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549aaf4151bd3,rosija,vijna

Third round of negotiations is over

The third round of talks between Ukraine and Russia in Belarus is now over. Source: RIA Novosti, with reference to the Russian Embassy in Belarus The talks were ongoing in Belovezhskaya Pushcha since 4:30 PM GMT+2.

Third round of negotiations is over

The third round of talks between Ukraine and Russia in Belarus is now over. Source: RIA Novosti, with reference to the Russian Embassy in Belarus The talks were ongoing in Belovezhskaya Pushcha since X:XX PM GMT+X.

donetsk-region,zelensky,vijna

Situation extremely hard on the Bakhmut front - Zelenskyy

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — SATURDAY, 8 OCTOBER 2022, 21:54 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that tough fighting is currently underway on the Bakhmut front in Donetsk Oblast; Ukrainian defenders are holding their positions. Source: President Zelenskyy’s evening address Quote: "This day, the movement of our military, the Security Service of Ukraine, the National Guard and all those who take part in active operations – in the east and the south of our country – continued. We are holding positions in Donbas, in particular around Bakhmut, where it is now very, very hard, very tough fighting. Today, I would like once again to mention our soldiers from the Kholodny Yar 93rd Separate Mechanised Brigade for their courage and sustained power in this area." Previously: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated, in their evening report of 8 October, that the Russians were periodically conducting offensive actions on the Bakhmut and Avdiivka fronts.

Situation extremely hard on the Bakhmut front - Zelenskyy

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — SATURDAY, X OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that tough fighting is currently underway on the Bakhmut front in Donetsk Oblast; Ukrainian defenders are holding their positions. Source: President Zelenskyy’s evening address Quote: "This day, the movement of our military, the Security Service of Ukraine, the National Guard and all those who take part in active operations – in the east and the south of our country – continued. We are holding positions in Donbas, in particular around Bakhmut, where it is now very, very hard, very tough fighting. Today, I would like once again to mention our soldiers from the Kholodny Yar XXrd Separate Mechanised Brigade for their courage and sustained power in this area." Previously: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated, in their evening report of X October, that the Russians were periodically conducting offensive actions on the Bakhmut and Avdiivka fronts.

vidstavka,reznikov,minoboroni

Ukraine's Defence Minister to be removed from post soon

Ukraine’s Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov will be removed from his post soon and may be replaced by Rustem Umierov, the current Head of the State Property Fund of Ukraine. Source: Ukrainska Pravda sources in the Cabinet of Ministers and the Verkhovna Rada; Yaroslav Zhelezniak, Ukrainian MP, on Telegram Details: The Verkhovna Rada is expected to consider the resignation of the current defence minister next week. The position of Minister of Defence is a presidential quota. Accordingly, the Verkhovna Rada (the Ukrainian parliament) appoints and dismisses the minister at his request. Until then, the acting First Deputy Minister of Defence will be Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavliuk. Zhelezniak said authorities are considering appointing Reznikov to the post of Ukraine's ambassador to the UK. The most likely candidate to replace Reznikov is the current head of the State Property Fund, Rustem Umierov. This was confirmed by UP's sources in the Cabinet of Ministers and the Verkhovna Rada. It is noteworthy that Zelenskyy met with him this week to discuss the fund's performance. Umerov himself was unable to deny or confirm the information that he would be appointed to another post. UP sources report that the question of who will replace Reznikov is still open in the president's team; the decision may be made next week. "To make it clear, there is no question whether it is necessary to remove Reznikov – it is necessary. But the question is, who should replace him? And this turned out to be a real problem. The ministry is very complicated; there are very few suitable potential candidates," a high-ranking source close to the President's Office told UP. Background: On 10 August, Ukrainska Pravda, citing its sources, reported that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was looking for a replacement for Oleksii Reznikov as Ukraine’s Minister of Defence. At least two candidates are being considered. On 19 August, Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov, commenting on rumours that the President was looking for a substitute for him at the position of the Ministry of Defence, said that this position was "temporary" for him, and he could resign at his own discretion. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in response to a question about the chances that Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov might be removed from post, said on 23 August that he would be able to comment on personnel decisions after signing relevant decrees. Oleksii Reznikov said on 28 August that he and the president discussed the possibility of appointing Reznikov to another position, but the decision must be made by Volodymyr Zelenskyy himself.

Ukraine's Defence Minister to be removed from post soon

Ukraine’s Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov will be removed from his post soon and may be replaced by Rustem Umierov, the current Head of the State Property Fund of Ukraine. Source: Ukrainska Pravda sources in the Cabinet of Ministers and the Verkhovna Rada; Yaroslav Zhelezniak, Ukrainian MP, on Telegram Details: The Verkhovna Rada is expected to consider the resignation of the current defence minister next week. The position of Minister of Defence is a presidential quota. Accordingly, the Verkhovna Rada (the Ukrainian parliament) appoints and dismisses the minister at his request. Until then, the acting First Deputy Minister of Defence will be Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavliuk. Zhelezniak said authorities are considering appointing Reznikov to the post of Ukraine's ambassador to the UK. The most likely candidate to replace Reznikov is the current head of the State Property Fund, Rustem Umierov. This was confirmed by UP's sources in the Cabinet of Ministers and the Verkhovna Rada. It is noteworthy that Zelenskyy met with him this week to discuss the fund's performance. Umerov himself was unable to deny or confirm the information that he would be appointed to another post. UP sources report that the question of who will replace Reznikov is still open in the president's team; the decision may be made next week. "To make it clear, there is no question whether it is necessary to remove Reznikov – it is necessary. But the question is, who should replace him? And this turned out to be a real problem. The ministry is very complicated; there are very few suitable potential candidates," a high-ranking source close to the President's Office told UP. Background: On XX August, Ukrainska Pravda, citing its sources, reported that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was looking for a replacement for Oleksii Reznikov as Ukraine’s Minister of Defence. At least two candidates are being considered. On XX August, Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov, commenting on rumours that the President was looking for a substitute for him at the position of the Ministry of Defence, said that this position was "temporary" for him, and he could resign at his own discretion. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in response to a question about the chances that Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov might be removed from post, said on XX August that he would be able to comment on personnel decisions after signing relevant decrees. Oleksii Reznikov said on XX August that he and the president discussed the possibility of appointing Reznikov to another position, but the decision must be made by Volodymyr Zelenskyy himself.

vijna,kijiv

Kyiv authorities to remove some checkpoints and fill in some trenches in the city

Kyiv city authorities and the military have decided to improve the system of engineering barriers in the capital, with some checkpoints being removed, others being put into "sleep" mode, and some will be upgraded and strengthened. Source: Kyiv City Military Administration (KCMA) on TelegramQuote from Head of KCMA Serhii Popko: "Some checkpoints and engineering structures will remain in operation; some of the engineering barriers will go into ‘sleep’ mode; other engineering barriers will be completely dismantled." Details: The engineering structures that will continue to fulfil their security function for the capital will be retained and improved. In particular, unsuitable concrete blocks, sandbags, and anti-tank hedgehogs will be replaced with new ones, dugouts will be reinforced and trenches will be put in order. Some of the other engineering barriers that are critical to the city's defence will remain in "sleep" mode. That is, the checkpoints will be removed from the roadway, but concrete blocks, sandbags, anti-tank hedgehogs, etc. will be left in designated places. This is to ensure that in the event of a threat to the capital, the barriers can be quickly put into combat mode. It has been promised that such "sleeping" structures will be inspected with the subsequent replacement or restoration of unusable elements. The rest of Kyiv's engineering barriers, which are no longer needed, will be dismantled. That is, the checkpoints will be removed from the roadway, concrete blocks, sandbags and anti-tank hedgehogs will be removed, trenches will be filled in, and dugouts will be dismantled. У Києві приберуть частину блокпостів і засиплють частину окопів https://t.co/kdyQVxhC2W pic.twitter.com/7NCIfwtHfp The KCMA explained that the direct threat of combat actions in Kyiv is currently minimal, and optimising the network of barriers will make the city more comfortable for residents. In particular, the capital's roads will be relieved, and Kyiv residents will be able to move more freely around the city. At the same time, Popko emphasised that the war in Ukraine is ongoing and that the military threat from the northern direction has not been completely removed.

Kyiv authorities to remove some checkpoints and fill in some trenches in the city

Kyiv city authorities and the military have decided to improve the system of engineering barriers in the capital, with some checkpoints being removed, others being put into "sleep" mode, and some will be upgraded and strengthened. Source: Kyiv City Military Administration (KCMA) on TelegramQuote from Head of KCMA Serhii Popko: "Some checkpoints and engineering structures will remain in operation; some of the engineering barriers will go into ‘sleep’ mode; other engineering barriers will be completely dismantled." Details: The engineering structures that will continue to fulfil their security function for the capital will be retained and improved. In particular, unsuitable concrete blocks, sandbags, and anti-tank hedgehogs will be replaced with new ones, dugouts will be reinforced and trenches will be put in order. Some of the other engineering barriers that are critical to the city's defence will remain in "sleep" mode. That is, the checkpoints will be removed from the roadway, but concrete blocks, sandbags, anti-tank hedgehogs, etc. will be left in designated places. This is to ensure that in the event of a threat to the capital, the barriers can be quickly put into combat mode. It has been promised that such "sleeping" structures will be inspected with the subsequent replacement or restoration of unusable elements. The rest of Kyiv's engineering barriers, which are no longer needed, will be dismantled. That is, the checkpoints will be removed from the roadway, concrete blocks, sandbags and anti-tank hedgehogs will be removed, trenches will be filled in, and dugouts will be dismantled. У Києві приберуть частину блокпостів і засиплють частину окопів https://t.co/kdyQVxhCXW pic.twitter.com/XNCIfwtHfp The KCMA explained that the direct threat of combat actions in Kyiv is currently minimal, and optimising the network of barriers will make the city more comfortable for residents. In particular, the capital's roads will be relieved, and Kyiv residents will be able to move more freely around the city. At the same time, Popko emphasised that the war in Ukraine is ongoing and that the military threat from the northern direction has not been completely removed.

vijna,sumska-oblast

Russians shell 4 hromadas in Sumy Oblast, buildings damaged

On Saturday, the Russians shelled four border territorial hromadas [an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.] of Sumy Oblast, 26 air-strikes were recorded. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration Quote: "During the day, the enemy shelled four territorial hromadas of the Oblast: Bilopillia, Nova Sloboda, Velyka Pysarivka. Twenty-six attacks were recorded." Details: Bilopillia hromada: from 16:30, the Russians fired on the territory of the hromada with mortars – ten air-strikes. Velyka Pysarivka hromada: mortar shelling – seven air-strikes. Nova Sloboda Hromada: mortar shelling of one of the hromada’s villages – nine air-strikes. As a result of shelling, two private residential buildings were damaged. No casualties among civilians were reported. Krasnopillia hromada: the occupiers dropped a VOG-type explosive device from an unmanned aerial vehicle on the outskirts of one of the hromada’s villages. No damage was reported.

Russians shell X hromadas in Sumy Oblast, buildings damaged

On Saturday, the Russians shelled four border territorial hromadas [an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.] of Sumy Oblast, XX air-strikes were recorded. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration Quote: "During the day, the enemy shelled four territorial hromadas of the Oblast: Bilopillia, Nova Sloboda, Velyka Pysarivka. Twenty-six attacks were recorded." Details: Bilopillia hromada: from XX:XX, the Russians fired on the territory of the hromada with mortars – ten air-strikes. Velyka Pysarivka hromada: mortar shelling – seven air-strikes. Nova Sloboda Hromada: mortar shelling of one of the hromada’s villages – nine air-strikes. As a result of shelling, two private residential buildings were damaged. No casualties among civilians were reported. Krasnopillia hromada: the occupiers dropped a VOG-type explosive device from an unmanned aerial vehicle on the outskirts of one of the hromada’s villages. No damage was reported.

vijna,zhertvi,kharkivska-oblast

Russian forces hit Vovchansk, killing one woman

Russian invaders bombarded the city of Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast on the morning of 14 March, hitting a civilian car and killing a woman. Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Syniehubov: "An enemy projectile hit a civilian car during the attack on a fire and rescue unit in the city at around 10:00. A 55-year-old woman who was inside the vehicle was killed on the spot." Details: Syniehubov stressed that the invaders have never stopped attacking civilians and civilian infrastructure in Vovchansk.

Russian forces hit Vovchansk, killing one woman

Russian invaders bombarded the city of Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast on the morning of XX March, hitting a civilian car and killing a woman. Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Syniehubov: "An enemy projectile hit a civilian car during the attack on a fire and rescue unit in the city at around XX:XX. A XX-year-old woman who was inside the vehicle was killed on the spot." Details: Syniehubov stressed that the invaders have never stopped attacking civilians and civilian infrastructure in Vovchansk.

bahmut,vijna

General Staff remains silent about fighting in Bakhmut, ISW explains why

The Institute for the Study of War has reported that the Ukrainian General Staff did not report on fighting in Bakhmut for the first time since December 2022, suggesting that Wagner Group Private Military Company forces may have made further advances within the city. Source: ISW Details: Analysts recall that Ukrainian officials stated that the pace of fighting in the Bakhmut direction has decreased amid continued limited Ukrainian counterattacks on Bakhmut’s flanks on 23 May. At the same time, ISW states that the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine did not report fighting in the city of Bakhmut in its 18:00 situational report for the first time since December 2022, proposing that Wagner Group forces may have made further advances within the city. The General Staff also reported that Russian forces conducted unsuccessful offensive actions near Khromove (immediately west of Bakhmut). The report points out that Russian authorities ended the "counterterrorism" operation in Belgorod Oblast and claimed to have defeated the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) and the Freedom of Russia Legion (LSR) in the region on 23 May. The Russian Ministry of Defence claimed that Western Military District Border Guards units defeated the raid and expelled all "saboteurs" from Belgorod Oblast. Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov announced that the "counterterrorism" operation had ended but called on civilians who evacuated to wait before returning to the border settlements. Analysts say that Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not hold an emergency meeting of the Russian Security Council to discuss the Belgorod raid but will instead discuss the situation during the Security Council’s planned 26 May meeting, likely in an effort to project confidence about Russian handling of the situation. Russian forces likely pushed the RDK and LSR forces at least to the Kozinka border settlement, located approximately 76 km southeast of Sumy. The LSR claimed that LSR and RDK personnel continued to operate in Belgorod Oblast on 23 May, however. To quote the ISW’s key takeaways for 24 May: Russian authorities ended the "counterterrorism" operation in Belgorod Oblast and claimed to have defeated the all-Russian pro-Ukrainian Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) and the Freedom of Russia Legion (LSR) in the region on 23 May. Russian forces likely pushed the RDK and LSR forces at least to the Kozinka border settlement and possibly out of Russian territory as of May 23. Russian sources claimed that Ukrainian forces conducted raids across the Kharkiv-Belgorod border on May 23, but ISW has observed no confirmation that these raids occurred. Ukrainian officials stated that the pace of fighting in the Bakhmut direction has decreased amid continued limited Ukrainian counterattacks on Bakhmut’s flanks on May 23. Russian forces conducted limited ground attacks northeast of Kupyansk and along the Svatove-Kreminna line. Russian forces continued offensive operations on the Avdiivka-Donetsk City line. Russian forces continued defensive operations in southern Ukraine ahead of the planned Ukrainian counteroffensive. Pardoned Wagner Group convicts continue to commit crimes in Russia after finishing their military contracts with Wagner. Zaporizhia Oblast occupation officials announced the start of preliminary voting for the ruling United Russia party.

General Staff remains silent about fighting in Bakhmut, ISW explains why

The Institute for the Study of War has reported that the Ukrainian General Staff did not report on fighting in Bakhmut for the first time since December XXXX, suggesting that Wagner Group Private Military Company forces may have made further advances within the city. Source: ISW Details: Analysts recall that Ukrainian officials stated that the pace of fighting in the Bakhmut direction has decreased amid continued limited Ukrainian counterattacks on Bakhmut’s flanks on XX May. At the same time, ISW states that the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine did not report fighting in the city of Bakhmut in its XX:XX situational report for the first time since December XXXX, proposing that Wagner Group forces may have made further advances within the city. The General Staff also reported that Russian forces conducted unsuccessful offensive actions near Khromove (immediately west of Bakhmut). The report points out that Russian authorities ended the "counterterrorism" operation in Belgorod Oblast and claimed to have defeated the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) and the Freedom of Russia Legion (LSR) in the region on XX May. The Russian Ministry of Defence claimed that Western Military District Border Guards units defeated the raid and expelled all "saboteurs" from Belgorod Oblast. Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov announced that the "counterterrorism" operation had ended but called on civilians who evacuated to wait before returning to the border settlements. Analysts say that Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not hold an emergency meeting of the Russian Security Council to discuss the Belgorod raid but will instead discuss the situation during the Security Council’s planned XX May meeting, likely in an effort to project confidence about Russian handling of the situation. Russian forces likely pushed the RDK and LSR forces at least to the Kozinka border settlement, located approximately XX km southeast of Sumy. The LSR claimed that LSR and RDK personnel continued to operate in Belgorod Oblast on XX May, however. To quote the ISW’s key takeaways for XX May: Russian authorities ended the "counterterrorism" operation in Belgorod Oblast and claimed to have defeated the all-Russian pro-Ukrainian Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) and the Freedom of Russia Legion (LSR) in the region on XX May. Russian forces likely pushed the RDK and LSR forces at least to the Kozinka border settlement and possibly out of Russian territory as of May XX. Russian sources claimed that Ukrainian forces conducted raids across the Kharkiv-Belgorod border on May XX, but ISW has observed no confirmation that these raids occurred. Ukrainian officials stated that the pace of fighting in the Bakhmut direction has decreased amid continued limited Ukrainian counterattacks on Bakhmut’s flanks on May XX. Russian forces conducted limited ground attacks northeast of Kupyansk and along the Svatove-Kreminna line. Russian forces continued offensive operations on the Avdiivka-Donetsk City line. Russian forces continued defensive operations in southern Ukraine ahead of the planned Ukrainian counteroffensive. Pardoned Wagner Group convicts continue to commit crimes in Russia after finishing their military contracts with Wagner. Zaporizhia Oblast occupation officials announced the start of preliminary voting for the ruling United Russia party.

mobilization,rosija

"Lifetime pension and health resort": media found out what Russian Federation promises to fighters of "volunteer battalions" in Ukraine

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — WEDNESDAY, 17 AUGUST 2022, 15:42 Russian authorities continue to form "volunteer battalions" in various regions to be sent to Ukraine, promising the participants lifetime pensions for all family members, sanatoriums, successful enrollment in universities for their children, and 10 million rubles of compensation for every combat wound or death. Source: Latvia-based Russian media outlet Meduza with reference to the audio recording from a meeting of potential volunteers with the military commissariat in Tomsk Oblast of Russia Details: One of the employees of an enterprise in Tomsk Oblast passed the media a recording of the meeting with military commissariat representatives; they urged the people of Tomsk to become members of the "Toian" battalion. According to the source of Meduza, they were offered to sign a contract for six months and join the rear of Russian forces in Ukraine on a voluntary basis. The recruits in these battalions are men aged 18 to 60 who do not have medical contraindications. The military commissariat noted that the service will be especially "tempting" for those who have not served their full term in the army, or whose contracts have been terminated by the Ministry of Defence of Russia or the Russian Guard (Rosgvardia). Quote: "We are also considering such candidates, even with a lifted, cancelled article (criminal record - ed.) The battalion is being formed very quickly now. Recruitment will stop in about a week, possibly ten days, because the candidates are coming. Recruitment is going fast, fast." Details: The military commissariat gave those present a "100 percent" guarantee that the "Toian" service will take place only in the rear, and no one will send volunteers to the front line, as "this is stipulated in the contract." Quote: "The task of this battalion is to provide rear support for the vital activities of the military unit, material and technical support. We are recruiting cooks, welders, electricians, drivers, bathroom and laundry service personnel, etc. There are actually a lot of positions, all of them related to material and technical support. This is the kind of battalion we’ve got." Details: Judging by the audio record of the meeting, they will undergo at least two weeks of training before being sent to Ukraine. Participants are provided with uniforms, and "they will be introduced to the equipment and facilities where the service takes place." Military servicemen are promised to be paid about 220,000 rubles (133,000 UAH (equiv. USD 3 599)) every month. The sum is calculated based on the rank and allowances from the regional authorities. Further, according to Meduza, the volunteers are promised the status of combatants and all appropriate benefits, including lifetime pension, annual resort treatment for themselves and their families, as well as out-of-competition enrollment of children in budget places at universities. Volunteers are also assured that if they return, they will be immediately reinstated at work. In case of injury, the military commissariat offers a volunteer about 5-10 million rubles (equiv. USD 82 500-165 000), and in case of death - 5 million rubles from the President of the Russian Federation, insurance of about 3 900 000 rubles (equiv. USD 64 400) and another payment of about 3 million rubles (equiv. USD 49 500). Besides, according to the representative of the military commissariat, a "special forces" battalion is being formed in Novosibirsk Oblast, but residents of Tomsk Oblast cannot join it. Background: In July, Oleksii Danilov, the Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, said that Russia had launched a covert mobilisation, forming the so-called "volunteer battalions." Analysts of the Institute for the Study of War named four oblasts in Russia in which volunteer battalions are being formed for the war in Ukraine; these are Novosibirsk, Saratov, Ulyanovsk and Kurgan oblasts.

"Lifetime pension and health resort": media found out what Russian Federation promises to fighters of "volunteer battalions" in Ukraine

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — WEDNESDAY, XX AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX Russian authorities continue to form "volunteer battalions" in various regions to be sent to Ukraine, promising the participants lifetime pensions for all family members, sanatoriums, successful enrollment in universities for their children, and XX million rubles of compensation for every combat wound or death. Source: Latvia-based Russian media outlet Meduza with reference to the audio recording from a meeting of potential volunteers with the military commissariat in Tomsk Oblast of Russia Details: One of the employees of an enterprise in Tomsk Oblast passed the media a recording of the meeting with military commissariat representatives; they urged the people of Tomsk to become members of the "Toian" battalion. According to the source of Meduza, they were offered to sign a contract for six months and join the rear of Russian forces in Ukraine on a voluntary basis. The recruits in these battalions are men aged XX to XX who do not have medical contraindications. The military commissariat noted that the service will be especially "tempting" for those who have not served their full term in the army, or whose contracts have been terminated by the Ministry of Defence of Russia or the Russian Guard (Rosgvardia). Quote: "We are also considering such candidates, even with a lifted, cancelled article (criminal record - ed.) The battalion is being formed very quickly now. Recruitment will stop in about a week, possibly ten days, because the candidates are coming. Recruitment is going fast, fast." Details: The military commissariat gave those present a "XXX percent" guarantee that the "Toian" service will take place only in the rear, and no one will send volunteers to the front line, as "this is stipulated in the contract." Quote: "The task of this battalion is to provide rear support for the vital activities of the military unit, material and technical support. We are recruiting cooks, welders, electricians, drivers, bathroom and laundry service personnel, etc. There are actually a lot of positions, all of them related to material and technical support. This is the kind of battalion we’ve got." Details: Judging by the audio record of the meeting, they will undergo at least two weeks of training before being sent to Ukraine. Participants are provided with uniforms, and "they will be introduced to the equipment and facilities where the service takes place." Military servicemen are promised to be paid about XXX,XXX rubles (XXX,XXX UAH (equiv. USD X XXX)) every month. The sum is calculated based on the rank and allowances from the regional authorities. Further, according to Meduza, the volunteers are promised the status of combatants and all appropriate benefits, including lifetime pension, annual resort treatment for themselves and their families, as well as out-of-competition enrollment of children in budget places at universities. Volunteers are also assured that if they return, they will be immediately reinstated at work. In case of injury, the military commissariat offers a volunteer about X-XX million rubles (equiv. USD XX XXX-XXX XXX), and in case of death - X million rubles from the President of the Russian Federation, insurance of about X XXX XXX rubles (equiv. USD XX XXX) and another payment of about X million rubles (equiv. USD XX XXX). Besides, according to the representative of the military commissariat, a "special forces" battalion is being formed in Novosibirsk Oblast, but residents of Tomsk Oblast cannot join it. Background: In July, Oleksii Danilov, the Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, said that Russia had launched a covert mobilisation, forming the so-called "volunteer battalions." Analysts of the Institute for the Study of War named four oblasts in Russia in which volunteer battalions are being formed for the war in Ukraine; these are Novosibirsk, Saratov, Ulyanovsk and Kurgan oblasts.

diti,rosija,putin,propaganda

Putin wants children's organisation to be called "Pioneers"

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin did not like the name "Movement of the First" for an organisation for children and young people and has suggested calling it the "Pioneers". Source: Russian media outlets Kholod; Meduza; TASS Details: On 19 April, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova was reporting to Putin and mentioned the Movement of the First. The dictator asked her what the "first" stands for. Quote from Putin: "Who are the first ones? They are pioneers, right?" [Golikova noted that "the old way of saying it is the same" – ed.] "As it was, so it is – there’s no getting away from that." Details: Putin said that the term "pioneers", unlike the Komsomol [Communist Youth Union – ed.], is devoid of any ideological overtones. Therefore, the Russian president urged the deputy prime minister to consider calling the movement "Pioneers". Golikova reminded him that the name of the movement was chosen by the delegates of the congress. But Putin continued to insist, saying that he was aware of this, but all the same, they should think about his suggestion and "consult with the children". Background: In May 2022, the Russian Communist Party held a ceremony of initiation of about 5,000 children as Pioneers in Red Square in Moscow. The children took the "Pioneer oath", pledging to love the Fatherland. They promised to "always live, learn and fight for the good of the Fatherland" and to abide by the laws of the Pioneers. The event reportedly took place on the 100th anniversary of the All-Union Pioneer Organisation named after Lenin. On 20 July 2022, the founding meeting of a new all-Russian movement of children and young people was held in occupied Crimea. Putin agreed to head the supervisory board of the new "pioneer" organisation. The organisation did not have a name at that point.

Putin wants children's organisation to be called "Pioneers"

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin did not like the name "Movement of the First" for an organisation for children and young people and has suggested calling it the "Pioneers". Source: Russian media outlets Kholod; Meduza; TASS Details: On XX April, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova was reporting to Putin and mentioned the Movement of the First. The dictator asked her what the "first" stands for. Quote from Putin: "Who are the first ones? They are pioneers, right?" [Golikova noted that "the old way of saying it is the same" – ed.] "As it was, so it is – there’s no getting away from that." Details: Putin said that the term "pioneers", unlike the Komsomol [Communist Youth Union – ed.], is devoid of any ideological overtones. Therefore, the Russian president urged the deputy prime minister to consider calling the movement "Pioneers". Golikova reminded him that the name of the movement was chosen by the delegates of the congress. But Putin continued to insist, saying that he was aware of this, but all the same, they should think about his suggestion and "consult with the children". Background: In May XXXX, the Russian Communist Party held a ceremony of initiation of about X,XXX children as Pioneers in Red Square in Moscow. The children took the "Pioneer oath", pledging to love the Fatherland. They promised to "always live, learn and fight for the good of the Fatherland" and to abide by the laws of the Pioneers. The event reportedly took place on the XXXth anniversary of the All-Union Pioneer Organisation named after Lenin. On XX July XXXX, the founding meeting of a new all-Russian movement of children and young people was held in occupied Crimea. Putin agreed to head the supervisory board of the new "pioneer" organisation. The organisation did not have a name at that point.

pozhezha,sumska-oblast,obstril

Fire starts in Sumy region due to Russian attack – head of Oblast Military Administration

OLENA ROSHCHINA – FRIDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER 2022, 15:45 A fire started in the Krasnopillia hromada [amalgamated territorial community - an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories] in Sumy Oblast due to the morning Russian attacks, where the invaders used artillery and mortars. Source: Dmytro Zhyvytskyi, the head of the Sumy Oblast Military Administration Quote: "A forest fire started in the Krasnopillia hromada due to Russian attacks. After 10:00, Russians started launching attacks on the territory of the hromada, using tubed artillery and mortars. There were 35 strikes in total". Details: The information about victims and damage to infrastructure is being confirmed The forest fire in the Krasnopillia hromada, caused by the Russian attacks, has been ongoing since 11:00.

Fire starts in Sumy region due to Russian attack – head of Oblast Military Administration

OLENA ROSHCHINA – FRIDAY, X SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX A fire started in the Krasnopillia hromada [amalgamated territorial community - an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories] in Sumy Oblast due to the morning Russian attacks, where the invaders used artillery and mortars. Source: Dmytro Zhyvytskyi, the head of the Sumy Oblast Military Administration Quote: "A forest fire started in the Krasnopillia hromada due to Russian attacks. After XX:XX, Russians started launching attacks on the territory of the hromada, using tubed artillery and mortars. There were XX strikes in total". Details: The information about victims and damage to infrastructure is being confirmed The forest fire in the Krasnopillia hromada, caused by the Russian attacks, has been ongoing since XX:XX.

vijna,minoboroni

Relatives of Russian soldiers killed in Makiivka don't believe Russian Defence Ministry

Families of Russian soldiers who were killed in the Ukrainian town of Makiivka on New Year’s Eve at night do not believe the version of events presented by the Ministry of Defence of Russia. Source: Russian BBC service Details: After interviewing the families of the soldiers killed, the BBC came to the conclusion that they do not believe in the version suggested by the Ministry of Defence of Russia, i.e., that the soldiers themselves were to blame. A sister of one of the survivors stated, "No one will say anything. They are shutting everyone’s mouth. All the boys (Russian soldiers – ed.) are telling their mothers not to believe what is being said on the TV. I think it is all quite clear, even without a deep dive. I feel sorry for the boys who lost their lives for nothing. The mothers are suffering". A family member of one of the killed told the BBC that the statement by Sergei Sevriukov, deputy head of the main military-political directory of the Armed Forces of Russia, surprised him, as Sevriukov claimed that the main cause of the strike was the "massive use of phones by the personnel", which made it possible for Ukrainians to "detect the location of the soldiers to launch an attack on them". Quote: "The truth is, they threw away all Russian SIM cards in Rostov (Russian city – ed.) on the way to Makiivka. Then their commander took them to a special place where they bought Ukrainian SIM cards. He contacted us via Telegram." More details: The BBC states that the Russian secret services are actively working with the phones of the soldiers killed in order to find evidence that would confirm the version of the Russian Defence Ministry. Background: The Defence Forces of Ukraine launched an attack on a Russian military base in occupied Makiivka in Donetsk Oblast on New Year's Eve, killing 400 and wounding 300 occupiers to varying degrees of severity. The Russian soldiers were stationed in the building of local vocational school no. 19. The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation reported that the death toll following the strike on the Russian servicemen’s base in Makiivka had risen to 89. The Ministry of Defence of Russia claims that the mobile phones used by the soldiers allowed Ukraine to destroy the building where they were staying.

Relatives of Russian soldiers killed in Makiivka don't believe Russian Defence Ministry

Families of Russian soldiers who were killed in the Ukrainian town of Makiivka on New Year’s Eve at night do not believe the version of events presented by the Ministry of Defence of Russia. Source: Russian BBC service Details: After interviewing the families of the soldiers killed, the BBC came to the conclusion that they do not believe in the version suggested by the Ministry of Defence of Russia, i.e., that the soldiers themselves were to blame. A sister of one of the survivors stated, "No one will say anything. They are shutting everyone’s mouth. All the boys (Russian soldiers – ed.) are telling their mothers not to believe what is being said on the TV. I think it is all quite clear, even without a deep dive. I feel sorry for the boys who lost their lives for nothing. The mothers are suffering". A family member of one of the killed told the BBC that the statement by Sergei Sevriukov, deputy head of the main military-political directory of the Armed Forces of Russia, surprised him, as Sevriukov claimed that the main cause of the strike was the "massive use of phones by the personnel", which made it possible for Ukrainians to "detect the location of the soldiers to launch an attack on them". Quote: "The truth is, they threw away all Russian SIM cards in Rostov (Russian city – ed.) on the way to Makiivka. Then their commander took them to a special place where they bought Ukrainian SIM cards. He contacted us via Telegram." More details: The BBC states that the Russian secret services are actively working with the phones of the soldiers killed in order to find evidence that would confirm the version of the Russian Defence Ministry. Background: The Defence Forces of Ukraine launched an attack on a Russian military base in occupied Makiivka in Donetsk Oblast on New Year's Eve, killing XXX and wounding XXX occupiers to varying degrees of severity. The Russian soldiers were stationed in the building of local vocational school no. XX. The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation reported that the death toll following the strike on the Russian servicemen’s base in Makiivka had risen to XX. The Ministry of Defence of Russia claims that the mobile phones used by the soldiers allowed Ukraine to destroy the building where they were staying.

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IAEA Director General presents plan for protection of Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

At a meeting of the UN Security Council on Tuesday 30 May, Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), presented an updated plan for ensuring the safety of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). Source: This was reported by European Pravda The IAEA Director General announced that the plan is a set of principles that he agreed on during numerous meetings with the leadership of Ukraine and Russia following his visit to the ZNPP in September 2022. Quote: "As a result of these intensive consultations, I have identified the following concrete principles to help ensure nuclear safety and security at ZNPP in order to prevent a nuclear accident and ensure the integrity of the plant. I see these commitments as essential to avoid the danger of a catastrophic incident," Grossi emphasised. The plan he announced consists of five principles: There should be no attack of any kind from or against the plant, in particular targeting the reactors, spent fuel storage, other critical infrastructure, or personnel. ZNPP should not be used as storage or a base for heavy weapons (i.e. multiple rocket launchers, artillery systems and munitions, and tanks) or military personnel that could be used for an attack from the plant. Off-site power to the plant should not be put at risk. All structures, systems and components essential to the safe and secure operation of ZNPP should be protected from attacks or acts of sabotage. No action should be taken that undermines these principles. The IAEA experts onsite will report to the IAEA Director General on the observance of these principles, and he will publicly report any violation of these principles. "I solemnly ask both sides [Ukraine and Russia - ed.] to observe these principles," Grossi said. The plan is less ambitious than Grossi's initial efforts to create a fully-fledged protective zone around the plant, but nuclear energy experts believe it could still improve the volatile situation. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is occupied by Russian troops, and because of constant Russian shelling, for which Moscow has blamed Ukraine, it has been repeatedly disconnected from the Ukrainian energy network. Physically, the ZNPP is maintained by Ukrainian personnel under occupation, but it is managed by Russia’s Rosatom.

IAEA Director General presents plan for protection of Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

At a meeting of the UN Security Council on Tuesday XX May, Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), presented an updated plan for ensuring the safety of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). Source: This was reported by European Pravda The IAEA Director General announced that the plan is a set of principles that he agreed on during numerous meetings with the leadership of Ukraine and Russia following his visit to the ZNPP in September XXXX. Quote: "As a result of these intensive consultations, I have identified the following concrete principles to help ensure nuclear safety and security at ZNPP in order to prevent a nuclear accident and ensure the integrity of the plant. I see these commitments as essential to avoid the danger of a catastrophic incident," Grossi emphasised. The plan he announced consists of five principles: There should be no attack of any kind from or against the plant, in particular targeting the reactors, spent fuel storage, other critical infrastructure, or personnel. ZNPP should not be used as storage or a base for heavy weapons (i.e. multiple rocket launchers, artillery systems and munitions, and tanks) or military personnel that could be used for an attack from the plant. Off-site power to the plant should not be put at risk. All structures, systems and components essential to the safe and secure operation of ZNPP should be protected from attacks or acts of sabotage. No action should be taken that undermines these principles. The IAEA experts onsite will report to the IAEA Director General on the observance of these principles, and he will publicly report any violation of these principles. "I solemnly ask both sides [Ukraine and Russia - ed.] to observe these principles," Grossi said. The plan is less ambitious than Grossi's initial efforts to create a fully-fledged protective zone around the plant, but nuclear energy experts believe it could still improve the volatile situation. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is occupied by Russian troops, and because of constant Russian shelling, for which Moscow has blamed Ukraine, it has been repeatedly disconnected from the Ukrainian energy network. Physically, the ZNPP is maintained by Ukrainian personnel under occupation, but it is managed by Russia’s Rosatom.

vibukh,zaporizkaoblast,vijna

Occupiers report explosions in Tokmak

Russian occupiers said they heard explosions in the city of Tokmak, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, on the evening of 20 May. Source: collaborator Volodymyr Rogov on Telegram Quote from Rogov: "It's loud in Tokmak! Two explosions were heard in the city." Details: Rogov announced the details to come later.

Occupiers report explosions in Tokmak

Russian occupiers said they heard explosions in the city of Tokmak, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, on the evening of XX May. Source: collaborator Volodymyr Rogov on Telegram Quote from Rogov: "It's loud in Tokmak! Two explosions were heard in the city." Details: Rogov announced the details to come later.

rosija,sotsiologija,vijna

The number of supporters of war decreases in Russia

According to polls, the number of people who support the continuation of hostilities in Ukraine has decreased from 25% to 16% in Russia. Source: Russian news website Meduza, citing the results of surveys conducted by the "independent projects" Russian Field [a private survey and market research agency -ed.] and the Chronicles [a project that conducts public opinion surveys and makes its research available publicly - ed.]. Details: According to the survey data, peak support in Russia for the military intervention in Ukraine came during March-April 2022, and by autumn it had begun to gradually decrease. According to the results of the Russian Field poll for September, the "party of war" has significantly decreased in Russia (from 25% to 16%) and the "party of peace" has increased slightly (from 23% to 27%). The results showed that women, young people and those on low incomes were the most critical towards the war. In addition, the majority of Russians expressed their trust in the country's leadership and were ready to support them both in a new offensive operation and in the end of hostilities. According to the Russian poll, among those who support the invasion, only half believe that the war was necessary.

The number of supporters of war decreases in Russia

According to polls, the number of people who support the continuation of hostilities in Ukraine has decreased from XX% to XX% in Russia. Source: Russian news website Meduza, citing the results of surveys conducted by the "independent projects" Russian Field [a private survey and market research agency -ed.] and the Chronicles [a project that conducts public opinion surveys and makes its research available publicly - ed.]. Details: According to the survey data, peak support in Russia for the military intervention in Ukraine came during March-April XXXX, and by autumn it had begun to gradually decrease. According to the results of the Russian Field poll for September, the "party of war" has significantly decreased in Russia (from XX% to XX%) and the "party of peace" has increased slightly (from XX% to XX%). The results showed that women, young people and those on low incomes were the most critical towards the war. In addition, the majority of Russians expressed their trust in the country's leadership and were ready to support them both in a new offensive operation and in the end of hostilities. According to the Russian poll, among those who support the invasion, only half believe that the war was necessary.

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Military tell Zelenskyy strike on house in Dnipro involved use of Russian Kh-22 missile

The tragedy in Dnipro where 45 victims were killed was caused by a Kh-22 supersonic cruise missile, which is at the disposal of the 52nd Long-Range Bomber Aviation Regiment of the Russian Federation. Source: chairmen of law enforcement agencies in reports to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy; Office of the President Source: After the search and rescue operation was over in the city of Dnipro, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard reports on a nine-storey building destroyed by a Russian missile. Kyrylo Tymoshenko, Deputy Chairman of the President’s Office; Denys Monastyrsky, Minister of Internal Affairs; Andriy Kostin, Prosecutor General, and Serhiy Kruk, Head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, reported to the head of state. Monastyrsky said that as of 13:30 Tuesday, the operation to dismantle the debris has been completed, and the search and rescue operation was over. 45 people were killed, including 6 children. 79 people, including 16 children, suffered injuries of varying severity. In total, about 1700 residents lived in the high-rise building. About 230 apartments in the building were damaged, and 72 apartments were completely destroyed. Quote from Kostin: "At present, fragments of the missile have been found, which preliminarily allow us to identify it as a hypersonic cruise missile of the X-22 type. Only one unit of the Russian Aerospace Forces has this missile, the 52nd Long-Range Bomber Aviation Regiment." Details: The Prosecutor General noted that during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the leadership of this unit has not changed, which gives reason to believe that it was them who gave the order to hit the targets with the Kh-22 missile. "We are preparing a notice of suspicion for the head of this unit of the 52nd Regiment," said Andriy Kostin. According to the Prosecutor General's Office, about 100 people died as a result of the use of this type of missile in different parts of Ukraine. Kyrylo Tymoshenko said that several options are being worked out to provide the victims in Dnipro with new housing. One of them envisages the allocation of financial assistance for the purchase of an apartment or the provision of housing. "Today, together with the regional and city authorities, we are considering the option to allocate funds from the state budget for the purchase of apartments, or allocate housing," said the Deputy Chairman of the President’s Office. Currently, places in dormitories have been provided for people who have lost their homes. Volunteers actively help to rent housing for the victims. Kyrylo Tymoshenko also said that a point of invincibility [a heating point with hot beverages and Internet access – ed.] was deployed near the tragedy site. People can get hot food, warm clothes and necessary consultations there. Psychologists are working with the victims. The families of the victims will also receive financial assistance from the regional and city authorities. The decision on the allocation of funds is to be adopted by local councils at the nearest sessions, said Kyrylo Tymoshenko. Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed officials to simplify and accelerate the provision of assistance to the victims as much as possible so that people do not think about any legal formalities and bureaucratic procedures, but start returning to life after this tragedy as soon as possible. Background: On 14 January, during a massive missile attack, the Russians hit a multi-storey building in Dnipro city. According to the latest information, 45 people died, including 6 children. The strike involved the use of a Kh-22 missile, designed to destroy aircraft carrier groups at sea. British Intelligence pointed to the inaccuracy of such missiles. After the Russian missile attack on a house in Dnipro, Oleksii Arestovych, an adviser of the Office of the President said that the Kh-22 missile was ostensibly shot down by Ukrainian air defence forces, as a result of which it fell on a residential building. Arestovych was fired amid this yet another scandal, which he himself brought up. The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has published the data about six Russian occupiers involved in the missile attack on 14 January: Colonel Timoshin Oleg Evgenievich, Commander of the 52nd Heavy Bombardment Aviation Regiment (military unit No. 33310); Major Ivanenko Alexey Sergeevich, Commander of the aviation detachment of the 52nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment; Dmitry Golenkov, Chief of Staff of the Aviation Squadron of the aviation group; Grigoriev Denis Anatolievich, navigator of the 52nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment; Nazyrov Dinar, navigator of the 52nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment; Potseluiev Evgeny, Air Force weapons engineer of the 52nd Heavy Bombardment Aviation Regiment.

Military tell Zelenskyy strike on house in Dnipro involved use of Russian Kh-XX missile

The tragedy in Dnipro where XX victims were killed was caused by a Kh-XX supersonic cruise missile, which is at the disposal of the XXnd Long-Range Bomber Aviation Regiment of the Russian Federation. Source: chairmen of law enforcement agencies in reports to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy; Office of the President Source: After the search and rescue operation was over in the city of Dnipro, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard reports on a nine-storey building destroyed by a Russian missile. Kyrylo Tymoshenko, Deputy Chairman of the President’s Office; Denys Monastyrsky, Minister of Internal Affairs; Andriy Kostin, Prosecutor General, and Serhiy Kruk, Head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, reported to the head of state. Monastyrsky said that as of XX:XX Tuesday, the operation to dismantle the debris has been completed, and the search and rescue operation was over. XX people were killed, including X children. XX people, including XX children, suffered injuries of varying severity. In total, about XXXX residents lived in the high-rise building. About XXX apartments in the building were damaged, and XX apartments were completely destroyed. Quote from Kostin: "At present, fragments of the missile have been found, which preliminarily allow us to identify it as a hypersonic cruise missile of the X-XX type. Only one unit of the Russian Aerospace Forces has this missile, the XXnd Long-Range Bomber Aviation Regiment." Details: The Prosecutor General noted that during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the leadership of this unit has not changed, which gives reason to believe that it was them who gave the order to hit the targets with the Kh-XX missile. "We are preparing a notice of suspicion for the head of this unit of the XXnd Regiment," said Andriy Kostin. According to the Prosecutor General's Office, about XXX people died as a result of the use of this type of missile in different parts of Ukraine. Kyrylo Tymoshenko said that several options are being worked out to provide the victims in Dnipro with new housing. One of them envisages the allocation of financial assistance for the purchase of an apartment or the provision of housing. "Today, together with the regional and city authorities, we are considering the option to allocate funds from the state budget for the purchase of apartments, or allocate housing," said the Deputy Chairman of the President’s Office. Currently, places in dormitories have been provided for people who have lost their homes. Volunteers actively help to rent housing for the victims. Kyrylo Tymoshenko also said that a point of invincibility [a heating point with hot beverages and Internet access – ed.] was deployed near the tragedy site. People can get hot food, warm clothes and necessary consultations there. Psychologists are working with the victims. The families of the victims will also receive financial assistance from the regional and city authorities. The decision on the allocation of funds is to be adopted by local councils at the nearest sessions, said Kyrylo Tymoshenko. Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed officials to simplify and accelerate the provision of assistance to the victims as much as possible so that people do not think about any legal formalities and bureaucratic procedures, but start returning to life after this tragedy as soon as possible. Background: On XX January, during a massive missile attack, the Russians hit a multi-storey building in Dnipro city. According to the latest information, XX people died, including X children. The strike involved the use of a Kh-XX missile, designed to destroy aircraft carrier groups at sea. British Intelligence pointed to the inaccuracy of such missiles. After the Russian missile attack on a house in Dnipro, Oleksii Arestovych, an adviser of the Office of the President said that the Kh-XX missile was ostensibly shot down by Ukrainian air defence forces, as a result of which it fell on a residential building. Arestovych was fired amid this yet another scandal, which he himself brought up. The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has published the data about six Russian occupiers involved in the missile attack on XX January: Colonel Timoshin Oleg Evgenievich, Commander of the XXnd Heavy Bombardment Aviation Regiment (military unit No. XXXXX); Major Ivanenko Alexey Sergeevich, Commander of the aviation detachment of the XXnd Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment; Dmitry Golenkov, Chief of Staff of the Aviation Squadron of the aviation group; Grigoriev Denis Anatolievich, navigator of the XXnd Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment; Nazyrov Dinar, navigator of the XXnd Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment; Potseluiev Evgeny, Air Force weapons engineer of the XXnd Heavy Bombardment Aviation Regiment.

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In the east, the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed more than 200 units of Russian equipment in a week, including three planes

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — SUNDAY, 22 MAY 2022, 21:25 On the Donetsk and Luhansk fronts on Sunday, the fighters of the Joint Forces Operation repulsed 11 attacks and destroyed 24 units of aggressors’ equipment. Ukrainian soldiers destroyed 205 units of equipment, including three planes. Background: Joint Forces Task Force, Skhid [East] operation and tactical group Details: During the past 24hrs, the Joint Forces destroyed: 6 tanks; 10 units of combat armoured vehicles; 6 aggressors’ vehicles (2 of them with ammunition). Air defence units shot down one invaders’ Su-25 aircraft and one Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicle in the skies of the Ukrainian Donbas. In the area of ​​responsibility of the Skhid [East] operational and tactical group on Sunday, Russian troops carried out 1 attack. Invaders’ losses are: personnel - 9, tanks - 1, infantry fighting vehicles - 2, armoured vehicles - 1, mortars - 1, anti-tank missile - 1, ATT- 2. In general, the Joint forces repulsed 84 invaders’ attacks in the past week. One anti-aircraft missile system, 43 tanks, 20 artillery systems (including 4 MLRS), 79 units of armoured combat vehicles, 7 special armoured vehicles and 34 units of motor vehicles were destroyed. Air defence units shot down three planes and 18 unmanned aerial vehicles of the occupier. On 22 May, the occupiers fired on 45 settlements in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, destroying and damaging 116 civilian objects: 106 residential buildings, a dormitory of a construction lyceum, outbuildings of two enterprises, agricultural machinery, a shop, etc. As a result of these shellings, at least seven civilians were killed and eight others were injured in the Donetsk oblast. Data on the Luhansk region is being clarified.

In the east, the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed more than XXX units of Russian equipment in a week, including three planes

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — SUNDAY, XX MAY XXXX, XX:XX On the Donetsk and Luhansk fronts on Sunday, the fighters of the Joint Forces Operation repulsed XX attacks and destroyed XX units of aggressors’ equipment. Ukrainian soldiers destroyed XXX units of equipment, including three planes. Background: Joint Forces Task Force, Skhid [East] operation and tactical group Details: During the past XXhrs, the Joint Forces destroyed: X tanks; XX units of combat armoured vehicles; X aggressors’ vehicles (X of them with ammunition). Air defence units shot down one invaders’ Su-XX aircraft and one Orlan-XX unmanned aerial vehicle in the skies of the Ukrainian Donbas. In the area of ​​responsibility of the Skhid [East] operational and tactical group on Sunday, Russian troops carried out X attack. Invaders’ losses are: personnel - X, tanks - X, infantry fighting vehicles - X, armoured vehicles - X, mortars - X, anti-tank missile - X, ATT- X. In general, the Joint forces repulsed XX invaders’ attacks in the past week. One anti-aircraft missile system, XX tanks, XX artillery systems (including X MLRS), XX units of armoured combat vehicles, X special armoured vehicles and XX units of motor vehicles were destroyed. Air defence units shot down three planes and XX unmanned aerial vehicles of the occupier. On XX May, the occupiers fired on XX settlements in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, destroying and damaging XXX civilian objects: XXX residential buildings, a dormitory of a construction lyceum, outbuildings of two enterprises, agricultural machinery, a shop, etc. As a result of these shellings, at least seven civilians were killed and eight others were injured in the Donetsk oblast. Data on the Luhansk region is being clarified.

rosija,vijna

Putin is preparing Russian military reserve for war

Olena Roschina — Friday, 4 March 2022, 12:06 Russia plans to deploy the military reserve of the Russian Armed Forces in the war against Ukraine. Source: copy of an official decree published by Russian businessman and public figure Mikhail Khodorkovsky on Facebook Khodorkovsky commented: "The war has come to Moscow." Details: According to the decree, by 20 April, heads of mobilisation departments must verify the registration cards of military reserve personnel, and they must report to mobilisation departments.

Putin is preparing Russian military reserve for war

Olena Roschina — Friday, X March XXXX, XX:XX Russia plans to deploy the military reserve of the Russian Armed Forces in the war against Ukraine. Source: copy of an official decree published by Russian businessman and public figure Mikhail Khodorkovsky on Facebook Khodorkovsky commented: "The war has come to Moscow." Details: According to the decree, by XX April, heads of mobilisation departments must verify the registration cards of military reserve personnel, and they must report to mobilisation departments.

lyman,donetsk-region,vijna,avia

Wreckage of Russian fighter-bomber jet found in Lyman; no previous reports about downing it

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — SUNDAY, 2 OCTOBER 2022, 19:53 Wreckage of a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber has been found in the liberated city of Lyman in Donetsk Oblast. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Quote: "The wreckage of the Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber, RF-81852, was found in Lyman. Previously, this information had not been released on the [Internet] network, so this is +1 to the confirmed losses suffered by the Russians and a definite minus approximately US$36 million from the budget of the Russian Federation." Details: Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has published a photo of the wreckage found. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

Wreckage of Russian fighter-bomber jet found in Lyman; no previous reports about downing it

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — SUNDAY, X OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX Wreckage of a Russian Su-XX fighter-bomber has been found in the liberated city of Lyman in Donetsk Oblast. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Quote: "The wreckage of the Russian Su-XX fighter-bomber, RF-XXXXX, was found in Lyman. Previously, this information had not been released on the [Internet] network, so this is +X to the confirmed losses suffered by the Russians and a definite minus approximately US$XX million from the budget of the Russian Federation." Details: Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has published a photo of the wreckage found. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

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Shahed drone hits building in Mykolaiv Oblast, 2 missiles downed over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Air defence systems were responding in Mykolaiv and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts on the night of 17-18 September when a Russian drone hit a building in Snihurivka hromada, Mykolaiv Oblast, but no casualties were reported. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.] Source: Vitalii Kim, Head of Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration; Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration Quote from Kim: "Snihurivka hromada came under a Shahed-136/131 drone attack at 02:25 on the night of 17-18 September. As a result, a fire broke out in a vacant two-storey building. It was quickly extinguished. The blast wave damaged nearby buildings. There were no casualties." Details: At the same time, Lysak reported that two cruise missiles were downed over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast in the morning. Mykola Oleshchuk, Commander of Ukraine’s Air Force, posted a video of the Ukrainian air defence deployed and thanked the defenders for their successful work. Background: On the night of 17-18 September, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that the Russians had fired a group of missiles on Ukraine. An air-raid warning was issued in all oblasts of the country. Explosions were heard in Khmelnytskyi Oblast during an air raid, and air defence systems were responding there.

Shahed drone hits building in Mykolaiv Oblast, X missiles downed over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Air defence systems were responding in Mykolaiv and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts on the night of XX-XX September when a Russian drone hit a building in Snihurivka hromada, Mykolaiv Oblast, but no casualties were reported. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.] Source: Vitalii Kim, Head of Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration; Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration Quote from Kim: "Snihurivka hromada came under a Shahed-XXX/XXX drone attack at XX:XX on the night of XX-XX September. As a result, a fire broke out in a vacant two-storey building. It was quickly extinguished. The blast wave damaged nearby buildings. There were no casualties." Details: At the same time, Lysak reported that two cruise missiles were downed over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast in the morning. Mykola Oleshchuk, Commander of Ukraine’s Air Force, posted a video of the Ukrainian air defence deployed and thanked the defenders for their successful work. Background: On the night of XX-XX September, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that the Russians had fired a group of missiles on Ukraine. An air-raid warning was issued in all oblasts of the country. Explosions were heard in Khmelnytskyi Oblast during an air raid, and air defence systems were responding there.

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Local resident injured in explosion in Kharkiv Oblast

A 61-year-old man was injured when an unknown explosive device blew up in the village of Kamianka, Kharkiv Oblast. Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine Quote: "On 21 May, another explosion of an unknown explosive object occurred in the village of Kamianka in the Izium hromada [an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.]. The incident happened on the territory of a private household. As a result of the explosion, a 61-year-old man has lost his right foot. The victim is currently being treated at a medical institution in the city of Izium."

Local resident injured in explosion in Kharkiv Oblast

A XX-year-old man was injured when an unknown explosive device blew up in the village of Kamianka, Kharkiv Oblast. Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine Quote: "On XX May, another explosion of an unknown explosive object occurred in the village of Kamianka in the Izium hromada [an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.]. The incident happened on the territory of a private household. As a result of the explosion, a XX-year-old man has lost his right foot. The victim is currently being treated at a medical institution in the city of Izium."

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Russians fire four missiles on Kramatorsk

Russian forces carried out a missile strike on the Kramatorsk industrial zone of Donetsk Oblast. Source: Oleksandr Honcharenko, Mayor of Kramatorsk, on Facebook Quote: "Four missiles hit the industrial zone of Kramatorsk. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties." Details: Honcharenko added that the information about the extent of the destruction is being specified.

Russians fire four missiles on Kramatorsk

Russian forces carried out a missile strike on the Kramatorsk industrial zone of Donetsk Oblast. Source: Oleksandr Honcharenko, Mayor of Kramatorsk, on Facebook Quote: "Four missiles hit the industrial zone of Kramatorsk. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties." Details: Honcharenko added that the information about the extent of the destruction is being specified.

kharkiv,vijna

Kharkiv: The intensity of shelling has increased, as a result a child is dead

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – MONDAY, 11 APRIL 2022, 21:17 The intensity of shelling increased in Kharkiv on Monday, resulting in the death of a child. Other people were wounded. Source: Mayor of Kharkiv Ihor Terekhov, video address Quote: "The 47th day of the war was difficult for Kharkiv. Residential neighborhoods, Maxim Gorky Park and city infrastructure have been bombed again. There are wounded and, unfortunately, dead. The worst thing is that a child has died. Each of you can see that the intensity of the shelling has increased. During the day, the Russian occupying forces began to carry out strikes at Kharkiv more often and they significantly expanded the geography of bombing". Details: Terekhov also said that education will be resumed online in Kharkiv.

Kharkiv: The intensity of shelling has increased, as a result a child is dead

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – MONDAY, XX APRIL XXXX, XX:XX The intensity of shelling increased in Kharkiv on Monday, resulting in the death of a child. Other people were wounded. Source: Mayor of Kharkiv Ihor Terekhov, video address Quote: "The XXth day of the war was difficult for Kharkiv. Residential neighborhoods, Maxim Gorky Park and city infrastructure have been bombed again. There are wounded and, unfortunately, dead. The worst thing is that a child has died. Each of you can see that the intensity of the shelling has increased. During the day, the Russian occupying forces began to carry out strikes at Kharkiv more often and they significantly expanded the geography of bombing". Details: Terekhov also said that education will be resumed online in Kharkiv.

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Zelenskyy visits the Berdiansk front and presents Ukrainian soldiers with awards

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the positions of Ukrainian defence forces on the Berdiansk front and presented Ukrainian soldiers with awards. Source: President Zelenskyy on Telegram Quote: "It was very important for me to visit the frontline positions of Ukrainian forces on the Berdiansk front. I was particularly glad to meet the 3rd Battalion of the Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytskyi Separate Presidential Brigade of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. I am grateful to you for defending Ukraine, fighting for our independence and freedom – the freedom of each and every one of us. Take care of yourselves. If you can protect your lives, you will protect Ukraine." Details: Zelenskyy also presented Ukrainian soldiers with awards.

Zelenskyy visits the Berdiansk front and presents Ukrainian soldiers with awards

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the positions of Ukrainian defence forces on the Berdiansk front and presented Ukrainian soldiers with awards. Source: President Zelenskyy on Telegram Quote: "It was very important for me to visit the frontline positions of Ukrainian forces on the Berdiansk front. I was particularly glad to meet the Xrd Battalion of the Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytskyi Separate Presidential Brigade of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. I am grateful to you for defending Ukraine, fighting for our independence and freedom – the freedom of each and every one of us. Take care of yourselves. If you can protect your lives, you will protect Ukraine." Details: Zelenskyy also presented Ukrainian soldiers with awards.

vijna,minoboroni,kijiv

It is almost impossible to destroy Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant with missiles – Ministry of Defence

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has assured the public that it is almost impossible for the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) to be hit with missiles, as it is protected by the appropriate forces and assets. Source: Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavliuk, First Deputy Minister of Defence, on the 24/7 national newscast Quote: "Basically, we did everything possible, understanding [that that was a possibility – ed.] last year, when there was a major threat, when I was still commanding the group of defence forces and assets in Kyiv. We did not rule out the possibility, and therefore, air defence systems are deployed in this area, and there was a corresponding manoeuvre of forces and assets when the need arose. But as to the estimated amount of weapons needed [to destroy the Kyiv HPP – ed.] – it would take something short of a nuclear explosion to destroy it... or for it to be blown up from the inside as they did with the Kakhovka HPP, because it is very difficult to inflict such damage with missiles... Almost impossible."

It is almost impossible to destroy Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant with missiles – Ministry of Defence

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has assured the public that it is almost impossible for the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) to be hit with missiles, as it is protected by the appropriate forces and assets. Source: Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavliuk, First Deputy Minister of Defence, on the XX/X national newscast Quote: "Basically, we did everything possible, understanding [that that was a possibility – ed.] last year, when there was a major threat, when I was still commanding the group of defence forces and assets in Kyiv. We did not rule out the possibility, and therefore, air defence systems are deployed in this area, and there was a corresponding manoeuvre of forces and assets when the need arose. But as to the estimated amount of weapons needed [to destroy the Kyiv HPP – ed.] – it would take something short of a nuclear explosion to destroy it... or for it to be blown up from the inside as they did with the Kakhovka HPP, because it is very difficult to inflict such damage with missiles... Almost impossible."

rosija,vijna,sumska-oblast

Sumy Oblast: Russia shells several villages, 1 civilian killed

SATURDAY, 16 JULY 2022, 00:38 One civilian was killed in the Hlukhiv hromada [amalgamated territorial community - ed.] in Sumy Oblast as a result of Russian shelling. Another four civilians sustained injuries. Source: Dmytro Zhyvytskyi, head of the Sumy Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Details: Zhyvytskyi noted that Russian forces opened fire on the Hlukhiv hromada using mortars at about 10:00 on 15 July. Nine explosions took place as a result. After 13:00, Russia used rocket artillery to fire on the hromada, hitting it with over 20 rockets. Three civilians were injured in the Bilopillia hromada, which was hit by eight shells that Russian forces fired using tubed artillery around 14:00. Around 16:00, eight explosions took place following a Russian mortar attack. Just after 10:00, the Shalyhyne hromada was hit by 10 rounds of mortar fire. Russian forces opened mortar fire on the Seredyna-Buda hromada at around noon. Four explosions took place there. Earlier: On Friday, 15 July, a car with two civilians was blown up by a mine in Sumy Oblast; one man died, the other was hospitalised.

Sumy Oblast: Russia shells several villages, X civilian killed

SATURDAY, XX JULY XXXX, XX:XX One civilian was killed in the Hlukhiv hromada [amalgamated territorial community - ed.] in Sumy Oblast as a result of Russian shelling. Another four civilians sustained injuries. Source: Dmytro Zhyvytskyi, head of the Sumy Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Details: Zhyvytskyi noted that Russian forces opened fire on the Hlukhiv hromada using mortars at about XX:XX on XX July. Nine explosions took place as a result. After XX:XX, Russia used rocket artillery to fire on the hromada, hitting it with over XX rockets. Three civilians were injured in the Bilopillia hromada, which was hit by eight shells that Russian forces fired using tubed artillery around XX:XX. Around XX:XX, eight explosions took place following a Russian mortar attack. Just after XX:XX, the Shalyhyne hromada was hit by XX rounds of mortar fire. Russian forces opened mortar fire on the Seredyna-Buda hromada at around noon. Four explosions took place there. Earlier: On Friday, XX July, a car with two civilians was blown up by a mine in Sumy Oblast; one man died, the other was hospitalised.

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Ukraine’s Armed Forces working to exhaust Russians as much as possible on Soledar front

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are focusing on maximum exhaustion of the Russian troops near Soledar on the Bakhmut front, so that even the minimal successes of the Russians will result in their defeat. Source: Serhii Chrevatyi, spokesman for the Eastern Group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on the national joint 24/7 newscast Quote: "The defenders of Soledar are now doing everything they can to exhaust the enemy, to reduce their potential as much as possible, so that even some of their minor tactical successes [obtained by superior forces and heavy losses - ed.] lead to a major ‘Pyrrhic’ victory." Background: In the last 24 hours the Russians have carried out 86 artillery attacks using various systems on Soledar, Donetsk Oblast, and its outskirts. Why this is important: Bakhmut is currently one of the main fronts of the Russian attack. The fiercest battles are taking place in the vicinity of Soledar. The Russian leadership has deployed Wagner Group special forces on the front line, supported by regular Russian army units.

Ukraine’s Armed Forces working to exhaust Russians as much as possible on Soledar front

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are focusing on maximum exhaustion of the Russian troops near Soledar on the Bakhmut front, so that even the minimal successes of the Russians will result in their defeat. Source: Serhii Chrevatyi, spokesman for the Eastern Group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on the national joint XX/X newscast Quote: "The defenders of Soledar are now doing everything they can to exhaust the enemy, to reduce their potential as much as possible, so that even some of their minor tactical successes [obtained by superior forces and heavy losses - ed.] lead to a major ‘Pyrrhic’ victory." Background: In the last XX hours the Russians have carried out XX artillery attacks using various systems on Soledar, Donetsk Oblast, and its outskirts. Why this is important: Bakhmut is currently one of the main fronts of the Russian attack. The fiercest battles are taking place in the vicinity of Soledar. The Russian leadership has deployed Wagner Group special forces on the front line, supported by regular Russian army units.

rosija,vijna,ukrajina,kadirov

Kadyrov announces that he is sending another 1,000 troops to Ukraine

Alyona Mazurenko — Thursday, 17 March 2022, 17:51 Head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov has announced that he is sending another 1,000 Chechens, led by his security bloc assistant Apty Alaudinov, to Ukraine. Source: Kremlin-controlled Russian publications Details: Kadyrov announced that he is sending another thousand Chechens, led by his security bloc assistant Apty Alaudinov, to the war in Ukraine. The day before, Kadyrov told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he was ready to carry out any order. Putin thanked Kadyrov and asked him to say ‘hello’ to the Russian forces in Ukraine. Later, on 16 March, Kadyrov and Putin spoke on the telephone. Previously: A few days ago Kadyrov lied about being in Ukrainian territory. His fighters are making videos and have been saying for the last two weeks that they have almost reached Kyiv, although journalists revealed that some of the videos that they claim are of the Kyiv region were filmed in Belarus. In intercepted phone calls Russian soldiers can be heard complaining that Kadyrov’s fighters are staying well back and finishing off wounded Russian soldiers. Background: In the evening of 26 February, it was reported that a subdivision considered elite in the Russian Federation – the 141st Special Motorised Regiment of the Russian National Guard named after Hero of Russia Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov – had been destroyed near Hostomel. The regiment’s commander, General Magomed Tushayev, a relative of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, was killed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. On 1 March Ramzan Kadyrov was forced to admit to some of the losses of the Chechen "guard" in Ukraine.

Kadyrov announces that he is sending another X,XXX troops to Ukraine

Alyona Mazurenko — Thursday, XX March XXXX, XX:XX Head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov has announced that he is sending another X,XXX Chechens, led by his security bloc assistant Apty Alaudinov, to Ukraine. Source: Kremlin-controlled Russian publications Details: Kadyrov announced that he is sending another thousand Chechens, led by his security bloc assistant Apty Alaudinov, to the war in Ukraine. The day before, Kadyrov told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he was ready to carry out any order. Putin thanked Kadyrov and asked him to say ‘hello’ to the Russian forces in Ukraine. Later, on XX March, Kadyrov and Putin spoke on the telephone. Previously: A few days ago Kadyrov lied about being in Ukrainian territory. His fighters are making videos and have been saying for the last two weeks that they have almost reached Kyiv, although journalists revealed that some of the videos that they claim are of the Kyiv region were filmed in Belarus. In intercepted phone calls Russian soldiers can be heard complaining that Kadyrov’s fighters are staying well back and finishing off wounded Russian soldiers. Background: In the evening of XX February, it was reported that a subdivision considered elite in the Russian Federation – the XXXst Special Motorised Regiment of the Russian National Guard named after Hero of Russia Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov – had been destroyed near Hostomel. The regiment’s commander, General Magomed Tushayev, a relative of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, was killed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. On X March Ramzan Kadyrov was forced to admit to some of the losses of the Chechen "guard" in Ukraine.

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Zelenskyy will take part in G20 summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will take part in the G20 leaders' summit in Bali, Indonesia, but most likely in an online form. Source: Serhii Nikiforov, President Zelenskyy’s press secretary, in comments to the Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne Details: As Nikiforov said, it will most likely be in an online form. Quote: "Volodymyr Zelenskyy, of course, will take part in the G20 summit in some form. But I can't tell you more." Details: At the same time, Nikiforov has clarified that Zelenskyy will definitely participate in the summit, but it will most likely be in an online form. Background: Indonesian President Joko Widodo believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the G20 summit in Bali next week, to which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also been invited. President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a telephone conversation with Indonesian President Joko Widodo and discussed preparations for the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Bali. As Zelenskyy has said, Ukraine will refuse to take part in the G20 summit in Indonesia on 15-16 November if Russian President Vladimir Putin is there.

Zelenskyy will take part in GXX summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will take part in the GXX leaders' summit in Bali, Indonesia, but most likely in an online form. Source: Serhii Nikiforov, President Zelenskyy’s press secretary, in comments to the Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne Details: As Nikiforov said, it will most likely be in an online form. Quote: "Volodymyr Zelenskyy, of course, will take part in the GXX summit in some form. But I can't tell you more." Details: At the same time, Nikiforov has clarified that Zelenskyy will definitely participate in the summit, but it will most likely be in an online form. Background: Indonesian President Joko Widodo believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the GXX summit in Bali next week, to which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also been invited. President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a telephone conversation with Indonesian President Joko Widodo and discussed preparations for the Group of XX (GXX) summit in Bali. As Zelenskyy has said, Ukraine will refuse to take part in the GXX summit in Indonesia on XX-XX November if Russian President Vladimir Putin is there.

rosija,vijna,ukrajina

Kremlin orders propagandists not to talk about crimes of Russian soldiers returning from front lines

The administration of the Russian president gave new instructions to the state and pro-government Russian media, asking them not to publish news about the crimes of Russians who returned from the war in Ukraine – in particular, this concerns mercenaries and pardoned prisoners. Source: Meduza, Latvia-based Russian outlet, with reference to employees of outlets close to the authorities Details: The sources clarified that they had not been sent such instructions before. Some pro-government media were happy to publish such news, because "crime always provides good traffic, and the mention of special military operation (as the war against Ukraine is called in Russia – ed.) in the title warms up the audience, makes the news more clickable." For example, in mid-October, one of the outlets reported that a former mercenary of the Wagner Private Military Company returned from the war and stabbed his disabled grandmother for money. A source close to the president’s office explained that restrictions on such news are "about time so that the Russians do not consider the fighters potential criminals, and do not fear their return." He also noted that truly "patriotic journalists" understood the "inappropriate nature" of such publications even before the Kremlin's recommendations. In turn, a source close to the Russian presidential administration emphasised that there allegedly is "a desire to show that really polite, sympathetic and caring people are returning from the front."

Kremlin orders propagandists not to talk about crimes of Russian soldiers returning from front lines

The administration of the Russian president gave new instructions to the state and pro-government Russian media, asking them not to publish news about the crimes of Russians who returned from the war in Ukraine – in particular, this concerns mercenaries and pardoned prisoners. Source: Meduza, Latvia-based Russian outlet, with reference to employees of outlets close to the authorities Details: The sources clarified that they had not been sent such instructions before. Some pro-government media were happy to publish such news, because "crime always provides good traffic, and the mention of special military operation (as the war against Ukraine is called in Russia – ed.) in the title warms up the audience, makes the news more clickable." For example, in mid-October, one of the outlets reported that a former mercenary of the Wagner Private Military Company returned from the war and stabbed his disabled grandmother for money. A source close to the president’s office explained that restrictions on such news are "about time so that the Russians do not consider the fighters potential criminals, and do not fear their return." He also noted that truly "patriotic journalists" understood the "inappropriate nature" of such publications even before the Kremlin's recommendations. In turn, a source close to the Russian presidential administration emphasised that there allegedly is "a desire to show that really polite, sympathetic and caring people are returning from the front."

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Kuleba asks Borrell to add Russian missile production to new EU sanctions list

Dmytro Kuleba, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, believes that the ninth package of sanctions against Russia proposed by the European Commission contains a number of important elements, but it should also include restrictions on Russia’s missile programme. Source: European Pravda "The next EU sanctions package proposed by the European Commission includes some important elements that Ukraine has long emphasised, including sanctions against more Russian banks and taking more Russian propaganda channels off air," Kuleba tweeted. "Today I also sent a letter to Josep Borrell proposing to impose stiff sanctions on Russia’s missile production and anything used to launch deadly missiles at Ukraine. Russia must be fully deprived of any ability to strike Ukraine’s critical civilian infrastructure," he added. Earlier Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, announced the preparation of the EU’s ninth sanctions package against Russia, which adds around 200 individuals and entities from Russia to its sanctions lists. The European Commission also proposes to impose further export restrictions on dual-use goods, limiting Russia’s access to drones, and restrictions on the energy and mining sector, including a ban on new mining investments in Russia. The new sanctions package is expected to be discussed by the permanent representatives of EU member states this week and could be approved at the EU leaders’ summit on 15 December.

Kuleba asks Borrell to add Russian missile production to new EU sanctions list

Dmytro Kuleba, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, believes that the ninth package of sanctions against Russia proposed by the European Commission contains a number of important elements, but it should also include restrictions on Russia’s missile programme. Source: European Pravda "The next EU sanctions package proposed by the European Commission includes some important elements that Ukraine has long emphasised, including sanctions against more Russian banks and taking more Russian propaganda channels off air," Kuleba tweeted. "Today I also sent a letter to Josep Borrell proposing to impose stiff sanctions on Russia’s missile production and anything used to launch deadly missiles at Ukraine. Russia must be fully deprived of any ability to strike Ukraine’s critical civilian infrastructure," he added. Earlier Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, announced the preparation of the EU’s ninth sanctions package against Russia, which adds around XXX individuals and entities from Russia to its sanctions lists. The European Commission also proposes to impose further export restrictions on dual-use goods, limiting Russia’s access to drones, and restrictions on the energy and mining sector, including a ban on new mining investments in Russia. The new sanctions package is expected to be discussed by the permanent representatives of EU member states this week and could be approved at the EU leaders’ summit on XX December.

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Infrastructure facility damaged as result of Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

Russian occupiers attacked Zaporizhzhia on the night of 30-31 March, damaging an infrastructure facility. Source: Anatolii Kurtiev, Secretary of Zaporizhzhia City Council, on Telegram Quote: "The occupiers attacked Zaporizhzhia this night. An infrastructure facility has been damaged as a result of the enemy attack." Details: No casualties or damage were reported as a result of the Russian attack. "All relevant services are working at the scene," Kurtiev added. Background: Russia deployed kamikaze drones in an attack on Ukraine late on Thursday, 30 March. Russian occupation forces carried out an attack on Kharkiv. Explosions rang out in Zaporizhzhia during an air-raid warning. Russian forces used 10 Shahed drones for an air attack on Ukraine; nine of them were downed by air defence forces.

Infrastructure facility damaged as result of Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

Russian occupiers attacked Zaporizhzhia on the night of XX-XX March, damaging an infrastructure facility. Source: Anatolii Kurtiev, Secretary of Zaporizhzhia City Council, on Telegram Quote: "The occupiers attacked Zaporizhzhia this night. An infrastructure facility has been damaged as a result of the enemy attack." Details: No casualties or damage were reported as a result of the Russian attack. "All relevant services are working at the scene," Kurtiev added. Background: Russia deployed kamikaze drones in an attack on Ukraine late on Thursday, XX March. Russian occupation forces carried out an attack on Kharkiv. Explosions rang out in Zaporizhzhia during an air-raid warning. Russian forces used XX Shahed drones for an air attack on Ukraine; nine of them were downed by air defence forces.

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De facto captivity: Ukrainians can only get out of occupied territories through grey areas

The majority of Ukrainians do not enter the territory under the control of the Ukrainian authorities after the demonstrative deportation by the Russians from the temporarily occupied territory. Source: Ivan Fedorov, City Mayor of Melitopol, in a comment for the Radio Liberty project called News of the Azov region Quote: "Dozens of such people have already been "deported" to the last checkpoint since January, with dozens of their propaganda videos recorded. But mostly they leave these people in captivity. No one lets them out anywhere." Details: Ivan Fedorov said that some people manage to reach the Ukrainian checkpoint through "grey areas" [territories that are not clearly controlled by either Ukraine’s troops or the occupiers – ed.]. Quote: "They go through the grey area to our first Ukrainian checkpoint. Our law enforcement officers meet them there, carry out the appropriate filtering procedures, and after that, they go to Zaporizhzhia, and then some get help, and some go to their relatives – all in different ways," the mayor of Melitopol said. Background: Russian troops captured Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, on 25 February. Mayor Ivan Fedorov, who is now on the free territory, regularly reports on the state of affairs in the occupied territories of the oblast and explosions in Melitopol.

De facto captivity: Ukrainians can only get out of occupied territories through grey areas

The majority of Ukrainians do not enter the territory under the control of the Ukrainian authorities after the demonstrative deportation by the Russians from the temporarily occupied territory. Source: Ivan Fedorov, City Mayor of Melitopol, in a comment for the Radio Liberty project called News of the Azov region Quote: "Dozens of such people have already been "deported" to the last checkpoint since January, with dozens of their propaganda videos recorded. But mostly they leave these people in captivity. No one lets them out anywhere." Details: Ivan Fedorov said that some people manage to reach the Ukrainian checkpoint through "grey areas" [territories that are not clearly controlled by either Ukraine’s troops or the occupiers – ed.]. Quote: "They go through the grey area to our first Ukrainian checkpoint. Our law enforcement officers meet them there, carry out the appropriate filtering procedures, and after that, they go to Zaporizhzhia, and then some get help, and some go to their relatives – all in different ways," the mayor of Melitopol said. Background: Russian troops captured Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, on XX February. Mayor Ivan Fedorov, who is now on the free territory, regularly reports on the state of affairs in the occupied territories of the oblast and explosions in Melitopol.

centsov,vijna

Ukrainian film director Sentsov gets injured on front

Ukrainian director, soldier and former political prisoner of the Kremlin Oleh Sentsov has been injured on the front. Source: Sentsov on Facebook Quote: "Another injury but again a slight one – a projectile fragment got stuck in my side." Details: Sentsov has not provided any details. Background: In July 2023 Sentsov suffered contusion on the frontline.

Ukrainian film director Sentsov gets injured on front

Ukrainian director, soldier and former political prisoner of the Kremlin Oleh Sentsov has been injured on the front. Source: Sentsov on Facebook Quote: "Another injury but again a slight one – a projectile fragment got stuck in my side." Details: Sentsov has not provided any details. Background: In July XXXX Sentsov suffered contusion on the frontline.

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Lithuania to disconnect from Russian power grid in test mode for first time

On Saturday, Lithuanian network operator Litgrid AB will carry out the first test disconnection from the Russian grid to test the country's readiness for the transition to the continental European grid. Source: Bloomberg Litgrid AB will carry out a test disconnection from 11:00 to 21:00 where it will cut all connections to the Russian electricity network. The electricity used during this time will only come from domestic sources or imported from Sweden and Poland. "For the first time in history, Lithuania’s electricity system will operate fully independently, so we are taking on responsible preparations for the test and will be ready for all scenarios. Consumers won’t notice the test," Litgrid CEO Rokas Masiulis said. Lithuania, as well as Latvia and Estonia, are seeking to reduce their energy dependence on Russia by seeking alternative sources of oil, gas, and electricity supplies. In May 2022, they completely stopped importing electricity from the Russian Federation. Although the Baltic States no longer import Russian energy sources such as gas and oil after the invasion of Ukraine last year, they still rely on Russia to maintain the stability of their electricity system. Both the Russian and continental European systems operate at 50 Hz, but while the Russian system is controlled from Moscow, continental European networks are decentralised, meaning that each national network operator is responsible for maintaining the stability of its system. Last year, against the backdrop of Russia's energy blackmail, the EU started preparing plans in case of emergency disconnection of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia from the Russian network. The Baltic countries will receive more than 1 billion euros of investments from the EU, which will help them get rid of their dependence on the Russian energy grid. They must make this transition simultaneously. While Vilnius says it is ready to do so as early as 2024, Riga and Tallinn are asking for more time to prepare for the transition.

Lithuania to disconnect from Russian power grid in test mode for first time

On Saturday, Lithuanian network operator Litgrid AB will carry out the first test disconnection from the Russian grid to test the country's readiness for the transition to the continental European grid. Source: Bloomberg Litgrid AB will carry out a test disconnection from XX:XX to XX:XX where it will cut all connections to the Russian electricity network. The electricity used during this time will only come from domestic sources or imported from Sweden and Poland. "For the first time in history, Lithuania’s electricity system will operate fully independently, so we are taking on responsible preparations for the test and will be ready for all scenarios. Consumers won’t notice the test," Litgrid CEO Rokas Masiulis said. Lithuania, as well as Latvia and Estonia, are seeking to reduce their energy dependence on Russia by seeking alternative sources of oil, gas, and electricity supplies. In May XXXX, they completely stopped importing electricity from the Russian Federation. Although the Baltic States no longer import Russian energy sources such as gas and oil after the invasion of Ukraine last year, they still rely on Russia to maintain the stability of their electricity system. Both the Russian and continental European systems operate at XX Hz, but while the Russian system is controlled from Moscow, continental European networks are decentralised, meaning that each national network operator is responsible for maintaining the stability of its system. Last year, against the backdrop of Russia's energy blackmail, the EU started preparing plans in case of emergency disconnection of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia from the Russian network. The Baltic countries will receive more than X billion euros of investments from the EU, which will help them get rid of their dependence on the Russian energy grid. They must make this transition simultaneously. While Vilnius says it is ready to do so as early as XXXX, Riga and Tallinn are asking for more time to prepare for the transition.

rozvidka,rosija,vijna

Intelligence: Russians still trying to kill the leadership of Ukraine; new militants arrive

VALENTINA ROMANENKO – SUNDAY, 20 MARCH, 2022, 12:35 According to the Ukrainian intelligence, the Russians are sending another terrorist group to Ukraine to eliminate the country's leadership. Source: Chief Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Details: It is reported that regular groups of fighters associated with Yevgeny Prigozhin, a Russian propagandist close to Putin and owner of a Russian mercenary group called Liga (Wagner), have started arriving in Ukraine. The main task of the criminals is to eliminate the top military and political leadership of Ukraine. According to the Chief Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, the key "targets" of mercenaries: are Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, and Denys Shmyhal. Quote: "Putin personally ordered one of the few proxies to carry out new attacks. All previous attempts have ended in the failure and elimination of terrorists. The Russian occupiers, having failed to achieve their goals during the full-scale aggression against Ukraine, continue to try to destabilise the Ukrainian government, demoralise society, disrupt the resistance movement, and slow down Ukraine's international cooperation. The organisation of assassinations of top figures of our state is part of the occupiers’ strategy. We note that the Ukrainian army, special services, and law enforcement agencies are well aware of the Kremlin's plans. We are ready to repel the aggressor both at the front and in the rear. No terrorist attack will succeed."

Intelligence: Russians still trying to kill the leadership of Ukraine; new militants arrive

VALENTINA ROMANENKO – SUNDAY, XX MARCH, XXXX, XX:XX According to the Ukrainian intelligence, the Russians are sending another terrorist group to Ukraine to eliminate the country's leadership. Source: Chief Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Details: It is reported that regular groups of fighters associated with Yevgeny Prigozhin, a Russian propagandist close to Putin and owner of a Russian mercenary group called Liga (Wagner), have started arriving in Ukraine. The main task of the criminals is to eliminate the top military and political leadership of Ukraine. According to the Chief Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, the key "targets" of mercenaries: are Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, and Denys Shmyhal. Quote: "Putin personally ordered one of the few proxies to carry out new attacks. All previous attempts have ended in the failure and elimination of terrorists. The Russian occupiers, having failed to achieve their goals during the full-scale aggression against Ukraine, continue to try to destabilise the Ukrainian government, demoralise society, disrupt the resistance movement, and slow down Ukraine's international cooperation. The organisation of assassinations of top figures of our state is part of the occupiers’ strategy. We note that the Ukrainian army, special services, and law enforcement agencies are well aware of the Kremlin's plans. We are ready to repel the aggressor both at the front and in the rear. No terrorist attack will succeed."

ssha,tanks,vijna,ukrajina

Ukraine to receive first 10 Abrams tanks in September

The 10 US-made Abrams tanks are expected to arrive in Ukraine in mid-September. Source: Politico with reference to sources Details: Politico noted that Ukraine will receive the first ten Abrams tanks out of the 31 promised in mid-September. Western officials hope that the arrival of the tanks will give Kyiv's forces the advantage they need to break through Russia's fierce defences in an exhausting counter-offensive. As Martin O'Donnell, a Pentagon spokesperson said, ten 70-tonne tanks are currently in Germany undergoing final remodelling. After that, they will be sent to Ukraine. "​​The US is committed to expedite delivery of the 31 tanks to Ukraine by the fall," Martin O'Donnell added. However, he declined to give a specific timeline. US officials hope that the Abrams tanks will help give Ukraine an advantage in the fight to regain territory. Politico writes that a group of Ukrainian soldiers has completed a training program on US M1 Abrams tanks. About 200 Ukrainians trained on the tanks at US Army training ranges in Germany, O'Donnell said. Background: In January, US President Joe Biden confirmed his intention to transfer 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. The US is removing some sensitive technologies from the Abrams tanks it plans to send to Ukraine, as it fears they could fall into the hands of the Russian army on the battlefield. Ukraine will receive an older modification, i.e. M1A1 tanks, not the A2s. In May, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said that Ukraine would receive the Abrams tanks in early autumn, and that training programs for the Ukrainian military to operate them should be completed by then.

Ukraine to receive first XX Abrams tanks in September

The XX US-made Abrams tanks are expected to arrive in Ukraine in mid-September. Source: Politico with reference to sources Details: Politico noted that Ukraine will receive the first ten Abrams tanks out of the XX promised in mid-September. Western officials hope that the arrival of the tanks will give Kyiv's forces the advantage they need to break through Russia's fierce defences in an exhausting counter-offensive. As Martin O'Donnell, a Pentagon spokesperson said, ten XX-tonne tanks are currently in Germany undergoing final remodelling. After that, they will be sent to Ukraine. "​​The US is committed to expedite delivery of the XX tanks to Ukraine by the fall," Martin O'Donnell added. However, he declined to give a specific timeline. US officials hope that the Abrams tanks will help give Ukraine an advantage in the fight to regain territory. Politico writes that a group of Ukrainian soldiers has completed a training program on US MX Abrams tanks. About XXX Ukrainians trained on the tanks at US Army training ranges in Germany, O'Donnell said. Background: In January, US President Joe Biden confirmed his intention to transfer XX MX Abrams tanks to Ukraine. The US is removing some sensitive technologies from the Abrams tanks it plans to send to Ukraine, as it fears they could fall into the hands of the Russian army on the battlefield. Ukraine will receive an older modification, i.e. MXAX tanks, not the AXs. In May, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said that Ukraine would receive the Abrams tanks in early autumn, and that training programs for the Ukrainian military to operate them should be completed by then.

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Russian puppet leader in Zaporizhzhia killed in explosion

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA – WEDNESDAY, 24 AUGUST 2022, 10:11 Russian media report that on the morning of 24 August, in the temporarily occupied village of Mykhailivka in Zaporizhzhia region, a car driven by Ivan Sushko, the Russian-appointed leader ("Gauleiter"), was blown up, killing Sushko. Source: Volodymyr Rohov, a collaborator, on Telegram Quote: "In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ivan Sushko, the [Russian-appointed] head of the so-called "military administration" of Mykhailivka, died due to a deliberate car bombing." Details: According to the collaborator, an explosive device was placed under the seat of the car belonging to the village "head". Sushko was injured and was taken to the hospital in critical condition, where he died soon after. Rohov blamed Ukraine for the death of the Russian puppet. Background: On 23 August it was reported that Ihor Telehin, a collaborator who held the position of "deputy" to the so-called "head of the internal policy department" of Kherson Oblast, was blown up in the temporarily occupied oblast. Russian media report that he survived.

Russian puppet leader in Zaporizhzhia killed in explosion

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA – WEDNESDAY, XX AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX Russian media report that on the morning of XX August, in the temporarily occupied village of Mykhailivka in Zaporizhzhia region, a car driven by Ivan Sushko, the Russian-appointed leader ("Gauleiter"), was blown up, killing Sushko. Source: Volodymyr Rohov, a collaborator, on Telegram Quote: "In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ivan Sushko, the [Russian-appointed] head of the so-called "military administration" of Mykhailivka, died due to a deliberate car bombing." Details: According to the collaborator, an explosive device was placed under the seat of the car belonging to the village "head". Sushko was injured and was taken to the hospital in critical condition, where he died soon after. Rohov blamed Ukraine for the death of the Russian puppet. Background: On XX August it was reported that Ihor Telehin, a collaborator who held the position of "deputy" to the so-called "head of the internal policy department" of Kherson Oblast, was blown up in the temporarily occupied oblast. Russian media report that he survived.

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Zelenskyy to G20 participants: Time to end Russia’s destructive war

In his video address to the G20 summit in Bali, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that it was time to stop Russia’s "destructive" war. Source: AFP; The Guardian; President Zelenskyy’s address Quote from Zelenskyy: "I am convinced now is the time when the Russian destructive war must and can be stopped." Details: In his address, Zelenskyy explained why a Minsk-3 agreement was impossible. "We will not allow Russia to wait it out, build up its forces, and then start a new series of terror and global destabilization," he said. [The Minsk-1 and Minsk-2 agreements attempted to secure a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russian forces in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts in the east of Ukraine - ed.] Referring to Russia’s ongoing hostilities at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine, Zelenskyy said that no one has a right to blackmail the world with a nuclear disaster and that Russia has turned the ZNPP into a "radioactive bomb that can explode at any moment." Zelenskyy additionally said that Ukraine and Russia ought to hold an "all for all" prisoner exchange. Previously: The G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia started in the early hours of 15 November. Russian President Vladimir Putin will not address the summit participants, even via video address. The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine [the Ukrainian Parliament – ed.] registered a draft resolution asking the G20 countries to exclude the Russian Federation from this influential group. US President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China reiterated their agreement that a nuclear war should never be fought and can never be won and underscored their opposition to the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine during their meeting in Bali on 14 November.

Zelenskyy to GXX participants: Time to end Russia’s destructive war

In his video address to the GXX summit in Bali, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that it was time to stop Russia’s "destructive" war. Source: AFP; The Guardian; President Zelenskyy’s address Quote from Zelenskyy: "I am convinced now is the time when the Russian destructive war must and can be stopped." Details: In his address, Zelenskyy explained why a Minsk-X agreement was impossible. "We will not allow Russia to wait it out, build up its forces, and then start a new series of terror and global destabilization," he said. [The Minsk-X and Minsk-X agreements attempted to secure a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russian forces in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts in the east of Ukraine - ed.] Referring to Russia’s ongoing hostilities at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine, Zelenskyy said that no one has a right to blackmail the world with a nuclear disaster and that Russia has turned the ZNPP into a "radioactive bomb that can explode at any moment." Zelenskyy additionally said that Ukraine and Russia ought to hold an "all for all" prisoner exchange. Previously: The GXX summit in Bali, Indonesia started in the early hours of XX November. Russian President Vladimir Putin will not address the summit participants, even via video address. The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine [the Ukrainian Parliament – ed.] registered a draft resolution asking the GXX countries to exclude the Russian Federation from this influential group. US President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China reiterated their agreement that a nuclear war should never be fought and can never be won and underscored their opposition to the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine during their meeting in Bali on XX November.

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Zelenskyy honours hundreds of volunteers with awards and receives Ukrainian Hero's chevron from the man's fiancée

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honoured 363 volunteers with state awards and also received the chevron of a Hero of Ukraine, Dmytro Kotsiubailo, from the man’s fiancée. Source: Zelenskyy during a video address; press office of the Office of the President of Ukraine Quote: "I had the honour to present state awards to our soldiers and their relatives in honour of the Day of the Ukrainian Volunteer: the mother of Ukrainian Hero Oleksandr Matsiievskyi, the father and wife of Ukrainian Hero Taras Bobanych, men and women who defend our country. I would like to thank separately for this [holds in his hands – ed.] chevron of Da Vinci, Hero of Ukraine Dmytro Kotsiubailo, which was handed to me today by Ms Alina Mykhailova, and another chevron that the boys handed over at the ceremony. It is an honour for me. Thank you." Details: Zelenskyy announced that he had decorated 363 volunteers with Orders, 47 of them posthumously.

Zelenskyy honours hundreds of volunteers with awards and receives Ukrainian Hero's chevron from the man's fiancée

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honoured XXX volunteers with state awards and also received the chevron of a Hero of Ukraine, Dmytro Kotsiubailo, from the man’s fiancée. Source: Zelenskyy during a video address; press office of the Office of the President of Ukraine Quote: "I had the honour to present state awards to our soldiers and their relatives in honour of the Day of the Ukrainian Volunteer: the mother of Ukrainian Hero Oleksandr Matsiievskyi, the father and wife of Ukrainian Hero Taras Bobanych, men and women who defend our country. I would like to thank separately for this [holds in his hands – ed.] chevron of Da Vinci, Hero of Ukraine Dmytro Kotsiubailo, which was handed to me today by Ms Alina Mykhailova, and another chevron that the boys handed over at the ceremony. It is an honour for me. Thank you." Details: Zelenskyy announced that he had decorated XXX volunteers with Orders, XX of them posthumously.

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Russians attack Kherson Oblast 77 times in one day wounding 10 people

Ten people have been injured in Kherson Oblast over the past day as a result of Russian aggression. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of the Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Details: The Russians carried out 77 attacks, firing 371 projectiles from mortars, artillery, tanks, Grad multiple-launch rocket systems, aircraft and UAVs. Russian forces fired 37 projectiles at the city of Kherson. The Russian military hit residential areas of the region's settlements; a community arts centre in the village of Tavriiske and a commercial establishment in Kherson.

Russians attack Kherson Oblast XX times in one day wounding XX people

Ten people have been injured in Kherson Oblast over the past day as a result of Russian aggression. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of the Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Details: The Russians carried out XX attacks, firing XXX projectiles from mortars, artillery, tanks, Grad multiple-launch rocket systems, aircraft and UAVs. Russian forces fired XX projectiles at the city of Kherson. The Russian military hit residential areas of the region's settlements; a community arts centre in the village of Tavriiske and a commercial establishment in Kherson.

vagner,rosija,prigozhyn,warcrimes

Former soldier of Wagner PMC beaten up and detained by Prigozhin's mercenaries after confessing to killing children in Ukraine

Azmat Uldarov, former mercenary of the Wagner Private Military Group [PMC], who confessed to killing Ukrainian children, was detained by Russian security services and beaten up by Wagner mercenaries. Source: Gulagu.net, an initiative founded and managed by Russian human rights activists Details: According to Gulagu.net, Uldarov was detained by officers of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs and taken to the investigative department of Saratov Oblast for interrogation. Four mercenaries of the Wagner Group were waiting for him at the entry to the investigative department and repeatedly punched him in the face in the presence of the officers, ripping off his medal and promising to kill Uldarov for his testimony against Evgeny Prigozhin and Vladimir "Iceman" Kitaev. Gulagu.net reports that the officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Investigative Committee of Russia have pushed Uldarov into the department and took him to a room to "interrogate him on the crimes he witnessed." The investigators told Uldarov to turn off his mobile phone. Quote: "The mercenaries of the Wagner terrorist group have attacked and threatened [a person – ed.] with murder near the department of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation; they plan to kill Uldarov on orders of Evgeny Prigozhin. We call on the Russian government and the officials of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation to take comprehensive measures to organise criminal prosecution against Evgeny Prigozhin and his accomplices in regards to threats of murder directed at Azmat Uldarov, as well as take actions in order to guarantee security for Azmat Uldarov." Background: On 17 April, Russian Azamat Uldarov, who until recently led one of the mercenary units, in a conversation with founder of the Russian human rights project Gulagu.net, told the journalists about the terrible crimes he and other mercenaries had committed in Ukraine on the orders of the PMC leader Evgeny Prigozhin. In particular, he confessed to killing up to 400 Ukrainians in the basement of a nine-storey building in Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast. The day after that, Uldarov retracted his words, accusing journalist Vladimir Osyechkin of blackmail.

Former soldier of Wagner PMC beaten up and detained by Prigozhin's mercenaries after confessing to killing children in Ukraine

Azmat Uldarov, former mercenary of the Wagner Private Military Group [PMC], who confessed to killing Ukrainian children, was detained by Russian security services and beaten up by Wagner mercenaries. Source: Gulagu.net, an initiative founded and managed by Russian human rights activists Details: According to Gulagu.net, Uldarov was detained by officers of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs and taken to the investigative department of Saratov Oblast for interrogation. Four mercenaries of the Wagner Group were waiting for him at the entry to the investigative department and repeatedly punched him in the face in the presence of the officers, ripping off his medal and promising to kill Uldarov for his testimony against Evgeny Prigozhin and Vladimir "Iceman" Kitaev. Gulagu.net reports that the officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Investigative Committee of Russia have pushed Uldarov into the department and took him to a room to "interrogate him on the crimes he witnessed." The investigators told Uldarov to turn off his mobile phone. Quote: "The mercenaries of the Wagner terrorist group have attacked and threatened [a person – ed.] with murder near the department of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation; they plan to kill Uldarov on orders of Evgeny Prigozhin. We call on the Russian government and the officials of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation to take comprehensive measures to organise criminal prosecution against Evgeny Prigozhin and his accomplices in regards to threats of murder directed at Azmat Uldarov, as well as take actions in order to guarantee security for Azmat Uldarov." Background: On XX April, Russian Azamat Uldarov, who until recently led one of the mercenary units, in a conversation with founder of the Russian human rights project Gulagu.net, told the journalists about the terrible crimes he and other mercenaries had committed in Ukraine on the orders of the PMC leader Evgeny Prigozhin. In particular, he confessed to killing up to XXX Ukrainians in the basement of a nine-storey building in Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast. The day after that, Uldarov retracted his words, accusing journalist Vladimir Osyechkin of blackmail.

sumska-oblast,obstril

Russians attack 5 locations in Sumy Oblast

Russian forces attacked five border-adjacent hromadas in Sumy Oblast during 10 April, with 188 strikes recorded. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.] Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration on Facebook Details: The Russians attacked the Khotin hromada using mortars deployed from the territory of the Russian Federation, delivering six strikes and damaging a power line. Russian forces deployed automatic grenade launchers to attack the Velyka Pysarivka hromada, with 10 strikes recorded. Russian attackers dropped 34 mines and carried out 58 automatic grenade launcher attacks on the Bilopillia hromada. The Russians deployed mortars to attack Shalyhyne hromada, with nine strikes recorded. Russian attackers also dropped a mine on the Myropillia hromada.

Russians attack X locations in Sumy Oblast

Russian forces attacked five border-adjacent hromadas in Sumy Oblast during XX April, with XXX strikes recorded. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.] Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration on Facebook Details: The Russians attacked the Khotin hromada using mortars deployed from the territory of the Russian Federation, delivering six strikes and damaging a power line. Russian forces deployed automatic grenade launchers to attack the Velyka Pysarivka hromada, with XX strikes recorded. Russian attackers dropped XX mines and carried out XX automatic grenade launcher attacks on the Bilopillia hromada. The Russians deployed mortars to attack Shalyhyne hromada, with nine strikes recorded. Russian attackers also dropped a mine on the Myropillia hromada.

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Lavrov to come to UN Security Council meeting that might be attended by Zelenskyy

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will take part in a meeting of the UN Security Council on Ukraine, on which, presumably, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also be present. Source: Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN Vasily Nebenzya in a commentary to the Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti Details: Nebenzya said that Lavrov will participate in the meeting. At the same time, the permanent representative assessed the potential results from this meeting as "null". "This will be another ‘show,’ the main role in which is given to the Ukrainian president, Nebenzya said," the propagandists wrote. Earlier: Bloomberg reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may visit New York in September to attend the UN General Assembly High-Level Week. His participation in the UN Security Council meeting is also under consideration. Later it was revealed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with US President Joe Biden at the White House next Thursday, 21 September. Reportedly, Ukraine’s president will also visit the US Congress. As reported by Ukrinform, according to the previous schedule of speeches of the heads of delegations, Zelenskyy's speech at the UN General Assembly is expected in the morning of 19 September. On 20 September Zelenskyy will take part in an open debate of the UN Security Council on Ukraine.

Lavrov to come to UN Security Council meeting that might be attended by Zelenskyy

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will take part in a meeting of the UN Security Council on Ukraine, on which, presumably, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also be present. Source: Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN Vasily Nebenzya in a commentary to the Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti Details: Nebenzya said that Lavrov will participate in the meeting. At the same time, the permanent representative assessed the potential results from this meeting as "null". "This will be another ‘show,’ the main role in which is given to the Ukrainian president, Nebenzya said," the propagandists wrote. Earlier: Bloomberg reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may visit New York in September to attend the UN General Assembly High-Level Week. His participation in the UN Security Council meeting is also under consideration. Later it was revealed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with US President Joe Biden at the White House next Thursday, XX September. Reportedly, Ukraine’s president will also visit the US Congress. As reported by Ukrinform, according to the previous schedule of speeches of the heads of delegations, Zelenskyy's speech at the UN General Assembly is expected in the morning of XX September. On XX September Zelenskyy will take part in an open debate of the UN Security Council on Ukraine.

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Ukraine asks EU and NATO to help with energy equipment after Russian attacks

EUROPEAN PRAVDA – THURSDAY, 20 OCTOBER 2022, 14:38 The Ukrainian Ministry for Foreign Affairs is actively cooperating with international partners to facilitate the supply of energy equipment to Ukraine, under instructions from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to help eliminate the consequences of the Russian terrorist attacks on critically important systems. Source: European Pravda, citing the Ukrainian Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ press office. Dmytro Kuleba, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, has reported that Ukraine has sent out requests for the aid needed using NATO’s Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC) and the EU’s civil protection mechanism (ERCC - Emergency Response Coordination Centre). Ukrainian diplomats have also approached dozens of international and non-governmental organisations and private companies with a request for the supply of generators, their components and spare parts, as well as equipment for Ukraine’s gas transmission system. "President Zelenskyy has instructed the diplomats to get international partners involved to deal with the consequences of Russian missile terrorism against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received a list of equipment needed from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Energy Ministry and other governmental bodies and has turned to our partners. We have received the first positive responses about the readiness to supply the equipment as soon as possible", Kuleba stated. Thanks to the diplomats’ prompt work, agreements regarding supplies from Italy, France, Lithuania, Finland, Germany and Poland have already been reached. The first of about 600 pieces of equipment will arrive in Ukraine as early as next week. The ministry added that stable supplies will help ensure that Ukrainian households, hospitals and schools can operate without interruption if critical energy infrastructure is damaged or power outages occur. "Russia’s targeted attacks on critical energy infrastructure constitute war crimes, and Russia will undoubtedly be held accountable for them. Russian missile terrorism will not break Ukraine or its partners. Our solidarity is only getting stronger. We have already received confirmation concerning the supply of the equipment from our partners in just the first few days of work," Kuleba concluded. Earlier, it was reported that Spain will supply Ukraine with generators to help it deal with the consequences of the attacks on the energy infrastructure. Latvia will also donate 200,000 euros for the purchase of diesel generators for Kyiv.

Ukraine asks EU and NATO to help with energy equipment after Russian attacks

EUROPEAN PRAVDA – THURSDAY, XX OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX The Ukrainian Ministry for Foreign Affairs is actively cooperating with international partners to facilitate the supply of energy equipment to Ukraine, under instructions from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to help eliminate the consequences of the Russian terrorist attacks on critically important systems. Source: European Pravda, citing the Ukrainian Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ press office. Dmytro Kuleba, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, has reported that Ukraine has sent out requests for the aid needed using NATO’s Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC) and the EU’s civil protection mechanism (ERCC - Emergency Response Coordination Centre). Ukrainian diplomats have also approached dozens of international and non-governmental organisations and private companies with a request for the supply of generators, their components and spare parts, as well as equipment for Ukraine’s gas transmission system. "President Zelenskyy has instructed the diplomats to get international partners involved to deal with the consequences of Russian missile terrorism against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received a list of equipment needed from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Energy Ministry and other governmental bodies and has turned to our partners. We have received the first positive responses about the readiness to supply the equipment as soon as possible", Kuleba stated. Thanks to the diplomats’ prompt work, agreements regarding supplies from Italy, France, Lithuania, Finland, Germany and Poland have already been reached. The first of about XXX pieces of equipment will arrive in Ukraine as early as next week. The ministry added that stable supplies will help ensure that Ukrainian households, hospitals and schools can operate without interruption if critical energy infrastructure is damaged or power outages occur. "Russia’s targeted attacks on critical energy infrastructure constitute war crimes, and Russia will undoubtedly be held accountable for them. Russian missile terrorism will not break Ukraine or its partners. Our solidarity is only getting stronger. We have already received confirmation concerning the supply of the equipment from our partners in just the first few days of work," Kuleba concluded. Earlier, it was reported that Spain will supply Ukraine with generators to help it deal with the consequences of the attacks on the energy infrastructure. Latvia will also donate XXX,XXX euros for the purchase of diesel generators for Kyiv.

okupacia,propaganda,rosija,vijna

Dozens of fresh graves of invaders spotted in Krasnodar

ROMAN PETRENKO — MONDAY, 2 MAY, 2022, 04:06 PM Local journalists in Krasnodar recently saw 26 graves of Russian soldiers who died after February 24, that is, since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. Source: 93.ru Details: Judging by the photos from the new city cemetery posted on social media, the Airborne Forces and the Navy flags are flying over some of the graves. The journalists counted 26 graves of the occupiers, deceased after February 24. The graves are strewn with fresh flowers, as well as wreaths from the Russian Ministry of Defence. Flags of the Airborne Forces and the Navy are flying over some graves. An employee of the cemetery said that a square plot had been allocated especially for military personnel.

Dozens of fresh graves of invaders spotted in Krasnodar

ROMAN PETRENKO — MONDAY, X MAY, XXXX, XX:XX PM Local journalists in Krasnodar recently saw XX graves of Russian soldiers who died after February XX, that is, since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. Source: XX.ru Details: Judging by the photos from the new city cemetery posted on social media, the Airborne Forces and the Navy flags are flying over some of the graves. The journalists counted XX graves of the occupiers, deceased after February XX. The graves are strewn with fresh flowers, as well as wreaths from the Russian Ministry of Defence. Flags of the Airborne Forces and the Navy are flying over some graves. An employee of the cemetery said that a square plot had been allocated especially for military personnel.

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Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief on mobilisation: We have enough people, we need weapons

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, says that the Ukrainian army is sufficiently manned, but needs more weapons.Source: Zaluzhnyi in an interview to the EconomistDetails: On journalists’ question on whether Ukraine needs a new wave of mobilisation, the Commander-in-Chief answered as follows:Quote from Zaluzhnyi: "We are already conducting it as it is. We have enough people, and I can clearly see what I have. I have enough. I don’t need hundreds of thousands more. We need tanks, we need armoured vehicles, infantry fighting vehicles. And we need ammunition..." Background: In August 2022, Oleksii Reznikov, the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine do not need to increase their total number of personnel yet, but specific specialists are to be mobilised. Why it is important: The military and political leadership of Ukraine have reiterated that the greatest value is the life of Ukrainian citizens in general and the servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in particular.

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief on mobilisation: We have enough people, we need weapons

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, says that the Ukrainian army is sufficiently manned, but needs more weapons.Source: Zaluzhnyi in an interview to the EconomistDetails: On journalists’ question on whether Ukraine needs a new wave of mobilisation, the Commander-in-Chief answered as follows:Quote from Zaluzhnyi: "We are already conducting it as it is. We have enough people, and I can clearly see what I have. I have enough. I don’t need hundreds of thousands more. We need tanks, we need armoured vehicles, infantry fighting vehicles. And we need ammunition..." Background: In August XXXX, Oleksii Reznikov, the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine do not need to increase their total number of personnel yet, but specific specialists are to be mobilised. Why it is important: The military and political leadership of Ukraine have reiterated that the greatest value is the life of Ukrainian citizens in general and the servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in particular.

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Kremlin comments on Ukraine’s security guarantees proposal: Ukraine’s desire to join NATO threatens Russia

EUROPEAN PRAVDA — WEDNESDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER 2022, 13:52 On Wednesday, Dmitry Peskov, press secretary of the President of Russia, said that Ukraine's ambitions to join NATO posed a threat to Russia's security. European Pravda reported that this is how he commented on the published Ukrainian draft documents on security guarantees. Peskov was quoted by Russian Kremlin-aligned information agency RIA Novosti as saying: "No one is hiding that they mean this document in order for Ukraine to join NATO, that is, the goal of NATO membership remains. Therefore, the main threat to our country remains, and one of the reasons that made it necessary to carry out the special military operation remains, and becomes even more relevant." The Office of the President of Ukraine presented recommendations on security guarantees for Ukraine within the framework of the Kyiv Security Compact on 13 September. The recommendations envisage that Ukraine will continue to aim for NATO membership. Recommendations on security guarantees for Ukraine do not include China's participation. Read more: analysis of the Kyiv Security Compact in the article by Serhii Sydorenko, editor of European Pravda, Ukraine Wants Security Guarantees from the West Paving Its Way to NATO – Proposal Details

Kremlin comments on Ukraine’s security guarantees proposal: Ukraine’s desire to join NATO threatens Russia

EUROPEAN PRAVDA — WEDNESDAY, XX SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX On Wednesday, Dmitry Peskov, press secretary of the President of Russia, said that Ukraine's ambitions to join NATO posed a threat to Russia's security. European Pravda reported that this is how he commented on the published Ukrainian draft documents on security guarantees. Peskov was quoted by Russian Kremlin-aligned information agency RIA Novosti as saying: "No one is hiding that they mean this document in order for Ukraine to join NATO, that is, the goal of NATO membership remains. Therefore, the main threat to our country remains, and one of the reasons that made it necessary to carry out the special military operation remains, and becomes even more relevant." The Office of the President of Ukraine presented recommendations on security guarantees for Ukraine within the framework of the Kyiv Security Compact on XX September. The recommendations envisage that Ukraine will continue to aim for NATO membership. Recommendations on security guarantees for Ukraine do not include China's participation. Read more: analysis of the Kyiv Security Compact in the article by Serhii Sydorenko, editor of European Pravda, Ukraine Wants Security Guarantees from the West Paving Its Way to NATO – Proposal Details

vijna,mikolajiv

In Mykolaiv, Russian forces are resorting to forced mobilisation from Donetsk and Luhansk

The Russian forces are sending forced conscripts from the temporarily occupied territories in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions to Mykolaiv to divert attention. Source: Head of Mykolaiv Regional State Administration, Vitaliy Kim, via Telegram According to Kim: "Just to be clear, they’re no longer sending military transports, but van loads of people. Ordinary people from the Luhansk and Donetsk People’s Republics have been taken, locked up and forced to come here. It isn’t just that they aren't soldiers. They say, ‘We want to go home, we would walk back if we could, but there are anti-retreat units stopping us. It looks like they are doing this to divert our attention, but there’s also shelling." Details: According to Kim, the situation in Mykolaiv is stable. The Russian forces are continuing their established practice of deploying in a field, conducting several rounds of bombardment and then retreating to an inhabited area, using the civilian population as cover. This means the Ukrainian forces can't fire back, as that risks civilian casualties, and therefore they are currently seeking alternative approaches. The Russian forces are also actively using bot farms and robocalls to spread misinformation, using Ukrainian phone numbers. Kim has asked the population to be careful not to believe potential misinformation.

In Mykolaiv, Russian forces are resorting to forced mobilisation from Donetsk and Luhansk

The Russian forces are sending forced conscripts from the temporarily occupied territories in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions to Mykolaiv to divert attention. Source: Head of Mykolaiv Regional State Administration, Vitaliy Kim, via Telegram According to Kim: "Just to be clear, they’re no longer sending military transports, but van loads of people. Ordinary people from the Luhansk and Donetsk People’s Republics have been taken, locked up and forced to come here. It isn’t just that they aren't soldiers. They say, ‘We want to go home, we would walk back if we could, but there are anti-retreat units stopping us. It looks like they are doing this to divert our attention, but there’s also shelling." Details: According to Kim, the situation in Mykolaiv is stable. The Russian forces are continuing their established practice of deploying in a field, conducting several rounds of bombardment and then retreating to an inhabited area, using the civilian population as cover. This means the Ukrainian forces can't fire back, as that risks civilian casualties, and therefore they are currently seeking alternative approaches. The Russian forces are also actively using bot farms and robocalls to spread misinformation, using Ukrainian phone numbers. Kim has asked the population to be careful not to believe potential misinformation.

okupacia,rosija,putin

Russia may annex occupied territories on 30 September 

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — SATURDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2022, 20:38 Russia may announce the "accession" of the occupied areas of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts on 30 September. Source: Russian propaganda agencies TASS and RIA Novosti, with reference to sources Details: A source in the State Duma told TASS that the so-called procedure for the accession of the occupied territories to Russia may take place on 30 September. Draft laws on the accession of the occupied territories to the Russian Federation may be submitted to the State Duma on the evening of 28 September, the source said. According to the source, the draft laws may be considered at an extraordinary meeting on 29 September. RIA Novosti reports, citing a source in the Russian parliament, that Russian President Vladimir Putin may deliver an address to the Federal Assembly on 30 September. "There will be a ceremonial event on 30 September," the source said, noting that it can be assumed from the level of the event’s organisation that the leader will be present at it. The source did not rule out that the president would deliver an address to the Federal Assembly on this day. In addition, the source told RIA Novosti that the Federation Council [or Senate, the upper house of Russia’s parliament] may consider the agreement and the law on the so-called "accession of new [federal] subjects to Russia" on 29 September. Background: Earlier, the Russian media outlet Verstka reported that Putin will address the Federal Assembly on 30 September by analogy with 2014, when Russia illegally annexed Crimea. This means that members of parliament and senators are likely to assemble in the Kremlin’s St George Hall, where Putin will inform them of the results of the sham referendums held in the occupied territories. This will be followed by the signing of an "agreement" on the "accession" of those territories. Alternatively, Putin may go to the State Duma.

Russia may annex occupied territories on XX September 

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — SATURDAY, XX SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX Russia may announce the "accession" of the occupied areas of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts on XX September. Source: Russian propaganda agencies TASS and RIA Novosti, with reference to sources Details: A source in the State Duma told TASS that the so-called procedure for the accession of the occupied territories to Russia may take place on XX September. Draft laws on the accession of the occupied territories to the Russian Federation may be submitted to the State Duma on the evening of XX September, the source said. According to the source, the draft laws may be considered at an extraordinary meeting on XX September. RIA Novosti reports, citing a source in the Russian parliament, that Russian President Vladimir Putin may deliver an address to the Federal Assembly on XX September. "There will be a ceremonial event on XX September," the source said, noting that it can be assumed from the level of the event’s organisation that the leader will be present at it. The source did not rule out that the president would deliver an address to the Federal Assembly on this day. In addition, the source told RIA Novosti that the Federation Council [or Senate, the upper house of Russia’s parliament] may consider the agreement and the law on the so-called "accession of new [federal] subjects to Russia" on XX September. Background: Earlier, the Russian media outlet Verstka reported that Putin will address the Federal Assembly on XX September by analogy with XXXX, when Russia illegally annexed Crimea. This means that members of parliament and senators are likely to assemble in the Kremlin’s St George Hall, where Putin will inform them of the results of the sham referendums held in the occupied territories. This will be followed by the signing of an "agreement" on the "accession" of those territories. Alternatively, Putin may go to the State Duma.

mzs,poloneni,ugorschyna

Ukraine brings back two more prisoners of war from Hungary

Ukrainian diplomats have taken out two more Ukrainian prisoners of war from Hungary who had been handed over to Budapest by Moscow. Source: Oleh Nikolenko, the spokesperson for the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, reported by European Pravda Quote: "We are working to ensure that the other six soldiers return home to their families as soon as possible." Update: According to European Pravda, one of the prisoners was taken to the Ukrainian embassy on Thursday evening and returned to Ukraine at night, while the other was given the opportunity to return home on Friday evening. In early June, the Hungarian side said that 11 Ukrainian prisoners of war had been taken from Russia under agreements between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Maltese Aid Service. At the same time, the Hungarian side did not allow Ukrainian diplomats access to the Ukrainian citizens, instead claiming that they had a free status, and denied the government's involvement in the transfer of prisoners of war. The European Union is awaiting a response from the Hungarian authorities regarding the country's role in the release of 11 Ukrainian prisoners of war from Russia, who later ended up on Hungarian territory.

Ukraine brings back two more prisoners of war from Hungary

Ukrainian diplomats have taken out two more Ukrainian prisoners of war from Hungary who had been handed over to Budapest by Moscow. Source: Oleh Nikolenko, the spokesperson for the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, reported by European Pravda Quote: "We are working to ensure that the other six soldiers return home to their families as soon as possible." Update: According to European Pravda, one of the prisoners was taken to the Ukrainian embassy on Thursday evening and returned to Ukraine at night, while the other was given the opportunity to return home on Friday evening. In early June, the Hungarian side said that XX Ukrainian prisoners of war had been taken from Russia under agreements between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Maltese Aid Service. At the same time, the Hungarian side did not allow Ukrainian diplomats access to the Ukrainian citizens, instead claiming that they had a free status, and denied the government's involvement in the transfer of prisoners of war. The European Union is awaiting a response from the Hungarian authorities regarding the country's role in the release of XX Ukrainian prisoners of war from Russia, who later ended up on Hungarian territory.

genshtab,rosija,vijna,ukrajina

Ukrainian defenders kill about 740 occupiers and destroy one aircraft in past 24 hours

Russia has lost 114,130 soldiers, 3,098 tanks, 286 fixed-wing aircraft and 2,086 artillery systems in its full-scale war against Ukraine. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 13 January 2023 are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]: approximately 114,130 (+740) military personnel 3,098 (+4) tanks 6,167 (+8) armoured combat vehicles 2,086 (+4) artillery systems 437 (+0) multiple-launch rocket systems 218 (+0) air defence systems 286 (+1) fixed-wing aircraft 276 (+0) helicopters 1,865 (+0) operational-tactical UAVs 723 (+0) cruise missiles 17 (+0) ships/boats 4,833 (+7) vehicles and tankers 184 (+0) special vehicles and other equipment The data is being confirmed.

Ukrainian defenders kill about XXX occupiers and destroy one aircraft in past XX hours

Russia has lost XXX,XXX soldiers, X,XXX tanks, XXX fixed-wing aircraft and X,XXX artillery systems in its full-scale war against Ukraine. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between XX February XXXX and XX January 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 (+X) artillery systems XXX (+X) multiple-launch rocket systems XXX (+X) air defence systems XXX (+X) fixed-wing aircraft XXX (+X) helicopters X,XXX (+X) operational-tactical UAVs XXX (+X) cruise missiles XX (+X) ships/boats X,XXX (+X) vehicles and tankers XXX (+X) special vehicles and other equipment The data is being confirmed.

prikordonna-sluzhba,natsgvardija,mvs,offensive-guard

Ukraine's Interior Ministry's 8 brigades invite fighters to 'assault all the way to Crimea'

Ukraine is preparing for the liberation of Luhansk, Donetsk and Crimea from the Russian occupiers, so the Ministry of Internal Affairs is forming eight assault brigades of the Offensive Guard and inviting volunteers. Source: National Police of Ukraine; Ministry of Internal Affairs Quote from the National Police: "Ukraine is preparing for an assault all the way to the Crimea and the Black Sea in order to drive the occupiers out of our territory. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is starting to form assault brigades of the National Guard, the National Police and the State Border Guard Service, called the Offensive Guard. These are brigades of volunteers, motivated people who will take part in the liberation of Luhansk, Donetsk and Crimea... Eight brigades versus one enemy. It's time to take back what's ours." Details: Ihor Klymenko, Acting Minister of Internal Affairs, stressed that the Offensive Guard are professional assault brigades of the Ministry of Internal Affairs made up of patriotic fighters who "seek to exterminate the enemy and liberate the occupied lands of Ukraine." The National Guard of Ukraine invites volunteers to Burevii (Hurricane), Chervona Kalyna, Kara Dag, Rubizh (Frontier), Spartan and the legendary Azov. The State Border Service of Ukraine is waiting for volunteers in the Stalevyi kordon (Steel Border) brigade. The National Police of Ukraine awaits volunteers in the Liut (Rage) assault brigade. Quote from Klymenko: "No rear-guard tasks. Only high-quality training, constant drills and participation in contact-line operations. The formation of units is already underway. The new brigades are made up of military and police personnel who have significant combat experience and have performed heroically on the contact lines. These are our real heroes. We are manning the brigades exclusively with volunteers and highly motivated patriots of Ukraine." Details: You can join online at storm.mvs.gov.ua or at designated administrative service centres. The list of addresses is on the website. There is also a consultation hotline 0800100020. Background: On 2 February, Ihor Klymenko, Acting Minister of Internal Affairs, said that the Interior Ministry had begun forming assault brigades known as the Offensive Guard to strengthen the Armed Forces and liberate the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

Ukraine's Interior Ministry's X brigades invite fighters to 'assault all the way to Crimea'

Ukraine is preparing for the liberation of Luhansk, Donetsk and Crimea from the Russian occupiers, so the Ministry of Internal Affairs is forming eight assault brigades of the Offensive Guard and inviting volunteers. Source: National Police of Ukraine; Ministry of Internal Affairs Quote from the National Police: "Ukraine is preparing for an assault all the way to the Crimea and the Black Sea in order to drive the occupiers out of our territory. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is starting to form assault brigades of the National Guard, the National Police and the State Border Guard Service, called the Offensive Guard. These are brigades of volunteers, motivated people who will take part in the liberation of Luhansk, Donetsk and Crimea... Eight brigades versus one enemy. It's time to take back what's ours." Details: Ihor Klymenko, Acting Minister of Internal Affairs, stressed that the Offensive Guard are professional assault brigades of the Ministry of Internal Affairs made up of patriotic fighters who "seek to exterminate the enemy and liberate the occupied lands of Ukraine." The National Guard of Ukraine invites volunteers to Burevii (Hurricane), Chervona Kalyna, Kara Dag, Rubizh (Frontier), Spartan and the legendary Azov. The State Border Service of Ukraine is waiting for volunteers in the Stalevyi kordon (Steel Border) brigade. The National Police of Ukraine awaits volunteers in the Liut (Rage) assault brigade. Quote from Klymenko: "No rear-guard tasks. Only high-quality training, constant drills and participation in contact-line operations. The formation of units is already underway. The new brigades are made up of military and police personnel who have significant combat experience and have performed heroically on the contact lines. These are our real heroes. We are manning the brigades exclusively with volunteers and highly motivated patriots of Ukraine." Details: You can join online at storm.mvs.gov.ua or at designated administrative service centres. The list of addresses is on the website. There is also a consultation hotline XXXXXXXXXX. Background: On X February, Ihor Klymenko, Acting Minister of Internal Affairs, said that the Interior Ministry had begun forming assault brigades known as the Offensive Guard to strengthen the Armed Forces and liberate the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

vijna,mikolajiv

Two bodies retrieved from rubble in Mykolaiv, city mayor shows destroyed house

OLENA ROSHCHINA – THURSDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2022, 13:16As of 12:29, rescue workers have retrieved the bodies of a man and a woman from the rubble of a five-storey residential building in Mykolaiv; the building was destroyed by a Russian missile on the night of 12–13 October. Source: Oleksandr Sienkevych, Mayor of Mykolaiv, on Telegram Quote: "The consequences of a Russian missile hitting a residential building. As of now, rescue workers have recovered the bodies of two residents killed [in the attack]: a man (31 years old) and a woman (80 years old). A search and rescue operation is underway."Details: The mayor of Mykolaiv also shared a video of the rescue operation taking place at the destroyed building. Background: Russian forces deployed S-300 missiles to attack the city of Mykolaiv around 01:00 on 13 October, destroying two top storeys of a five-storey building. On the morning of 13 October, it was reported that two people sustained injuries as a result of the Russian missile strike, including an 11-year-old boy who was rescued from under the rubble. Rescue workers were still searching for another seven people at the time. The body of a civilian killed in the attack was pulled out from the rubble of the destroyed boat station.

Two bodies retrieved from rubble in Mykolaiv, city mayor shows destroyed house

OLENA ROSHCHINA – THURSDAY, XX OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XXAs of XX:XX, rescue workers have retrieved the bodies of a man and a woman from the rubble of a five-storey residential building in Mykolaiv; the building was destroyed by a Russian missile on the night of XX–XX October. Source: Oleksandr Sienkevych, Mayor of Mykolaiv, on Telegram Quote: "The consequences of a Russian missile hitting a residential building. As of now, rescue workers have recovered the bodies of two residents killed [in the attack]: a man (XX years old) and a woman (XX years old). A search and rescue operation is underway."Details: The mayor of Mykolaiv also shared a video of the rescue operation taking place at the destroyed building. Background: Russian forces deployed S-XXX missiles to attack the city of Mykolaiv around XX:XX on XX October, destroying two top storeys of a five-storey building. On the morning of XX October, it was reported that two people sustained injuries as a result of the Russian missile strike, including an XX-year-old boy who was rescued from under the rubble. Rescue workers were still searching for another seven people at the time. The body of a civilian killed in the attack was pulled out from the rubble of the destroyed boat station.

ubivstvo,rozvidka,propaganda,rosija

Tatarsky was killed by Putin when he invaded Ukraine – Intelligence

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine believes that Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, himself is guilty of murdering propagandist Vladlen Tatarsky. Source: Andrii Yusov, official representative of the Defence Intelligence, in the national newscast Quote: "Putin killed Vladlen Tatarsky when he invaded Ukraine and began the full-scale invasion on 24 February. Putin and the whole Ruscist regime bear personal responsibility for over 175,000 killed Ruscists, and for other murdered traitors, no matter if they died due to an ‘unfortunate accident’ or received a fair sentence from the internal defence forces or the Ukrainian state." Details: Predicting the future for "other potential Tatarskys", Yusov remarked that the Russian propagandists will be far safer in Ukrainian prisons than in Russia. Background: On 2 April, an explosion occurred in a cafe in the centre of St Petersburg that had previously belonged to Yevgeny Prigozhin, owner of the Wagner Group Private Military Company, killing "war correspondent" (military blogger) Vladlen Tatarsky and injuring 30 other people. Russian security forces have detained Darya Trepova, a resident of St Petersburg, on suspicion of murdering propagandist Vladlen Tatarsky. Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War have assumed that forces inside Russia may have been involved in his murder, and it could have been a "warning" meant for Prigozhin. Russia's National Anti-Terrorist Committee has accused Ukrainian secret services and supporters of Alexei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation of murdering collaborator and propagandist Maxim Fomin, who called himself the war correspondent Vladlen Tatarsky.

Tatarsky was killed by Putin when he invaded Ukraine – Intelligence

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine believes that Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, himself is guilty of murdering propagandist Vladlen Tatarsky. Source: Andrii Yusov, official representative of the Defence Intelligence, in the national newscast Quote: "Putin killed Vladlen Tatarsky when he invaded Ukraine and began the full-scale invasion on XX February. Putin and the whole Ruscist regime bear personal responsibility for over XXX,XXX killed Ruscists, and for other murdered traitors, no matter if they died due to an ‘unfortunate accident’ or received a fair sentence from the internal defence forces or the Ukrainian state." Details: Predicting the future for "other potential Tatarskys", Yusov remarked that the Russian propagandists will be far safer in Ukrainian prisons than in Russia. Background: On X April, an explosion occurred in a cafe in the centre of St Petersburg that had previously belonged to Yevgeny Prigozhin, owner of the Wagner Group Private Military Company, killing "war correspondent" (military blogger) Vladlen Tatarsky and injuring XX other people. Russian security forces have detained Darya Trepova, a resident of St Petersburg, on suspicion of murdering propagandist Vladlen Tatarsky. Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War have assumed that forces inside Russia may have been involved in his murder, and it could have been a "warning" meant for Prigozhin. Russia's National Anti-Terrorist Committee has accused Ukrainian secret services and supporters of Alexei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation of murdering collaborator and propagandist Maxim Fomin, who called himself the war correspondent Vladlen Tatarsky.

obmin,poloneni,vijna

Ukraine frees 50 more servicemen from Russian captivity

Another exchange of prisoners has taken place; 50 more Ukrainian servicemen were freed as a result. Source: Andrii Yermak, the Head of the Presidential Administration Yermak Quote: "Another successful exchange of prisoners. We have brought 50 more of our defenders home. These are men belonging to the Armed Forces, territorial defence, the National Guard of Ukraine, the State Border Guard Service, the Ukrainian Navy,and the Special Operations Forces. 33 officers, 17 privates and sergeants. We are bringing home people that were captured at the Chornobyl NPP, defenders of Mariupol, boys from the Donetsk front and Bakhmut, as well as from Kyiv, Chernihiv and Kherson oblasts, where intense battles took place. This exchange is not the last one. Our ultimate goal is to bring back all our people, and we will make it happen." Later, the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War reported that this time 25 soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 13 National Guard of Ukraine servicemen, four border guards, three servicemen of Ukrainian Naval Forces and five members of territorial defence are returning to their families. Among the freed defenders are 11 captives from the Chornobyl NPP, eight defenders of Mariupol, nine defenders of Kyiv Oblast, as well as captives from Donetsk, Kharkiv, Luhansk, as well as Chernihiv and Kherson Oblasts. The oldest person freed is 54 years old, and the youngest is 19. This is the 36th exchange since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion. In total, 1,646 Ukrainians have been returned home, among them both military personnel and civilians.

Ukraine frees XX more servicemen from Russian captivity

Another exchange of prisoners has taken place; XX more Ukrainian servicemen were freed as a result. Source: Andrii Yermak, the Head of the Presidential Administration Yermak Quote: "Another successful exchange of prisoners. We have brought XX more of our defenders home. These are men belonging to the Armed Forces, territorial defence, the National Guard of Ukraine, the State Border Guard Service, the Ukrainian Navy,and the Special Operations Forces. XX officers, XX privates and sergeants. We are bringing home people that were captured at the Chornobyl NPP, defenders of Mariupol, boys from the Donetsk front and Bakhmut, as well as from Kyiv, Chernihiv and Kherson oblasts, where intense battles took place. This exchange is not the last one. Our ultimate goal is to bring back all our people, and we will make it happen." Later, the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War reported that this time XX soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, XX National Guard of Ukraine servicemen, four border guards, three servicemen of Ukrainian Naval Forces and five members of territorial defence are returning to their families. Among the freed defenders are XX captives from the Chornobyl NPP, eight defenders of Mariupol, nine defenders of Kyiv Oblast, as well as captives from Donetsk, Kharkiv, Luhansk, as well as Chernihiv and Kherson Oblasts. The oldest person freed is XX years old, and the youngest is XX. This is the XXth exchange since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion. In total, X,XXX Ukrainians have been returned home, among them both military personnel and civilians.

6263c53b226b6,frantsija

Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief and French top General hold a telephone conversation

Thierry Burkhard, Chief of the General Staff of France, and Valery Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, discussed the situation at the front and further military support. Source: As European Pravda writes, this became known from Burkhard's post on Twitter. Thierry Burkhard noted that Zaluzhnyi told him about his vision of the situation at the front. "I assured him of the continuation of our support through supplies and training, which the Armed Forces of Ukraine receive from the French military," added the French Chief of General Staff. Background: In late March, the Minister of Defence of France announced that Paris would double the number of 155-mm artillery shells supplied to Ukraine; up to 2,000 per month. The minister also said that France will provide Ukraine with the promised SAMP/T air defence system "very soon". The Ukrainian military has been trained with it.

Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief and French top General hold a telephone conversation

Thierry Burkhard, Chief of the General Staff of France, and Valery Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, discussed the situation at the front and further military support. Source: As European Pravda writes, this became known from Burkhard's post on Twitter. Thierry Burkhard noted that Zaluzhnyi told him about his vision of the situation at the front. "I assured him of the continuation of our support through supplies and training, which the Armed Forces of Ukraine receive from the French military," added the French Chief of General Staff. Background: In late March, the Minister of Defence of France announced that Paris would double the number of XXX-mm artillery shells supplied to Ukraine; up to X,XXX per month. The minister also said that France will provide Ukraine with the promised SAMP/T air defence system "very soon". The Ukrainian military has been trained with it.

rosija,vijna,khersonska-oblast

Armed Forces of Ukraine destroy two ammunition depots and two command posts of Russian occupying forces in the Kherson region – Operational Command Pivden (South)

IRYNA BALACHUK – TUESDAY, 23 AUGUST 2022, 14:55 PHOTO FROM OC PIVDEN (SOUTH) The Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed two ammunition depots and two command posts in Kherson Oblast – in Chornobaivka, Blahodatne and Novovoskresenske. Source: Operational Command Pivden (South) on Facebook Quote from OC Pivden (South): "Our missile and artillery units have destroyed an ammunition depot and the command post of the 247th Airborne Assault Regiment in Chornobaivka, as well as the command post of the 331st Parachute Airborne Regiment in Novovoskresenske and another ammunition depot in Blahodatne as part of the fire missions." Details: It is also reported that enemy losses of 23 Russians, one T-72 tank and an armoured fighting vehicle have been confirmed. The final losses of the enemy are still being investigated. OC Pivden (South) noted that the situation in the operational zone on the Pivdennyi Buh front is generally tense, but under control.

Armed Forces of Ukraine destroy two ammunition depots and two command posts of Russian occupying forces in the Kherson region – Operational Command Pivden (South)

IRYNA BALACHUK – TUESDAY, XX AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX PHOTO FROM OC PIVDEN (SOUTH) The Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed two ammunition depots and two command posts in Kherson Oblast – in Chornobaivka, Blahodatne and Novovoskresenske. Source: Operational Command Pivden (South) on Facebook Quote from OC Pivden (South): "Our missile and artillery units have destroyed an ammunition depot and the command post of the XXXth Airborne Assault Regiment in Chornobaivka, as well as the command post of the XXXst Parachute Airborne Regiment in Novovoskresenske and another ammunition depot in Blahodatne as part of the fire missions." Details: It is also reported that enemy losses of XX Russians, one T-XX tank and an armoured fighting vehicle have been confirmed. The final losses of the enemy are still being investigated. OC Pivden (South) noted that the situation in the operational zone on the Pivdennyi Buh front is generally tense, but under control.

rosija,549aaf4151bd3,vijna,ukrajina

Belarusian military state that they shot down Ukrainian S-300 missile

The Ministry of Defenсe of Belarus reported that the country's air defence shot down a Ukrainian missile from the S-300 air defence system. Source: Press service of the Ministry of Defenсe of BelarusQuote: "Today, around 10:00, an air target was hit by air defence forces. Its debris was found on an agricultural field near the village of Harbacha, in Ivanava District of Brest Oblast."Details: It is reported that during the inspection it was pre-established that "the debris belongs to the S-300 anti-aircraft guided missile launched from the territory of Ukraine." The military promised to share the details soon.Background: As Belaruski Hajun reported, a missile from an S-300 air defence system fell near the village of Harbacha in Brest Oblast, Belarus on the morning of 29 December.Aleksandr Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed president of the country, has been informed about the incident.On the morning of 29 December, Russia launched air- and sea-based cruise missiles and anti-aircraft guided missiles from S-300s at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure facilities. Ukrainian air defences have destroyed 54 cruise missiles out of the 69 launched by Russian forces.

Belarusian military state that they shot down Ukrainian S-XXX missile

The Ministry of Defenсe of Belarus reported that the country's air defence shot down a Ukrainian missile from the S-XXX air defence system. Source: Press service of the Ministry of Defenсe of BelarusQuote: "Today, around XX:XX, an air target was hit by air defence forces. Its debris was found on an agricultural field near the village of Harbacha, in Ivanava District of Brest Oblast."Details: It is reported that during the inspection it was pre-established that "the debris belongs to the S-XXX anti-aircraft guided missile launched from the territory of Ukraine." The military promised to share the details soon.Background: As Belaruski Hajun reported, a missile from an S-XXX air defence system fell near the village of Harbacha in Brest Oblast, Belarus on the morning of XX December.Aleksandr Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed president of the country, has been informed about the incident.On the morning of XX December, Russia launched air- and sea-based cruise missiles and anti-aircraft guided missiles from S-XXXs at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure facilities. Ukrainian air defences have destroyed XX cruise missiles out of the XX launched by Russian forces.

dnipropetrovska-oblast,rosija,obstril

Russia attacks Dnipropetrovsk Oblast overnight, causing damage and electricity problems

Once again, the Russians attacked communities in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast overnight, causing damage to private premises and problems with the electricity supply in some settlements. Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "Russia attacked the Nikopol district at night with rockets and heavy artillery. People are unharmed, but there is damage to businesses and homes. They targeted the Pokrov hromada (an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories). There was a strike on an energy facility. There is considerable destruction there. A fire broke out, which firefighters have already extinguished. Three localities in the district are partially without power. Power engineers are working on this." Details: It was reported that Russia also fired twice from heavy artillery at the Chervonohryhorivka hromada, as a result of which transport and agricultural businesses, an administrative building, three private houses, three outbuildings, a car and a power line were damaged.

Russia attacks Dnipropetrovsk Oblast overnight, causing damage and electricity problems

Once again, the Russians attacked communities in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast overnight, causing damage to private premises and problems with the electricity supply in some settlements. Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "Russia attacked the Nikopol district at night with rockets and heavy artillery. People are unharmed, but there is damage to businesses and homes. They targeted the Pokrov hromada (an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories). There was a strike on an energy facility. There is considerable destruction there. A fire broke out, which firefighters have already extinguished. Three localities in the district are partially without power. Power engineers are working on this." Details: It was reported that Russia also fired twice from heavy artillery at the Chervonohryhorivka hromada, as a result of which transport and agricultural businesses, an administrative building, three private houses, three outbuildings, a car and a power line were damaged.

vagner,putin,prigozhyn

Putin informed of Prigozhin's "rebellion" 24/7, access to news being blocked in Russia

Russian security officials have been regularly reporting to Russian President Vladimir Putin about the measures taken to counter the "armed rebellion" of the founder of Wagner Private Military Group (PMC) Yevgeny Prigozhin. There are now issues with accessing the news in Russia. Sources: Russian state-owned news agencies TASS; RBK; Novaya Gazeta; Telegram channel Sota; Vazhnie Istorii; Russian Service of the BBC Details: According to TASS, citing a spokesman for Russian President Dmitry Peskov, security officials report to Putin around the clock about the measures they are taking in connection with Prigozhin's attempt to organise a "rebellion." Quote: "Special services, law enforcement agencies, namely the Ministry of Defence, the FSB, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Russian Guard, are in the round-the-clock work mode, reporting constantly to the president on the measures they are taking in the context of the execution of the instructions previously given by him," the publication quotes Peskov. According to Peskov, Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation Igor Krasnov reported to Putin about the criminal case initiated against Prigozhin. Due to the confrontation between the Wagnerites and the Russian army announced by Prigozhin, the special news bulletin was aired on the pro-Kremlin Channel One on the night of 23-24 June. In the first special bulletin, Russian propagandists stated that the video, in which the Russian army allegedly strikes at the positions of the Wagnerites was "fake." As a "proof" that the video was staged, the reporters, in particular, mentioned the absence of other pieces of evidence of a strike on the PMC camps. After some time, another special news bulletin about Prigozhin was released on Channel One, Novaya Gazeta writes. It showed the appeal of General Surovikin to Wagner mercenaries, which had previously appeared on Telegram channels. According to Sota, amid the confrontation between the Wagnerites and the Russian military, the VKontakte social network began to block the publication of Prigozhin's statements. Judging by the screenshot published by the publication, the administration of the social network refers to the requirement of the Prosecutor General's Office, which was issued on 23 June. In addition, the Vazhnie Istorii outlet writes that Russian providers probably began to block access to news on Google. The publication drew attention to GlobalCheck data; only 25% of users in Russia had access to news on Google at about 01:00 (Moscow time). At the same time, the BBC reported that the situation in the centre of Moscow at night had a "mundane look" – there was no visible amassment of military equipment or security forces.

Putin informed of Prigozhin's "rebellion" XX/X, access to news being blocked in Russia

Russian security officials have been regularly reporting to Russian President Vladimir Putin about the measures taken to counter the "armed rebellion" of the founder of Wagner Private Military Group (PMC) Yevgeny Prigozhin. There are now issues with accessing the news in Russia. Sources: Russian state-owned news agencies TASS; RBK; Novaya Gazeta; Telegram channel Sota; Vazhnie Istorii; Russian Service of the BBC Details: According to TASS, citing a spokesman for Russian President Dmitry Peskov, security officials report to Putin around the clock about the measures they are taking in connection with Prigozhin's attempt to organise a "rebellion." Quote: "Special services, law enforcement agencies, namely the Ministry of Defence, the FSB, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Russian Guard, are in the round-the-clock work mode, reporting constantly to the president on the measures they are taking in the context of the execution of the instructions previously given by him," the publication quotes Peskov. According to Peskov, Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation Igor Krasnov reported to Putin about the criminal case initiated against Prigozhin. Due to the confrontation between the Wagnerites and the Russian army announced by Prigozhin, the special news bulletin was aired on the pro-Kremlin Channel One on the night of XX-XX June. In the first special bulletin, Russian propagandists stated that the video, in which the Russian army allegedly strikes at the positions of the Wagnerites was "fake." As a "proof" that the video was staged, the reporters, in particular, mentioned the absence of other pieces of evidence of a strike on the PMC camps. After some time, another special news bulletin about Prigozhin was released on Channel One, Novaya Gazeta writes. It showed the appeal of General Surovikin to Wagner mercenaries, which had previously appeared on Telegram channels. According to Sota, amid the confrontation between the Wagnerites and the Russian military, the VKontakte social network began to block the publication of Prigozhin's statements. Judging by the screenshot published by the publication, the administration of the social network refers to the requirement of the Prosecutor General's Office, which was issued on XX June. In addition, the Vazhnie Istorii outlet writes that Russian providers probably began to block access to news on Google. The publication drew attention to GlobalCheck data; only XX% of users in Russia had access to news on Google at about XX:XX (Moscow time). At the same time, the BBC reported that the situation in the centre of Moscow at night had a "mundane look" – there was no visible amassment of military equipment or security forces.

trivoga,airforces

Air-raid warning issued throughout Ukraine due to missile threat

The Air Force has warned Ukrainian citizens that there was a threat of cruise missiles being launched from Tu-95MS aircraft from the northeast. Source: Ukraine's Air Force; air-raid warning map Quote: "There is a threat of cruise missiles being launched from Tu-95MS aircraft from the northeast! Do not ignore air-raid warnings! And go to the shelter!" Details: An air-raid warning was issued in Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Poltava and Sumy oblasts. Updated: At 04:43, an air-raid warning was issued in the city of Kyiv and Kyiv, Kirovohrad, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia oblasts. Later, an air-raid warning was issued in all oblasts except the western ones. At 05:12, the Defence Forces of Ukraine’s south reported that the missiles were manoeuvring. At 05:37, an air-raid warning was issued throughout Ukraine. At 06:36, the Air Force reported that the all-clear was given in all Ukrainian oblasts.

Air-raid warning issued throughout Ukraine due to missile threat

The Air Force has warned Ukrainian citizens that there was a threat of cruise missiles being launched from Tu-XXMS aircraft from the northeast. Source: Ukraine's Air Force; air-raid warning map Quote: "There is a threat of cruise missiles being launched from Tu-XXMS aircraft from the northeast! Do not ignore air-raid warnings! And go to the shelter!" Details: An air-raid warning was issued in Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Poltava and Sumy oblasts. Updated: At XX:XX, an air-raid warning was issued in the city of Kyiv and Kyiv, Kirovohrad, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia oblasts. Later, an air-raid warning was issued in all oblasts except the western ones. At XX:XX, the Defence Forces of Ukraine’s south reported that the missiles were manoeuvring. At XX:XX, an air-raid warning was issued throughout Ukraine. At XX:XX, the Air Force reported that the all-clear was given in all Ukrainian oblasts.

rosija,vijna

Number of Russian invaders killed in Ukraine reaches 18,000 - General Staff

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO - SUNDAY, 3 APRIL 2022, 11:00 Since the start of the full-scale war with Ukraine, the Russian invading forces have lost 18,000 military personnel. Source: data from the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Staff Details: Total combat losses of Russian forces from 24 February to 03 April are estimated to be: Personnel - about 18000 people Tanks - 644 units Armoured combat vehicles - 1,830 units Artillery systems - 325 units Multiple-launch rocket systems - 105 units Air defence systems - 54 units Aircraft - 143 units Helicopters - 134 units Motor vehicles - 1,249 units Ships/boats - 7 units Fuel and lubricant tanks - 76 Operational/tactical UAVs - 89 Special vehicles - 24 Tactical/battlefield missile launchers - 4 The figures are being constantly updated. Counting is made more difficult by the high intensity of combat operations.

Number of Russian invaders killed in Ukraine reaches XX,XXX - General Staff

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO - SUNDAY, X APRIL XXXX, XX:XX Since the start of the full-scale war with Ukraine, the Russian invading forces have lost XX,XXX military personnel. Source: data from the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Staff Details: Total combat losses of Russian forces from XX February to XX April are estimated to be: Personnel - about XXXXX people Tanks - XXX units Armoured combat vehicles - X,XXX units Artillery systems - XXX units Multiple-launch rocket systems - XXX units Air defence systems - XX units Aircraft - XXX units Helicopters - XXX units Motor vehicles - X,XXX units Ships/boats - X units Fuel and lubricant tanks - XX Operational/tactical UAVs - XX Special vehicles - XX Tactical/battlefield missile launchers - X The figures are being constantly updated. Counting is made more difficult by the high intensity of combat operations.

rosija,vijna

The first losses from Russia's attack on Ukraine: dead, wounded, plane destroyed

According to the National Police of Ukraine, as of 8 am in Ukraine, the first victims of the new Russian aggression were reported. Source: Adviser to the Minister of Health Anton Gerashchenko with reference to the operational information of the National Police, Ministry of Internal Affairs Details: A child and three civilians were injured in Mariupol, Donetsk region. As of 9 am, the Ministry of Internal Affairs announced new victims: In the Odesa region, Podolsk city, military unit 0173 bombed, 6 dead, 7 wounded, 19 missing. In Mariupol, Donetsk region, one person was killed and two were injured in the shelling. In addition, according to the State Border Guard Service, a Ukrainian border guard died in the Kherson region. A car came under fire in Konotop district, injuring a woman and a child. In Kryvyi Rih city, Dnipropetrovsk region, three strikes on the tank depots of 17, combat duty position 4608 Krasnopillya The bridge over the Ingulets River was bombed. For other regions, the information is as follows: Kyiv region - Vasylkivskyi, Boryspil, Brovarskyi, Polissya districts: information about explosions Kyiv region - the village of Revne: shelling Volyn region - Lutsk city: information about explosions Odesa: an explosion of a radio locator station near the airport Odesa region - Podolsk city: 2 planes flew in from Transnistria, shelling Zaporizhzhia - an explosion near the airport Zaporozhzhia - shelling on the outskirts Chernihiv region - the village of Mykolayivka of the Novhorod-Siversky area: reports of russian incoming equipment Lviv region - Batyatychi village: explosions were heard Lviv region - Brody city: three explosions on two units Lviv region - the village of Novyi Kalyniv: shelling of the fuel and lubricants base Poltava region - Myrhorod city: the explosion of two rockets Kirovohrad region - Znamyanka city: shelling Chernihiv region - UDSNS airport: hitting the locator (there are victims) Kherson region - the cities of Chongar and Kalanchak: shelling Kherson region - Kalanchak: shelling of border controls Kherson region - post Azov Genichesk: Russian military equipment is moving towards the post (number is unknown) towards Melitopil Khmelnytsky - Starokostiantyniv: shelling of a military airport Zhytomyr region - Ozerne: rocket fire, one plane destroyed Vinnytsia region - Bohoniki: shelling Vinnytsia region - the city of Tulchyn and the city of Teplyk: explosions are heard Ivano-Frankivsk region - shelling Kharkiv - shelling of the air defense unit (anti-aircraft unit).

The first losses from Russia's attack on Ukraine: dead, wounded, plane destroyed

According to the National Police of Ukraine, as of X am in Ukraine, the first victims of the new Russian aggression were reported. Source: Adviser to the Minister of Health Anton Gerashchenko with reference to the operational information of the National Police, Ministry of Internal Affairs Details: A child and three civilians were injured in Mariupol, Donetsk region. As of X am, the Ministry of Internal Affairs announced new victims: In the Odesa region, Podolsk city, military unit XXXX bombed, X dead, X wounded, XX missing. In Mariupol, Donetsk region, one person was killed and two were injured in the shelling. In addition, according to the State Border Guard Service, a Ukrainian border guard died in the Kherson region. A car came under fire in Konotop district, injuring a woman and a child. In Kryvyi Rih city, Dnipropetrovsk region, three strikes on the tank depots of XX, combat duty position XXXX Krasnopillya The bridge over the Ingulets River was bombed. For other regions, the information is as follows: Kyiv region - Vasylkivskyi, Boryspil, Brovarskyi, Polissya districts: information about explosions Kyiv region - the village of Revne: shelling Volyn region - Lutsk city: information about explosions Odesa: an explosion of a radio locator station near the airport Odesa region - Podolsk city: X planes flew in from Transnistria, shelling Zaporizhzhia - an explosion near the airport Zaporozhzhia - shelling on the outskirts Chernihiv region - the village of Mykolayivka of the Novhorod-Siversky area: reports of russian incoming equipment Lviv region - Batyatychi village: explosions were heard Lviv region - Brody city: three explosions on two units Lviv region - the village of Novyi Kalyniv: shelling of the fuel and lubricants base Poltava region - Myrhorod city: the explosion of two rockets Kirovohrad region - Znamyanka city: shelling Chernihiv region - UDSNS airport: hitting the locator (there are victims) Kherson region - the cities of Chongar and Kalanchak: shelling Kherson region - Kalanchak: shelling of border controls Kherson region - post Azov Genichesk: Russian military equipment is moving towards the post (number is unknown) towards Melitopil Khmelnytsky - Starokostiantyniv: shelling of a military airport Zhytomyr region - Ozerne: rocket fire, one plane destroyed Vinnytsia region - Bohoniki: shelling Vinnytsia region - the city of Tulchyn and the city of Teplyk: explosions are heard Ivano-Frankivsk region - shelling Kharkiv - shelling of the air defense unit (anti-aircraft unit).

odeska-oblast,vijna,mikolajivska-oblast

Three Shahed drones shot down in Odesa and Mykolaiv oblasts

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — FRIDAY, 7 OCTOBER 2022, 23:35 Three Iranian Shahed-136 kamikaze drones were shot down in the south of Ukraine on Friday evening. Source: Air Command Pivden (South) Quote: "The enemy continues to terrorise the south of Ukraine with Iranian-made drones. On 7 October, from 20:00 to 21:30, the Russian occupation forces attacked Odesa and Mykolaiv oblasts with three Shahed-136 kamikaze drones. All three winged drones were shot down by the air defence systems of Air Command Pivden (South)."

Three Shahed drones shot down in Odesa and Mykolaiv oblasts

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — FRIDAY, X OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX Three Iranian Shahed-XXX kamikaze drones were shot down in the south of Ukraine on Friday evening. Source: Air Command Pivden (South) Quote: "The enemy continues to terrorise the south of Ukraine with Iranian-made drones. On X October, from XX:XX to XX:XX, the Russian occupation forces attacked Odesa and Mykolaiv oblasts with three Shahed-XXX kamikaze drones. All three winged drones were shot down by the air defence systems of Air Command Pivden (South)."

vinnitska-oblast,vijna,zhertvi

Missile strikes in Vinnytsia region: 5 dead, many wounded

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — MONDAY, 25 APRIL 2022, 15:51 Five people have been killed and 18 others injured in Russian missile strikes on railway infrastructure near the towns of Zhmerynka and Koziatyn in the Vinnytsia region. Source: Vinnytsia Regional Prosecutor's Office on Facebook Quote, the prosecutor's office: "On the morning of 25 April, the Russian occupying forces launched rocket attacks on transport infrastructure near the town of Zhmerynka and Koziatyn in the Vinnytsia region. As a result of enemy shelling, 5 people have been killed and 18 injured (information is being clarified!) ". Details: Investigators of the Security Service of Ukraine have initiated criminal proceedings [in relation to these events] in accordance with (Part 3 of Article 110 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine - intentional acts committed in order to change the boundaries of the territory or state border of Ukraine, and which led to death and other serious consequences). Investigators, prosecutors and other departmental services are working at the scene. Earlier, the head of the Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration Serhii Borzov said that as a result of the Russian shelling of Zhmerynka and Koziatyn in the Vinnytsia region, there were dead and wounded. Background: On the morning of 25 April, an air-raid siren was heard throughout Ukraine. At about 8:20 am, explosions were heard in the Zhmerynka region of Vinnytsia region, air defences were operating in the Lviv region, and fires broke out in two settlements in the Zolochiv district. Chairman of the Board of JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" Oleksandr Kamyshyn said that on the morning of 25 April, the Russian occupiers fired on 5 railway stations in the centre and west of Ukraine; some people have been injured. Russian missile strikes on Lviv Oblast have caused a fire at a traction substation that provides power to Krasne railway station. Rescuers are working to extinguish the fire. Korosten was also hit by a missile. An explosion took place near the railway. No one was injured. As a result, 30 trains were delayed.

Missile strikes in Vinnytsia region: X dead, many wounded

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — MONDAY, XX APRIL XXXX, XX:XX Five people have been killed and XX others injured in Russian missile strikes on railway infrastructure near the towns of Zhmerynka and Koziatyn in the Vinnytsia region. Source: Vinnytsia Regional Prosecutor's Office on Facebook Quote, the prosecutor's office: "On the morning of XX April, the Russian occupying forces launched rocket attacks on transport infrastructure near the town of Zhmerynka and Koziatyn in the Vinnytsia region. As a result of enemy shelling, X people have been killed and XX injured (information is being clarified!) ". Details: Investigators of the Security Service of Ukraine have initiated criminal proceedings [in relation to these events] in accordance with (Part X of Article XXX of the Criminal Code of Ukraine - intentional acts committed in order to change the boundaries of the territory or state border of Ukraine, and which led to death and other serious consequences). Investigators, prosecutors and other departmental services are working at the scene. Earlier, the head of the Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration Serhii Borzov said that as a result of the Russian shelling of Zhmerynka and Koziatyn in the Vinnytsia region, there were dead and wounded. Background: On the morning of XX April, an air-raid siren was heard throughout Ukraine. At about X:XX am, explosions were heard in the Zhmerynka region of Vinnytsia region, air defences were operating in the Lviv region, and fires broke out in two settlements in the Zolochiv district. Chairman of the Board of JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" Oleksandr Kamyshyn said that on the morning of XX April, the Russian occupiers fired on X railway stations in the centre and west of Ukraine; some people have been injured. Russian missile strikes on Lviv Oblast have caused a fire at a traction substation that provides power to Krasne railway station. Rescuers are working to extinguish the fire. Korosten was also hit by a missile. An explosion took place near the railway. No one was injured. As a result, XX trains were delayed.

okupacia,dnipro,zbrojni-sili,khersonska-oblast

Russian army transfers equipment to Dnipro’s left bank after Ukrainian forces’ successful advance in Kherson Oblast

ALONA MAZURENKO – THURSDAY, 20 OCTOBER 2022, 13:12 Russian occupation forces are transferring their military equipment and personnel from the right bank of the River Dnipro to the left bank in Kherson Oblast following recent successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in liberating the oblast. Source: Skhemy, an investigative branch of Radio Svoboda (Radio Liberty); Radio Svoboda (Radio Liberty) Russian service Quote: "The occupiers are transferring their military equipment and personnel from the left to the right bank of the River Dnipro in Kherson Oblast amidst the recent decisive successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in liberating part of the region and their plans to further liberate the oblast, and their announcement that they intend to liberate the city of Kherson." Details: The Skhemy journalists reported that a cargo ferry has made a number of crossings since the beginning of October transferring military personnel and equipment over Dnipro from the village of Kozatske [on the right bank - ed.] to Nova Kakhovka [on the left bank - ed.]. Satellite images obtained by the journalists and the videos shared by Russian occupation forces on social media bear out the journalists’ conclusion. The journalists have come upon the social media profile of Makar Teplinskyi, a Luhansk Oblast native fighting on the Russian side. Teplinskyi posted photos and video recordings documenting the movement of Russian troops and military equipment from the right to the left bank of Dnipro, specifically to the Russian-occupied territory near the city of Nova Kakhovka in Kherson Oblast, since early October. Planet Labs satellite images suggest that in early October Russian forces stopped deploying equipment to the "unsafe" right bank of Dnipro near the village of Kozatske. Since then, the ferry has been arriving to Kozatske empty, but has been returning to Nova Kakhovka fully loaded. On 10 October, Teplinskyi posted a photo taken on a ferry with military trucks on his profile on Vkontakte, a Russian social network. He later shared a video in which he is on board the same ferry alongside Russian military equipment: "We’re sailing!" he wrote. The Skhemy journalists have been able to identify the location where the video was recorded. They have established that the video was recorded near Dnipro’s right bank, in the vicinity of the village of Kozatske. The ferry carrying Russian military equipment was moving along the canal, via Kozatskyi Island and towards Nova Kakhovka. Satellite images on 8 October show the ferry travelling towards Kozatske empty. It is likely that Teplinskyi’s video, published a few days later, captured an "evacuation" crossing. Teplinskyi has since posted photos from Nova Kakhovka; in these photos, he is joined by other Russian soldiers. Journalists used face recognition software to identify three more Russian occupation soldiers: "They are Rubik Mkrtichev, a resident of the Krasnodar Krai, and two natives of [Russian-]occupied Crimea, Dmytro Chumak and Ihor Kolmakov."

Russian army transfers equipment to Dnipro’s left bank after Ukrainian forces’ successful advance in Kherson Oblast

ALONA MAZURENKO – THURSDAY, XX OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX Russian occupation forces are transferring their military equipment and personnel from the right bank of the River Dnipro to the left bank in Kherson Oblast following recent successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in liberating the oblast. Source: Skhemy, an investigative branch of Radio Svoboda (Radio Liberty); Radio Svoboda (Radio Liberty) Russian service Quote: "The occupiers are transferring their military equipment and personnel from the left to the right bank of the River Dnipro in Kherson Oblast amidst the recent decisive successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in liberating part of the region and their plans to further liberate the oblast, and their announcement that they intend to liberate the city of Kherson." Details: The Skhemy journalists reported that a cargo ferry has made a number of crossings since the beginning of October transferring military personnel and equipment over Dnipro from the village of Kozatske [on the right bank - ed.] to Nova Kakhovka [on the left bank - ed.]. Satellite images obtained by the journalists and the videos shared by Russian occupation forces on social media bear out the journalists’ conclusion. The journalists have come upon the social media profile of Makar Teplinskyi, a Luhansk Oblast native fighting on the Russian side. Teplinskyi posted photos and video recordings documenting the movement of Russian troops and military equipment from the right to the left bank of Dnipro, specifically to the Russian-occupied territory near the city of Nova Kakhovka in Kherson Oblast, since early October. Planet Labs satellite images suggest that in early October Russian forces stopped deploying equipment to the "unsafe" right bank of Dnipro near the village of Kozatske. Since then, the ferry has been arriving to Kozatske empty, but has been returning to Nova Kakhovka fully loaded. On XX October, Teplinskyi posted a photo taken on a ferry with military trucks on his profile on Vkontakte, a Russian social network. He later shared a video in which he is on board the same ferry alongside Russian military equipment: "We’re sailing!" he wrote. The Skhemy journalists have been able to identify the location where the video was recorded. They have established that the video was recorded near Dnipro’s right bank, in the vicinity of the village of Kozatske. The ferry carrying Russian military equipment was moving along the canal, via Kozatskyi Island and towards Nova Kakhovka. Satellite images on X October show the ferry travelling towards Kozatske empty. It is likely that Teplinskyi’s video, published a few days later, captured an "evacuation" crossing. Teplinskyi has since posted photos from Nova Kakhovka; in these photos, he is joined by other Russian soldiers. Journalists used face recognition software to identify three more Russian occupation soldiers: "They are Rubik Mkrtichev, a resident of the Krasnodar Krai, and two natives of [Russian-]occupied Crimea, Dmytro Chumak and Ihor Kolmakov."

sevastopol,krim,vibukh

Explosions again in Sevastopol: drone fell on roof of Black Sea Fleet headquarters, occupiers say

IRYNA BALACHUK – SATURDAY, 20 AUGUST 2022, 09:25 On the morning of 20 August, explosions thundered again in Sevastopol. The occupation authorities reported that a drone fell on the roof of the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet. Source: video on Telegram channels, including the one of the so-called "Governor of Sevastopol", Mikhail Razvozhayev; Refat Chubarov, leader of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis, on Facebook Quote from Chubarov: "At 08:20, a powerful explosion thundered near the headquarters of ‘Russia’s Black Sea Fleet’ in the occupied city of Sevastopol. [Russian occupiers in] Sevastopol report that a UAV fell on the roof of the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation." Quote from Razvozhayev: "I am at the fleet headquarters. 25 minutes ago, a drone flew onto the roof. Unfortunately, it was not shot down, although they opened fire from small arms over the bay. It was going low. There are no casualties." Details: Later, he clarified that the drone was allegedly "knocked out by the air defence post of the fleet"; the UAV was allegedly shot down just above the headquarters of the fleet, it fell on the roof and burst into flames. Окупанти намагалися зі стрілецької зброї збити безпілотник у Севастополі. Відео з Telegram-каналу "Збройні сили України. Війна з окупантами" pic.twitter.com/R4rRPSGsFn Eyewitnesses released a video of a drone that attacked the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea fleet in Sevastopol, as well as the moment of it taking fire. Вибухи у Севастополі вранці 20 серпня. Відео з Telegram-каналу "Збройні сили України. Війна з окупантами" pic.twitter.com/mYj41FMQT0 According to Razvozhayev, the approaches and entrances to the fleet headquarters are blocked by the police. He urged residents to stay at home if possible in the near future. Background: On 31 July, the Russian-appointed Governor of Sevastopol claimed that a drone struck the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol. Celebrations planned for Russian Navy Day have been cancelled.

Explosions again in Sevastopol: drone fell on roof of Black Sea Fleet headquarters, occupiers say

IRYNA BALACHUK – SATURDAY, XX AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX On the morning of XX August, explosions thundered again in Sevastopol. The occupation authorities reported that a drone fell on the roof of the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet. Source: video on Telegram channels, including the one of the so-called "Governor of Sevastopol", Mikhail Razvozhayev; Refat Chubarov, leader of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis, on Facebook Quote from Chubarov: "At XX:XX, a powerful explosion thundered near the headquarters of ‘Russia’s Black Sea Fleet’ in the occupied city of Sevastopol. [Russian occupiers in] Sevastopol report that a UAV fell on the roof of the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation." Quote from Razvozhayev: "I am at the fleet headquarters. XX minutes ago, a drone flew onto the roof. Unfortunately, it was not shot down, although they opened fire from small arms over the bay. It was going low. There are no casualties." Details: Later, he clarified that the drone was allegedly "knocked out by the air defence post of the fleet"; the UAV was allegedly shot down just above the headquarters of the fleet, it fell on the roof and burst into flames. Окупанти намагалися зі стрілецької зброї збити безпілотник у Севастополі. Відео з Telegram-каналу "Збройні сили України. Війна з окупантами" pic.twitter.com/RXrRPSGsFn Eyewitnesses released a video of a drone that attacked the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea fleet in Sevastopol, as well as the moment of it taking fire. Вибухи у Севастополі вранці XX серпня. Відео з Telegram-каналу "Збройні сили України. Війна з окупантами" pic.twitter.com/mYjXXFMQTX According to Razvozhayev, the approaches and entrances to the fleet headquarters are blocked by the police. He urged residents to stay at home if possible in the near future. Background: On XX July, the Russian-appointed Governor of Sevastopol claimed that a drone struck the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol. Celebrations planned for Russian Navy Day have been cancelled.

kahovska-ges,zelensky,khersonska-oblast

Zelenskyy visited the flooded south

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has on 8 June arrived in Kherson Oblast, where Russian invaders blew up the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) and flooded dozens of settlement. Source: Zelenskyy on Telegram Quote: "Working trip to Kherson Oblast. A coordination meeting on dealing with the aftermath of the blowing up of the Kakhovka HPP dam. There are many important issues: the operational situation in the region that has developed due to the disaster, the evacuation of the population from potential flood zones, dealing with an emergency caused by the blowing up of the dam, and the organisation of vital support for flooded areas. We will also discuss the prospects for restoring the region's ecosystem and the operational military situation in the man-made disaster zone." Details: According to Zelenskyy, it is important to calculate losses and allocate funds to compensate residents affected by the disaster. Developing a programme to compensate for losses or relocate businesses within Kherson Oblast is also necessary. The president also visited the crossing point in Kherson where evacuation from the flooded areas is taking place. Update: Later, Zelenskyy posted a video from Mykolaiv Oblast. The president visited the main pumping station of the Inhulets River Canal Administration, which was flooded due to the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP dam. Evacuation of people has been carried out in flooded settlements, rescue workers and representatives of the authorities are working on the spot. A round-the-clock disaster management headquarters has been established in Snihurivka hromada. Read also: Flooded South: the consequences of blowing up the Kakhovka dam (in brief) "We are not afraid, we have sailed home." Ukrainska Pravda on high water and evacuation in Kherson Background: On the night of 5-6 June, Ukraine’s Operational Command Pivden (South) reported that Russian occupation forces had blown up the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP), completely destroying the dam and the power plant's turbine hall. The draining of the Kakhovka Reservoir threatens the safety of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant has caused an environmental catastrophe. The water from the reservoir has begun to flood towns and villages, and evacuation of local residents from dangerous areas has begun. The blowing up of the dam at the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant has caused problems with the water supply in the cities of Kryvyi Rih, Marhanets and Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stressed that the disaster at the Kakhovka HPP caused by Russia would neither stop Ukraine from liberating its own territory nor increase the chances of the occupiers staying on this land. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that he is shocked by the reaction of the UN and the Red Cross to the blowing up of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) by the Russian occupiers. He added that international organisations, such as the Red Cross, should immediately join in evacuating people from flooded cities and villages, in particular in the temporarily occupied territory, where Ukrainian military and emergency workers currently do not have any access.

Zelenskyy visited the flooded south

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has on X June arrived in Kherson Oblast, where Russian invaders blew up the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) and flooded dozens of settlement. Source: Zelenskyy on Telegram Quote: "Working trip to Kherson Oblast. A coordination meeting on dealing with the aftermath of the blowing up of the Kakhovka HPP dam. There are many important issues: the operational situation in the region that has developed due to the disaster, the evacuation of the population from potential flood zones, dealing with an emergency caused by the blowing up of the dam, and the organisation of vital support for flooded areas. We will also discuss the prospects for restoring the region's ecosystem and the operational military situation in the man-made disaster zone." Details: According to Zelenskyy, it is important to calculate losses and allocate funds to compensate residents affected by the disaster. Developing a programme to compensate for losses or relocate businesses within Kherson Oblast is also necessary. The president also visited the crossing point in Kherson where evacuation from the flooded areas is taking place. Update: Later, Zelenskyy posted a video from Mykolaiv Oblast. The president visited the main pumping station of the Inhulets River Canal Administration, which was flooded due to the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP dam. Evacuation of people has been carried out in flooded settlements, rescue workers and representatives of the authorities are working on the spot. A round-the-clock disaster management headquarters has been established in Snihurivka hromada. Read also: Flooded South: the consequences of blowing up the Kakhovka dam (in brief) "We are not afraid, we have sailed home." Ukrainska Pravda on high water and evacuation in Kherson Background: On the night of X-X June, Ukraine’s Operational Command Pivden (South) reported that Russian occupation forces had blown up the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP), completely destroying the dam and the power plant's turbine hall. The draining of the Kakhovka Reservoir threatens the safety of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant has caused an environmental catastrophe. The water from the reservoir has begun to flood towns and villages, and evacuation of local residents from dangerous areas has begun. The blowing up of the dam at the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant has caused problems with the water supply in the cities of Kryvyi Rih, Marhanets and Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stressed that the disaster at the Kakhovka HPP caused by Russia would neither stop Ukraine from liberating its own territory nor increase the chances of the occupiers staying on this land. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that he is shocked by the reaction of the UN and the Red Cross to the blowing up of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) by the Russian occupiers. He added that international organisations, such as the Red Cross, should immediately join in evacuating people from flooded cities and villages, in particular in the temporarily occupied territory, where Ukrainian military and emergency workers currently do not have any access.

bahmut,zbrojni-sili,vijna

Ukraine's 3rd Assault Brigade advances 700 metres near Bakhmut, occupiers were "torn to shreds"

The 3rd Assault Brigade of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has advanced another 700 metres on the outskirts of Bakhmut. Source: 3rd Assault Brigade Quote: "The 3rd Assault Brigade continues to push the invaders out of positions near Bakhmut! 1,730 metres of territory in width and another 700 metres in depth were cleared of the enemy. When trying to return the positions previously captured by Ukrainian fighters, units of the 72nd Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces were defeated, they were torn to shreds. During yesterday's battles a total of 23 occupiers were killed, and more than 40 were injured. Enemy equipment, including tanks, was destroyed." Details: The brigade specified that the task was completed by the soldiers of the 2nd Assault Battalion. "[We are] confidently moving forward, successfully repelling the attacks of the enemy," the message reads. For reference: The 3rd Assault Brigade performs combat missions at the front as part of Tactical Group A. This is a group with a base consisting of fighters of the 3rd Assault Brigade. Tactical Group A also includes other special forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The group commander is Andrii Biletsky. For several months in a row, the personnel of the group have been jointly destroying the Russians on the front line in Bakhmut. Previously: The 3rd Assault Brigade of the Ground Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported a breakthrough on the western outskirts of Bakhmut; the defenders advanced 2,000 metres in width and 700 metres in depth. On 21 May, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said that the army units continue to advance along the flanks in the suburbs of Bakhmut.

Ukraine's Xrd Assault Brigade advances XXX metres near Bakhmut, occupiers were "torn to shreds"

The Xrd Assault Brigade of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has advanced another XXX metres on the outskirts of Bakhmut. Source: Xrd Assault Brigade Quote: "The Xrd Assault Brigade continues to push the invaders out of positions near Bakhmut! X,XXX metres of territory in width and another XXX metres in depth were cleared of the enemy. When trying to return the positions previously captured by Ukrainian fighters, units of the XXnd Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces were defeated, they were torn to shreds. During yesterday's battles a total of XX occupiers were killed, and more than XX were injured. Enemy equipment, including tanks, was destroyed." Details: The brigade specified that the task was completed by the soldiers of the Xnd Assault Battalion. "[We are] confidently moving forward, successfully repelling the attacks of the enemy," the message reads. For reference: The Xrd Assault Brigade performs combat missions at the front as part of Tactical Group A. This is a group with a base consisting of fighters of the Xrd Assault Brigade. Tactical Group A also includes other special forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The group commander is Andrii Biletsky. For several months in a row, the personnel of the group have been jointly destroying the Russians on the front line in Bakhmut. Previously: The Xrd Assault Brigade of the Ground Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported a breakthrough on the western outskirts of Bakhmut; the defenders advanced X,XXX metres in width and XXX metres in depth. On XX May, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said that the army units continue to advance along the flanks in the suburbs of Bakhmut.

okupacia,berdyansk,rozvidka

Car with 4 FSB representatives inside blown up in Berdiansk

The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine has reported that four representatives of the Russian FSB were blown up in a car in temporarily occupied Berdiansk on 23 October. Source: Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (DIU) on Telegram Quote: "A commotion in Berdiansk: the resistance movement is continuing to destroy the invaders. On 23 October, a car with four representatives of the Russian FSB inside was destroyed by an explosion in temporarily occupied Berdiansk in Zaporizhzhia Oblast." Details: The DIU called the explosion a "revenge action" conducted by representatives of the Ukrainian resistance movement. The incident occurred on Michurin Street near the Jasmin Guest-House hotel, which FSB representatives had turned into their hiding place. Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence does not indicate if all of the passengers died in the explosion, but notes that "among those killed...is a Russian war criminal who committed brutal torture of local citizens of Ukraine". It is reported that after the car bombing, Russian invaders ordered curfew hours to be changed to 21:00 to 05:00 in the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. "Representatives of the Russian special services immediately left the hotel and relocated to a new snake pit. However, this place is also well known by the brave underground patriots of Ukraine," the intelligence service noted. Earlier: On 25 October, the Russian edition of RBC reported that a Russian soldier had been killed in occupied Berdiansk as a result of an improvised explosive device blowing up under his car on 23 October. Background: In September 2022, a car that belonged to Artem Bardin, the so-called "commandant" of Berdiansk, was blown up. In January 2023, yet another collaborator’s car was blown up.

Car with X FSB representatives inside blown up in Berdiansk

The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine has reported that four representatives of the Russian FSB were blown up in a car in temporarily occupied Berdiansk on XX October. Source: Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (DIU) on Telegram Quote: "A commotion in Berdiansk: the resistance movement is continuing to destroy the invaders. On XX October, a car with four representatives of the Russian FSB inside was destroyed by an explosion in temporarily occupied Berdiansk in Zaporizhzhia Oblast." Details: The DIU called the explosion a "revenge action" conducted by representatives of the Ukrainian resistance movement. The incident occurred on Michurin Street near the Jasmin Guest-House hotel, which FSB representatives had turned into their hiding place. Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence does not indicate if all of the passengers died in the explosion, but notes that "among those killed...is a Russian war criminal who committed brutal torture of local citizens of Ukraine". It is reported that after the car bombing, Russian invaders ordered curfew hours to be changed to XX:XX to XX:XX in the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. "Representatives of the Russian special services immediately left the hotel and relocated to a new snake pit. However, this place is also well known by the brave underground patriots of Ukraine," the intelligence service noted. Earlier: On XX October, the Russian edition of RBC reported that a Russian soldier had been killed in occupied Berdiansk as a result of an improvised explosive device blowing up under his car on XX October. Background: In September XXXX, a car that belonged to Artem Bardin, the so-called "commandant" of Berdiansk, was blown up. In January XXXX, yet another collaborator’s car was blown up.

rosija,vijna,ukrajina,jaderna-zbroja

Lavrov denies the possibility of a nuclear strike on Ukraine

Olena Roschina - Tuesday, 19 April 2022, 12:05 The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergei Lavrov, provides assurances that Russia is not considering the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Source: "Interfax" and "RIA Novosti", referring to Lavrov's words from an interview on Tuesday with the "India Today" channel. Details: Russian media agencies have cited in various ways Lavrov's answer to the question of whether Russia is considering the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Interfax provided the following version of Lavrov’s answer: "Conventional weapons only." RIA Novosti quoted Lavrov: "At this stage, we are considering the option of conventional weapons." In addition, Lavrov said that Russia is starting the next phase of the "special operation" in Ukraine, in other words a new stage of the war. "This operation will continue, the next phase of this operation is now beginning. I am confident that it will be a very important moment in the whole special operation. The operation is aimed at the complete liberation of the Donetsk and Luhansk republics", Lavrov said. At the same time, the Russian Foreign Minister is once again trying to convince people that Moscow is not going to change the "regime in Ukraine" because "the people should have freedom of choice." Lavrov continues to insist on the Kremlin's version: the root cause of the war is the desire of the United States and the West to rule the world and create a unipolar world. The United States allegedly "pumped weapons into Ukraine" to create a "bridgehead" against Russia near its borders. In fact, weapons began to arrive in Ukraine only on the eve of the war, when intelligence services were already aware of the date of the Russian invasion. Background: The Russian authorities have repeatedly lied about their plans for Ukraine: they denied their intention to start a war, justifying the concentration of troops near the Ukrainian borders by calling them exercises; they denied the intention to occupy Ukraine, yet they have been doing so for the past nine years; they denied compiling liquidation lists, as reported by Western intelligence, and they are now implementing them in the occupied territories of Ukraine.

Lavrov denies the possibility of a nuclear strike on Ukraine

Olena Roschina - Tuesday, XX April XXXX, XX:XX The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergei Lavrov, provides assurances that Russia is not considering the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Source: "Interfax" and "RIA Novosti", referring to Lavrov's words from an interview on Tuesday with the "India Today" channel. Details: Russian media agencies have cited in various ways Lavrov's answer to the question of whether Russia is considering the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Interfax provided the following version of Lavrov’s answer: "Conventional weapons only." RIA Novosti quoted Lavrov: "At this stage, we are considering the option of conventional weapons." In addition, Lavrov said that Russia is starting the next phase of the "special operation" in Ukraine, in other words a new stage of the war. "This operation will continue, the next phase of this operation is now beginning. I am confident that it will be a very important moment in the whole special operation. The operation is aimed at the complete liberation of the Donetsk and Luhansk republics", Lavrov said. At the same time, the Russian Foreign Minister is once again trying to convince people that Moscow is not going to change the "regime in Ukraine" because "the people should have freedom of choice." Lavrov continues to insist on the Kremlin's version: the root cause of the war is the desire of the United States and the West to rule the world and create a unipolar world. The United States allegedly "pumped weapons into Ukraine" to create a "bridgehead" against Russia near its borders. In fact, weapons began to arrive in Ukraine only on the eve of the war, when intelligence services were already aware of the date of the Russian invasion. Background: The Russian authorities have repeatedly lied about their plans for Ukraine: they denied their intention to start a war, justifying the concentration of troops near the Ukrainian borders by calling them exercises; they denied the intention to occupy Ukraine, yet they have been doing so for the past nine years; they denied compiling liquidation lists, as reported by Western intelligence, and they are now implementing them in the occupied territories of Ukraine.

okupacia,partizany,mariupol,vijna

Russian patrol team in Mariupol lured out and blown up – Advisor to Mariupol Mayor

OLENA ROSHCHINA – MONDAY, 29 AUGUST 2022, 21:34 Ukrainian resistance used a Russian mine to blow up a patrol unit of Russian occupiers on the night of 28 August. One of the Russians was killed on the spot; the other one lost his leg in the explosion. Source: Petro Andriushchenko, Advisor to Mariupol Mayor, on Telegram Quote: "Around 02:00 [on 29 August], the occupiers’ patrol [team] was blown up near Kotsiubynskyi Street, 5. The Resistance lured the patrol out by claiming that Azovites [soldiers from the Azov Regiment] were hiding [in the building located] at that address. As a result, one occupier lost a leg and is in a hospital in Donetsk. The other [Russian] now gets to perform with Kobzon [i.e., was killed; Iosif Kobzon was a Russian singer who has become a symbol of an outdated Soviet aesthetic; he died in 2018 - ed.] The most interesting detail is that the occupiers blew themselves up with their own mines; there’s loads of them in that area and the [Russian] explosive specialists have been ignoring them so far. Well, that’s what came out of that; we used this opportunity." Details: Andriushchenko also reports that Ukrainian flags are beginning to appear here and there in the Russian-occupied city of Mariupol. On 28 August, one was seen in central Mariupol and on the morning of 29 August, another one appeared on an outbuilding located between School No.63 and School No.64. The Russian occupiers are tearing down Ukrainian flags and searching for "partisans".

Russian patrol team in Mariupol lured out and blown up – Advisor to Mariupol Mayor

OLENA ROSHCHINA – MONDAY, XX AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX Ukrainian resistance used a Russian mine to blow up a patrol unit of Russian occupiers on the night of XX August. One of the Russians was killed on the spot; the other one lost his leg in the explosion. Source: Petro Andriushchenko, Advisor to Mariupol Mayor, on Telegram Quote: "Around XX:XX [on XX August], the occupiers’ patrol [team] was blown up near Kotsiubynskyi Street, X. The Resistance lured the patrol out by claiming that Azovites [soldiers from the Azov Regiment] were hiding [in the building located] at that address. As a result, one occupier lost a leg and is in a hospital in Donetsk. The other [Russian] now gets to perform with Kobzon [i.e., was killed; Iosif Kobzon was a Russian singer who has become a symbol of an outdated Soviet aesthetic; he died in XXXX - ed.] The most interesting detail is that the occupiers blew themselves up with their own mines; there’s loads of them in that area and the [Russian] explosive specialists have been ignoring them so far. Well, that’s what came out of that; we used this opportunity." Details: Andriushchenko also reports that Ukrainian flags are beginning to appear here and there in the Russian-occupied city of Mariupol. On XX August, one was seen in central Mariupol and on the morning of XX August, another one appeared on an outbuilding located between School No.XX and School No.XX. The Russian occupiers are tearing down Ukrainian flags and searching for "partisans".

trivoga

Air-raid warning issued in multiple oblasts due to threat of missile attacks

An air-raid warning began to spread in the oblasts of Ukraine on the evening of 11 November. Source: map of air-raid warnings, Air Force Details: An air-raid warning was issued in the country's southern, southeastern, and central oblasts. The Air Force noted that "in the oblasts where the air-raid warning is issued, there is a missile threat due to the activity of enemy tactical aircraft." "There is a threat of using aviation weapons!", the Air Force noted. Later, the Air Force added that there is a "threat of the use of ballistic weapons from the south". Updated: At 00:30, the Air Force reported that there was no more threat in these oblasts.

Air-raid warning issued in multiple oblasts due to threat of missile attacks

An air-raid warning began to spread in the oblasts of Ukraine on the evening of XX November. Source: map of air-raid warnings, Air Force Details: An air-raid warning was issued in the country's southern, southeastern, and central oblasts. The Air Force noted that "in the oblasts where the air-raid warning is issued, there is a missile threat due to the activity of enemy tactical aircraft." "There is a threat of using aviation weapons!", the Air Force noted. Later, the Air Force added that there is a "threat of the use of ballistic weapons from the south". Updated: At XX:XX, the Air Force reported that there was no more threat in these oblasts.

kherson,vibukh

Powerful explosions rang out in occupied Kherson – local media

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — SATURDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 2022, 20:28 On the evening of 17 September, four powerful explosions rang out in occupied Kherson. Source: Most, a Kherson-based news outlet Details: As the publication reports, Kherson residents claimed in local publications that they saw black smoke from the territory of the Petrovskyi factory, where the occupiers had their base. It is known that Russian military personnel and equipment were located there. It is also known that a new batch of equipment recently entered the territory of the plant, as well as a unit of Kadyrovites [Kadyrovites represent the Russian Armed Forces units under Ramzan Kadyrov's subordination – ed.], notes Most.

Powerful explosions rang out in occupied Kherson – local media

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — SATURDAY, XX SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX On the evening of XX September, four powerful explosions rang out in occupied Kherson. Source: Most, a Kherson-based news outlet Details: As the publication reports, Kherson residents claimed in local publications that they saw black smoke from the territory of the Petrovskyi factory, where the occupiers had their base. It is known that Russian military personnel and equipment were located there. It is also known that a new batch of equipment recently entered the territory of the plant, as well as a unit of Kadyrovites [Kadyrovites represent the Russian Armed Forces units under Ramzan Kadyrov's subordination – ed.], notes Most.

koruptsija,prokuratura,kijiv

Kyiv official suspected of negligence that resulted in deaths of civilians is now also suspected of embezzlement

Roman Tkachuk, director of the Kyiv City State Administration’s Municipal Security Department, was served a new suspicion notice as part of the case of civilians killed in a Russian missile strike on Kyiv as a result of not being able to access an air-raid shelter. Tkachuk is now suspected of embezzlement of budget funds under martial law. Source: Kyiv City Prosecutor’s Office; Kyiv Police Details: According to the investigation, on 11 November 2022, Tkachuk entered into a contract for the purchase of power generators for heating points in Kyiv worth over 28.6 million hryvnias [about US$774,350 – ed.]. A government decree from 9 November 2022 declared this type of goods exempt from value added tax (VAT) and import duty. On 21 November, however, the Municipal Security Department used budget funds to pay 28.6 million hryvnias to the firm it contracted with, despite the fact that that amount included VAT. This has cost the department, and the Kyiv City State Administration, 1.8 million hryvnias [about US$48,735 – ed.]. The Kyiv City Prosecutor’s Office said that the procurement audit report conducted by the State Audit Service of Ukraine confirmed the embezzlement of budget funds. If proven guilty, Tkachuk can be sentenced for 7-12 years in prison, disqualified from holding certain positions or engaging in certain activities for up to 3 years, and can have his property confiscated. Background: On the night of 1 June 2023, 3 people, including a 10-year-old child, were killed in the capital of Ukraine during a missile attack by the Russian invaders. They tried to access a shelter at a clinic in the Desnianskyi district, but the door was locked. Criminal proceedings were initiated in this case. Roman Tkachuk, director of the Municipal Security Department of the Kyiv City State Administration, was served a notice of suspicion as part of the case of civilians killed in a Russian missile strike on Kyiv as a result of not being able to access an air-raid shelter. Tkachuk’s negligence of his official duties, and his failure to oversee the extent to which shelters were maintained and ready for use, are said to have led to the deaths and injuries of civilians who attempted to access one of the shelters; the prosecutors stress that these are the "grave consequences" mentioned in Tkachuk’s notice of suspicion. Tkachuk has been placed under round-the-clock house arrest and given an electronic tag. The Kyiv City State Administration has complained that the arrest of the director of the Municipal Security Department will negatively impact the way emergency situations in Kyiv are dealt with.

Kyiv official suspected of negligence that resulted in deaths of civilians is now also suspected of embezzlement

Roman Tkachuk, director of the Kyiv City State Administration’s Municipal Security Department, was served a new suspicion notice as part of the case of civilians killed in a Russian missile strike on Kyiv as a result of not being able to access an air-raid shelter. Tkachuk is now suspected of embezzlement of budget funds under martial law. Source: Kyiv City Prosecutor’s Office; Kyiv Police Details: According to the investigation, on XX November XXXX, Tkachuk entered into a contract for the purchase of power generators for heating points in Kyiv worth over XX.X million hryvnias [about US$XXX,XXX – ed.]. A government decree from X November XXXX declared this type of goods exempt from value added tax (VAT) and import duty. On XX November, however, the Municipal Security Department used budget funds to pay XX.X million hryvnias to the firm it contracted with, despite the fact that that amount included VAT. This has cost the department, and the Kyiv City State Administration, X.X million hryvnias [about US$XX,XXX – ed.]. The Kyiv City Prosecutor’s Office said that the procurement audit report conducted by the State Audit Service of Ukraine confirmed the embezzlement of budget funds. If proven guilty, Tkachuk can be sentenced for X-XX years in prison, disqualified from holding certain positions or engaging in certain activities for up to X years, and can have his property confiscated. Background: On the night of X June XXXX, X people, including a XX-year-old child, were killed in the capital of Ukraine during a missile attack by the Russian invaders. They tried to access a shelter at a clinic in the Desnianskyi district, but the door was locked. Criminal proceedings were initiated in this case. Roman Tkachuk, director of the Municipal Security Department of the Kyiv City State Administration, was served a notice of suspicion as part of the case of civilians killed in a Russian missile strike on Kyiv as a result of not being able to access an air-raid shelter. Tkachuk’s negligence of his official duties, and his failure to oversee the extent to which shelters were maintained and ready for use, are said to have led to the deaths and injuries of civilians who attempted to access one of the shelters; the prosecutors stress that these are the "grave consequences" mentioned in Tkachuk’s notice of suspicion. Tkachuk has been placed under round-the-clock house arrest and given an electronic tag. The Kyiv City State Administration has complained that the arrest of the director of the Municipal Security Department will negatively impact the way emergency situations in Kyiv are dealt with.

vijna,khersonska-oblast

Occupiers “switch” Kherson region to Moscow time

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — SATURDAY, 28 MAY 2022, 10:47 Russian puppet governor Kirill Stremousov has announced that the Kherson Oblast has changed over to Moscow time. Source: Stremousov in a comment to the Russian propaganda outlet RIA Novosti Details: According to him, the Russian-occupied region "will no longer switch to winter time, as is usual in Ukraine." Background: The occupiers announced that they have transferred Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts to the +7 telephone code of the Russian Federation and will be issuing Russian Federation passports using a simplified procedure.

Occupiers “switch” Kherson region to Moscow time

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — SATURDAY, XX MAY XXXX, XX:XX Russian puppet governor Kirill Stremousov has announced that the Kherson Oblast has changed over to Moscow time. Source: Stremousov in a comment to the Russian propaganda outlet RIA Novosti Details: According to him, the Russian-occupied region "will no longer switch to winter time, as is usual in Ukraine." Background: The occupiers announced that they have transferred Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts to the +X telephone code of the Russian Federation and will be issuing Russian Federation passports using a simplified procedure.

zelensky,es,rosija

Russia is mobilising to thwart Ukraine's European movement - Zelenskyy

Olha Hlushchenko – Friday, 3 June 2022, 00:40 The President of Ukraine has stated that Russia is mobilising forces to thwart Ukraine's European movement. Source: Presidential video address Quote: "It is very important that now – in a few weeks – we are expecting the European Union’s response on the issue of candidate status for Ukraine. We are very much looking forward to it. And I am grateful to all those who have already spoken out in support of our state, in support of the candidacy – in particular, in response to my requests in appeals to the parliaments of different countries, forums, student and expert communities – people in the squares of various European cities who rallied in support of Ukraine, in support of our people. We must understand that Russia has now mobilised all its forces to thwart Ukraine's European movement. And every tool, especially public debates and appeals, must be used to the full extent."

Russia is mobilising to thwart Ukraine's European movement - Zelenskyy

Olha Hlushchenko – Friday, X June XXXX, XX:XX The President of Ukraine has stated that Russia is mobilising forces to thwart Ukraine's European movement. Source: Presidential video address Quote: "It is very important that now – in a few weeks – we are expecting the European Union’s response on the issue of candidate status for Ukraine. We are very much looking forward to it. And I am grateful to all those who have already spoken out in support of our state, in support of the candidacy – in particular, in response to my requests in appeals to the parliaments of different countries, forums, student and expert communities – people in the squares of various European cities who rallied in support of Ukraine, in support of our people. We must understand that Russia has now mobilised all its forces to thwart Ukraine's European movement. And every tool, especially public debates and appeals, must be used to the full extent."

luganska-oblast,vijna

Russians destroy almost 40 residential buildings in Luhansk Oblast in one day

ANASTASIIA KALATUR – FRIDAY, 10 JUNE 2022, 07:53 On 9 June, Russian forces destroyed at least 38 residential buildings in Luhansk Oblast. Source: Serhii Haidai, the head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Details: In particular, 15 residential buildings were destroyed in Orikhove, 6 in Vrubivka, 4 in Lysychanks, and 4 in Hirske. A total of 9 houses were destroyed in Nyrkove and Mykolaivka. The village of Synetskyi near Sievierodonetsk sustained serious damage. Background: On 9 June, Russian occupation forces destroyed one of the symbols of Sievierodonetsk, the Ice Palace ice rink.

Russians destroy almost XX residential buildings in Luhansk Oblast in one day

ANASTASIIA KALATUR – FRIDAY, XX JUNE XXXX, XX:XX On X June, Russian forces destroyed at least XX residential buildings in Luhansk Oblast. Source: Serhii Haidai, the head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Details: In particular, XX residential buildings were destroyed in Orikhove, X in Vrubivka, X in Lysychanks, and X in Hirske. A total of X houses were destroyed in Nyrkove and Mykolaivka. The village of Synetskyi near Sievierodonetsk sustained serious damage. Background: On X June, Russian occupation forces destroyed one of the symbols of Sievierodonetsk, the Ice Palace ice rink.

airforces,bezpilotnyky

Russians attack Ukraine with 9 Shahed UAVs and 2 missiles: 7 drones destroyed

The Russian occupying forces have launched nine Shahed-type attack drones and two missiles to strike Ukraine on the night of 13-14 November. The Ukrainian air defence forces have managed to bring down seven Russian UAVs. Source: Ukrainian Air Force on Telegram Quote from the Ukrainian Air Force: "The Ukrainian Air Force, jointly with the Ukrainian air defence forces, downed seven Shahed-136/131 attack UAVs during combat operations." Details: The Russians launched drones from the city of Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Russia's Krasnodar Krai), an Iskander-M ballistic missile from the area of the city of Dzhankoi (Russian-occupied Crimea), and a Kh-35 guided missile from the airspace of the temporarily occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

Russians attack Ukraine with X Shahed UAVs and X missiles: X drones destroyed

The Russian occupying forces have launched nine Shahed-type attack drones and two missiles to strike Ukraine on the night of XX-XX November. The Ukrainian air defence forces have managed to bring down seven Russian UAVs. Source: Ukrainian Air Force on Telegram Quote from the Ukrainian Air Force: "The Ukrainian Air Force, jointly with the Ukrainian air defence forces, downed seven Shahed-XXX/XXX attack UAVs during combat operations." Details: The Russians launched drones from the city of Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Russia's Krasnodar Krai), an Iskander-M ballistic missile from the area of the city of Dzhankoi (Russian-occupied Crimea), and a Kh-XX guided missile from the airspace of the temporarily occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

dnipropetrovska-oblast,rosija,vijna

Dnipropetrovsk region: Russians fire 40 rockets at Nikopol

FRIDAY, 5 AUGUST, 2022, 07:43 Over the course of 24 hours, Russian forces have struck the Kryvyi Rih District of the Dnipropetrovsk region using Uragan MLRS and tubed artillery, they sent an X-59 missile to the Mirovsky community, and fired twice at Nikopol using Grads, releasing 40 rockets. Source: Valentyn Reznichenko, the head of the Oblast State Administration of Dnipropetrovsk region, on Telegram Details: As reported, up to 10 private houses and outbuildings were damaged in Nikopol. A fire started at a local business, destroying a bus and several cars. No casualties have been reported. Russian forces directed an X-59 missile at the Myrivska hromada [Amalgamated Territorial Community - ed.]. Housing has been destroyed and a gas pipeline disabled. Preliminary reports indicate there are no casualties. The Russians hit the Kryvyi Rih district using Uragan MLRS and tubed artillery. The hromadas of Karpivska and Zelenodolsk came under Russian fire.

Dnipropetrovsk region: Russians fire XX rockets at Nikopol

FRIDAY, X AUGUST, XXXX, XX:XX Over the course of XX hours, Russian forces have struck the Kryvyi Rih District of the Dnipropetrovsk region using Uragan MLRS and tubed artillery, they sent an X-XX missile to the Mirovsky community, and fired twice at Nikopol using Grads, releasing XX rockets. Source: Valentyn Reznichenko, the head of the Oblast State Administration of Dnipropetrovsk region, on Telegram Details: As reported, up to XX private houses and outbuildings were damaged in Nikopol. A fire started at a local business, destroying a bus and several cars. No casualties have been reported. Russian forces directed an X-XX missile at the Myrivska hromada [Amalgamated Territorial Community - ed.]. Housing has been destroyed and a gas pipeline disabled. Preliminary reports indicate there are no casualties. The Russians hit the Kryvyi Rih district using Uragan MLRS and tubed artillery. The hromadas of Karpivska and Zelenodolsk came under Russian fire.

mobilization,rosija,putin,ubivstvo

Widow of Russian colonel who shot himself with 5 bullets writes letter to Putin

Yulia, the widow of the deputy head of the Pacific Higher Naval School [one of the Russian Navy's two higher educational institutions], Vadim Boyko, wrote an open letter to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, in which she says that her husband committed "self-execution" after being accused of failing Putin's conscription measures. Source: Latvia-based Russian media outlet Meduza Details: The woman asks Putin to oversee the investigation into the death of her husband, who, according to media reports, committed suicide at his workplace. The letter is dated 20 November. In her letter, Yulia Boyko said that on 16 September, a conscription point was deployed at the school where her husband worked. Russian Colonel Vadim Boyko was put in charge of managing the registration, accommodation and control of the conscripts. Since then, she said "he has hardly spent any nights at home, tried to solve the problems that arose, but did not receive any support from the leadership. At some point, he realised that he was being ‘made a scapegoat’ for all of the failures and shortcomings". Then her husband was sent to the training ground in the village of Sergeyevka, Primorsky Krai [Russian Far East], where he was to be responsible for the repair of military equipment to be sent to Ukraine to the combat zone, as well as for the training of conscripts. Yulia says that her husband faced difficulties, because "it was impossible to perform combat missions with such equipment", but Commodore Oleg Zhuravlev, the head of the military school, did not provide any assistance to him. According to the woman, her husband had had insomnia for about a month; during which time he lost 15 kilograms of weight. On 14 November, representatives of a commission from the city of Khabarovsk [Russian Far East] visited the training ground to handle the complaints of the conscripts. She wrote that Commodore Zhuravlev, the head of the military school, "showed the skill of disguise" and went on sick leave, and her husband was informed that he would face criminal liability. Quote from Yulia’s letter: "The inspectors openly informed Colonel Boyko that he would be held liable for over 100 million roubles for the loss and damage of state property and would be held criminally liable for confiscation of property." The body of her husband was found on the morning of 16 November. According to his wife, her husband went from the training ground to the building of the Naval School in the city of Vladivostok and entered the office of his superior. Quote from Yulia’s letter: "Yes, he enters his [superior’s] office, and not his own, as all the media write, sits in his chair and fires five bullets using a service weapon, but does not aim at his head, does not aim to end it all as soon as possible." Meduza noted that this is probably the first case of such a suicide in Russia, which was, in fact, self-execution. Yulia Boyko believes that by his actions, her husband "clearly wanted to attract the attention of the leadership of the Russian Federation and give them a signal that there is a problem, that something needs to be done, that the Motherland is in danger". The body of Vadim Boyko was found on 16 November, with several gunshot wounds, at the Naval School. Media reported that five bullet casings and four Makarov pistols were found at the scene. Law enforcement agencies did not comment on this.

Widow of Russian colonel who shot himself with X bullets writes letter to Putin

Yulia, the widow of the deputy head of the Pacific Higher Naval School [one of the Russian Navy's two higher educational institutions], Vadim Boyko, wrote an open letter to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, in which she says that her husband committed "self-execution" after being accused of failing Putin's conscription measures. Source: Latvia-based Russian media outlet Meduza Details: The woman asks Putin to oversee the investigation into the death of her husband, who, according to media reports, committed suicide at his workplace. The letter is dated XX November. In her letter, Yulia Boyko said that on XX September, a conscription point was deployed at the school where her husband worked. Russian Colonel Vadim Boyko was put in charge of managing the registration, accommodation and control of the conscripts. Since then, she said "he has hardly spent any nights at home, tried to solve the problems that arose, but did not receive any support from the leadership. At some point, he realised that he was being ‘made a scapegoat’ for all of the failures and shortcomings". Then her husband was sent to the training ground in the village of Sergeyevka, Primorsky Krai [Russian Far East], where he was to be responsible for the repair of military equipment to be sent to Ukraine to the combat zone, as well as for the training of conscripts. Yulia says that her husband faced difficulties, because "it was impossible to perform combat missions with such equipment", but Commodore Oleg Zhuravlev, the head of the military school, did not provide any assistance to him. According to the woman, her husband had had insomnia for about a month; during which time he lost XX kilograms of weight. On XX November, representatives of a commission from the city of Khabarovsk [Russian Far East] visited the training ground to handle the complaints of the conscripts. She wrote that Commodore Zhuravlev, the head of the military school, "showed the skill of disguise" and went on sick leave, and her husband was informed that he would face criminal liability. Quote from Yulia’s letter: "The inspectors openly informed Colonel Boyko that he would be held liable for over XXX million roubles for the loss and damage of state property and would be held criminally liable for confiscation of property." The body of her husband was found on the morning of XX November. According to his wife, her husband went from the training ground to the building of the Naval School in the city of Vladivostok and entered the office of his superior. Quote from Yulia’s letter: "Yes, he enters his [superior’s] office, and not his own, as all the media write, sits in his chair and fires five bullets using a service weapon, but does not aim at his head, does not aim to end it all as soon as possible." Meduza noted that this is probably the first case of such a suicide in Russia, which was, in fact, self-execution. Yulia Boyko believes that by his actions, her husband "clearly wanted to attract the attention of the leadership of the Russian Federation and give them a signal that there is a problem, that something needs to be done, that the Motherland is in danger". The body of Vadim Boyko was found on XX November, with several gunshot wounds, at the Naval School. Media reported that five bullet casings and four Makarov pistols were found at the scene. Law enforcement agencies did not comment on this.

help-to-ukraine,sanktsiji,lithuania,shtraf

Lithuania will contribute funds from fines for non-compliance with sanctions to Ukraine's recovery

Lithuania will donate the funds from fines for non-compliance with international and national sanctions to the Development Cooperation Fund for Ukraine's recovery. Source: LRT, a Lithuanian public broadcaster Details: LRT noted that an amendment to the law On Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid, supported by 99 members of the Lithuanian parliament, provides for this. Based on the amendment, the fund will receive funds from fines and confiscated assets in case of non-compliance with international or national sanctions. The amendment also clarifies that these funds will be used exclusively to support measures related to the recovery and rebuilding of Ukraine after the Russian aggression. This amendment will be effective for ten years, until January 2034. "The goal is for Lithuania to make a joint contribution to Ukraine's recovery and to demonstrate its strong commitment to supporting Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression," said Lithuanian Deputy Foreign Minister Jovita Neliupšienė, presenting the project in parliament. The official said Lithuania would act to facilitate Ukraine's recovery on its own rather than waiting for a decision from the European Union or at international level. Under the Code of Administrative Offences, violation of international sanctions or restrictive measures imposed by Lithuanian law is punishable by a fine of €200 to €6,000. The Lithuanian Foreign Ministry initiated this amendment. "Such a step would demonstrate Lithuania's firm stance in supporting Ukraine, suffering from Russian aggression, and would contribute to the efforts of the international community to ensure the fundamental principle that the aggressor must pay for the damage it has caused," the project's cover letter reads. The foreign ministry estimated the damage Russia has caused in Ukraine at €700 billion. The European Union has imposed sanctions on 1,473 Russian and Belarusian citizens and 207 legal entities. These sanctions have resulted in the freezing of assets worth €215 billion in EU member states, as well as the immobilisation of assets of Russia's Central Bank worth around €300 billion in the EU and G7 countries.

Lithuania will contribute funds from fines for non-compliance with sanctions to Ukraine's recovery

Lithuania will donate the funds from fines for non-compliance with international and national sanctions to the Development Cooperation Fund for Ukraine's recovery. Source: LRT, a Lithuanian public broadcaster Details: LRT noted that an amendment to the law On Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid, supported by XX members of the Lithuanian parliament, provides for this. Based on the amendment, the fund will receive funds from fines and confiscated assets in case of non-compliance with international or national sanctions. The amendment also clarifies that these funds will be used exclusively to support measures related to the recovery and rebuilding of Ukraine after the Russian aggression. This amendment will be effective for ten years, until January XXXX. "The goal is for Lithuania to make a joint contribution to Ukraine's recovery and to demonstrate its strong commitment to supporting Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression," said Lithuanian Deputy Foreign Minister Jovita Neliupšienė, presenting the project in parliament. The official said Lithuania would act to facilitate Ukraine's recovery on its own rather than waiting for a decision from the European Union or at international level. Under the Code of Administrative Offences, violation of international sanctions or restrictive measures imposed by Lithuanian law is punishable by a fine of €XXX to €X,XXX. The Lithuanian Foreign Ministry initiated this amendment. "Such a step would demonstrate Lithuania's firm stance in supporting Ukraine, suffering from Russian aggression, and would contribute to the efforts of the international community to ensure the fundamental principle that the aggressor must pay for the damage it has caused," the project's cover letter reads. The foreign ministry estimated the damage Russia has caused in Ukraine at €XXX billion. The European Union has imposed sanctions on X,XXX Russian and Belarusian citizens and XXX legal entities. These sanctions have resulted in the freezing of assets worth €XXX billion in EU member states, as well as the immobilisation of assets of Russia's Central Bank worth around €XXX billion in the EU and GX countries.

ubivstvo,donetsk-region,vijna

Russians killed a civilian in city of Toretsk

Pavlo Kyrylenko, Head of the Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, reported that the Russians killed one civilian in Donetsk Oblast on 5 November. Source: Kyrylenko on Telegram Details: Kyrylenko is specified that the person was killed by the occupiers in the city of Toretsk. Three more people in the oblast were injured over the past 24 hours. Since 24 February, 1,164 civilians have been killed and more than 2,500 have been injured in Donetsk Oblast.

Russians killed a civilian in city of Toretsk

Pavlo Kyrylenko, Head of the Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, reported that the Russians killed one civilian in Donetsk Oblast on X November. Source: Kyrylenko on Telegram Details: Kyrylenko is specified that the person was killed by the occupiers in the city of Toretsk. Three more people in the oblast were injured over the past XX hours. Since XX February, X,XXX civilians have been killed and more than X,XXX have been injured in Donetsk Oblast.

counteroffensive,luganska-oblast,deoccupation,zbrojni-sili

Ukraine's Armed Forces advance in Luhansk Oblast, good news coming soon

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are advancing on the Svatove-Kreminna front, good news from Luhansk Oblast are expected soon. Source: Serhii Haidai, Head of Luhansk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "We are moving forward little by little [on the Svatove-Kreminna front – ed.]. However, the Russians managed to bring a huge amount of equipment and personnel there, including newly conscripted, and convicts, and Kadyrovites, and regular troops, and part of the paratroopers who were transferred from the Kherson front. Therefore, advancing is very difficult. A quick operation should not be expected. But I am sure that in the near future, the General Staff will please us with good news." Details: Haidai also agreed with the statement that this winter will be crucial to "solve" the issue of the Luhansk front. He believes that at the end of winter, Ukraine’s Armed Forces will be able to reach the "border" of the oblast [with Russia] as it was before 24 February. In addition, Haidai has reported that the Russian military is trying to wear down the Ukrainian defenders in Luhansk Oblast, throwing convicts and conscripts to the front lines. Almost all the houses around the cities of Svatove and Kreminna are held by militants. Haidai also confirmed that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are defending on the Bilohorivka front. Background: On 17 November, Haidai reported that fierce fighting continued on two fronts, Svatove-Kreminna and Bilohorivka, in Luhansk Oblast. On 23 November, Head of Luhansk Oblast Military Administration reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be able to give "new positive news" from Luhansk Oblast, on the Svatove – Kreminna front, with the onset of sub-zero temperatures, and that the initiative on the front is in the hands of the Ukrainian military.

Ukraine's Armed Forces advance in Luhansk Oblast, good news coming soon

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are advancing on the Svatove-Kreminna front, good news from Luhansk Oblast are expected soon. Source: Serhii Haidai, Head of Luhansk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "We are moving forward little by little [on the Svatove-Kreminna front – ed.]. However, the Russians managed to bring a huge amount of equipment and personnel there, including newly conscripted, and convicts, and Kadyrovites, and regular troops, and part of the paratroopers who were transferred from the Kherson front. Therefore, advancing is very difficult. A quick operation should not be expected. But I am sure that in the near future, the General Staff will please us with good news." Details: Haidai also agreed with the statement that this winter will be crucial to "solve" the issue of the Luhansk front. He believes that at the end of winter, Ukraine’s Armed Forces will be able to reach the "border" of the oblast [with Russia] as it was before XX February. In addition, Haidai has reported that the Russian military is trying to wear down the Ukrainian defenders in Luhansk Oblast, throwing convicts and conscripts to the front lines. Almost all the houses around the cities of Svatove and Kreminna are held by militants. Haidai also confirmed that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are defending on the Bilohorivka front. Background: On XX November, Haidai reported that fierce fighting continued on two fronts, Svatove-Kreminna and Bilohorivka, in Luhansk Oblast. On XX November, Head of Luhansk Oblast Military Administration reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be able to give "new positive news" from Luhansk Oblast, on the Svatove – Kreminna front, with the onset of sub-zero temperatures, and that the initiative on the front is in the hands of the Ukrainian military.

danija,avia,ukrajina

Ukrainian pilots in Denmark fly F-16s, but with instructors

In Denmark, Ukrainian pilots are already flying F-16 aircraft with instructors. Source: Ukrinform news agency, with reference to Yurii Ihnat, the spokesman of the Air Force Command of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, during a briefing at the Ukraine Media Center Quote: "Before that, there were light-engine aircraft of the NATO model, which allowed for easier transition to the F-16s. Now these are flights with an instructor. Every day, the number of Ukrainian pilots who undergo training and perform the tasks set before them by the instructor may increase." Details: After that, Ukrainian pilots will learn to fly independently and then get some conbat training in order to "learn how to fight on this aircraft." In addition to Denmark, Ukrainian pilots are trained in the USA and the UK. In addition to pilots, ground personnel, combat control officers and aviation engineering service officers are trained there. Background: At the beginning of October, Ihnat said that new groups of military pilots who will learn to fly the US F-16 fighter jet in the future are being formed in Ukraine, while some pilots are already training on flight simulators of these jets.

Ukrainian pilots in Denmark fly F-XXs, but with instructors

In Denmark, Ukrainian pilots are already flying F-XX aircraft with instructors. Source: Ukrinform news agency, with reference to Yurii Ihnat, the spokesman of the Air Force Command of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, during a briefing at the Ukraine Media Center Quote: "Before that, there were light-engine aircraft of the NATO model, which allowed for easier transition to the F-XXs. Now these are flights with an instructor. Every day, the number of Ukrainian pilots who undergo training and perform the tasks set before them by the instructor may increase." Details: After that, Ukrainian pilots will learn to fly independently and then get some conbat training in order to "learn how to fight on this aircraft." In addition to Denmark, Ukrainian pilots are trained in the USA and the UK. In addition to pilots, ground personnel, combat control officers and aviation engineering service officers are trained there. Background: At the beginning of October, Ihnat said that new groups of military pilots who will learn to fly the US F-XX fighter jet in the future are being formed in Ukraine, while some pilots are already training on flight simulators of these jets.

rosija,zbrojni-sili,mikolajivska-oblast,vijna

Russian drone guiding artillery shot down in Mykolaiv region

ROMAN PETRENKO – SUNDAY, 26 JUNE 2022, 09:24 On the morning of 26 June, servicemen from Pivden [South] Air Command discovered and destroyed an operational-tactical unmanned aerial vehicle. Source: Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with reference to Pivden [South] Air Command Details: It was reported that this Russian UAV was used to conduct air reconnaissance and artillery guidance in Mykolaiv Oblast. The military has stressed that the threat of missile strikes remains and asks people not to ignore the air-raid sirens. Background: Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners have downed a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle that was carrying out supplementary target reconnaissance following Saturday’s missile attacks by Russian forces. A similar UAV was shot down on 24 June.

Russian drone guiding artillery shot down in Mykolaiv region

ROMAN PETRENKO – SUNDAY, XX JUNE XXXX, XX:XX On the morning of XX June, servicemen from Pivden [South] Air Command discovered and destroyed an operational-tactical unmanned aerial vehicle. Source: Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with reference to Pivden [South] Air Command Details: It was reported that this Russian UAV was used to conduct air reconnaissance and artillery guidance in Mykolaiv Oblast. The military has stressed that the threat of missile strikes remains and asks people not to ignore the air-raid sirens. Background: Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners have downed a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle that was carrying out supplementary target reconnaissance following Saturday’s missile attacks by Russian forces. A similar UAV was shot down on XX June.

vijna,zbrojni-sili

Ukrainian infantry shot down aggressors’ drone

Kateryna Tyshchenko – Tuesday, 14 June 2022, 21:50 Ukrainian military personnel have shared a photo of a downed Russian Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicle. Source: the 58th Independent Motorised Infantry Brigade, named after Hetman Ivan Vyhovsky Quote: "Our fighters, as always, are destroying not only the aggressors, but also their eyes in the sky." "This is an Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicle." Background: The electronic combat unit of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shared a photo of another downed aggressors’ Orlan-10 UAV earlier on Tuesday, June 14th. The military did not disclose when and where the UAV had been shot down.

Ukrainian infantry shot down aggressors’ drone

Kateryna Tyshchenko – Tuesday, XX June XXXX, XX:XX Ukrainian military personnel have shared a photo of a downed Russian Orlan-XX unmanned aerial vehicle. Source: the XXth Independent Motorised Infantry Brigade, named after Hetman Ivan Vyhovsky Quote: "Our fighters, as always, are destroying not only the aggressors, but also their eyes in the sky." "This is an Orlan-XX unmanned aerial vehicle." Background: The electronic combat unit of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shared a photo of another downed aggressors’ Orlan-XX UAV earlier on Tuesday, June XXth. The military did not disclose when and where the UAV had been shot down.

zelensky,kitaj,vijna,ukrajina

Zelenskyy on support for Ukraine: China's leader hesitates

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, believes that the President of China, Xi Jinping, is one of those still hesitating to support Ukraine, but Ukraine sends signals to various states and waits for a response. Source: Zelenskyy at a joint briefing with the leaders of Moldova, Slovenia, Slovakia and Croatia Quote: "There are still countries that find it difficult to be on our side for various reasons. What do we have with the leader of China? This is one of the leaders who hesitate. It is important for us to do everything to involve the maximum number of states in the victory in the war. It seems to me that in general, this is the victory of the world over war. This should have been an example for the whole world and for all great powers that are thinking about aggression. Therefore, we send signals to such states and say that we are ready to meet, discuss, talk and together defeat the aggression of the Russian Federation. We are waiting for the answers of some states." Background: On 24 February, Zelenskyy said he would like to hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Later, it was reported that the Chinese leader planned to talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after he met with Putin in Moscow. This conversation was to be the first since the beginning of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine. On 20-22 March, Xi Jinping visited Russia, where he met with Vladimir Putin and signed agreements to continue the strategic partnership between the two countries. The leaders of Russia and China, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, have issued a joint statement, claiming that their countries' relations are not a military-political alliance, are not of a block or confrontational nature, and are not directed against third countries. Afterwards, Zelenskyy said he wanted to talk to Xi Jinping but did not receive a return offer. On 29 March, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced inviting Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit Ukraine.

Zelenskyy on support for Ukraine: China's leader hesitates

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, believes that the President of China, Xi Jinping, is one of those still hesitating to support Ukraine, but Ukraine sends signals to various states and waits for a response. Source: Zelenskyy at a joint briefing with the leaders of Moldova, Slovenia, Slovakia and Croatia Quote: "There are still countries that find it difficult to be on our side for various reasons. What do we have with the leader of China? This is one of the leaders who hesitate. It is important for us to do everything to involve the maximum number of states in the victory in the war. It seems to me that in general, this is the victory of the world over war. This should have been an example for the whole world and for all great powers that are thinking about aggression. Therefore, we send signals to such states and say that we are ready to meet, discuss, talk and together defeat the aggression of the Russian Federation. We are waiting for the answers of some states." Background: On XX February, Zelenskyy said he would like to hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Later, it was reported that the Chinese leader planned to talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after he met with Putin in Moscow. This conversation was to be the first since the beginning of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine. On XX-XX March, Xi Jinping visited Russia, where he met with Vladimir Putin and signed agreements to continue the strategic partnership between the two countries. The leaders of Russia and China, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, have issued a joint statement, claiming that their countries' relations are not a military-political alliance, are not of a block or confrontational nature, and are not directed against third countries. Afterwards, Zelenskyy said he wanted to talk to Xi Jinping but did not receive a return offer. On XX March, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced inviting Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit Ukraine.

rosija,sumska-oblast,obstril

Russian forces target 7 areas in Sumy Oblast

Russian forces attacked seven hromadas in Sumy Oblast over the course of 21 March. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a city, town or village and its adjacent territories – ed.] Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration on Facebook Details: The Bilopillia hromada was hit with 13 mortar-launched bombs and 89 grenades launched from AGS-17 grenade launchers. Russian forces also deployed an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to drop a VOG explosive device on the hromada. The Velyka Pysarivka hromada was hit with 20 mortar-launched bombs. The Svesa hromada was hit with 12 mortar-launched bombs. Russian forces fired 19 mortar bombs on the Yunakivka hromada. They fired 10 mortar bombs on the Esman hromada. The Russians deployed 152-mm tubed artillery to shell the Nova Sloboda hromada, hitting it a total of 20 times. The Seredyna-Buda hromada was hit with two mortar-launched bombs. There were no civilian casualties. Civilian infrastructure in these hromadas sustained no structural damage following the Russian attacks.

Russian forces target X areas in Sumy Oblast

Russian forces attacked seven hromadas in Sumy Oblast over the course of XX March. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a city, town or village and its adjacent territories – ed.] Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration on Facebook Details: The Bilopillia hromada was hit with XX mortar-launched bombs and XX grenades launched from AGS-XX grenade launchers. Russian forces also deployed an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to drop a VOG explosive device on the hromada. The Velyka Pysarivka hromada was hit with XX mortar-launched bombs. The Svesa hromada was hit with XX mortar-launched bombs. Russian forces fired XX mortar bombs on the Yunakivka hromada. They fired XX mortar bombs on the Esman hromada. The Russians deployed XXX-mm tubed artillery to shell the Nova Sloboda hromada, hitting it a total of XX times. The Seredyna-Buda hromada was hit with two mortar-launched bombs. There were no civilian casualties. Civilian infrastructure in these hromadas sustained no structural damage following the Russian attacks.

diti,vijna

Russian invaders have already killed 318 Ukrainian children

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO – THURSDAY, 16 JUNE 2022, 09:10 As many as 318 Ukrainian children have already died at the hands of Russian forces since 24 February 2022. Source: Office of the Prosecutor General [of Ukraine – ed.] Quote: "As of the morning of 16 June 2022, nearly 900 children in Ukraine have suffered as a result of the Russian Federation's full-scale armed aggression. According to official information from juvenile prosecutors, 318 children have been killed and more than 581 injured. These figures are not final as work is underway to ascertain them in places where active hostilities are taking place and in the temporarily occupied and liberated territories." Details: Children have been most affected in Donetsk Oblast (297), Kharkiv Oblast (170), Kyiv Oblast (116), Chernihiv Oblast (68), Luhansk Oblast (54), Kherson Oblast (52), Mykolaiv Oblast (48), Zaporizhia Oblast (30) and Sumy Oblast (17). On 14 June, a two-month-old infant who had been seriously injured after Russian troops shelled the town of Uhledar, Donetsk Oblast, was taken to a medical facility. It was reported that two families and their five children were killed in Mariupol on 15 March due to an air strike on residential buildings by the occupying forces. It also became known that on 24 February, a mother and her 16-year-old son came under tank fire on their way out of the village of Martovo, Chuhuyiv district, Kharkiv Oblast, which resulted in a shrapnel injury to the child. Information about a war crime against a child can be provided through the single evidence hub: warcrimes.gov.ua and by phone: +380961004438, +380683235856.

Russian invaders have already killed XXX Ukrainian children

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO – THURSDAY, XX JUNE XXXX, XX:XX As many as XXX Ukrainian children have already died at the hands of Russian forces since XX February XXXX. Source: Office of the Prosecutor General [of Ukraine – ed.] Quote: "As of the morning of XX June XXXX, nearly XXX children in Ukraine have suffered as a result of the Russian Federation's full-scale armed aggression. According to official information from juvenile prosecutors, XXX children have been killed and more than XXX injured. These figures are not final as work is underway to ascertain them in places where active hostilities are taking place and in the temporarily occupied and liberated territories." Details: Children have been most affected in Donetsk Oblast (XXX), Kharkiv Oblast (XXX), Kyiv Oblast (XXX), Chernihiv Oblast (XX), Luhansk Oblast (XX), Kherson Oblast (XX), Mykolaiv Oblast (XX), Zaporizhia Oblast (XX) and Sumy Oblast (XX). On XX June, a two-month-old infant who had been seriously injured after Russian troops shelled the town of Uhledar, Donetsk Oblast, was taken to a medical facility. It was reported that two families and their five children were killed in Mariupol on XX March due to an air strike on residential buildings by the occupying forces. It also became known that on XX February, a mother and her XX-year-old son came under tank fire on their way out of the village of Martovo, Chuhuyiv district, Kharkiv Oblast, which resulted in a shrapnel injury to the child. Information about a war crime against a child can be provided through the single evidence hub: warcrimes.gov.ua and by phone: +XXXXXXXXXXXX, +XXXXXXXXXXXX.

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Ukraine speculates that Russia may not have control over troops storming nuclear power plant

Alyona Mazurenko – Friday, 4 March 2022, 16:08 The leader of President Zelenskyy’s Sluha Narodu [Servant of the People] party and one of the participants in the talks between Ukraine and Russia, David Arakhamiya, believes that Russia does not have much control over the Russian-allied forces sent by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, so-called Kadyrovites, that seized nuclear facilities in Ukraine. Source: Briefing with David Arakhamiya and Adviser to the President’s Office Mykhaylo Podolyak Quote: "There are several layers to this issue: the issue of war, as well as legal and investigative issues. Even if we assume that there will be a peace agreement, it does not mean that a certain number of people who are guilty of this will not be held responsible. "At present, nuclear facilities are run by the Kadyrovites. They killed several workers who had studied and worked for decades to oversee nuclear safety. "When the attack on these facilities began, we were telling the whole world that we could not...And even Russia, we believe, cannot know for sure what these Chechen militants have in mind. "They can blackmail Russia and say, 'Give Chechnya independence'. "The situation at present is that terrorist groups have seized nuclear facilities". Details: According to Arakhamiya, during talks with Russia, Ukraine proposed creating a no-fly and conflict-free zone within a 30-km radius around nuclear facilities. However, according to him, the Russian side did not agree.

Ukraine speculates that Russia may not have control over troops storming nuclear power plant

Alyona Mazurenko – Friday, X March XXXX, XX:XX The leader of President Zelenskyy’s Sluha Narodu [Servant of the People] party and one of the participants in the talks between Ukraine and Russia, David Arakhamiya, believes that Russia does not have much control over the Russian-allied forces sent by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, so-called Kadyrovites, that seized nuclear facilities in Ukraine. Source: Briefing with David Arakhamiya and Adviser to the President’s Office Mykhaylo Podolyak Quote: "There are several layers to this issue: the issue of war, as well as legal and investigative issues. Even if we assume that there will be a peace agreement, it does not mean that a certain number of people who are guilty of this will not be held responsible. "At present, nuclear facilities are run by the Kadyrovites. They killed several workers who had studied and worked for decades to oversee nuclear safety. "When the attack on these facilities began, we were telling the whole world that we could not...And even Russia, we believe, cannot know for sure what these Chechen militants have in mind. "They can blackmail Russia and say, 'Give Chechnya independence'. "The situation at present is that terrorist groups have seized nuclear facilities". Details: According to Arakhamiya, during talks with Russia, Ukraine proposed creating a no-fly and conflict-free zone within a XX-km radius around nuclear facilities. However, according to him, the Russian side did not agree.

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Ukrainians in the EU urged to hold large-scale rallies demanding Ukraine's expedited accession

Sunday, 6 March 2022, 15:46 Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba called on Ukrainians in the European Union to mobilise for next week's large-scale actions in support of Ukraine's rapid accession to the EU. The chief diplomat said this at a briefing on Sunday, "European Pravda" reports. Quote: "I appeal to every Ukrainian, every Ukrainian living abroad or temporarily staying there and every member of the Ukrainian diaspora to mobilise and hold powerful public events in all European Union countries next week in support of Ukraine's accession to the European Union as soon as possible." Kuleba asked Ukrainians to unite with local activists and the media to build a strong campaign in support of Ukraine's speedy accession to the EU, as he said it was a unique moment. Quote: "We see an increase in support for our country's membership in the EU in all the countries of the European Union. Hundreds of thousands and millions of EU citizens are on your side. Reach out to them, mobilise and make their governments hear them and decide to approve EU membership for Ukraine as soon as possible." As you know, on 1 March, the European Union officially began the procedure of consideration of the Ukrainian application for membership after the relevant application was signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. For more details on Ukraine's application for membership, see EuroPravda’s the explanatory video or read the article "Towards the EU in turbo mode: how and when Ukraine's application for accelerated accession will be considered". https://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2022/03/6/7328834/

Ukrainians in the EU urged to hold large-scale rallies demanding Ukraine's expedited accession

Sunday, X March XXXX, XX:XX Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba called on Ukrainians in the European Union to mobilise for next week's large-scale actions in support of Ukraine's rapid accession to the EU. The chief diplomat said this at a briefing on Sunday, "European Pravda" reports. Quote: "I appeal to every Ukrainian, every Ukrainian living abroad or temporarily staying there and every member of the Ukrainian diaspora to mobilise and hold powerful public events in all European Union countries next week in support of Ukraine's accession to the European Union as soon as possible." Kuleba asked Ukrainians to unite with local activists and the media to build a strong campaign in support of Ukraine's speedy accession to the EU, as he said it was a unique moment. Quote: "We see an increase in support for our country's membership in the EU in all the countries of the European Union. Hundreds of thousands and millions of EU citizens are on your side. Reach out to them, mobilise and make their governments hear them and decide to approve EU membership for Ukraine as soon as possible." As you know, on X March, the European Union officially began the procedure of consideration of the Ukrainian application for membership after the relevant application was signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. For more details on Ukraine's application for membership, see EuroPravda’s the explanatory video or read the article "Towards the EU in turbo mode: how and when Ukraine's application for accelerated accession will be considered". https://www.pravda.com.ua/news/XXXX/XX/X/XXXXXXX/

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This week has been critically important for our offensive actions – Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that this week is very important for Ukraine’s offensive actions and has thanked Ukrainian soldiers. Source: the President’s evening address Quote from Zelenskyy: "This week is coming to an end – a very important week for all of us, for our defence, for our steps forward, for our offensive actions. And it is time to thank all our warriors. Those who have distinguished themselves this week." Details: According to the President, the Tavria front is "the toughest". He thanked the marines of the 35th Separate Brigade, the paratroopers of the "Seventy-ninth", the 130th Separate Reconnaissance Battalion, the 68th Separate Hunting Brigade, the 23rd Separate Mechanised Brigade, and the artillerymen of the 44th Brigade. The President especially mentioned the company of attack drones of the 47th Separate Mechanised Brigade led by Chief Sergeant Rustam Mustafaiev, and the crew of an armoured demining vehicle of the 70th Separate Support Regiment – Senior Sergeant Mykola Nikandrov and Junior Sergeant Roman Lisin. He also thanked the National Guard and noted Senior Sergeant Vasyl Kovylin and Platoon Commander Denys Zelenyi, the 4th Operational Battalion, and the 1st Presidential Brigade of the National Guard, who are carrying out tasks in Luhansk Oblast near Bilohorivka. The President also singled out the Lutsk and Lviv border guard detachments. "Senior Soldier Vasyl Kutsyk, Avdiivka front, is very effective in repelling attacks. Thank you! Sergeant Vadym Druzhyna, Siversk front, successfully ‘subtracts’ enemy soldiers and equipment. Thank you!" he said. Zelenskyy also said that during the week, Ukrainian defenders of the sky carried out more than a hundred group airstrikes on Russian positions and rear areas. "Almost three dozen missiles and about fifty attack drones were destroyed in seven days. And I would like to celebrate the defenders of the sky over the Kyiv region, the 96th Kyiv Air Defence Missile Brigade of the Air Force. All Kalibrs and Kinzhals were destroyed during these attacks," the President said.

This week has been critically important for our offensive actions – Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that this week is very important for Ukraine’s offensive actions and has thanked Ukrainian soldiers. Source: the President’s evening address Quote from Zelenskyy: "This week is coming to an end – a very important week for all of us, for our defence, for our steps forward, for our offensive actions. And it is time to thank all our warriors. Those who have distinguished themselves this week." Details: According to the President, the Tavria front is "the toughest". He thanked the marines of the XXth Separate Brigade, the paratroopers of the "Seventy-ninth", the XXXth Separate Reconnaissance Battalion, the XXth Separate Hunting Brigade, the XXrd Separate Mechanised Brigade, and the artillerymen of the XXth Brigade. The President especially mentioned the company of attack drones of the XXth Separate Mechanised Brigade led by Chief Sergeant Rustam Mustafaiev, and the crew of an armoured demining vehicle of the XXth Separate Support Regiment – Senior Sergeant Mykola Nikandrov and Junior Sergeant Roman Lisin. He also thanked the National Guard and noted Senior Sergeant Vasyl Kovylin and Platoon Commander Denys Zelenyi, the Xth Operational Battalion, and the Xst Presidential Brigade of the National Guard, who are carrying out tasks in Luhansk Oblast near Bilohorivka. The President also singled out the Lutsk and Lviv border guard detachments. "Senior Soldier Vasyl Kutsyk, Avdiivka front, is very effective in repelling attacks. Thank you! Sergeant Vadym Druzhyna, Siversk front, successfully ‘subtracts’ enemy soldiers and equipment. Thank you!" he said. Zelenskyy also said that during the week, Ukrainian defenders of the sky carried out more than a hundred group airstrikes on Russian positions and rear areas. "Almost three dozen missiles and about fifty attack drones were destroyed in seven days. And I would like to celebrate the defenders of the sky over the Kyiv region, the XXth Kyiv Air Defence Missile Brigade of the Air Force. All Kalibrs and Kinzhals were destroyed during these attacks," the President said.

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Four civilians killed in Russian attacks over past 24 hours

Four Ukrainian civilians were killed in Russian attacks on 15 April. Source: Military Media Center, a media platform for Ukraine's defence and security forces Details: Sixteen more civilians have been injured in the Russian strikes. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has stated that Russian troops hit the territory of eight of the country’s oblasts over the past 24 hours. A total of 97 settlements have been attacked with various types of weapons (mortars, tanks, artillery, multiple rocket launchers, S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems, UAVs, and tactical aircraft), and 60 infrastructure facilities were confirmed to have been damaged. Background: Russian forces hit the city of Kherson on 15 April, killing two women, a mother and her daughter.

Four civilians killed in Russian attacks over past XX hours

Four Ukrainian civilians were killed in Russian attacks on XX April. Source: Military Media Center, a media platform for Ukraine's defence and security forces Details: Sixteen more civilians have been injured in the Russian strikes. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has stated that Russian troops hit the territory of eight of the country’s oblasts over the past XX hours. A total of XX settlements have been attacked with various types of weapons (mortars, tanks, artillery, multiple rocket launchers, S-XXX anti-aircraft missile systems, UAVs, and tactical aircraft), and XX infrastructure facilities were confirmed to have been damaged. Background: Russian forces hit the city of Kherson on XX April, killing two women, a mother and her daughter.

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Heat supply provided to 84% of consumers in liberated Kherson

Eighty-four per cent of consumers are currently connected to the centralised heat supply in the liberated city of Kherson. Source: Kyrylo Tymoshenko, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, during a briefing Quote: "Eighty-four per cent of consumers are connected to the centralised heat supply system in Kherson." Details: Tymoshenko said that the water supply has already been restored almost throughout the city, but the situation is more complicated in the oblast. "As of now [10 January – ed.], only 25% of settlements [in the Oblast – ed.] have water," Tymoshenko said.

Heat supply provided to XX% of consumers in liberated Kherson

Eighty-four per cent of consumers are currently connected to the centralised heat supply in the liberated city of Kherson. Source: Kyrylo Tymoshenko, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, during a briefing Quote: "Eighty-four per cent of consumers are connected to the centralised heat supply system in Kherson." Details: Tymoshenko said that the water supply has already been restored almost throughout the city, but the situation is more complicated in the oblast. "As of now [XX January – ed.], only XX% of settlements [in the Oblast – ed.] have water," Tymoshenko said.

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Another country joins Zelenskyy's Peace Formula

Qatar will work with Ukraine to implement the Ukrainian Peace Formula proposed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Source: Zelenskyy in his evening video address on Friday, 28 July Details: Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani was reportedly in Kyiv on Friday. He had "very fruitful" talks with the Ukrainian president. Quote: "Most importantly, Qatar will be with us in implementing the Peace Formula, [siding with] joint global efforts. We agreed on cooperation for the return of Ukrainian children who were deported to Russia. We discussed the situation surrounding the Black Sea Grain Initiative... Thanks to Qatar for the responsible position."

Another country joins Zelenskyy's Peace Formula

Qatar will work with Ukraine to implement the Ukrainian Peace Formula proposed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Source: Zelenskyy in his evening video address on Friday, XX July Details: Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani was reportedly in Kyiv on Friday. He had "very fruitful" talks with the Ukrainian president. Quote: "Most importantly, Qatar will be with us in implementing the Peace Formula, [siding with] joint global efforts. We agreed on cooperation for the return of Ukrainian children who were deported to Russia. We discussed the situation surrounding the Black Sea Grain Initiative... Thanks to Qatar for the responsible position."

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Russian occupiers say residents of Kakhovka district will be forcibly removed from their homes

The Russian-backed puppet regime on the occupied territory of Kherson Oblast are planning to forcibly remove residents of the Kakhovka district from their homes. Source: RIA Novosti, a pro-Kremlin Russian media outlet Quote: "Coercive measures will be put in place as of 6 November in order to evacuate residents of the Kakhovka district of Kherson Oblast in light of the significant threat of military attacks in the area." Details: The Russian occupation authorities are expecting to evacuate all residents of the area within 15 kilometres from the Dnipro River over the course of three days. Volodymyr Saldo, the Russian-appointed puppet governor of Kherson Oblast, has said that up to 70,000 people will be "evacuated" from the area; he said that the evacuation has already begun. Previously: Russian occupiers are intimidating the residents of Kherson Oblast with their claims that Ukraine is preparing an attack on the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant. The Ukrainian government has denied these allegations and has said that Russian forces have planted mines at the dam and can at any moment flood the region and provoke a large-scale ecological disaster.

Russian occupiers say residents of Kakhovka district will be forcibly removed from their homes

The Russian-backed puppet regime on the occupied territory of Kherson Oblast are planning to forcibly remove residents of the Kakhovka district from their homes. Source: RIA Novosti, a pro-Kremlin Russian media outlet Quote: "Coercive measures will be put in place as of X November in order to evacuate residents of the Kakhovka district of Kherson Oblast in light of the significant threat of military attacks in the area." Details: The Russian occupation authorities are expecting to evacuate all residents of the area within XX kilometres from the Dnipro River over the course of three days. Volodymyr Saldo, the Russian-appointed puppet governor of Kherson Oblast, has said that up to XX,XXX people will be "evacuated" from the area; he said that the evacuation has already begun. Previously: Russian occupiers are intimidating the residents of Kherson Oblast with their claims that Ukraine is preparing an attack on the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant. The Ukrainian government has denied these allegations and has said that Russian forces have planted mines at the dam and can at any moment flood the region and provoke a large-scale ecological disaster.

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Russians unsuccessfully tried to regain lost position near Urozhaine

The Russians tried to regain their lost position near the settlement of Urozhaine yesterday (15 August), but were unsuccessful. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, information as of 06:00 on 16 August Quote: "The Russian Federation launched another air strike on Ukraine last night [15-16 August – ed.], using Iranian-made Shahed-136/131 attack drones. Information on the aftermath of this terrorist attack is currently being established." Details: Over the past day, Russian occupiers attacked the territory of Ukraine with air- and sea-launched missiles. In total, at least 28 cruise missiles of various types were launched: 4 Kh-22 cruise missiles, 20 Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles and 4 Kalibr cruise missiles. Air defences destroyed 16 Kh-101/Kh-555 and Kalibr cruise missiles. In addition, at least 8 launches of S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles were recorded in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts. In total, the Russians launched 42 missile and 56 air strikes over the past day, and fired 36 times from MLRSs at Ukrainian troops' positions and populated areas. Unfortunately, Russian terrorist attacks have resulted in civilian casualties, including children. Residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed. There were about 30 combat clashes over the past day. On the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the occupiers launched air strikes near Atynske, Yastrubyne and Pavlivka in Sumy Oblast. They fired using mortars and artillery on more than 30 settlements. On the Kupiansk front, the Russians conducted unsuccessful offensive operations in the areas southeast of Vilshany and east of Petropavlivka in Kharkiv Oblast. They carried out air strikes in the areas of Ivanivka, Zahryzove, Vilshany in Kharkiv Oblast and Stelmakhivka in Luhansk Oblast. The settlements of Kupiansk, Pishchane and Cherneshchyna in Kharkiv Oblast came under artillery and mortar fire. On the Lyman front, the occupiers conducted airstrikes in the areas of Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast and Siversk, Spirne, Vesele in Donetsk Oblast. The settlements of Kolodiazi and Siversk in the Donetsk region came under Russian artillery fire. On the Bakhmut front, the Russians launched airstrikes in the areas of Vasiukivka, Klishchiivka, Andriivka and Pivnichne, Donetsk Oblast. More than 15 settlements suffered from Russian artillery shelling. On the Avdiivka front, the occupiers conducted unsuccessful offensive actions in the area south of Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast. They carried out airstrikes in the areas of Avdiivka and Nevelske. Over 10 settlements came under artillery fire. On the Marinka front, Ukrainian defence forces continue to hold back the Russian offensive in the area of Marinka and Krasnohorivka in Donetsk Oblast. The Russians launched an airstrike in the area of Krasnohorivka, Donetsk Oblast. More than 10 settlements came under artillery fire. On the Shakhtarsk front, the occupiers made unsuccessful attempts to regain lost ground near Urozhaine, Donetsk Oblast. They carried out airstrikes in the areas of Velyka Novosilka, Makarivka, Staromaiorske and Urozhaine in Donetsk Oblast. More than 10 settlements came under artillery fire. On the Zaporizhzhia front, the Russians carried out air strikes in the areas of Omelnyk, Mala Tokmachka, Novodanylivka and Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. More than 25 settlements suffered from Russian artillery shelling. On the Kherson front, the occupiers conducted air strikes in the areas of Mykolaivka and Sadove in Kherson Oblast. Settlements such as Poniativka, Kherson, Novodmytrivka in Kherson Oblast and Ochakiv in Mykolaiv Oblast came under artillery fire. At the same time, the Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to conduct offensive operations on the Melitopol and Berdiansk fronts, consolidating their positions and conducting counter-battery operations. Over the past day, the Air Force of the Ukrainian Defence Forces carried out seven strikes on areas where the occupiers’ personnel, weapons and military equipment were concentrated. Over the past day, units of Rocket Forces and Artillery destroyed four artillery systems at their firing positions, one anti-aircraft missile system and another important target.

Russians unsuccessfully tried to regain lost position near Urozhaine

The Russians tried to regain their lost position near the settlement of Urozhaine yesterday (XX August), but were unsuccessful. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, information as of XX:XX on XX August Quote: "The Russian Federation launched another air strike on Ukraine last night [XX-XX August – ed.], using Iranian-made Shahed-XXX/XXX attack drones. Information on the aftermath of this terrorist attack is currently being established." Details: Over the past day, Russian occupiers attacked the territory of Ukraine with air- and sea-launched missiles. In total, at least XX cruise missiles of various types were launched: X Kh-XX cruise missiles, XX Kh-XXX/Kh-XXX cruise missiles and X Kalibr cruise missiles. Air defences destroyed XX Kh-XXX/Kh-XXX and Kalibr cruise missiles. In addition, at least X launches of S-XXX and S-XXX anti-aircraft guided missiles were recorded in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts. In total, the Russians launched XX missile and XX air strikes over the past day, and fired XX times from MLRSs at Ukrainian troops' positions and populated areas. Unfortunately, Russian terrorist attacks have resulted in civilian casualties, including children. Residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed. There were about XX combat clashes over the past day. On the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the occupiers launched air strikes near Atynske, Yastrubyne and Pavlivka in Sumy Oblast. They fired using mortars and artillery on more than XX settlements. On the Kupiansk front, the Russians conducted unsuccessful offensive operations in the areas southeast of Vilshany and east of Petropavlivka in Kharkiv Oblast. They carried out air strikes in the areas of Ivanivka, Zahryzove, Vilshany in Kharkiv Oblast and Stelmakhivka in Luhansk Oblast. The settlements of Kupiansk, Pishchane and Cherneshchyna in Kharkiv Oblast came under artillery and mortar fire. On the Lyman front, the occupiers conducted airstrikes in the areas of Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast and Siversk, Spirne, Vesele in Donetsk Oblast. The settlements of Kolodiazi and Siversk in the Donetsk region came under Russian artillery fire. On the Bakhmut front, the Russians launched airstrikes in the areas of Vasiukivka, Klishchiivka, Andriivka and Pivnichne, Donetsk Oblast. More than XX settlements suffered from Russian artillery shelling. On the Avdiivka front, the occupiers conducted unsuccessful offensive actions in the area south of Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast. They carried out airstrikes in the areas of Avdiivka and Nevelske. Over XX settlements came under artillery fire. On the Marinka front, Ukrainian defence forces continue to hold back the Russian offensive in the area of Marinka and Krasnohorivka in Donetsk Oblast. The Russians launched an airstrike in the area of Krasnohorivka, Donetsk Oblast. More than XX settlements came under artillery fire. On the Shakhtarsk front, the occupiers made unsuccessful attempts to regain lost ground near Urozhaine, Donetsk Oblast. They carried out airstrikes in the areas of Velyka Novosilka, Makarivka, Staromaiorske and Urozhaine in Donetsk Oblast. More than XX settlements came under artillery fire. On the Zaporizhzhia front, the Russians carried out air strikes in the areas of Omelnyk, Mala Tokmachka, Novodanylivka and Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. More than XX settlements suffered from Russian artillery shelling. On the Kherson front, the occupiers conducted air strikes in the areas of Mykolaivka and Sadove in Kherson Oblast. Settlements such as Poniativka, Kherson, Novodmytrivka in Kherson Oblast and Ochakiv in Mykolaiv Oblast came under artillery fire. At the same time, the Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to conduct offensive operations on the Melitopol and Berdiansk fronts, consolidating their positions and conducting counter-battery operations. Over the past day, the Air Force of the Ukrainian Defence Forces carried out seven strikes on areas where the occupiers’ personnel, weapons and military equipment were concentrated. Over the past day, units of Rocket Forces and Artillery destroyed four artillery systems at their firing positions, one anti-aircraft missile system and another important target.

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Powerful explosions in Mykolaiv – Mykolaiv Mayor

OLHA HLUSHCHENKO – TUESDAY, 26 JULY 2022, 05:10 Powerful explosions rocked the city of Mykolaiv in the early hours of 26 July during an air raid. Source: Oleksandr Sienkevych, Mayor of Mykolaiv, on Telegram Quote: "Powerful explosions are being heard in Mykolaiv! I urge everyone to remain in shelters!"

Powerful explosions in Mykolaiv – Mykolaiv Mayor

OLHA HLUSHCHENKO – TUESDAY, XX JULY XXXX, XX:XX Powerful explosions rocked the city of Mykolaiv in the early hours of XX July during an air raid. Source: Oleksandr Sienkevych, Mayor of Mykolaiv, on Telegram Quote: "Powerful explosions are being heard in Mykolaiv! I urge everyone to remain in shelters!"

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Zelenskyy explains how 61 F-16 fighter jets will be transferred to Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken about the difficulties that stand in the way of Western F-16 fighter jets arriving in Ukraine. Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a press conference within the framework of the Crimean Platform Details: The president said that Denmark will transfer 19 fighter jets to Ukraine. They will be delivered "in different stages" and "not fast" because Ukraine needs to prepare appropriate pilots, specialists and engineers. Quote: "I'll tell you this: several pilots are served by dozens of technical personnel," he explained. Details: In addition, Zelenskyy continued, it is necessary to prepare infrastructure for modern fighters in Ukraine. "We must understand that our infrastructure is not modern, not for the F-16s. We will build it as soon as possible," he said. According to the president, Ukraine "can count on" another 42 jets from the Netherlands. Of these, 18 will be used to train Ukrainian pilots. When the training is completed, the fighters will go to Ukraine. Quote: "We will be able to get the rest of the F-16s as soon as our pilots are ready. In general, this is a very serious number of aircraft... I will tell you frankly: we counted on at least 12 [fighters - ed.]," Zelenskyy concluded. He added that it is now very important for Ukraine to train pilots, and this is not an easy task because in order to send a pilot to training, it is necessary to take him from the battlefield. Zelenskyy also said that Ukraine already has missiles that can be used with Western fighter jets. Background: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced that Denmark had decided to transfer 19 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. During a visit to the Netherlands, Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine would receive 42 F-16 fighter jets after Ukrainian pilots and engineers complete their training.

Zelenskyy explains how XX F-XX fighter jets will be transferred to Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken about the difficulties that stand in the way of Western F-XX fighter jets arriving in Ukraine. Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a press conference within the framework of the Crimean Platform Details: The president said that Denmark will transfer XX fighter jets to Ukraine. They will be delivered "in different stages" and "not fast" because Ukraine needs to prepare appropriate pilots, specialists and engineers. Quote: "I'll tell you this: several pilots are served by dozens of technical personnel," he explained. Details: In addition, Zelenskyy continued, it is necessary to prepare infrastructure for modern fighters in Ukraine. "We must understand that our infrastructure is not modern, not for the F-XXs. We will build it as soon as possible," he said. According to the president, Ukraine "can count on" another XX jets from the Netherlands. Of these, XX will be used to train Ukrainian pilots. When the training is completed, the fighters will go to Ukraine. Quote: "We will be able to get the rest of the F-XXs as soon as our pilots are ready. In general, this is a very serious number of aircraft... I will tell you frankly: we counted on at least XX [fighters - ed.]," Zelenskyy concluded. He added that it is now very important for Ukraine to train pilots, and this is not an easy task because in order to send a pilot to training, it is necessary to take him from the battlefield. Zelenskyy also said that Ukraine already has missiles that can be used with Western fighter jets. Background: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced that Denmark had decided to transfer XX F-XX fighter jets to Ukraine. During a visit to the Netherlands, Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine would receive XX F-XX fighter jets after Ukrainian pilots and engineers complete their training.