore it, the ministry said. Potentially, Transnistria can be used as a springboard to establish supply lines and ensure the deployment of the Russian group in the Republic of Moldova, but this will be possible only if a land corridor with Russia through the southern regions of Ukraine is formed, the Chief Intelligence Directorate added. For more information about ​the situation in Transnistria, watch "Evropeyska Pravda"’s explanatory video , or read the text version: Transnistrian special operation. What is behind the terrorist attacks in Moldova and how Ukraine should act. Read also: Moldova with us or with Russia in the war? Simple explanations, insiders and important details

Ukrainian Intelligence told how capable Russian troops and military equipment are in Transnistria

"Evropeyska Pravda" — WEDNESDAY, X MAY XXXX, XX:XX The Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has stated that the Russians are escalating the situation in Transnistria in order to use it as a psychological attack against Ukraine and are looking for ways to divide the Ukrainian army. This is stated in the message of the Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine on Telegram, according to "Evropeyska Pravda". Realising the lack of significant success in their so-called "special operation" against Ukraine and the effectiveness of Ukrainian units, the Russian occupying forces are trying to create zones of instability near the Ukrainian border and the visibility of an attack of Russian and pro-Russian armed forces from Transnistria. According to experts, the number of combat-capability and motivated personnel of the Russian Task Force in the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova, whose task is to protect ammunition depots in the village of Kovbasna, does not exceed XXX people.. More than half of all munitions stored in warehouses have expired and are not transportable. Only X-X thousand tons are properly functioning and can be used. About two thirds of all military equipment in Transnistria is completely or partially unusable, and there is not the material means and production capacity to repair and restore it, the ministry said. Potentially, Transnistria can be used as a springboard to establish supply lines and ensure the deployment of the Russian group in the Republic of Moldova, but this will be possible only if a land corridor with Russia through the southern regions of Ukraine is formed, the Chief Intelligence Directorate added. For more information about ​the situation in Transnistria, watch "Evropeyska Pravda"’s explanatory video , or read the text version: Transnistrian special operation. What is behind the terrorist attacks in Moldova and how Ukraine should act. Read also: Moldova with us or with Russia in the war? Simple explanations, insiders and important details

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Ukraine and Japan to begin negotiations on security guarantees – Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that he and Yoshimada Hayashi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, agreed to begin preparing a bilateral document on security guarantees for Ukraine. Source: President's address; website of the President Details: Zelenskyy said that on Saturday, he had a meeting with Hayashi and representatives of Japanese business. Quote: "A very important security result today – we agreed to start preparing a bilateral document with Japan on security guarantees. We are already working with the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Now – with Japan." More details: As the President said, during the meeting, they discussed the restoration and development of Ukraine, as well as energy, transport, mine clearance, social sphere, creation of new jobs in Ukraine, telecommunications, information protection, protection of Ukrainian infrastructure, green energy, engineering, agricultural sector. He also noted that recently, Ukraine's parliamentary speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk came to Japan to attend the summit of the heads of parliaments of the G7 countries. "The summit resulted in a strong declaration. Important meetings took place. A clear support for Ukraine and strong signals that the entire Ukrainian territory must be cleared of Russian troops, and only this opens the way to achieve a just and reliable peace," the president said. During the meeting, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi reportedly announced that the Japanese side was ready to start negotiations on a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine shortly. The parties also exchanged views on the practical implementation of the Ukrainian peace formula and Japan's involvement in the preparation of the Global Peace Summit.

Ukraine and Japan to begin negotiations on security guarantees – Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that he and Yoshimada Hayashi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, agreed to begin preparing a bilateral document on security guarantees for Ukraine. Source: President's address; website of the President Details: Zelenskyy said that on Saturday, he had a meeting with Hayashi and representatives of Japanese business. Quote: "A very important security result today – we agreed to start preparing a bilateral document with Japan on security guarantees. We are already working with the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Now – with Japan." More details: As the President said, during the meeting, they discussed the restoration and development of Ukraine, as well as energy, transport, mine clearance, social sphere, creation of new jobs in Ukraine, telecommunications, information protection, protection of Ukrainian infrastructure, green energy, engineering, agricultural sector. He also noted that recently, Ukraine's parliamentary speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk came to Japan to attend the summit of the heads of parliaments of the GX countries. "The summit resulted in a strong declaration. Important meetings took place. A clear support for Ukraine and strong signals that the entire Ukrainian territory must be cleared of Russian troops, and only this opens the way to achieve a just and reliable peace," the president said. During the meeting, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi reportedly announced that the Japanese side was ready to start negotiations on a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine shortly. The parties also exchanged views on the practical implementation of the Ukrainian peace formula and Japan's involvement in the preparation of the Global Peace Summit.

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Russia plans to send up to 50,000 civilians to occupied Mariupol

About 50,000 Russian civilians may come to Russian-occupied Mariupol in Donetsk Oblast in January, according to Petro Andriushchenko, adviser to the legally elected mayor of the city. Source: Petro Andriushchenko on Telegram Quote: "Mariupol continues to be destroyed without breaks or days off. A new wave of civilian occupiers is expected today after the New Year’s holidays. The main task is to demolish and clear the city to a "zero" state as much as possible. The number of Russian citizens is expected to rise to 50,000 people in January. The occupation continues." Details: Andriushchenko said that in the village of Mangush near Mariupol, employees of the utility company which was repairing the water supply system resigned on 1 January due to a suspension of salary payments. Now, due to a lack of hands to promptly repair a water pipeline rupture, the water has started to freeze, so most of the village has been left without water, and there is almost no chance to repair it until the weather gets warmer, the adviser to the lawfully elected mayor said.

Russia plans to send up to XX,XXX civilians to occupied Mariupol

About XX,XXX Russian civilians may come to Russian-occupied Mariupol in Donetsk Oblast in January, according to Petro Andriushchenko, adviser to the legally elected mayor of the city. Source: Petro Andriushchenko on Telegram Quote: "Mariupol continues to be destroyed without breaks or days off. A new wave of civilian occupiers is expected today after the New Year’s holidays. The main task is to demolish and clear the city to a "zero" state as much as possible. The number of Russian citizens is expected to rise to XX,XXX people in January. The occupation continues." Details: Andriushchenko said that in the village of Mangush near Mariupol, employees of the utility company which was repairing the water supply system resigned on X January due to a suspension of salary payments. Now, due to a lack of hands to promptly repair a water pipeline rupture, the water has started to freeze, so most of the village has been left without water, and there is almost no chance to repair it until the weather gets warmer, the adviser to the lawfully elected mayor said.

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Israeli forces will soon see Gaza from inside – Israeli Defence Minister

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has told troops gathered near the Gaza Strip on 19 October that they would "soon see" the enclave "from the inside". Source: CNN, citing a press release from the Israeli Defence Ministry Quote from Galant: "You see Gaza now from a distance, you will soon see it from inside. The command will come." Details: CNN reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced an offensive during a separate visit to the area bordering the Gaza Strip on 19 October. "The entire nation of Israel stands behind you and we will give the hard blow to our enemies so that we can achieve victory. For victory! Ready?" Major General Yaron Finkelman, Commander of the Southern Command of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), told troops on another section of the border on Thursday that "this maneuvering will shift the war to the enemy’s side", adding that the IDF "will win on their ground". "This maneuvering will be long, difficult, long, intense, but we have the best commanders and fighters the IDF has to offer," Finkelman stated. Background: Earlier this week, Israel's ambassador to the UN said Israel was "not interested" in occupying Gaza but would do "whatever is necessary" to end Hamas.

Israeli forces will soon see Gaza from inside – Israeli Defence Minister

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has told troops gathered near the Gaza Strip on XX October that they would "soon see" the enclave "from the inside". Source: CNN, citing a press release from the Israeli Defence Ministry Quote from Galant: "You see Gaza now from a distance, you will soon see it from inside. The command will come." Details: CNN reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced an offensive during a separate visit to the area bordering the Gaza Strip on XX October. "The entire nation of Israel stands behind you and we will give the hard blow to our enemies so that we can achieve victory. For victory! Ready?" Major General Yaron Finkelman, Commander of the Southern Command of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), told troops on another section of the border on Thursday that "this maneuvering will shift the war to the enemy’s side", adding that the IDF "will win on their ground". "This maneuvering will be long, difficult, long, intense, but we have the best commanders and fighters the IDF has to offer," Finkelman stated. Background: Earlier this week, Israel's ambassador to the UN said Israel was "not interested" in occupying Gaza but would do "whatever is necessary" to end Hamas.

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Putin blames pogroms in Dagestan on influence of Ukraine and "Western special services"

At a meeting focused on the antisemitic rally in Dagestan, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine and the "agents of Western special services" influenced the unrest in Makhachkala on 29 October. Source: Russian state-owned news agency TASS Quote: "The events in Makhachkala last night were tampered with, including through social media. Not least from the territory of Ukraine with the hands of agents of Western special services." Details: In addition, Putin accused the United States of "trying to weaken Russia from within due to lack of achievement on the battlefield." Background: On Sunday, 29 October, anti-Semitic protesters broke into the airport in Makhachkala (Dagestan, Russia) and tried to board a jet that had arrived from Tel Aviv, looking specifically for Jewish people. The Prime Minister's Office and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed hope that Russian law enforcement agencies would ensure the safety of all Israeli citizens and Jews. After the video of the storming of the Makhachkala airport in search of Jews appeared online, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian antisemitism and hatred of other nations were systemic and deep-rooted. NATO said that the riots at Makhachkala airport in Russia’s Dagestan were not beneficial to the Kremlin, even though they were the result of Russian propaganda inciting hatred. Sergei Melikov, Head of Dagestan, condemned the unrest involving the search for Jews at the Makhachkala airport, adding that the incitement to it originated in Ukraine. Gulagu.net, a Russian anti-corruption, anti-torture human rights organisation and website, reported that Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) will point to a "Ukrainian trail" in antisemitic pogroms in Dagestan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine pointed out that the antisemitic rally in Dagestan is the result of the methodical work of Russian state propaganda aimed at cultivating hatred of other peoples in their citizens.

Putin blames pogroms in Dagestan on influence of Ukraine and "Western special services"

At a meeting focused on the antisemitic rally in Dagestan, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine and the "agents of Western special services" influenced the unrest in Makhachkala on XX October. Source: Russian state-owned news agency TASS Quote: "The events in Makhachkala last night were tampered with, including through social media. Not least from the territory of Ukraine with the hands of agents of Western special services." Details: In addition, Putin accused the United States of "trying to weaken Russia from within due to lack of achievement on the battlefield." Background: On Sunday, XX October, anti-Semitic protesters broke into the airport in Makhachkala (Dagestan, Russia) and tried to board a jet that had arrived from Tel Aviv, looking specifically for Jewish people. The Prime Minister's Office and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed hope that Russian law enforcement agencies would ensure the safety of all Israeli citizens and Jews. After the video of the storming of the Makhachkala airport in search of Jews appeared online, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian antisemitism and hatred of other nations were systemic and deep-rooted. NATO said that the riots at Makhachkala airport in Russia’s Dagestan were not beneficial to the Kremlin, even though they were the result of Russian propaganda inciting hatred. Sergei Melikov, Head of Dagestan, condemned the unrest involving the search for Jews at the Makhachkala airport, adding that the incitement to it originated in Ukraine. Gulagu.net, a Russian anti-corruption, anti-torture human rights organisation and website, reported that Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) will point to a "Ukrainian trail" in antisemitic pogroms in Dagestan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine pointed out that the antisemitic rally in Dagestan is the result of the methodical work of Russian state propaganda aimed at cultivating hatred of other peoples in their citizens.

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Photos emerge of Russian Askold missile carrier destroyed in Kerch

The first photographs of a Russian Askold missile carrier that was destroyed in the Zaliv shipyard in temporarily occupied Crimea have appeared online. Source: Centre for Strategic Communications; Crimean Wind Details: Ukraine’s Centre for Strategic Communications (StratCom) says the ship has sustained significant damage and may be beyond repair. Background: Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, Commander of Ukraine’s Air Force, reported that Ukrainian pilots carried out airstrikes on the infrastructure of the Zaliv shipbuilding yard in Kerch. At the time, it was not known for sure whether the ship had been destroyed. Following the explosions, the Russians claimed for half a day that "fragments of downed missiles had fallen on one of the dry docks". It was not until late in the evening on 4 November that the Russian Defence Ministry said that a ship of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet that had been stationed at the Kerch shipyard "has been damaged". On the morning of 5 November, Oleshchuk confirmed that the Ukrainian military had sunk one of the most modern ships in Russia’s Black Sea Fleet - a Kalibr cruise missile carrier.

Photos emerge of Russian Askold missile carrier destroyed in Kerch

The first photographs of a Russian Askold missile carrier that was destroyed in the Zaliv shipyard in temporarily occupied Crimea have appeared online. Source: Centre for Strategic Communications; Crimean Wind Details: Ukraine’s Centre for Strategic Communications (StratCom) says the ship has sustained significant damage and may be beyond repair. Background: Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, Commander of Ukraine’s Air Force, reported that Ukrainian pilots carried out airstrikes on the infrastructure of the Zaliv shipbuilding yard in Kerch. At the time, it was not known for sure whether the ship had been destroyed. Following the explosions, the Russians claimed for half a day that "fragments of downed missiles had fallen on one of the dry docks". It was not until late in the evening on X November that the Russian Defence Ministry said that a ship of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet that had been stationed at the Kerch shipyard "has been damaged". On the morning of X November, Oleshchuk confirmed that the Ukrainian military had sunk one of the most modern ships in Russia’s Black Sea Fleet - a Kalibr cruise missile carrier.

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Belarus calls new division formed in Poland an aggressive step

Alexander Volfovich, State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus, has called Polish plans to deploy a new division near the borders with Belarus "an aggressive step". Source: Belarusian state news agency BelTA, quoting Volfovich, reported by European Pravda Quote from Volfovich: "How can I comment on this? This cannot be considered in any way other than as an aggressive policy and unneighbourly disposition on Poland’s part not only towards Belarus, but also towards the Union State [Russia and Belarus] and the Collective Security Treaty Organisation in general." Details: Volfovich added that both Poland and the Baltic states "are focused on militarisation and increasing the military component" of an offensive, not a defensive nature, and this can only be regarded as a claim of "some aggression". According to Volfovich, Belarus is monitoring what is going on near its borders. Quote from Volfovich: "The recent decision by the presidents of Belarus and Russia to deploy a regional grouping of troops in Belarus indicates that we are taking steps primarily for strategic containment and to cool the heads of certain Western politicians." Background: Mariusz Błaszczak, Poland’s Minister of National Defence, announced on 9 January that Poland is to create the 1st Infantry Division of the Polish Legions in the east of Poland. The division will be equipped with tanks purchased from South Korea and the US. The formation of another division is part of a plan to strengthen the Polish army, particularly by increasing the number of soldiers. The Polish army is expected to increase from 164,000 to 300,000 men.

Belarus calls new division formed in Poland an aggressive step

Alexander Volfovich, State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus, has called Polish plans to deploy a new division near the borders with Belarus "an aggressive step". Source: Belarusian state news agency BelTA, quoting Volfovich, reported by European Pravda Quote from Volfovich: "How can I comment on this? This cannot be considered in any way other than as an aggressive policy and unneighbourly disposition on Poland’s part not only towards Belarus, but also towards the Union State [Russia and Belarus] and the Collective Security Treaty Organisation in general." Details: Volfovich added that both Poland and the Baltic states "are focused on militarisation and increasing the military component" of an offensive, not a defensive nature, and this can only be regarded as a claim of "some aggression". According to Volfovich, Belarus is monitoring what is going on near its borders. Quote from Volfovich: "The recent decision by the presidents of Belarus and Russia to deploy a regional grouping of troops in Belarus indicates that we are taking steps primarily for strategic containment and to cool the heads of certain Western politicians." Background: Mariusz Błaszczak, Poland’s Minister of National Defence, announced on X January that Poland is to create the Xst Infantry Division of the Polish Legions in the east of Poland. The division will be equipped with tanks purchased from South Korea and the US. The formation of another division is part of a plan to strengthen the Polish army, particularly by increasing the number of soldiers. The Polish army is expected to increase from XXX,XXX to XXX,XXX men.

zelensky,rosija,vijna

Russia has not given up plan to occupy all of Ukraine – Volodymyr Zelenskyy

IRYNA BALACHUK — Friday, 8 July 2022, 12:55 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia is constantly changing its messages about its plans for war with Ukraine but he does not believe the Kremlin's statements because Putin has not in fact given up his intention to occupy the entire country. Source: Zelenskyy in an interview with CNN Direct speech from Zelenskyy: "They did not give up their attempts (to take Kyiv). We forced them out and they withdrew. But I believe that, in general, within their state and within their military-political plans, it will be many years before they give up on occupying our state. They have always occupied our country - at first politically, then it was Crimea, then Donbas, then the full-scale invasion. Therefore, Russia's plans include a change of political leadership and the occupation of all of Ukraine. We are absolutely sure of this." Details: According to the president, the situation in the east of Ukraine is now very difficult. This is due to the fact that in Donbas, the Russian army has more artillery, MRLs and more casualties - but Russia does not take either equipment or casualties into account. Zelenskyy added that this is why Ukraine is asking its partners for more weapons in order to be able to confront the enemy. In the south, according to the president, it is "a little easier" because the Armed Forces of Ukraine control the situation and in some cases counterattack. Kharkiv region has also been almost liberated from the occupiers although the Russians still have fighting groups there. In general, according to Zelenskyy, it is necessary to "stabilise the situation in the east". When asked if Putin had allegedly achieved one of his main goals by seizing Luhansk Oblast, President Zelenskyy answered that he did not believe the Kremlin's public statements as Russia is constantly changing its rhetoric. Direct speech from Zelenskyy: "At first they claimed that they are not in Crimea, then they admitted the opposite. Then they said that they are not in the east, then they again admitted their presence. Then they said that it had been just military training near the borders of Ukraine and there would be no invasion, but it turned out differently again. Therefore, we do not believe that their plan is for the Luhansk or Donetsk Oblast. We have found their plans and maps both from downed pilots and from the military. There were prisoners who said that they were ordered to capture Kyiv in 2-3 days. Therefore, we do not believe that their plan is to seize Donetsk and Luhansk regions and we will defend our country."

Russia has not given up plan to occupy all of Ukraine – Volodymyr Zelenskyy

IRYNA BALACHUK — Friday, X July XXXX, XX:XX President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia is constantly changing its messages about its plans for war with Ukraine but he does not believe the Kremlin's statements because Putin has not in fact given up his intention to occupy the entire country. Source: Zelenskyy in an interview with CNN Direct speech from Zelenskyy: "They did not give up their attempts (to take Kyiv). We forced them out and they withdrew. But I believe that, in general, within their state and within their military-political plans, it will be many years before they give up on occupying our state. They have always occupied our country - at first politically, then it was Crimea, then Donbas, then the full-scale invasion. Therefore, Russia's plans include a change of political leadership and the occupation of all of Ukraine. We are absolutely sure of this." Details: According to the president, the situation in the east of Ukraine is now very difficult. This is due to the fact that in Donbas, the Russian army has more artillery, MRLs and more casualties - but Russia does not take either equipment or casualties into account. Zelenskyy added that this is why Ukraine is asking its partners for more weapons in order to be able to confront the enemy. In the south, according to the president, it is "a little easier" because the Armed Forces of Ukraine control the situation and in some cases counterattack. Kharkiv region has also been almost liberated from the occupiers although the Russians still have fighting groups there. In general, according to Zelenskyy, it is necessary to "stabilise the situation in the east". When asked if Putin had allegedly achieved one of his main goals by seizing Luhansk Oblast, President Zelenskyy answered that he did not believe the Kremlin's public statements as Russia is constantly changing its rhetoric. Direct speech from Zelenskyy: "At first they claimed that they are not in Crimea, then they admitted the opposite. Then they said that they are not in the east, then they again admitted their presence. Then they said that it had been just military training near the borders of Ukraine and there would be no invasion, but it turned out differently again. Therefore, we do not believe that their plan is for the Luhansk or Donetsk Oblast. We have found their plans and maps both from downed pilots and from the military. There were prisoners who said that they were ordered to capture Kyiv in X-X days. Therefore, we do not believe that their plan is to seize Donetsk and Luhansk regions and we will defend our country."

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Revealed: what Putin talked about with the Security Council

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — FRIDAY, 15 JULY 2022, 18:26 At an operational meeting with permanent members of the Security Council on Friday, Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, proposed discussing the "situation in the regions". Source: RIA Novosti Quote from Putin: "You and I work on the most acute, most sensitive issues on a daily basis, but we must not forget about the current situation in the regions of the Russian Federation either. Let's talk about that today." Details: He added that reports would be presented by Alexander Bortnikov, Director of the Federal Security Service (FSB), and Vladimir Kolokoltsev, Minister of Internal Affairs. The meeting was held via video link. No other details are currently known. Background: Earlier, Dmitry Peskov, Putin’s press secretary, announced that Putin had decided to hold an operational meeting with permanent members of Russia’s Security Council on Friday 15 July.

Revealed: what Putin talked about with the Security Council

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — FRIDAY, XX JULY XXXX, XX:XX At an operational meeting with permanent members of the Security Council on Friday, Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, proposed discussing the "situation in the regions". Source: RIA Novosti Quote from Putin: "You and I work on the most acute, most sensitive issues on a daily basis, but we must not forget about the current situation in the regions of the Russian Federation either. Let's talk about that today." Details: He added that reports would be presented by Alexander Bortnikov, Director of the Federal Security Service (FSB), and Vladimir Kolokoltsev, Minister of Internal Affairs. The meeting was held via video link. No other details are currently known. Background: Earlier, Dmitry Peskov, Putin’s press secretary, announced that Putin had decided to hold an operational meeting with permanent members of Russia’s Security Council on Friday XX July.

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Canada launches three simulators to train Ukrainian Leopard 2 crews

In addition to the eight Leopard 2 tanks transferred, Canada is also deploying three firepower simulators to train Ukrainian tank crews, which will work with them. Source: announcement by Defence Minister Anita Anand, reports European Pravda. "In addition to the eight Leopard 2 tanks that we’ve delivered to Poland, Canada has deployed three Leopard gunnery simulators to help train Ukrainian tank crews on the operation and tactics of these tanks. Our support for Ukraine is comprehensive – and it will continue." In addition to the eight Leopard 2 tanks that we’ve delivered to Poland, Canada has deployed three Leopard gunnery simulators to help train Ukrainian tank crews on the operation and tactics of these tanks. Our support for Ukraine is comprehensive – and it will continue. pic.twitter.com/653xfpNISv Before that, on 14 April, she announced that all the Leopards promised by Canada for Ukraine were already in Poland. Earlier, it was reported that Spain plans to send six Leopard 2A4s to Ukraine in the coming days, delivery will be completed by the end of April, and the Leopard 2 tanks promised by Germany arrived in Ukraine on 27 March.

Canada launches three simulators to train Ukrainian Leopard X crews

In addition to the eight Leopard X tanks transferred, Canada is also deploying three firepower simulators to train Ukrainian tank crews, which will work with them. Source: announcement by Defence Minister Anita Anand, reports European Pravda. "In addition to the eight Leopard X tanks that we’ve delivered to Poland, Canada has deployed three Leopard gunnery simulators to help train Ukrainian tank crews on the operation and tactics of these tanks. Our support for Ukraine is comprehensive – and it will continue." In addition to the eight Leopard X tanks that we’ve delivered to Poland, Canada has deployed three Leopard gunnery simulators to help train Ukrainian tank crews on the operation and tactics of these tanks. Our support for Ukraine is comprehensive – and it will continue. pic.twitter.com/XXXxfpNISv Before that, on XX April, she announced that all the Leopards promised by Canada for Ukraine were already in Poland. Earlier, it was reported that Spain plans to send six Leopard XAXs to Ukraine in the coming days, delivery will be completed by the end of April, and the Leopard X tanks promised by Germany arrived in Ukraine on XX March.

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Zelenskyy: Negotiation positions sound more realistic now

Wednesday, 16 March 2022, 01:46 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that during the Ukrainian-Russian talks the parties started voicing more realistic positions, but more time for the talks is needed. Source: Zelenskyy’s address Details: The President stated that in order to win all citizens must work in their places, including members of the negotiating team with the Russian Federation. Verbatim: "This is important. It is difficult, but important. Every war ends in an agreement. Meetings go on. Negotiation positions sound more realistic, according to the received reports." "However, we need time for decisions to be in Ukraine's best interests."

Zelenskyy: Negotiation positions sound more realistic now

Wednesday, XX March XXXX, XX:XX President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that during the Ukrainian-Russian talks the parties started voicing more realistic positions, but more time for the talks is needed. Source: Zelenskyy’s address Details: The President stated that in order to win all citizens must work in their places, including members of the negotiating team with the Russian Federation. Verbatim: "This is important. It is difficult, but important. Every war ends in an agreement. Meetings go on. Negotiation positions sound more realistic, according to the received reports." "However, we need time for decisions to be in Ukraine's best interests."

vibukh,vijna,mikolajiv

Explosions are heard in Mykolaiv – the mayor

IRYNA BALACHUK — THURSDAY, 23 JUNE 2022, 11:20 Oleksandr Sienkevych, the mayor of Mykolaiv, has reported powerful explosions in the city on the morning of 23 June. Source: Sienkevych, on Telegram Quote from Sienkevych: "In Mykolaiv, powerful explosions can be heard. The threat of artillery shelling is announced in the city." Details: The mayor urged people to go to the shelters and be as cautious as possible. Background: On 22 June, Russian troops launched seven missiles on Mykolaiv. As a result of the shelling, a large-scale fire broke out on the territory of a private enterprise where sunflower oil was stored. Multi-storey apartment buildings and private houses were damaged, three civilians were injured.

Explosions are heard in Mykolaiv – the mayor

IRYNA BALACHUK — THURSDAY, XX JUNE XXXX, XX:XX Oleksandr Sienkevych, the mayor of Mykolaiv, has reported powerful explosions in the city on the morning of XX June. Source: Sienkevych, on Telegram Quote from Sienkevych: "In Mykolaiv, powerful explosions can be heard. The threat of artillery shelling is announced in the city." Details: The mayor urged people to go to the shelters and be as cautious as possible. Background: On XX June, Russian troops launched seven missiles on Mykolaiv. As a result of the shelling, a large-scale fire broke out on the territory of a private enterprise where sunflower oil was stored. Multi-storey apartment buildings and private houses were damaged, three civilians were injured.

es,sanktsiji,rosija,chekhija

Czech Republic asks to keep Russian steel plant out of EU sanctions – Politico

The government of the Czech Republic has asked the EU countries not to include the Russian Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant (NLMK) in the list of EU sanctions, as the country depends on the import of its products for its automotive industry. Source: Politico media outlet with reference to three European diplomats, writes European Pravda Details: The Czech Republic is one of the leading European centres of automotive production, including Volkswagen Group and South Korean Hyundai Motor. Manufacturers need steel to make a large part of the car body and many other components. The plant in Novolipetsk, one of the largest in the Russian Federation, is a key supplier of steel to the Czech Republic. It produces almost all of its flat and long-rolled products in Russia, but nearly a quarter of its rolling operations are located in Europe, including Belgium, France and Italy. The Czech Republic is asking to postpone the end of the transition period of the ban on the import of NLMK products in order to be able to continue using Russian steel from the end of 2024 until 2028. Among the reasons, according to Politico, is the rise in energy prices, which has made it difficult for European companies to find alternatives to Russian steel products. It is currently unclear whether other EU countries will support Prague's request, but in Wallonia, Belgium, whose investment fund owns 49% of NLMK's subsidiary in the country, has made such a demand. It should be noted that the automotive sector is the backbone of the Czech economy, accounting for about 10% of the national GDP, which is one of the highest indicators in the world. Background: On 15 November, Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, along with the European Commission, presented the member states with a proposal for the 12th package of sanctions against Russia. The proposal provides for the introduction of sanctions against more than 120 individuals and legal entities for their role in undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. These are representatives of the military, defence and IT sectors of the Russian Federation, as well as "other important economic operators". The European Commission also proposes to introduce new import and export bans, as well as measures aimed at strengthening the oil price ceiling and countering the evasion of European Union sanctions.

Czech Republic asks to keep Russian steel plant out of EU sanctions – Politico

The government of the Czech Republic has asked the EU countries not to include the Russian Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant (NLMK) in the list of EU sanctions, as the country depends on the import of its products for its automotive industry. Source: Politico media outlet with reference to three European diplomats, writes European Pravda Details: The Czech Republic is one of the leading European centres of automotive production, including Volkswagen Group and South Korean Hyundai Motor. Manufacturers need steel to make a large part of the car body and many other components. The plant in Novolipetsk, one of the largest in the Russian Federation, is a key supplier of steel to the Czech Republic. It produces almost all of its flat and long-rolled products in Russia, but nearly a quarter of its rolling operations are located in Europe, including Belgium, France and Italy. The Czech Republic is asking to postpone the end of the transition period of the ban on the import of NLMK products in order to be able to continue using Russian steel from the end of XXXX until XXXX. Among the reasons, according to Politico, is the rise in energy prices, which has made it difficult for European companies to find alternatives to Russian steel products. It is currently unclear whether other EU countries will support Prague's request, but in Wallonia, Belgium, whose investment fund owns XX% of NLMK's subsidiary in the country, has made such a demand. It should be noted that the automotive sector is the backbone of the Czech economy, accounting for about XX% of the national GDP, which is one of the highest indicators in the world. Background: On XX November, Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, along with the European Commission, presented the member states with a proposal for the XXth package of sanctions against Russia. The proposal provides for the introduction of sanctions against more than XXX individuals and legal entities for their role in undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. These are representatives of the military, defence and IT sectors of the Russian Federation, as well as "other important economic operators". The European Commission also proposes to introduce new import and export bans, as well as measures aimed at strengthening the oil price ceiling and countering the evasion of European Union sanctions.

donbas,avdiivka

2,500 civilians remain in Avdiivka despite relentless Russian shelling

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA – WEDNESDAY, 3 AUGUST 2022, 22:09 There are still nearly 2,500 civilians in the city of Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast. Fighting is currently underway in its immediate vicinity. Source: Vitalii Barabash, Head of the Avdiivka City Military-Civilian Administration, on Radio Svoboda (Liberty) Quote: "People are living in horrifying, inhumane conditions. There’s no water or gas. The electricity supply has been cut off for the past three months. We’re trying to provide water supplies, but it’s very difficult. The city is shelled about 20 times a day. The enemy has been ceaselessly trying to storm the city for the past few days under the cover of artillery and aircraft. The aircraft attack Avdiivka twice a day, almost every day. They’re deploying every artillery system they have at their disposal. They’re deploying Solntsepeks and Iskander missiles [Solntsepek, or TOS-1A, is a multi-barrel rocket launch system. The system is equipped with a rack of incendiary or thermobaric rockets and has high destructive capacity. The Soviets called this a ‘heavy flamethrower’ - ed.]. They’re planting remote mines." Details: Barabash added that only 10% of the city’s pre-invasion population are still there. Background: The General Staff reported on 3 August that the Russian occupying forces had deployed tanks and artillery to fire on the areas around Niu-York, Krasnohorivka, Avdiivka, Pisky, Netailove and Kamianka on the Avdiivka front. In addition, the Russians attempted to advance along the Novoselivka Druha – Krasnohorivka, Spartak – Avdiivka, Vasylivka – Krasnohorivka, Mineralne – Avdiivka, and Donetsk – Pisky axes, but were unsuccessful and have retreated. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

X,XXX civilians remain in Avdiivka despite relentless Russian shelling

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA – WEDNESDAY, X AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX There are still nearly X,XXX civilians in the city of Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast. Fighting is currently underway in its immediate vicinity. Source: Vitalii Barabash, Head of the Avdiivka City Military-Civilian Administration, on Radio Svoboda (Liberty) Quote: "People are living in horrifying, inhumane conditions. There’s no water or gas. The electricity supply has been cut off for the past three months. We’re trying to provide water supplies, but it’s very difficult. The city is shelled about XX times a day. The enemy has been ceaselessly trying to storm the city for the past few days under the cover of artillery and aircraft. The aircraft attack Avdiivka twice a day, almost every day. They’re deploying every artillery system they have at their disposal. They’re deploying Solntsepeks and Iskander missiles [Solntsepek, or TOS-XA, is a multi-barrel rocket launch system. The system is equipped with a rack of incendiary or thermobaric rockets and has high destructive capacity. The Soviets called this a ‘heavy flamethrower’ - ed.]. They’re planting remote mines." Details: Barabash added that only XX% of the city’s pre-invasion population are still there. Background: The General Staff reported on X August that the Russian occupying forces had deployed tanks and artillery to fire on the areas around Niu-York, Krasnohorivka, Avdiivka, Pisky, Netailove and Kamianka on the Avdiivka front. In addition, the Russians attempted to advance along the Novoselivka Druha – Krasnohorivka, Spartak – Avdiivka, Vasylivka – Krasnohorivka, Mineralne – Avdiivka, and Donetsk – Pisky axes, but were unsuccessful and have retreated. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

54aeac99a90fd,tanks,vijna,ukrajina

Berlin agrees to supply 178 Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine

Germany's Federal Security Council has approved the supply of 178 Leopard 1 tanks from their industrial stocks to Ukraine. This was reported by Spiegel, writes European Pravda. The decision allowed the export of Leopard 1 tanks from the Rheinmetall and Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (FFG) international integrated technology groups. According to the publication, the first tanks should arrive in Ukraine in the summer, but most of them will not be delivered until next year. The government will officially announce the decision on Tuesday evening. Last week, the German government approved the export of Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine. The Leopard 1 is the first main battle tank built for the German Army after World War II. It was produced from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s. The 14 Leopard 2 tanks promised earlier by Berlin are much more modern. Earlier, the German Defense Ministry reported that German manufacturers have 29 largely refurbished models of the Leopard 2 predecessor. On the change in Germany's stance, read more: Siege of Scholz: How German Public Opinion Influenced the Transfer of Tanks to Ukraine

Berlin agrees to supply XXX Leopard X tanks to Ukraine

Germany's Federal Security Council has approved the supply of XXX Leopard X tanks from their industrial stocks to Ukraine. This was reported by Spiegel, writes European Pravda. The decision allowed the export of Leopard X tanks from the Rheinmetall and Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (FFG) international integrated technology groups. According to the publication, the first tanks should arrive in Ukraine in the summer, but most of them will not be delivered until next year. The government will officially announce the decision on Tuesday evening. Last week, the German government approved the export of Leopard X tanks to Ukraine. The Leopard X is the first main battle tank built for the German Army after World War II. It was produced from the mid-XXXXs to the mid-XXXXs. The XX Leopard X tanks promised earlier by Berlin are much more modern. Earlier, the German Defense Ministry reported that German manufacturers have XX largely refurbished models of the Leopard X predecessor. On the change in Germany's stance, read more: Siege of Scholz: How German Public Opinion Influenced the Transfer of Tanks to Ukraine

zelensky,zakarpattja

Zelenskyy holds meeting on security in Zakarpattia and meets with Hungarian community

On Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting on the security and social situation in Zakarpattia. Source: Zelenskyy’s post Quote: "Strategic border issues for the region. Relocation of business and creation of new jobs in different communities of the region is an important area of work. Facilities for the rehabilitation of our warriors are the right projects. Many initiatives to develop the economy of Zakarpattia – those opportunities that have not been used for decades." Details: Zelenskyy said that "Zakarpattia will be one of the drivers of economic and social growth". Later in his evening address, he said that he was "finishing the day in Berehove", where he also met with the Hungarian community. Background: In Zakarpattia, Zelenskyy held a meeting with the heads of foreign diplomatic missions, where he said that as of 2 August, 12 countries had already joined the G7 joint declaration on the so-called security guarantees for Ukraine.

Zelenskyy holds meeting on security in Zakarpattia and meets with Hungarian community

On Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting on the security and social situation in Zakarpattia. Source: Zelenskyy’s post Quote: "Strategic border issues for the region. Relocation of business and creation of new jobs in different communities of the region is an important area of work. Facilities for the rehabilitation of our warriors are the right projects. Many initiatives to develop the economy of Zakarpattia – those opportunities that have not been used for decades." Details: Zelenskyy said that "Zakarpattia will be one of the drivers of economic and social growth". Later in his evening address, he said that he was "finishing the day in Berehove", where he also met with the Hungarian community. Background: In Zakarpattia, Zelenskyy held a meeting with the heads of foreign diplomatic missions, where he said that as of X August, XX countries had already joined the GX joint declaration on the so-called security guarantees for Ukraine.

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Zelenskyy: We will be able to do what previous generations failed to do

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — SUNDAY, 24 JULY 2022, 22:10 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declares that Ukrainians will be able to do what previous generations failed to do. Source : evening address of the President Quotation: "Preserving unity now, working together for victory is the most important national task, which we all will definitely fulfil. And therefore, we will be able to do what previous generations could not do. This applies to our defence in this war for independence, to our movement towards a united Europe, towards full membership in the EU, and to our ability to become one of the most modern states in the world. There is no one now who would doubt this. There are only those who argue about how to achieve this." Details: Zelenskyy reminded citizens that next week Ukrainians will celebrate the Day of Ukrainian Statehood for the first time on 28 July. "Celebrate during such a brutal war, in its sixth month, after eight years of war in Donbas. We will celebrate. Despite everything. Because Ukrainians cannot be broken. The Day of Ukrainian Statehood will confirm the connection of Ukrainians living now with many generations of our people," he said. Zelenskyy emphasised that the decision to attack Ukraine could only be made by those who do not know the truth of history. Quote: "Only those who do not know the truth of history and absolutely do not feel its meaning could decide to attack us. After all that our people have gone through, after all that we have learned over the centuries. Ukrainians will never give up their independence and they will not break from the inside, as has happened more than once. Not this time."

Zelenskyy: We will be able to do what previous generations failed to do

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — SUNDAY, XX JULY XXXX, XX:XX President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declares that Ukrainians will be able to do what previous generations failed to do. Source : evening address of the President Quotation: "Preserving unity now, working together for victory is the most important national task, which we all will definitely fulfil. And therefore, we will be able to do what previous generations could not do. This applies to our defence in this war for independence, to our movement towards a united Europe, towards full membership in the EU, and to our ability to become one of the most modern states in the world. There is no one now who would doubt this. There are only those who argue about how to achieve this." Details: Zelenskyy reminded citizens that next week Ukrainians will celebrate the Day of Ukrainian Statehood for the first time on XX July. "Celebrate during such a brutal war, in its sixth month, after eight years of war in Donbas. We will celebrate. Despite everything. Because Ukrainians cannot be broken. The Day of Ukrainian Statehood will confirm the connection of Ukrainians living now with many generations of our people," he said. Zelenskyy emphasised that the decision to attack Ukraine could only be made by those who do not know the truth of history. Quote: "Only those who do not know the truth of history and absolutely do not feel its meaning could decide to attack us. After all that our people have gone through, after all that we have learned over the centuries. Ukrainians will never give up their independence and they will not break from the inside, as has happened more than once. Not this time."

genshtab,vijna,zbrojni-sili

Ukrainian Armed Forces strike 8 clusters of Russian personnel, weapons and equipment – General Staff report

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have repelled Russian attacks in Luhansk and Donetsk Oblasts and have struck the positions of Russian forces and clusters of Russian military personnel, weapons and equipment from the air and from the ground. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 06:00 on 21 November Details: Over the course of the past 24 hours, Ukrainian Armed Forces have repelled Russian attacks in the vicinity of Bakhmut, Bilohorivka, Kurdiumivka, Marinka, Novomykhailivka, Pervomaiske, Pidhorodne, Spirne, Stelmakhivka and Yakovlivka (Donetsk Oblast). Russian forces have carried out 2 missile strikes, as well as over 60 attacks using multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS). Civilian infrastructure in the city of Kupiansk (Kharkiv Oblast) came under Russian fire. There were no changes on the Volyn, Polissia and Sivershchyna fronts. There is no evidence that Russia is gearing up for a new offensive from the north. Units of Russian forces are performing tasks to secure the Russian-Ukrainian border in Belgorod Oblast (Russia) on the Slobozhanshchyna front. The Russians are also carrying out demonstrative and provocative actions in the area. They deployed mortars to fire on areas in and around Ambarne, Bochkove, Veterynarne, Ohirtseve and Starytsia (Kharkiv Oblast). On the Kupiansk and Lyman fronts, Russian forces are defending their current positions. They shelled areas in and around Krokhmalne and Tabaivka (Kharkiv Oblast); Makiivka, Nevske, Novoselivske, Ploshchanka and Stelmakhivka (Luhansk Oblast); and Berestove (Donetsk Oblast). On the Bakhmut and Avdiivka fronts, the Russians are focusing their efforts on conducting an offensive. They deployed tank guns, mortars and tubed and rocket artillery to fire on areas in and around Andriivka, Bakhmut, Bakhmutske, Bilohorivka, Verkhnokamianske, Vesele, Klishchiivka, Kurdiumivka, Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Novomykhailivka, Ozarianivka, Opytne, Pervomaiske, Rozdolivka, Soledar, Spirne and Yakovlivka (Donetsk Oblast). Russian forces are holding the line on the Novopavlivka and Zaporizhzhia fronts. They shelled areas in and around Bohoiavlenka, Vremivka, Vuhledar, Zolota Nyva and Prechystivka (Donetsk Oblast); Dorozhnianka, Zaliznychne, Malynivka, Orikhiv, Stepove and Charivne (Zaporizhzhia Oblast); and the city of Nikopol (Dnipropetrovsk Oblast). On the Kryvyi Rih and Kherson fronts, Russian forces are defending their current positions, reinforcing their defences and ensuring the efficiency of their ground lines of communication. They are deploying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to conduct aerial reconnaissance and uncover the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. They also fired tubed and rocket artillery on areas in and around Vesele, Vysuntsi, Klapaia and the city of Kherson (Kherson Oblast). "The occupiers are illegally breaking into civilian homes and looting residents’ property under the guise of searching for sabotage and reconnaissance groups in the town of Liubymivka, on the temporarily occupied territory of Kherson Oblast," the General Staff has reported. The General Staff has also confirmed that a column of Russian occupation forces was struck in the vicinity of Syrotyne in Luhansk Oblast. Russia’s losses have yet to be confirmed. Russian forces are continuing to forcibly displace the residents of the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk Oblast; residents from Bilovodsk have been forced to move to the city of Luhansk. Ukraine’s aircraft have carried out 6 strikes on Russian forces over the course of the past 24 hours: 3 on clusters of Russian personnel, weapons and equipment and 3 on Russian anti-aircraft missile systems. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s Rocket Forces and Artillery have struck 2 Russian command posts, an ammunition storage point, 5 clusters of Russian military personnel, weapons and equipment, and 2 other critical military targets.

Ukrainian Armed Forces strike X clusters of Russian personnel, weapons and equipment – General Staff report

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have repelled Russian attacks in Luhansk and Donetsk Oblasts and have struck the positions of Russian forces and clusters of Russian military personnel, weapons and equipment from the air and from the ground. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of XX:XX on XX November Details: Over the course of the past XX hours, Ukrainian Armed Forces have repelled Russian attacks in the vicinity of Bakhmut, Bilohorivka, Kurdiumivka, Marinka, Novomykhailivka, Pervomaiske, Pidhorodne, Spirne, Stelmakhivka and Yakovlivka (Donetsk Oblast). Russian forces have carried out X missile strikes, as well as over XX attacks using multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS). Civilian infrastructure in the city of Kupiansk (Kharkiv Oblast) came under Russian fire. There were no changes on the Volyn, Polissia and Sivershchyna fronts. There is no evidence that Russia is gearing up for a new offensive from the north. Units of Russian forces are performing tasks to secure the Russian-Ukrainian border in Belgorod Oblast (Russia) on the Slobozhanshchyna front. The Russians are also carrying out demonstrative and provocative actions in the area. They deployed mortars to fire on areas in and around Ambarne, Bochkove, Veterynarne, Ohirtseve and Starytsia (Kharkiv Oblast). On the Kupiansk and Lyman fronts, Russian forces are defending their current positions. They shelled areas in and around Krokhmalne and Tabaivka (Kharkiv Oblast); Makiivka, Nevske, Novoselivske, Ploshchanka and Stelmakhivka (Luhansk Oblast); and Berestove (Donetsk Oblast). On the Bakhmut and Avdiivka fronts, the Russians are focusing their efforts on conducting an offensive. They deployed tank guns, mortars and tubed and rocket artillery to fire on areas in and around Andriivka, Bakhmut, Bakhmutske, Bilohorivka, Verkhnokamianske, Vesele, Klishchiivka, Kurdiumivka, Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Novomykhailivka, Ozarianivka, Opytne, Pervomaiske, Rozdolivka, Soledar, Spirne and Yakovlivka (Donetsk Oblast). Russian forces are holding the line on the Novopavlivka and Zaporizhzhia fronts. They shelled areas in and around Bohoiavlenka, Vremivka, Vuhledar, Zolota Nyva and Prechystivka (Donetsk Oblast); Dorozhnianka, Zaliznychne, Malynivka, Orikhiv, Stepove and Charivne (Zaporizhzhia Oblast); and the city of Nikopol (Dnipropetrovsk Oblast). On the Kryvyi Rih and Kherson fronts, Russian forces are defending their current positions, reinforcing their defences and ensuring the efficiency of their ground lines of communication. They are deploying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to conduct aerial reconnaissance and uncover the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. They also fired tubed and rocket artillery on areas in and around Vesele, Vysuntsi, Klapaia and the city of Kherson (Kherson Oblast). "The occupiers are illegally breaking into civilian homes and looting residents’ property under the guise of searching for sabotage and reconnaissance groups in the town of Liubymivka, on the temporarily occupied territory of Kherson Oblast," the General Staff has reported. The General Staff has also confirmed that a column of Russian occupation forces was struck in the vicinity of Syrotyne in Luhansk Oblast. Russia’s losses have yet to be confirmed. Russian forces are continuing to forcibly displace the residents of the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk Oblast; residents from Bilovodsk have been forced to move to the city of Luhansk. Ukraine’s aircraft have carried out X strikes on Russian forces over the course of the past XX hours: X on clusters of Russian personnel, weapons and equipment and X on Russian anti-aircraft missile systems. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s Rocket Forces and Artillery have struck X Russian command posts, an ammunition storage point, X clusters of Russian military personnel, weapons and equipment, and X other critical military targets.

minoboroni,vijna

Ukrainian army has initiative on Kupiansk front now – Deputy Defence Minister

Ukrainian troops have gained the initiative on the Kupiansk front in Kharkiv Oblast. Source: Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar Quote: "The enemy's offensive on the Kupiansk front is currently unsuccessful. The fighting continues, but the initiative is on our side. On the southern flank around Bakhmut, today, like on all previous days, our troops advanced. Fighting continued on the northern flank today. The enemy is trying to regain lost positions. Our soldiers have to deal with densely mined territories and intense enemy fire." Background: On the morning of 18 July, Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, said that the situation in the east of Ukraine was difficult but controlled, with the Russians keeping their main forces on the Kupiansk front and moving reserves to the Bakhmut front. Earlier, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) noted that by intensifying actions on the Kupiansk front, the Russians are trying to pull the reserves of the defence forces from critical areas of the front, but experts believe that the Russians will not be able to make an operationally significant breakthrough.

Ukrainian army has initiative on Kupiansk front now – Deputy Defence Minister

Ukrainian troops have gained the initiative on the Kupiansk front in Kharkiv Oblast. Source: Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar Quote: "The enemy's offensive on the Kupiansk front is currently unsuccessful. The fighting continues, but the initiative is on our side. On the southern flank around Bakhmut, today, like on all previous days, our troops advanced. Fighting continued on the northern flank today. The enemy is trying to regain lost positions. Our soldiers have to deal with densely mined territories and intense enemy fire." Background: On the morning of XX July, Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, said that the situation in the east of Ukraine was difficult but controlled, with the Russians keeping their main forces on the Kupiansk front and moving reserves to the Bakhmut front. Earlier, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) noted that by intensifying actions on the Kupiansk front, the Russians are trying to pull the reserves of the defence forces from critical areas of the front, but experts believe that the Russians will not be able to make an operationally significant breakthrough.

vibukh,vijna,sumska-oblast,obstril

Russians attack Sumy Oblast: 55 explosions over past day

Over the past day, the Russians fired 12 times at the border hromadas in Sumy Oblast, and 55 explosions were recorded [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.]. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration Details: The hromadas of Yunakivka, Esman, Krasnopillia, Vorozhba, Nova Sloboda, Bilopillia and Velyka Pysarivka were attacked. Russian forces shelled the Yunakivka hromada with a self-propelled artillery system; there was one explosion. The Esman hromada was shelled with artillery; there were five explosions. Production facilities of a private business and a power transmission line have been damaged. There was artillery shelling (four explosions) and shelling from automatic grenade launchers (20 explosions) in the Krasnopillia hromada. The Vorozhba hromada: there was shelling with tubed artillery, and four explosions were recorded. The Russians dropped seven bombs on the Nova Sloboda hromada. Russian forces deployed mortars to fire on the Bilopillia hromada; there were seven explosions. The Russians attacked the Velyka Pusarivka hromada with mortars; there were two explosions. One private residential house, a garage and a power transmission line have been damaged.

Russians attack Sumy Oblast: XX explosions over past day

Over the past day, the Russians fired XX times at the border hromadas in Sumy Oblast, and XX explosions were recorded [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.]. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration Details: The hromadas of Yunakivka, Esman, Krasnopillia, Vorozhba, Nova Sloboda, Bilopillia and Velyka Pysarivka were attacked. Russian forces shelled the Yunakivka hromada with a self-propelled artillery system; there was one explosion. The Esman hromada was shelled with artillery; there were five explosions. Production facilities of a private business and a power transmission line have been damaged. There was artillery shelling (four explosions) and shelling from automatic grenade launchers (XX explosions) in the Krasnopillia hromada. The Vorozhba hromada: there was shelling with tubed artillery, and four explosions were recorded. The Russians dropped seven bombs on the Nova Sloboda hromada. Russian forces deployed mortars to fire on the Bilopillia hromada; there were seven explosions. The Russians attacked the Velyka Pusarivka hromada with mortars; there were two explosions. One private residential house, a garage and a power transmission line have been damaged.

bahmut,vijna

It is possible to deliver ammunition to Bakhmut and evacuate wounded – Armed Forces of Ukraine

Defence forces currently have the ability to deliver ammunition, food and medicine to Bakhmut, as well as pick up the wounded. Source: Serhii Cherevatyi, spokesperson for the Eastern grouping of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on air during the national 24/7 newscast Quote from Cherevatyi: "The defence forces are holding the lines in Bakhmut; there is an opportunity to deliver ammunition, provisions, medicines, and take the wounded from there." Details: When asked whether it is true that important military bridges for the Ukrainian army were blown up in the Bakhmut area, Cherevatyi said: "Yes, during military operations, the enemy hits our infrastructure, bridges and other areas. However, our units provide in different ways the ability to deliver everything you need." He also emphasised that "no army in the world ever announces its tactical actions." Background: On March 4, Serhii Cherevatyi said that Russia had not taken control of the city of Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast; there had been no mass withdrawal of Ukraine's troops. Analysts of the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), having analysed the situation, came to the conclusion that Russian troops will not be able to encircle Bakhmut in the near future.

It is possible to deliver ammunition to Bakhmut and evacuate wounded – Armed Forces of Ukraine

Defence forces currently have the ability to deliver ammunition, food and medicine to Bakhmut, as well as pick up the wounded. Source: Serhii Cherevatyi, spokesperson for the Eastern grouping of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on air during the national XX/X newscast Quote from Cherevatyi: "The defence forces are holding the lines in Bakhmut; there is an opportunity to deliver ammunition, provisions, medicines, and take the wounded from there." Details: When asked whether it is true that important military bridges for the Ukrainian army were blown up in the Bakhmut area, Cherevatyi said: "Yes, during military operations, the enemy hits our infrastructure, bridges and other areas. However, our units provide in different ways the ability to deliver everything you need." He also emphasised that "no army in the world ever announces its tactical actions." Background: On March X, Serhii Cherevatyi said that Russia had not taken control of the city of Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast; there had been no mass withdrawal of Ukraine's troops. Analysts of the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), having analysed the situation, came to the conclusion that Russian troops will not be able to encircle Bakhmut in the near future.

zbrojni-sili,vijna,mikolajivska-oblast,khersonska-oblast

Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy 2 Russian S-300 missile systems and damage Kakhova Bridge – Operational Command Pivden (South)

MONDAY, 22 AUGUST 2022, 02:00 On 21 August, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed two Russian S-300 missile systems, a Giatsint-S self-propelled gun and a Msta-S self-propelled howitzer in southern Ukraine. Source: Operational Command Pivden (South) on Facebook Details: The Ukrainian Armed Forces have killed 20 Russian soldiers in southern Ukraine. In addition, they destroyed a Russian surveillance radar, a Nebo-M mobile integrated multi-functional radar system for detecting aerodynamic and ballistic objects, two towed 120-calibre mortars and three armoured vehicles. Russia’s total losses have yet to be confirmed. Meanwhile, Ukrainian aircraft carried out two airstrikes on a Russian strong point and a concentration of Russian military personnel, weapons and equipment near Oleksandrivka and Burkhanivka. The Ukrainian Armed Forces have also "adjusted the carrying capacity of the Kakhovka bridge" [i.e., they struck the Kakhovka Bridge to prevent the Russian forces from using it to transport military equipment and personnel - ed.]

Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy X Russian S-XXX missile systems and damage Kakhova Bridge – Operational Command Pivden (South)

MONDAY, XX AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX On XX August, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed two Russian S-XXX missile systems, a Giatsint-S self-propelled gun and a Msta-S self-propelled howitzer in southern Ukraine. Source: Operational Command Pivden (South) on Facebook Details: The Ukrainian Armed Forces have killed XX Russian soldiers in southern Ukraine. In addition, they destroyed a Russian surveillance radar, a Nebo-M mobile integrated multi-functional radar system for detecting aerodynamic and ballistic objects, two towed XXX-calibre mortars and three armoured vehicles. Russia’s total losses have yet to be confirmed. Meanwhile, Ukrainian aircraft carried out two airstrikes on a Russian strong point and a concentration of Russian military personnel, weapons and equipment near Oleksandrivka and Burkhanivka. The Ukrainian Armed Forces have also "adjusted the carrying capacity of the Kakhovka bridge" [i.e., they struck the Kakhovka Bridge to prevent the Russian forces from using it to transport military equipment and personnel - ed.]

chorne-more,rosija,vijna

Russia keeps over 100 Kalibr cruise missiles in Black, Mediterranean, Caspian seas

As of the morning of 16 November, Russia is keeping 8 vessels in the Black Sea, including one launcher of Kalibr cruise missiles (a total number of 4 missiles); vessels with another 100 of Kalibr cruise missiles are on duty in the Mediterranean and Caspian seas. Source: Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Quote: "As of 16 November, there are up to eight enemy vessels on combat duty in the Black Sea, including one armed with Kalibr cruise missiles, with a total possible firing capacity of four missiles. The enemy keeps controlling sea communications in the Azov Sea by having one vessel there on combat duty at all times." Details: Russia has 10 vessels in the Mediterranean Sea, including 5 armed with Kalibr cruise missiles (a total possible firing capacity of 76 missiles), and 3 vessels with Kalibr missiles on board (a total possible firing capacity of 24 missiles). It is reported that, over the day, the following number of ships passed through Kerch-Yenikale Strait, to Russia’s benefit: To the Azov Sea – 43 vessels, including 8 that were moving from the Bosphorus Strait; To the Black Sea – 40 vessels, including 10 that kept going towards the Bosphorus Strait. Ukrainian Naval Forces have stressed that Russia keeps violating the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea from 1974 (SOLAS), as it turns off systems of automatic identification on civilian vessels in the Azov Sea.

Russia keeps over XXX Kalibr cruise missiles in Black, Mediterranean, Caspian seas

As of the morning of XX November, Russia is keeping X vessels in the Black Sea, including one launcher of Kalibr cruise missiles (a total number of X missiles); vessels with another XXX of Kalibr cruise missiles are on duty in the Mediterranean and Caspian seas. Source: Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Quote: "As of XX November, there are up to eight enemy vessels on combat duty in the Black Sea, including one armed with Kalibr cruise missiles, with a total possible firing capacity of four missiles. The enemy keeps controlling sea communications in the Azov Sea by having one vessel there on combat duty at all times." Details: Russia has XX vessels in the Mediterranean Sea, including X armed with Kalibr cruise missiles (a total possible firing capacity of XX missiles), and X vessels with Kalibr missiles on board (a total possible firing capacity of XX missiles). It is reported that, over the day, the following number of ships passed through Kerch-Yenikale Strait, to Russia’s benefit: To the Azov Sea – XX vessels, including X that were moving from the Bosphorus Strait; To the Black Sea – XX vessels, including XX that kept going towards the Bosphorus Strait. Ukrainian Naval Forces have stressed that Russia keeps violating the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea from XXXX (SOLAS), as it turns off systems of automatic identification on civilian vessels in the Azov Sea.

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Russian missile shot down in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast in early morning

Ukrainian defenders destroyed a Russian missile over Synelnykove district in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on the early morning of 22 October 2023. Source: Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration Details: The authorities specified that the Russian missile was shot down by the soldiers of the Air Command Skhid (East). The type of missile was not disclosed. In general, the night passed without any attacks in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

Russian missile shot down in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast in early morning

Ukrainian defenders destroyed a Russian missile over Synelnykove district in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on the early morning of XX October XXXX. Source: Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration Details: The authorities specified that the Russian missile was shot down by the soldiers of the Air Command Skhid (East). The type of missile was not disclosed. In general, the night passed without any attacks in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

pozhezha,rosija

Gunpowder plant caught fire in Tambov Oblast in Russia: 4 dead

The building of a gunpowder plant caught fire in the city of Kotovsk, Tambov Oblast, Russia. Source: Russian state-owned media RIA Novosti citing the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation Details: According to the agency, at 14:10, a report was received about an explosion in a building at the address: city of Kotovsk, Prospekt Truda Street, 23. Quote: "According to preliminary reports, there was a fire in the building of the gunpowder plant," the report said. Information about the area of the fire and whether there are any victims as a result are being established. Later, the emergency services reported that as a result of the explosion and fire, four people have died, two more were injured. The governor of the oblast stated that the fire was caused by "human factors".

Gunpowder plant caught fire in Tambov Oblast in Russia: X dead

The building of a gunpowder plant caught fire in the city of Kotovsk, Tambov Oblast, Russia. Source: Russian state-owned media RIA Novosti citing the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation Details: According to the agency, at XX:XX, a report was received about an explosion in a building at the address: city of Kotovsk, Prospekt Truda Street, XX. Quote: "According to preliminary reports, there was a fire in the building of the gunpowder plant," the report said. Information about the area of the fire and whether there are any victims as a result are being established. Later, the emergency services reported that as a result of the explosion and fire, four people have died, two more were injured. The governor of the oblast stated that the fire was caused by "human factors".

rosija,bahmut,vijna

Russia loses up to 30,000 killed and wounded near Bakhmut

Between 20,000-30,000 Wagnerites and regular Russian forces have been killed and wounded in the battles for the city of Bakhmut since May 2022. Source: Ian Stubbs, senior military adviser of the UK delegation to the OSCE, during the meeting of the Forum for Security Co-operation in Vienna Quote: "Over the past week, we have seen intensive combat as Russia continues its grinding offensive in Donbas. Russia is suffering extremely heavy casualty rates. Since May last year, between 20 – 30,000 Wagner and regular Russian forces have been killed and wounded in the area around Bakhmut alone – a huge loss of human life for a total territorial advance of approximately just 25 km." Details: According to the British diplomat, it means "that is over 800 Russian personnel killed or wounded for each kilometre gained, the vast majority of them Wagner fighters." In the face of these losses, Wagner Group owner Yevgeny Prigozhin is finding it increasingly difficult to replenish their forces due to what he has termed the "meat grinder" in eastern Ukraine. Separately, Stubbs indicated that, judging by everything, Russia is running out of its missile reserves. This is evidenced by the increasing intervals, with which Russia strikes Ukraine's critical infrastructure. According to him, the issue of providing the Russian troops with equipment is just as urgent: "Russia suffered huge losses of heavy armoured vehicles, which forced it to deploy 60-year-old T-62 main battle tanks to the front. Since the summer of 2022, approximately 800 T-62 obsolete tanks have been removed from storage. More recently, Russian BTR-50 armoured personnel carriers were also deployed in Ukraine – rare vehicles that were first adopted by the Russian army in 1954." The senior military adviser of the UK delegation to the OSCE noted that in connection with this, an obvious question arises: "Why is the new generation of Russian military equipment, which is so praised, absent on the battlefield?". "The truth is that the advertised Russian main battle tank of the new generation T14 "Armata" turned out to be a "white elephant" that is barely able to participate in the parade, not to mention combat operations in Ukraine. And the Russian Air Force is so distrustful of multi-purpose aircraft of the 5th generation Su-57, which do not dare to use it over Ukraine", Stubbs himself answered his question. He emphasised that the Russian military command shows a striking lack of competence and squanders strategic resources for small tactical victories. "Everyone sees the truth: Russia’s military and defence industry will be defeated in Ukraine," the British diplomat concluded.

Russia loses up to XX,XXX killed and wounded near Bakhmut

Between XX,XXX-XX,XXX Wagnerites and regular Russian forces have been killed and wounded in the battles for the city of Bakhmut since May XXXX. Source: Ian Stubbs, senior military adviser of the UK delegation to the OSCE, during the meeting of the Forum for Security Co-operation in Vienna Quote: "Over the past week, we have seen intensive combat as Russia continues its grinding offensive in Donbas. Russia is suffering extremely heavy casualty rates. Since May last year, between XX – XX,XXX Wagner and regular Russian forces have been killed and wounded in the area around Bakhmut alone – a huge loss of human life for a total territorial advance of approximately just XX km." Details: According to the British diplomat, it means "that is over XXX Russian personnel killed or wounded for each kilometre gained, the vast majority of them Wagner fighters." In the face of these losses, Wagner Group owner Yevgeny Prigozhin is finding it increasingly difficult to replenish their forces due to what he has termed the "meat grinder" in eastern Ukraine. Separately, Stubbs indicated that, judging by everything, Russia is running out of its missile reserves. This is evidenced by the increasing intervals, with which Russia strikes Ukraine's critical infrastructure. According to him, the issue of providing the Russian troops with equipment is just as urgent: "Russia suffered huge losses of heavy armoured vehicles, which forced it to deploy XX-year-old T-XX main battle tanks to the front. Since the summer of XXXX, approximately XXX T-XX obsolete tanks have been removed from storage. More recently, Russian BTR-XX armoured personnel carriers were also deployed in Ukraine – rare vehicles that were first adopted by the Russian army in XXXX." The senior military adviser of the UK delegation to the OSCE noted that in connection with this, an obvious question arises: "Why is the new generation of Russian military equipment, which is so praised, absent on the battlefield?". "The truth is that the advertised Russian main battle tank of the new generation TXX "Armata" turned out to be a "white elephant" that is barely able to participate in the parade, not to mention combat operations in Ukraine. And the Russian Air Force is so distrustful of multi-purpose aircraft of the Xth generation Su-XX, which do not dare to use it over Ukraine", Stubbs himself answered his question. He emphasised that the Russian military command shows a striking lack of competence and squanders strategic resources for small tactical victories. "Everyone sees the truth: Russia’s military and defence industry will be defeated in Ukraine," the British diplomat concluded.

kherson,vijna

Kherson Council rejects any idea of creating a “Kherson People’s Republic”

At an extraordinary meeting, the Kherson Regional Council rejected the notion of creating a "Kherson People’s Republic". Source: Serhii Rybalko, deputy of Kherson Regional Council, Suspilne Kherson Quote: "An extraordinary session of the Kherson Regional Council was held. 44 deputies adopted an appeal that ‘Kherson is a part of Ukraine’ and there will be no pseudo-republics on its territory." Background: Russian agents continue to call deputies of the Kherson Regional Council to offer collaboration [. They are planning to hold a so-called ‘referendum’ to create the ‘Kherson People Republic’]. Since the military seizure of Kherson, protests against the Russian occupation have been frequent. Russian military equipment currently sits in front of the Kherson Regional Administration building; a railway station and a seaport in the city are also controlled by the Russians. Ihor Kolykhaiev, Mayor of Kherson, has reported that Russian troops do not permit trucks with humanitarian aid to come to the city. Earlier last week, Russians were unable to film fake videos which were intended to show citizens receiving humanitarian aid from the Russian forces. Citizens came with Ukrainian flags and refused to take goods from the Russians. In a video address, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commended proud Ukrainians for not betraying the interests of their country while under occupation, and for showing Russian occupying troops what pride and self-esteem mean.

Kherson Council rejects any idea of creating a “Kherson People’s Republic”

At an extraordinary meeting, the Kherson Regional Council rejected the notion of creating a "Kherson People’s Republic". Source: Serhii Rybalko, deputy of Kherson Regional Council, Suspilne Kherson Quote: "An extraordinary session of the Kherson Regional Council was held. XX deputies adopted an appeal that ‘Kherson is a part of Ukraine’ and there will be no pseudo-republics on its territory." Background: Russian agents continue to call deputies of the Kherson Regional Council to offer collaboration [. They are planning to hold a so-called ‘referendum’ to create the ‘Kherson People Republic’]. Since the military seizure of Kherson, protests against the Russian occupation have been frequent. Russian military equipment currently sits in front of the Kherson Regional Administration building; a railway station and a seaport in the city are also controlled by the Russians. Ihor Kolykhaiev, Mayor of Kherson, has reported that Russian troops do not permit trucks with humanitarian aid to come to the city. Earlier last week, Russians were unable to film fake videos which were intended to show citizens receiving humanitarian aid from the Russian forces. Citizens came with Ukrainian flags and refused to take goods from the Russians. In a video address, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commended proud Ukrainians for not betraying the interests of their country while under occupation, and for showing Russian occupying troops what pride and self-esteem mean.

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Explosions heard as Russian Shahed drones attack Odesa Oblast

Russian forces deployed Shahed drones to launch an attack on Odesa Oblast on the night of 9-10 October. Source: Dumskaya, an Odesa-based news outlet Details: Dumskaya reported that Ukrainian air defence forces have been activated. Local residents can hear the sounds of drones, missiles, and explosions. There is no information about the consequences of the attack. Earlier Ukraine’s Air Force reported a threat of Russian forces launching drone attacks on southern Ukraine on the evening of Monday 9 October.

Explosions heard as Russian Shahed drones attack Odesa Oblast

Russian forces deployed Shahed drones to launch an attack on Odesa Oblast on the night of X-XX October. Source: Dumskaya, an Odesa-based news outlet Details: Dumskaya reported that Ukrainian air defence forces have been activated. Local residents can hear the sounds of drones, missiles, and explosions. There is no information about the consequences of the attack. Earlier Ukraine’s Air Force reported a threat of Russian forces launching drone attacks on southern Ukraine on the evening of Monday X October.

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Two Ukrainian children killed in Gaza Strip

Two Ukrainian children were killed in a missile attack on the Gaza Strip. Source: Oleh Nikolenko, Spokesman of the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Maksym, Tiokin, Head of the branch of the Embassy of Ukraine at the Palestinian National Administration, in an interview with Suspilne Quote: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine confirms the death of two Ukrainian children, aged 9 and 6, in the Gaza Strip. Their identities have been established. Our condolences to the parents. The representative office of Ukraine in Ramallah is investigating all the circumstances of the tragedy and is in contact with the families." Details: The Foreign Affairs Ministry reported that the total number of confirmed victims among Ukrainians in Israel was 19 killed and one missing. Three people were killed in the Gaza Strip. Background: Earlier, it was reported that a 24-year-old citizen of Ukraine, Leila Khizhy, originally from Kharkiv, was killed in the Gaza Strip. About 450 Ukrainians have contacted the operational headquarters of Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry as they are unable to leave Israel and the Gaza Strip.

Two Ukrainian children killed in Gaza Strip

Two Ukrainian children were killed in a missile attack on the Gaza Strip. Source: Oleh Nikolenko, Spokesman of the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Maksym, Tiokin, Head of the branch of the Embassy of Ukraine at the Palestinian National Administration, in an interview with Suspilne Quote: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine confirms the death of two Ukrainian children, aged X and X, in the Gaza Strip. Their identities have been established. Our condolences to the parents. The representative office of Ukraine in Ramallah is investigating all the circumstances of the tragedy and is in contact with the families." Details: The Foreign Affairs Ministry reported that the total number of confirmed victims among Ukrainians in Israel was XX killed and one missing. Three people were killed in the Gaza Strip. Background: Earlier, it was reported that a XX-year-old citizen of Ukraine, Leila Khizhy, originally from Kharkiv, was killed in the Gaza Strip. About XXX Ukrainians have contacted the operational headquarters of Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry as they are unable to leave Israel and the Gaza Strip.

putin,vijna,erdogan

Erdogan has the leverage to encourage Putin to implement agreements – ambassador Vasyl Bodnar

EUROPEAN PRAVDA – MONDAY, 8 AUGUST 2022, 10:58 Ukrainian ambassador to Turkey Vasyl Bodnar has said that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has leverage over Russian President Vladimir Putin to encourage him to implement "certain agreements". He said this in an interview with the publication RBC-Ukraine, European Pravda reports. "We can say that Erdogan influences Putin in a certain way and has levers of influence in order not to force, but to encourage him to implement certain agreements," the diplomat said. He stressed that "none of the European leaders has achieved what Erdogan has achieved," referring to progress on the ‘grain agreement’. "Therefore, those mediation or facilitation efforts and negotiations in specific areas, and grain, and perhaps some other attempts to find common ground – this is also thanks to active Turkish diplomacy," Bodnar said. At the same time, he stressed that Turkey, first and foremost, is defending its interests and "implementing them in the way that it can". The ambassador acknowledged that Turkey, from the very beginning of the war, is probably one of the few that is making every effort to help Ukraine and in some way push Russia to conclude peace. "But in their understanding, the end of the war is the end of hostilities. We are telling the Turkish side that we need the withdrawal of Russian troops, and this is the main prerequisite for later political discussions or negotiations with the aggressor country," Vasyl Bodnar said. According to Bloomberg sources, Moscow is considering the Turkish President as a potential mediator in peace negotiations with Ukraine. As reported, Ankara hopes that the agreement on lifting the blockades on the export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea will bring closer agreements on ending the war in Ukraine. See also: Istanbul as "Minsk": what Russia will get from the West in the "grain agreement" and beyond.

Erdogan has the leverage to encourage Putin to implement agreements – ambassador Vasyl Bodnar

EUROPEAN PRAVDA – MONDAY, X AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX Ukrainian ambassador to Turkey Vasyl Bodnar has said that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has leverage over Russian President Vladimir Putin to encourage him to implement "certain agreements". He said this in an interview with the publication RBC-Ukraine, European Pravda reports. "We can say that Erdogan influences Putin in a certain way and has levers of influence in order not to force, but to encourage him to implement certain agreements," the diplomat said. He stressed that "none of the European leaders has achieved what Erdogan has achieved," referring to progress on the ‘grain agreement’. "Therefore, those mediation or facilitation efforts and negotiations in specific areas, and grain, and perhaps some other attempts to find common ground – this is also thanks to active Turkish diplomacy," Bodnar said. At the same time, he stressed that Turkey, first and foremost, is defending its interests and "implementing them in the way that it can". The ambassador acknowledged that Turkey, from the very beginning of the war, is probably one of the few that is making every effort to help Ukraine and in some way push Russia to conclude peace. "But in their understanding, the end of the war is the end of hostilities. We are telling the Turkish side that we need the withdrawal of Russian troops, and this is the main prerequisite for later political discussions or negotiations with the aggressor country," Vasyl Bodnar said. According to Bloomberg sources, Moscow is considering the Turkish President as a potential mediator in peace negotiations with Ukraine. As reported, Ankara hopes that the agreement on lifting the blockades on the export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea will bring closer agreements on ending the war in Ukraine. See also: Istanbul as "Minsk": what Russia will get from the West in the "grain agreement" and beyond.

polscha,tanks

Polish President and Defence Minister visit Ukrainian tank crews training on Leopard 2 tanks

The president and defence minister of Poland met on Monday with Polish instructors and Ukrainian military personnel who are learning to operate German-made Leopard 2 tanks. Source: European Pravda. President Andrzej Duda and Minister Mariusz Błaszczak watched the Leopard 2 training at the military base and test site in the village of Świętoszów, in southwestern Poland. The Polish 10th Armored Brigade is stationed in Świętoszów. "We provide our allied support not only by providing Ukrainians with weapons and humanitarian aid, but also by training Ukrainian soldiers so that they can effectively defend their homeland with Western equipment," Andrzej Duda said during the visit. Realizujemy działania sojusznicze nie tylko poprzez przekazywanie Ukraińcom uzbrojenia, niesienie pomocy humanitarnej, ale też poprzez szkolenie ukraińskich żołnierzy w tym, by mogli lepiej bronić swojej ojczyzny przy użyciu sprzętu zachodniego - Prezydent @AndrzejDuda. pic.twitter.com/VJAzhXziE0 Duda thanked the allies for the transferred equipment and expressed hope that soon the armoured brigade will be at the disposal of Ukraine. As reported, 105 Ukrainian soldiers have arrived in Poland to master Leopard 2 tanks. Poland is one of the most active supporters of Ukraine and pushed European countries to provide Leopard 1 and 2 tanks. Earlier it was reported that Poland wants to prepare Ukrainian Leopard 2 crews in five weeks.

Polish President and Defence Minister visit Ukrainian tank crews training on Leopard X tanks

The president and defence minister of Poland met on Monday with Polish instructors and Ukrainian military personnel who are learning to operate German-made Leopard X tanks. Source: European Pravda. President Andrzej Duda and Minister Mariusz Błaszczak watched the Leopard X training at the military base and test site in the village of Świętoszów, in southwestern Poland. The Polish XXth Armored Brigade is stationed in Świętoszów. "We provide our allied support not only by providing Ukrainians with weapons and humanitarian aid, but also by training Ukrainian soldiers so that they can effectively defend their homeland with Western equipment," Andrzej Duda said during the visit. Realizujemy działania sojusznicze nie tylko poprzez przekazywanie Ukraińcom uzbrojenia, niesienie pomocy humanitarnej, ale też poprzez szkolenie ukraińskich żołnierzy w tym, by mogli lepiej bronić swojej ojczyzny przy użyciu sprzętu zachodniego - Prezydent @AndrzejDuda. pic.twitter.com/VJAzhXziEX Duda thanked the allies for the transferred equipment and expressed hope that soon the armoured brigade will be at the disposal of Ukraine. As reported, XXX Ukrainian soldiers have arrived in Poland to master Leopard X tanks. Poland is one of the most active supporters of Ukraine and pushed European countries to provide Leopard X and X tanks. Earlier it was reported that Poland wants to prepare Ukrainian Leopard X crews in five weeks.

donetsk-region,vijna

Donetsk Military Administration: Russian troops used phosphorous ammunition in Maryinka

Kateryna Tyshchenko – Wednesday, 30 March 2022, 20:49 Russian troops used banned phosphorous ammunition in Maryinka in the Donetsk region, causing around 10 fires in the city. Source: Pablo Kyrylenko, Head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, on Telegram According to Kyrylenko: "Russian troops have once again used phosphorous ammunition – today, in Maryinka. There were 10 fires in the city, all extinguished by State Emergency Service workers. The towns of Heorhiyivka, Novokalynove, and Ocherytne have also come under fire – there are no casulaties among civilians, but several buildings have been damaged. Avdiyivka is once again without electricity as a result of shelling." Details: In a joint news marathon broadcast of the Ukrainian TV channels, Kyrylenko noted that the use of phosphorous ammunition by the Russian troops has been officially recorded. "Everything is recorded. I relay the information that I have myself seen. I have seen photographic evidence of this."

Donetsk Military Administration: Russian troops used phosphorous ammunition in Maryinka

Kateryna Tyshchenko – Wednesday, XX March XXXX, XX:XX Russian troops used banned phosphorous ammunition in Maryinka in the Donetsk region, causing around XX fires in the city. Source: Pablo Kyrylenko, Head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, on Telegram According to Kyrylenko: "Russian troops have once again used phosphorous ammunition – today, in Maryinka. There were XX fires in the city, all extinguished by State Emergency Service workers. The towns of Heorhiyivka, Novokalynove, and Ocherytne have also come under fire – there are no casulaties among civilians, but several buildings have been damaged. Avdiyivka is once again without electricity as a result of shelling." Details: In a joint news marathon broadcast of the Ukrainian TV channels, Kyrylenko noted that the use of phosphorous ammunition by the Russian troops has been officially recorded. "Everything is recorded. I relay the information that I have myself seen. I have seen photographic evidence of this."

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Child in Sumy Oblast dies after finding explosives near his home

A 14-year-old boy died after finding explosives in the courtyard of his family home in Sumy Oblast’s Okhtyrka District on 6 October. Source: Sumy Oblast Department of the National Police in Ukraine in a comment for Suspilne Details: The police said that the explosion occurred in the yard of a house belonging to a large family. The boy’s mother said that she and her other children were inside the house when the incident happened. Her teenage son was sorting through fishing nets in the yard, when the explosion occurred. When the woman ran outside, she saw her son’s arms and body were severely injured. He was hospitalised, but he died of his injuries.

Child in Sumy Oblast dies after finding explosives near his home

A XX-year-old boy died after finding explosives in the courtyard of his family home in Sumy Oblast’s Okhtyrka District on X October. Source: Sumy Oblast Department of the National Police in Ukraine in a comment for Suspilne Details: The police said that the explosion occurred in the yard of a house belonging to a large family. The boy’s mother said that she and her other children were inside the house when the incident happened. Her teenage son was sorting through fishing nets in the yard, when the explosion occurred. When the woman ran outside, she saw her son’s arms and body were severely injured. He was hospitalised, but he died of his injuries.

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Lukashenko claims he "joked" about Wagner Group planning to attack Poland

Alexander Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed president of Belarus, admitted to lying about the mercenaries of the Wagner group wanting to invade Poland. Source: BelTA, a Belarusian news outlet, citing Lukashenko Lukashenko claims he "joked" about the intentions of Russian mercenaries who moved to Belarus after the failed rebellion in the Russian Federation to go "on a tour to Rzeszów". Quote: "I joked that the Wagner fighters were whispering to each other: we are going on a tour to Rzeszów. Why? Because the equipment and weapons were going from Rzeszów to where these Wagnerites were fighting near Bakhmut. Thousands of their boys died there. And they [Wagner Group fighters] will not forgive that," the self-proclaimed Belarusian president said. Lukashenko believes that Polish authorities should thank him for the fact that "we invited these fighters to us [Belarus]". Lukashenko did not specify how many mercenaries are on the territory of Belarus, but, according to him, the Wagner Group allegedly has 30,000 militants under its control. "Therefore, let them pray that we keep and provide for them. Otherwise, without us, they would have infiltrated and hit Rzeszów and Warsaw so there'd be hell to pay. Therefore, there is no need to blame me, they should thank me," Lukashenko says. Background: At the end of July, Lukashenko said that the Wagner Private Military Company fighters are "stressing him out" because they want to attack Poland. Before that, Belarus announced the start of joint drills with the Wagner Group fighters at the Brest training ground, which is close to the Polish border. According to the State Border Service of Ukraine, approximately 5,000 Russian mercenaries of the Wagner Group had arrived in Belarus as of 22 July. Poland is said to be in talks with Latvia and Lithuania on how to respond to the presence of mercenaries, and the three countries may close their borders with Belarus if necessary.

Lukashenko claims he "joked" about Wagner Group planning to attack Poland

Alexander Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed president of Belarus, admitted to lying about the mercenaries of the Wagner group wanting to invade Poland. Source: BelTA, a Belarusian news outlet, citing Lukashenko Lukashenko claims he "joked" about the intentions of Russian mercenaries who moved to Belarus after the failed rebellion in the Russian Federation to go "on a tour to Rzeszów". Quote: "I joked that the Wagner fighters were whispering to each other: we are going on a tour to Rzeszów. Why? Because the equipment and weapons were going from Rzeszów to where these Wagnerites were fighting near Bakhmut. Thousands of their boys died there. And they [Wagner Group fighters] will not forgive that," the self-proclaimed Belarusian president said. Lukashenko believes that Polish authorities should thank him for the fact that "we invited these fighters to us [Belarus]". Lukashenko did not specify how many mercenaries are on the territory of Belarus, but, according to him, the Wagner Group allegedly has XX,XXX militants under its control. "Therefore, let them pray that we keep and provide for them. Otherwise, without us, they would have infiltrated and hit Rzeszów and Warsaw so there'd be hell to pay. Therefore, there is no need to blame me, they should thank me," Lukashenko says. Background: At the end of July, Lukashenko said that the Wagner Private Military Company fighters are "stressing him out" because they want to attack Poland. Before that, Belarus announced the start of joint drills with the Wagner Group fighters at the Brest training ground, which is close to the Polish border. According to the State Border Service of Ukraine, approximately X,XXX Russian mercenaries of the Wagner Group had arrived in Belarus as of XX July. Poland is said to be in talks with Latvia and Lithuania on how to respond to the presence of mercenaries, and the three countries may close their borders with Belarus if necessary.

svjatkuvannja,obstril,rosija,kijiv

Russia made up reasons for attack on Kyiv’s hotel and Protasiv Yar Park

The Ministry of Defence of Russia has attacked Kyiv on the New Year’s Eve, targeting "the defence industry complex of Ukraine involved in the production of combat drones", the ministry reports. Source: Russian Defence Ministry, cited by Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti Details: Deployment sites and launch sites of combat UAVs have also been allegedly targeted. The occupiers declared that the goals had been achieved, so it is alleged that Ukraine would not be able to attack Russia in the near future. Background: On 31 December, Russia launched an attack on Kyiv, damaging the capital’s hotel, the Protasiv Yar Park and building of one of Kyiv's institutes. Later, on the night of 31 December – 1 January, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with Iranian-made Shahed kamikaze drones; 45 of them have been shut down. In Kyiv Oblast, all 32 Shahed UAVs launched by Russia have been downed by Ukrainian air defence systems.

Russia made up reasons for attack on Kyiv’s hotel and Protasiv Yar Park

The Ministry of Defence of Russia has attacked Kyiv on the New Year’s Eve, targeting "the defence industry complex of Ukraine involved in the production of combat drones", the ministry reports. Source: Russian Defence Ministry, cited by Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti Details: Deployment sites and launch sites of combat UAVs have also been allegedly targeted. The occupiers declared that the goals had been achieved, so it is alleged that Ukraine would not be able to attack Russia in the near future. Background: On XX December, Russia launched an attack on Kyiv, damaging the capital’s hotel, the Protasiv Yar Park and building of one of Kyiv's institutes. Later, on the night of XX December – X January, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with Iranian-made Shahed kamikaze drones; XX of them have been shut down. In Kyiv Oblast, all XX Shahed UAVs launched by Russia have been downed by Ukrainian air defence systems.

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Nuclear weapons deployment complies with international law, as does NATO – Belarus

Belarus has stated that by agreeing to deploy Russian tactical nuclear weapons on its territory, it allegedly took "forced retaliatory actions" to strengthen its security and defence capabilities and was not violating the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Quote from Belarusian Foreign Ministry: "Military cooperation between Belarus and Russia is carried out in strict accordance with international law. The training of Belarusian pilots capable of flying aircraft with specific munitions, the modernisation of such aircraft, as well as the deployment of nuclear warheads on the territory of Belarus without transferring control over them to Minsk, as well as access to relevant technologies, in no way contradict the provisions of Articles I and II of the NPT." Details: The ministry also added that this allegedly "is not an innovation in the field of military cooperation between non-nuclear and nuclear states". In their words, NATO "has long had a practice of joint nuclear missions", and more than 150 US tactical nuclear weapons are allegedly stored on the territory of European member states and over 250 aircraft have been prepared for their possible use. At the same time, the Belarusian Foreign Ministry stated that it "called and continues to call on all partners" to change "confrontational rhetoric and the spiral of the arms race" to "constructive and mutually respectful dialogue aimed at strengthening the global and regional security architecture, multilateral mechanisms for disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control, in particular in the nuclear sphere". Background: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on 25 March that Moscow and Minsk had reached an agreement on the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. The storage must be prepared by July. NATO called Russia's nuclear rhetoric "dangerous and irresponsible". The US saw no signs of Russia preparing to use nuclear weapons. Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, called these plans a threat to European security. France called for cancelling the treaty about the deployment of Russian tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. The Security Council of Russia claimed that Russia has a unique weapon capable of destroying even the US.

Nuclear weapons deployment complies with international law, as does NATO – Belarus

Belarus has stated that by agreeing to deploy Russian tactical nuclear weapons on its territory, it allegedly took "forced retaliatory actions" to strengthen its security and defence capabilities and was not violating the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Quote from Belarusian Foreign Ministry: "Military cooperation between Belarus and Russia is carried out in strict accordance with international law. The training of Belarusian pilots capable of flying aircraft with specific munitions, the modernisation of such aircraft, as well as the deployment of nuclear warheads on the territory of Belarus without transferring control over them to Minsk, as well as access to relevant technologies, in no way contradict the provisions of Articles I and II of the NPT." Details: The ministry also added that this allegedly "is not an innovation in the field of military cooperation between non-nuclear and nuclear states". In their words, NATO "has long had a practice of joint nuclear missions", and more than XXX US tactical nuclear weapons are allegedly stored on the territory of European member states and over XXX aircraft have been prepared for their possible use. At the same time, the Belarusian Foreign Ministry stated that it "called and continues to call on all partners" to change "confrontational rhetoric and the spiral of the arms race" to "constructive and mutually respectful dialogue aimed at strengthening the global and regional security architecture, multilateral mechanisms for disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control, in particular in the nuclear sphere". Background: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on XX March that Moscow and Minsk had reached an agreement on the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. The storage must be prepared by July. NATO called Russia's nuclear rhetoric "dangerous and irresponsible". The US saw no signs of Russia preparing to use nuclear weapons. Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, called these plans a threat to European security. France called for cancelling the treaty about the deployment of Russian tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. The Security Council of Russia claimed that Russia has a unique weapon capable of destroying even the US.

air-defense,rosija,bezpilotnyky

Ukrainian Air Force downs 37 cruise missiles and 29 Shahed drones overnight

The Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 37 cruise missiles and 29 Shahed kamikaze drones on the night of 28-29 May. Source: Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram Quote from the Air Force: "We have destroyed 67 air targets: 37 Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles, 29 Shahed-136/131 strike drones and 1 operational-tactical reconnaissance UAV." Details: Russian invaders attacked military and critical infrastructure facilities in Ukraine on the night of 28-29 May. In total, they launched up to 40 Kh-101/Kh-555 air-to-surface cruise missiles from nine Tu-95ms strategic aircraft from the Caspian Sea. The Russians also attacked with Iranian-made Shahed-136/131 drones from the northern and southern fronts. A total of about 35 attack drones were launched. Background: An air-raid warning was sounded at midnight on 28 May in Kyiv and a number of Oblasts of Ukraine, which later spread throughout Ukraine and lasted until 05:00. The explosions were heard in the capital, Odesa and Khmelnytskyi Oblast. It was reported that air defence systems were in operation in Kyiv, Lviv and Vinnytsia Oblasts. Ukrainian Defence Forces destroyed more than 40 aerial targets over Kyiv without critical damage, fatalities or casualties.

Ukrainian Air Force downs XX cruise missiles and XX Shahed drones overnight

The Ukrainian Air Force destroyed XX cruise missiles and XX Shahed kamikaze drones on the night of XX-XX May. Source: Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram Quote from the Air Force: "We have destroyed XX air targets: XX Kh-XXX/Kh-XXX cruise missiles, XX Shahed-XXX/XXX strike drones and X operational-tactical reconnaissance UAV." Details: Russian invaders attacked military and critical infrastructure facilities in Ukraine on the night of XX-XX May. In total, they launched up to XX Kh-XXX/Kh-XXX air-to-surface cruise missiles from nine Tu-XXms strategic aircraft from the Caspian Sea. The Russians also attacked with Iranian-made Shahed-XXX/XXX drones from the northern and southern fronts. A total of about XX attack drones were launched. Background: An air-raid warning was sounded at midnight on XX May in Kyiv and a number of Oblasts of Ukraine, which later spread throughout Ukraine and lasted until XX:XX. The explosions were heard in the capital, Odesa and Khmelnytskyi Oblast. It was reported that air defence systems were in operation in Kyiv, Lviv and Vinnytsia Oblasts. Ukrainian Defence Forces destroyed more than XX aerial targets over Kyiv without critical damage, fatalities or casualties.

krim,osvita,rosija

Crimean schools to be named after Russian soldiers fighting against Ukraine

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA – WEDNESDAY, 31 AUGUST 2022, 18:00 Sergey Aksyonov, the so-called, Russian-appointed "head of Crimea", said that Crimean schools will be named after the military personnel who took part in Russia’s "special operation". Meanwhile, schoolchildren will receive a "patriotic education", which will entail explanations of why Russia started that war against Ukraine. Source: Sergey Aksyonov on Telegram Details: The reach of the curriculum of so-called "children’s patriotic education" in Crimean schools has been expanded. The self-proclaimed local government has announced that the school’s facades will be decorated with memorial plaques bearing the names of the soldiers who took part in the "special operation" [the term Russia uses to describe its war in Ukraine - ed.]; they claim that schoolchildren "must know those names". In addition, in the beginning of each week Crimean schools will hold a special ceremony of "raising the flag of the Russian Federation and singing the national anthem" of the aggressor state, Russia. Teachers will discuss the goals of the so-called "special military operation" in Ukraine with the pupils and explain to them why Russia attacked Ukraine. A new "Razgovory o vazhnom" (Russian for "Conversation about important topics") curriculum has been introduced; during these classes, pupils will be taught "patriotism" and "civic education" as conceived by the Russian occupiers. Aksyonov also announced that the school program will from now on include military-patriotic education and initial military training, though he did not elaborate on the details.

Crimean schools to be named after Russian soldiers fighting against Ukraine

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA – WEDNESDAY, XX AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX Sergey Aksyonov, the so-called, Russian-appointed "head of Crimea", said that Crimean schools will be named after the military personnel who took part in Russia’s "special operation". Meanwhile, schoolchildren will receive a "patriotic education", which will entail explanations of why Russia started that war against Ukraine. Source: Sergey Aksyonov on Telegram Details: The reach of the curriculum of so-called "children’s patriotic education" in Crimean schools has been expanded. The self-proclaimed local government has announced that the school’s facades will be decorated with memorial plaques bearing the names of the soldiers who took part in the "special operation" [the term Russia uses to describe its war in Ukraine - ed.]; they claim that schoolchildren "must know those names". In addition, in the beginning of each week Crimean schools will hold a special ceremony of "raising the flag of the Russian Federation and singing the national anthem" of the aggressor state, Russia. Teachers will discuss the goals of the so-called "special military operation" in Ukraine with the pupils and explain to them why Russia attacked Ukraine. A new "Razgovory o vazhnom" (Russian for "Conversation about important topics") curriculum has been introduced; during these classes, pupils will be taught "patriotism" and "civic education" as conceived by the Russian occupiers. Aksyonov also announced that the school program will from now on include military-patriotic education and initial military training, though he did not elaborate on the details.

kordon,ukrajina

Situation on the western border of Ukraine on Friday

Svitlana Kizilova - Friday, 4 March 2022, 23:10 Cars and pedestrians leaving Ukraine are in lines at some checkpoints at the Western border as of 18:00. Source: State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Details: There are lines at the following checkpoints on the border with Republic of Poland: "Rava-Ruska" - 200 cars, 500 pedestrians, "Hrushiv" - 250 cars, 600 pedestrians, "Smilnytsia" - 50 cars, "Krakivets" - 140 cars, 1800 pedestrians, "Shehyni" - 350 cars, 420 pedestrians. There are no lines at other checkpoints. Slovak Republic: "Malyy Bereznyi" - 45 cars, "Uzhhorod" - 150 cars, 300 pedestrians, "Mali Selmentsi" - 50 pedestrians. Hungary: "Tysa" - 40 cars (pedestrians not permitted), "Kosyno" - 70 cars, 80 pedestrians, "Luzhanka" - 40 cars, 10 pedestrians, "Vylok" - 20 cars. Romania: "Solotvino" - 1150 cars, 350 pedestrians, "Porubne" - 400 cars, 130 pedestrians.Republic of Moldova: "Mamalyha" - 30 cars, There are no lines at other checkpoints.

Situation on the western border of Ukraine on Friday

Svitlana Kizilova - Friday, X March XXXX, XX:XX Cars and pedestrians leaving Ukraine are in lines at some checkpoints at the Western border as of XX:XX. Source: State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Details: There are lines at the following checkpoints on the border with Republic of Poland: "Rava-Ruska" - XXX cars, XXX pedestrians, "Hrushiv" - XXX cars, XXX pedestrians, "Smilnytsia" - XX cars, "Krakivets" - XXX cars, XXXX pedestrians, "Shehyni" - XXX cars, XXX pedestrians. There are no lines at other checkpoints. Slovak Republic: "Malyy Bereznyi" - XX cars, "Uzhhorod" - XXX cars, XXX pedestrians, "Mali Selmentsi" - XX pedestrians. Hungary: "Tysa" - XX cars (pedestrians not permitted), "Kosyno" - XX cars, XX pedestrians, "Luzhanka" - XX cars, XX pedestrians, "Vylok" - XX cars. Romania: "Solotvino" - XXXX cars, XXX pedestrians, "Porubne" - XXX cars, XXX pedestrians.Republic of Moldova: "Mamalyha" - XX cars, There are no lines at other checkpoints.

okupacia,zaliznytsya,zaporizkaoblast,melitopol

Guerrillas blow up a Russian armoured train in captured Melitopol - media

DENYS KARLOVSKYI In captured Melitopol, the Ukrainian resistance movement has managed to blow up a Russian armoured train as it was transporting soldiers and equipment. Source: local media; Mirror of the Week, quoting the Defence Headquarters of the Zaporizhzhia region Details: Eyewitnesses in Melitopol reported hearing explosions and gunfire in the area of the meat-packing plant. Local journalists later confirmed that Ukrainian guerrillas had remotely detonated an armoured train near the meat-packing plant in Melitopol. The train consisted of 10 cars. The explosion was carried out under a car carrying personnel from Russian occupying units, who were rotating. The explosion damaged two railway tracks. The armoured train has now been stopped, and the fuel and lubricant cars following the armoured train have also been blocked. Background : On the morning of 18 May, the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration confirmed that guerrillas in Melitopol had killed high-ranking Russian commanders. The Ukrainian resistance movement is also putting up pro-Ukrainian leaflets in public places in Melitopol. In April the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine reported that guerrillas in Melitopol had killed about 70 servicemen in three weeks.

Guerrillas blow up a Russian armoured train in captured Melitopol - media

DENYS KARLOVSKYI In captured Melitopol, the Ukrainian resistance movement has managed to blow up a Russian armoured train as it was transporting soldiers and equipment. Source: local media; Mirror of the Week, quoting the Defence Headquarters of the Zaporizhzhia region Details: Eyewitnesses in Melitopol reported hearing explosions and gunfire in the area of the meat-packing plant. Local journalists later confirmed that Ukrainian guerrillas had remotely detonated an armoured train near the meat-packing plant in Melitopol. The train consisted of XX cars. The explosion was carried out under a car carrying personnel from Russian occupying units, who were rotating. The explosion damaged two railway tracks. The armoured train has now been stopped, and the fuel and lubricant cars following the armoured train have also been blocked. Background : On the morning of XX May, the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration confirmed that guerrillas in Melitopol had killed high-ranking Russian commanders. The Ukrainian resistance movement is also putting up pro-Ukrainian leaflets in public places in Melitopol. In April the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine reported that guerrillas in Melitopol had killed about XX servicemen in three weeks.

centsov,vijna

Ukrainian director Sentsov suffers contusion on front line

On Saturday 9 July, Oleh Sentsov, a Ukrainian director and a soldier, former political prisoner of the Kremlin, suffered a concussion while at the front. Source: Sentsov in a video message on Facebook Details: Sentsov recorded a video lying down immediately after receiving a concussion. He said that the battle for an important line for a further counterattack had just ended. Three soldiers were injured. "I have a concussion, it's not a heavy one," Sentsov said. But the video clearly shows that it is difficult for him to speak. In the caption, Sentsov added that the video was recorded on Saturday, and on Sunday he felt better and was in the hospital, like the other wounded. Earlier: In June, Sentsov was awarded the rank of Second Lieutenant. On the second day of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, 25 February 2022, Sentsov published a photo wearing military camouflage and called on everyone to defend their homeland.

Ukrainian director Sentsov suffers contusion on front line

On Saturday X July, Oleh Sentsov, a Ukrainian director and a soldier, former political prisoner of the Kremlin, suffered a concussion while at the front. Source: Sentsov in a video message on Facebook Details: Sentsov recorded a video lying down immediately after receiving a concussion. He said that the battle for an important line for a further counterattack had just ended. Three soldiers were injured. "I have a concussion, it's not a heavy one," Sentsov said. But the video clearly shows that it is difficult for him to speak. In the caption, Sentsov added that the video was recorded on Saturday, and on Sunday he felt better and was in the hospital, like the other wounded. Earlier: In June, Sentsov was awarded the rank of Second Lieutenant. On the second day of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, XX February XXXX, Sentsov published a photo wearing military camouflage and called on everyone to defend their homeland.

pushilin,rosija,okupacia,vijna

Russians impose military censorship and curfew in occupied part of Donetsk Oblast

Denis Pushilin, Russian-appointed "head" of the self-proclaimed "Donetsk People's Republic" (DPR), has issued a sham "decree" introducing a range of bans in the Russian-occupied part of Donetsk Oblast, including military censorship and a ban on gathering. Source: Pushilin's sham "decree" Quote: "[I issue the order to] introduce military censorship of mail and messages transmitted via telecommunications systems, as well as control over telephone conversations. A ban is introduced on meetings, rallies and demonstrations, marches and pickets, and other mass events... ...as well as a ban on strikes and other means of stopping or terminating the activities of organisations." Details: Furthermore, a curfew was introduced from Monday to Friday from 23:00 to 04:00. The Russian puppet "officials" and "state employees" were banned from travelling anywhere other than Russia without permission. Background: On 8-10 September, Russia held sham local council "elections" in the occupied territories of Ukraine, along with local elections across Russia. The EU declared that it did not recognise Russia's "elections" in the occupied territories of Ukraine and stressed that Russia’s leadership would face the consequences of these illegal actions. The Council of Europe had previously stated that the sham "elections" recently held by Russia in the occupied territories of Ukraine are null and void under international law. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Washington would never recognise the results of these sham elections.

Russians impose military censorship and curfew in occupied part of Donetsk Oblast

Denis Pushilin, Russian-appointed "head" of the self-proclaimed "Donetsk People's Republic" (DPR), has issued a sham "decree" introducing a range of bans in the Russian-occupied part of Donetsk Oblast, including military censorship and a ban on gathering. Source: Pushilin's sham "decree" Quote: "[I issue the order to] introduce military censorship of mail and messages transmitted via telecommunications systems, as well as control over telephone conversations. A ban is introduced on meetings, rallies and demonstrations, marches and pickets, and other mass events... ...as well as a ban on strikes and other means of stopping or terminating the activities of organisations." Details: Furthermore, a curfew was introduced from Monday to Friday from XX:XX to XX:XX. The Russian puppet "officials" and "state employees" were banned from travelling anywhere other than Russia without permission. Background: On X-XX September, Russia held sham local council "elections" in the occupied territories of Ukraine, along with local elections across Russia. The EU declared that it did not recognise Russia's "elections" in the occupied territories of Ukraine and stressed that Russia’s leadership would face the consequences of these illegal actions. The Council of Europe had previously stated that the sham "elections" recently held by Russia in the occupied territories of Ukraine are null and void under international law. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Washington would never recognise the results of these sham elections.

grain,putin

Putin's Press Secretary claims Grain Initiative has "no future"

Dmitry Peskov, Press Secretary of the Russian president, has said that the Grain Initiative has no future, and Moscow sees no reason to continue it (the Black Sea Grain Initiative is an agreement brokered by the UN with Russia and Türkiye launched on 22 July 2022 to enable ships to transport grain from Ukraine – ed.) Source: Peskov in an interview with Izvestia, reports Russian state-owned news agency Interfax Quote: "It is hardly possible to predict any final decision here, we can only state that if we judge de facto from what we have [at the moment – ed.], then this agreement has no future." Details: According to Peskov, the agreement provides for "cooperation between contracting states or associations." "And so part of this job was done, and the second part, which concerned the Russian Federation, was never done," he said. "Therefore, if we state what is apparent now, then, of course, there are no prospects, there are no grounds to prolong it. Because so far what was promised to us has not been done," Peskov said. Earlier: Earlier this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Western countries of failing to comply with the Russian demands concerning the Black Sea Grain Initiative and said that Moscow was considering a withdrawal from the agreement. In mid-May, despite Russia's threats to withdraw from the agreement, the Black Sea Grain Initiative was extended for another two months. Later, it was revealed that Kyiv could allow the transit of Russian ammonia through Ukrainian territory if it received guarantees from Russia and the UN that the Black Sea Grain Initiative would work without any obstructions.

Putin's Press Secretary claims Grain Initiative has "no future"

Dmitry Peskov, Press Secretary of the Russian president, has said that the Grain Initiative has no future, and Moscow sees no reason to continue it (the Black Sea Grain Initiative is an agreement brokered by the UN with Russia and Türkiye launched on XX July XXXX to enable ships to transport grain from Ukraine – ed.) Source: Peskov in an interview with Izvestia, reports Russian state-owned news agency Interfax Quote: "It is hardly possible to predict any final decision here, we can only state that if we judge de facto from what we have [at the moment – ed.], then this agreement has no future." Details: According to Peskov, the agreement provides for "cooperation between contracting states or associations." "And so part of this job was done, and the second part, which concerned the Russian Federation, was never done," he said. "Therefore, if we state what is apparent now, then, of course, there are no prospects, there are no grounds to prolong it. Because so far what was promised to us has not been done," Peskov said. Earlier: Earlier this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Western countries of failing to comply with the Russian demands concerning the Black Sea Grain Initiative and said that Moscow was considering a withdrawal from the agreement. In mid-May, despite Russia's threats to withdraw from the agreement, the Black Sea Grain Initiative was extended for another two months. Later, it was revealed that Kyiv could allow the transit of Russian ammonia through Ukrainian territory if it received guarantees from Russia and the UN that the Black Sea Grain Initiative would work without any obstructions.

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Several countries, including Poland, started training Ukrainians on F-16 jets – Head of EU Diplomacy

EU High Representative Josep Borrell has said that several countries, including Poland, have begun training Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16s. Source: Borrell during a meeting of EU defence ministers in Brussels on 23 May, as reported by European Pravda Quote: "I am happy that F-16 pilot training has finally started in several countries. It will take time," Borrell said. Details: Borrell answered the journalists' question about the countries where the training started: "In many, Poland is an example". The EU foreign policy chief stressed that the F-16s are an absolute necessity "for Ukrainians to continue their defence". Background: Politico reports that Europe is not ruling out the possibility that Ukraine could receive F-16 fighter jets as early as this autumn. Yurii Sak, advisor to Ukraine's Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov, has suggested that the Netherlands could be the first to provide Kyiv with F-16 fighter jets. Prior to that, US Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall said that the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine would take "a few months at best".

Several countries, including Poland, started training Ukrainians on F-XX jets – Head of EU Diplomacy

EU High Representative Josep Borrell has said that several countries, including Poland, have begun training Ukrainian pilots to fly F-XXs. Source: Borrell during a meeting of EU defence ministers in Brussels on XX May, as reported by European Pravda Quote: "I am happy that F-XX pilot training has finally started in several countries. It will take time," Borrell said. Details: Borrell answered the journalists' question about the countries where the training started: "In many, Poland is an example". The EU foreign policy chief stressed that the F-XXs are an absolute necessity "for Ukrainians to continue their defence". Background: Politico reports that Europe is not ruling out the possibility that Ukraine could receive F-XX fighter jets as early as this autumn. Yurii Sak, advisor to Ukraine's Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov, has suggested that the Netherlands could be the first to provide Kyiv with F-XX fighter jets. Prior to that, US Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall said that the delivery of F-XX fighter jets to Ukraine would take "a few months at best".

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Explosions heard in Odesa and oblast, air defence deployed

An air-raid warning was issued in the city of Odesa on the night of 18-19 April, followed by reports that the air defence system had been deployed and a drone had been downed. Source: alerts.in.ua; Dumska local media in Odesa; Suspilne Details: An air-raid warning was issued at 01:48 in Odesa Oblast. According to Suspilne, the sounds of explosions were heard in Odesa. At 02:03, Dumska reported the downing of a drone and that the air defence systems are continuing to operate. Later, it was reported that the city of Chornomosk was also under fire. According to the report, the sounds of explosions were also heard there, and the air defence system was operating.

Explosions heard in Odesa and oblast, air defence deployed

An air-raid warning was issued in the city of Odesa on the night of XX-XX April, followed by reports that the air defence system had been deployed and a drone had been downed. Source: alerts.in.ua; Dumska local media in Odesa; Suspilne Details: An air-raid warning was issued at XX:XX in Odesa Oblast. According to Suspilne, the sounds of explosions were heard in Odesa. At XX:XX, Dumska reported the downing of a drone and that the air defence systems are continuing to operate. Later, it was reported that the city of Chornomosk was also under fire. According to the report, the sounds of explosions were also heard there, and the air defence system was operating.

poloneni,rosija,minoboroni,prigozhyn

Prigozhin planned to take Russian high military leadership captive – Wall Street Journal

Yevgeny Prigozhin, Head of Wagner Private Military Company (PMC), intended to take Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov captive during his attempted military uprising. Source: The Wall Street Journal, citing Western officials Details: According to Western officials, Prigozhin planned that Shoigu and Gerasimov would be captured during their planned visit to the southern region of Russia bordering Ukraine. But the Federal Security Service discovered this plan two days earlier. Viktor Zolotov, the commander of the Russian National Guard, claims that data was leaked from the Prigozhin camp. At the same time, it is known that the head of the PMC learned that his plan had been revealed and was forced to start the operation earlier. According to Western officials, Prigozhin announced his intentions to someone in the top military leadership of the Russian Federation, including General Sergei Surovikin. It has not yet been possible to establish the source that leaked this information to the FSB, whether it was Surovkin himself or somebody else. Background: On the evening of 23 June, Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed that the regular Russian army had launched a missile strike on the Wagner mercenaries’ rear camps. He has therefore deployed 25,000 of his mercenaries "to restore justice". Prigozhin claimed that his forces had taken control of military facilities in Rostov-on-Don, including the air base, and were heading "to Moscow" and that his soldiers had shot down at least three Russian helicopters. Wagner mercenaries have also seized military facilities in the Russian city of Voronezh. In an emergency address on 24 June, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is "fighting for survival" and that attempts are being made to "organise a rebellion" in the country. At the same time, Ukrainian intelligence reported that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has urgently left Moscow for his residence in Valdai. On the evening of the same day, after a conversation with the self-proclaimed president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, Prigozhin said that his mercenaries were returning to field camps. The criminal case against Prigozhin in the Russian Federation was ordered to be closed, and he was to go to Belarus. Putin officially offered the Wagner mercenaries a choice: to join the Russian Defence Ministry, other military formations, or go to Belarus. The military company is preparing to transfer their heavy weaponry to the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation.

Prigozhin planned to take Russian high military leadership captive – Wall Street Journal

Yevgeny Prigozhin, Head of Wagner Private Military Company (PMC), intended to take Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov captive during his attempted military uprising. Source: The Wall Street Journal, citing Western officials Details: According to Western officials, Prigozhin planned that Shoigu and Gerasimov would be captured during their planned visit to the southern region of Russia bordering Ukraine. But the Federal Security Service discovered this plan two days earlier. Viktor Zolotov, the commander of the Russian National Guard, claims that data was leaked from the Prigozhin camp. At the same time, it is known that the head of the PMC learned that his plan had been revealed and was forced to start the operation earlier. According to Western officials, Prigozhin announced his intentions to someone in the top military leadership of the Russian Federation, including General Sergei Surovikin. It has not yet been possible to establish the source that leaked this information to the FSB, whether it was Surovkin himself or somebody else. Background: On the evening of XX June, Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed that the regular Russian army had launched a missile strike on the Wagner mercenaries’ rear camps. He has therefore deployed XX,XXX of his mercenaries "to restore justice". Prigozhin claimed that his forces had taken control of military facilities in Rostov-on-Don, including the air base, and were heading "to Moscow" and that his soldiers had shot down at least three Russian helicopters. Wagner mercenaries have also seized military facilities in the Russian city of Voronezh. In an emergency address on XX June, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is "fighting for survival" and that attempts are being made to "organise a rebellion" in the country. At the same time, Ukrainian intelligence reported that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has urgently left Moscow for his residence in Valdai. On the evening of the same day, after a conversation with the self-proclaimed president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, Prigozhin said that his mercenaries were returning to field camps. The criminal case against Prigozhin in the Russian Federation was ordered to be closed, and he was to go to Belarus. Putin officially offered the Wagner mercenaries a choice: to join the Russian Defence Ministry, other military formations, or go to Belarus. The military company is preparing to transfer their heavy weaponry to the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation.

zelensky,presidential-office,velika-britanija-20220128161822,yermak

Details of Zelenskyy and Johnson’s talk are revealed

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – FRIDAY, 17 JUNE 2022, 17:59 p.m. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, members of the President’s Office and government representatives have met with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to discuss the supply of heavy weapons and air defence systems, economic support for Ukraine, tougher sanctions on Russia and security guarantees. Source: Andrii Yermak, the head of the President’s Office, on Telegram; Zelenskyy on Telegram; the president’s website Details: Yermak said that Zelenskyy, members of the President’s Office and government representatives had met with Johnson. Quote from Yermak: "Boris and I discussed the necessity of supplying Ukraine with heavy weaponry and air defence systems, economic support for Ukraine, tougher sanctions on Russia, specifically those proposed by the international McFaul-Yermak Group, and also security guarantees for Ukraine and the need for Russian reparations to cover all the damage it has caused our country. And, of course, our victory in the War for Independence." More details: Zelenskyy said that he and Johnson share "the same view on how to move towards Ukraine’s victory". He thanked the UK Prime Minister for his strong support. According to the president’s press service, Zelenskyy said that one of the priority tasks is to ensure air defence for Ukraine. "The main thing today is also to ensure air defence for Ukraine. We have started to move in this direction. Russian missiles remain a threat to our people and to the whole territory of Ukraine. The vast majority of Russian missile attacks are carried out by the Russian army on ordinary people, on civilian infrastructure: homes, schools, hospitals, universities, transport. Clearly this should be a priority for all of us and for our partners – to help us defend ourselves against Russian missiles. This will be a guarantee of life for people in most of our territory," the president said. Zelenskyy also said that during the talks, the partie discussed the outcome of the third Ramstein-format meeting, at which the UK had promoted Ukraine’s interests. In addition, the leaders discussed Ukraine’s need for financial and economic support. "It’s not just finances: we also have a fuel shortage due to Russia’s bombardment of our refinery and our reserves. We also talked about a complex issue – making sure we are ready for the heating season. I am grateful to Boris for his willingness to help our state," Zelenskyy said. The parties also continued discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine, which could provide stability not only for Ukraine, but also Europe and the world. Zelenskyy also discussed the demining of Ukrainian territories with Boris Johnson. "We have no doubt that we will win, so we are already preparing to rebuild the country after our victory," Zelenskyy said. For his part, Boris Johnson said he understood that the Ukrainian people could make no compromise with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Ukraine is suffering, the Ukrainian troops are suffering, but all the evidence is that Russian troops are under acute pressure themselves and they are taking heavy casualties. Their expenditure on weaponry is colossal. After 114 days of attack on Ukraine, they have still not achieved the objectives they set out for the first week," Johnson said. Johnson said Britain wants to give Ukraine strategic endurance, so it will strengthen the global diplomatic coalition in support of Ukraine and work to intensify the sanctions against Putin’s regime. The British prime minister gave assurances that the UK is ready to continue providing Ukraine with weapons and training the military to use them. "The Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian Armed Forces will be able to do what Ukrainians yearn to do, and that is to expel the aggressor from Ukraine," he stressed. Background: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived in Ukraine unannounced on Friday for the second time since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Details of Zelenskyy and Johnson’s talk are revealed

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – FRIDAY, XX JUNE XXXX, XX:XX p.m. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, members of the President’s Office and government representatives have met with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to discuss the supply of heavy weapons and air defence systems, economic support for Ukraine, tougher sanctions on Russia and security guarantees. Source: Andrii Yermak, the head of the President’s Office, on Telegram; Zelenskyy on Telegram; the president’s website Details: Yermak said that Zelenskyy, members of the President’s Office and government representatives had met with Johnson. Quote from Yermak: "Boris and I discussed the necessity of supplying Ukraine with heavy weaponry and air defence systems, economic support for Ukraine, tougher sanctions on Russia, specifically those proposed by the international McFaul-Yermak Group, and also security guarantees for Ukraine and the need for Russian reparations to cover all the damage it has caused our country. And, of course, our victory in the War for Independence." More details: Zelenskyy said that he and Johnson share "the same view on how to move towards Ukraine’s victory". He thanked the UK Prime Minister for his strong support. According to the president’s press service, Zelenskyy said that one of the priority tasks is to ensure air defence for Ukraine. "The main thing today is also to ensure air defence for Ukraine. We have started to move in this direction. Russian missiles remain a threat to our people and to the whole territory of Ukraine. The vast majority of Russian missile attacks are carried out by the Russian army on ordinary people, on civilian infrastructure: homes, schools, hospitals, universities, transport. Clearly this should be a priority for all of us and for our partners – to help us defend ourselves against Russian missiles. This will be a guarantee of life for people in most of our territory," the president said. Zelenskyy also said that during the talks, the partie discussed the outcome of the third Ramstein-format meeting, at which the UK had promoted Ukraine’s interests. In addition, the leaders discussed Ukraine’s need for financial and economic support. "It’s not just finances: we also have a fuel shortage due to Russia’s bombardment of our refinery and our reserves. We also talked about a complex issue – making sure we are ready for the heating season. I am grateful to Boris for his willingness to help our state," Zelenskyy said. The parties also continued discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine, which could provide stability not only for Ukraine, but also Europe and the world. Zelenskyy also discussed the demining of Ukrainian territories with Boris Johnson. "We have no doubt that we will win, so we are already preparing to rebuild the country after our victory," Zelenskyy said. For his part, Boris Johnson said he understood that the Ukrainian people could make no compromise with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Ukraine is suffering, the Ukrainian troops are suffering, but all the evidence is that Russian troops are under acute pressure themselves and they are taking heavy casualties. Their expenditure on weaponry is colossal. After XXX days of attack on Ukraine, they have still not achieved the objectives they set out for the first week," Johnson said. Johnson said Britain wants to give Ukraine strategic endurance, so it will strengthen the global diplomatic coalition in support of Ukraine and work to intensify the sanctions against Putin’s regime. The British prime minister gave assurances that the UK is ready to continue providing Ukraine with weapons and training the military to use them. "The Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian Armed Forces will be able to do what Ukrainians yearn to do, and that is to expel the aggressor from Ukraine," he stressed. Background: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived in Ukraine unannounced on Friday for the second time since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.

zbroja,vijna,ukroboronprom

Ukrainian Defence Industry sends first batch of its shells to defenders

The state concern Ukroboronprom [a state association of multi-product enterprises in various sectors of the Ukrainian defence industry – ed.] shipped the first batch of domestic 122mm shells to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, production of which was arranged abroad. Source: the press service of Ukroboronprom Quote: "The state concern Ukroboronprom, in cooperation with a NATO country, has set up production of 122mm artillery shells abroad and has already shipped a batch to the Armed Forces of Ukraine." The state concern clarified that the 122mm shell is used by Ukrainian artillery in conjunction with D-30 trailed howitzers (maximum range of 15,400 metres) and 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled artillery systems (maximum range of 15,200 metres). The number of fragments for this type of projectile is significantly higher than that of the standard "Soviet" model.

Ukrainian Defence Industry sends first batch of its shells to defenders

The state concern Ukroboronprom [a state association of multi-product enterprises in various sectors of the Ukrainian defence industry – ed.] shipped the first batch of domestic XXXmm shells to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, production of which was arranged abroad. Source: the press service of Ukroboronprom Quote: "The state concern Ukroboronprom, in cooperation with a NATO country, has set up production of XXXmm artillery shells abroad and has already shipped a batch to the Armed Forces of Ukraine." The state concern clarified that the XXXmm shell is used by Ukrainian artillery in conjunction with D-XX trailed howitzers (maximum range of XX,XXX metres) and XSX Gvozdika self-propelled artillery systems (maximum range of XX,XXX metres). The number of fragments for this type of projectile is significantly higher than that of the standard "Soviet" model.

5e5e9dafe61d8,kabinet-ministriv

Pensions, confiscated property, food supply: Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approves a series of measures

Kateryna Tyschenko – Saturday, 26 February 2022, 21:42 The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a series of measures related to Russia’s invasion during an extraordinary meeting on Saturday. Source: Prime Minister Denys Shmygal’s address published on the government’s website Details: The Cabinet has approved the resolution concerning the payment and delivery of pensions and benefits under martial law. In cases where someone cannot receive the money at their current address or does not have an opportunity to transfer the funds to their account, pensions and benefits will be paid via money transfer. Government authorities will contact pension recipients through their Pension Fund personal e-cabinets in order to clarify their de facto address under the current circumstances. The Cabinet also approved the resolution to ascertain consistent operation of food producers under martial law. "Maximum term for settling transactions related to the delivery of socially significant foodstuffs by Ukrainian producers will be no longer than ten calendar days from the moment of the issuance of the relevant invoice by the producer," prime minister noted. In addition, a resolution was passed to transfer the property confiscated by the decision of court and the State Customs Service for the use of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. The government has also approved a resolution requiring the State Reserve Agency to ensure a sufficient supply of diesel fuel for the military. Government officials have also created an algorithm to coordinate the receipt of humanitarian aid and its further delivery to the people of Ukraine. "The State Border Guard Service and the State Customs Service must ensure a simplified regime of state border crossing for vehicles delivering humanitarian aid. On their side, military and civilian administrations will work with National Guards, National Police and the Department of Emergencies to ensure the aid is appropriately received, distributed and stored," said Prime Minister Shmygal’.

Pensions, confiscated property, food supply: Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approves a series of measures

Kateryna Tyschenko – Saturday, XX February XXXX, XX:XX The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a series of measures related to Russia’s invasion during an extraordinary meeting on Saturday. Source: Prime Minister Denys Shmygal’s address published on the government’s website Details: The Cabinet has approved the resolution concerning the payment and delivery of pensions and benefits under martial law. In cases where someone cannot receive the money at their current address or does not have an opportunity to transfer the funds to their account, pensions and benefits will be paid via money transfer. Government authorities will contact pension recipients through their Pension Fund personal e-cabinets in order to clarify their de facto address under the current circumstances. The Cabinet also approved the resolution to ascertain consistent operation of food producers under martial law. "Maximum term for settling transactions related to the delivery of socially significant foodstuffs by Ukrainian producers will be no longer than ten calendar days from the moment of the issuance of the relevant invoice by the producer," prime minister noted. In addition, a resolution was passed to transfer the property confiscated by the decision of court and the State Customs Service for the use of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. The government has also approved a resolution requiring the State Reserve Agency to ensure a sufficient supply of diesel fuel for the military. Government officials have also created an algorithm to coordinate the receipt of humanitarian aid and its further delivery to the people of Ukraine. "The State Border Guard Service and the State Customs Service must ensure a simplified regime of state border crossing for vehicles delivering humanitarian aid. On their side, military and civilian administrations will work with National Guards, National Police and the Department of Emergencies to ensure the aid is appropriately received, distributed and stored," said Prime Minister Shmygal’.

biden,rosija,putin,jaderna-zbroja

Biden sees "no real prospect" of Putin using nuclear weapons

US President Joseph Biden sees no threat of Russia using nuclear weapons in a war against Ukraine. Source: Joe Biden at a press conference in Helsinki, quoted by European Pravda Quote: "I don’t think there is any real prospect – you never know but – of Putin using nuclear weapons. Not only has the West but China and the rest of the world have said that ‘Don’t go there. Don’t go there.’." Details: Biden has also pointed out that Russia continues to try to interfere in the US elections. When asked about the possible actions of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, the American leader replied: "God only knows what he is likely to do." "We are not even sure where he is and what relationship he has. If I were him, I’d be careful what I eat and I’d keep my eye on my menu. But all kidding aside, who knows, I don’t know, I don’t think any of us know," Biden added. Why this is important: Nuclear weapons have become an instrument of blackmail by Moscow during the full-scale war against Ukraine. Among other things, Russia agreed this spring to deploy some of its nuclear weapons in Belarus. At this week's summit, NATO leaders condemned Russia's nuclear rhetoric and warned that any use of nuclear weapons by Russia would have serious consequences.

Biden sees "no real prospect" of Putin using nuclear weapons

US President Joseph Biden sees no threat of Russia using nuclear weapons in a war against Ukraine. Source: Joe Biden at a press conference in Helsinki, quoted by European Pravda Quote: "I don’t think there is any real prospect – you never know but – of Putin using nuclear weapons. Not only has the West but China and the rest of the world have said that ‘Don’t go there. Don’t go there.’." Details: Biden has also pointed out that Russia continues to try to interfere in the US elections. When asked about the possible actions of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, the American leader replied: "God only knows what he is likely to do." "We are not even sure where he is and what relationship he has. If I were him, I’d be careful what I eat and I’d keep my eye on my menu. But all kidding aside, who knows, I don’t know, I don’t think any of us know," Biden added. Why this is important: Nuclear weapons have become an instrument of blackmail by Moscow during the full-scale war against Ukraine. Among other things, Russia agreed this spring to deploy some of its nuclear weapons in Belarus. At this week's summit, NATO leaders condemned Russia's nuclear rhetoric and warned that any use of nuclear weapons by Russia would have serious consequences.

ssha,zbroja,polscha,vijna

US asks Poland to clarify statement on cessation of arms supplies to Ukraine

The United States has asked Poland to clarify the words of its Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki that his state is not currently providing military assistance to Ukraine "because it is rearming itself." Source: Bloomberg, citing a senior US defence official, as reported by European Pravda Details: The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Poland remained committed to supporting Ukraine but its exact position was unclear. He added, however, that the differences between Kyiv and Warsaw have not yet led to a split in the unity of the coalition supporting Ukraine. A diplomatic source in Europe told Bloomberg that Polish diplomats have privately assured their foreign counterparts of further military support for Ukraine from Poland, even if on a smaller scale. The source added that a loss of support for Ukraine from Poland could be detrimental to the Ukrainian military campaign, as it threatens to undermine NATO unity. Background: On 20 September, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that Warsaw is now focused on rearming its own army and therefore is not supplying military aid to Kyiv. Morawiecki's statements were made against a background of tension in the relations between Warsaw and Kyiv, related to unilateral Polish restrictions on Ukrainian agricultural products and Ukraine's actions in response. After that, the Polish government stated that Warsaw is currently only carrying out pre-agreed deliveries of ammunition and weapons, including those under contracts with Ukraine. Polish President Andrzej Duda further clarified that Morawiecki's words had been misinterpreted.

US asks Poland to clarify statement on cessation of arms supplies to Ukraine

The United States has asked Poland to clarify the words of its Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki that his state is not currently providing military assistance to Ukraine "because it is rearming itself." Source: Bloomberg, citing a senior US defence official, as reported by European Pravda Details: The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Poland remained committed to supporting Ukraine but its exact position was unclear. He added, however, that the differences between Kyiv and Warsaw have not yet led to a split in the unity of the coalition supporting Ukraine. A diplomatic source in Europe told Bloomberg that Polish diplomats have privately assured their foreign counterparts of further military support for Ukraine from Poland, even if on a smaller scale. The source added that a loss of support for Ukraine from Poland could be detrimental to the Ukrainian military campaign, as it threatens to undermine NATO unity. Background: On XX September, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that Warsaw is now focused on rearming its own army and therefore is not supplying military aid to Kyiv. Morawiecki's statements were made against a background of tension in the relations between Warsaw and Kyiv, related to unilateral Polish restrictions on Ukrainian agricultural products and Ukraine's actions in response. After that, the Polish government stated that Warsaw is currently only carrying out pre-agreed deliveries of ammunition and weapons, including those under contracts with Ukraine. Polish President Andrzej Duda further clarified that Morawiecki's words had been misinterpreted.

rosija,bezpilotnyky

Russia confirms drone attack on Moscow

The Russian Defence Ministry has confirmed that Moscow was attacked by a drone on the night of 17-18 August, but claimed the drone had been downed. Source: Russian Defence Ministry on Telegram Details: The Russian Defence Ministry said that the drone tried to attack facilities in Moscow and Moscow Oblast, but "after an air defence system hit it, it changed its flight path and fell on a non-residential building near Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment, Moscow." The ministry assures that there were no casualties or fires due to the falling of the drone. Background: A drone attacked Moscow on the night of 17-18 August. An explosion was heard near the Moscow City business centre, and the Expocentre building was damaged.

Russia confirms drone attack on Moscow

The Russian Defence Ministry has confirmed that Moscow was attacked by a drone on the night of XX-XX August, but claimed the drone had been downed. Source: Russian Defence Ministry on Telegram Details: The Russian Defence Ministry said that the drone tried to attack facilities in Moscow and Moscow Oblast, but "after an air defence system hit it, it changed its flight path and fell on a non-residential building near Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment, Moscow." The ministry assures that there were no casualties or fires due to the falling of the drone. Background: A drone attacked Moscow on the night of XX-XX August. An explosion was heard near the Moscow City business centre, and the Expocentre building was damaged.

vibukh,vijna,mikolajiv

Mykolaiv explosions: fire breaks out, supermarket destroyed

OLHA HLUSHCHENKO – WEDNESDAY, 3 AUGUST 2022, 06:17 Explosions rocked the city of Mykolaiv in the early hours of 3 August, around 05:00, causing a fire and destroying a supermarket. Source: Oleksandr Sienkevych, Mayor of Mykolaiv, on Telegram Quote: "Powerful explosions rocked Mykolaiv around 05:00. Several targets have been struck. A fire broke out in one of the city’s neighbourhoods, and a supermarket was destroyed in another one." Details: Sienkevych said that emergency and rescue services are at work at the scene of the strikes. Earlier: Eyewitnesses reported that explosions were heard in Mykolaiv on the evening of 2 August.

Mykolaiv explosions: fire breaks out, supermarket destroyed

OLHA HLUSHCHENKO – WEDNESDAY, X AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX Explosions rocked the city of Mykolaiv in the early hours of X August, around XX:XX, causing a fire and destroying a supermarket. Source: Oleksandr Sienkevych, Mayor of Mykolaiv, on Telegram Quote: "Powerful explosions rocked Mykolaiv around XX:XX. Several targets have been struck. A fire broke out in one of the city’s neighbourhoods, and a supermarket was destroyed in another one." Details: Sienkevych said that emergency and rescue services are at work at the scene of the strikes. Earlier: Eyewitnesses reported that explosions were heard in Mykolaiv on the evening of X August.

rosija,poloneni,vijna,ukrajina

Azovstal defender Nava released from Russian captivity

Among the Ukrainians released from Russian captivity is a defender of Azovstal steelworks, Valeriia "Nava" Karpylenko. Source: Andrii Yermak, Head of the President’s Office of Ukraine, on Telegram; Radio Svoboda; Apple Pay ambassador in the area of the Orest Joint Forces Operation on Twitter Моя Нава ❤ pic.twitter.com/YPkebt6Eer Details: The woman started serving in the Azov Regiment after the beginning of the Russian invasion. She married border guard Andrii Subotin in Azovstal steelworks, exchanging engagement rings made of foil with him. The man was killed two days later. Valeriia was captured after leaving the plant, and her mother-in-law fought for her return home. Background: On 10 April, Ukraine brought back 100 more of its soldiers from Russian captivity.

Azovstal defender Nava released from Russian captivity

Among the Ukrainians released from Russian captivity is a defender of Azovstal steelworks, Valeriia "Nava" Karpylenko. Source: Andrii Yermak, Head of the President’s Office of Ukraine, on Telegram; Radio Svoboda; Apple Pay ambassador in the area of the Orest Joint Forces Operation on Twitter Моя Нава ❤ pic.twitter.com/YPkebtXEer Details: The woman started serving in the Azov Regiment after the beginning of the Russian invasion. She married border guard Andrii Subotin in Azovstal steelworks, exchanging engagement rings made of foil with him. The man was killed two days later. Valeriia was captured after leaving the plant, and her mother-in-law fought for her return home. Background: On XX April, Ukraine brought back XXX more of its soldiers from Russian captivity.

okupacia,zelensky,deoccupation,informacijna-vijna

President of Ukraine reported how many settlements remain under occupation

Kateryna Tyshchenko — Monday, 18 July 2022, 22:59 The Armed Forces of Ukraine have liberated 1,028 settlements to date, while 2,621 Ukrainian settlements remain occupied by Russian forces. Source: Presidential video address Quote: "As of today, 1,028 settlements have been liberated from the occupiers. Further 2,621 remain under the invaders' control." Details: Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasised that the Ukrainian Armed Forces were able to inflict "significant logistical losses" on the forces of the aggressor. "It is increasingly difficult for the Russian army to hold their positions on the seized territory. Step by step, we advance, disrupt supplies for the occupiers, identify and neutralise collaborators," he said. At the same time, the President reminded that Russia keeps most of the residents of the occupied territories in an information vacuum and spreads lies about Ukraine. Hence, he called on the residents of the free territories to deliver the truth to Ukrainians under occupation. Quote: "I ask all of you who have contacts and opportunities: spread true information to the occupied territory, support our people, spread the truth there. Do so in any way you find effective. On our entire Ukrainian land — from Kherson to Horlivka, from Henichesk to the occupied districts of Kharkiv region, in Melitopol and Berdyansk, in Energodar, in Luhansk and Donetsk Oblasts, in Crimea, — our people should hear about Ukraine from the Ukrainians."

President of Ukraine reported how many settlements remain under occupation

Kateryna Tyshchenko — Monday, XX July XXXX, XX:XX The Armed Forces of Ukraine have liberated X,XXX settlements to date, while X,XXX Ukrainian settlements remain occupied by Russian forces. Source: Presidential video address Quote: "As of today, X,XXX settlements have been liberated from the occupiers. Further X,XXX remain under the invaders' control." Details: Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasised that the Ukrainian Armed Forces were able to inflict "significant logistical losses" on the forces of the aggressor. "It is increasingly difficult for the Russian army to hold their positions on the seized territory. Step by step, we advance, disrupt supplies for the occupiers, identify and neutralise collaborators," he said. At the same time, the President reminded that Russia keeps most of the residents of the occupied territories in an information vacuum and spreads lies about Ukraine. Hence, he called on the residents of the free territories to deliver the truth to Ukrainians under occupation. Quote: "I ask all of you who have contacts and opportunities: spread true information to the occupied territory, support our people, spread the truth there. Do so in any way you find effective. On our entire Ukrainian land — from Kherson to Horlivka, from Henichesk to the occupied districts of Kharkiv region, in Melitopol and Berdyansk, in Energodar, in Luhansk and Donetsk Oblasts, in Crimea, — our people should hear about Ukraine from the Ukrainians."

es,rosija,sanktsiji

EU will not introduce sanctions on Russia's diamonds and nuclear energy in new sanctions package

The European Commission's proposal for a new package of sanctions against Russia due to its aggression against Ukraine contains mostly measures to strengthen the existing restrictions. Source: Rikard Jozwiak, RFE/RL journalist on Twitter Quote:"The next EU sanctions package on Russia will mainly be about improved compliance and new anti-circumvention tools," the journalist tweeted. According to Jozwiak, the EU will also introduce sanctions against additional individuals and legal entities, but, "as expected: no [sanctions on - ed.] nuclear and diamonds". Meetings between the European Commission and officials of EU member states began on Thursday, where proposals for sanctions for the 11th package of sanctions will be informally discussed. The next EU sanctions package on #Russia will mainly be about improved compliance and new anti-circumvention tools. New names on people/companies as well - as always - but as expected: no nuclear and no diamonds. #Ukraine Some EU countries have demanded a ban on the export of Russian nuclear fuel and services, which has gained momentum recently thanks to German support. But France, Hungary and other countries oppose it. Similarly, Belgium, home to the world's largest diamond trade centre, has so far successfully sought to remove the ban on diamond imports from Russia. As reported by the media, most EU officials admit that only those parts of the Russian economy that are too important for one or more EU member states will remain unsanctioned, and therefore any measures directed against them will be vetoed.

EU will not introduce sanctions on Russia's diamonds and nuclear energy in new sanctions package

The European Commission's proposal for a new package of sanctions against Russia due to its aggression against Ukraine contains mostly measures to strengthen the existing restrictions. Source: Rikard Jozwiak, RFE/RL journalist on Twitter Quote:"The next EU sanctions package on Russia will mainly be about improved compliance and new anti-circumvention tools," the journalist tweeted. According to Jozwiak, the EU will also introduce sanctions against additional individuals and legal entities, but, "as expected: no [sanctions on - ed.] nuclear and diamonds". Meetings between the European Commission and officials of EU member states began on Thursday, where proposals for sanctions for the XXth package of sanctions will be informally discussed. The next EU sanctions package on #Russia will mainly be about improved compliance and new anti-circumvention tools. New names on people/companies as well - as always - but as expected: no nuclear and no diamonds. #Ukraine Some EU countries have demanded a ban on the export of Russian nuclear fuel and services, which has gained momentum recently thanks to German support. But France, Hungary and other countries oppose it. Similarly, Belgium, home to the world's largest diamond trade centre, has so far successfully sought to remove the ban on diamond imports from Russia. As reported by the media, most EU officials admit that only those parts of the Russian economy that are too important for one or more EU member states will remain unsanctioned, and therefore any measures directed against them will be vetoed.

rosija,549aaf4151bd3,vijna

Military of Belarus improves defence skills, but is not yet ready for offensive

Belarus has extended its military exercises until March, but the Belaruski Hajun monitoring group is confident that Lukashenko's troops are not as ready for offensive actions as before. Source: Belaruski Hajun, and independent Belarusian military monitoring media outlet Quote: "We see another extension of the exercises for a week at the Belarusian training grounds, which have been going on continuously since 29 April 2022. The total number of extensions amounted to 44 weeks. The Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus are improving their skills and becoming more prepared for defence, but, as before, they are not ready for offensive actions due to a lack of real combat experience." Details: Reportedly, training in Belarus has been extended at least until 6 March. This is evidenced by the schedule of exercises at Belarusian training grounds. 25-26 February became a day off for some training grounds, while others, where the Russian Armed Forces are concentrated, will continue to work without interruption: Osipovichi, Domanove, Lepelskyi, and Obuz-Lesnovsky training grounds. Background: The situation at the Ukrainian state border is under control, and the Defence Forces are monitoring all actions of Russian forces in order not to let any provocations happen.

Military of Belarus improves defence skills, but is not yet ready for offensive

Belarus has extended its military exercises until March, but the Belaruski Hajun monitoring group is confident that Lukashenko's troops are not as ready for offensive actions as before. Source: Belaruski Hajun, and independent Belarusian military monitoring media outlet Quote: "We see another extension of the exercises for a week at the Belarusian training grounds, which have been going on continuously since XX April XXXX. The total number of extensions amounted to XX weeks. The Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus are improving their skills and becoming more prepared for defence, but, as before, they are not ready for offensive actions due to a lack of real combat experience." Details: Reportedly, training in Belarus has been extended at least until X March. This is evidenced by the schedule of exercises at Belarusian training grounds. XX-XX February became a day off for some training grounds, while others, where the Russian Armed Forces are concentrated, will continue to work without interruption: Osipovichi, Domanove, Lepelskyi, and Obuz-Lesnovsky training grounds. Background: The situation at the Ukrainian state border is under control, and the Defence Forces are monitoring all actions of Russian forces in order not to let any provocations happen.

zhertvi,548ecec41e46f,vijna,kharkivska-oblast

UN experts to collect evidence in Hroza village, where Russians killed 52 people in missile strike

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights sent a field team to the village of Hroza, Kupiansk district, Kharkiv Oblast, to gather more information about this violation of laws and customs of war by the Russian forces. Source: Liz Throssell, spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, website of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Quote: "The appalling scenes from the village of Hroza in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine underscore once again the terrible price civilians are paying 20 months after Russia’s invasion. According to local authorities, 52 people were killed when what appeared to be a Russian missile struck a café in the village, where people had gathered for a wake." Details: The UN noted that representatives of the Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine identified the names of 35 people killed: 19 women, 15 men and an 8-year-old boy, as well as the names of five women and one man who were injured. Among the deceased was a Ukrainian soldier who attended his father's funeral, authorities said. The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights noted that "this strike is one of the deadliest since 24 February 2022, but of course it is far from being the only one". Quote: "The High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, who saw for himself the horrific impact of such strikes, is profoundly shocked and condemns this killing. He has deployed a field team to the site to speak to survivors and gather more information. Before the Russian invasion, the village’s population was about 300. It is not clear how many residents were still living there, but it is clear that with the high number of people killed, everybody in this small community has been affected. We know at least eight families had more than one relative killed in the attack. We stress once again that international humanitarian law, in particular the rules on conduct of hostilities, must be strictly respected." Background: On 5 October, the Russians struck a café in the village of Hroza, Kupiansk district, in Kharkiv Oblast. Ihor Klymenko, Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs, said that a memorial dinner for a deceased resident was being held in the café. He said that the strike was so precise that it is suspected that information leading to the attack had been provided by a local resident. As of the morning of 6 October, there is information on 52 people who were killed as a result of the attack. Among the dead are the widow and son of the Ukrainian servicemen whose wake was held that day after his reburial in his native village. The son of the serviceman was a former military man; he was killed along with his wife. A three-day mourning was declared in Kharkiv Oblast on 6-8 October.

UN experts to collect evidence in Hroza village, where Russians killed XX people in missile strike

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights sent a field team to the village of Hroza, Kupiansk district, Kharkiv Oblast, to gather more information about this violation of laws and customs of war by the Russian forces. Source: Liz Throssell, spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, website of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Quote: "The appalling scenes from the village of Hroza in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine underscore once again the terrible price civilians are paying XX months after Russia’s invasion. According to local authorities, XX people were killed when what appeared to be a Russian missile struck a café in the village, where people had gathered for a wake." Details: The UN noted that representatives of the Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine identified the names of XX people killed: XX women, XX men and an X-year-old boy, as well as the names of five women and one man who were injured. Among the deceased was a Ukrainian soldier who attended his father's funeral, authorities said. The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights noted that "this strike is one of the deadliest since XX February XXXX, but of course it is far from being the only one". Quote: "The High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, who saw for himself the horrific impact of such strikes, is profoundly shocked and condemns this killing. He has deployed a field team to the site to speak to survivors and gather more information. Before the Russian invasion, the village’s population was about XXX. It is not clear how many residents were still living there, but it is clear that with the high number of people killed, everybody in this small community has been affected. We know at least eight families had more than one relative killed in the attack. We stress once again that international humanitarian law, in particular the rules on conduct of hostilities, must be strictly respected." Background: On X October, the Russians struck a café in the village of Hroza, Kupiansk district, in Kharkiv Oblast. Ihor Klymenko, Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs, said that a memorial dinner for a deceased resident was being held in the café. He said that the strike was so precise that it is suspected that information leading to the attack had been provided by a local resident. As of the morning of X October, there is information on XX people who were killed as a result of the attack. Among the dead are the widow and son of the Ukrainian servicemen whose wake was held that day after his reburial in his native village. The son of the serviceman was a former military man; he was killed along with his wife. A three-day mourning was declared in Kharkiv Oblast on X-X October.

sumska-oblast,obstril

Russia strikes Sumy Oblast 270 times in a day

During 4 July, Russian occupiers launched 36 attacks on the Sumy Oblast, 268 explosions were observed, and houses were destroyed. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration on Facebook Details: Russians deployed artillery (31 explosions) and mortars (5 explosions) to attack Krasnopillia hromada [a hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.]. As a result of one of the shellings, three houses were damaged. Bilopillia hromada came under mortar fire (18 explosions). Russians also launched missiles from a helicopter (using unguided air missiles), with eight explosions and carried out a grenade attack (21 explosions). Russians deployed mortars to attack Velyka Pysarivka hromada (44 explosions). Russian forces dropped 15 mines on the territory of Yunakivka hromada. Myropillia hromada came under mortar attack (31 explosions). As a result of shelling, a household building and the premises of the lyceum were damaged. Russians also fired artillery (18 explosions), as a result of which two houses and a former farm building were damaged. Russians deployed mortars (38 explosions) and artillery (four explosions) to attack Esman hromada. Seredyna-Buda hromada came under mortar attack (four explosions). A grenade attack with AGS was observed in Hlukhiv hromada (23 explosions) Znob-Novhorodske hromada came under mortar attack (six explosions). Russians deployed mortars to attack Mykolaivka hromada (two explosions).

Russia strikes Sumy Oblast XXX times in a day

During X July, Russian occupiers launched XX attacks on the Sumy Oblast, XXX explosions were observed, and houses were destroyed. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration on Facebook Details: Russians deployed artillery (XX explosions) and mortars (X explosions) to attack Krasnopillia hromada [a hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.]. As a result of one of the shellings, three houses were damaged. Bilopillia hromada came under mortar fire (XX explosions). Russians also launched missiles from a helicopter (using unguided air missiles), with eight explosions and carried out a grenade attack (XX explosions). Russians deployed mortars to attack Velyka Pysarivka hromada (XX explosions). Russian forces dropped XX mines on the territory of Yunakivka hromada. Myropillia hromada came under mortar attack (XX explosions). As a result of shelling, a household building and the premises of the lyceum were damaged. Russians also fired artillery (XX explosions), as a result of which two houses and a former farm building were damaged. Russians deployed mortars (XX explosions) and artillery (four explosions) to attack Esman hromada. Seredyna-Buda hromada came under mortar attack (four explosions). A grenade attack with AGS was observed in Hlukhiv hromada (XX explosions) Znob-Novhorodske hromada came under mortar attack (six explosions). Russians deployed mortars to attack Mykolaivka hromada (two explosions).

mobilization,viaznytsia,rosija,vijna

Russian convicted for 5.5 years in prison: he complained about poor training of conscripts and hit officer

Aleksandr Leshkov, a mobilised serviceman, has been sentenced to 5.5 years in a strict regime colony in Russia for "beating an officer" during a military inspection, when the serviceman was outraged by the poor training and provision of the conscripts. Source: RBK and TASS, Russian news agenciesDetails: In November, a video was shared on the Internet, in which Leshkov, during a military inspection in Patriot Park, used foul words to complain about the quality of the training of the conscripts and their provision.The event took place on 13 November 2022. According to the case file, the soldier allegedly "deliberately blew cigarette smoke into the face" of Lieutenant Colonel Denis Mazanov during the inspection, and when Leshkov was suspended from service, he deliberately punched Mazanov in the chest. The soldier was arrested after the conflict with the officer. Leshkov’s lawyer states that his client was charged with beating a superior during the performance of military service duties (Article 334.3 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) and insulting the superior (Article 336.2 of the Russian Federation).

Russian convicted for X.X years in prison: he complained about poor training of conscripts and hit officer

Aleksandr Leshkov, a mobilised serviceman, has been sentenced to X.X years in a strict regime colony in Russia for "beating an officer" during a military inspection, when the serviceman was outraged by the poor training and provision of the conscripts. Source: RBK and TASS, Russian news agenciesDetails: In November, a video was shared on the Internet, in which Leshkov, during a military inspection in Patriot Park, used foul words to complain about the quality of the training of the conscripts and their provision.The event took place on XX November XXXX. According to the case file, the soldier allegedly "deliberately blew cigarette smoke into the face" of Lieutenant Colonel Denis Mazanov during the inspection, and when Leshkov was suspended from service, he deliberately punched Mazanov in the chest. The soldier was arrested after the conflict with the officer. Leshkov’s lawyer states that his client was charged with beating a superior during the performance of military service duties (Article XXX.X of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) and insulting the superior (Article XXX.X of the Russian Federation).

zelensky,izrajil

Zelenskyy plans to visit Israel

The Office of the President of Ukraine has sent a formal request for the Israeli government to approve an official visit to the country by Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Source: Axios, quoting sources from Ukrainian and Israeli governments, as reported by European Pravda Details: Axios’ sources report that Zelenskyy’s office has sent an official request to the Prime Minister of Israel to approve an official visit. The talks on the visit are preliminary and the exact date has not been approved yet. The purpose of Zelenskyy’s visit is to show solidarity with Israel, which suffered an attack by the terrorist group Hamas on 7 October. Earlier in Brussels, where he was attending a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, Zelenskyy called on other leaders to visit Israel to show solidarity, drawing a parallel with the trips that world leaders made to Kyiv during the early months of the Russian invasion. "This is why I urge all leaders to visit Israel and show their support for the people. I'm not talking about institutions, but about support for the people who suffered from terrorist attacks and are dying today," Zelenskyy said. The Czech and UK foreign ministers are the only state officials who have visited Israel since the hostilities began. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is also expected to visit Israel this week.

Zelenskyy plans to visit Israel

The Office of the President of Ukraine has sent a formal request for the Israeli government to approve an official visit to the country by Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Source: Axios, quoting sources from Ukrainian and Israeli governments, as reported by European Pravda Details: Axios’ sources report that Zelenskyy’s office has sent an official request to the Prime Minister of Israel to approve an official visit. The talks on the visit are preliminary and the exact date has not been approved yet. The purpose of Zelenskyy’s visit is to show solidarity with Israel, which suffered an attack by the terrorist group Hamas on X October. Earlier in Brussels, where he was attending a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, Zelenskyy called on other leaders to visit Israel to show solidarity, drawing a parallel with the trips that world leaders made to Kyiv during the early months of the Russian invasion. "This is why I urge all leaders to visit Israel and show their support for the people. I'm not talking about institutions, but about support for the people who suffered from terrorist attacks and are dying today," Zelenskyy said. The Czech and UK foreign ministers are the only state officials who have visited Israel since the hostilities began. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is also expected to visit Israel this week.

genshtab,rosija,vijna

Ukrainian defenders destroy 560 occupiers and 12 artillery systems in one day

Russia continues to suffer losses in the war of aggression against Ukraine – Ukrainian defenders have killed 560 invaders and destroyed 8 Russian armoured combat vehicles, 12 artillery systems and 1 tank over the past day alone. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 30 March 2023 are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]: approximately 172,900 (+560) military personnel, 3,610 (+1) tanks, 6,974 (+8) armoured combat vehicles, 2,671 (+12) artillery systems, 526 (+0) multiple-launch rocket systems, 278 (+1) air defence systems, 306 (+0) fixed-wing aircraft, 291 (+0) helicopters, 2,239 (+0) operational-tactical UAVs, 911 (+0) cruise missiles, 18 (+0) ships/boats, 5,518 (+11) vehicles and tankers, 291 (+3) other vehicles and equipment. The information is being confirmed.

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

Russia continues to suffer losses in the war of aggression against Ukraine – Ukrainian defenders have killed XXX invaders and destroyed X Russian armoured combat vehicles, XX artillery systems and X tank over the past day alone. 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 (+XXX) military personnel, X,XXX (+X) tanks, X,XXX (+X) 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) operational-tactical UAVs, XXX (+X) cruise missiles, XX (+X) ships/boats, X,XXX (+XX) vehicles and tankers, XXX (+X) other vehicles and equipment. The information is being confirmed.

air-defense,mzs,putin,airforces

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry asks for more air defence systems after Putin declares martial law

EUROPEAN PRAVDA — WEDNESDAY, 19 OCTOBER 2022, 19:58 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine considers the decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin introducing "martial law" in four occupied regions of Ukraine to be a new stage of terror, and asks partners to increase military support. European Pravda reported on the Ministry’s statement to this effect, published on Thursday. Ukraine’s Ministry highlights that martial law is intended to suppress the resistance of residents of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson oblasts who oppose Russian occupation. The Ministry also stated that Putin’s decree proclaiming martial law is null and void and has no legal effect. "Despite the agony of the regime in the Kremlin, Ukraine will continue liberating occupied territories and rescuing its people," the Foreign Ministry declared. The Ministry has called on Ukraine’s Western partners to decisively condemn the intention of Russian occupation administrations "to deprive residents of the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine of even basic human rights, as well as to condemn their illegal plans to legalise looting, forced deportations and mobilisation." "We also appeal [to our partners - ed.] to provide Ukraine with modern anti-missile and air defence systems as soon as possible to protect our civilian population from Russia's barbaric missile and kamikaze drone attacks," the Ministry’s statement added. As reported earlier, on 19 October 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the decision to impose martial law in the annexed parts of the Ukrainian oblasts of Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk and Donetsk.

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry asks for more air defence systems after Putin declares martial law

EUROPEAN PRAVDA — WEDNESDAY, XX OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine considers the decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin introducing "martial law" in four occupied regions of Ukraine to be a new stage of terror, and asks partners to increase military support. European Pravda reported on the Ministry’s statement to this effect, published on Thursday. Ukraine’s Ministry highlights that martial law is intended to suppress the resistance of residents of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson oblasts who oppose Russian occupation. The Ministry also stated that Putin’s decree proclaiming martial law is null and void and has no legal effect. "Despite the agony of the regime in the Kremlin, Ukraine will continue liberating occupied territories and rescuing its people," the Foreign Ministry declared. The Ministry has called on Ukraine’s Western partners to decisively condemn the intention of Russian occupation administrations "to deprive residents of the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine of even basic human rights, as well as to condemn their illegal plans to legalise looting, forced deportations and mobilisation." "We also appeal [to our partners - ed.] to provide Ukraine with modern anti-missile and air defence systems as soon as possible to protect our civilian population from Russia's barbaric missile and kamikaze drone attacks," the Ministry’s statement added. As reported earlier, on XX October XXXX, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the decision to impose martial law in the annexed parts of the Ukrainian oblasts of Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk and Donetsk.

es,rosija,vijna

EU on Russian attack on Kyiv and Dnipro: Russian leaders will be held accountable

Following Russia’s most recent attack on Ukrainian cities of Dnipro and Kyiv, the European Union has promised to hold Russian leadership accountable for terrorising civilians. Source: Nabila Massrali, EU spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on Twitter Russia’s barbaric attacks continue, killing & terrorising civilians: attack on hospital in #Dnipro, now #Kyiv on dawn of #KyivDay. RU leadership & perpetrators will be held accountable. We remain committed to help Ukraine defend itself.#Accountability #WarCrimes #СлаваУкраїні Quote: "Russia’s barbaric attacks continue, killing [and] terrorising civilians: attack on hospital in Dnipro, now Kyiv on [the] dawn of Kyiv Day. [Russian] leadership [and] perpetrators will be held accountable." Details: Massrali stressed that the EU remains committed to help Ukraine defend itself. Background: Russia carried out the largest-scale drone attack on Ukraine so far on the night of 27-28 May, deploying a total of 54 loitering munitions. Ukraine’s air defence downed 52 of those drones.

EU on Russian attack on Kyiv and Dnipro: Russian leaders will be held accountable

Following Russia’s most recent attack on Ukrainian cities of Dnipro and Kyiv, the European Union has promised to hold Russian leadership accountable for terrorising civilians. Source: Nabila Massrali, EU spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on Twitter Russia’s barbaric attacks continue, killing & terrorising civilians: attack on hospital in #Dnipro, now #Kyiv on dawn of #KyivDay. RU leadership & perpetrators will be held accountable. We remain committed to help Ukraine defend itself.#Accountability #WarCrimes #СлаваУкраїні Quote: "Russia’s barbaric attacks continue, killing [and] terrorising civilians: attack on hospital in Dnipro, now Kyiv on [the] dawn of Kyiv Day. [Russian] leadership [and] perpetrators will be held accountable." Details: Massrali stressed that the EU remains committed to help Ukraine defend itself. Background: Russia carried out the largest-scale drone attack on Ukraine so far on the night of XX-XX May, deploying a total of XX loitering munitions. Ukraine’s air defence downed XX of those drones.

prezident,rosija,strelkov

Former militant leader Strelkov decides to compete with Putin for presidency

Igor Strelkov (Girkin), a former FSB officer and leader of the DPR [the Donetsk People’s Republic, a self-proclaimed and non-recognised state formation in Donetsk Oblast – ed.] who is currently under arrest in Russia, has announced that he will run for president in the upcoming presidential election. Strelkov believes he has a number of advantages over the terrorist state’s current leader, Vladimir Putin. Source: Strelkov on Telegram Details: Strelkov listed his advantages and Putin’s disadvantages, which looked a lot like criticism of the current Kremlin leader. He stated that he was more competent militarily than Putin and his Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, so he would be able to "perform the duties of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief as the Russian Constitution stipulates". In addition, Strelkov said, no world leader would be able to "lead him by the nose" as they did with Putin, because he never trusted them an inch. He also blamed Putin for being led by the nose by the leaders of Russia's security forces, because neither the country, nor the army, nor Russian industry had been ready for the war and Ukraine was "not a straw man in military terms". Furthermore, no one has been dismissed from their posts. Strelkov accused Putin of being unable to refuse anything to his billionaire friends who are moving their assets out of Russia. As a result, military production is growing much more slowly than Putin's friends' capital. The former "DPR" leader noted that he has made no promises to anyone, unlike Putin, who has obligations towards those who brought him to power. Finally, Strelkov assured potential voters that since he is not as physically fit as Putin, he would not be staying in power for over 20 years and "annoying the Russian people". Background: On 21 July, the Meshchansky district court in Moscow detained Igor Girkin, a Russian pro-war nationalist and critic of the Russian authorities also known by his nom de guerre Igor Strelkov, on charges of "calls for extremism". He is due to remain in custody until 18 September. As of 23 July, Strelkov (Girkin) was being held in a two-man cell in the Lefortovo detention centre in Moscow. He has a TV and a fridge at his disposal and has already used the library. Strelkov was sentenced to life imprisonment in absentia by the District Court of The Hague after being found guilty of downing the Malaysian Airlines Boeing in August 2014. The court stated that Igor Girkin and two of his subordinates were "guilty of 298 counts of murder [i.e. the number of people on board the plane – ed.]".

Former militant leader Strelkov decides to compete with Putin for presidency

Igor Strelkov (Girkin), a former FSB officer and leader of the DPR [the Donetsk People’s Republic, a self-proclaimed and non-recognised state formation in Donetsk Oblast – ed.] who is currently under arrest in Russia, has announced that he will run for president in the upcoming presidential election. Strelkov believes he has a number of advantages over the terrorist state’s current leader, Vladimir Putin. Source: Strelkov on Telegram Details: Strelkov listed his advantages and Putin’s disadvantages, which looked a lot like criticism of the current Kremlin leader. He stated that he was more competent militarily than Putin and his Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, so he would be able to "perform the duties of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief as the Russian Constitution stipulates". In addition, Strelkov said, no world leader would be able to "lead him by the nose" as they did with Putin, because he never trusted them an inch. He also blamed Putin for being led by the nose by the leaders of Russia's security forces, because neither the country, nor the army, nor Russian industry had been ready for the war and Ukraine was "not a straw man in military terms". Furthermore, no one has been dismissed from their posts. Strelkov accused Putin of being unable to refuse anything to his billionaire friends who are moving their assets out of Russia. As a result, military production is growing much more slowly than Putin's friends' capital. The former "DPR" leader noted that he has made no promises to anyone, unlike Putin, who has obligations towards those who brought him to power. Finally, Strelkov assured potential voters that since he is not as physically fit as Putin, he would not be staying in power for over XX years and "annoying the Russian people". Background: On XX July, the Meshchansky district court in Moscow detained Igor Girkin, a Russian pro-war nationalist and critic of the Russian authorities also known by his nom de guerre Igor Strelkov, on charges of "calls for extremism". He is due to remain in custody until XX September. As of XX July, Strelkov (Girkin) was being held in a two-man cell in the Lefortovo detention centre in Moscow. He has a TV and a fridge at his disposal and has already used the library. Strelkov was sentenced to life imprisonment in absentia by the District Court of The Hague after being found guilty of downing the Malaysian Airlines Boeing in August XXXX. The court stated that Igor Girkin and two of his subordinates were "guilty of XXX counts of murder [i.e. the number of people on board the plane – ed.]".

genshtab,vijna

Ukrainian defenders kill 460 Russians and destroy helicopter and 16 UAVs

Over the past day alone, Ukrainian defenders killed 460 Russian occupiers and destroyed a helicopter, 22 artillery systems, 16 UAVs and other equipment belonging to the Russians. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 26 July 2023 are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]: approximately 243,680 (+460) military personnel, 4,177 (+3) tanks, 8,136 (+5) armoured combat vehicles, 4,727 (+22) artillery systems, 698 (+0) multiple-launch rocket systems, 457 (+3) air defence systems, 315 (+0) fixed-wing aircraft, 311 (+1) helicopters, 3,993 (+16) operational-tactical UAVs, 1,307 (+0) cruise missiles, 18 (+0) ships/boats, 7,211 (+17) vehicles and tankers, 708 (+5) special vehicles and other equipment.

Ukrainian defenders kill XXX Russians and destroy helicopter and XX UAVs

Over the past day alone, Ukrainian defenders killed XXX Russian occupiers and destroyed a helicopter, XX artillery systems, XX UAVs and other equipment belonging to the Russians. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between XX February XXXX and XX July 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 (+X) 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 (+XX) operational-tactical UAVs, X,XXX (+X) cruise missiles, XX (+X) ships/boats, X,XXX (+XX) vehicles and tankers, XXX (+X) special vehicles and other equipment.

vibori,zelensky,kuleba

Zelenskyy contemplates holding spring presidential elections – Foreign Minister

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is weighing all the pros and cons of holding presidential elections in the spring of 2024. Source: SkyNews with reference to Kuleba at a briefing Quote from Kuleba: "We are not closing this page. The president of Ukraine is considering and weighing the different pros and cons." Details: He added that holding elections during a war with Russia would lead to "unprecedented" challenges. Background: In August, the Ukrainian president stated in an interview that the elections in 2024 require legislative changes, significant funds from partners and international observers in the trenches. He also stated that he would run for president again if wartime elections were held in 2024. Also, according to Zelenskyy, the biggest challenges for elections during the war are security issues regarding the presence of observers, voting by the military, residents of the temporarily occupied territories and Ukrainians abroad, and campaign financing.

Zelenskyy contemplates holding spring presidential elections – Foreign Minister

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is weighing all the pros and cons of holding presidential elections in the spring of XXXX. Source: SkyNews with reference to Kuleba at a briefing Quote from Kuleba: "We are not closing this page. The president of Ukraine is considering and weighing the different pros and cons." Details: He added that holding elections during a war with Russia would lead to "unprecedented" challenges. Background: In August, the Ukrainian president stated in an interview that the elections in XXXX require legislative changes, significant funds from partners and international observers in the trenches. He also stated that he would run for president again if wartime elections were held in XXXX. Also, according to Zelenskyy, the biggest challenges for elections during the war are security issues regarding the presence of observers, voting by the military, residents of the temporarily occupied territories and Ukrainians abroad, and campaign financing.

okupacia,rosija,vijna,zbrojni-sili

Russian occupiers convert kindergartens into military hospitals – General Staff

Due to significant losses, Russian occupation forces in Kherson Oblast are converting kindergartens into military hospitals. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Quote: "In addition to taking over hospitals in the temporarily occupied settlements in Kherson Oblast, which are now overflowing, Russian occupiers are converting kindergartens into military hospitals." Details: The General Staff has said that over 300 injured Russian soldiers are currently being treated in the surgical department of the Starobilsk city hospital in Luhansk Oblast. Meanwhile, new staff have been brought in to replace existing medical personnel in the Nyzhni Sirohozy main hospital, in Kherson Oblast. Only Russian occupiers can now receive treatment at the hospital. Similarly, in Kalanchak, Kherson Oblast, all local doctors have been fired. Medical personnel from Crimea have been brought in instead; they provide services exclusively to Russian military personnel.

Russian occupiers convert kindergartens into military hospitals – General Staff

Due to significant losses, Russian occupation forces in Kherson Oblast are converting kindergartens into military hospitals. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Quote: "In addition to taking over hospitals in the temporarily occupied settlements in Kherson Oblast, which are now overflowing, Russian occupiers are converting kindergartens into military hospitals." Details: The General Staff has said that over XXX injured Russian soldiers are currently being treated in the surgical department of the Starobilsk city hospital in Luhansk Oblast. Meanwhile, new staff have been brought in to replace existing medical personnel in the Nyzhni Sirohozy main hospital, in Kherson Oblast. Only Russian occupiers can now receive treatment at the hospital. Similarly, in Kalanchak, Kherson Oblast, all local doctors have been fired. Medical personnel from Crimea have been brought in instead; they provide services exclusively to Russian military personnel.

air-defense,klichko,kijiv

Russian target shot down over Obolon district in Kyiv – Klitschko

During a massive air-raid on Kyiv on the morning of 28 May, air defence forces shot down a Russian target over the Obolonsky district. Source: Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko Quote: "Over the Obolonsky district, air defence forces have just shot down an enemy target (according to a report at 04:11 on 28 May – ed.)." Earlier: The Russian occupiers launched a large-scale attack on Kyiv on the night of 27-28 May, killing one person and injuring another who was taken to hospital.

Russian target shot down over Obolon district in Kyiv – Klitschko

During a massive air-raid on Kyiv on the morning of XX May, air defence forces shot down a Russian target over the Obolonsky district. Source: Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko Quote: "Over the Obolonsky district, air defence forces have just shot down an enemy target (according to a report at XX:XX on XX May – ed.)." Earlier: The Russian occupiers launched a large-scale attack on Kyiv on the night of XX-XX May, killing one person and injuring another who was taken to hospital.

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No attacks on Kharkiv today, one civilian wounded in Kharkiv Oblast

Kateryna Tyshchenko – Tuesday, 17 May 2022, 22:48 There were no attacks on the city of Kharkiv on Tuesday, 17 May, though Russian troops continued to shell Kharkiv Oblast [region]. Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Syniehubov: "Today there were no attacks on Kharkiv. This is thanks to our heroic defenders, who drove away the Russian occupiers. However, the aggressor continues to shell the peaceful civilians of the [Kharkiv] Oblast. The village of Pechenihy in Chuhuiv Raion [district] was hit today. A 73-year-old man sustained minor injuries." Details: Syniehubov emphasised that hostilities are still underway in Kharkiv Oblast. The efforts of the Russian forces on the Kharkiv front are focused on defending the territories they had previously occupied. Russian troops attempted to undertake active operations near the town of Dovhenke, in Izium Raion, but suffered losses and retreated. Earlier: Ukrainian troops liberated several towns and villages in Kharkiv Oblast and pushed the Russian forces back to the Russian-Ukrainian state border. On 14 May, Syniehubov said that although the Russian occupiers had not attacked the city of Kharkiv that day, it was "too early to relax." On 15 May, Russian troops attacked Saltivka and the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv, injuring 4 civilians.

No attacks on Kharkiv today, one civilian wounded in Kharkiv Oblast

Kateryna Tyshchenko – Tuesday, XX May XXXX, XX:XX There were no attacks on the city of Kharkiv on Tuesday, XX May, though Russian troops continued to shell Kharkiv Oblast [region]. Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Syniehubov: "Today there were no attacks on Kharkiv. This is thanks to our heroic defenders, who drove away the Russian occupiers. However, the aggressor continues to shell the peaceful civilians of the [Kharkiv] Oblast. The village of Pechenihy in Chuhuiv Raion [district] was hit today. A XX-year-old man sustained minor injuries." Details: Syniehubov emphasised that hostilities are still underway in Kharkiv Oblast. The efforts of the Russian forces on the Kharkiv front are focused on defending the territories they had previously occupied. Russian troops attempted to undertake active operations near the town of Dovhenke, in Izium Raion, but suffered losses and retreated. Earlier: Ukrainian troops liberated several towns and villages in Kharkiv Oblast and pushed the Russian forces back to the Russian-Ukrainian state border. On XX May, Syniehubov said that although the Russian occupiers had not attacked the city of Kharkiv that day, it was "too early to relax." On XX May, Russian troops attacked Saltivka and the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv, injuring X civilians.

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Russia has lost up to 30,000 Wagner mercenaries in fight for Bakhmut, with one in three dead – Western intelligence

Western intelligence estimates Russia's losses in recent months in the battles for the city of Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, at 20,000-30,000 mercenaries from the Wagner Private Military Company (PMC); about a third of them may be dead. Source: This was stated by a senior official of one of the Western countries at a briefing for journalists on Tuesday, 7 March, writes European Pravda, citing the British publication i. According to the official, there is increasing evidence emerging that Russian conscripts are refusing to go into battle in other hotspots along the 750-mile frontline, including the section around the city of Vuhledar, Donetsk Oblast, where hundreds of Russian troops are being killed or injured every day. Additionally, Western officials believe that the Wagner Group is running out of reserves, as the number of men of draft age in Russian prisons, where the Wagner mercenaries are recruited, is beginning to decrease. "The death rates of Wagner have been significantly higher than those of the Russian Armed Forces. [The battle of] Bakhmut has not been successful for the Russians. They've been grinding away for six months now. What we’re seeing is a really horrific level of Russian casualties for very minimal territorial gain, and the Russian army is really in a bad way," the Western official emphasised. The official also clarified that he did not have numerical data on Ukraine’s losses, but they are "much lower" than those suffered by Russia. He added that the West considers Kyiv's decision to continue defending "a city that is not tactically important" the right one. "They are killing a lot of Russians there," said the Western official. "It may well last for another month or Ukraine could decide to leave within a week." Earlier, NATO intelligence estimated the losses of the Russian side in the battles for Bakhmut as five times higher than the Ukrainian losses. At the same time, British intelligence says that the Ukrainian defence of Bakhmut is continuing to wear down the forces of the Ukrainian defenders and the Russian invaders alike.

Russia has lost up to XX,XXX Wagner mercenaries in fight for Bakhmut, with one in three dead – Western intelligence

Western intelligence estimates Russia's losses in recent months in the battles for the city of Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, at XX,XXX-XX,XXX mercenaries from the Wagner Private Military Company (PMC); about a third of them may be dead. Source: This was stated by a senior official of one of the Western countries at a briefing for journalists on Tuesday, X March, writes European Pravda, citing the British publication i. According to the official, there is increasing evidence emerging that Russian conscripts are refusing to go into battle in other hotspots along the XXX-mile frontline, including the section around the city of Vuhledar, Donetsk Oblast, where hundreds of Russian troops are being killed or injured every day. Additionally, Western officials believe that the Wagner Group is running out of reserves, as the number of men of draft age in Russian prisons, where the Wagner mercenaries are recruited, is beginning to decrease. "The death rates of Wagner have been significantly higher than those of the Russian Armed Forces. [The battle of] Bakhmut has not been successful for the Russians. They've been grinding away for six months now. What we’re seeing is a really horrific level of Russian casualties for very minimal territorial gain, and the Russian army is really in a bad way," the Western official emphasised. The official also clarified that he did not have numerical data on Ukraine’s losses, but they are "much lower" than those suffered by Russia. He added that the West considers Kyiv's decision to continue defending "a city that is not tactically important" the right one. "They are killing a lot of Russians there," said the Western official. "It may well last for another month or Ukraine could decide to leave within a week." Earlier, NATO intelligence estimated the losses of the Russian side in the battles for Bakhmut as five times higher than the Ukrainian losses. At the same time, British intelligence says that the Ukrainian defence of Bakhmut is continuing to wear down the forces of the Ukrainian defenders and the Russian invaders alike.