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Ukraine's defence forces repel over 60 Russian assaults in one day – General Staff report

Ukraine’s defence forces repelled more than 60 Russian assaults on four fronts over the course of Thursday, 20 April. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 06:00 on 21 April Quote: "Over the course of the past day, the Russian Federation has carried out 23 airstrikes. The Russian aggressors deployed multiple-launch rocket systems in further 49 attacks on positions of our forces and civilian settlements. Several civilians were killed or injured, and a number of private houses and civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged or destroyed. There is a relatively high ongoing threat of missile and airstrikes across all of Ukraine. At the cost of heavy losses, enemy forces are focusing their main efforts on conducting offensive operations on the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka fronts. [Ukraine’s defence forces] repelled over 60 enemy assaults on these fronts over the course of the past 24 hours. The most fierce battles are being fought for the city of Bakhmut." Details: There were no significant changes on the Volyn, Polissia, Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts. Settlements of Yanzhulivka, Halahanivka and Hremiachka (Chernihiv Oblast), Stukalivka and Pavlivka (Sumy Oblast) and Kozacha Lopan, Hoptivka, Neskuchne and Khatnie (Kharkiv Oblast) came under Russian attacks. Russian forces on the Kupiansk front shelled Krasne Pershe, Novomlynsk, Dvorichna, Zapadne and Berestove (Kharkiv Oblast). Russian forces attempted to improve their tactical positions on the Lyman front and conducted unsuccessful offensive operations in the vicinity of the Serebrianka forest. They once again shelled Stelmakhivka, Nevske, Dibrova and Bilohorivka (Luhansk Oblast) and Ivanivka, Verkhnokamianske and Spirne (Donetsk Oblast). Russian forces are continuing to conduct offensive operations on the Bakhmut front. Fierce fighting for the city of Bakhmut is ongoing. Vasiukivka, Minkivka, Zaliznianske, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Novomarkove, Hryhorivka, Bakhmut, Ivanivske, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Bila Hora, Druzhba, Zalizne, Nelipivka and New-York (Donetsk Oblast) came under Russian fire. On the Avdiivka front, Russian forces conducted offensive operations in the vicinity of Kamianka, Pervomaiske and Nevelske (Donetsk Oblast) but they failed. They shelled Keramik, Stepove, Kamianka, Tonenke, Sievierne, Karlivka, Pervomaiske and Nevelske. Ukraine’s defence forces on the Marinka front repelled numerous Russian assaults in the vicinities of Marinka and Pobieda (Donetsk Oblast). Krasnohorivka, Maksymilianivka, Heorhiivka, Marinka, Pobieda and Novomykhailivka came under Russian fire. On the Shakhtarsk front, Russian forces shelled Novoukrainka, Velyka Novosilka, Zolota Nyva, Prechystivka and Vuhledar (Donetsk Oblast). Russian forces continue to undertake defensive operations on the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson fronts. They shelled more than 40 civilian settlements, including Olhivske, Malynivka, Orikhiv, Novodanylivka and Novoandriivka (Zaporizhzhia Oblast) and Dudchany, Kachkarivka, Zmiivka, Ivanivka, Inzhenerne, Dniprovske and Kherson (Kherson Oblast). Ukrainian aircraft conducted six airstrikes on clusters of Russian military personnel and equipment. Ukraine’s Rocket Forces and Artillery struck five Russian command posts.

Ukraine's defence forces repel over XX Russian assaults in one day – General Staff report

Ukraine’s defence forces repelled more than XX Russian assaults on four fronts over the course of Thursday, XX April. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of XX:XX on XX April Quote: "Over the course of the past day, the Russian Federation has carried out XX airstrikes. The Russian aggressors deployed multiple-launch rocket systems in further XX attacks on positions of our forces and civilian settlements. Several civilians were killed or injured, and a number of private houses and civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged or destroyed. There is a relatively high ongoing threat of missile and airstrikes across all of Ukraine. At the cost of heavy losses, enemy forces are focusing their main efforts on conducting offensive operations on the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka fronts. [Ukraine’s defence forces] repelled over XX enemy assaults on these fronts over the course of the past XX hours. The most fierce battles are being fought for the city of Bakhmut." Details: There were no significant changes on the Volyn, Polissia, Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts. Settlements of Yanzhulivka, Halahanivka and Hremiachka (Chernihiv Oblast), Stukalivka and Pavlivka (Sumy Oblast) and Kozacha Lopan, Hoptivka, Neskuchne and Khatnie (Kharkiv Oblast) came under Russian attacks. Russian forces on the Kupiansk front shelled Krasne Pershe, Novomlynsk, Dvorichna, Zapadne and Berestove (Kharkiv Oblast). Russian forces attempted to improve their tactical positions on the Lyman front and conducted unsuccessful offensive operations in the vicinity of the Serebrianka forest. They once again shelled Stelmakhivka, Nevske, Dibrova and Bilohorivka (Luhansk Oblast) and Ivanivka, Verkhnokamianske and Spirne (Donetsk Oblast). Russian forces are continuing to conduct offensive operations on the Bakhmut front. Fierce fighting for the city of Bakhmut is ongoing. Vasiukivka, Minkivka, Zaliznianske, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Novomarkove, Hryhorivka, Bakhmut, Ivanivske, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Bila Hora, Druzhba, Zalizne, Nelipivka and New-York (Donetsk Oblast) came under Russian fire. On the Avdiivka front, Russian forces conducted offensive operations in the vicinity of Kamianka, Pervomaiske and Nevelske (Donetsk Oblast) but they failed. They shelled Keramik, Stepove, Kamianka, Tonenke, Sievierne, Karlivka, Pervomaiske and Nevelske. Ukraine’s defence forces on the Marinka front repelled numerous Russian assaults in the vicinities of Marinka and Pobieda (Donetsk Oblast). Krasnohorivka, Maksymilianivka, Heorhiivka, Marinka, Pobieda and Novomykhailivka came under Russian fire. On the Shakhtarsk front, Russian forces shelled Novoukrainka, Velyka Novosilka, Zolota Nyva, Prechystivka and Vuhledar (Donetsk Oblast). Russian forces continue to undertake defensive operations on the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson fronts. They shelled more than XX civilian settlements, including Olhivske, Malynivka, Orikhiv, Novodanylivka and Novoandriivka (Zaporizhzhia Oblast) and Dudchany, Kachkarivka, Zmiivka, Ivanivka, Inzhenerne, Dniprovske and Kherson (Kherson Oblast). Ukrainian aircraft conducted six airstrikes on clusters of Russian military personnel and equipment. Ukraine’s Rocket Forces and Artillery struck five Russian command posts.

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There will be no mass extradition of draft dodgers – president's representative

Fedir Venislavsky, a representative of the president in the Ukrainian parliament, has given assurances that there will be no mass extradition of men evading conscription abroad. Source: Venislavsky on Radio Liberty Quote: "From the point of view of legal procedure, there is no such thing as the mass extradition of citizens. Criminal liability is personalised and individual. Therefore, you would need to make an application for each case and provide relevant documents confirming that the individual concerned is hiding from the pre-trial investigation authorities, the court; and only after that could the extradition procedure be deployed. But given the rules and European legal standards that regulate the activities of both the judiciary and law enforcement agencies, this could be challenged in the courts of Bulgaria, Poland or Romania. The final decision would be up to the court. So, of course, this is a very complex procedure, and we will think about how to make it more flexible. But it requires careful analysis and discussion." Details: According to Venislavsky, there are at least three ways in which the border is being crossed illegally: the first is crossing outside the official checkpoints, and the second is hiding while crossing at a checkpoint, only to get out in a neutral zone and cross the state border of another country with a passport. Quote: "The most widespread [method] is using fake, knowingly false, forged documents that permit the individual to leave the country, such as a certificate stating that they have a category 1 or 2 disability and are therefore not subject to conscription in either wartime or peacetime, meaning that there are no grounds for restricting their right of movement under the current legislation. From the point of view of the documents presented, that person crossed the state border legally. But in terms of the forged documents, that is a separate crime that encompasses the liability of both those who forged the documents and those who knowingly made use of them. Since we understand that the person who used such documents does not have the status of a person with a disability, it is a crime committed to avoid fulfilling their constitutional duties." Details: Venislavsky noted that these actions require the registration of criminal proceedings, and the establishment of such instances is the work of the law enforcement agencies. He added that following the registration of proceedings, expert examinations should be carried out to establish whether the documents used to cross the border were false. After that, the person who used the documents can be notified of the suspicion in absentia, and then the extradition rules can be deployed. Background: Davyd Arakhamiia, the leader of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Servant of the People party, said that Ukrainians liable for military service who left Ukraine on the basis of forged certificates of their unfitness for service may be extradited. Responding to Arakhamiia’s statement, Denys Maliuska, Ukraine’s Minister of Justice, said that this is a fairly complicated procedure and that European countries refuse to assist Kyiv in matters of extradition, given the security issues caused by the war in Ukraine. On 4 September, the Polish news outlet Rzeczpospolita reported on the potential extradition of Ukrainian men fleeing mobilisation. Shortly afterwards, the newspaper made amendments to its report and changed the headline, adding that in the past Warsaw has extradited Ukrainians who were involved in trafficking illegal migrants. According to Andrii Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Service, 20-30 men attempt to cross the border of Ukraine illegally every day.

There will be no mass extradition of draft dodgers – president's representative

Fedir Venislavsky, a representative of the president in the Ukrainian parliament, has given assurances that there will be no mass extradition of men evading conscription abroad. Source: Venislavsky on Radio Liberty Quote: "From the point of view of legal procedure, there is no such thing as the mass extradition of citizens. Criminal liability is personalised and individual. Therefore, you would need to make an application for each case and provide relevant documents confirming that the individual concerned is hiding from the pre-trial investigation authorities, the court; and only after that could the extradition procedure be deployed. But given the rules and European legal standards that regulate the activities of both the judiciary and law enforcement agencies, this could be challenged in the courts of Bulgaria, Poland or Romania. The final decision would be up to the court. So, of course, this is a very complex procedure, and we will think about how to make it more flexible. But it requires careful analysis and discussion." Details: According to Venislavsky, there are at least three ways in which the border is being crossed illegally: the first is crossing outside the official checkpoints, and the second is hiding while crossing at a checkpoint, only to get out in a neutral zone and cross the state border of another country with a passport. Quote: "The most widespread [method] is using fake, knowingly false, forged documents that permit the individual to leave the country, such as a certificate stating that they have a category X or X disability and are therefore not subject to conscription in either wartime or peacetime, meaning that there are no grounds for restricting their right of movement under the current legislation. From the point of view of the documents presented, that person crossed the state border legally. But in terms of the forged documents, that is a separate crime that encompasses the liability of both those who forged the documents and those who knowingly made use of them. Since we understand that the person who used such documents does not have the status of a person with a disability, it is a crime committed to avoid fulfilling their constitutional duties." Details: Venislavsky noted that these actions require the registration of criminal proceedings, and the establishment of such instances is the work of the law enforcement agencies. He added that following the registration of proceedings, expert examinations should be carried out to establish whether the documents used to cross the border were false. After that, the person who used the documents can be notified of the suspicion in absentia, and then the extradition rules can be deployed. Background: Davyd Arakhamiia, the leader of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Servant of the People party, said that Ukrainians liable for military service who left Ukraine on the basis of forged certificates of their unfitness for service may be extradited. Responding to Arakhamiia’s statement, Denys Maliuska, Ukraine’s Minister of Justice, said that this is a fairly complicated procedure and that European countries refuse to assist Kyiv in matters of extradition, given the security issues caused by the war in Ukraine. On X September, the Polish news outlet Rzeczpospolita reported on the potential extradition of Ukrainian men fleeing mobilisation. Shortly afterwards, the newspaper made amendments to its report and changed the headline, adding that in the past Warsaw has extradited Ukrainians who were involved in trafficking illegal migrants. According to Andrii Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Service, XX-XX men attempt to cross the border of Ukraine illegally every day.

kherson,vijna,zhertvi

Attack on public utilities workers in Kherson: number of victims rises to 3 people

The number of victims of the Russian attack on a public utilities facility in the city of Kherson on 23 June has risen to three. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "The heart of a 53-year old employee of a transport enterprise stopped in the hospital. The enterprise had been struck by the Russian terrorists today." Details: The doctors have done everything in their power to save the man’s life, but the injuries turned out to be too serious. Background: On 23 June, in the afternoon, the Russians launched an attack on the transport utility facility in the city of Kherson. As a result of the attack, 55 and 43-year old men have been killed, and five more of their colleagues have been injured.

Attack on public utilities workers in Kherson: number of victims rises to X people

The number of victims of the Russian attack on a public utilities facility in the city of Kherson on XX June has risen to three. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "The heart of a XX-year old employee of a transport enterprise stopped in the hospital. The enterprise had been struck by the Russian terrorists today." Details: The doctors have done everything in their power to save the man’s life, but the injuries turned out to be too serious. Background: On XX June, in the afternoon, the Russians launched an attack on the transport utility facility in the city of Kherson. As a result of the attack, XX and XX-year old men have been killed, and five more of their colleagues have been injured.

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Russian and Belarusian players to be allowed to compete at Wimbledon

The organisers of Wimbledon, one of the most important tennis tournaments in the world, have lifted the ban on the participation of Russian and Belarusian tennis players. Source: press service of the Lawn Tennis Association [LTA], Suspilne Quote: "Our decision last year to ban Russian and Belarusian players from our tournaments led to significant penalties being imposed on us by both the ATP and WTA tours including the real prospect of the termination of our membership if we were to repeat the ban in 2023. This would mean the cancellation of our professional tennis events at Queens, Eastbourne, Birmingham and Nottingham this year and indeed in the future. We have consistently opposed these sanctions and remain deeply disappointed by the penalties imposed on us. We have agreed that all Russian and Belarusian players and support staff who wish to take part in our events in 2023 will be required to sign neutrality declarations. This is in line with the UK Government’s guidance and is an approach that has been used in other sports. This new declaration will be in place at all LTA events from the start of the grass court season at Surbiton." In addition to neutrality, Wimbledon organisers will require Russian and Belarusian tennis players not to receive funding from their countries, and also promise to apply a "zero tolerance" approach to any flags, symbols or other actions that support Russia, Belarus or the war in Ukraine. The organisation emphasised that its position on supporting Ukraine remains unchanged in 2023. They said the decision to suspend players from the Russian Federation and Belarus in 2022 had been the right course of action. Background: On 20 April 2022, the LTA announced its decision to ban all Russian and Belarusian players from participating in its events.

Russian and Belarusian players to be allowed to compete at Wimbledon

The organisers of Wimbledon, one of the most important tennis tournaments in the world, have lifted the ban on the participation of Russian and Belarusian tennis players. Source: press service of the Lawn Tennis Association [LTA], Suspilne Quote: "Our decision last year to ban Russian and Belarusian players from our tournaments led to significant penalties being imposed on us by both the ATP and WTA tours including the real prospect of the termination of our membership if we were to repeat the ban in XXXX. This would mean the cancellation of our professional tennis events at Queens, Eastbourne, Birmingham and Nottingham this year and indeed in the future. We have consistently opposed these sanctions and remain deeply disappointed by the penalties imposed on us. We have agreed that all Russian and Belarusian players and support staff who wish to take part in our events in XXXX will be required to sign neutrality declarations. This is in line with the UK Government’s guidance and is an approach that has been used in other sports. This new declaration will be in place at all LTA events from the start of the grass court season at Surbiton." In addition to neutrality, Wimbledon organisers will require Russian and Belarusian tennis players not to receive funding from their countries, and also promise to apply a "zero tolerance" approach to any flags, symbols or other actions that support Russia, Belarus or the war in Ukraine. The organisation emphasised that its position on supporting Ukraine remains unchanged in XXXX. They said the decision to suspend players from the Russian Federation and Belarus in XXXX had been the right course of action. Background: On XX April XXXX, the LTA announced its decision to ban all Russian and Belarusian players from participating in its events.

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Occupiers shell Orikhiv and its surroundings: 1 person dead, 13 wounded

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO – THURSDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2022, 11:42 Russian occupying forces have shelled the city of Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia Oblast; infrastructure was destroyed and 9 local residents were injured.Source: Oleksandr Starukh, the Head of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military AdministrationDetails: Starukh noted that Orikhiv is once again becoming a target for the Russians. During the current massive, long-lasting attack on the small peaceful city, occupying forces destroyed residential buildings along the central street and in the residential neighbourhood. The invaders took a civilian’s life in the nearby village of Preobrazhenka. In addition, there are 9 wounded from Orikhiv and 1 from Preobrazhenka, 3 more people were injured in Stepnohirsk. Other objects of civilian infrastructure and utility networks, homes in which people have invested their whole lives have been destroyed, Starukh emphasised. The Head of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration urged people to evacuate from dangerous areas. Quote: "We will rebuild everything as soon as we push the enemy away from our land, but the main thing is to save human life. Knowing the treachery of the enemy, please do not put yourself and your loved ones in danger – go to safe territories. We believe in the Armed Forces of Ukraine! Victory will be ours!".

Occupiers shell Orikhiv and its surroundings: X person dead, XX wounded

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO – THURSDAY, XX OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX Russian occupying forces have shelled the city of Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia Oblast; infrastructure was destroyed and X local residents were injured.Source: Oleksandr Starukh, the Head of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military AdministrationDetails: Starukh noted that Orikhiv is once again becoming a target for the Russians. During the current massive, long-lasting attack on the small peaceful city, occupying forces destroyed residential buildings along the central street and in the residential neighbourhood. The invaders took a civilian’s life in the nearby village of Preobrazhenka. In addition, there are X wounded from Orikhiv and X from Preobrazhenka, X more people were injured in Stepnohirsk. Other objects of civilian infrastructure and utility networks, homes in which people have invested their whole lives have been destroyed, Starukh emphasised. The Head of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration urged people to evacuate from dangerous areas. Quote: "We will rebuild everything as soon as we push the enemy away from our land, but the main thing is to save human life. Knowing the treachery of the enemy, please do not put yourself and your loved ones in danger – go to safe territories. We believe in the Armed Forces of Ukraine! Victory will be ours!".

rosija,vijna,ukrajina

Russia wants to classify information about relatives of servicemen killed in Ukraine

The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation has decided to limit access to information about relatives of servicemen killed in Ukraine. Source: Russian service of the BBC Details: Since 2015, information about servicemen killed in the course of "special operations" has been a state secret, but benefits for family members are drawn up by civilian officials of district administrations. Now the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation has requested that the government transfer this authority to military registration and enlistment offices, which will further limit information about servicemen killed in the war against Ukraine. If a relative holds a certificate stating that they are "a family member of a veteran killed in combat" they are entitled to benefits under the Veterans Act; such benefits include increments to pensions, payment of housing and communal services and passes to health resorts. At present, military registration and enlistment offices are responsible for allocating pensions and benefits only to disabled relatives of servicemen in connection with the loss of a breadwinner. Since 2013, the following procedure has been in place for family members of servicemen killed in Chechnya, Syria and other hotspots: district administrations issue documents to parents and spouses of the deceased who receive an ordinary pension or who are not pensioners, certifying that they are members of the deceased’s family. However, for relatives of servicemen killed in the war in Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence is proposing the introduction of a special rule: relatives will have to obtain certificates from military registration and enlistment offices. This is made clear in the draft law published on the government’s legal information portal. In the explanatory memorandum to the draft law of the Ministry of Defence, the Russian Federation points out that this is necessary "with a view to limiting the number of persons who have access to information about family members of servicemen of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation who perished (died) in the performance of tasks in the course of the special military operation in Ukraine, the Luhansk People’s Republic and the Donetsk People’s Republic. The BBC sent a query to the Russian Ministry of Defence requesting it to comment on the published draft and to explain why the Ministry has proposed to authorise military commissariats to issue certificates to a member of a serviceman’s family. The BBC also requested clarification on how many certificates had already been issued. In 2015, the Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a decree according to which information disclosing losses of personnel in wartime, and also "in peacetime during the conduct of special operations", is a state secret. The Ministry of Defence has the authority to manage this information. At the time, the Kremlin rejected speculations that there was a connection between the decree and the conflict in Ukraine. A group of activists, human rights defenders and journalists tried, unsuccessfully, to appeal the decree in Russia’s Supreme Court. Russia began a full-scale war against Ukraine on 24 February. The last time the Russian Ministry of Defence reported on losses in Ukraine was on 25 March, when it announced that 1,351 servicemen had died.

Russia wants to classify information about relatives of servicemen killed in Ukraine

The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation has decided to limit access to information about relatives of servicemen killed in Ukraine. Source: Russian service of the BBC Details: Since XXXX, information about servicemen killed in the course of "special operations" has been a state secret, but benefits for family members are drawn up by civilian officials of district administrations. Now the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation has requested that the government transfer this authority to military registration and enlistment offices, which will further limit information about servicemen killed in the war against Ukraine. If a relative holds a certificate stating that they are "a family member of a veteran killed in combat" they are entitled to benefits under the Veterans Act; such benefits include increments to pensions, payment of housing and communal services and passes to health resorts. At present, military registration and enlistment offices are responsible for allocating pensions and benefits only to disabled relatives of servicemen in connection with the loss of a breadwinner. Since XXXX, the following procedure has been in place for family members of servicemen killed in Chechnya, Syria and other hotspots: district administrations issue documents to parents and spouses of the deceased who receive an ordinary pension or who are not pensioners, certifying that they are members of the deceased’s family. However, for relatives of servicemen killed in the war in Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence is proposing the introduction of a special rule: relatives will have to obtain certificates from military registration and enlistment offices. This is made clear in the draft law published on the government’s legal information portal. In the explanatory memorandum to the draft law of the Ministry of Defence, the Russian Federation points out that this is necessary "with a view to limiting the number of persons who have access to information about family members of servicemen of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation who perished (died) in the performance of tasks in the course of the special military operation in Ukraine, the Luhansk People’s Republic and the Donetsk People’s Republic. The BBC sent a query to the Russian Ministry of Defence requesting it to comment on the published draft and to explain why the Ministry has proposed to authorise military commissariats to issue certificates to a member of a serviceman’s family. The BBC also requested clarification on how many certificates had already been issued. In XXXX, the Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a decree according to which information disclosing losses of personnel in wartime, and also "in peacetime during the conduct of special operations", is a state secret. The Ministry of Defence has the authority to manage this information. At the time, the Kremlin rejected speculations that there was a connection between the decree and the conflict in Ukraine. A group of activists, human rights defenders and journalists tried, unsuccessfully, to appeal the decree in Russia’s Supreme Court. Russia began a full-scale war against Ukraine on XX February. The last time the Russian Ministry of Defence reported on losses in Ukraine was on XX March, when it announced that X,XXX servicemen had died.

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Special operation Barynia: Ukraine's Defence Intelligence recruits Russian soldier

Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence has successfully conducted the special operation Barynia, as a result of which they managed to recruit a Russian soldier. Source: Ukrinform, citing Andrii Yusov, the representative of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence, at a press conference with the participation of Russian military officer Danil Alfyorov Details: The Special Operations Forces of Ukraine’s Armed Forces were responsible for Alfyorov’s transportation to the Ukraine-controlled territory. The Russian said he contacted the Ukrainian side using the Hochu Zhyty (I Want To Live) project [the Ukrainian state project Hochu Zhyty was set up to help soldiers of the Russian army safely surrender to the Armed Forces of Ukraine – ed.]. The soldier convinced 11 Russian servicemen to surrender during his cooperation with Ukraine's Defence Intelligence. Background: On 23 August a Mi-8 helicopter of the Russian Armed Forces ended up in Ukraine as a result of a long-term special operation of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence. The pilot remained in Ukraine, and his family was taken there in advance. The Mі-8 stayed in Ukraine, along with the fighter jet parts. After that, Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence stated that the number of Russian soldiers who want to surrender to Ukraine has increased by 70%.

Special operation Barynia: Ukraine's Defence Intelligence recruits Russian soldier

Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence has successfully conducted the special operation Barynia, as a result of which they managed to recruit a Russian soldier. Source: Ukrinform, citing Andrii Yusov, the representative of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence, at a press conference with the participation of Russian military officer Danil Alfyorov Details: The Special Operations Forces of Ukraine’s Armed Forces were responsible for Alfyorov’s transportation to the Ukraine-controlled territory. The Russian said he contacted the Ukrainian side using the Hochu Zhyty (I Want To Live) project [the Ukrainian state project Hochu Zhyty was set up to help soldiers of the Russian army safely surrender to the Armed Forces of Ukraine – ed.]. The soldier convinced XX Russian servicemen to surrender during his cooperation with Ukraine's Defence Intelligence. Background: On XX August a Mi-X helicopter of the Russian Armed Forces ended up in Ukraine as a result of a long-term special operation of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence. The pilot remained in Ukraine, and his family was taken there in advance. The Mі-X stayed in Ukraine, along with the fighter jet parts. After that, Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence stated that the number of Russian soldiers who want to surrender to Ukraine has increased by XX%.

mova,vijna,kharkivska-oblast

Folder with secret documents found in Izium, with plan of how to Russify Kharkiv Oblast

In the so-called "Department of Education", which was formed in the city of Izium during the Russian occupation, law enforcement officers seized a folder with secret documents about how the "development" of Russian education in the Kharkiv Oblast should take place. Source: Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine Details: Among the documents are "materials for the meeting on the support and development of education systems in Kharkiv Oblast". One of the handlers of this process was the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation. The invaders intended to issue Russian certificates of graduation from the 11th grades in Belgorod Oblast to Ukrainian school students. Part of the plan was to invite teachers from the Russian Federation to the Ukrainian region; the special emphasis should be placed on "historians and writers" to introduce "patriotic education" there. One of the documents states that children should focus solely on enrolling into higher education institutions in the Belgorod Oblast. In addition, the invaders planned to send one or two children "who were particularly distinguished" to a camp in the temporarily occupied Crimea, and students of 7th-9th grades would be sent to Belgorod. Russian propaganda for children was planned under the guise of "care and recreation". It is noted that the seized documents will be used by prosecutors to bring collaborators to justice and investigate crimes related to the introduction of Russian education.

Folder with secret documents found in Izium, with plan of how to Russify Kharkiv Oblast

In the so-called "Department of Education", which was formed in the city of Izium during the Russian occupation, law enforcement officers seized a folder with secret documents about how the "development" of Russian education in the Kharkiv Oblast should take place. Source: Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine Details: Among the documents are "materials for the meeting on the support and development of education systems in Kharkiv Oblast". One of the handlers of this process was the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation. The invaders intended to issue Russian certificates of graduation from the XXth grades in Belgorod Oblast to Ukrainian school students. Part of the plan was to invite teachers from the Russian Federation to the Ukrainian region; the special emphasis should be placed on "historians and writers" to introduce "patriotic education" there. One of the documents states that children should focus solely on enrolling into higher education institutions in the Belgorod Oblast. In addition, the invaders planned to send one or two children "who were particularly distinguished" to a camp in the temporarily occupied Crimea, and students of Xth-Xth grades would be sent to Belgorod. Russian propaganda for children was planned under the guise of "care and recreation". It is noted that the seized documents will be used by prosecutors to bring collaborators to justice and investigate crimes related to the introduction of Russian education.

propaganda,rosija

Propagandists claim not only murdered propagandist Tatarsky received suspicious statuette

A Russian propaganda outlet has reported that several Russian "military experts" have received parcels with busts similar to the statuette from the Vladlen Tatarsky case. Source: Kremlin-aligned news outlet RIA Novosti citing expert Konstantin Sivkov Quote from Sivkov: "I received a message from SDEK [a delivery company – ed.] that I had received a parcel and the courier was to deliver it. I transferred the delivery from the courier to the SDEK office and wrote a statement to the police. The parcel was opened by the police and bomb disposal experts. [...] The bust was gilded in the same way as the statuette that Vladlen Tatarsky received." Details: It has turned out that the expert had been sent a gilded bust of Marshal Georgy Zhukov as a gift. Apparently, the parcel was sent by a man from Ulyanovsk. According to Sivkov, similar parcels were sent to Russian "philosophers, military journalists and military experts". The police are currently checking the gifts. Sivkov believes that it is the Security Service of Ukraine that is conducting an "intimidation campaign". On 13 April, the Telegram channel Shot posted an "exclusive photo" of the statuette with an improvised explosive device inside which Darya Trepova gave to propagandist Vladlen Tatarsky and which killed the so-called "military correspondent". Propagandist Vladlen Tatarsky (real name Maxim Fomin) was killed on 2 April in a cafe in Saint Petersburg when a device embedded in a statuette presented to him exploded. 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 secret forces have supposedly detained Darya Trepova, a resident of St Petersburg, who allegedly gave Tatarsky a bust depicting his face which exploded during an incident at a cafe. She has been remanded in custody, pending trial. Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War have suggested that forces inside Russia may have been involved in Tatarsky’s murder, and it could have been a "warning" meant for Prigozhin. Russia's National Anti-Terrorist Committee accused the Ukrainian secret services and supporters of Alexei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation of murdering collaborator and propagandist Maxim Fomin, who called himself a "war correspondent" and went by the name Vladlen Tatarsky.

Propagandists claim not only murdered propagandist Tatarsky received suspicious statuette

A Russian propaganda outlet has reported that several Russian "military experts" have received parcels with busts similar to the statuette from the Vladlen Tatarsky case. Source: Kremlin-aligned news outlet RIA Novosti citing expert Konstantin Sivkov Quote from Sivkov: "I received a message from SDEK [a delivery company – ed.] that I had received a parcel and the courier was to deliver it. I transferred the delivery from the courier to the SDEK office and wrote a statement to the police. The parcel was opened by the police and bomb disposal experts. [...] The bust was gilded in the same way as the statuette that Vladlen Tatarsky received." Details: It has turned out that the expert had been sent a gilded bust of Marshal Georgy Zhukov as a gift. Apparently, the parcel was sent by a man from Ulyanovsk. According to Sivkov, similar parcels were sent to Russian "philosophers, military journalists and military experts". The police are currently checking the gifts. Sivkov believes that it is the Security Service of Ukraine that is conducting an "intimidation campaign". On XX April, the Telegram channel Shot posted an "exclusive photo" of the statuette with an improvised explosive device inside which Darya Trepova gave to propagandist Vladlen Tatarsky and which killed the so-called "military correspondent". Propagandist Vladlen Tatarsky (real name Maxim Fomin) was killed on X April in a cafe in Saint Petersburg when a device embedded in a statuette presented to him exploded. 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 secret forces have supposedly detained Darya Trepova, a resident of St Petersburg, who allegedly gave Tatarsky a bust depicting his face which exploded during an incident at a cafe. She has been remanded in custody, pending trial. Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War have suggested that forces inside Russia may have been involved in Tatarsky’s murder, and it could have been a "warning" meant for Prigozhin. Russia's National Anti-Terrorist Committee accused the Ukrainian secret services and supporters of Alexei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation of murdering collaborator and propagandist Maxim Fomin, who called himself a "war correspondent" and went by the name Vladlen Tatarsky.

okupacia,vijna,izjum

City of Izium 80% destroyed by Russian occupiers

Eighty per cent of buildings are estimated to have been damaged or destroyed during active hostilities in the city of Izium, Kharkiv Oblast. Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "In this matter, we will turn to the settlements of Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kyiv and other oblasts for help. We are counting on their support. Unfortunately, Izium is perhaps the city most affected by the occupiers, 80% of the city is destroyed. Everyone knows about this." Details: Syniehubov reported that the occupiers also destroyed special equipment that was on the books of community-owned businesses in Izium. Meanwhile, reconstruction work is ongoing in the city. Ukrposhta [Ukrainian Post - ed.] was one of the first to resume its operations. Bank branches have now returned to the liberated settlements. Background: Russian troops had occupied the city of Izium in Kharkiv Oblast from 2 April 2022. Russian forces withdrew from the city on 10 September, leaving military equipment behind. Izium was badly damaged during the hostilities.

City of Izium XX% destroyed by Russian occupiers

Eighty per cent of buildings are estimated to have been damaged or destroyed during active hostilities in the city of Izium, Kharkiv Oblast. Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "In this matter, we will turn to the settlements of Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kyiv and other oblasts for help. We are counting on their support. Unfortunately, Izium is perhaps the city most affected by the occupiers, XX% of the city is destroyed. Everyone knows about this." Details: Syniehubov reported that the occupiers also destroyed special equipment that was on the books of community-owned businesses in Izium. Meanwhile, reconstruction work is ongoing in the city. Ukrposhta [Ukrainian Post - ed.] was one of the first to resume its operations. Bank branches have now returned to the liberated settlements. Background: Russian troops had occupied the city of Izium in Kharkiv Oblast from X April XXXX. Russian forces withdrew from the city on XX September, leaving military equipment behind. Izium was badly damaged during the hostilities.

mariupol,vijna,arahamiya

Ukraine confirms that Russian troops entered Azovstal

Kateryna Tyshchenko – Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 19:31 As of the evening of 4 May, Ukrainian authorities still have communications with the soldiers who are defending Mariupol from within the territory of the Azovstal plant. Russian troops have already entered the steel works. Source: Davyd Arakhamiia, Head of Ukraine’s negotiating delegation and Head of the Sluha Narodu party [Sluha Narodu, or the Servant of the People, is President Zelenskyy’s political party], in a commentary for Radio Svoboda, citing the Commander of the Azov Regiment According to Arakhamiia: "Today is the second day of [Russian troops’] attempts to storm the steel works. Russian troops have now entered the territory of Azovstal." Earlier: Ukrainska Pravda reported earlier that Russian troops have been storming the Azovstal plant in the besieged Mariupol for two days now. Ukrainian soldiers and civilians who have not yet been evacuated remain in the plant’s bunkers. On Wednesday, 4 May, Russian troops entered the territory of the steel works, which they had until then been shelling and bombarding. Heavy fighting continues at Azovstal. Earlier, there was no communication with the Ukrainian soldiers there.

Ukraine confirms that Russian troops entered Azovstal

Kateryna Tyshchenko – Wednesday, X May XXXX, XX:XX As of the evening of X May, Ukrainian authorities still have communications with the soldiers who are defending Mariupol from within the territory of the Azovstal plant. Russian troops have already entered the steel works. Source: Davyd Arakhamiia, Head of Ukraine’s negotiating delegation and Head of the Sluha Narodu party [Sluha Narodu, or the Servant of the People, is President Zelenskyy’s political party], in a commentary for Radio Svoboda, citing the Commander of the Azov Regiment According to Arakhamiia: "Today is the second day of [Russian troops’] attempts to storm the steel works. Russian troops have now entered the territory of Azovstal." Earlier: Ukrainska Pravda reported earlier that Russian troops have been storming the Azovstal plant in the besieged Mariupol for two days now. Ukrainian soldiers and civilians who have not yet been evacuated remain in the plant’s bunkers. On Wednesday, X May, Russian troops entered the territory of the steel works, which they had until then been shelling and bombarding. Heavy fighting continues at Azovstal. Earlier, there was no communication with the Ukrainian soldiers there.

rozvidka,budanov,rosija,prigozhyn

Kremlin comments on articles of Western media about Wagner PMC owner trying to negotiate with Ukrainian intelligence

Dmitry Peskov, press secretary of the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, has said that the information of The Washington Post about the alleged attempts of the leader of the Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) Yevgeny Prigozhin to negotiate with Ukrainian intelligence is a hoax. Source: Peskov during a press call on 15 May Quote: "I can't [comment – ed.], but it looks like another hoax. Unfortunately, even respected publications in recent times quite often do not disdain it. " Earlier: The Washington Post, citing data from leaked documents, reported that the owner of Wagner PMC Yevgeny Prigozhin suggested providing Ukraine with the locations of Russian troops, in exchange for the Armed Forces of Ukraine moving their units out of Bakhmut, where mercenaries were being killed en masse. The newspaper states that two Ukrainian officials confirmed that Prigozhin spoke several times with representatives of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. In particular, one of the officials allegedly said that Prigozhin made a proposal regarding Bakhmut "more than once," but Kyiv rejected it because officials didn't trust Prigozhin and believed that his proposals could be insincere. Andrii Yusov, representative of Defence Intelligence, commenting on The Washington Post article, said that "Ukraine is doing everything possible to protect its own national interests, and effectively liberate the territory."

Kremlin comments on articles of Western media about Wagner PMC owner trying to negotiate with Ukrainian intelligence

Dmitry Peskov, press secretary of the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, has said that the information of The Washington Post about the alleged attempts of the leader of the Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) Yevgeny Prigozhin to negotiate with Ukrainian intelligence is a hoax. Source: Peskov during a press call on XX May Quote: "I can't [comment – ed.], but it looks like another hoax. Unfortunately, even respected publications in recent times quite often do not disdain it. " Earlier: The Washington Post, citing data from leaked documents, reported that the owner of Wagner PMC Yevgeny Prigozhin suggested providing Ukraine with the locations of Russian troops, in exchange for the Armed Forces of Ukraine moving their units out of Bakhmut, where mercenaries were being killed en masse. The newspaper states that two Ukrainian officials confirmed that Prigozhin spoke several times with representatives of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. In particular, one of the officials allegedly said that Prigozhin made a proposal regarding Bakhmut "more than once," but Kyiv rejected it because officials didn't trust Prigozhin and believed that his proposals could be insincere. Andrii Yusov, representative of Defence Intelligence, commenting on The Washington Post article, said that "Ukraine is doing everything possible to protect its own national interests, and effectively liberate the territory."

okupacia,referendum,rosija,melitopol

Russian occupation regime in Melitopol prepares a "vote from home" option for upcoming "referendum" to conceal low turnout – Ukrainian Resistance

IRYNA BALACHUK – FRIDAY, 19 AUGUST 2022, 10:44 The Russian occupation regime in the city of Melitopol is planning to hold the pseudo-referendum on the inclusion of Russian-occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia Oblast in the Russian Federation at voters’ places of residence. Source: National Resistance Center Quote from the National Resistance Center: "In Melitopol, the Russians intend to hold their pseudo-referendum at the place of residence of the ‘voters’. The occupiers want to hold their parody of a voting on 11 through 17 September." Details: The Resistance Center notes that the Russians are planning to hold a "hidden referendum" because they have realised that they do not have enough supporters to create even an illusion of support. Therefore, in Russia’s effort to conceal the anticipated low voter turnout, Melitopol residents will be "surveyed" at their places of residence. The National Resistance Center further stresses that the only goal of the so-called "referendum" is to feed into Russia’s propaganda efforts. Its outcomes will in no way affect the Kremlin’s decision to occupy the territory. The Center urges local residents to evacuate from the occupied territories in order to avoid aiding the propagandists’ efforts. Where evacuation is impossible, residents are encouraged not to open their doors or to leave the city for the duration of the "referendum".

Russian occupation regime in Melitopol prepares a "vote from home" option for upcoming "referendum" to conceal low turnout – Ukrainian Resistance

IRYNA BALACHUK – FRIDAY, XX AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX The Russian occupation regime in the city of Melitopol is planning to hold the pseudo-referendum on the inclusion of Russian-occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia Oblast in the Russian Federation at voters’ places of residence. Source: National Resistance Center Quote from the National Resistance Center: "In Melitopol, the Russians intend to hold their pseudo-referendum at the place of residence of the ‘voters’. The occupiers want to hold their parody of a voting on XX through XX September." Details: The Resistance Center notes that the Russians are planning to hold a "hidden referendum" because they have realised that they do not have enough supporters to create even an illusion of support. Therefore, in Russia’s effort to conceal the anticipated low voter turnout, Melitopol residents will be "surveyed" at their places of residence. The National Resistance Center further stresses that the only goal of the so-called "referendum" is to feed into Russia’s propaganda efforts. Its outcomes will in no way affect the Kremlin’s decision to occupy the territory. The Center urges local residents to evacuate from the occupied territories in order to avoid aiding the propagandists’ efforts. Where evacuation is impossible, residents are encouraged not to open their doors or to leave the city for the duration of the "referendum".

zhitlo,kijivska-oblast,vijna,budivnitstvo

In the Kyiv region, about 5,000 houses are completely destroyed - Oblast Military Administration

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO - MONDAY, 27 JUNE 2022, 19:03 In the Kyiv region, 161 high-rise buildings and 4,835 private houses were completely destroyed as a result of the Russian invasion. Source: Oleksii Kuleba, head of the Kyiv Oblast Military Administration, in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine Quote: "To date, 4,835 private houses have been completely destroyed and 13,292 partially damaged in the Oblast. Also, 161 high-rise buildings were completely destroyed and 975 were partially damaged. 11,319 families need housing." Details: According to Kuleba, construction of new homes for people who have lost their homes is planned to begin in mid-July. "The main criterion for who to build in the first place remains that the destroyed house was their only housing. 280 houses is the figure that we should ideally reach by winter," he said. Background: On 23 June, the Kyiv Oblast Council approved two programs to help people who lost their homes due to Russian aggression to receive housing. Their budgets are UAH 1.7 billion and UAH 2.805 billion. According to them, in 2022-23 560 houses will be built and 2000 apartments will be bought.

In the Kyiv region, about X,XXX houses are completely destroyed - Oblast Military Administration

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO - MONDAY, XX JUNE XXXX, XX:XX In the Kyiv region, XXX high-rise buildings and X,XXX private houses were completely destroyed as a result of the Russian invasion. Source: Oleksii Kuleba, head of the Kyiv Oblast Military Administration, in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine Quote: "To date, X,XXX private houses have been completely destroyed and XX,XXX partially damaged in the Oblast. Also, XXX high-rise buildings were completely destroyed and XXX were partially damaged. XX,XXX families need housing." Details: According to Kuleba, construction of new homes for people who have lost their homes is planned to begin in mid-July. "The main criterion for who to build in the first place remains that the destroyed house was their only housing. XXX houses is the figure that we should ideally reach by winter," he said. Background: On XX June, the Kyiv Oblast Council approved two programs to help people who lost their homes due to Russian aggression to receive housing. Their budgets are UAH X.X billion and UAH X.XXX billion. According to them, in XXXX-XX XXX houses will be built and XXXX apartments will be bought.

bezpilotnyky,avia,genshtab,vijna

Ukraine's Defence Forces shoot down Russian helicopter and Lancet UAV

On the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia carried out 18 airstrikes against Ukraine, whereas the Ukrainian Air Force conducted 14 strikes; a Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter and a Lancet UAV have been shot down as well. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 18:00 on 24 February Quote: "The 365th day of the Russian full-scale invasion is ongoing. The Russian Federation is focusing its main efforts on conducting offensive actions on the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Shakhtarsk fronts and increasing the number of its military personnel. On 24 February, the enemy conducted 18 airstrikes, four of which using Lancet barrage munitions. It also carried out more than 30 attacks using multiple-launch rocket systems." Details: Ukrainian Air Force carried out 14 strikes on clusters of Russian military personnel and equipment over the past 24 hours. The Defence Forces also destroyed a Mi-24 attack helicopter and a Lancet UAV. On the Volyn, Polissia, Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the operational situation remains unchanged. No signs of the formation of Russian offensive groups were detected. Russian forces deployed mortars and artillery to attack areas in and around the settlements of Senkivka, Yeline and Leonivka in Chernihiv Oblast; Iskrykivshchyna, Volfyne, Zapsillia and Myropillia in Sumy Oblast; and areas in and around 18 settlements in Kharkiv Oblast came under Russian fire. In particular, Lemishchyne, Oleksandrivka, Starytsia, Vovchansk and Bolohivka. On the Kupiansk and Lyman fronts, Russian troops conducted several unsuccessful offensive operations. In particular in the vicinity of Serebrianskyi Forest in Luhansk Oblast and the settlements of Verkhnokamianske and Rozdolivka in Donetsk Oblast. They conducted artillery strikes on 14 areas in and around the settlements of Hrianykivka, Kupiansk, and Berestove in Kharkiv Oblast, and Dibrova and Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast. On the Bakhmut front, Russian soldiers continue to attack the positions of Ukrainian troops, having made several unsuccessful attacks around the settlements of Dubovo-Vasylivka, Berkhivka, and Zaliznianske. They are actively conducting aerial reconnaissance to adjust their artillery fire. 15 settlements came under fire, in particular Spirne, Vesele, Dubovo-Vasylivka, Berkhivka, Bakhmut and Ozarianivka in Donetsk Oblast. On the Avdiivka and Shakhtarsk fronts, Russian forces conducted an offensive in the areas of the settlements of Pervomaiske, Nevelske and Marinka, but to no avail. Artillery shelling was reported near 16 settlements, in particular Avdiivka, Vodiane, Zolota Nyva, Marinka, Vuhledar and Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk Oblast On the Zaporizhzhia front, areas in and around 17 settlements were affected by Russian fire. In particular, Vremivka and Novopil in Donetsk Oblast and Olhivske, Huliaipole, Orikhiv, and Bilohiria in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. On the Kherson front, artillery fire of the Russian occupation forces hit 27 settlements in Kherson Oblast, located on the right bank of the Dnipro River, including Dudchany, Beryslav, Vesele, Tiahynka, Antonivka and the city of Kherson.

Ukraine's Defence Forces shoot down Russian helicopter and Lancet UAV

On the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia carried out XX airstrikes against Ukraine, whereas the Ukrainian Air Force conducted XX strikes; a Russian Mi-XX attack helicopter and a Lancet UAV have been shot down as well. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of XX:XX on XX February Quote: "The XXXth day of the Russian full-scale invasion is ongoing. The Russian Federation is focusing its main efforts on conducting offensive actions on the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Shakhtarsk fronts and increasing the number of its military personnel. On XX February, the enemy conducted XX airstrikes, four of which using Lancet barrage munitions. It also carried out more than XX attacks using multiple-launch rocket systems." Details: Ukrainian Air Force carried out XX strikes on clusters of Russian military personnel and equipment over the past XX hours. The Defence Forces also destroyed a Mi-XX attack helicopter and a Lancet UAV. On the Volyn, Polissia, Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the operational situation remains unchanged. No signs of the formation of Russian offensive groups were detected. Russian forces deployed mortars and artillery to attack areas in and around the settlements of Senkivka, Yeline and Leonivka in Chernihiv Oblast; Iskrykivshchyna, Volfyne, Zapsillia and Myropillia in Sumy Oblast; and areas in and around XX settlements in Kharkiv Oblast came under Russian fire. In particular, Lemishchyne, Oleksandrivka, Starytsia, Vovchansk and Bolohivka. On the Kupiansk and Lyman fronts, Russian troops conducted several unsuccessful offensive operations. In particular in the vicinity of Serebrianskyi Forest in Luhansk Oblast and the settlements of Verkhnokamianske and Rozdolivka in Donetsk Oblast. They conducted artillery strikes on XX areas in and around the settlements of Hrianykivka, Kupiansk, and Berestove in Kharkiv Oblast, and Dibrova and Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast. On the Bakhmut front, Russian soldiers continue to attack the positions of Ukrainian troops, having made several unsuccessful attacks around the settlements of Dubovo-Vasylivka, Berkhivka, and Zaliznianske. They are actively conducting aerial reconnaissance to adjust their artillery fire. XX settlements came under fire, in particular Spirne, Vesele, Dubovo-Vasylivka, Berkhivka, Bakhmut and Ozarianivka in Donetsk Oblast. On the Avdiivka and Shakhtarsk fronts, Russian forces conducted an offensive in the areas of the settlements of Pervomaiske, Nevelske and Marinka, but to no avail. Artillery shelling was reported near XX settlements, in particular Avdiivka, Vodiane, Zolota Nyva, Marinka, Vuhledar and Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk Oblast On the Zaporizhzhia front, areas in and around XX settlements were affected by Russian fire. In particular, Vremivka and Novopil in Donetsk Oblast and Olhivske, Huliaipole, Orikhiv, and Bilohiria in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. On the Kherson front, artillery fire of the Russian occupation forces hit XX settlements in Kherson Oblast, located on the right bank of the Dnipro River, including Dudchany, Beryslav, Vesele, Tiahynka, Antonivka and the city of Kherson.

genshtab,rosija,vijna

Russia loses 810 soldiers and 12 tanks over past 24 hours

Russia persists in suffering losses in its war of aggression against Ukraine as Ukrainian defenders killed 810 Russian soldiers and destroyed 24 artillery systems, 18 drones, 16 armoured combat vehicles and 12 tanks belonging to the Russians over the past 24 hours. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: The total combat losses of Russian troops between 24 February 2022 and 24 October 2023 are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]: approximately 295,510 (+810) military personnel 5,105 (+12) tanks 9,669 (+16) armoured combat vehicles 7,081 (+24) artillery systems 828 (+3) multiple-launch rocket systems 552 (+1) air defence systems 320 (+0) fixed-wing aircraft 324 (+0) helicopters 5,363 (+18) operational-tactical UAVs 1,537 (+1) cruise missiles 20 (+0) ships and boats 1 (+0) submarines 9,447 (+28) vehicles and tankers 1,006 (+8) special vehicles and other equipment The information is being confirmed.

Russia loses XXX soldiers and XX tanks over past XX hours

Russia persists in suffering losses in its war of aggression against Ukraine as Ukrainian defenders killed XXX Russian soldiers and destroyed XX artillery systems, XX drones, XX armoured combat vehicles and XX tanks belonging to the Russians over the past XX hours. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: The total combat losses of Russian troops between XX February XXXX and XX October XXXX are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]: approximately XXX,XXX (+XXX) military personnel X,XXX (+XX) tanks X,XXX (+XX) armoured combat vehicles X,XXX (+XX) artillery systems XXX (+X) multiple-launch rocket systems XXX (+X) air defence systems XXX (+X) fixed-wing aircraft XXX (+X) helicopters X,XXX (+XX) operational-tactical UAVs X,XXX (+X) cruise missiles XX (+X) ships and boats X (+X) submarines X,XXX (+XX) vehicles and tankers X,XXX (+X) special vehicles and other equipment The information is being confirmed.

pozhezha,rosija

Warehouse ablaze in Moscow Oblast, 1,200 square metres on fire

A paint and varnish warehouse in the city of Vidnoye, Moscow Oblast, has caught fire, covering 1,200 square metres. Source: Moscow Oblast Prosecutor's Office Quote: "A fire broke out at around 23:30 [3 September - ed.] in a warehouse for storing paint and varnish products." Details: Preliminary reports indicate that the fire covered 1,200 square metres. There are no casualties reported.

Warehouse ablaze in Moscow Oblast, X,XXX square metres on fire

A paint and varnish warehouse in the city of Vidnoye, Moscow Oblast, has caught fire, covering X,XXX square metres. Source: Moscow Oblast Prosecutor's Office Quote: "A fire broke out at around XX:XX [X September - ed.] in a warehouse for storing paint and varnish products." Details: Preliminary reports indicate that the fire covered X,XXX square metres. There are no casualties reported.

trivoga,airforces

Russian aircraft active in frontline areas

Ukrainian defenders have observed Russian aircraft activity in frontline areas. Source: Air Force on Telegram Quote: "[We detected] enemy tactical aircraft activity on the south-eastern front. There is a threat of air-launched weapons being used near the frontline areas." An air-raid warning was issued in Mykolaiv and Kherson oblasts at 04:37.

Russian aircraft active in frontline areas

Ukrainian defenders have observed Russian aircraft activity in frontline areas. Source: Air Force on Telegram Quote: "[We detected] enemy tactical aircraft activity on the south-eastern front. There is a threat of air-launched weapons being used near the frontline areas." An air-raid warning was issued in Mykolaiv and Kherson oblasts at XX:XX.

okupacia,zaes,zaporizkaoblast,vijna

Satellite records new objects on roof of ZNPP's power unit 4

Planet Labs, using its satellite images, has recorded the appearance of new objects on the roof of the Power Unit No.4 at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). Source: Radio Svoboda (Liberty) on Telegram Quote: "Satellite images of the ZNPP show the appearance of new objects on the fourth power unit’s roof, which was reported to be mined by the General Staff." Details: Radio Svoboda reported that the photos were taken on 5 July. The resolution of the picture does not allow viewers to understand what exactly has appeared on the roof. At the same time, Radio Svoboda examined satellite photos from the fourth power unit of the ZNPP over the past year and a half and wrote that similar objects were not visible on any image during this time. The General Staff reported that the occupiers had also mined the roof of the third power unit. Background: The Armed Forces of Ukraine has warned fellow citizens that the Russians may soon start preparations for provocations at the Zaporizhzhia NPP, and that it had placed explosive-like objects on the roofs of two power units. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts stated that they have found no signs of mining at the ZNPP during recent inspections. However, they still call on civilians to "stay alert".

Satellite records new objects on roof of ZNPP's power unit X

Planet Labs, using its satellite images, has recorded the appearance of new objects on the roof of the Power Unit No.X at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). Source: Radio Svoboda (Liberty) on Telegram Quote: "Satellite images of the ZNPP show the appearance of new objects on the fourth power unit’s roof, which was reported to be mined by the General Staff." Details: Radio Svoboda reported that the photos were taken on X July. The resolution of the picture does not allow viewers to understand what exactly has appeared on the roof. At the same time, Radio Svoboda examined satellite photos from the fourth power unit of the ZNPP over the past year and a half and wrote that similar objects were not visible on any image during this time. The General Staff reported that the occupiers had also mined the roof of the third power unit. Background: The Armed Forces of Ukraine has warned fellow citizens that the Russians may soon start preparations for provocations at the Zaporizhzhia NPP, and that it had placed explosive-like objects on the roofs of two power units. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts stated that they have found no signs of mining at the ZNPP during recent inspections. However, they still call on civilians to "stay alert".

okupacia,referendum,rosija

Russians conducted a poll in the occupied territories whether people want to join the Russian Federation: few are willing – Russian media

FRIDAY, 5 AUGUST 2022, 18:33 In July, the Russians conducted a poll in the occupied territories of Kherson and Zaporizhzhian oblasts regarding joining Russia; support for this idea amounted to only 30%. Source: Latvia-based Russian media outlet Meduza Details: Sources "close to the Kremlin" told Meduza that the efforts of Russian propagandists are not yielding results and support for Russia in the occupied territories is low. Quote: "Two interlocutors close to the administration of the Russian president told Meduza that in mid-July, a closed sociological survey was conducted in the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts on whether local residents want to join Russia. According to survey results, about 30% were in favour of joining, and the same number (under the conditions of occupation) were in favour of keeping the oblasts within Ukraine. The rest "hesitated to answer". Details: However, as Meduza writes, despite such low indicators, the Kremlin believes that "referendums will be held properly." The sources also said that 11 September as the date of the "referendum" is provisional, and it can be held on another day. Background: Earlier, the Ukrainian media, citing intelligence data, reported that the Kremlin-controlled "DPR" (Donetsk People’s Republic) plans to hold a so-called "referendum" throughout the entire territory of Donetsk Oblast, in which the result will be that 70% of the votes will be in favour of joining the Russian Federation.

Russians conducted a poll in the occupied territories whether people want to join the Russian Federation: few are willing – Russian media

FRIDAY, X AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX In July, the Russians conducted a poll in the occupied territories of Kherson and Zaporizhzhian oblasts regarding joining Russia; support for this idea amounted to only XX%. Source: Latvia-based Russian media outlet Meduza Details: Sources "close to the Kremlin" told Meduza that the efforts of Russian propagandists are not yielding results and support for Russia in the occupied territories is low. Quote: "Two interlocutors close to the administration of the Russian president told Meduza that in mid-July, a closed sociological survey was conducted in the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts on whether local residents want to join Russia. According to survey results, about XX% were in favour of joining, and the same number (under the conditions of occupation) were in favour of keeping the oblasts within Ukraine. The rest "hesitated to answer". Details: However, as Meduza writes, despite such low indicators, the Kremlin believes that "referendums will be held properly." The sources also said that XX September as the date of the "referendum" is provisional, and it can be held on another day. Background: Earlier, the Ukrainian media, citing intelligence data, reported that the Kremlin-controlled "DPR" (Donetsk People’s Republic) plans to hold a so-called "referendum" throughout the entire territory of Donetsk Oblast, in which the result will be that XX% of the votes will be in favour of joining the Russian Federation.

lviv,missilestrike

Russian missile strike on Lviv: death toll rises to 7, 7 people rescued, 14 hospitalised

As of Thursday evening, emergency workers continue to clear the rubble away from apartment buildings in Lviv after a Russian missile strike. The number of people killed by the Russians in Lviv has risen to seven. Seven people have been rescued, 14 injured people were hospitalised, and 64 people were evacuated. Source: Maksym Kozytskyi, Head of Lviv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; Andrii Sadovyi, Mayor of Lviv, on Facebook Details: At 22:16, Kozytskyi reported that rescue workers had found another body while clearing away debris in Lviv – a woman, the sixth victim of the Russian attack on the night of 5-6 July. Kozytskyi reported that 70% of the destruction has already been cleared. Services will run throughout the night. As of 21:00, employees of the State Emergency Service have rescued 7 people. 64 people were evacuated from the scene. 14 injured people were hospitalised. 170 cubic metres of construction debris have been removed. Andrii Sadovyi, Mayor of Lviv, reported that two residential buildings have been almost completely destroyed. They will need to be rebuilt and the people who lived there rehoused. In total, about 35 houses were damaged during the night. Nine tents have been set up for accommodation, food and psychological assistance. 40 people have been temporarily rehoused in a modular development, a hotel and a children's centre for sport, tourism and excursions. Quote: "The houses remain completely disconnected from the electricity, gas and water supply. I am grateful to all the professionals and caring people involved in the search for our fellow compatriots and helping those who have lost their homes. Search and rescue operations will continue around the clock until we clear all the rubble." Update on 00:02: After midnight on 7 July, Kozytskyi reported that the number of people killed as a result of the Russian missile attack on Lviv had increased to seven people. The body of another woman has been found under the rubble of an apartment building. Background: The Russians fired missiles on Lviv overnight on 5-6 July, damaging a critical infrastructure facility, and one missile hit a high-rise building. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that it shot down 7 of the 10 Kalibr cruise missiles fired by the Russian forces on Ukraine.

Russian missile strike on Lviv: death toll rises to X, X people rescued, XX hospitalised

As of Thursday evening, emergency workers continue to clear the rubble away from apartment buildings in Lviv after a Russian missile strike. The number of people killed by the Russians in Lviv has risen to seven. Seven people have been rescued, XX injured people were hospitalised, and XX people were evacuated. Source: Maksym Kozytskyi, Head of Lviv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; Andrii Sadovyi, Mayor of Lviv, on Facebook Details: At XX:XX, Kozytskyi reported that rescue workers had found another body while clearing away debris in Lviv – a woman, the sixth victim of the Russian attack on the night of X-X July. Kozytskyi reported that XX% of the destruction has already been cleared. Services will run throughout the night. As of XX:XX, employees of the State Emergency Service have rescued X people. XX people were evacuated from the scene. XX injured people were hospitalised. XXX cubic metres of construction debris have been removed. Andrii Sadovyi, Mayor of Lviv, reported that two residential buildings have been almost completely destroyed. They will need to be rebuilt and the people who lived there rehoused. In total, about XX houses were damaged during the night. Nine tents have been set up for accommodation, food and psychological assistance. XX people have been temporarily rehoused in a modular development, a hotel and a children's centre for sport, tourism and excursions. Quote: "The houses remain completely disconnected from the electricity, gas and water supply. I am grateful to all the professionals and caring people involved in the search for our fellow compatriots and helping those who have lost their homes. Search and rescue operations will continue around the clock until we clear all the rubble." Update on XX:XX: After midnight on X July, Kozytskyi reported that the number of people killed as a result of the Russian missile attack on Lviv had increased to seven people. The body of another woman has been found under the rubble of an apartment building. Background: The Russians fired missiles on Lviv overnight on X-X July, damaging a critical infrastructure facility, and one missile hit a high-rise building. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that it shot down X of the XX Kalibr cruise missiles fired by the Russian forces on Ukraine.

vijna,zbrojni-sili

Ukrainian Armed Forces kill 30 invaders and destroy 2 warehouses and equipment in southern Ukraine

OLHA HLUSHCHENKO — WEDNESDAY, 13 JULY 2022, 01:46 The Ukrainian military have killed 30 invaders and destroyed 2 field ammunition depots and military equipment belonging to the Russian forces on the southern defence lines. Source: Pivden (South) Operational Command Details: While performing missile and artillery units firing missions, 30 invaders were killed and a 122 mm howitzer, BM-27 Uragan, 4 armoured and motor vehicles, as well as 2 field ammunition depots, were "demolished". The Russian fleet naval grouping in the north-western part of the Black Sea now consists of two surface vessels and two submarines equipped with a total of 24 Kalibr missiles, as well as 2 large landing ships.

Ukrainian Armed Forces kill XX invaders and destroy X warehouses and equipment in southern Ukraine

OLHA HLUSHCHENKO — WEDNESDAY, XX JULY XXXX, XX:XX The Ukrainian military have killed XX invaders and destroyed X field ammunition depots and military equipment belonging to the Russian forces on the southern defence lines. Source: Pivden (South) Operational Command Details: While performing missile and artillery units firing missions, XX invaders were killed and a XXX mm howitzer, BM-XX Uragan, X armoured and motor vehicles, as well as X field ammunition depots, were "demolished". The Russian fleet naval grouping in the north-western part of the Black Sea now consists of two surface vessels and two submarines equipped with a total of XX Kalibr missiles, as well as X large landing ships.

vagner,rosija,minoboroni,prigozhyn

Ukraine's Defence Ministry advises Russian soldiers to go back to Russia to help their comrades "on both sides"

The building of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Ukraine’s Defence Ministry believes that Russian occupation forces in Ukraine would be better off going back to Russia to help their "comrades on both sides of the conflict" instead of fighting with Ukraine. Source: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine on Twitter Quote: "The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is wondering why russian (sic) soldiers are still sitting in muddy trenches rather than running to the aid of their comrades on both sides of the conflict. That would be far safer than confronting the Ukrainian army." Background: On the evening of 23 June, Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed that the regular Russian army had launched a missile strike on the Wagner mercenaries’ rear camps. He has therefore deployed 25,000 of his mercenaries "to restore justice". Prigozhin claimed that his forces had taken control of military facilities in Rostov-on-Don, including the air base, and were heading "to Moscow" and that his soldiers had shot down three Russian helicopters. Wagner mercenaries have also seized military facilities in the Russian city of Voronezh. In an emergency address on 24 June, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is "fighting for survival" and that attempts are being made to "organise a rebellion" in the country. On the afternoon of 24 June, a convoy of Wagner Group forces was spotted just 400 kilometres away from Moscow.

Ukraine's Defence Ministry advises Russian soldiers to go back to Russia to help their comrades "on both sides"

The building of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Ukraine’s Defence Ministry believes that Russian occupation forces in Ukraine would be better off going back to Russia to help their "comrades on both sides of the conflict" instead of fighting with Ukraine. Source: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine on Twitter Quote: "The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is wondering why russian (sic) soldiers are still sitting in muddy trenches rather than running to the aid of their comrades on both sides of the conflict. That would be far safer than confronting the Ukrainian army." Background: On the evening of XX June, Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed that the regular Russian army had launched a missile strike on the Wagner mercenaries’ rear camps. He has therefore deployed XX,XXX of his mercenaries "to restore justice". Prigozhin claimed that his forces had taken control of military facilities in Rostov-on-Don, including the air base, and were heading "to Moscow" and that his soldiers had shot down three Russian helicopters. Wagner mercenaries have also seized military facilities in the Russian city of Voronezh. In an emergency address on XX June, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is "fighting for survival" and that attempts are being made to "organise a rebellion" in the country. On the afternoon of XX June, a convoy of Wagner Group forces was spotted just XXX kilometres away from Moscow.

zbroja,help-to-ukraine,es

Borrel states that sending fighter jets to Ukraine is not on EU agenda

Josep Borrell, the European Union High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy, has stated that sending fighter jets to Ukraine is not currently on the European agenda, suggesting that this issue causes disagreements among the 27 member states. Source: Borrell at a meeting with journalists in Brussels, reports European Pravda, referring to El Pais During the meeting, Borrell insisted that the supply of this type of weapon is a "very controversial" issue among EU member states. These statements came after France declared its readiness to provide combat aircraft to Kyiv, unlike other allies such as the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom, which do not discuss such steps. "My job is to try to reach a consensus, and one of the best ways is not to take positions that could jeopardise it," the high representative stressed, saying that now the 27 member states should focus on keeping their word and sending the tanks they promised Ukraine. Regarding the situation with the war in Ukraine, Borrell noted that Russia threatens an attack from the north, he does not rule out that it will be from the territory of Belarus, with the help of which it will disperse Ukrainian troops at the contact line. "I don't think it will happen, but you never know," he said, warning that if Moscow launches a new offensive on any contact line, it will happen before Western tanks fall into the hands of the Ukrainian army. As reported, on Monday, the President of the United States Joe Biden said that the United States doesn't plan to send F-16 fighters to Ukraine. The White House after that, said that the United States is already providing significant military assistance to Ukraine and is focused on the needs of Kyiv and the situation on the battlefield.

Borrel states that sending fighter jets to Ukraine is not on EU agenda

Josep Borrell, the European Union High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy, has stated that sending fighter jets to Ukraine is not currently on the European agenda, suggesting that this issue causes disagreements among the XX member states. Source: Borrell at a meeting with journalists in Brussels, reports European Pravda, referring to El Pais During the meeting, Borrell insisted that the supply of this type of weapon is a "very controversial" issue among EU member states. These statements came after France declared its readiness to provide combat aircraft to Kyiv, unlike other allies such as the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom, which do not discuss such steps. "My job is to try to reach a consensus, and one of the best ways is not to take positions that could jeopardise it," the high representative stressed, saying that now the XX member states should focus on keeping their word and sending the tanks they promised Ukraine. Regarding the situation with the war in Ukraine, Borrell noted that Russia threatens an attack from the north, he does not rule out that it will be from the territory of Belarus, with the help of which it will disperse Ukrainian troops at the contact line. "I don't think it will happen, but you never know," he said, warning that if Moscow launches a new offensive on any contact line, it will happen before Western tanks fall into the hands of the Ukrainian army. As reported, on Monday, the President of the United States Joe Biden said that the United States doesn't plan to send F-XX fighters to Ukraine. The White House after that, said that the United States is already providing significant military assistance to Ukraine and is focused on the needs of Kyiv and the situation on the battlefield.

kherson,zelensky,vijna

Zelenskyy on Ukrainian strike on the bridge in Kherson: we will break all the plans of the Russians

IRYNA BALACHUK — WEDNESDAY, 27 JULY 2022, 22:51 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Ukraine struck the Antonivka bridge in Kherson in order to prevent Russian occupying forces from transferring troops to Kherson Oblast. Source: Zelenskyy’s evening address Quote from Zelenskyy: "Regarding the Antonivka bridge in Kherson and other crossings in the [Kherson] Oblast. Of course, they will all be rebuilt, and it will be us who will do it. We are doing everything we can to ensure that the occupiers’ logistical operations on our land are thwarted. Whatever their plans are, we will prevent their realisation." Details: President Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine will liberate its territory "with military, diplomatic and every other tool at its disposal" – until all territory within its state borders has been liberated. Earlier: The Antonivka road bridge was first struck on 19 and 20 July. On the evening of 26 July, Kherson Telegram channels reported explosions in the occupied city, with Antonivka Road Bridge being allegedly hit. Subsequently, Natalia Humeniuk, head of the joint coordination press centre for the Ukrainian Defence Forces, confirmed that Ukrainian forces have conducted high-precision missile strikes on the Antonivka Road Bridge in Kherson. On 27 July, Kyrylo Stremousov, a collaborator with the occupiers in Kherson Oblast, said that the Antonivka Road Bridge over the river Dnipro in Kherson was damaged after an overnight attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Zelenskyy on Ukrainian strike on the bridge in Kherson: we will break all the plans of the Russians

IRYNA BALACHUK — WEDNESDAY, XX JULY XXXX, XX:XX President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Ukraine struck the Antonivka bridge in Kherson in order to prevent Russian occupying forces from transferring troops to Kherson Oblast. Source: Zelenskyy’s evening address Quote from Zelenskyy: "Regarding the Antonivka bridge in Kherson and other crossings in the [Kherson] Oblast. Of course, they will all be rebuilt, and it will be us who will do it. We are doing everything we can to ensure that the occupiers’ logistical operations on our land are thwarted. Whatever their plans are, we will prevent their realisation." Details: President Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine will liberate its territory "with military, diplomatic and every other tool at its disposal" – until all territory within its state borders has been liberated. Earlier: The Antonivka road bridge was first struck on XX and XX July. On the evening of XX July, Kherson Telegram channels reported explosions in the occupied city, with Antonivka Road Bridge being allegedly hit. Subsequently, Natalia Humeniuk, head of the joint coordination press centre for the Ukrainian Defence Forces, confirmed that Ukrainian forces have conducted high-precision missile strikes on the Antonivka Road Bridge in Kherson. On XX July, Kyrylo Stremousov, a collaborator with the occupiers in Kherson Oblast, said that the Antonivka Road Bridge over the river Dnipro in Kherson was damaged after an overnight attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

ukrzaliznitsja,vijna,bizhenzi

All Ukrainian trains heading west are now evacuation trains – travel is free

Iryna Balachuk – Thursday, 3 March 2022, 09:37 AM Ukrzaliznytsia [Ukrainian Railways] has announced that all trains from the east to the west of Ukraine will be considered to be evacuation trains; tickets will not be sold and travel will be free. Source: Ukrzaliznytsia on Telegram Details: Passengers fleeing hotspots can now use the following scheduled trains free of charge: No1 / 2 Kostiantynivka - Ivano-Frankivsk No3 / 4 Zaporizhia - Uzhhorod No5 / 6 Mariupol - Rakhiv No7 / 8 Kyiv - Chernivtsi No15 / 16 Kharkiv - Rakhiv No17 / 18 Kharkiv - Uzhhorod No21 / 22 Kharkiv - Truskavets No25 / 26 Odessa - Rakhiv No29 / 30 Kyiv - Uzhhorod No31 / 32 Kryvyi Rih - Uzhhorod No35 / 36 Odessa - Przemyśl No37 / 38 Odessa - Uzhhorod No41 / 42 Dnipro - Truskavets No45 / 46 Kramatorsk - Uzhhorod No49 / 50 Kyiv - Truskavets No55 / 56 Kyiv - Rakhiv No57 / 59-No58 / 60 Kyiv - Vorokhta, Chop No77 / 78 Odessa - Kovel No81 / 82 Kyiv - Uzhhorod No85 / 87-86 / 88 Novooleksiyivka - Lviv, Kovel No91 / 92 Kyiv - Lviv No95 / 96 Kyiv - Rakhiv No97 / 98 Kyiv - Kovel No114 / 113-142 / 141 Lyman - Lviv No119 / 120 Zaporizhia - Lviv No129 / 130 Kremenchuk - Vorokhta No149 / 150 Poltava - Chernivtsi 35135/136 Odessa - Chernivtsi No249 / 250 Kyiv - Chernivtsi No749 / 750 Kyiv - Ivano-Frankivsk No 705 Darnytsia - Kyiv Pass - Lviv No 715 Darnytsia - Kyiv Pass - Lviv No 723 Kharkiv - Lviv No 747 Kyiv - Ternopil. Ukrzaliznytsia stressed that women, children, and elderly people have a priority when boarding these and other evacuation trains. Departure times and train routes may vary depending on the situation.

All Ukrainian trains heading west are now evacuation trains – travel is free

Iryna Balachuk – Thursday, X March XXXX, XX:XX AM Ukrzaliznytsia [Ukrainian Railways] has announced that all trains from the east to the west of Ukraine will be considered to be evacuation trains; tickets will not be sold and travel will be free. Source: Ukrzaliznytsia on Telegram Details: Passengers fleeing hotspots can now use the following scheduled trains free of charge: NoX / X Kostiantynivka - Ivano-Frankivsk NoX / X Zaporizhia - Uzhhorod NoX / X Mariupol - Rakhiv NoX / X Kyiv - Chernivtsi NoXX / XX Kharkiv - Rakhiv NoXX / XX Kharkiv - Uzhhorod NoXX / XX Kharkiv - Truskavets NoXX / XX Odessa - Rakhiv NoXX / XX Kyiv - Uzhhorod NoXX / XX Kryvyi Rih - Uzhhorod NoXX / XX Odessa - Przemyśl NoXX / XX Odessa - Uzhhorod NoXX / XX Dnipro - Truskavets NoXX / XX Kramatorsk - Uzhhorod NoXX / XX Kyiv - Truskavets NoXX / XX Kyiv - Rakhiv NoXX / XX-NoXX / XX Kyiv - Vorokhta, Chop NoXX / XX Odessa - Kovel NoXX / XX Kyiv - Uzhhorod NoXX / XX-XX / XX Novooleksiyivka - Lviv, Kovel NoXX / XX Kyiv - Lviv NoXX / XX Kyiv - Rakhiv NoXX / XX Kyiv - Kovel NoXXX / XXX-XXX / XXX Lyman - Lviv NoXXX / XXX Zaporizhia - Lviv NoXXX / XXX Kremenchuk - Vorokhta NoXXX / XXX Poltava - Chernivtsi XXXXX/XXX Odessa - Chernivtsi NoXXX / XXX Kyiv - Chernivtsi NoXXX / XXX Kyiv - Ivano-Frankivsk No XXX Darnytsia - Kyiv Pass - Lviv No XXX Darnytsia - Kyiv Pass - Lviv No XXX Kharkiv - Lviv No XXX Kyiv - Ternopil. Ukrzaliznytsia stressed that women, children, and elderly people have a priority when boarding these and other evacuation trains. Departure times and train routes may vary depending on the situation.

chernigiv,vijna,mikolajiv,kijiv

Kyiv and Chernihiv defence holds, Russian troops posing as civilians advanced towards Mykolayiv

Olena Roschina – Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 07:14 The Ukrainian military continues defending Kyiv and Chernihiv. In the Chernihiv region, the Russian invaders are hiding military equipment behind apartment blocks. Russian troops disguised in civilian clothes are advancing on Mykolayiv from the Kherson region. Source: operational information of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of 06:00 on Wednesday, 9 March According to the General Staff: "The Defence Forces Group continues to conduct a defence operation within the defined operational zones. On the northern and north-western fronts, hostilities continue in the Polissya and Volyn operational districts, as well as along the state border of Ukraine and in the settlements of Nizhyn, Ivanytsia, and Trostyanets. The defence of the city of Chernihiv continues. In the city of Kyiv, the Ukrainian forces are fending off the enemy’s offensive, inflicting fire damage on Russia’s offensive group and firmly maintaining the defence boundaries." Details: In the Chernihiv region, in the towns and villages temporarily occupied by the Russian troops, the latter continue to hide ammunition and military equipment among residential buildings and in the premises of agricultural facilities, in violation of international humanitarian law. The Russian military is using a network of medical facilities to provide medical care to wounded personnel. The occupying forces are disrupting the work of mobile communications towers. On the Southern front, operational groups of the defence forces are overseeing and covering the state border of Ukraine and the sea coast,protecting and defending airfields and critical infrastructure. In other areas, groups of troops are conducting a stabilisation operation and performing territorial defence tasks. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is repelling missile and bomb strikes and destroying Russia’s means of air attack. It provides air cover for military groups as well as for Ukraine’s critical infrastructure facilities. In Berdyansk, the enemy began to distribute propaganda materials aimed at discrediting Ukraine’s military and political leadership.In the Kherson area, servicemen from the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation disguised in civilian clothes are advancing in the direction of the city of Mykolayiv.

Kyiv and Chernihiv defence holds, Russian troops posing as civilians advanced towards Mykolayiv

Olena Roschina – Wednesday, X March XXXX, XX:XX The Ukrainian military continues defending Kyiv and Chernihiv. In the Chernihiv region, the Russian invaders are hiding military equipment behind apartment blocks. Russian troops disguised in civilian clothes are advancing on Mykolayiv from the Kherson region. Source: operational information of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of XX:XX on Wednesday, X March According to the General Staff: "The Defence Forces Group continues to conduct a defence operation within the defined operational zones. On the northern and north-western fronts, hostilities continue in the Polissya and Volyn operational districts, as well as along the state border of Ukraine and in the settlements of Nizhyn, Ivanytsia, and Trostyanets. The defence of the city of Chernihiv continues. In the city of Kyiv, the Ukrainian forces are fending off the enemy’s offensive, inflicting fire damage on Russia’s offensive group and firmly maintaining the defence boundaries." Details: In the Chernihiv region, in the towns and villages temporarily occupied by the Russian troops, the latter continue to hide ammunition and military equipment among residential buildings and in the premises of agricultural facilities, in violation of international humanitarian law. The Russian military is using a network of medical facilities to provide medical care to wounded personnel. The occupying forces are disrupting the work of mobile communications towers. On the Southern front, operational groups of the defence forces are overseeing and covering the state border of Ukraine and the sea coast,protecting and defending airfields and critical infrastructure. In other areas, groups of troops are conducting a stabilisation operation and performing territorial defence tasks. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is repelling missile and bomb strikes and destroying Russia’s means of air attack. It provides air cover for military groups as well as for Ukraine’s critical infrastructure facilities. In Berdyansk, the enemy began to distribute propaganda materials aimed at discrediting Ukraine’s military and political leadership.In the Kherson area, servicemen from the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation disguised in civilian clothes are advancing in the direction of the city of Mykolayiv.

es,vijna,ukrajina

Ukraine proposes renaming European format initiated by Macron

EUROPEAN PRAVDA – SATURDAY, 8 OCTOBER 2022, 16:59 During the first summit of the European Political Community, which took place on 6 October in Prague, Ukraine proposed that it be renamed the European Community of Peace. Source: Ihor Zhovkva, diplomatic adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an interview with European Pravda Quote: "We propose that it is called the European Community of Peace. The word ‘peace’ in this idea is not only peace as such; it applies to all spheres – economy, energy security, [and] military security." Details: According to him, the vision of the format was laid out by Zelenskyy in his speech, where he spoke about how the European Peace Community found support among the participants. "If in the end they agree to it, then this format will have [a certain] meaning," added Zhovkva. He also noted that Ukraine seems to be the only one among the participants to submit its proposals regarding this format. "At least, I haven't heard of any meaningful proposals from other states, unless they were submitted after the event," Zhovkva said. Read the full text of the interview and a detailed analysis of the most important events that took place on 6-7 October in Prague in the article Peace is not for everyone. How the Prague summit tried to reconcile enemies in Europe and beyond.

Ukraine proposes renaming European format initiated by Macron

EUROPEAN PRAVDA – SATURDAY, X OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX During the first summit of the European Political Community, which took place on X October in Prague, Ukraine proposed that it be renamed the European Community of Peace. Source: Ihor Zhovkva, diplomatic adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an interview with European Pravda Quote: "We propose that it is called the European Community of Peace. The word ‘peace’ in this idea is not only peace as such; it applies to all spheres – economy, energy security, [and] military security." Details: According to him, the vision of the format was laid out by Zelenskyy in his speech, where he spoke about how the European Peace Community found support among the participants. "If in the end they agree to it, then this format will have [a certain] meaning," added Zhovkva. He also noted that Ukraine seems to be the only one among the participants to submit its proposals regarding this format. "At least, I haven't heard of any meaningful proposals from other states, unless they were submitted after the event," Zhovkva said. Read the full text of the interview and a detailed analysis of the most important events that took place on X-X October in Prague in the article Peace is not for everyone. How the Prague summit tried to reconcile enemies in Europe and beyond.

vijna

110th Brigade shoots down Russian Mi-24 helicopter on Avdiivka front

Ukraine's Armed Forces have destroyed a Russian Mi-24 helicopter in Donetsk Oblast. Source: 110th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Marko Bezruchko on Facebook Quote: "Today, our brigade's servicemen destroyed an enemy Mi-24 helicopter. The enemy continues to attempt offensive actions on the Avdiivka front, but receives a worthy fightback and suffers heavy losses in manpower and destroyed equipment. Believe in the Ukrainian Armed Forces!"

XXXth Brigade shoots down Russian Mi-XX helicopter on Avdiivka front

Ukraine's Armed Forces have destroyed a Russian Mi-XX helicopter in Donetsk Oblast. Source: XXXth Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Marko Bezruchko on Facebook Quote: "Today, our brigade's servicemen destroyed an enemy Mi-XX helicopter. The enemy continues to attempt offensive actions on the Avdiivka front, but receives a worthy fightback and suffers heavy losses in manpower and destroyed equipment. Believe in the Ukrainian Armed Forces!"

rosija,vijna,ukrajina

Occupiers try to resume offensive on Sloviansk front – General Staff

STANISLAV POHORILOV – FRIDAY, 26 AUGUST 2022, 18:29 Russian occupiers are unrelentingly attacking the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, using all types of weapons and are unsuccessfully attempting to resume the offensive on the Sloviansk front. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, as of 18:00 on 26 August Details: The situation has not undergone significant changes on the Volyn, Polissia, and Sivershchyna fronts. The Russian forces used tubed artillery to shell civilian and military infrastructure near the settlements of Seredyna Buda, Shevchenkove, Katerynivka and Vilne in Sumy Oblast. On the Kharkiv front, the occupiers continue to conduct hostilities in order to maintain the occupied borders. There were attacks from tanks, tubed and rocket artillery near Varvarivka, Udy, Slatyne, Petrivka, Borshchova, Velyki Prokhody, Pishchane, Ruski Tyshky, Shestakove, Slobozhanske, Andriivka and Husarivka. The Russian forces also carried out airstrikes near Mospanove, Pervomaiske and Bairak. They also conducted aerial reconnaissance in the areas of the settlements of Pytomnyk, Cherkaska Lozova and Shestakove. On the Sloviansk front, the Russian forces are trying to resume the offensive in the area of the village of Barvinkove. Attacks were recorded near Chepil, Brazhkivka, Bohorodychne and Kostiantynivka. There were airstrikes near Brazhivka and Zalyman. Russian soldiers took offensive actions in the area of Karnaukhivka, had no success, and withdrew. They also conducted aerial reconnaissance in the area of Nova Dmytrivka. On the Kramatorsk front, the occupying forces fired from tubed and rocket artillery in the areas of the settlements of Tetianivka, Ivano-Darivka, Zvanivka and Hryhorivka. They delivered airstrikes near Spirne and Siversk. They also conducted aerial reconnaissance near Tetianivka. On the Bakhmut front, the Russian forces inflicted fire damage from tanks, tubed artillery, and MLRS in the areas of the settlements of Tykhonivka, Vasiukivka, Soledar, Bakhmut and Shumy. The Russian army used aviation for strikes near Yakovlivka and Kodema. The occupiers tried to conduct assaults in the areas of the settlements of Soledar, Bakhmutske, Bakhmut and Kodema, but were unsuccessful. On the Avdiivka front, the Russian forces shelled the districts of Oleksandropil, Niu-York, Novobakhmutivka, Netailove, Halytsynivka, Nevelske, Opytne and Marinka. There were airstrikes near Pervomaiske, Krasnohorivka and Marinka. The invaders tried to improve their tactical position in the area of the settlement of Nevelske, were repulsed and retreated. Artillery shelling was recorded near Zolota Nyva, Prechystivka, Pavlivka and Volodymyrivka on the Novopavlivka front. The districts of Volodymyrivka and Novomykhailivka were hit by Russian aircraft. On the Zaporizhzhia front, the occupying forces attacked the areas of the settlements of Velykomykhailivka, Novosilka, Vremivka, Malynivka, Dorozhnianka, Poltavka, Orikhiv and Mala Tokmachka. Also they carried out airstrikes near Olhivske and Huliaipole. On the Pivdennyi Buh front, the Russian forces continued firing on the areas of Mykolaiv, Kryvyi Rih, Lupareve, Prybuzke, Posad-Pokrovske, Novohryhorivka, Partyzanske, Chervona Dolyna, Velyke Artakove, Kvitneve, Ivanivka, Potomkyne, Trudoliubivka, Blahodatne, Tavriiske, Pervomaiske, Shyroke and Poliana. Russian soldiers tried to destroy important infrastructure facilities in the areas of Oleksandrivka, Lozove and Olhyne with air strikes.

Occupiers try to resume offensive on Sloviansk front – General Staff

STANISLAV POHORILOV – FRIDAY, XX AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX Russian occupiers are unrelentingly attacking the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, using all types of weapons and are unsuccessfully attempting to resume the offensive on the Sloviansk front. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, as of XX:XX on XX August Details: The situation has not undergone significant changes on the Volyn, Polissia, and Sivershchyna fronts. The Russian forces used tubed artillery to shell civilian and military infrastructure near the settlements of Seredyna Buda, Shevchenkove, Katerynivka and Vilne in Sumy Oblast. On the Kharkiv front, the occupiers continue to conduct hostilities in order to maintain the occupied borders. There were attacks from tanks, tubed and rocket artillery near Varvarivka, Udy, Slatyne, Petrivka, Borshchova, Velyki Prokhody, Pishchane, Ruski Tyshky, Shestakove, Slobozhanske, Andriivka and Husarivka. The Russian forces also carried out airstrikes near Mospanove, Pervomaiske and Bairak. They also conducted aerial reconnaissance in the areas of the settlements of Pytomnyk, Cherkaska Lozova and Shestakove. On the Sloviansk front, the Russian forces are trying to resume the offensive in the area of the village of Barvinkove. Attacks were recorded near Chepil, Brazhkivka, Bohorodychne and Kostiantynivka. There were airstrikes near Brazhivka and Zalyman. Russian soldiers took offensive actions in the area of Karnaukhivka, had no success, and withdrew. They also conducted aerial reconnaissance in the area of Nova Dmytrivka. On the Kramatorsk front, the occupying forces fired from tubed and rocket artillery in the areas of the settlements of Tetianivka, Ivano-Darivka, Zvanivka and Hryhorivka. They delivered airstrikes near Spirne and Siversk. They also conducted aerial reconnaissance near Tetianivka. On the Bakhmut front, the Russian forces inflicted fire damage from tanks, tubed artillery, and MLRS in the areas of the settlements of Tykhonivka, Vasiukivka, Soledar, Bakhmut and Shumy. The Russian army used aviation for strikes near Yakovlivka and Kodema. The occupiers tried to conduct assaults in the areas of the settlements of Soledar, Bakhmutske, Bakhmut and Kodema, but were unsuccessful. On the Avdiivka front, the Russian forces shelled the districts of Oleksandropil, Niu-York, Novobakhmutivka, Netailove, Halytsynivka, Nevelske, Opytne and Marinka. There were airstrikes near Pervomaiske, Krasnohorivka and Marinka. The invaders tried to improve their tactical position in the area of the settlement of Nevelske, were repulsed and retreated. Artillery shelling was recorded near Zolota Nyva, Prechystivka, Pavlivka and Volodymyrivka on the Novopavlivka front. The districts of Volodymyrivka and Novomykhailivka were hit by Russian aircraft. On the Zaporizhzhia front, the occupying forces attacked the areas of the settlements of Velykomykhailivka, Novosilka, Vremivka, Malynivka, Dorozhnianka, Poltavka, Orikhiv and Mala Tokmachka. Also they carried out airstrikes near Olhivske and Huliaipole. On the Pivdennyi Buh front, the Russian forces continued firing on the areas of Mykolaiv, Kryvyi Rih, Lupareve, Prybuzke, Posad-Pokrovske, Novohryhorivka, Partyzanske, Chervona Dolyna, Velyke Artakove, Kvitneve, Ivanivka, Potomkyne, Trudoliubivka, Blahodatne, Tavriiske, Pervomaiske, Shyroke and Poliana. Russian soldiers tried to destroy important infrastructure facilities in the areas of Oleksandrivka, Lozove and Olhyne with air strikes.

sevastopol,vijna,counteroffensive

Ukrainian defenders strike Russian Black Sea Fleet's command post in Sevastopol

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have confirmed that they successfully attacked the command post of the Russian Black Sea Fleet near Sevastopol on the morning of 20 September. Source: Directorate of Strategic Communications of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (StratCom) Quote: "The Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully attacked the command post of the occupiers' Black Sea Fleet near Verkhniosadove near the temporarily occupied city of Sevastopol on the morning of 20 September. Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!" Background: The media and Telegram channels reported on a strike at a military unit near temporarily occupied Sevastopol.

Ukrainian defenders strike Russian Black Sea Fleet's command post in Sevastopol

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have confirmed that they successfully attacked the command post of the Russian Black Sea Fleet near Sevastopol on the morning of XX September. Source: Directorate of Strategic Communications of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (StratCom) Quote: "The Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully attacked the command post of the occupiers' Black Sea Fleet near Verkhniosadove near the temporarily occupied city of Sevastopol on the morning of XX September. Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!" Background: The media and Telegram channels reported on a strike at a military unit near temporarily occupied Sevastopol.

vijna,nikopol

Russian forces attack Nikopol once again, damaging a church, an administrative building and private houses

On Saturday, 1 July, Russian forces once again attacked the city of Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, damaging a canteen, a church, an administrative building, and several private houses. Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "Russian monsters know no limits. They continue to deploy artillery to ruthlessly destroy Nikopol. Today they fired 10 shells on the city. No one was injured or killed, but the city sustained damage. A canteen, an administrative building and a church were damaged, as were eight private houses, two outbuildings and several cars."

Russian forces attack Nikopol once again, damaging a church, an administrative building and private houses

On Saturday, X July, Russian forces once again attacked the city of Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, damaging a canteen, a church, an administrative building, and several private houses. Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "Russian monsters know no limits. They continue to deploy artillery to ruthlessly destroy Nikopol. Today they fired XX shells on the city. No one was injured or killed, but the city sustained damage. A canteen, an administrative building and a church were damaged, as were eight private houses, two outbuildings and several cars."

kherson,armija,rozvidka

Invader tells friend how Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed "coolest command" on Kherson front

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — MONDAY, 11 JULY 2022, 16: 44 One of the invaders has said in a telephone conversation that on the Kherson front, the Ukrainian army struck a command post, as a result of which 12 people were killed. Source: message from Chief Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine Quote: "The occupier in a conversation with a friend tells how the Ukrainian armed forces destroyed the most important command of the ruscists on the Kherson front, resulting in 12 killed in action. He also talks about improper storage of ammunition, which led to the complete destruction of ammunition in a Ukrainian artillery strike." Details: On the published intercept, one of the soldiers says that in Kherson "they struck the most important command ... there are 12 killed in action." The military says that they struck the "coolest command" there is on that front. Background: On 10 July, the Operational Command "Pivden" (South) reported that it had attacked command posts of the enemy in the area of Chornobaivka.

Invader tells friend how Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed "coolest command" on Kherson front

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — MONDAY, XX JULY XXXX, XX: XX One of the invaders has said in a telephone conversation that on the Kherson front, the Ukrainian army struck a command post, as a result of which XX people were killed. Source: message from Chief Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine Quote: "The occupier in a conversation with a friend tells how the Ukrainian armed forces destroyed the most important command of the ruscists on the Kherson front, resulting in XX killed in action. He also talks about improper storage of ammunition, which led to the complete destruction of ammunition in a Ukrainian artillery strike." Details: On the published intercept, one of the soldiers says that in Kherson "they struck the most important command ... there are XX killed in action." The military says that they struck the "coolest command" there is on that front. Background: On XX July, the Operational Command "Pivden" (South) reported that it had attacked command posts of the enemy in the area of Chornobaivka.

jizha,energodar,vijna,zaporizkaoblast

Energodar suffers intermittent communications and food shortages, government plans to offer meals to the public

Olena Roschina — Monday, 7 March 2022, 11:19 The town of Energodar, where the Zaporizhia NPP is located,is experiencing intermittent communications and problems with food deliveries. The local government is organising meals for residents in critical situations. Source: Energodar Mayor Dmytro Orlov Quote: "In Energodar the night passed without emergencies. There are still significant problems with communications, not just in Energodar, but also in other towns of the region. Food is a problem due to the lack of new deliveries." Details: The Mayor said that bread was being baked, and that vegetables and other groceries were being sold sporadically near residential buildings and stores, but could not name any specific locations. Quote: "If the situation becomes critical, school canteens will open as public eateries, where those without any food stocks can come and eat once a day. At present, if there are any cases like that, they should contact the head of OSBB (building cooperative – ed.). But only if the need is urgent!"

Energodar suffers intermittent communications and food shortages, government plans to offer meals to the public

Olena Roschina — Monday, X March XXXX, XX:XX The town of Energodar, where the Zaporizhia NPP is located,is experiencing intermittent communications and problems with food deliveries. The local government is organising meals for residents in critical situations. Source: Energodar Mayor Dmytro Orlov Quote: "In Energodar the night passed without emergencies. There are still significant problems with communications, not just in Energodar, but also in other towns of the region. Food is a problem due to the lack of new deliveries." Details: The Mayor said that bread was being baked, and that vegetables and other groceries were being sold sporadically near residential buildings and stores, but could not name any specific locations. Quote: "If the situation becomes critical, school canteens will open as public eateries, where those without any food stocks can come and eat once a day. At present, if there are any cases like that, they should contact the head of OSBB (building cooperative – ed.). But only if the need is urgent!"

rosija,vijna,missilestrike,ukrajina

Journalists receive evidence that Russia is bombarding Ukraine with missiles that Kyiv handed over to Moscow in 1990s

Journalists have obtained evidence that Russia has been attacking Ukraine using Kh-55 cruise missiles which were officially handed over by Kyiv to Moscow as part of an agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers and the Russian government in 1999 in exchange for paying off debts for Russian gas. Source: investigation by Skhemy (Schemes), a project by Radio Liberty Details: The journalists received the text of the agreement and a list of the serial numbers of the missiles transferred and compared these with the numbers of Kh-55s that the Russian army began to use against Ukraine during the full-scale invasion. Skhemy revealed that at least a dozen missiles from the list were used by the Russian Federation to attack Ukrainian cities – some of them were shot down by Ukrainian air defence forces, and some hit residential buildings. The journalists found an agreement in the archives between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine headed by Valerii Pustovoitenko and the Russian government under the leadership of Vladimir Putin, signed in Yalta in 1999. According to this document, Kyiv gave Moscow eight Tu-160 heavy bombers and three Tu-95MS, as well as 575 Kh-55 cruise missiles. In return, Russia offset the value of this equipment against Ukraine’s debt for Russian gas in the amount of UAH 275 million [approx. US$7,449 million – ed.]. This is the determined value of the transferred equipment. Along with the agreement, the journalists received a list with all the serial numbers of the transferred missiles and compared them with those of the Kh-55s Russia fired at Ukraine after the start of its full-scale invasion in 2022. Three such missiles, which the Ukrainian air defence shot down in January, May and April 2023 in the city of Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, are on the list of missiles transferred to Moscow in 1999. Another Kh-55, which hit an apartment building in the capital of Ukraine at the end of 2022, killing a woman, was also transferred to Moscow as part of the agreement. Another missile, which Ukraine also gave to the Russian Federation, hit a house in Kyiv Oblast. During the attack, a child was injured. Several more missiles were identified by Skhemy using photographs with serial numbers on the wreckage obtained from law enforcement sources. In total, journalists found the serial numbers of more than ten missiles that were previously transferred to Russia, only to be launched across Ukraine 23 years later. Some of these downed missiles are now stored at the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise. Reference: Originally, the Kh-55 missile was created exclusively as a carrier of nuclear warheads. The General Staff of the Armed Forces reported that "Russia is exhausting the Ukrainian air defence system with Kh-55 missiles that do not carry an explosive warhead." These missiles, the department says, are dangerous because of their kinetic energy and exploding fuel residues.

Journalists receive evidence that Russia is bombarding Ukraine with missiles that Kyiv handed over to Moscow in XXXXs

Journalists have obtained evidence that Russia has been attacking Ukraine using Kh-XX cruise missiles which were officially handed over by Kyiv to Moscow as part of an agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers and the Russian government in XXXX in exchange for paying off debts for Russian gas. Source: investigation by Skhemy (Schemes), a project by Radio Liberty Details: The journalists received the text of the agreement and a list of the serial numbers of the missiles transferred and compared these with the numbers of Kh-XXs that the Russian army began to use against Ukraine during the full-scale invasion. Skhemy revealed that at least a dozen missiles from the list were used by the Russian Federation to attack Ukrainian cities – some of them were shot down by Ukrainian air defence forces, and some hit residential buildings. The journalists found an agreement in the archives between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine headed by Valerii Pustovoitenko and the Russian government under the leadership of Vladimir Putin, signed in Yalta in XXXX. According to this document, Kyiv gave Moscow eight Tu-XXX heavy bombers and three Tu-XXMS, as well as XXX Kh-XX cruise missiles. In return, Russia offset the value of this equipment against Ukraine’s debt for Russian gas in the amount of UAH XXX million [approx. US$X,XXX million – ed.]. This is the determined value of the transferred equipment. Along with the agreement, the journalists received a list with all the serial numbers of the transferred missiles and compared them with those of the Kh-XXs Russia fired at Ukraine after the start of its full-scale invasion in XXXX. Three such missiles, which the Ukrainian air defence shot down in January, May and April XXXX in the city of Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, are on the list of missiles transferred to Moscow in XXXX. Another Kh-XX, which hit an apartment building in the capital of Ukraine at the end of XXXX, killing a woman, was also transferred to Moscow as part of the agreement. Another missile, which Ukraine also gave to the Russian Federation, hit a house in Kyiv Oblast. During the attack, a child was injured. Several more missiles were identified by Skhemy using photographs with serial numbers on the wreckage obtained from law enforcement sources. In total, journalists found the serial numbers of more than ten missiles that were previously transferred to Russia, only to be launched across Ukraine XX years later. Some of these downed missiles are now stored at the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise. Reference: Originally, the Kh-XX missile was created exclusively as a carrier of nuclear warheads. The General Staff of the Armed Forces reported that "Russia is exhausting the Ukrainian air defence system with Kh-XX missiles that do not carry an explosive warhead." These missiles, the department says, are dangerous because of their kinetic energy and exploding fuel residues.

lukashenko,putin

Lukashenkо to visit Star City before meeting Putin

Alexander Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed President of Belarus, is to visit Russia and meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sources: Belarusian state news agency BelTA Details: Lukashenko is scheduled to visit the Yuri A. Gagarin State Scientific Research and Testing Cosmonaut Training Centre in Star City (Zvyozdny gorodok) near Moscow, where candidates for a space flight from Belarus are being selected. He will then attend an informal meeting of the heads of CIS member states to be held in St Petersburg on 26-27 December. Background: On 19 December, Alexander Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed President of Belarus, and Vladimir Putin, leader of Russia for more than 20 years, met in Minsk, Belarus. According to Putin, the Russian and Belarusian dictators discussed the joint production of new military equipment, further military exercises, and the training of Belarusian military pilots. Lukashenko boasted that an S-400 air defence system and an Iskander missile system have been put on combat duty in Belarus.

Lukashenkо to visit Star City before meeting Putin

Alexander Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed President of Belarus, is to visit Russia and meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sources: Belarusian state news agency BelTA Details: Lukashenko is scheduled to visit the Yuri A. Gagarin State Scientific Research and Testing Cosmonaut Training Centre in Star City (Zvyozdny gorodok) near Moscow, where candidates for a space flight from Belarus are being selected. He will then attend an informal meeting of the heads of CIS member states to be held in St Petersburg on XX-XX December. Background: On XX December, Alexander Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed President of Belarus, and Vladimir Putin, leader of Russia for more than XX years, met in Minsk, Belarus. According to Putin, the Russian and Belarusian dictators discussed the joint production of new military equipment, further military exercises, and the training of Belarusian military pilots. Lukashenko boasted that an S-XXX air defence system and an Iskander missile system have been put on combat duty in Belarus.

rosija,skandal

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on pogroms in Makhachkala: propaganda nurtured antisemitism in Russians

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine points out that the recent antisemitic rally in Dagestan is the result of the methodical work of Russian state propaganda aimed at cultivating hatred of other peoples in their citizens. Source: Oleh Nikolenko, spokesman of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, on Facebook Quote: "The events in Makhachkala reflect the deep-rooted antisemitism of Russian elites and society. Threats to ‘take care of the Jews’ are a consequence of the work of Russian state propaganda, which for decades cultivated a feeling of hatred for other peoples amongst Russians. Let me remind you that not so long ago, President Putin and Foreign Minister Lavrov made offensive antisemitic statements. The Russian Foreign Ministry's accusation of Ukraine’s involvement in the events in Dagestan is an attempt to pin the blame on someone else." Details: Nikolenko expressed his deep conviction that the international community should fight back against the manifestations of racial hatred in Russia and anywhere in the world. Background: On Sunday, 29 October, anti-Semitic protesters broke into the airport in Makhachkala (Dagestan, Russia) and tried to board a jet that had arrived from Tel Aviv, looking specifically for Jewish people. The Prime Minister's Office and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed hope that Russian law enforcement agencies would ensure the safety of all Israeli citizens and Jews. After the video of the storming of the Makhachkala airport in search of Jews appeared online, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian antisemitism and hatred of other nations were systemic and deep-rooted. NATO said that the riots at Makhachkala airport in Russia’s Dagestan were not beneficial to the Kremlin, even though they were the result of Russian propaganda inciting hatred. Sergei Melikov, Head of Dagestan, condemned the unrest involving the search for Jews at the Makhachkala airport, adding that the incitement to it originated in Ukraine. Gulagu.net, a Russian anti-corruption, anti-torture human rights organisation and website, reported that Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) will point to a "Ukrainian trail" in antisemitic pogroms in Dagestan.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on pogroms in Makhachkala: propaganda nurtured antisemitism in Russians

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine points out that the recent antisemitic rally in Dagestan is the result of the methodical work of Russian state propaganda aimed at cultivating hatred of other peoples in their citizens. Source: Oleh Nikolenko, spokesman of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, on Facebook Quote: "The events in Makhachkala reflect the deep-rooted antisemitism of Russian elites and society. Threats to ‘take care of the Jews’ are a consequence of the work of Russian state propaganda, which for decades cultivated a feeling of hatred for other peoples amongst Russians. Let me remind you that not so long ago, President Putin and Foreign Minister Lavrov made offensive antisemitic statements. The Russian Foreign Ministry's accusation of Ukraine’s involvement in the events in Dagestan is an attempt to pin the blame on someone else." Details: Nikolenko expressed his deep conviction that the international community should fight back against the manifestations of racial hatred in Russia and anywhere in the world. Background: On Sunday, XX October, anti-Semitic protesters broke into the airport in Makhachkala (Dagestan, Russia) and tried to board a jet that had arrived from Tel Aviv, looking specifically for Jewish people. The Prime Minister's Office and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed hope that Russian law enforcement agencies would ensure the safety of all Israeli citizens and Jews. After the video of the storming of the Makhachkala airport in search of Jews appeared online, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian antisemitism and hatred of other nations were systemic and deep-rooted. NATO said that the riots at Makhachkala airport in Russia’s Dagestan were not beneficial to the Kremlin, even though they were the result of Russian propaganda inciting hatred. Sergei Melikov, Head of Dagestan, condemned the unrest involving the search for Jews at the Makhachkala airport, adding that the incitement to it originated in Ukraine. Gulagu.net, a Russian anti-corruption, anti-torture human rights organisation and website, reported that Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) will point to a "Ukrainian trail" in antisemitic pogroms in Dagestan.

okupacia,mariupol,vijna

Occupiers enhance patrolling in Mariupol

The Russian occupiers enhanced patrolling in the occupied city of Mariupol. Spot checks of the residents are being conducted in the city. Source: Petro Andiushchenko, advisor to the mayor of Mariupol, on Telegram Quote: "The occupiers have enhanced patrolling in Mariupol. The number of patrols increased several times. Sudden spot checks of the citizens, visiting potentially dissatisfied residents, another wave of searches in homes of public figures." Details: Andriushchenko stated that Russians enhanced control after Dmitry Berdnikov became the self-proclaimed head of the occupation administration in Mariupol. The advisor to the mayor adds that the new Russian-backed administration head threatens the citizens with criminal liability for "extremism" if "anyone is unhappy with something". Before Mariupol, Berdnikov was mayor of the Russian city of Irkutsk and deputy head of the government of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Background: Earlier, the Special Operations Forces reported that Kostiantyn Ivashchenko, the self-proclaimed head of the occupying administration of Mariupol, was removed from power and replaced with a Russian, Dmitry Berdnikov. Recently, Andriushchenko reported that the Russian occupiers are planning to conduct a new wave of "clean-up operations" in Mariupol in order to suppress the dissatisfaction of locals.

Occupiers enhance patrolling in Mariupol

The Russian occupiers enhanced patrolling in the occupied city of Mariupol. Spot checks of the residents are being conducted in the city. Source: Petro Andiushchenko, advisor to the mayor of Mariupol, on Telegram Quote: "The occupiers have enhanced patrolling in Mariupol. The number of patrols increased several times. Sudden spot checks of the citizens, visiting potentially dissatisfied residents, another wave of searches in homes of public figures." Details: Andriushchenko stated that Russians enhanced control after Dmitry Berdnikov became the self-proclaimed head of the occupation administration in Mariupol. The advisor to the mayor adds that the new Russian-backed administration head threatens the citizens with criminal liability for "extremism" if "anyone is unhappy with something". Before Mariupol, Berdnikov was mayor of the Russian city of Irkutsk and deputy head of the government of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Background: Earlier, the Special Operations Forces reported that Kostiantyn Ivashchenko, the self-proclaimed head of the occupying administration of Mariupol, was removed from power and replaced with a Russian, Dmitry Berdnikov. Recently, Andriushchenko reported that the Russian occupiers are planning to conduct a new wave of "clean-up operations" in Mariupol in order to suppress the dissatisfaction of locals.

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Armed man in Moscow Oblast seizes house and threatens to go to Kremlin, gets killed

An armed man in military uniform has broken into someone's house in Moscow Oblast and started a shoot-out with security forces. He has also announced that he had collected an arsenal of weapons and was going to go to the Kremlin. Source: Meduza with reference to a number of Russian Telegram channels; TASS; Alexander Khinshtein, Member of Russian State Duma, on Telegram Details: According to Baza and Mash Telegram channels, the incident took place in the cottage country village of Sherwood. According to Baza, the man shouted that he "recently returned from the special military operation", which is what Russian occupiers call the war against Ukraine. TASS, with reference to the security forces, wrote that the man was drunk. First, the village guard arrived at the scene, and then the district policeman. According to Moscow agency, the man who entered the house threatened the policeman with a weapon. TASS wrote about the initiation of a case on the fact of threats. According to Mash, the case was opened under the articles Trespass against life of a law enforcement officer and Use of violence against a representative of the authorities. There is conflicting information about whether there are hostages in the house. TASS wrote that there were no people inside, Baza reported that they managed to leave the house. According to Baza, the man is armed with a Kalashnikov rifle. The Special Rapid Response Unit (SOBR) and Special Police Force (OMON) fighters arrived at the scene. A TASS source among the security forces claimed that the armed man also threw a Molotov cocktail, as a result of which the house caught fire. Tatyana Vitusheva, Head of the Istra City District, reported that the SOBR unit began storming the house. Alexander Khinshtein, Member of Russian State Duma, claimed that the man started shooting from an automatic weapon after the private security company employees on guarde in the village called the district policeman. At the same time, he began to chant political slogans and shout that he had gathered a whole arsenal of weapons to march on the Kremlin. According to the official, the armed man is Vyacheslav Chernenko, a 35-year-old resident of Krasnoyarsk, Russia. He came to Moscow recently. He found the address of the cottage country in an advert for sale. Attempts to convince Chernenko to surrender, in particular with his mother’s help, were unsuccessful, the official said. Updated: Later, TASS agency with reference to law enforcement agencies reported that the man who seized the cottage in the village of Sherwood, Moscow Oblast, was killed during the assault.

Armed man in Moscow Oblast seizes house and threatens to go to Kremlin, gets killed

An armed man in military uniform has broken into someone's house in Moscow Oblast and started a shoot-out with security forces. He has also announced that he had collected an arsenal of weapons and was going to go to the Kremlin. Source: Meduza with reference to a number of Russian Telegram channels; TASS; Alexander Khinshtein, Member of Russian State Duma, on Telegram Details: According to Baza and Mash Telegram channels, the incident took place in the cottage country village of Sherwood. According to Baza, the man shouted that he "recently returned from the special military operation", which is what Russian occupiers call the war against Ukraine. TASS, with reference to the security forces, wrote that the man was drunk. First, the village guard arrived at the scene, and then the district policeman. According to Moscow agency, the man who entered the house threatened the policeman with a weapon. TASS wrote about the initiation of a case on the fact of threats. According to Mash, the case was opened under the articles Trespass against life of a law enforcement officer and Use of violence against a representative of the authorities. There is conflicting information about whether there are hostages in the house. TASS wrote that there were no people inside, Baza reported that they managed to leave the house. According to Baza, the man is armed with a Kalashnikov rifle. The Special Rapid Response Unit (SOBR) and Special Police Force (OMON) fighters arrived at the scene. A TASS source among the security forces claimed that the armed man also threw a Molotov cocktail, as a result of which the house caught fire. Tatyana Vitusheva, Head of the Istra City District, reported that the SOBR unit began storming the house. Alexander Khinshtein, Member of Russian State Duma, claimed that the man started shooting from an automatic weapon after the private security company employees on guarde in the village called the district policeman. At the same time, he began to chant political slogans and shout that he had gathered a whole arsenal of weapons to march on the Kremlin. According to the official, the armed man is Vyacheslav Chernenko, a XX-year-old resident of Krasnoyarsk, Russia. He came to Moscow recently. He found the address of the cottage country in an advert for sale. Attempts to convince Chernenko to surrender, in particular with his mother’s help, were unsuccessful, the official said. Updated: Later, TASS agency with reference to law enforcement agencies reported that the man who seized the cottage in the village of Sherwood, Moscow Oblast, was killed during the assault.

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Russian forces unsuccessfully tried to advance on 2 fronts – General Staff report

On Sunday, the Russians conducted an unsuccessful offensive on the Avdiivka front, and the Russian offensive on the Bakhmut front near Ivanivsk was also unsuccessful. At the same time, battles continued for Bakhmut and Mariinka. Source: Summary of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: Russia continues to use terror tactics. On Sunday, the invaders launched two rocket attacks on Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka. Also, during the day, he carried out 15 airstrikes and about 30 attacks from rocket salvo systems on the positions of our troops and populated areas. The probability of launching missile and air strikes on the entire territory of Ukraine remains high. The invaders continue to focus on conducting offensive actions on the Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Mariinka fronts. During the day, units of the defence forces of Ukraine repelled more than 20 Russian attacks on the specified areas of the front. Bakhmut and Mariinka remain at the epicentre of hostilities; the Ukrainian defenders are firmly on the defensive. No signs of the formation of offensive groups were found on the Volyn and Polissia fronts. Specific units of the armed forces of the Russian Federation continue to be located on the territory of the Republic of Belarus. On the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the occupiers continue to maintain a certain number of troops in the border areas of the Russian Federation with Ukraine. During the day, they carried out airstrikes on the settlements of Krasnyi Khutir of Chernihiv Oblast and Seredyna-Buda of Sumy Oblast; private houses were damaged. They also carried out mortar and artillery shelling of Mykolaivka, Halahanivka, and Leonivka settlements of Chernihiv Oblast; Seredyna-Buda, Druzhba, Bachivsk of Sumy Oblast, as well as Chervona Zoria, Veterynarne, Strilecha, Hlyboke, Krasne, Vovchansk, Loshakove in Kharkiv Oblast. The invaders did not conduct offensive operations on the Kupiansk front. The settlements of Kamianka, Krasne Pershe, Dvorichna, Lyman Pershyi, Kyslivka, and Berestove in Kharkiv Oblast and Novoselivske in Luhansk Oblast were hit by Russian artillery and mortar attacks. On the Lyman front, the Russian artillery bombarded settlements close to the line of contact: Nevske, Dibrova, Bilohorivka of the Luhansk Oblast, Kolodiazi, Verkhnokamianske, Spirne and Rozdolivka of the Donetsk Oblast. On the Bakhmut front, the invaders continue to conduct offensive actions. Fighting continues in the city of Bakhmut. In addition, during the day, they conducted unsuccessful offensive actions in the direction of the settlement of Ivanovske. Vasiukivka, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Novomarkove, Hryhorivka, Bakhmut, Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske, Kostiantynivka, Bila Hora, Dyliivka, Pivnichne, Zalizne, Pivdenne and New York of the Donetsk Oblast were also affected by Russian shelling. On the Avdiivka front, the occupiers carried out offensive actions in the Avdiivka and Pervomaiske settlements of the Donetsk Oblast without success. They shelled the settlements of Novokalynove, Avdiivka, Tonenke, Karlivka, Vodiane, and Pervomaiske. On the Mariinka front, the invaders continue to attack the positions of the defence forces. Battles continue for Mariinka. The settlements of Krasnohorivka, Mariinka, Pobieda and Novomykhailivka of the Donetsk Oblast came under Russian shelling. During the day, the invaders did not conduct offensive operations on the Shakhtarsk front. They shelled the settlements of Vuhledar, Prechystivka, Novoukrainka, and Zolota Nyva in the Donetsk Oblast. The occupiers continue to conduct defensive operations on the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson fronts. During the day, the Russians shelled populated areas. Among them are Vremivka, Burlatske, Novosilka, and Novopil of the Donetsk Oblast; Olhivske, Huliaipole, Bilohiria, Mala Tokmachka, Novodanylivka and Kamianske of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast, as well as the city of Kherson. They carried out an airstrike on the village of Kizomys, Kherson Oblast. During the day, the Air Force of the Defence Forces carried out three strikes on areas where the invaders’ personnel were concentrated. During the day, units of rocket troops and artillery hit four areas of concentration of weapons and military equipment, as well as manpower, an ammunition warehouse, two areas of concentration of Russian artillery and the logistics centre of the occupiers.

Russian forces unsuccessfully tried to advance on X fronts – General Staff report

On Sunday, the Russians conducted an unsuccessful offensive on the Avdiivka front, and the Russian offensive on the Bakhmut front near Ivanivsk was also unsuccessful. At the same time, battles continued for Bakhmut and Mariinka. Source: Summary of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: Russia continues to use terror tactics. On Sunday, the invaders launched two rocket attacks on Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka. Also, during the day, he carried out XX airstrikes and about XX attacks from rocket salvo systems on the positions of our troops and populated areas. The probability of launching missile and air strikes on the entire territory of Ukraine remains high. The invaders continue to focus on conducting offensive actions on the Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Mariinka fronts. During the day, units of the defence forces of Ukraine repelled more than XX Russian attacks on the specified areas of the front. Bakhmut and Mariinka remain at the epicentre of hostilities; the Ukrainian defenders are firmly on the defensive. No signs of the formation of offensive groups were found on the Volyn and Polissia fronts. Specific units of the armed forces of the Russian Federation continue to be located on the territory of the Republic of Belarus. On the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the occupiers continue to maintain a certain number of troops in the border areas of the Russian Federation with Ukraine. During the day, they carried out airstrikes on the settlements of Krasnyi Khutir of Chernihiv Oblast and Seredyna-Buda of Sumy Oblast; private houses were damaged. They also carried out mortar and artillery shelling of Mykolaivka, Halahanivka, and Leonivka settlements of Chernihiv Oblast; Seredyna-Buda, Druzhba, Bachivsk of Sumy Oblast, as well as Chervona Zoria, Veterynarne, Strilecha, Hlyboke, Krasne, Vovchansk, Loshakove in Kharkiv Oblast. The invaders did not conduct offensive operations on the Kupiansk front. The settlements of Kamianka, Krasne Pershe, Dvorichna, Lyman Pershyi, Kyslivka, and Berestove in Kharkiv Oblast and Novoselivske in Luhansk Oblast were hit by Russian artillery and mortar attacks. On the Lyman front, the Russian artillery bombarded settlements close to the line of contact: Nevske, Dibrova, Bilohorivka of the Luhansk Oblast, Kolodiazi, Verkhnokamianske, Spirne and Rozdolivka of the Donetsk Oblast. On the Bakhmut front, the invaders continue to conduct offensive actions. Fighting continues in the city of Bakhmut. In addition, during the day, they conducted unsuccessful offensive actions in the direction of the settlement of Ivanovske. Vasiukivka, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Novomarkove, Hryhorivka, Bakhmut, Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske, Kostiantynivka, Bila Hora, Dyliivka, Pivnichne, Zalizne, Pivdenne and New York of the Donetsk Oblast were also affected by Russian shelling. On the Avdiivka front, the occupiers carried out offensive actions in the Avdiivka and Pervomaiske settlements of the Donetsk Oblast without success. They shelled the settlements of Novokalynove, Avdiivka, Tonenke, Karlivka, Vodiane, and Pervomaiske. On the Mariinka front, the invaders continue to attack the positions of the defence forces. Battles continue for Mariinka. The settlements of Krasnohorivka, Mariinka, Pobieda and Novomykhailivka of the Donetsk Oblast came under Russian shelling. During the day, the invaders did not conduct offensive operations on the Shakhtarsk front. They shelled the settlements of Vuhledar, Prechystivka, Novoukrainka, and Zolota Nyva in the Donetsk Oblast. The occupiers continue to conduct defensive operations on the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson fronts. During the day, the Russians shelled populated areas. Among them are Vremivka, Burlatske, Novosilka, and Novopil of the Donetsk Oblast; Olhivske, Huliaipole, Bilohiria, Mala Tokmachka, Novodanylivka and Kamianske of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast, as well as the city of Kherson. They carried out an airstrike on the village of Kizomys, Kherson Oblast. During the day, the Air Force of the Defence Forces carried out three strikes on areas where the invaders’ personnel were concentrated. During the day, units of rocket troops and artillery hit four areas of concentration of weapons and military equipment, as well as manpower, an ammunition warehouse, two areas of concentration of Russian artillery and the logistics centre of the occupiers.

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Belarusian partisans show video from UAV that landed on A-50 in Machulishchy

Belarusian partisans, who claimed to have damaged a Russian A-50 aircraft in Machulishchy on 26 February, released a video of a drone that landed unimpeded on the aircraft's radar station, despite the Belarusian authorities' claims that the airfield was being protected. Source: BypolDetails: They claim that Belarusian partisans had been conducting aerial reconnaissance at the Machulishchy military airfield for two weeks using civilian drones purchased at a store. During one of the successful reconnaissance operations, the partisans claim that the drone not only flew into the territory of the guarded airfield, flew near the A-50, but even landed on its radar station (dish). Quote: "Recently, the dictator [self-proclaimed president of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko – ed.] again told his propagandists that he possesses the best air defence systems and means against drones. So, all military facilities are allegedly completely safe. And how did the much-vaunted anti-drone weapons, which cost tens of millions of roubles in budget funds to develop and produce, perform? The answer is obvious – they didn’t. Were these incidents reported to the self-appointed ruler? Of course not." Background: On the afternoon of 26 February, it became known that explosions occurred at the Machulishchy airbase in Minsk Oblast in Belarus in the morning. There was information about a damaged Russian aircraft. Alexander Azarov, Head of the BYPOL initiative, said that Belarusian partisans are involved in this sabotage. Later, the media posted satellite photos of the plane before and after the incident. Journalists compared satellite photos and concluded that black spots appeared on the wings of the plane after the incident. At the same time, they could not confirm the damage to the plane, as the spots could be just a visual effect caused, for example, by snow on the wings. On 1 March, Belarusian Defence Ministry published a video of an allegedly undamaged A-50 aircraft in Machulishchy moving along on the runway at night. On 2 March, monitoring groups reported that the Russian A-50 airborne early warning and control aircraft, which was damaged as a result of a drone attack, flew from Belarus to Russia for repairs.

Belarusian partisans show video from UAV that landed on A-XX in Machulishchy

Belarusian partisans, who claimed to have damaged a Russian A-XX aircraft in Machulishchy on XX February, released a video of a drone that landed unimpeded on the aircraft's radar station, despite the Belarusian authorities' claims that the airfield was being protected. Source: BypolDetails: They claim that Belarusian partisans had been conducting aerial reconnaissance at the Machulishchy military airfield for two weeks using civilian drones purchased at a store. During one of the successful reconnaissance operations, the partisans claim that the drone not only flew into the territory of the guarded airfield, flew near the A-XX, but even landed on its radar station (dish). Quote: "Recently, the dictator [self-proclaimed president of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko – ed.] again told his propagandists that he possesses the best air defence systems and means against drones. So, all military facilities are allegedly completely safe. And how did the much-vaunted anti-drone weapons, which cost tens of millions of roubles in budget funds to develop and produce, perform? The answer is obvious – they didn’t. Were these incidents reported to the self-appointed ruler? Of course not." Background: On the afternoon of XX February, it became known that explosions occurred at the Machulishchy airbase in Minsk Oblast in Belarus in the morning. There was information about a damaged Russian aircraft. Alexander Azarov, Head of the BYPOL initiative, said that Belarusian partisans are involved in this sabotage. Later, the media posted satellite photos of the plane before and after the incident. Journalists compared satellite photos and concluded that black spots appeared on the wings of the plane after the incident. At the same time, they could not confirm the damage to the plane, as the spots could be just a visual effect caused, for example, by snow on the wings. On X March, Belarusian Defence Ministry published a video of an allegedly undamaged A-XX aircraft in Machulishchy moving along on the runway at night. On X March, monitoring groups reported that the Russian A-XX airborne early warning and control aircraft, which was damaged as a result of a drone attack, flew from Belarus to Russia for repairs.

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Russians suffer their heaviest losses in the past 24 hours on Kramatorsk front – General Staff

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO - SUNDAY, 10 JULY 2022, 09:56 The Russian army has lost a total of about 37,300 soldiers since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Source: General Staff figures released on Sunday, 10 July Details: Total Russian combat losses between 24 February and 10 July are estimated to be [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]: Approximately 37,300 (+100) personnel 1,641 (+3) tanks 3,823 (+8) armoured combat vehicles 834 (+2) artillery systems 247 (+0) multiple-launch rocket systems 108 (+0) air defence systems 217 (+0) aircraft 188 (+1) helicopters 676 (+2) operational-tactical level UAVs 155 (+0) cruise missiles 15 (+0) ships/boats 2,694 (+7) vehicles and tankers 66 (+0) special vehicles It is reported that the Russians suffered their heaviest losses over the past 24 hours on the Kramatorsk front. The figures are being updated.

Russians suffer their heaviest losses in the past XX hours on Kramatorsk front – General Staff

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO - SUNDAY, XX JULY XXXX, XX:XX The Russian army has lost a total of about XX,XXX soldiers since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Source: General Staff figures released on Sunday, XX July Details: Total Russian combat losses between XX February and XX July are estimated to be [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]: Approximately XX,XXX (+XXX) personnel X,XXX (+X) tanks X,XXX (+X) armoured combat vehicles XXX (+X) artillery systems XXX (+X) multiple-launch rocket systems XXX (+X) air defence systems XXX (+X) aircraft XXX (+X) helicopters XXX (+X) operational-tactical level UAVs XXX (+X) cruise missiles XX (+X) ships/boats X,XXX (+X) vehicles and tankers XX (+X) special vehicles It is reported that the Russians suffered their heaviest losses over the past XX hours on the Kramatorsk front. The figures are being updated.

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Strike on Serhiivka in Odesa Oblast: casualty toll increases

OLHA HLUSHCHENKO — SATURDAY, 9 JULY 2022, 00:08 The number of casualties has increased to 22 as a result of a Russian missile strike on 1 July in the village of Serhiivka, Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district, Odesa Oblast,. Source: Serhii Bratchuk, spokesman for Odesa Oblast Military Administration Direct speech: "On 7 July, a 53-year-old employee of a recreation centre, who had been injured during a Russian Federation missile attack on Serhiivka, died in hospital. The death toll has therefore increased to 22." Background: On the night of 30 June-1 July, Russian forces conducted a missile strike on Odesa Oblast. One of the missiles hit a 9-storey building, and missiles also struck a recreation centre. Pivden (South) Operational Command reported that the Russian invaders had hit the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district of Odesa Oblast with three X-22 missiles, launched from the Black Sea. 21 people were killed as a result of the strike on Serhiivka, according to the latest data.

Strike on Serhiivka in Odesa Oblast: casualty toll increases

OLHA HLUSHCHENKO — SATURDAY, X JULY XXXX, XX:XX The number of casualties has increased to XX as a result of a Russian missile strike on X July in the village of Serhiivka, Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district, Odesa Oblast,. Source: Serhii Bratchuk, spokesman for Odesa Oblast Military Administration Direct speech: "On X July, a XX-year-old employee of a recreation centre, who had been injured during a Russian Federation missile attack on Serhiivka, died in hospital. The death toll has therefore increased to XX." Background: On the night of XX June-X July, Russian forces conducted a missile strike on Odesa Oblast. One of the missiles hit a X-storey building, and missiles also struck a recreation centre. Pivden (South) Operational Command reported that the Russian invaders had hit the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district of Odesa Oblast with three X-XX missiles, launched from the Black Sea. XX people were killed as a result of the strike on Serhiivka, according to the latest data.

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Putin threatens to use nuclear weapons: "This is not a bluff"

OLENA ROSHCHINA – WEDNESDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2022, 09:38 Following the announcement of partial mobilisation in Russia, President Vladimir Putin has once again threatened Western countries with nuclear weapons. Source: Putin, in a televised address Quote from Putin: "The West has overstepped all imaginable boundaries in its aggressive anti-Russian politics. Constant threats are being directed at our country and our people. Some irresponsible politicians in the West discuss plans to supply Ukraine with long-range weapons and systems that will allow [Ukraine] to carry out strikes on Crimea and other regions of Russia, but it’s more than just talk. These terrorist attacks, undertaken with the use of Western weapons, have already been carried out on towns and villages in Belgorod and Kursk Oblasts." Details: According to Putin, NATO is conducting "real-time" reconnaissance in southern Russia. Meanwhile, "Washington, London and Brussels are directly advocating for hostilities to be pushed onto our territory" and say that "Russia must be defeated by all means" on the battlefield and deprived of any sovereignty, Putin claimed. Quote from Putin: "They have resorted to nuclear blackmail. And I’m not just talking about the Western-encouraged attacks on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which poses the risk of a nuclear disaster, but also about the statements made by high-ranking representatives of leading NATO countries regarding the possibility, and permissibility, of using weapons of mass destruction – nuclear weapons – against Russia. I would like to remind those who make such statements about Russia that our country also has various means of destruction at its disposal, including some that are more modern than those of NATO countries. If the territorial integrity of our country is threatened, we will certainly use all means at our disposal to protect Russia and our people. This is not a bluff." Details: Putin said that Russia’s "territorial integrity, independence and freedom" will be protected "by all available means". "And those who are trying to blackmail us with nuclear weapons should know that the tables may turn on them," the Russian president warned. Putin added that to "stop those who strive for world domination" and those who threaten it with "dismemberment" is part of Russia’s "historical heritage". He said he was confident that Russia would be able to do this at present. Prior to this, in an address, Vladimir Putin announced partial mobilisation of Russians, starting as early as 21 September. Ostensibly, only those Russian citizens who are in the reserve will be subject to conscription.

Putin threatens to use nuclear weapons: "This is not a bluff"

OLENA ROSHCHINA – WEDNESDAY, XX SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX Following the announcement of partial mobilisation in Russia, President Vladimir Putin has once again threatened Western countries with nuclear weapons. Source: Putin, in a televised address Quote from Putin: "The West has overstepped all imaginable boundaries in its aggressive anti-Russian politics. Constant threats are being directed at our country and our people. Some irresponsible politicians in the West discuss plans to supply Ukraine with long-range weapons and systems that will allow [Ukraine] to carry out strikes on Crimea and other regions of Russia, but it’s more than just talk. These terrorist attacks, undertaken with the use of Western weapons, have already been carried out on towns and villages in Belgorod and Kursk Oblasts." Details: According to Putin, NATO is conducting "real-time" reconnaissance in southern Russia. Meanwhile, "Washington, London and Brussels are directly advocating for hostilities to be pushed onto our territory" and say that "Russia must be defeated by all means" on the battlefield and deprived of any sovereignty, Putin claimed. Quote from Putin: "They have resorted to nuclear blackmail. And I’m not just talking about the Western-encouraged attacks on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which poses the risk of a nuclear disaster, but also about the statements made by high-ranking representatives of leading NATO countries regarding the possibility, and permissibility, of using weapons of mass destruction – nuclear weapons – against Russia. I would like to remind those who make such statements about Russia that our country also has various means of destruction at its disposal, including some that are more modern than those of NATO countries. If the territorial integrity of our country is threatened, we will certainly use all means at our disposal to protect Russia and our people. This is not a bluff." Details: Putin said that Russia’s "territorial integrity, independence and freedom" will be protected "by all available means". "And those who are trying to blackmail us with nuclear weapons should know that the tables may turn on them," the Russian president warned. Putin added that to "stop those who strive for world domination" and those who threaten it with "dismemberment" is part of Russia’s "historical heritage". He said he was confident that Russia would be able to do this at present. Prior to this, in an address, Vladimir Putin announced partial mobilisation of Russians, starting as early as XX September. Ostensibly, only those Russian citizens who are in the reserve will be subject to conscription.

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Russians attack Odesa Oblast at night: air defence downs 3 Shahed drones, grain terminal destroyed

Air defence forces shot down three Shahed drones over Odesa Oblast on the night of 23-24 July. A grain warehouse was destroyed and four people reportedly sustained injuries as a result of the strikes. Source: Serhii Bratchuk, Head of the Public Council at the Odesa Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; Operational Command Pivden (South) on Facebook Quote: "The enemy attacked the south of the oblast with kamikaze drones: air defence forces downed several Shahed drones, but, unfortunately, there were also strikes." Details: Bratchuk noted that the Russian occupiers "are continuing to hit civilian facilities and Ukrainian grain". Later, Operational Command Pivden (South) confirmed that air defence forces had destroyed three Russian drones attacking the Danube’s port infrastructure. In addition, Operational Command Pivden reported that a grain warehouse had been destroyed as a result of the attack and that four workers at the port had been injured. "The attack destroyed a warehouse containing grain and damaged tanks for storing other types of cargo. A fire broke out in one of the production facilities and was promptly extinguished. The number of injured port workers is known to be four; the information is being confirmed," Operational Command Pivden stated. Background: At night, Ukraine’s Air Force issued a warning of the threat that Russian forces might use attack drones on the territory of Odesa Oblast.

Russians attack Odesa Oblast at night: air defence downs X Shahed drones, grain terminal destroyed

Air defence forces shot down three Shahed drones over Odesa Oblast on the night of XX-XX July. A grain warehouse was destroyed and four people reportedly sustained injuries as a result of the strikes. Source: Serhii Bratchuk, Head of the Public Council at the Odesa Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; Operational Command Pivden (South) on Facebook Quote: "The enemy attacked the south of the oblast with kamikaze drones: air defence forces downed several Shahed drones, but, unfortunately, there were also strikes." Details: Bratchuk noted that the Russian occupiers "are continuing to hit civilian facilities and Ukrainian grain". Later, Operational Command Pivden (South) confirmed that air defence forces had destroyed three Russian drones attacking the Danube’s port infrastructure. In addition, Operational Command Pivden reported that a grain warehouse had been destroyed as a result of the attack and that four workers at the port had been injured. "The attack destroyed a warehouse containing grain and damaged tanks for storing other types of cargo. A fire broke out in one of the production facilities and was promptly extinguished. The number of injured port workers is known to be four; the information is being confirmed," Operational Command Pivden stated. Background: At night, Ukraine’s Air Force issued a warning of the threat that Russian forces might use attack drones on the territory of Odesa Oblast.

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Another "explosive device" found in Belgorod, Russia, thousands of people evacuated from their homes

An "explosive device" has been found near the site of a bomb explosion from a Russian plane in Belgorod, Russia, and 17 apartment buildings are being evacuated, as Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod Oblast, has said. Source: Gladkov on Telegram Quote from Gladkov: "Bomb disposal experts have found an explosive device. Explosive ordnance engineers from the Russian Defence Ministry decided to defuse it at the training ground. Operational staff evacuated 17 apartment buildings within a radius of 200 metres. Preliminary reports indicate that this amounts to more than 3,000 people. Anyone who needs temporary accommodation assistance will be provided with it." Details: It is reported that people will be taken to places with water and food. Ninety vehicles were allocated for this purpose. Background: An explosion occurred in the Russian city of Belgorod on the evening of 20 April, causing a 20-metre-wide crater on one of the city's streets. The explosion damaged four apartments and several cars, injuring two people. The Russian Defence Ministry stated that the cause of the explosion in the Russian city of Belgorod was the fall of a piece of aircraft munitions during the flight of a Su-34 fighter-bomber belonging to the Russian Air Forces. Oleksii Danilov, the Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, stated that a powerful explosion in Belgorod was a provocation by the Russians aimed at escalating the situation.

Another "explosive device" found in Belgorod, Russia, thousands of people evacuated from their homes

An "explosive device" has been found near the site of a bomb explosion from a Russian plane in Belgorod, Russia, and XX apartment buildings are being evacuated, as Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod Oblast, has said. Source: Gladkov on Telegram Quote from Gladkov: "Bomb disposal experts have found an explosive device. Explosive ordnance engineers from the Russian Defence Ministry decided to defuse it at the training ground. Operational staff evacuated XX apartment buildings within a radius of XXX metres. Preliminary reports indicate that this amounts to more than X,XXX people. Anyone who needs temporary accommodation assistance will be provided with it." Details: It is reported that people will be taken to places with water and food. Ninety vehicles were allocated for this purpose. Background: An explosion occurred in the Russian city of Belgorod on the evening of XX April, causing a XX-metre-wide crater on one of the city's streets. The explosion damaged four apartments and several cars, injuring two people. The Russian Defence Ministry stated that the cause of the explosion in the Russian city of Belgorod was the fall of a piece of aircraft munitions during the flight of a Su-XX fighter-bomber belonging to the Russian Air Forces. Oleksii Danilov, the Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, stated that a powerful explosion in Belgorod was a provocation by the Russians aimed at escalating the situation.

54dba7270dd64,vijna

Russian attack on the Kramatorsk train station during evacuation: children among the dead

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — FRIDAY, 8 APRIL 2022, 12:53 There are children among those killed in the Russian strike at the Kramatorsk railway station. Source: National Police of Ukraine Quote: "We already know about the dead, among which there are children. There are also people who have been injured. Assistance is being provided to all who need it. Russia will be brought to justice for every crime, for every life taken". Details: A criminal investigation has been launched into this act for violating the laws and customs of war. According to the Security Service of Ukraine, 39 people are reported to have died, including 4 children. Background: On 8 April, the Russian invaders attacked a railway station in Kramatorsk with the "Tochka-U" (ballistic missile system - ed.). The rocket hit the temporary waiting room, where people were waiting for the evacuation train. Police, rescuers, explosives technicians and doctors are currently working on the scene. At least 30 people were killed and more than 100 were injured.

Russian attack on the Kramatorsk train station during evacuation: children among the dead

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — FRIDAY, X APRIL XXXX, XX:XX There are children among those killed in the Russian strike at the Kramatorsk railway station. Source: National Police of Ukraine Quote: "We already know about the dead, among which there are children. There are also people who have been injured. Assistance is being provided to all who need it. Russia will be brought to justice for every crime, for every life taken". Details: A criminal investigation has been launched into this act for violating the laws and customs of war. According to the Security Service of Ukraine, XX people are reported to have died, including X children. Background: On X April, the Russian invaders attacked a railway station in Kramatorsk with the "Tochka-U" (ballistic missile system - ed.). The rocket hit the temporary waiting room, where people were waiting for the evacuation train. Police, rescuers, explosives technicians and doctors are currently working on the scene. At least XX people were killed and more than XXX were injured.

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Zelenskyy holds several meetings, listens to reports on "those inciting hatred" in Ukraine

On 15 November, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he had held several meetings and been briefed by the head of Ukraine’s Security Service on people who are deliberately stirring up hatred within the country. Source: Zelenskyy’s evening video address Quote: "I would like to mention a meeting with representatives of the law enforcement sector, including the Head of the Security Service of Ukraine. He reported on counteracting collaborators and protecting Ukrainians from those who deliberately incite hatred within our country." Details: Zelenskyy also said that at a meeting with Defence Minister Rustem Umierov and other government officials, he discussed key issues of ensuring the protection of people, Ukraine’s ability to conduct offensive operations and opportunities to make Ukraine stronger. Quote: "Everyone in Ukraine must remember, especially those who have stopped noticing the war because they are fully focused on politics: Russia is still capable of doing evil. No one will be able to turn a blind eye. We have to fight. We must keep our defence as a top priority. And we must make our state stronger every day."

Zelenskyy holds several meetings, listens to reports on "those inciting hatred" in Ukraine

On XX November, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he had held several meetings and been briefed by the head of Ukraine’s Security Service on people who are deliberately stirring up hatred within the country. Source: Zelenskyy’s evening video address Quote: "I would like to mention a meeting with representatives of the law enforcement sector, including the Head of the Security Service of Ukraine. He reported on counteracting collaborators and protecting Ukrainians from those who deliberately incite hatred within our country." Details: Zelenskyy also said that at a meeting with Defence Minister Rustem Umierov and other government officials, he discussed key issues of ensuring the protection of people, Ukraine’s ability to conduct offensive operations and opportunities to make Ukraine stronger. Quote: "Everyone in Ukraine must remember, especially those who have stopped noticing the war because they are fully focused on politics: Russia is still capable of doing evil. No one will be able to turn a blind eye. We have to fight. We must keep our defence as a top priority. And we must make our state stronger every day."

okupacia,krim,air-defense

Air defence missile regiment attacked in Crimea overnight: 17 Russians wounded

A total of 17 Russian Defence Ministry servicemen have been wounded in an attack on an air defence missile regiment in Russian-occupied Crimea overnight. Source: Astra Telegram channel; Radio Liberty; Captain 3rd Rank Dmytro Pletenchuk, spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy, on air during the national joint 24/7 newscast Details: Astra's sources said the missile attack occurred at 03:00 near the village of Olenivka. The deployment site of a missile and an anti-aircraft regiment of the Russian Defence Ministry have been attacked. Their sources reported that 17 soldiers were wounded in the attack, and five vehicles were damaged. One of the vehicles is beyond repair. Radio Liberty stressed that there is indeed a Russian air defence base in the area. Defence Intelligence of Ukraine reported in August that a state-of-the-art Triumph anti-aircraft missile system had been destroyed near the village. Update: Ukrainian Navy spokesman Captain Dmytro Pletenchuk has called on people to wait for official reports: "We should wait for official reports on this matter (about the boat attack and the probable attack on the Kerch (Crimean) Bridge - ed.)." He emphasised that the Russians had closed the bridge because of possible danger, so "there is nothing new here". Background: The Russian occupying authorities in Crimea claimed that the Russian Black Sea Fleet had repelled a drone attack overnight. There were explosions in the city of Sevastopol. The Russians closed the Crimean Bridge for an hour in the morning.

Air defence missile regiment attacked in Crimea overnight: XX Russians wounded

A total of XX Russian Defence Ministry servicemen have been wounded in an attack on an air defence missile regiment in Russian-occupied Crimea overnight. Source: Astra Telegram channel; Radio Liberty; Captain Xrd Rank Dmytro Pletenchuk, spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy, on air during the national joint XX/X newscast Details: Astra's sources said the missile attack occurred at XX:XX near the village of Olenivka. The deployment site of a missile and an anti-aircraft regiment of the Russian Defence Ministry have been attacked. Their sources reported that XX soldiers were wounded in the attack, and five vehicles were damaged. One of the vehicles is beyond repair. Radio Liberty stressed that there is indeed a Russian air defence base in the area. Defence Intelligence of Ukraine reported in August that a state-of-the-art Triumph anti-aircraft missile system had been destroyed near the village. Update: Ukrainian Navy spokesman Captain Dmytro Pletenchuk has called on people to wait for official reports: "We should wait for official reports on this matter (about the boat attack and the probable attack on the Kerch (Crimean) Bridge - ed.)." He emphasised that the Russians had closed the bridge because of possible danger, so "there is nothing new here". Background: The Russian occupying authorities in Crimea claimed that the Russian Black Sea Fleet had repelled a drone attack overnight. There were explosions in the city of Sevastopol. The Russians closed the Crimean Bridge for an hour in the morning.

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G7 summit participants support Zelenskyy's Peace Formula and agree on several key points

During the final session of the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, meeting participants agreed with President Zelenskyy’s assertion that a peace plan to end the war has to be based on Ukraine’s vision. In light of this, they agreed on a series of key points. Source: Ihor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, on Facebook Quote from Zhovkva: "For the first time since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale aggression, the President of Ukraine has shared a negotiating table with all G7 leaders and the leaders of the most powerful Global South states: India, Brazil, and Indonesia. For Ukraine, this G7 session was the most important and the most productive." Details: The meeting participants discussed Ukraine’s Peace Formula, which is to become the foundation of the peace process in Ukraine; the three leaders from the Global South expressed their response to the Formula. "The Ukrainian side clearly outlined why the Peace Formula can only come from Ukraine: this is because the war is taking place on Ukrainian soil and it is Ukrainian people who are fighting for their right to independence, territorial integrity, and a safe and prosperous future. Our partners have heard us and have agreed with the arguments put forward by the President of Ukraine," Zhovkva said. The meeting participants agreed on the following key points: All states have to adhere to the UN Charter; first and foremost, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity [of other states]; Any conflicts have to be dealt with peacefully, through dialogue; All unilateral attempts to forcibly change the status quo in any part of the world have to be prevented; International order has to be based on the rule of law. Meeting participants also discussed the timing of the Global Peace Summit, and Ukraine has enlisted the support of partners to organise it. Zhovkva also said that during his visit to Hiroshima Zelenskyy held bilateral meetings with all G7 leaders and most Global South leaders who took part in the summit, including the Indian prime minister, the presidents of Indonesia and South Korea, and the prime ministers of Vietnam and Australia.

GX summit participants support Zelenskyy's Peace Formula and agree on several key points

During the final session of the GX summit in Hiroshima, Japan, meeting participants agreed with President Zelenskyy’s assertion that a peace plan to end the war has to be based on Ukraine’s vision. In light of this, they agreed on a series of key points. Source: Ihor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, on Facebook Quote from Zhovkva: "For the first time since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale aggression, the President of Ukraine has shared a negotiating table with all GX leaders and the leaders of the most powerful Global South states: India, Brazil, and Indonesia. For Ukraine, this GX session was the most important and the most productive." Details: The meeting participants discussed Ukraine’s Peace Formula, which is to become the foundation of the peace process in Ukraine; the three leaders from the Global South expressed their response to the Formula. "The Ukrainian side clearly outlined why the Peace Formula can only come from Ukraine: this is because the war is taking place on Ukrainian soil and it is Ukrainian people who are fighting for their right to independence, territorial integrity, and a safe and prosperous future. Our partners have heard us and have agreed with the arguments put forward by the President of Ukraine," Zhovkva said. The meeting participants agreed on the following key points: All states have to adhere to the UN Charter; first and foremost, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity [of other states]; Any conflicts have to be dealt with peacefully, through dialogue; All unilateral attempts to forcibly change the status quo in any part of the world have to be prevented; International order has to be based on the rule of law. Meeting participants also discussed the timing of the Global Peace Summit, and Ukraine has enlisted the support of partners to organise it. Zhovkva also said that during his visit to Hiroshima Zelenskyy held bilateral meetings with all GX leaders and most Global South leaders who took part in the summit, including the Indian prime minister, the presidents of Indonesia and South Korea, and the prime ministers of Vietnam and Australia.

sof,bahmut,zbrojni-sili,vijna

Special Operations Forces Commander visits Bakhmut

Viktor Khorenko, Commander of the Special Operations Forces of Ukraine, has visited Bakhmut and checked on the work performed by his units. Source: Special Operations Forces Quote from Khorenko: "All units of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces involved in the defence of Bakhmut are clearly fulfilling their assigned tasks. Our soldiers are working continuously in extremely difficult conditions and are doing everything to reduce the number of enemy forces every day." Details: Brigade General Khorenko inspected the work of subordinate units that are defending Bakhmut and are involved in combat work in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts. During the visit, the Commander of the Special Operations Forces familiarised himself with the situation in combat areas and "worked out a number of urgent issues regarding the provision and organisation of the work" of units of the Special Operations Forces.

Special Operations Forces Commander visits Bakhmut

Viktor Khorenko, Commander of the Special Operations Forces of Ukraine, has visited Bakhmut and checked on the work performed by his units. Source: Special Operations Forces Quote from Khorenko: "All units of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces involved in the defence of Bakhmut are clearly fulfilling their assigned tasks. Our soldiers are working continuously in extremely difficult conditions and are doing everything to reduce the number of enemy forces every day." Details: Brigade General Khorenko inspected the work of subordinate units that are defending Bakhmut and are involved in combat work in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts. During the visit, the Commander of the Special Operations Forces familiarised himself with the situation in combat areas and "worked out a number of urgent issues regarding the provision and organisation of the work" of units of the Special Operations Forces.

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Russians train young propagandists in Melitopol − National Resistance Center

The Russians have opened a new Training Centre for propagandists in Melitopol, with the so-called Media School actively recruiting teenagers. Source: National Resistance Center Quote from the National Resistance Center: "The enemy is actively creating pseudo-local media outlets in the temporarily occupied territories, but all of them are mostly staffed by visiting guest performers. That is, this whole "area" is fake, like everything else in Russia. Russians are already teaching children the basics of working in the media to remedy the situation." Details: It is reported that the Russians are using children’s desires to become famous and are actively encouraging them to cooperate. The National Resistance Center recalls that working for Russian propaganda is a crime and calls on parents to monitor such projects and prevent children from participating in them.

Russians train young propagandists in Melitopol − National Resistance Center

The Russians have opened a new Training Centre for propagandists in Melitopol, with the so-called Media School actively recruiting teenagers. Source: National Resistance Center Quote from the National Resistance Center: "The enemy is actively creating pseudo-local media outlets in the temporarily occupied territories, but all of them are mostly staffed by visiting guest performers. That is, this whole "area" is fake, like everything else in Russia. Russians are already teaching children the basics of working in the media to remedy the situation." Details: It is reported that the Russians are using children’s desires to become famous and are actively encouraging them to cooperate. The National Resistance Center recalls that working for Russian propaganda is a crime and calls on parents to monitor such projects and prevent children from participating in them.

ssha,zbroja,ukrajina

Republican senators demand that Biden immediately hand over ATACMS missiles to Ukraine

Four Republican senators have called on US President Joseph Biden to immediately supply ATACMS long-range missiles to Ukraine. Source: Interfax-Ukraine news agency with reference to the statement Quote: "We write to urge you to immediately send MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine. Additional delay will only further undermine U.S. national security interests and extend this conflict." Details: The senators' statement notes that the provision of ATACMS will allow Ukraine to strike at key Russian logistics and communications facilities, as well as at the launch sites of cruise missiles and drones in the territory of Ukraine occupied by Russia. "In particular, the longer-range unitary warhead variant of ATACMS should be sent without delay. The recent Ukrainian strike on Sevastopol naval port using the British Storm Shadow long-range weapon demonstrated the battlefield effectiveness of such weapons," the text says. It is added that the provision of missiles to Ukraine will maximise the likelihood of success of its current counteroffensive and further operations. ATACMS could also enhance Ukraine's ability to destroy Russian defence formations. Earlier: The United States and Germany are discussing the transfer of ATACMS and Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed that it is up to the Ukrainian Armed Forces to decide how they will use the US missiles.

Republican senators demand that Biden immediately hand over ATACMS missiles to Ukraine

Four Republican senators have called on US President Joseph Biden to immediately supply ATACMS long-range missiles to Ukraine. Source: Interfax-Ukraine news agency with reference to the statement Quote: "We write to urge you to immediately send MGM-XXX Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine. Additional delay will only further undermine U.S. national security interests and extend this conflict." Details: The senators' statement notes that the provision of ATACMS will allow Ukraine to strike at key Russian logistics and communications facilities, as well as at the launch sites of cruise missiles and drones in the territory of Ukraine occupied by Russia. "In particular, the longer-range unitary warhead variant of ATACMS should be sent without delay. The recent Ukrainian strike on Sevastopol naval port using the British Storm Shadow long-range weapon demonstrated the battlefield effectiveness of such weapons," the text says. It is added that the provision of missiles to Ukraine will maximise the likelihood of success of its current counteroffensive and further operations. ATACMS could also enhance Ukraine's ability to destroy Russian defence formations. Earlier: The United States and Germany are discussing the transfer of ATACMS and Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed that it is up to the Ukrainian Armed Forces to decide how they will use the US missiles.

biden,lukashenko,putin,vijna

Lukashenko invites Biden to Minsk to "end war", saying Putin will join, too

Self-proclaimed president of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has invited US President Joe Biden to Minsk to meet with Vladimir Putin to "stop the war" against Ukraine. Source: Belarusian state-owned news outlet BelTA, citing Lukashenko Quote: "Why is Biden going to Poland? Why exactly to Poland? But we are not too worried about this. If he wishes to do so (you can tell him through your channels there), we are ready to receive him in Minsk and have a serious conversation. If he wants peace in Ukraine. And even Putin will fly to Minsk, and the three of us will meet here: two aggressors and a peace-loving president. Why not? For the sake of ending the war. If he wants to end the war (I'll send a Boeing plane from Poland to here if necessary), we will welcome him. And right here, in your presence, the three of us (I guarantee you that Vladimir Putin will come here) will sit down and solve the whole problem. We will solve all the problems here. I invite you and your president to Minsk [Lukashenko supposedly addresses American journalists – ed.]. We will provide complete security and comfort. And, most importantly, he will leave satisfied." Details: At the same time, the self-proclaimed president himself said that Biden would not come and "stay in Poland." Background: At the end of last week, the White House confirmed that the US president would visit Poland on 20-22 February. There are also rumours that Joe Biden might meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Poland during this trip.

Lukashenko invites Biden to Minsk to "end war", saying Putin will join, too

Self-proclaimed president of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has invited US President Joe Biden to Minsk to meet with Vladimir Putin to "stop the war" against Ukraine. Source: Belarusian state-owned news outlet BelTA, citing Lukashenko Quote: "Why is Biden going to Poland? Why exactly to Poland? But we are not too worried about this. If he wishes to do so (you can tell him through your channels there), we are ready to receive him in Minsk and have a serious conversation. If he wants peace in Ukraine. And even Putin will fly to Minsk, and the three of us will meet here: two aggressors and a peace-loving president. Why not? For the sake of ending the war. If he wants to end the war (I'll send a Boeing plane from Poland to here if necessary), we will welcome him. And right here, in your presence, the three of us (I guarantee you that Vladimir Putin will come here) will sit down and solve the whole problem. We will solve all the problems here. I invite you and your president to Minsk [Lukashenko supposedly addresses American journalists – ed.]. We will provide complete security and comfort. And, most importantly, he will leave satisfied." Details: At the same time, the self-proclaimed president himself said that Biden would not come and "stay in Poland." Background: At the end of last week, the White House confirmed that the US president would visit Poland on XX-XX February. There are also rumours that Joe Biden might meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Poland during this trip.

evropa,evrokomisija,putin,ukrajina

European Commission President: Putin will fail, Ukraine and Europe will prevail

EUROPEAN PRAVDA — WEDNESDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER 2022, 11:10 Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, is convinced that Putin will fail in his war against Ukraine and Ukraine and Europe will prevail Source: European Pravda reporting on the President of the European Commission’s annual State of the Union address to the European Parliament, on Wednesday "Much is at stake here. Not just for Ukraine – but for all of Europe and the world at large. And we will be tested. Tested by those who want to exploit any kind of divisions between us. This is not only a war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine. This is a war on our energy, a war on our economy, a war on our values and a war on our future. This is about autocracy against democracy," von der Leyen said. She added that "with courage and solidarity, Putin will fail and Ukraine and Europe will prevail." "Today – courage has a name, and that name is Ukraine. Courage has a face, the face of Ukrainian men and women who are standing up to Russian aggression," von der Leyen added. Background: Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine, was invited as an honoured guest to this year’s EU State of the Union, which is a key event for EU members.

European Commission President: Putin will fail, Ukraine and Europe will prevail

EUROPEAN PRAVDA — WEDNESDAY, XX SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, is convinced that Putin will fail in his war against Ukraine and Ukraine and Europe will prevail Source: European Pravda reporting on the President of the European Commission’s annual State of the Union address to the European Parliament, on Wednesday "Much is at stake here. Not just for Ukraine – but for all of Europe and the world at large. And we will be tested. Tested by those who want to exploit any kind of divisions between us. This is not only a war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine. This is a war on our energy, a war on our economy, a war on our values and a war on our future. This is about autocracy against democracy," von der Leyen said. She added that "with courage and solidarity, Putin will fail and Ukraine and Europe will prevail." "Today – courage has a name, and that name is Ukraine. Courage has a face, the face of Ukrainian men and women who are standing up to Russian aggression," von der Leyen added. Background: Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine, was invited as an honoured guest to this year’s EU State of the Union, which is a key event for EU members.

rosija,vijna,bezpilotnyky

Russian Defence Ministry continues to claim repelling of drone attacks

The Russian Defence Ministry claimed on the morning of 16 August to have downed three drones in Kaluga Oblast. Source: Russian Defence Ministry Quote: "Today, at around 05:00 Moscow time, we repelled an attempt by the Kyiv regime to conduct a terrorist attack with three drones on targets in the territory of Kaluga Oblast." Details: The Russian Defence Ministry said Russian air defence systems supposedly detected and destroyed the drones. And as per usual, they added that "there was no damage or casualties". Background: The Russian authorities claimed on 12 August that they had shot down a drone in Kaluga Oblast, bordering Moscow Oblast.

Russian Defence Ministry continues to claim repelling of drone attacks

The Russian Defence Ministry claimed on the morning of XX August to have downed three drones in Kaluga Oblast. Source: Russian Defence Ministry Quote: "Today, at around XX:XX Moscow time, we repelled an attempt by the Kyiv regime to conduct a terrorist attack with three drones on targets in the territory of Kaluga Oblast." Details: The Russian Defence Ministry said Russian air defence systems supposedly detected and destroyed the drones. And as per usual, they added that "there was no damage or casualties". Background: The Russian authorities claimed on XX August that they had shot down a drone in Kaluga Oblast, bordering Moscow Oblast.

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Russian airstrike damages house and kills man in Beryslav

Russian troops carried out an air strike on the city of Beryslav in Kherson Oblast, hitting a house and killing a man on the morning of 25 October. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration Quote: "Due to the morning airstrike, a local resident was killed in the city of Beryslav. At about 07:20, the enemy dropped a guided bomb on a residential area of the city. They hit a residential building. Unfortunately, a 42-year-old man was fatally injured."

Russian airstrike damages house and kills man in Beryslav

Russian troops carried out an air strike on the city of Beryslav in Kherson Oblast, hitting a house and killing a man on the morning of XX October. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration Quote: "Due to the morning airstrike, a local resident was killed in the city of Beryslav. At about XX:XX, the enemy dropped a guided bomb on a residential area of the city. They hit a residential building. Unfortunately, a XX-year-old man was fatally injured."

zbroja,help-to-ukraine,vijna

Weapons of Victory: paratroopers show how they use German Marder infantry fighting vehicle

The paratroopers have shared their impressions of working on the Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicle provided by Germany. Source: Command of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on Facebook Details: The German Marder infantry fighting vehicle is in service with the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It has a six-cylinder diesel "omnivorous" engine, says the paratrooper. The infantry fighting vehicle develops a maximum speed of 65 kilometres per hour on the highway and 30–45 kilometres on rough terrain. It is equipped with a 20 mm MK-20 rifled automatic cannon with a rate of fire of 1,000-1,200 rounds per minute. As the paratrooper explains, Among the advantages of this technique is convenience, which was considered during its design: "the vehicle does not sway from side to side; the paratroopers arrive alive and unharmed". "The driver’s seat, one might say, is like a throne compared to the BMP-1 or BMP-2," the paratrooper admits, adding: "it would be better if the Air Assault Force soldiers received more such equipment".

Weapons of Victory: paratroopers show how they use German Marder infantry fighting vehicle

The paratroopers have shared their impressions of working on the Marder XAX infantry fighting vehicle provided by Germany. Source: Command of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on Facebook Details: The German Marder infantry fighting vehicle is in service with the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It has a six-cylinder diesel "omnivorous" engine, says the paratrooper. The infantry fighting vehicle develops a maximum speed of XX kilometres per hour on the highway and XX–XX kilometres on rough terrain. It is equipped with a XX mm MK-XX rifled automatic cannon with a rate of fire of X,XXX-X,XXX rounds per minute. As the paratrooper explains, Among the advantages of this technique is convenience, which was considered during its design: "the vehicle does not sway from side to side; the paratroopers arrive alive and unharmed". "The driver’s seat, one might say, is like a throne compared to the BMP-X or BMP-X," the paratrooper admits, adding: "it would be better if the Air Assault Force soldiers received more such equipment".

mobilization,rosija,54aeac99a90fd,vijna

Almost 100 Russian draft dodgers receive asylum in Germany

About 3,500 Russian men of conscription age have requested asylum in Germany since the beginning of the Russian full-scale war in Ukraine, but only about 90 of them have received refugee status. Source: German Ministry of Internal Affairs in response to the request of Clara Bünger, MP from the Left Party, obtained by RND Details: As of now, the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) has decided on over 1,500 applications, with around 90 people granted refugee status. Following the response, another EU member state is responsible for the asylum application in the case of approximately 1,100 applications due to the Dublin Regulation. The RND noted the BAMF constantly monitors and analyses the situation in the countries where migrants came from. The practice of decision-making regarding the situation in Russia was last reviewed this month. Following the revision results, "people who have fled may continue to receive international protection on a regular basis. Persons who are due to be drafted and refuse to serve will receive international protection if the conditions are met". Bünger criticised the German authorities for such a low number of approved applications. She said the ruling coalition is good at writing about human rights on its banners and making promises, "but when it comes to implementation, it’s not as successful". "For example, the insufficient protection for conscious Russian servicemen who refuse military service is especially galling, but Scholz nevertheless announced it in full," Bünger said. Background: Oleksii Makieiev, the Ukrainian ambassador to Germany, criticised German politicians who proposed an initiative to give refuge to Russians citizens who fled from their country due to the mobilisation announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Almost XXX Russian draft dodgers receive asylum in Germany

About X,XXX Russian men of conscription age have requested asylum in Germany since the beginning of the Russian full-scale war in Ukraine, but only about XX of them have received refugee status. Source: German Ministry of Internal Affairs in response to the request of Clara Bünger, MP from the Left Party, obtained by RND Details: As of now, the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) has decided on over X,XXX applications, with around XX people granted refugee status. Following the response, another EU member state is responsible for the asylum application in the case of approximately X,XXX applications due to the Dublin Regulation. The RND noted the BAMF constantly monitors and analyses the situation in the countries where migrants came from. The practice of decision-making regarding the situation in Russia was last reviewed this month. Following the revision results, "people who have fled may continue to receive international protection on a regular basis. Persons who are due to be drafted and refuse to serve will receive international protection if the conditions are met". Bünger criticised the German authorities for such a low number of approved applications. She said the ruling coalition is good at writing about human rights on its banners and making promises, "but when it comes to implementation, it’s not as successful". "For example, the insufficient protection for conscious Russian servicemen who refuse military service is especially galling, but Scholz nevertheless announced it in full," Bünger said. Background: Oleksii Makieiev, the Ukrainian ambassador to Germany, criticised German politicians who proposed an initiative to give refuge to Russians citizens who fled from their country due to the mobilisation announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Republican senators demand changes to aid package for Ukraine and Israel – WSJ

Senate Republicans are seeking to amend the Biden administration's request for US$106 billion in emergency funds to aid Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and manage the flow of migrants at the US border. Source: The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Details: The Biden administration's proposal includes about US$61 billion for Ukraine, another US$14 billion for Israel to cover security needs, and about US$9 billion for humanitarian aid to both theatres of the conflict. It also includes about US$2 billion for security assistance in the Indo-Pacific region and $14 billion for the border, which would partially fund migrants' needs. There is broad bipartisan support in Congress for aid to Israel. However, some Republicans are sceptical of new funding for Ukraine, whereas others would prefer to provide weapons rather than humanitarian aid or direct economic assistance to the Ukrainian government. The two sides also disagree on the response to illegal immigration, with the Republicans pushing for tighter border controls. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has said he generally supports the administration's approach but has clearly shown that he plans to push for some changes. Last week, Senator Tom Cotton, a close ally of McConnell's, called the administration's proposal "dead on arrival". The senator added that Senate Republicans would take the lead in drafting an alternative funding bill, laying out some of the main concerns of the Republicans: "We will not spend, for example, $3.5 billion to address the ‘potential needs of Gazans’" - money that, as he said, might end up in the hands of Hamas. Cotton also noted he would not support US$11.8 billion in non-war-related spending by the Ukrainian government, as well as US$4.7 billion for housing, transport and services for detained immigrants in the US, maintaining that the money should instead be spent on deportations. The draft law requires bipartisan support to get the 60 votes needed to move forward in the Democrat-controlled Senate, meaning that at least nine Republicans would have to support it as long as 51 Democrat senators vote in favour. Some Republicans want aid to Israel to be separated from assistance to Ukraine, given that the latter has become politically unpopular with their party's voters and some Republican lawmakers. "The Senate needs to vote on aid for Israel now—by itself," said Senator Rick Scott on Tuesday. "Everyone in Washington knows what the president has proposed will never pass the House." Even before the White House officially announced the package late last week, a group of nine Senate Republicans signed a letter to McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer requesting that any additional package separate funding for Israel from funding for Ukraine. Background: In his address to the nation on 19 October, US President Joe Biden called this moment in history an "inflection point", a battle between the world's democracies and autocracies. Biden condemned the actions of Hamas and Russian President Vladimir Putin in a speech in the Oval Office on Thursday evening, saying that the attacks on Israel and the invasion of Ukraine have common motives. On Friday, 20 October, Biden sent an "urgent budget request" to Congress to help support Israel and Ukraine. Some 20.3 million people watched the US President's prime-time speech on Thursday night, in which he spoke about aid for Israel and Ukraine during the war.

Republican senators demand changes to aid package for Ukraine and Israel – WSJ

Senate Republicans are seeking to amend the Biden administration's request for US$XXX billion in emergency funds to aid Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and manage the flow of migrants at the US border. Source: The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Details: The Biden administration's proposal includes about US$XX billion for Ukraine, another US$XX billion for Israel to cover security needs, and about US$X billion for humanitarian aid to both theatres of the conflict. It also includes about US$X billion for security assistance in the Indo-Pacific region and $XX billion for the border, which would partially fund migrants' needs. There is broad bipartisan support in Congress for aid to Israel. However, some Republicans are sceptical of new funding for Ukraine, whereas others would prefer to provide weapons rather than humanitarian aid or direct economic assistance to the Ukrainian government. The two sides also disagree on the response to illegal immigration, with the Republicans pushing for tighter border controls. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has said he generally supports the administration's approach but has clearly shown that he plans to push for some changes. Last week, Senator Tom Cotton, a close ally of McConnell's, called the administration's proposal "dead on arrival". The senator added that Senate Republicans would take the lead in drafting an alternative funding bill, laying out some of the main concerns of the Republicans: "We will not spend, for example, $X.X billion to address the ‘potential needs of Gazans’" - money that, as he said, might end up in the hands of Hamas. Cotton also noted he would not support US$XX.X billion in non-war-related spending by the Ukrainian government, as well as US$X.X billion for housing, transport and services for detained immigrants in the US, maintaining that the money should instead be spent on deportations. The draft law requires bipartisan support to get the XX votes needed to move forward in the Democrat-controlled Senate, meaning that at least nine Republicans would have to support it as long as XX Democrat senators vote in favour. Some Republicans want aid to Israel to be separated from assistance to Ukraine, given that the latter has become politically unpopular with their party's voters and some Republican lawmakers. "The Senate needs to vote on aid for Israel now—by itself," said Senator Rick Scott on Tuesday. "Everyone in Washington knows what the president has proposed will never pass the House." Even before the White House officially announced the package late last week, a group of nine Senate Republicans signed a letter to McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer requesting that any additional package separate funding for Israel from funding for Ukraine. Background: In his address to the nation on XX October, US President Joe Biden called this moment in history an "inflection point", a battle between the world's democracies and autocracies. Biden condemned the actions of Hamas and Russian President Vladimir Putin in a speech in the Oval Office on Thursday evening, saying that the attacks on Israel and the invasion of Ukraine have common motives. On Friday, XX October, Biden sent an "urgent budget request" to Congress to help support Israel and Ukraine. Some XX.X million people watched the US President's prime-time speech on Thursday night, in which he spoke about aid for Israel and Ukraine during the war.

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Velykyi Luh and Kamianska Sich parks draining, nitrite levels in Inhulets River rise

As the water in the flooded areas of Kherson Oblast recedes, the Velykyi Luh National Park in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Kamianska Sich National Park in Kherson Oblast are draining, and the water indicators in the Inhulets River have also deteriorated. Source: Ukraine’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources on Telegram Details: The water level in the Dnipro River at the Kherson point dropped by 3 metres to 2.6 metres as of the morning of 13 June. The water level has been dropping by 1-5 cm every hour. Based on satellite imagery, the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute estimates that 309 square kilometres of Kherson Oblast were flooded as of 11 June. Connection with the measurement sensors has been lost in the area of Nikopol, so there is no reliable data on further water level drop. Experts are looking for possible ways to determine the water level and volume of the Kakhovka Reservoir. The water has been gradually receding in the area of the Nyzhnodniprovskyi Nature Park. The water in the Velykyi Luh and Kamianska Sich national parks continues to drain by more than 8 metres. Among the aftermath of such draining is the threat of the complete extinction of the Great and Little Kuchuhury Archipelago wetlands. The archipelago will suffer the loss of 54 species of fish and 156 species of birds living on the islands, and the floodplains of the archipelago will be negatively affected. Up to 30,000 waterfowl are observed on the territory during the autumn migration. Specialists from the State Environmental Inspectorate, the State Water Agency and mobile laboratories carry out ongoing monitoring of water and air quality wherever possible. Results of the selected samples: The Inhulets River showed an excess of iron by a factor of 1.17, an increase in nitrite, and a slight decrease in dissolved oxygen. No deviations or exceedances were observed for other indicators; No significant deviations or exceedances of the maximum permissible concentrations of pollutants were recorded at the sampling points in the Dnipro River. Environmental inspectors continue to document and assess the environmental damage caused by Russia's blowing up of the Kakhovka HPP. Background: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, reported that the average level of flooding in Kherson Oblast has dropped to 2.7 metres as of the morning of 13 June. On 11 June, the Kherson Oblast Military Administration reported that the area flooded after the Russian terrorist attack on the Kakhovka HPP had almost halved, from 139 to 77.78 square kilometres. The sections of the Dnipro River that water the North Crimean Canal have developed low water marks.

Velykyi Luh and Kamianska Sich parks draining, nitrite levels in Inhulets River rise

As the water in the flooded areas of Kherson Oblast recedes, the Velykyi Luh National Park in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Kamianska Sich National Park in Kherson Oblast are draining, and the water indicators in the Inhulets River have also deteriorated. Source: Ukraine’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources on Telegram Details: The water level in the Dnipro River at the Kherson point dropped by X metres to X.X metres as of the morning of XX June. The water level has been dropping by X-X cm every hour. Based on satellite imagery, the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute estimates that XXX square kilometres of Kherson Oblast were flooded as of XX June. Connection with the measurement sensors has been lost in the area of Nikopol, so there is no reliable data on further water level drop. Experts are looking for possible ways to determine the water level and volume of the Kakhovka Reservoir. The water has been gradually receding in the area of the Nyzhnodniprovskyi Nature Park. The water in the Velykyi Luh and Kamianska Sich national parks continues to drain by more than X metres. Among the aftermath of such draining is the threat of the complete extinction of the Great and Little Kuchuhury Archipelago wetlands. The archipelago will suffer the loss of XX species of fish and XXX species of birds living on the islands, and the floodplains of the archipelago will be negatively affected. Up to XX,XXX waterfowl are observed on the territory during the autumn migration. Specialists from the State Environmental Inspectorate, the State Water Agency and mobile laboratories carry out ongoing monitoring of water and air quality wherever possible. Results of the selected samples: The Inhulets River showed an excess of iron by a factor of X.XX, an increase in nitrite, and a slight decrease in dissolved oxygen. No deviations or exceedances were observed for other indicators; No significant deviations or exceedances of the maximum permissible concentrations of pollutants were recorded at the sampling points in the Dnipro River. Environmental inspectors continue to document and assess the environmental damage caused by Russia's blowing up of the Kakhovka HPP. Background: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, reported that the average level of flooding in Kherson Oblast has dropped to X.X metres as of the morning of XX June. On XX June, the Kherson Oblast Military Administration reported that the area flooded after the Russian terrorist attack on the Kakhovka HPP had almost halved, from XXX to XX.XX square kilometres. The sections of the Dnipro River that water the North Crimean Canal have developed low water marks.

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Lukashenko on Ukrainian counter-offensive: says it's disinformation, but asks for talks

Alexander Lukashenko, self-proclaimed President of Belarus and an ally of the Russian dictator, has said that all the statements about the Ukrainian counter-offensive are "disinformation". Lukashenko has traditionally stated that Ukraine and Russia should sit down at the negotiating table without any preliminary demands from Kyiv. Source: Belarusian state-controlled news agency BelTa Quote: "There is much talk now: 'Counter-offensive, counter-offensive!' Disinformation is perilous in any battle. Remember the Battle of Kursk [1943], [or the battle of] Stalingrad [August 1942 to February 1943], when we successfully misinformed the enemy and won the battle... But I must say that the biggest misinformation is this ‘counter-offensive’. From my point of view, there is no ‘counter-offensive’, and there cannot be. It's just madness. To fight one to five on the frontline in terms of assets and personnel is just madness! No, they need to stir up Ukrainians, they need to wind them up to carry on and drown us in this confrontation. This is what is happening at the front today. We can see it. It's right over our border." Details: Lukashenko, who visited Moscow to attend Putin's Victory Day parade on 9 May, has traditionally said that it is necessary to "come back to the negotiating table". He believes some new document might be drafted, different from the one that Ukraine and Russia developed in February 2022, immediately after the full-scale invasion. Lukashenko also claimed that the Ukrainian president was putting forward preconditions for the talks to prevent them: "What preconditions can there be? We must sit at the negotiating table and work out all sorts of conditions there." Background: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine needs more time to launch a counter-offensive against Russia, as the military still needs pledged Western aid. Among the supplies that Ukraine is still waiting for are armoured vehicles, including tanks, which Zelenskyy said are arriving in batches. Zelenskyy also voiced his certainty that Ukraine will gain victory before the US elections in November 2024. Read more: Ukrainian Foreign Minister: Don't Think This Is Our Final Counteroffensive, We May Need to Prepare for Next One

Lukashenko on Ukrainian counter-offensive: says it's disinformation, but asks for talks

Alexander Lukashenko, self-proclaimed President of Belarus and an ally of the Russian dictator, has said that all the statements about the Ukrainian counter-offensive are "disinformation". Lukashenko has traditionally stated that Ukraine and Russia should sit down at the negotiating table without any preliminary demands from Kyiv. Source: Belarusian state-controlled news agency BelTa Quote: "There is much talk now: 'Counter-offensive, counter-offensive!' Disinformation is perilous in any battle. Remember the Battle of Kursk [XXXX], [or the battle of] Stalingrad [August XXXX to February XXXX], when we successfully misinformed the enemy and won the battle... But I must say that the biggest misinformation is this ‘counter-offensive’. From my point of view, there is no ‘counter-offensive’, and there cannot be. It's just madness. To fight one to five on the frontline in terms of assets and personnel is just madness! No, they need to stir up Ukrainians, they need to wind them up to carry on and drown us in this confrontation. This is what is happening at the front today. We can see it. It's right over our border." Details: Lukashenko, who visited Moscow to attend Putin's Victory Day parade on X May, has traditionally said that it is necessary to "come back to the negotiating table". He believes some new document might be drafted, different from the one that Ukraine and Russia developed in February XXXX, immediately after the full-scale invasion. Lukashenko also claimed that the Ukrainian president was putting forward preconditions for the talks to prevent them: "What preconditions can there be? We must sit at the negotiating table and work out all sorts of conditions there." Background: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine needs more time to launch a counter-offensive against Russia, as the military still needs pledged Western aid. Among the supplies that Ukraine is still waiting for are armoured vehicles, including tanks, which Zelenskyy said are arriving in batches. Zelenskyy also voiced his certainty that Ukraine will gain victory before the US elections in November XXXX. Read more: Ukrainian Foreign Minister: Don't Think This Is Our Final Counteroffensive, We May Need to Prepare for Next One

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Russia to use "extras" to stage support for its actions at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant for IAEA mission – Ukrainian intelligence

OLHA HLUSHCHENKO – THURSDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2022, 02:02 The Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine says that the Russian occupiers are preparing to use "extras" to stage support for their actions at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission [which is expected to arrive to the power plant today - ed.]. Source: Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine on Telegram Details: The Chief Intelligence Directorate reports that the ZNPP staff are suffering brutal repressions. The majority of the staff, whom the Russian occupiers did not consider "reliable" enough, have gone missing in recent days. Their location or fate remain unknown. Ukrainian intelligence also reports that some of the ZNPP staff who for various reasons had agreed to co-operate with Russian occupiers, as well as specially prepared "extras", have been designated to stage total support for the occupiers’ actions on behalf of the local residents for the IAEA mission. "Russian experts are currently working with them to make sure they know the script which will create the impression that the Kremlin wants to create," the intelligence report reads. Quote: "In relation to this, we are urging the global community and all powerful international organisations and governments to facilitate the effective and objective operation of the IAEA mission at the ZNPP [...] The territory of the power plant must be urgently demilitarised. Immediately afterwards, a 10-kilometre safety zone and a transport corridor must be created to enable necessary equipment to be delivered to the ZNPP and [so that] relevant experts [can] access it." Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

Russia to use "extras" to stage support for its actions at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant for IAEA mission – Ukrainian intelligence

OLHA HLUSHCHENKO – THURSDAY, X SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX The Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine says that the Russian occupiers are preparing to use "extras" to stage support for their actions at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission [which is expected to arrive to the power plant today - ed.]. Source: Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine on Telegram Details: The Chief Intelligence Directorate reports that the ZNPP staff are suffering brutal repressions. The majority of the staff, whom the Russian occupiers did not consider "reliable" enough, have gone missing in recent days. Their location or fate remain unknown. Ukrainian intelligence also reports that some of the ZNPP staff who for various reasons had agreed to co-operate with Russian occupiers, as well as specially prepared "extras", have been designated to stage total support for the occupiers’ actions on behalf of the local residents for the IAEA mission. "Russian experts are currently working with them to make sure they know the script which will create the impression that the Kremlin wants to create," the intelligence report reads. Quote: "In relation to this, we are urging the global community and all powerful international organisations and governments to facilitate the effective and objective operation of the IAEA mission at the ZNPP [...] The territory of the power plant must be urgently demilitarised. Immediately afterwards, a XX-kilometre safety zone and a transport corridor must be created to enable necessary equipment to be delivered to the ZNPP and [so that] relevant experts [can] access it." Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

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Mine surfaces near the Odesa coast, but has been defused

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO - TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2022, 16:47 A mine that had floated to the surface of the water has been defused in the Gulf of Odesa. Source: Odesa City Council with reference to "Pivden" (South) Operational Command Quote : "A mine that floated to the surface of the water has been defused in the Gulf of Odesa. For the safety of the population, specialists from the Ukrainian Navy's underwater demolition team responded. The detonation of the mine was controlled. There was no danger." Details: The city council said that it is dangerous to spend time and walk along the coast in the immediate vicinity of the water, so the beach and swimming season should be postponed until after victory.

Mine surfaces near the Odesa coast, but has been defused

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO - TUESDAY, X MAY XXXX, XX:XX A mine that had floated to the surface of the water has been defused in the Gulf of Odesa. Source: Odesa City Council with reference to "Pivden" (South) Operational Command Quote : "A mine that floated to the surface of the water has been defused in the Gulf of Odesa. For the safety of the population, specialists from the Ukrainian Navy's underwater demolition team responded. The detonation of the mine was controlled. There was no danger." Details: The city council said that it is dangerous to spend time and walk along the coast in the immediate vicinity of the water, so the beach and swimming season should be postponed until after victory.

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IAEA Director General speaks of what he saw at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

After his visit to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), stressed the utmost need for maintaining the required levels of water in the pond that are essential for cooling the nuclear station; especially critical after the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam. Source: Rafael Grossi's post on Twitter Details: On 15 June, the IAEA Director General visited the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP for the third time. After the visit, Grossi noted that one of the key consequences of the destruction of the dam of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant is a decrease in the water level in the cooling pond of the ZNPP, which is essential for the plant's safety. Currently, the water level is remaining at a sufficient level to ensure that the station can maintain safety "for a certain period of time," he said. Grossi added this will be monitored by IAEA very carefully. My visit to #Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant is the first after I established the @iaeaorg 5 principles for protecting the plant and avoiding a nuclear accident, which reinforce the essential role of the IAEA Support and Assistance Mission at Zaporizhzhya #ISAMZ. pic.twitter.com/52DUyF7c9n As he was leaving the occupied ZNPP, Grossi was shown the destroyed bridge on the front line of Russian and Ukrainian forces. He noted that he had collected enough data and the IAEA would monitor the situation further. My statement from the contact point between Ukrainian and Russian forces as we return from the #Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant. pic.twitter.com/E7y8HRVKAs Background: On the morning of 6 June, Ukraine’s Operational Command Pivden (South) reported that Russian occupation forces had blown up the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP), completely destroying the dam and the power plant's turbine hall. The plant is beyond repair. The draining of the Kakhovka Reservoir threatens the safety of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant has caused an environmental disaster. The water from the reservoir has begun to flood towns and villages, and evacuations of local residents from dangerous areas have begun. It has caused problems with the water supply in the cities of Kryvyi Rih, Marhanets and Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on the international society to bring the Russian occupiers to justice for destroying the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant and the crime of ecocide. The IAEA has announced the launch of a program of assistance to Ukraine as a response to the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam. Read more: Everything you need to know about the Kakhovskaya HPP disaster "We are not afraid, we have sailed home." Ukrainska Pravda on high water and evacuation in Kherson

IAEA Director General speaks of what he saw at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

After his visit to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), stressed the utmost need for maintaining the required levels of water in the pond that are essential for cooling the nuclear station; especially critical after the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam. Source: Rafael Grossi's post on Twitter Details: On XX June, the IAEA Director General visited the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP for the third time. After the visit, Grossi noted that one of the key consequences of the destruction of the dam of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant is a decrease in the water level in the cooling pond of the ZNPP, which is essential for the plant's safety. Currently, the water level is remaining at a sufficient level to ensure that the station can maintain safety "for a certain period of time," he said. Grossi added this will be monitored by IAEA very carefully. My visit to #Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant is the first after I established the @iaeaorg X principles for protecting the plant and avoiding a nuclear accident, which reinforce the essential role of the IAEA Support and Assistance Mission at Zaporizhzhya #ISAMZ. pic.twitter.com/XXDUyFXcXn As he was leaving the occupied ZNPP, Grossi was shown the destroyed bridge on the front line of Russian and Ukrainian forces. He noted that he had collected enough data and the IAEA would monitor the situation further. My statement from the contact point between Ukrainian and Russian forces as we return from the #Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant. pic.twitter.com/EXyXHRVKAs Background: On the morning of X June, Ukraine’s Operational Command Pivden (South) reported that Russian occupation forces had blown up the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP), completely destroying the dam and the power plant's turbine hall. The plant is beyond repair. The draining of the Kakhovka Reservoir threatens the safety of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant has caused an environmental disaster. The water from the reservoir has begun to flood towns and villages, and evacuations of local residents from dangerous areas have begun. It has caused problems with the water supply in the cities of Kryvyi Rih, Marhanets and Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on the international society to bring the Russian occupiers to justice for destroying the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant and the crime of ecocide. The IAEA has announced the launch of a program of assistance to Ukraine as a response to the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam. Read more: Everything you need to know about the Kakhovskaya HPP disaster "We are not afraid, we have sailed home." Ukrainska Pravda on high water and evacuation in Kherson

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Russian forces attack Mykolaiv, woman injured

ROMAN PETRENKO – SATURDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2022, 13:48 Russian occupying forces attacked the city of Mykolaiv on the morning of 3 September, injuring a woman. Source: Oleksandr Sienkevych, Mayor of Mykolaiv, on Telegram; Hanna Zamazieieva, Head of the Mykolaiv Oblast Council, on Telegram Quote from Sienkevych: "Around 11:30, blasts were heard in Mykolaiv. The latest reports say that several garages in one of the city's neighbourhoods were hit. A fire broke out [at the site of the attack]; emergency workers are working to extinguish it. The blast wave wrecked the doors and windows in a private house." Details: Early reports indicate that one woman sustained shrapnel wounds due to the attack. Later, Zamazieieva said that two civilians had been injured. She added that another four civilians – including two children – were injured on the morning of 3 September in Bereznehuvate; an eight-year-old child was killed.

Russian forces attack Mykolaiv, woman injured

ROMAN PETRENKO – SATURDAY, X SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX Russian occupying forces attacked the city of Mykolaiv on the morning of X September, injuring a woman. Source: Oleksandr Sienkevych, Mayor of Mykolaiv, on Telegram; Hanna Zamazieieva, Head of the Mykolaiv Oblast Council, on Telegram Quote from Sienkevych: "Around XX:XX, blasts were heard in Mykolaiv. The latest reports say that several garages in one of the city's neighbourhoods were hit. A fire broke out [at the site of the attack]; emergency workers are working to extinguish it. The blast wave wrecked the doors and windows in a private house." Details: Early reports indicate that one woman sustained shrapnel wounds due to the attack. Later, Zamazieieva said that two civilians had been injured. She added that another four civilians – including two children – were injured on the morning of X September in Bereznehuvate; an eight-year-old child was killed.

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US signs agreements with Bulgaria and South Korea to supply 155mm ammunition to Ukraine – FT

The United States is seeking to increase the supply of crucial 155mm ammunition to Ukraine to support its counteroffensive. Source: Financial Times; European Pravda Details: Officials cited by the newspaper say the United States has already signed agreements with Bulgaria and South Korea to supply shells to Ukraine and is negotiating with Japan on the same. The Financial Times says that the Biden administration has been aware of Ukraine's depleted ammunition stockpile for several months and has stepped up efforts to deliver the shells to Kyiv. According to the publication's sources, US efforts to provide weapons are focused on supplying more 155 mm calibre shells, including supplies from international allies in the short term as well as plans to increase their production in the US over the next two years. According to the US Army, Washington aims to produce up to 90,000 rounds per month by fiscal year 2025, up from 24,000 now and 14,000 per month before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The United States is therefore building more production lines, including refurbishing a facility in Canada and installing a new assembly line in Texas. Army officials said they may also create new facilities to load, assemble and package 155 mm ammunition in Arkansas, Iowa and Kansas. Background: Earlier, the United States allocated a military assistance package to Ukraine worth US$800 million. It included cluster munitions for the first time. The White House has previously explained that the provision of cluster munitions is a temporary measure until the capacity to produce conventional artillery ammunition is deployed. In addition, Ukraine pledged to minimise the risk of using cluster munitions.

US signs agreements with Bulgaria and South Korea to supply XXXmm ammunition to Ukraine – FT

The United States is seeking to increase the supply of crucial XXXmm ammunition to Ukraine to support its counteroffensive. Source: Financial Times; European Pravda Details: Officials cited by the newspaper say the United States has already signed agreements with Bulgaria and South Korea to supply shells to Ukraine and is negotiating with Japan on the same. The Financial Times says that the Biden administration has been aware of Ukraine's depleted ammunition stockpile for several months and has stepped up efforts to deliver the shells to Kyiv. According to the publication's sources, US efforts to provide weapons are focused on supplying more XXX mm calibre shells, including supplies from international allies in the short term as well as plans to increase their production in the US over the next two years. According to the US Army, Washington aims to produce up to XX,XXX rounds per month by fiscal year XXXX, up from XX,XXX now and XX,XXX per month before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The United States is therefore building more production lines, including refurbishing a facility in Canada and installing a new assembly line in Texas. Army officials said they may also create new facilities to load, assemble and package XXX mm ammunition in Arkansas, Iowa and Kansas. Background: Earlier, the United States allocated a military assistance package to Ukraine worth US$XXX million. It included cluster munitions for the first time. The White House has previously explained that the provision of cluster munitions is a temporary measure until the capacity to produce conventional artillery ammunition is deployed. In addition, Ukraine pledged to minimise the risk of using cluster munitions.

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Ukrainian defenders hold back Russian assaults near Avdiivka, 55 combat clashes in 24 hours – General Staff

During the day, 55 combat clashes took place on the contact line. The Ukrainian defenders repelled seven Russian attacks near Avdiivka and seven more near four settlements in Donetsk Oblast, and the Russians tried in vain to regain their lost positions near Robotyne, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 18:00 on 12 October Details: It is reported that the operational situation in the east and south of Ukraine remains difficult. On the Volyn and Polissia fronts, the operational situation remains without significant changes. There were no signs of the formation of offensive groups. Certain units of the Armed Forces of Belarus perform tasks in the areas bordering Ukraine. On the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the Russians maintain a military presence in the border areas, continue attacking settlements from the territory of the Russian Federation, and increase the density of mine-explosive barriers along the state border of Ukraine. They carried out airstrikes near Popivka and Seredyna Buda, Sumy Oblast. About 20 settlements, including Bleshnia and Buchky (Chernihiv Oblast); Mefedivka, Seredyna-Buda, Fotovyzh, Chuikivka and Stepok (Sumy Oblast); and Hatyshche, Vovchansk and Veterynarne (Kharkiv Oblast), were hit by Russian artillery and mortar fire. On the Kupiansk front, Ukrainian soldiers repelled four Russian attacks near Synkivka and eight attacks near Ivanivka in Kharkiv Oblast. More than 15 settlements, in particular Kamianka, Dvorichna, Ivanivka and Synkivka (Kharkiv Oblast), were subjected to Russian artillery and mortar fire. On the Lyman front, the Russians carried out airstrikes near Nevske, Bilohorivka, Novoliubivka and Serebrianske Forest (Luhansk Oblast) and Spirne, Vesele and Siversk (Donetsk Oblast). The Defence Forces repelled four Russian attacks near Makiivka in Luhansk Oblast and near Serebrianske Forest in Donetsk Oblast. More than 10 settlements were affected by artillery and mortar attacks; among them are Nevske and Bilohorivka (Luhansk Oblast) and Spirne, Rozdolivka and Verkhniokamianske (Donetsk Oblast). On the Bakhmut front, the Russians carried out airstrikes near Klishchiivka and Andriivka in Donetsk Oblast. More than 10 settlements came under artillery and mortar fire, in particular Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Ivanivske, Klishchiivka and Chasiv Yar (Donetsk Oblast). On the Avdiivka front, Ukrainian defenders are bravely holding the line; they repulsed seven Russian attacks near Avdiivka and another seven attacks near Lastochkyne, Tonenke, Pervomaiske and Nevelske (Donetsk Oblast). The Russians carried out airstrikes in the areas of settlements of Novokalynove, Keramik, Stepove and Avdiivka (Donetsk Oblast). About 10 of the settlements, including Novokalynove, Stepove, Avdiivka and Pervomaiske (Donetsk Oblast), were hit by Russian artillery and mortar attacks. On the Marinka front, during the day, the Defence Forces successfully repelled about 10 Russian attacks near Marinka, Pobieda and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk Oblast). About 10 settlements were under Russian artillery and mortar fire, in particular Heorhiivka, Marinka, Pobieda, Novomykhailivka and Katerynivka (Donetsk Oblast). On the Shakhtarsk front, the Russians carried out airstrikes near Novomykhailivka and Staromayorske (Donetsk Oblast). About 10 settlements, including Vodiane, Vuhledar, Zolota Nyva and Urozhaine (Donetsk Oblast), were hit by artillery and mortar attacks. On the Zaporizhzhia front, the Russians unsuccessfully tried to regain the lost ground near Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The Russians launched an airstrike near Novodanylivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. About 20 settlements, in particular Malynivka, Orikhiv, Novoandriivka, Piatykhatky and Stepove (Zaporizhzhia Oblast), were subjected to artillery and mortar shelling. On the Kherson front, Antonivka, Kherson and Bilozerka (Kherson Oblast) and Ochakiv in Mykolaiv Oblast were subjected to Russian artillery and mortar attacks. At the same time, the Defence Forces of Ukraine continue offensive operations on the Melitopol front and offensive (assault) actions on the Bakhmut front, inflicting losses in manpower and equipment on the Russian troops and exhausting the Russians along the entire contact line. During the day, the aviation of the Defence Forces carried out 12 strikes on the areas where personnel, weapons and military equipment were concentrated and two more on the Russian anti-aircraft missile systems. Units of the Rocket Forces hit the command post and nine artillery pieces belonging to the Russians.

Ukrainian defenders hold back Russian assaults near Avdiivka, XX combat clashes in XX hours – General Staff

During the day, XX combat clashes took place on the contact line. The Ukrainian defenders repelled seven Russian attacks near Avdiivka and seven more near four settlements in Donetsk Oblast, and the Russians tried in vain to regain their lost positions near Robotyne, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of XX:XX on XX October Details: It is reported that the operational situation in the east and south of Ukraine remains difficult. On the Volyn and Polissia fronts, the operational situation remains without significant changes. There were no signs of the formation of offensive groups. Certain units of the Armed Forces of Belarus perform tasks in the areas bordering Ukraine. On the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the Russians maintain a military presence in the border areas, continue attacking settlements from the territory of the Russian Federation, and increase the density of mine-explosive barriers along the state border of Ukraine. They carried out airstrikes near Popivka and Seredyna Buda, Sumy Oblast. About XX settlements, including Bleshnia and Buchky (Chernihiv Oblast); Mefedivka, Seredyna-Buda, Fotovyzh, Chuikivka and Stepok (Sumy Oblast); and Hatyshche, Vovchansk and Veterynarne (Kharkiv Oblast), were hit by Russian artillery and mortar fire. On the Kupiansk front, Ukrainian soldiers repelled four Russian attacks near Synkivka and eight attacks near Ivanivka in Kharkiv Oblast. More than XX settlements, in particular Kamianka, Dvorichna, Ivanivka and Synkivka (Kharkiv Oblast), were subjected to Russian artillery and mortar fire. On the Lyman front, the Russians carried out airstrikes near Nevske, Bilohorivka, Novoliubivka and Serebrianske Forest (Luhansk Oblast) and Spirne, Vesele and Siversk (Donetsk Oblast). The Defence Forces repelled four Russian attacks near Makiivka in Luhansk Oblast and near Serebrianske Forest in Donetsk Oblast. More than XX settlements were affected by artillery and mortar attacks; among them are Nevske and Bilohorivka (Luhansk Oblast) and Spirne, Rozdolivka and Verkhniokamianske (Donetsk Oblast). On the Bakhmut front, the Russians carried out airstrikes near Klishchiivka and Andriivka in Donetsk Oblast. More than XX settlements came under artillery and mortar fire, in particular Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Ivanivske, Klishchiivka and Chasiv Yar (Donetsk Oblast). On the Avdiivka front, Ukrainian defenders are bravely holding the line; they repulsed seven Russian attacks near Avdiivka and another seven attacks near Lastochkyne, Tonenke, Pervomaiske and Nevelske (Donetsk Oblast). The Russians carried out airstrikes in the areas of settlements of Novokalynove, Keramik, Stepove and Avdiivka (Donetsk Oblast). About XX of the settlements, including Novokalynove, Stepove, Avdiivka and Pervomaiske (Donetsk Oblast), were hit by Russian artillery and mortar attacks. On the Marinka front, during the day, the Defence Forces successfully repelled about XX Russian attacks near Marinka, Pobieda and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk Oblast). About XX settlements were under Russian artillery and mortar fire, in particular Heorhiivka, Marinka, Pobieda, Novomykhailivka and Katerynivka (Donetsk Oblast). On the Shakhtarsk front, the Russians carried out airstrikes near Novomykhailivka and Staromayorske (Donetsk Oblast). About XX settlements, including Vodiane, Vuhledar, Zolota Nyva and Urozhaine (Donetsk Oblast), were hit by artillery and mortar attacks. On the Zaporizhzhia front, the Russians unsuccessfully tried to regain the lost ground near Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The Russians launched an airstrike near Novodanylivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. About XX settlements, in particular Malynivka, Orikhiv, Novoandriivka, Piatykhatky and Stepove (Zaporizhzhia Oblast), were subjected to artillery and mortar shelling. On the Kherson front, Antonivka, Kherson and Bilozerka (Kherson Oblast) and Ochakiv in Mykolaiv Oblast were subjected to Russian artillery and mortar attacks. At the same time, the Defence Forces of Ukraine continue offensive operations on the Melitopol front and offensive (assault) actions on the Bakhmut front, inflicting losses in manpower and equipment on the Russian troops and exhausting the Russians along the entire contact line. During the day, the aviation of the Defence Forces carried out XX strikes on the areas where personnel, weapons and military equipment were concentrated and two more on the Russian anti-aircraft missile systems. Units of the Rocket Forces hit the command post and nine artillery pieces belonging to the Russians.

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Explosions heard in Ternopil Oblast

Volodymyr Trush, Head of Ternopil Oblast Military Administration, reported that explosions sounded in Ternopil Oblast on the night of 13-14 May. Source: Trush on Telegram Quote: "Sounds of explosions are heard in Ternopil Oblast. Stay in shelters. Do not post photos, videos or comment on directions [of Russian missiles – ed.]." Background: Explosions rocked the city of Ternopil while an air-raid warning was announced, a non-residential building caught fire. As a result of the attack, two people were wounded.

Explosions heard in Ternopil Oblast

Volodymyr Trush, Head of Ternopil Oblast Military Administration, reported that explosions sounded in Ternopil Oblast on the night of XX-XX May. Source: Trush on Telegram Quote: "Sounds of explosions are heard in Ternopil Oblast. Stay in shelters. Do not post photos, videos or comment on directions [of Russian missiles – ed.]." Background: Explosions rocked the city of Ternopil while an air-raid warning was announced, a non-residential building caught fire. As a result of the attack, two people were wounded.

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Special Operations Forces use HIMARS to hit Russian command and staff vehicle

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) have adjusted HIMARS rocket launcher systems to fire on the Russians' equipment in Donetsk Oblast. Source: SOF of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: Operators from the 3rd Regiment of the SOF on the Donetsk front detected the movement of a R-149 AKSh command post vehicle. The Russians were using this vehicle to coordinate their units. The SOF conducted additional reconnaissance and adjusted the HIMARS fire of a Defence Forces’ artillery unit at the command post vehicle. The vehicle was reported as being completely destroyed as a result of the strike.

Special Operations Forces use HIMARS to hit Russian command and staff vehicle

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) have adjusted HIMARS rocket launcher systems to fire on the Russians' equipment in Donetsk Oblast. Source: SOF of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: Operators from the Xrd Regiment of the SOF on the Donetsk front detected the movement of a R-XXX AKSh command post vehicle. The Russians were using this vehicle to coordinate their units. The SOF conducted additional reconnaissance and adjusted the HIMARS fire of a Defence Forces’ artillery unit at the command post vehicle. The vehicle was reported as being completely destroyed as a result of the strike.

ssha,rosija,vijna

US Department of State reacts to events in Belgorod Oblast

The US Department of State has reacted to the events in Belgorod Oblast, Russia. They said that the United States prohibited Ukraine from using its weapons on Russian territory while recalling that Russia started the war. Source: Matthew Miller, Spokesperson for the US Department of State, during a briefing Quote: "We have made very clear to the Ukrainians that we don’t enable or encourage attacks outside Ukrainians’ borders, but I do think it’s important to take a step back and remind everyone, and remind the world, that it – of course it is Russia that launched this war. It’s Russia that continues to launch attacks on civilians in Ukraine. It’s Russia that’s targeted schools and hospitals and civilian infrastructure. So, it is up to Ukraine to decide how they want to conduct their military operations, but it is Russia that has been the aggressor in this war." Background: On 22 May, the Russian Volunteer Corps and Freedom of Russia Legion announced that they had crossed the border and were "liberating" the settlements of Belgorod Oblast from the current Russian authorities: they started with the villages of Kozinka and Gora-Podol. These military formations also stated they were seeking the "liberation" of all of Russia. Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod Oblast, claimed that a "reconnaissance and sabotage group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine" entered the territory of the Grayvoron district. The Russian president’s press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, says Vladimir Putin was informed of the breach of the Russian border in Belgorod Oblast. Peskov said that work was underway to stamp out "Ukrainian saboteurs" from the territory of Russia and destroy them. Andrii Yusov, spokesman for Ukraine's Defence Intelligence, has described the events taking place in Russia's Belgorod Oblast on 22 May as the creation of a "security zone" to protect Ukrainian citizens. Yusov stressed that the operation was conducted exclusively by Russian citizens. Mykhailo Podoliak, advisor to the head of the President’s Office of Ukraine, stressed that Ukraine was not directly related to the events that transpired in Russia's Belgorod Oblast on 22 May. The Russian media have reported a strike on the FSB [Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation – ed.] office in Belgorod, Russia, with explosives allegedly dropped on the building.

US Department of State reacts to events in Belgorod Oblast

The US Department of State has reacted to the events in Belgorod Oblast, Russia. They said that the United States prohibited Ukraine from using its weapons on Russian territory while recalling that Russia started the war. Source: Matthew Miller, Spokesperson for the US Department of State, during a briefing Quote: "We have made very clear to the Ukrainians that we don’t enable or encourage attacks outside Ukrainians’ borders, but I do think it’s important to take a step back and remind everyone, and remind the world, that it – of course it is Russia that launched this war. It’s Russia that continues to launch attacks on civilians in Ukraine. It’s Russia that’s targeted schools and hospitals and civilian infrastructure. So, it is up to Ukraine to decide how they want to conduct their military operations, but it is Russia that has been the aggressor in this war." Background: On XX May, the Russian Volunteer Corps and Freedom of Russia Legion announced that they had crossed the border and were "liberating" the settlements of Belgorod Oblast from the current Russian authorities: they started with the villages of Kozinka and Gora-Podol. These military formations also stated they were seeking the "liberation" of all of Russia. Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod Oblast, claimed that a "reconnaissance and sabotage group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine" entered the territory of the Grayvoron district. The Russian president’s press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, says Vladimir Putin was informed of the breach of the Russian border in Belgorod Oblast. Peskov said that work was underway to stamp out "Ukrainian saboteurs" from the territory of Russia and destroy them. Andrii Yusov, spokesman for Ukraine's Defence Intelligence, has described the events taking place in Russia's Belgorod Oblast on XX May as the creation of a "security zone" to protect Ukrainian citizens. Yusov stressed that the operation was conducted exclusively by Russian citizens. Mykhailo Podoliak, advisor to the head of the President’s Office of Ukraine, stressed that Ukraine was not directly related to the events that transpired in Russia's Belgorod Oblast on XX May. The Russian media have reported a strike on the FSB [Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation – ed.] office in Belgorod, Russia, with explosives allegedly dropped on the building.

izrajil,vijna,missilestrike

Yemen militants claim they struck Israel with missiles and UAVs

The Yemen Houthis movement have taken responsibility for launching UAVs, cruise and ballistic missiles on the Israeli city of Elath in the south of the country. Source: The Times of Israel Details: Houthis Spokesperson Yahia Sarie stated that the militants launched the attack "out of a sense of religious, moral, humanitarian, and national responsibility" to the residents of Gaza "in the face of the weakness of the Arab world, and of the collusion of some Arab countries with Israel". He explained that the attack was carried out because of "the demands of the Yemeni people". This was the third attack against Israel since the escalation of the conflict. Yahia Sarie also promised that the militants will launch more missile and drone strikes on Israel. The Times of Israel reports that the launched missiles and drones were shot down and intercepted by the air defence system and aircraft of Israel. Background: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict escalated on 7 October when Hamas attacked Israel with missiles. On 9 October, Israel announced that it had regained control of all areas on the border near the Gaza Strip. Israel was currently planning a ground offensive against the Gaza Strip that could last three months. Israeli ground forces entered the Gaza Strip on Friday evening, 27 October, after intense bombardment with artillery and rockets fired from military aircraft.

Yemen militants claim they struck Israel with missiles and UAVs

The Yemen Houthis movement have taken responsibility for launching UAVs, cruise and ballistic missiles on the Israeli city of Elath in the south of the country. Source: The Times of Israel Details: Houthis Spokesperson Yahia Sarie stated that the militants launched the attack "out of a sense of religious, moral, humanitarian, and national responsibility" to the residents of Gaza "in the face of the weakness of the Arab world, and of the collusion of some Arab countries with Israel". He explained that the attack was carried out because of "the demands of the Yemeni people". This was the third attack against Israel since the escalation of the conflict. Yahia Sarie also promised that the militants will launch more missile and drone strikes on Israel. The Times of Israel reports that the launched missiles and drones were shot down and intercepted by the air defence system and aircraft of Israel. Background: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict escalated on X October when Hamas attacked Israel with missiles. On X October, Israel announced that it had regained control of all areas on the border near the Gaza Strip. Israel was currently planning a ground offensive against the Gaza Strip that could last three months. Israeli ground forces entered the Gaza Strip on Friday evening, XX October, after intense bombardment with artillery and rockets fired from military aircraft.

genshtab,rosija,vijna

Russian-occupied territory of Kherson closed for entry and exit – General Staff report

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA – TUESDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2022, 06:37 The Russian-occupied territory of Kherson Oblast has been closed for entry and exit. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 06:00 on 27 September Details: Over the course of the past 24 hours, Russian invaders carried out 9 missile strikes and 22 airstrikes, as well as over 90 attacks using multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS). Russian attack drones were active in the vicinity of the village of Bilenke in Odesa Oblast. More than 50 Ukrainian cities, towns and villages came under Russian fire, including Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Soledar, Avdiivka, Novopil, Zaporizhzhia, Marhanets, Musiivka, Kryvyi Rih, Nikopol, Potomkyne, Osokorivka, Mykolaiv, Ochakiv and Bilenke. There were no significant changes on the Volyn, Polissia and Sivershchyna fronts. On other fronts, the Russians continued to fire on military and civilian targets using tank guns, mortars and artillery: On the Slobozhanshchyna front: areas in and around Baranivka, Udy, Hatyshche, Vovchansk, Dvorichne, Kucherivka, Petropavlivka and Senkove; On the Kramatorsk front: Staryi Karavan, Ozerne, Siversk, Spirne, Rozdolivka and Vesele; On the Bakhmut front: Soledar, Bakhmutske, Hryhorivka, Bakhmut, Vesela Dolyna, Zaitseve, Maiorsk and Yurivka; On the Avdiivka front: Avdiivka, Vodiane, Opytne, Krasnohorivka, Marinka and Novomykhailivka; On the Novopavlivka front: Zolota Nyva, Vuhledar, Pavlivka and Yehorivka; On the Zaporizhzhia front: Novopil, Novosilka and Vremivka; On the Pivdennyi Buh front, Russian forces fired artillery and mortar-launched bombs on over 25 towns and villages in the vicinity of the line of contact, including Chervona Dolyna, Shyroke, Andriivka, Bilohirka, Ternovi Pody, Lymany and Myrne. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled Russian attacks in the vicinity of Soledar, Kurdiumivka, Zaitseve, Maiorsk, Bakhmut, Pervomaiske and Kamianka. The General Staff reports that the situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) remains tense. The NPP staff refuse to collaborate with Russian forces and are attempting to flee the temporarily occupied territories [of Zaporizhzhia Oblast]. Meanwhile, the Russians closed the temporarily occupied territory of Kherson Oblast for entry and exit. The Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed 7 Ural trucks in Kherson and destroyed 10 pieces of Russian military equipment and weapon systems and killed over 20 Russian soldiers in Melitopol. A Russian S-300 missile system and 5 other pieces of military equipment were destroyed, and over 50 Russian soldiers sustained injuries, in the vicinity of Tokmaky and Chernihivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Ukrainian aircraft carried out 28 airstrikes, striking over 20 areas of concentration of Russian military personnel and equipment and 7 anti-aircraft defence systems. Ukraine’s Rocket Forces and Artillery struck 5 Russian command posts; 12 areas where Russian military personnel, weapons and equipment were concentrated; 2 anti-aircraft systems; 3 ammunition storage points; and 10 other crucial targets.

Russian-occupied territory of Kherson closed for entry and exit – General Staff report

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA – TUESDAY, XX SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX The Russian-occupied territory of Kherson Oblast has been closed for entry and exit. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of XX:XX on XX September Details: Over the course of the past XX hours, Russian invaders carried out X missile strikes and XX airstrikes, as well as over XX attacks using multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS). Russian attack drones were active in the vicinity of the village of Bilenke in Odesa Oblast. More than XX Ukrainian cities, towns and villages came under Russian fire, including Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Soledar, Avdiivka, Novopil, Zaporizhzhia, Marhanets, Musiivka, Kryvyi Rih, Nikopol, Potomkyne, Osokorivka, Mykolaiv, Ochakiv and Bilenke. There were no significant changes on the Volyn, Polissia and Sivershchyna fronts. On other fronts, the Russians continued to fire on military and civilian targets using tank guns, mortars and artillery: On the Slobozhanshchyna front: areas in and around Baranivka, Udy, Hatyshche, Vovchansk, Dvorichne, Kucherivka, Petropavlivka and Senkove; On the Kramatorsk front: Staryi Karavan, Ozerne, Siversk, Spirne, Rozdolivka and Vesele; On the Bakhmut front: Soledar, Bakhmutske, Hryhorivka, Bakhmut, Vesela Dolyna, Zaitseve, Maiorsk and Yurivka; On the Avdiivka front: Avdiivka, Vodiane, Opytne, Krasnohorivka, Marinka and Novomykhailivka; On the Novopavlivka front: Zolota Nyva, Vuhledar, Pavlivka and Yehorivka; On the Zaporizhzhia front: Novopil, Novosilka and Vremivka; On the Pivdennyi Buh front, Russian forces fired artillery and mortar-launched bombs on over XX towns and villages in the vicinity of the line of contact, including Chervona Dolyna, Shyroke, Andriivka, Bilohirka, Ternovi Pody, Lymany and Myrne. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled Russian attacks in the vicinity of Soledar, Kurdiumivka, Zaitseve, Maiorsk, Bakhmut, Pervomaiske and Kamianka. The General Staff reports that the situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) remains tense. The NPP staff refuse to collaborate with Russian forces and are attempting to flee the temporarily occupied territories [of Zaporizhzhia Oblast]. Meanwhile, the Russians closed the temporarily occupied territory of Kherson Oblast for entry and exit. The Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed X Ural trucks in Kherson and destroyed XX pieces of Russian military equipment and weapon systems and killed over XX Russian soldiers in Melitopol. A Russian S-XXX missile system and X other pieces of military equipment were destroyed, and over XX Russian soldiers sustained injuries, in the vicinity of Tokmaky and Chernihivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Ukrainian aircraft carried out XX airstrikes, striking over XX areas of concentration of Russian military personnel and equipment and X anti-aircraft defence systems. Ukraine’s Rocket Forces and Artillery struck X Russian command posts; XX areas where Russian military personnel, weapons and equipment were concentrated; X anti-aircraft systems; X ammunition storage points; and XX other crucial targets.

rosija,genshtab,vijna

Russia lost another 500 soldiers and 10 tanks on 10 January

Ukraine’s General Staff has reported that Russia has lost around 490 more soldiers, with Ukraine’s Armed Forces destroying 10 tanks, 5 artillery systems and 5 armoured combat vehicles as well as 2 UAVs on 10 January. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 11 January 2023 are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]: approximately 112,960 (+490) military personnel 3,094 (+10) tanks 6,159 (+5) armoured combat vehicles 2,078 (+5) artillery systems 437 (+3) multiple-launch rocket systems 217 (+0) air defence systems 285 (+0) fixed-wing aircraft 275 (+0) helicopters 1,862 (+2) operational-tactical UAVs 723 (+0) cruise missiles 17 (+0) ships/boats 4,826 (+9) vehicles and tankers 184 (+1) special vehicles and other equipment The data is being confirmed.

Russia lost another XXX soldiers and XX tanks on XX January

Ukraine’s General Staff has reported that Russia has lost around XXX more soldiers, with Ukraine’s Armed Forces destroying XX tanks, X artillery systems and X armoured combat vehicles as well as X UAVs on XX January. 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 (+XX) 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.

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Russia spends record US$6,3 billion on army in just six months – Reuters

Russia has spent RUB 600 billion [roughly US$6,3 billion] on defence over the first half of 2023 alone, which is 12% more than planned. Source: Reuters Details: Russia's budget has reportedly envisaged 14.97 trillion rubles (or US$157,5 billion) for the whole year, with 5.59 trillion rubles [roughly US$58,8 billion] already spent. The media outlet cited a Russian government document saying that Russia has doubled its target defence spending in 2023 to more than US$100 billion, a third of all public expenditures. The report notes that Russia spent a minimum of 13.9% and a maximum of 23% of its budget on defence from 2011 to 2022. The document says Russia has spent 57.4% of its new annual defence budget so far.

Russia spends record US$X,X billion on army in just six months – Reuters

Russia has spent RUB XXX billion [roughly US$X,X billion] on defence over the first half of XXXX alone, which is XX% more than planned. Source: Reuters Details: Russia's budget has reportedly envisaged XX.XX trillion rubles (or US$XXX,X billion) for the whole year, with X.XX trillion rubles [roughly US$XX,X billion] already spent. The media outlet cited a Russian government document saying that Russia has doubled its target defence spending in XXXX to more than US$XXX billion, a third of all public expenditures. The report notes that Russia spent a minimum of XX.X% and a maximum of XX% of its budget on defence from XXXX to XXXX. The document says Russia has spent XX.X% of its new annual defence budget so far.

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Russia loses another 450 soldiers, 6 tanks and air defence system in a day

The Defenders of Ukraine killed around 450 Russian invaders and destroyed six tanks, three armoured combat vehicles, seven artillery systems and an air defence system belonging to the Russians over the course of 9 October. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: The total combat losses of Russian troops between 24 February 2022 and 10 October 2023 are estimated to be as follows (figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.): 283,080 (+450) military personnel 4,829 (+6) tanks 9,129 (+3) armoured combat vehicles 6,713 (+7) artillery systems 808 (+0) multiple-launch rocket systems 544 (+1) air defence systems 315 (+0) fixed-wing aircraft 316 (+0) helicopters 5,207 (+17) tactical UAVs 1,530 (+0) cruise missiles 20 (+0) ships and boats 1 (+0) submarines 9,125 (+12) vehicles and tankers 961 (+2) special vehicles and other equipment The information is being confirmed.

Russia loses another XXX soldiers, X tanks and air defence system in a day

The Defenders of Ukraine killed around XXX Russian invaders and destroyed six tanks, three armoured combat vehicles, seven artillery systems and an air defence system belonging to the Russians over the course of X October. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: The total combat losses of Russian troops between XX February XXXX and XX October XXXX are estimated to be as follows (figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.): 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 (+XX) tactical UAVs X,XXX (+X) cruise missiles XX (+X) ships and boats X (+X) submarines X,XXX (+XX) vehicles and tankers XXX (+X) special vehicles and other equipment The information is being confirmed.

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Large fire breaks out in Russian-occupied Crimea

ALONA MAZURENKO – WEDNESDAY, 31 AUGUST 2022, 08:48 Videos of a large fire in Crimea, which is temporarily occupied by Russia, have been shared on social media. Early reports indicate that an oil depot or large shopping centres in its vicinity might be aflame. Source: Oleksii Honcharenko, member of the Ukrainian Parliament, on Telegram; local Telegram channels Details: At around 06:00 on 31 August, reports appeared on local Telegram channels that a large fire broke out in the Krasnohvardiiske district of Russian-occupied Crimea. A column of thick black smoke can be seen rising above the affected area. Russian-appointed occupation "authorities" have not made any comments so far. Information on social media suggests that a Dobrotsen store and the depot of another large store, Megabud, are on fire; alternatively, a nearby oil depot might be aflame.

Large fire breaks out in Russian-occupied Crimea

ALONA MAZURENKO – WEDNESDAY, XX AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX Videos of a large fire in Crimea, which is temporarily occupied by Russia, have been shared on social media. Early reports indicate that an oil depot or large shopping centres in its vicinity might be aflame. Source: Oleksii Honcharenko, member of the Ukrainian Parliament, on Telegram; local Telegram channels Details: At around XX:XX on XX August, reports appeared on local Telegram channels that a large fire broke out in the Krasnohvardiiske district of Russian-occupied Crimea. A column of thick black smoke can be seen rising above the affected area. Russian-appointed occupation "authorities" have not made any comments so far. Information on social media suggests that a Dobrotsen store and the depot of another large store, Megabud, are on fire; alternatively, a nearby oil depot might be aflame.

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Hungarian Foreign Ministry prepares Orban's visit to Kyiv

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary is preparing the visit of Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, to Kyiv. Source: Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, in an interview for the Index media outlet, as reported by European Pravda Szijjártó reported about this when answering the question why Orbán still has not visited Kyiv. Quote: "When the time for the visit comes, the Prime Minister of Hugary will go to Kyiv as well, the Foreign Affairs Ministry is preparing the visit at the moment," stated Szijjártó. He added that he personally received no invitations to visit the Ukrainian capital. "If I receive an invitation and we are able to agree on the agenda and the date of the visit in advance, I will go with great pleasure, but I have not received such an invitation yet," he said. Bertalan Havasi, press secretary of Orbán, confirmed earlier that during the meeting within the framework of the EU Summit in Brussels, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited Orbán to visit Ukraine. Background: The day before, Szijjártó called for an immediate cease of fire in Ukraine and direct negotiations between the Presidents of the US and Russia with the aim of ending the war.

Hungarian Foreign Ministry prepares Orban's visit to Kyiv

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary is preparing the visit of Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, to Kyiv. Source: Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, in an interview for the Index media outlet, as reported by European Pravda Szijjártó reported about this when answering the question why Orbán still has not visited Kyiv. Quote: "When the time for the visit comes, the Prime Minister of Hugary will go to Kyiv as well, the Foreign Affairs Ministry is preparing the visit at the moment," stated Szijjártó. He added that he personally received no invitations to visit the Ukrainian capital. "If I receive an invitation and we are able to agree on the agenda and the date of the visit in advance, I will go with great pleasure, but I have not received such an invitation yet," he said. Bertalan Havasi, press secretary of Orbán, confirmed earlier that during the meeting within the framework of the EU Summit in Brussels, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited Orbán to visit Ukraine. Background: The day before, Szijjártó called for an immediate cease of fire in Ukraine and direct negotiations between the Presidents of the US and Russia with the aim of ending the war.

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Russia suddenly holds training on how to respond to "enemy nuclear strike"

The Russian top military command has reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the training of Russia’s Strategic Nuclear Forces, during which they practised conducting a massive nuclear strike in response to a strike by their opponent. Source: Kremlin-aligned Russian TV channel Russia 24, as reported by European Pravda The "ground, naval and aircraft forces that make up the nuclear deterrence forces" participated in the training, the Kremlin reported. It was stated that the Russian nuclear forces have conducted practice launches of ballistic and cruise missiles. Russia launched a Yars intercontinental ballistic missile from the state experimental spaceport at Plesetsk toward the Kura polygon, and the Sineva ballistic missile was launched from the nuclear underwater cruiser Tula in the Barents Sea. "The long-range aviation Tu-95MC aircraft, which launched air-based cruise missiles, were also involved in the training. The management of practical launches was being conducted from the National Centre of Defence Management of Russia," the Kremlin added. Russia’s Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu reported to Putin during a live broadcast that "launching a massive nuclear strike by the strategic offensive forces in response to a nuclear strike of the enemy was performed". The reports on the nuclear training exercise emerged at the same time as the process of suspending ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty was completed in the Russian parliament. This will change Moscow’s legal position concerning the possibility of conducting such tests. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called Moscow’s threats to suspend the ratification of the treaty irresponsible and remarked that there had been no changes in the deployment of Russian nuclear forces. Since the beginning of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Moscow has been resorting to nuclear threats from time to time. US Intelligence and Western leaders generally consider this scenario unlikely.

Russia suddenly holds training on how to respond to "enemy nuclear strike"

The Russian top military command has reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the training of Russia’s Strategic Nuclear Forces, during which they practised conducting a massive nuclear strike in response to a strike by their opponent. Source: Kremlin-aligned Russian TV channel Russia XX, as reported by European Pravda The "ground, naval and aircraft forces that make up the nuclear deterrence forces" participated in the training, the Kremlin reported. It was stated that the Russian nuclear forces have conducted practice launches of ballistic and cruise missiles. Russia launched a Yars intercontinental ballistic missile from the state experimental spaceport at Plesetsk toward the Kura polygon, and the Sineva ballistic missile was launched from the nuclear underwater cruiser Tula in the Barents Sea. "The long-range aviation Tu-XXMC aircraft, which launched air-based cruise missiles, were also involved in the training. The management of practical launches was being conducted from the National Centre of Defence Management of Russia," the Kremlin added. Russia’s Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu reported to Putin during a live broadcast that "launching a massive nuclear strike by the strategic offensive forces in response to a nuclear strike of the enemy was performed". The reports on the nuclear training exercise emerged at the same time as the process of suspending ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty was completed in the Russian parliament. This will change Moscow’s legal position concerning the possibility of conducting such tests. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called Moscow’s threats to suspend the ratification of the treaty irresponsible and remarked that there had been no changes in the deployment of Russian nuclear forces. Since the beginning of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Moscow has been resorting to nuclear threats from time to time. US Intelligence and Western leaders generally consider this scenario unlikely.

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Ukrainian air defence shoots down two Russian attack drones and "invisible" UAV over Kherson Oblast

The Ukrainian air defence has shot down three Russian UAVs in Kherson Oblast on 8 May. Source: press service of the Ukrainian Air Force Details: Air defence forces of Air Command Pivden (South) destroyed three Russian unmanned aerial vehicles in Kherson Oblast on 8 May. The report states that these were two Lancet attack UAVs and a ZALA drone. For reference: Lancet UAV is a Russian loitering munition. ZALA is a drone that Russia claims is "invulnerable and invisible to electronic warfare systems".

Ukrainian air defence shoots down two Russian attack drones and "invisible" UAV over Kherson Oblast

The Ukrainian air defence has shot down three Russian UAVs in Kherson Oblast on X May. Source: press service of the Ukrainian Air Force Details: Air defence forces of Air Command Pivden (South) destroyed three Russian unmanned aerial vehicles in Kherson Oblast on X May. The report states that these were two Lancet attack UAVs and a ZALA drone. For reference: Lancet UAV is a Russian loitering munition. ZALA is a drone that Russia claims is "invulnerable and invisible to electronic warfare systems".

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Speaker of US House of Representatives proposes draft bill to avoid shutdown without aid to Israel and Ukraine

Mike Johnson, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, has proposed a bill with two-stage temporary funding without taking into account aid to Israel and Ukraine to prevent a government shutdown. Source: Reuters Details: The two-phase funding programme would extend funding for some government programmes until 19 January 2024 and for others until 2 February. House Republicans hope to pass the measure on Tuesday. The publication notes that the republican bill of the House of Representatives does not provide for additional funding, for example, aid to Israel or Ukraine. Karine Jean-Pierre, White House spokeswoman, said the proposal was "just a recipe for more Republican chaos" and increases the risk of a shutdown. Background: US President Joe Biden is trying to convince the US Congress to support aid to both Ukraine and Israel and to approve a new US$106 billion aid package, which includes more than US$61 billion in funding for aid to Ukraine. US$11.8 billion is part of this aid package aimed at budget support. But Mike Johnson, the new speaker of the US House of Representatives, insists that the aid packages for Ukraine and Israel be considered by Congress separately, and the "Ukrainian" package be considered together with appropriations for border security with Mexico. Read also: American Storm around Ukraine: Options for Future US Assistance

Speaker of US House of Representatives proposes draft bill to avoid shutdown without aid to Israel and Ukraine

Mike Johnson, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, has proposed a bill with two-stage temporary funding without taking into account aid to Israel and Ukraine to prevent a government shutdown. Source: Reuters Details: The two-phase funding programme would extend funding for some government programmes until XX January XXXX and for others until X February. House Republicans hope to pass the measure on Tuesday. The publication notes that the republican bill of the House of Representatives does not provide for additional funding, for example, aid to Israel or Ukraine. Karine Jean-Pierre, White House spokeswoman, said the proposal was "just a recipe for more Republican chaos" and increases the risk of a shutdown. Background: US President Joe Biden is trying to convince the US Congress to support aid to both Ukraine and Israel and to approve a new US$XXX billion aid package, which includes more than US$XX billion in funding for aid to Ukraine. US$XX.X billion is part of this aid package aimed at budget support. But Mike Johnson, the new speaker of the US House of Representatives, insists that the aid packages for Ukraine and Israel be considered by Congress separately, and the "Ukrainian" package be considered together with appropriations for border security with Mexico. Read also: American Storm around Ukraine: Options for Future US Assistance

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Occupiers transport wounded and corpses of soldiers from Melitopol to Crimea

The Russians are transporting the bodies of killed military personnel and evacuating the wounded to Crimea due to overcrowding in hospitals and morgues in temporarily occupied Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 18:00 on 15 December Quote: "The Russian invaders are transporting corpses and evacuating wounded servicemen to temporarily occupied Crimea due to the overcrowding of hospitals and morgues in the city of Melitopol. In order to replenish their current losses, the invaders are forced to supplement their operational and tactical command level with retired officers, discharged to the reserve, and even officers who resigned. They are being sent to the combat zone." Details: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine also reported confirmed Russian losses. On 13 December, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed two Russian ammunition storage points, two artillery systems with ammunition, as well as six pieces of military equipment of various types near Tokmak, Polohy, and Berdiansk in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. More than 200 Russian servicemen were wounded.

Occupiers transport wounded and corpses of soldiers from Melitopol to Crimea

The Russians are transporting the bodies of killed military personnel and evacuating the wounded to Crimea due to overcrowding in hospitals and morgues in temporarily occupied Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of XX:XX on XX December Quote: "The Russian invaders are transporting corpses and evacuating wounded servicemen to temporarily occupied Crimea due to the overcrowding of hospitals and morgues in the city of Melitopol. In order to replenish their current losses, the invaders are forced to supplement their operational and tactical command level with retired officers, discharged to the reserve, and even officers who resigned. They are being sent to the combat zone." Details: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine also reported confirmed Russian losses. On XX December, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed two Russian ammunition storage points, two artillery systems with ammunition, as well as six pieces of military equipment of various types near Tokmak, Polohy, and Berdiansk in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. More than XXX Russian servicemen were wounded.

rosija,flot,vijna

No Russian ships equipped with missiles on duty in Black and Azov Seas yet

Russian warships continue to be on duty in the Black and Azov Seas, however with no missile carriers. Source: Ukrainian Navy on Facebook Quote: "There are 11 enemy ships on combat duty in the Black Sea; the enemy continues to control sea communications keeping 2 ships on combat duty in the Azov Sea." Details: According to the infographics provided by the Navy, there are no 3M-54 Kalibr cruise missile carriers on these ships. At the same time, ships equipped with missiles are on duty only in the Mediterranean Sea. Background: On 23 November, the Russian Federation state once again launched a large-scale missile attack on critical infrastructure facilities of Ukraine using strategic aircraft and ships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Ukraine’s anti-aircraft defence systems have shot down 51 out of 70 missiles and 5 kamikaze drones.

No Russian ships equipped with missiles on duty in Black and Azov Seas yet

Russian warships continue to be on duty in the Black and Azov Seas, however with no missile carriers. Source: Ukrainian Navy on Facebook Quote: "There are XX enemy ships on combat duty in the Black Sea; the enemy continues to control sea communications keeping X ships on combat duty in the Azov Sea." Details: According to the infographics provided by the Navy, there are no XM-XX Kalibr cruise missile carriers on these ships. At the same time, ships equipped with missiles are on duty only in the Mediterranean Sea. Background: On XX November, the Russian Federation state once again launched a large-scale missile attack on critical infrastructure facilities of Ukraine using strategic aircraft and ships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Ukraine’s anti-aircraft defence systems have shot down XX out of XX missiles and X kamikaze drones.

zaes,rosija,vijna,zaporizhzhja

Russia intensifies nuclear terrorism: 2 missiles fly over Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

Iryna Balachuk – Tuesday, 26 April 2022, 10:08 On the morning of 26 April 2 Russian cruise missiles flew over Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and towards the city of Zaporizhzhia at low altitude. This is a threat to Ukraine’s nuclear security and to the whole world. Source: Energoatom, National Nuclear Energy Generating Company of Ukraine, on Telegram According to Petr Kotin, Head of Energoatom: "The low-altitude flight of missiles directly over the ZNPP site, which houses 7 nuclear installations with a huge amount of nuclear material, poses huge risks. Missiles could hit one or more nuclear installations, which would threaten the entire world with a nuclear and radiation catastrophe." Details: Russian cruise missiles flew at low altitude over the Zaporizhzhia NPP in the direction of Zaporizhzhia at 06:41 and 06:46 on 26 April. Later, explosions were heard in the city of Zaporizhzhia. Energoatom stressed that "Russia’s nuclear terrorism is intensifying, the threat is getting more severe." Earlier: On 25 April, 2 Russian cruise missiles threatened the nuclear security of Ukraine and the world as they flew over the Khmelnitskyi Nuclear Power Plant. Background: On the morning of 26 April, the Russian Army carried out a missile strike on Zaporizhzhia; the consequences are being clarified. On the night of 4 March, the Zaporizhzhia NPP, the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, was captured by the Russian military. As of 26 April, it is still under the control of the Russian occupation forces. Russian troops also keep heavy military equipment and ammunition at the Zaporizhzhia NPP site, effectively turning the station into a military base and terrorising the station’s staff and the population of the satellite city.

Russia intensifies nuclear terrorism: X missiles fly over Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

Iryna Balachuk – Tuesday, XX April XXXX, XX:XX On the morning of XX April X Russian cruise missiles flew over Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and towards the city of Zaporizhzhia at low altitude. This is a threat to Ukraine’s nuclear security and to the whole world. Source: Energoatom, National Nuclear Energy Generating Company of Ukraine, on Telegram According to Petr Kotin, Head of Energoatom: "The low-altitude flight of missiles directly over the ZNPP site, which houses X nuclear installations with a huge amount of nuclear material, poses huge risks. Missiles could hit one or more nuclear installations, which would threaten the entire world with a nuclear and radiation catastrophe." Details: Russian cruise missiles flew at low altitude over the Zaporizhzhia NPP in the direction of Zaporizhzhia at XX:XX and XX:XX on XX April. Later, explosions were heard in the city of Zaporizhzhia. Energoatom stressed that "Russia’s nuclear terrorism is intensifying, the threat is getting more severe." Earlier: On XX April, X Russian cruise missiles threatened the nuclear security of Ukraine and the world as they flew over the Khmelnitskyi Nuclear Power Plant. Background: On the morning of XX April, the Russian Army carried out a missile strike on Zaporizhzhia; the consequences are being clarified. On the night of X March, the Zaporizhzhia NPP, the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, was captured by the Russian military. As of XX April, it is still under the control of the Russian occupation forces. Russian troops also keep heavy military equipment and ammunition at the Zaporizhzhia NPP site, effectively turning the station into a military base and terrorising the station’s staff and the population of the satellite city.

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People in Kherson asked to stay at home until morning due to Russian attacks

Residents of the city of Kherson have been asked to remain at home at least until morning due to Russian attacks. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "The Russians continue to pound the city mercilessly. Remain in shelters. If you are at home, don’t go outside at least till the morning. Don’t put yourself in danger." Background: At about 11:00 on Wednesday 3 May, the Russians attacked the only open hypermarket in Kherson. Three people died, and five more were wounded. On the same day, in the afternoon, Russian forces used a multiple-launch rocket system to hit the settlement of Stepanivka, Kherson Oblast. Three power company workers were killed. Kherson Oblast Prosecutor's Office has reported 16 people dead and 22 wounded as a result of the attacks on the city and oblast. Later, Prokudin reported another person had been killed and a further five wounded.

People in Kherson asked to stay at home until morning due to Russian attacks

Residents of the city of Kherson have been asked to remain at home at least until morning due to Russian attacks. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "The Russians continue to pound the city mercilessly. Remain in shelters. If you are at home, don’t go outside at least till the morning. Don’t put yourself in danger." Background: At about XX:XX on Wednesday X May, the Russians attacked the only open hypermarket in Kherson. Three people died, and five more were wounded. On the same day, in the afternoon, Russian forces used a multiple-launch rocket system to hit the settlement of Stepanivka, Kherson Oblast. Three power company workers were killed. Kherson Oblast Prosecutor's Office has reported XX people dead and XX wounded as a result of the attacks on the city and oblast. Later, Prokudin reported another person had been killed and a further five wounded.

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Ground Forces post footage Russian guns being destroyed on Bakhmut front

Ukrainian Ground Forces have footage of Russian equipment being destroyed with FPV drones. The special forces managed to hit five units of Russian invaders’ equipment in six hours. Source: Ground Forces; Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Quote from Sirskyi: "Bakhmut front. The tactical group of the Centre of Special Operations A and air scouts of the 30th Separate Mechanised Brigade Vialyi’s Team have organised a successful joint hunt. In six hours, FPV drones of the special forces correcting the eyes of the 30th Brigade hit five units of Russian equipment: two D-20 guns, one D-30, a Strela air defence system and a KAMAZ.

Ground Forces post footage Russian guns being destroyed on Bakhmut front

Ukrainian Ground Forces have footage of Russian equipment being destroyed with FPV drones. The special forces managed to hit five units of Russian invaders’ equipment in six hours. Source: Ground Forces; Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Quote from Sirskyi: "Bakhmut front. The tactical group of the Centre of Special Operations A and air scouts of the XXth Separate Mechanised Brigade Vialyi’s Team have organised a successful joint hunt. In six hours, FPV drones of the special forces correcting the eyes of the XXth Brigade hit five units of Russian equipment: two D-XX guns, one D-XX, a Strela air defence system and a KAMAZ.

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Last strikes of the Russians: Zelensky held a meeting with officials and security forces

On 1 May, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with security forces and civil service officials discussing the actions of the Russians, the consequences of Russian strikes on Ukraine, and the issue of ammunition. Source: Zelenskyy in his evening video address Direct speech: "I started this Monday and the new week with an hour-long meeting with all levels of government and defence. The head of government, ministers, the Office [of the President – ed.]. The Commander-in-Chief, the heads of the Main Intelligence Directorate and the Foreign Intelligence Service, the head of the Security Service, and the National Security and Defence Council Secretary delivered reports. The first issue is the consequences of Russian strikes, including missile attacks. Last night alone, from midnight to seven in the morning, we managed to shoot down 15 Russian missiles. But, unfortunately, not all of them. Not all of them yet. We are working with our partners as actively as possible to make the protection of our skies even more reliable. At the morning meeting, we discussed the enemy's likely actions in the near future and coordinated our defensive steps." Details: In addition, during that meeting they discussed the issue of weapons and ammunition for Ukrainian soldiers and the situation in the occupied territory and Russia's countermeasures.

Last strikes of the Russians: Zelensky held a meeting with officials and security forces

On X May, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with security forces and civil service officials discussing the actions of the Russians, the consequences of Russian strikes on Ukraine, and the issue of ammunition. Source: Zelenskyy in his evening video address Direct speech: "I started this Monday and the new week with an hour-long meeting with all levels of government and defence. The head of government, ministers, the Office [of the President – ed.]. The Commander-in-Chief, the heads of the Main Intelligence Directorate and the Foreign Intelligence Service, the head of the Security Service, and the National Security and Defence Council Secretary delivered reports. The first issue is the consequences of Russian strikes, including missile attacks. Last night alone, from midnight to seven in the morning, we managed to shoot down XX Russian missiles. But, unfortunately, not all of them. Not all of them yet. We are working with our partners as actively as possible to make the protection of our skies even more reliable. At the morning meeting, we discussed the enemy's likely actions in the near future and coordinated our defensive steps." Details: In addition, during that meeting they discussed the issue of weapons and ammunition for Ukrainian soldiers and the situation in the occupied territory and Russia's countermeasures.

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One more brigade called Khartiia to be added to Offensive Guard

The ninth brigade called Khartiia will be added to the Offensive Guard of Ukraine [Hvardiia Nastupu, a project of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine that aims to form new assault brigades to support the Armed Forces – ed.]. Source: Kateryna Pavlichenko, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, in the national 24/7 newscast, cited by Uriadovyi Portal website; Ruslan Muzychuk, spokesperson of the National Guard of Ukraine, in a commentary for Ukrainska Pravda Details: Pavlichenko states that the Ministry of Internal Affairs has received tens of thousands of requests from volunteers who are ready to join the Offensive Guard. This is why the decision to continue the staffing and create the new brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine was made. Pavlichenko specified that this brigade will become the ninth brigade of the Offensive Guard of Ukraine and the seventh one in the National Guard of Ukraine. The formation of Khartiia has already started, and it is possible to apply online on the official website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine where there is also information about the stages of selection, and the training. In addition to this, there is also a list of Citizen Service Centers where it is currently possible to apply offline. Ruslan Muzychuk explained that the new brigade will be formed on the basis of the Khartiia volunteer unit that was formed at the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. He added that the volunteers from the Khartiia unit defended Kharkiv Oblast and were one of the first soldiers to reach the border with Russia during the counter-offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. These soldiers have combat experience, they destroyed military equipment of the Russians and killed their infantry. They were holding the lines in their area of responsibility on the frontline (the villages of Ruska Lozova and Stelmakhivka) for a long time. They were conducting aerial reconnaissance and adjusted fire of the artillery systems, and then went on to complete combat missions in the city of Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast. Quote: "It must be said that volunteer units and the formation of combat ready military units on their basis is not new for the National Guard of Ukraine. It started back in 2014, and such units were quite effective later on. At the moment, the training of the soldiers selected for the Offensive Guard is being conducted in accordance with the NATO standards; modern methodology of training light infantry is being used." Background: On 2 February, Ihor Klymenko, Acting Minister of Internal Affairs, said that the Interior Ministry has begun forming 8 assault brigades known as Offensive Guard to strengthen the Defence Forces and liberate the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. On 3 February the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, reported that large numbers of Ukrainians were sending in applications to join assault brigades in the Offensive Guard. All the soldiers who join the assault brigades of the Offensive Guard are promised social guarantees, including the opportunity to get accommodation and medical treatment, as well as enrol in a university. Spokesman of the National Guard, Colonel Ruslan Muzychuk reported that planned mobilisation and creation of voluntary assault brigades known as the Offensive Guard are aimed at, first and foremost, creating reserves and assault units, and ensuring the possibility of military rotation for those currently carrying out combat missions.

One more brigade called Khartiia to be added to Offensive Guard

The ninth brigade called Khartiia will be added to the Offensive Guard of Ukraine [Hvardiia Nastupu, a project of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine that aims to form new assault brigades to support the Armed Forces – ed.]. Source: Kateryna Pavlichenko, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, in the national XX/X newscast, cited by Uriadovyi Portal website; Ruslan Muzychuk, spokesperson of the National Guard of Ukraine, in a commentary for Ukrainska Pravda Details: Pavlichenko states that the Ministry of Internal Affairs has received tens of thousands of requests from volunteers who are ready to join the Offensive Guard. This is why the decision to continue the staffing and create the new brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine was made. Pavlichenko specified that this brigade will become the ninth brigade of the Offensive Guard of Ukraine and the seventh one in the National Guard of Ukraine. The formation of Khartiia has already started, and it is possible to apply online on the official website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine where there is also information about the stages of selection, and the training. In addition to this, there is also a list of Citizen Service Centers where it is currently possible to apply offline. Ruslan Muzychuk explained that the new brigade will be formed on the basis of the Khartiia volunteer unit that was formed at the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. He added that the volunteers from the Khartiia unit defended Kharkiv Oblast and were one of the first soldiers to reach the border with Russia during the counter-offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. These soldiers have combat experience, they destroyed military equipment of the Russians and killed their infantry. They were holding the lines in their area of responsibility on the frontline (the villages of Ruska Lozova and Stelmakhivka) for a long time. They were conducting aerial reconnaissance and adjusted fire of the artillery systems, and then went on to complete combat missions in the city of Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast. Quote: "It must be said that volunteer units and the formation of combat ready military units on their basis is not new for the National Guard of Ukraine. It started back in XXXX, and such units were quite effective later on. At the moment, the training of the soldiers selected for the Offensive Guard is being conducted in accordance with the NATO standards; modern methodology of training light infantry is being used." Background: On X February, Ihor Klymenko, Acting Minister of Internal Affairs, said that the Interior Ministry has begun forming X assault brigades known as Offensive Guard to strengthen the Defence Forces and liberate the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. On X February the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, reported that large numbers of Ukrainians were sending in applications to join assault brigades in the Offensive Guard. All the soldiers who join the assault brigades of the Offensive Guard are promised social guarantees, including the opportunity to get accommodation and medical treatment, as well as enrol in a university. Spokesman of the National Guard, Colonel Ruslan Muzychuk reported that planned mobilisation and creation of voluntary assault brigades known as the Offensive Guard are aimed at, first and foremost, creating reserves and assault units, and ensuring the possibility of military rotation for those currently carrying out combat missions.

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Russian Orthodox Church facilitates forced deportation of Ukrainians to Russia – investigation

Kateryna Tyschenko — Sunday, 24 April 2022, 19:30 The Russian Orthodox Church is playing a key role in the forced deportation of Ukrainians to the Russian Federation by placing those brought into the country in churches, monasteries and convents. Source: Slidstvo.Infо Details: An investigation by journalists has revealed that the Russian Ministry of Emergencies is passing on information on deportees to the clergy, who then find placements for them in churches, monasteries and convents. Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Ministry has been emailing reports on the occupied territories and deportations of Ukrainians to the Russian Orthodox Church’s Synodal Department for Charitable Work. The Ministry also provides the clergy with daily reports on the progress of military action in the occupied territories of Ukraine and on the numbers of Ukrainians being forcibly deported, the routes by which they are being transported, and their time of arrival in Russia. The relevant emails from the Church’s charitable arm were forwarded to the journalists by hackers from Anonymous and DDoSecrets. One of the documents published by Slidstvo.Info discusses "assistance to citizens of the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics and Ukraine on the territory of the Russian Federation (as of 6 am on 22 March 2022)". It reports on the total number of "arrivals" to five regions of Russia being "365,697 people, including 76,819 children". According to the document, 21,224 Ukrainian nationals, including 9,931 children, had been placed in 325 "temporary shelters"; the total number of such shelters throughout Russia’s 85 regions was 1,202, with a total capacity of 99,254 people, of which 79% was still available. The emails were sent to/from the email address mchs@diaconia.ru, which was probably set up to maintain contact with the Russian law enforcement and emergency services with regard to the war in Ukraine. The first test email was sent to this address on 21 February 2022, just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The sender of the test email, Polina Yufereva from the Russian Orthodox Church, is the coordinator of Church aid in emergencies. The latest email obtained by the journalists (dated 30 March) indicates that close to 490,000 Ukrainians had arrived in Russia, including 100,000 children. The same number of forcibly deported Ukrainians was stated by the Ukrainian Ombudsperson Ludmyla Denysova around the same time. A resident of Rubizhne, which is on the contact line in the Donbas region, told Slidstvo.Info about her five-day journey through Russia to Estonia and the series of interrogations that she was subjected to while in Russia. According to her, conversations with the Russian emergency services were particularly unpleasant because they would trash Ukraine and its leadership. "Those Ukrainians who were unable to escape from Russia after forced deportation (and they constitute the overwhelming majority), after the ‘filtration’ discussions, which are essentially interrogations, with Russian emergency service staff, end up in the second round of filtration – ‘the spiritual one’. Law enforcement authorities that have been fruitfully cooperating with the Russian clergy for a long time, hand these Ukrainians over to monasteries and churches", writes Slidstvo.Info. From the email exchanges obtained via the Anonymous and DDoSecrets groups, as well as from open sources, journalists have learned that virtually every region of Russia to which Ukrainians are transported has an eparchy [diocese] that is responsible for the deportees. They bring them food and conduct "spiritual conversations". According to the official website of the Moscow Patriarchate, 52 eparchies of the Russian Orthodox Church are "assisting" deported Ukrainians. Slidstvo.Info has compiled a map of their location, which shows that the majority of Church "shelters" are in Rostov Oblast. Some eparchies provided monastery and convent premises and shelters for the deported Ukrainians. However, it is not clear how the latter end up in those "shelters", as the Church does not publicise the availability of its facilities for refugees. Clergy have only been reporting on the number of Ukrainians who have already "moved in". Among the correspondence, journalists found one email (shown below) discussing the need to install surveillance cameras at the shelters. The clergy explained that this was due to security concerns. The Church does not advertise information on how Ukrainians can get to its "shelters" or on the conditions in which they are kept, still less the fact that there are cameras for surveillance of the forced deportees.

Russian Orthodox Church facilitates forced deportation of Ukrainians to Russia – investigation

Kateryna Tyschenko — Sunday, XX April XXXX, XX:XX The Russian Orthodox Church is playing a key role in the forced deportation of Ukrainians to the Russian Federation by placing those brought into the country in churches, monasteries and convents. Source: Slidstvo.Infо Details: An investigation by journalists has revealed that the Russian Ministry of Emergencies is passing on information on deportees to the clergy, who then find placements for them in churches, monasteries and convents. Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Ministry has been emailing reports on the occupied territories and deportations of Ukrainians to the Russian Orthodox Church’s Synodal Department for Charitable Work. The Ministry also provides the clergy with daily reports on the progress of military action in the occupied territories of Ukraine and on the numbers of Ukrainians being forcibly deported, the routes by which they are being transported, and their time of arrival in Russia. The relevant emails from the Church’s charitable arm were forwarded to the journalists by hackers from Anonymous and DDoSecrets. One of the documents published by Slidstvo.Info discusses "assistance to citizens of the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics and Ukraine on the territory of the Russian Federation (as of X am on XX March XXXX)". It reports on the total number of "arrivals" to five regions of Russia being "XXX,XXX people, including XX,XXX children". According to the document, XX,XXX Ukrainian nationals, including X,XXX children, had been placed in XXX "temporary shelters"; the total number of such shelters throughout Russia’s XX regions was X,XXX, with a total capacity of XX,XXX people, of which XX% was still available. The emails were sent to/from the email address mchs@diaconia.ru, which was probably set up to maintain contact with the Russian law enforcement and emergency services with regard to the war in Ukraine. The first test email was sent to this address on XX February XXXX, just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The sender of the test email, Polina Yufereva from the Russian Orthodox Church, is the coordinator of Church aid in emergencies. The latest email obtained by the journalists (dated XX March) indicates that close to XXX,XXX Ukrainians had arrived in Russia, including XXX,XXX children. The same number of forcibly deported Ukrainians was stated by the Ukrainian Ombudsperson Ludmyla Denysova around the same time. A resident of Rubizhne, which is on the contact line in the Donbas region, told Slidstvo.Info about her five-day journey through Russia to Estonia and the series of interrogations that she was subjected to while in Russia. According to her, conversations with the Russian emergency services were particularly unpleasant because they would trash Ukraine and its leadership. "Those Ukrainians who were unable to escape from Russia after forced deportation (and they constitute the overwhelming majority), after the ‘filtration’ discussions, which are essentially interrogations, with Russian emergency service staff, end up in the second round of filtration – ‘the spiritual one’. Law enforcement authorities that have been fruitfully cooperating with the Russian clergy for a long time, hand these Ukrainians over to monasteries and churches", writes Slidstvo.Info. From the email exchanges obtained via the Anonymous and DDoSecrets groups, as well as from open sources, journalists have learned that virtually every region of Russia to which Ukrainians are transported has an eparchy [diocese] that is responsible for the deportees. They bring them food and conduct "spiritual conversations". According to the official website of the Moscow Patriarchate, XX eparchies of the Russian Orthodox Church are "assisting" deported Ukrainians. Slidstvo.Info has compiled a map of their location, which shows that the majority of Church "shelters" are in Rostov Oblast. Some eparchies provided monastery and convent premises and shelters for the deported Ukrainians. However, it is not clear how the latter end up in those "shelters", as the Church does not publicise the availability of its facilities for refugees. Clergy have only been reporting on the number of Ukrainians who have already "moved in". Among the correspondence, journalists found one email (shown below) discussing the need to install surveillance cameras at the shelters. The clergy explained that this was due to security concerns. The Church does not advertise information on how Ukrainians can get to its "shelters" or on the conditions in which they are kept, still less the fact that there are cameras for surveillance of the forced deportees.

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Fierce fighting for Staromaiorske ongoing, advantage on our side – Ukraine's Defence Forces

Heavy fighting for the village of Staromaiorske in Donetsk Oblast is ongoing, with the advantage on the side of Ukrainian defenders. Source: Valerii Shershen, spokesperson for the Joint Press Centre for the Tavriia Front Defence Forces, during a briefing at the Military Media Centre Quote: "The Ukrainian Armed Forces have been conducting offensive operations on the Melitopol and Berdiansk fronts, consolidating their positions, conducting aerial reconnaissance, mine clearance and counter-battery efforts. The area of increased attention is the fierce fighting for the settlement of Staromaiorske, south of [the settlements of] Makarivka, along the Mokri Yaly River. The advantage here is on our side." Details: Shershen specified that Ukrainian soldiers have not lost any positions in defence. He emphasised that the Ukrainian forces are successfully holding back the Russian offensive in the areas of Marinka and Krasnohorivka. Quote: "15 heavy assaults were reported in the area of Marinka alone over the past 24 hours. The Russian troops use their operations to stop the Ukrainian offensive and pull back reserve forces to the areas of Avdiivka and Marinka, thus weakening our offensive force." Background: On 16 July, the Ukrainian General Staff reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces had retaken part of the village of Staromaiorske.

Fierce fighting for Staromaiorske ongoing, advantage on our side – Ukraine's Defence Forces

Heavy fighting for the village of Staromaiorske in Donetsk Oblast is ongoing, with the advantage on the side of Ukrainian defenders. Source: Valerii Shershen, spokesperson for the Joint Press Centre for the Tavriia Front Defence Forces, during a briefing at the Military Media Centre Quote: "The Ukrainian Armed Forces have been conducting offensive operations on the Melitopol and Berdiansk fronts, consolidating their positions, conducting aerial reconnaissance, mine clearance and counter-battery efforts. The area of increased attention is the fierce fighting for the settlement of Staromaiorske, south of [the settlements of] Makarivka, along the Mokri Yaly River. The advantage here is on our side." Details: Shershen specified that Ukrainian soldiers have not lost any positions in defence. He emphasised that the Ukrainian forces are successfully holding back the Russian offensive in the areas of Marinka and Krasnohorivka. Quote: "XX heavy assaults were reported in the area of Marinka alone over the past XX hours. The Russian troops use their operations to stop the Ukrainian offensive and pull back reserve forces to the areas of Avdiivka and Marinka, thus weakening our offensive force." Background: On XX July, the Ukrainian General Staff reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces had retaken part of the village of Staromaiorske.

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MoD report: Russian landing party neutralised near Balovne

Olga Gluschenko – Thursday, 3 March 2022, 07:35 The Ministry of Defence reports on the current situation regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Notably, it has reported the destruction of enemy troops in the area of the village of Balovne. Source: Ministry of Defence Quote: "Occupying troops have not succeeded in almost any direction in which they were advancing and have again resorted to shelling residential areas of large cities at night. The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to steadfastly protect defence lines, and to counterattack and block the invaders’ forces in various directions." Details: Towards Volyn, the enemy continues to hold drills along the state border. Towards Polissya, the enemy is trying to carry out offensive operations around the towns of Kozarovychi, Vyshhorod, Fastiv, and Obukhiv. They are further deploying field logistics camps in the Borodyanka, Katyuzhanka, and Gavronshchyna districts, the report notes. Towards Siversk, the Russian occupiers have not succeeded in occupying the Ukrainian cities of Chernihiv, Nizhyn, Sumy, Lebedyn, and Okhtyrka. They are now trying to reach the northern outskirts of Kiev while avoiding clashes with Ukrainian Armed Forces. Enemy units and subdivisions were concentrated in the areas of Baryshevka, Nova Basan, and Lyubech. The BTGr [battalion tactical group] from the 200th Separate Motor Rifle Brigade of the 14th Army Corps of the Northern Fleet of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation has lost combat capability. It is regrouping and trying to attack towards Brovary and Kyiv. Towards Slobozhansky, the enemy is conducting an offensive in Zolochiv, Kharkiv, and Balakliya, trying to continue the offensive towards Lozova. Russian forces are catastrophically in need of replenishment of lost equipment and personnel. Towards Donetsk, the invaders from the 1st and 2nd Army Corps, with the support of artillery, continue their offensive operations around Novy Aidar, Volnovakha and Mariupol. The enemy did not achieve the main goal of capturing Mariupol and reaching the administrative border of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Towards Tavriya, the enemy is not abandoning attempts to conduct an offensive operation. After regrouping and bringing in part of operational reserves, Russian troops concentrated their main efforts towards Mykolayiv - Voznesensk. In the Black Sea zone, naval groups of the Black Sea Fleet continue to fire on civilian ships and capture sailors. For the first time, Russian war criminals have acknowledged the mass deaths and injuries of their own soldiers. During the regular evening briefing, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Defence published its information about the losses of the Russian occupation forces in Ukraine: 498 dead and 1,597 wounded. Some of the enemy forces are continuing to operate around Energodar, Vasylivka, Tokmak, Novopetrivka. After regrouping and bringing in part of the operational reserves from the 205th Separate Motorised Infantry brigade of the 49th General Army of the Russian Armed Forces, it is continuing the offensive. The enemy’s goal is to reach the outskirts of Zaporizhia and Mariupol. To ensure further landing of tactical airborne troops from the 10th special brigade of the Russian Armed Forces in the area of Balovne, the invader deployed a small air landing party, which was destroyed by the Ukrainian troops. In the waters of the Black Sea, the landing detachment of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation consisting of four large landing ships accompanied by three rocket boats has been seen to be moving towards Odessa. On 2 March, 3 Russian military planes and 2 helicopters were destroyed by the anti-aircraft missiles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

MoD report: Russian landing party neutralised near Balovne

Olga Gluschenko – Thursday, X March XXXX, XX:XX The Ministry of Defence reports on the current situation regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Notably, it has reported the destruction of enemy troops in the area of the village of Balovne. Source: Ministry of Defence Quote: "Occupying troops have not succeeded in almost any direction in which they were advancing and have again resorted to shelling residential areas of large cities at night. The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to steadfastly protect defence lines, and to counterattack and block the invaders’ forces in various directions." Details: Towards Volyn, the enemy continues to hold drills along the state border. Towards Polissya, the enemy is trying to carry out offensive operations around the towns of Kozarovychi, Vyshhorod, Fastiv, and Obukhiv. They are further deploying field logistics camps in the Borodyanka, Katyuzhanka, and Gavronshchyna districts, the report notes. Towards Siversk, the Russian occupiers have not succeeded in occupying the Ukrainian cities of Chernihiv, Nizhyn, Sumy, Lebedyn, and Okhtyrka. They are now trying to reach the northern outskirts of Kiev while avoiding clashes with Ukrainian Armed Forces. Enemy units and subdivisions were concentrated in the areas of Baryshevka, Nova Basan, and Lyubech. The BTGr [battalion tactical group] from the XXXth Separate Motor Rifle Brigade of the XXth Army Corps of the Northern Fleet of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation has lost combat capability. It is regrouping and trying to attack towards Brovary and Kyiv. Towards Slobozhansky, the enemy is conducting an offensive in Zolochiv, Kharkiv, and Balakliya, trying to continue the offensive towards Lozova. Russian forces are catastrophically in need of replenishment of lost equipment and personnel. Towards Donetsk, the invaders from the Xst and Xnd Army Corps, with the support of artillery, continue their offensive operations around Novy Aidar, Volnovakha and Mariupol. The enemy did not achieve the main goal of capturing Mariupol and reaching the administrative border of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Towards Tavriya, the enemy is not abandoning attempts to conduct an offensive operation. After regrouping and bringing in part of operational reserves, Russian troops concentrated their main efforts towards Mykolayiv - Voznesensk. In the Black Sea zone, naval groups of the Black Sea Fleet continue to fire on civilian ships and capture sailors. For the first time, Russian war criminals have acknowledged the mass deaths and injuries of their own soldiers. During the regular evening briefing, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Defence published its information about the losses of the Russian occupation forces in Ukraine: XXX dead and X,XXX wounded. Some of the enemy forces are continuing to operate around Energodar, Vasylivka, Tokmak, Novopetrivka. After regrouping and bringing in part of the operational reserves from the XXXth Separate Motorised Infantry brigade of the XXth General Army of the Russian Armed Forces, it is continuing the offensive. The enemy’s goal is to reach the outskirts of Zaporizhia and Mariupol. To ensure further landing of tactical airborne troops from the XXth special brigade of the Russian Armed Forces in the area of Balovne, the invader deployed a small air landing party, which was destroyed by the Ukrainian troops. In the waters of the Black Sea, the landing detachment of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation consisting of four large landing ships accompanied by three rocket boats has been seen to be moving towards Odessa. On X March, X Russian military planes and X helicopters were destroyed by the anti-aircraft missiles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Ukrainian collaborator killed in Kherson Oblast

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA – MONDAY, 29 AUGUST 2022, 00:11 Oleksii Kovalov, a former member of the Ukrainian parliament and recently a collaborator with Russia, has been killed in the Russian-occupied territory of Kherson Oblast. Source: Anonymous Telegram channels; Serhii Khlan, Adviser to the Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Facebook; Kherson-based media outlet Most; Ukrainska Pravda source in Sluha Narodu (Servant of the People), President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s political party Details: On Sunday, 28 August several anonymous Telegram channels reported that Kovalov had been murdered in Kherson Oblast. Quote from Khlan: "We obtained information that a former member of parliament and traitor, Oleksii Kovalov, has been killed in Zapiznyi Port. The information has yet to be confirmed, but it’s worth noting that [Russian] propaganda media also wrote about the death of their ‘minister’, though they almost instantly deleted [those posts]." More details: An Ukrainska Pravda source in the Sluha Narodu (Servant of the People) party confirmed the information about Kovalov’s death. "Yes, this is true," the source said. Media outlet Most also reports that several of its sources in law enforcement have confirmed information about Kovalov’s death. Most notes that its sources have been careful with their statements as there is a possibility that the murder was staged. Background: In early April 2022, Oleksii Kovalov wrote that he remained in Hola Prystan in Kherson Oblast despite it being occupied by Russia in order to continue working in his district. The State Bureau of Investigation opened criminal proceedings against him. On 3 May, Kovalov was expelled from the Sluha Narodu (Servant of the People) party. When he admitted on 8 June that he was cooperating with the Russian occupiers in Kherson Oblast, the party called on the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) to strip him of his seat. On 22 June, Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Chief Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence, confirmed that a car belonging to people's deputy Oleksii Kovalov had been blown up in Kherson Oblast. On 30 June, Kovalov said in an interview with Russian propagandists that he survived an attempt on his life. According to the State Bureau of Investigation, at the beginning of July Kovalov assumed the position of deputy head of the "government of Kherson Oblast", illegally created by the Russian occupying administration. On 6 July, the Prosecutor General of Ukraine informed Kovalov that he was under suspicion. He was put on a wanted list. Kovalov's property was transferred under the management of ARMA (Ukraine’s Agency for Search and Management of Assets). Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

Ukrainian collaborator killed in Kherson Oblast

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA – MONDAY, XX AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX Oleksii Kovalov, a former member of the Ukrainian parliament and recently a collaborator with Russia, has been killed in the Russian-occupied territory of Kherson Oblast. Source: Anonymous Telegram channels; Serhii Khlan, Adviser to the Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Facebook; Kherson-based media outlet Most; Ukrainska Pravda source in Sluha Narodu (Servant of the People), President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s political party Details: On Sunday, XX August several anonymous Telegram channels reported that Kovalov had been murdered in Kherson Oblast. Quote from Khlan: "We obtained information that a former member of parliament and traitor, Oleksii Kovalov, has been killed in Zapiznyi Port. The information has yet to be confirmed, but it’s worth noting that [Russian] propaganda media also wrote about the death of their ‘minister’, though they almost instantly deleted [those posts]." More details: An Ukrainska Pravda source in the Sluha Narodu (Servant of the People) party confirmed the information about Kovalov’s death. "Yes, this is true," the source said. Media outlet Most also reports that several of its sources in law enforcement have confirmed information about Kovalov’s death. Most notes that its sources have been careful with their statements as there is a possibility that the murder was staged. Background: In early April XXXX, Oleksii Kovalov wrote that he remained in Hola Prystan in Kherson Oblast despite it being occupied by Russia in order to continue working in his district. The State Bureau of Investigation opened criminal proceedings against him. On X May, Kovalov was expelled from the Sluha Narodu (Servant of the People) party. When he admitted on X June that he was cooperating with the Russian occupiers in Kherson Oblast, the party called on the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) to strip him of his seat. On XX June, Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Chief Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence, confirmed that a car belonging to people's deputy Oleksii Kovalov had been blown up in Kherson Oblast. On XX June, Kovalov said in an interview with Russian propagandists that he survived an attempt on his life. According to the State Bureau of Investigation, at the beginning of July Kovalov assumed the position of deputy head of the "government of Kherson Oblast", illegally created by the Russian occupying administration. On X July, the Prosecutor General of Ukraine informed Kovalov that he was under suspicion. He was put on a wanted list. Kovalov's property was transferred under the management of ARMA (Ukraine’s Agency for Search and Management of Assets). Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

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German Defence Minister announces "strong signal" for Ukraine

Boris Pistorius, Federal Minister of Defence of Germany, has indirectly confirmed reports that Germany will double military aid to Kyiv by 2024, calling the plans "a strong signal to Ukraine that we will not leave it". Source: DW, citing Pistorius on air of the national TV channel ARD, as reported by European Pravda. In this way, Pistorius indirectly confirmed reports by ARD and Bild am Sonntag that the support should be increased from four to eight billion euros in 2024. "We don't want to be in a situation next year when we have to make additional demands when it matters," Pistorius said. That is why the increase in aid is an important signal, "especially now, when Ukraine must continue its struggle, and at the same time part of the public's attention around the world is more focused on Israel," Pistorius said. The sources say that the decision on additional aid for Ukraine will be made at the next meeting of the budget committee of the Bundestag, which will begin on Thursday. The ruling coalition, consisting of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, the Free Democratic Party and Alliance 90/The Greens, have already reached an agreement on this. Background: Initially, the German Finance Ministry provided only €4 billion for military aid to Kyiv in the federal budget 2024. However, almost all of this money was earmarked for already promised support projects, while only €120 million remained for new aid from the German Ministry of Defence. The German Defence Ministry became concerned and demanded that an additional €5 billion be allocated during the current budget negotiations. As a result, it was agreed to add another €4 billion to the budget for next year to support Ukraine. In October, the German government reported on the delivery of its latest package of military aid to Ukraine, which included air defence equipment, ammunition and armoured personnel carriers.

German Defence Minister announces "strong signal" for Ukraine

Boris Pistorius, Federal Minister of Defence of Germany, has indirectly confirmed reports that Germany will double military aid to Kyiv by XXXX, calling the plans "a strong signal to Ukraine that we will not leave it". Source: DW, citing Pistorius on air of the national TV channel ARD, as reported by European Pravda. In this way, Pistorius indirectly confirmed reports by ARD and Bild am Sonntag that the support should be increased from four to eight billion euros in XXXX. "We don't want to be in a situation next year when we have to make additional demands when it matters," Pistorius said. That is why the increase in aid is an important signal, "especially now, when Ukraine must continue its struggle, and at the same time part of the public's attention around the world is more focused on Israel," Pistorius said. The sources say that the decision on additional aid for Ukraine will be made at the next meeting of the budget committee of the Bundestag, which will begin on Thursday. The ruling coalition, consisting of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, the Free Democratic Party and Alliance XX/The Greens, have already reached an agreement on this. Background: Initially, the German Finance Ministry provided only €X billion for military aid to Kyiv in the federal budget XXXX. However, almost all of this money was earmarked for already promised support projects, while only €XXX million remained for new aid from the German Ministry of Defence. The German Defence Ministry became concerned and demanded that an additional €X billion be allocated during the current budget negotiations. As a result, it was agreed to add another €X billion to the budget for next year to support Ukraine. In October, the German government reported on the delivery of its latest package of military aid to Ukraine, which included air defence equipment, ammunition and armoured personnel carriers.

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Over 400,000 volunteers joined the Cyber Army in Ukraine - State Special Communications Service

Kateryna Tyshchenko - Monday, 14 March 2022, 23:46 The number of Ukrainian cyber army volunteers is estimated at 400,000. Source: Deputy Head of State Special Communications Service of Ukraine, Viktor Zhora on Facebook Verbatim: "Ukraine started to form its own cyber army, but did not have time to complete this process. Our cyber specialists, the best in the world, showed up to help the state." "The Ukrainian Cyber ​​Army is a self-organised volunteer movement, which we now estimate at over 400,000 activists." Details: Viktor Zhora assured that Ukrainian business and government agencies are resistant to cyber aggression originating in Russia. "The fact that Ukraine ensures the efficiency of its information infrastructure, both public and private, shows that we are working efficiently," he said. "Now all enemy structures that are directly responsible for the aggression against Ukraine are under the pressure," informed Zhora.

Over XXX,XXX volunteers joined the Cyber Army in Ukraine - State Special Communications Service

Kateryna Tyshchenko - Monday, XX March XXXX, XX:XX The number of Ukrainian cyber army volunteers is estimated at XXX,XXX. Source: Deputy Head of State Special Communications Service of Ukraine, Viktor Zhora on Facebook Verbatim: "Ukraine started to form its own cyber army, but did not have time to complete this process. Our cyber specialists, the best in the world, showed up to help the state." "The Ukrainian Cyber ​​Army is a self-organised volunteer movement, which we now estimate at over XXX,XXX activists." Details: Viktor Zhora assured that Ukrainian business and government agencies are resistant to cyber aggression originating in Russia. "The fact that Ukraine ensures the efficiency of its information infrastructure, both public and private, shows that we are working efficiently," he said. "Now all enemy structures that are directly responsible for the aggression against Ukraine are under the pressure," informed Zhora.

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Blasts rock Mykolaiv – Mykolaiv Mayor

SUNDAY, 21 AUGUST 2022, 01:39 In the late hours of Saturday 20 August, Mayor of Mykolaiv reported that blasts rocked his city. Source: Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych, on Telegram Quote: "Mykolaiv – powerful blasts! [They] can be heard across several neighbourhoods." Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

Blasts rock Mykolaiv – Mykolaiv Mayor

SUNDAY, XX AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX In the late hours of Saturday XX August, Mayor of Mykolaiv reported that blasts rocked his city. Source: Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych, on Telegram Quote: "Mykolaiv – powerful blasts! [They] can be heard across several neighbourhoods." Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

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Russian troops have lost more than 1,000 tanks in Ukraine

Roman Petrenko – Saturday, 30 April 2022, 09:59 As of 30 April, Russian troops have lost 1,008 tanks and 2,445 armoured vehicles since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on Facebook Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February and 30 April 2022 comprise approximately: 23,200 (+200) military personnel 1,008 (+22) tanks 2,445 (+27) armoured combat vehicles 436 (+1) artillery systems 151 (+0) multiple rocket launchers 77 (+4) units of air defence equipment 190 (+1) planes 155 (+0) helicopters 1,701 (+6) units of automotive equipment 8 (+0) ships/speedboats 76 (+0) fuel tanks 232 (+4) operational-tactical UAVs 32 (+1) units of special equipment 4 (+0) operational-tactical missile complexes The information is being confirmed.

Russian troops have lost more than X,XXX tanks in Ukraine

Roman Petrenko – Saturday, XX April XXXX, XX:XX As of XX April, Russian troops have lost X,XXX tanks and X,XXX armoured vehicles since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on Facebook Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between XX February and XX April XXXX comprise approximately: XX,XXX (+XXX) military personnel X,XXX (+XX) tanks X,XXX (+XX) armoured combat vehicles XXX (+X) artillery systems XXX (+X) multiple rocket launchers XX (+X) units of air defence equipment XXX (+X) planes XXX (+X) helicopters X,XXX (+X) units of automotive equipment X (+X) ships/speedboats XX (+X) fuel tanks XXX (+X) operational-tactical UAVs XX (+X) units of special equipment X (+X) operational-tactical missile complexes The information is being confirmed.

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Zelenskyy: "I am ready for dialogue, but not for capitulation"

OLENA ROSHCHINA — TUESDAY, 8 MARCH 2022, 11:24 Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has once again called on Russian President, Volodymyr Putin, to enter into a dialogue. Zelenskyy agrees to look for compromises, including regarding the topic of NATO, but is unwilling to surrender. Source: Zelensky in an interview with American TV channel ABC News Details: When asked whether Ukraine is ready to meet Russia's demands to end the war, to change the Constitution and to refuse to join NATO, to recognize Crimea as Russian, and to recognize the independence of the so-called "Luhansk People’s Republic", "Donetsk People’s Republic", - Zelensky replied he would not capitulate. Quote: "First of all, I am ready to enter into a dialogue, but we are not ready to surrender. Because this is not about me, it is about the people who elected me. As regards NATO, I have cooled down concerning this question since we realized that NATO was not ready to accept Ukraine. The Alliance is afraid of contradictions and confrontation with Russia." Details: Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine does not want to be a country that "begs for something on its knees, and we are not going to be this country. I do not want to be this kind of president." Quote: "I am talking about security guarantees. I think that the points concerning the temporarily occupied territories and unrecognized republics, which are unrecognized by all except Russia..., we can discuss and find a compromise to resolve these... What needs to happen is for Putin to start talking, to start a dialogue, instead of living in an information bubble. I believe that is where he is - and that he does not know the real situation. "

Zelenskyy: "I am ready for dialogue, but not for capitulation"

OLENA ROSHCHINA — TUESDAY, X MARCH XXXX, XX:XX Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has once again called on Russian President, Volodymyr Putin, to enter into a dialogue. Zelenskyy agrees to look for compromises, including regarding the topic of NATO, but is unwilling to surrender. Source: Zelensky in an interview with American TV channel ABC News Details: When asked whether Ukraine is ready to meet Russia's demands to end the war, to change the Constitution and to refuse to join NATO, to recognize Crimea as Russian, and to recognize the independence of the so-called "Luhansk People’s Republic", "Donetsk People’s Republic", - Zelensky replied he would not capitulate. Quote: "First of all, I am ready to enter into a dialogue, but we are not ready to surrender. Because this is not about me, it is about the people who elected me. As regards NATO, I have cooled down concerning this question since we realized that NATO was not ready to accept Ukraine. The Alliance is afraid of contradictions and confrontation with Russia." Details: Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine does not want to be a country that "begs for something on its knees, and we are not going to be this country. I do not want to be this kind of president." Quote: "I am talking about security guarantees. I think that the points concerning the temporarily occupied territories and unrecognized republics, which are unrecognized by all except Russia..., we can discuss and find a compromise to resolve these... What needs to happen is for Putin to start talking, to start a dialogue, instead of living in an information bubble. I believe that is where he is - and that he does not know the real situation. "

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Death toll in attack on Odesa on 14 June rises to 4

The victim of the Russian missile attack on Odesa on 14 June died in the hospital, bringing the number of casualties from that attack to four. Source: Odesa City Council, referring to Hennadii Trukhanov, Mayor of Odesa, on Telegram Quote from the authorities: "The number of victims of the Russian missile attack on the food warehouses of the Tavria B retail chain has increased to four. One more man died in the hospital." Details: It is also reported that on 21 June, with the support of international partners, two people who were injured as a result of the Russian missile attack on 14 June, were sent to Austria for surgery. Background: On the night of 13-14 June, the Russians attacked Odesa with four Kalibr missiles. The first reports indicated that three people were killed and 13 were injured.

Death toll in attack on Odesa on XX June rises to X

The victim of the Russian missile attack on Odesa on XX June died in the hospital, bringing the number of casualties from that attack to four. Source: Odesa City Council, referring to Hennadii Trukhanov, Mayor of Odesa, on Telegram Quote from the authorities: "The number of victims of the Russian missile attack on the food warehouses of the Tavria B retail chain has increased to four. One more man died in the hospital." Details: It is also reported that on XX June, with the support of international partners, two people who were injured as a result of the Russian missile attack on XX June, were sent to Austria for surgery. Background: On the night of XX-XX June, the Russians attacked Odesa with four Kalibr missiles. The first reports indicated that three people were killed and XX were injured.

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Ukraine and G7 define parameters of security guarantees but have not yet signed agreements

The G7 leaders, together with Ukraine, have not yet agreed on the specific criteria of the security guarantees, but they have agreed on their framework, and specific bilateral agreements are to be signed later. Source: the Joint Declaration of the G7 countries published by the government of the United Kingdom The Declaration states that as of today, negotiations between Ukraine and each of the Group of Seven members will begin, "to formalise [support for Ukraine] through bilateral security commitments and arrangements aligned with this multilateral framework, in accordance with our respective legal and constitutional requirements". The Declaration outlines the commitment of the G7 states to continue providing "security assistance and modern military equipment, across land, air, and sea domains – prioritising air defence, artillery and long-range fire, armoured vehicles, and other key capabilities, such as combat air, and by promoting increased interoperability with Euro-Atlantic partners". It also states that in the event of a future armed attack by Russia, G7 members "intend to immediately consult with Ukraine to determine appropriate next steps". Quote: "We reaffirm that, consistent with our respective legal systems, Russia’s sovereign assets in our jurisdictions will remain immobilised until Russia pays for the damage it has caused to Ukraine," the Declaration reads. Background: Earlier, Andrii Yermak, Head of the President’s Office of Ukraine, said that he believes that security guarantees from Ukraine’s Western partners will be provided soon, by spring 2024, but not at the ongoing NATO summit in Vilnius. It is already known that some non-G7 member countries, such as Spain, will join the provision of security guarantees for Ukraine.

Ukraine and GX define parameters of security guarantees but have not yet signed agreements

The GX leaders, together with Ukraine, have not yet agreed on the specific criteria of the security guarantees, but they have agreed on their framework, and specific bilateral agreements are to be signed later. Source: the Joint Declaration of the GX countries published by the government of the United Kingdom The Declaration states that as of today, negotiations between Ukraine and each of the Group of Seven members will begin, "to formalise [support for Ukraine] through bilateral security commitments and arrangements aligned with this multilateral framework, in accordance with our respective legal and constitutional requirements". The Declaration outlines the commitment of the GX states to continue providing "security assistance and modern military equipment, across land, air, and sea domains – prioritising air defence, artillery and long-range fire, armoured vehicles, and other key capabilities, such as combat air, and by promoting increased interoperability with Euro-Atlantic partners". It also states that in the event of a future armed attack by Russia, GX members "intend to immediately consult with Ukraine to determine appropriate next steps". Quote: "We reaffirm that, consistent with our respective legal systems, Russia’s sovereign assets in our jurisdictions will remain immobilised until Russia pays for the damage it has caused to Ukraine," the Declaration reads. Background: Earlier, Andrii Yermak, Head of the President’s Office of Ukraine, said that he believes that security guarantees from Ukraine’s Western partners will be provided soon, by spring XXXX, but not at the ongoing NATO summit in Vilnius. It is already known that some non-GX member countries, such as Spain, will join the provision of security guarantees for Ukraine.

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Russians attack Kramatorsk, hit apartment building

Kyrylo Tymoshenko, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has reported that on 6 January, Russian forces carried out a missile strike on the city of Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast. Source: Tymoshenko on Telegram Tymoshenko Quote: "The occupiers have targeted the city twice. One apartment building has suffered damage." Details: According to Tymoshenko, there are no casualties. Emergency services are working at the site.

Russians attack Kramatorsk, hit apartment building

Kyrylo Tymoshenko, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has reported that on X January, Russian forces carried out a missile strike on the city of Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast. Source: Tymoshenko on Telegram Tymoshenko Quote: "The occupiers have targeted the city twice. One apartment building has suffered damage." Details: According to Tymoshenko, there are no casualties. Emergency services are working at the site.