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First 10 Leopard 1 tanks from 3 countries arrive in Ukraine

The first Leopard 1 tanks supplied by Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands have arrived in Ukraine. Source: AFP, referring to the Danish Armed Forces, reported by European Pravda Quote: "The first 10 tanks have been sent to Ukraine. And more are on the way," the Danish Armed Forces said. Danish troops in Germany are training Ukrainian forces to operate these armoured vehicles. "I have no doubt that it will help them win the defence battle they are fighting right now," army commander Gunner Arpe Nielsen said in the statement. In February, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands announced that they would provide Ukraine with 100 German-made tanks in the "coming months". Background: On 30 August, the German government reported on the provision of another military aid package to Ukraine, which included Leopard 1A5 tanks. In addition, the media reported that Germany had approached Greece with a proposal to transfer 100 Greek Leopard 1A5s that are currently in service to Ukraine and, in return, receive upgraded armoured vehicles.

First XX Leopard X tanks from X countries arrive in Ukraine

The first Leopard X tanks supplied by Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands have arrived in Ukraine. Source: AFP, referring to the Danish Armed Forces, reported by European Pravda Quote: "The first XX tanks have been sent to Ukraine. And more are on the way," the Danish Armed Forces said. Danish troops in Germany are training Ukrainian forces to operate these armoured vehicles. "I have no doubt that it will help them win the defence battle they are fighting right now," army commander Gunner Arpe Nielsen said in the statement. In February, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands announced that they would provide Ukraine with XXX German-made tanks in the "coming months". Background: On XX August, the German government reported on the provision of another military aid package to Ukraine, which included Leopard XAX tanks. In addition, the media reported that Germany had approached Greece with a proposal to transfer XXX Greek Leopard XAXs that are currently in service to Ukraine and, in return, receive upgraded armoured vehicles.

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Zelenskyy urges partners to protect Olympic Games from Russians and Belarusians

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged his partners to prevent Russian athletes from participating in the 2024 Summer Olympics in the French capital of Paris. Source: Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Twitter Quote: "Against the backdrop of continued Russian aggression and devastating war crimes, the IOC is 'exploring ways' to permit Russian athletes to participate in the Paris Olympics. Details: We urge partners to join our marathon of honesty, counter these efforts, and protect the Olympic Charter." Zelenskyy has appended a video to the appeal, saying that Russian attacks have destroyed 343 sports venues and killed 231 athletes in Ukraine. Among those killed are an 11-year-old gymnast, Katia Diachenko, who perished back in March 2022 in Mariupol, and a 25-year-old figure skater, Dmytro Sharpar, who died on 23 January 2023 in Bakhmut. Allowing Russian athletes to compete for Olympic medals against the backdrop of the war would violate the Olympic Charter, and under the guise of "apoliticality", Paris could see Russian flags and the "Z" signs of the Russian invaders [the Russian forces use the "Z" symbol to distinguish their military equipment, and Russia also uses different variations of this symbol in propaganda – ed.], the video says. Against the backdrop of continued Russian aggression and devastating war crimes, the IOC is “exploring ways” to permit Russian athletes to participate in the Paris Olympics. We urge partners to join our marathon of honesty, counter these efforts, and protect the Olympic Charter. pic.twitter.com/JlFT49hO5K Background: On 27 January, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the beginning of a Marathon of Honesty, aimed at cleansing hypocrisy from the international Olympic leadership and preventing any attempts to bring representatives of Russia back into world sport. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said that he is willing to "explore the possibility" of allowing athletes from Russia and Belarus to return to participating in international sports, even though this could lead to a boycott of the competition by Ukraine. Bach believes that excluding athletes because of their passports is not in line with the values and mission of the Olympic Charter, so Russians and Belarusians could be allowed to participate in the 2024 Paris Games under a neutral flag. On 28 January, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote to the presidents of the world's leading sports federations, urging them to take a position on the International Olympic Committee's decision to reinstate Russian athletes in international competitions. On 7 February, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said she did not want Russian athletes to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games in the French capital.

Zelenskyy urges partners to protect Olympic Games from Russians and Belarusians

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged his partners to prevent Russian athletes from participating in the XXXX Summer Olympics in the French capital of Paris. Source: Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Twitter Quote: "Against the backdrop of continued Russian aggression and devastating war crimes, the IOC is 'exploring ways' to permit Russian athletes to participate in the Paris Olympics. Details: We urge partners to join our marathon of honesty, counter these efforts, and protect the Olympic Charter." Zelenskyy has appended a video to the appeal, saying that Russian attacks have destroyed XXX sports venues and killed XXX athletes in Ukraine. Among those killed are an XX-year-old gymnast, Katia Diachenko, who perished back in March XXXX in Mariupol, and a XX-year-old figure skater, Dmytro Sharpar, who died on XX January XXXX in Bakhmut. Allowing Russian athletes to compete for Olympic medals against the backdrop of the war would violate the Olympic Charter, and under the guise of "apoliticality", Paris could see Russian flags and the "Z" signs of the Russian invaders [the Russian forces use the "Z" symbol to distinguish their military equipment, and Russia also uses different variations of this symbol in propaganda – ed.], the video says. Against the backdrop of continued Russian aggression and devastating war crimes, the IOC is “exploring ways” to permit Russian athletes to participate in the Paris Olympics. We urge partners to join our marathon of honesty, counter these efforts, and protect the Olympic Charter. pic.twitter.com/JlFTXXhOXK Background: On XX January, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the beginning of a Marathon of Honesty, aimed at cleansing hypocrisy from the international Olympic leadership and preventing any attempts to bring representatives of Russia back into world sport. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said that he is willing to "explore the possibility" of allowing athletes from Russia and Belarus to return to participating in international sports, even though this could lead to a boycott of the competition by Ukraine. Bach believes that excluding athletes because of their passports is not in line with the values and mission of the Olympic Charter, so Russians and Belarusians could be allowed to participate in the XXXX Paris Games under a neutral flag. On XX January, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote to the presidents of the world's leading sports federations, urging them to take a position on the International Olympic Committee's decision to reinstate Russian athletes in international competitions. On X February, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said she did not want Russian athletes to participate in the XXXX Olympic Games in the French capital.

zelensky,putin,vijna

Zelenskyy: Only Putin can stop the war, so negotiations are needed

SATURDAY, 9 APRIL 2022, 13:35 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Ukraine has no choice but to sit down at the negotiating table with Vladimir Putin, because only he can stop the war. Source: Zelenskyy in an interview with German newspaper "Bild", "Ukrinform" reports Quote: "Today, Ukraine has no choice but to sit down at the negotiating table. No one else can stop this war in Russia. Only he (Russian President Putin - ed.) decides when this war will end". Details: At the same time, Zelenskyy admitted that after the atrocities committed by the Russian military in Ukrainian cities and villages, he "feels hatred for Russia, for Russian soldiers". "When I see these pictures in front of my eyes, dead children without legs, without arms, it's horrible," the President said. He noted that he could not even cry anymore, although it was impossible to get used to seeing the victims. When asked by a journalist to comment on two of his portraits, one taken before the war and the other during a trip to Bucha, Zelenskyy said: "These are two different people." In his opinion, such a change is to the benefit of the country. He also doubted that he would ever be who he used to be. According to the President, he does not know whether the Russians had kill lists before committing the war crimes in Bucha, according to eyewitnesses, but he heard that there are such lists in large cities such as Kherson. When asked what the worst thing was that he had heard in recent days, the President said that it was a statement by a leading EU politician who wanted to see proof that the war crimes in Bucha had not been staged. Zelenskyy has not given the name of this politician. According to "Ukrainska Pravda" and "Evropeyska Pravda" sources, this is the President of Hungary, Viktor Orbán.

Zelenskyy: Only Putin can stop the war, so negotiations are needed

SATURDAY, X APRIL XXXX, XX:XX President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Ukraine has no choice but to sit down at the negotiating table with Vladimir Putin, because only he can stop the war. Source: Zelenskyy in an interview with German newspaper "Bild", "Ukrinform" reports Quote: "Today, Ukraine has no choice but to sit down at the negotiating table. No one else can stop this war in Russia. Only he (Russian President Putin - ed.) decides when this war will end". Details: At the same time, Zelenskyy admitted that after the atrocities committed by the Russian military in Ukrainian cities and villages, he "feels hatred for Russia, for Russian soldiers". "When I see these pictures in front of my eyes, dead children without legs, without arms, it's horrible," the President said. He noted that he could not even cry anymore, although it was impossible to get used to seeing the victims. When asked by a journalist to comment on two of his portraits, one taken before the war and the other during a trip to Bucha, Zelenskyy said: "These are two different people." In his opinion, such a change is to the benefit of the country. He also doubted that he would ever be who he used to be. According to the President, he does not know whether the Russians had kill lists before committing the war crimes in Bucha, according to eyewitnesses, but he heard that there are such lists in large cities such as Kherson. When asked what the worst thing was that he had heard in recent days, the President said that it was a statement by a leading EU politician who wanted to see proof that the war crimes in Bucha had not been staged. Zelenskyy has not given the name of this politician. According to "Ukrainska Pravda" and "Evropeyska Pravda" sources, this is the President of Hungary, Viktor Orbán.

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2,000 families cut off from power supply in Odesa Oblast after Russian attack overnight

The Russian occupying forces have hit a power infrastructure facility in Odesa Oblast, leaving 2,000 customers cut off from the power supply. Source: Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; press service of DTEK, the largest private energy company in Ukraine Quote: "An energy infrastructure facility was hit in Odesa district. One civilian employee was injured and hospitalised. The administrative premises were damaged. A fire broke out and was promptly put out," said Kiper. Details: DTEK reported that 2,000 families in the oblast lost power, and unfavourable weather conditions further deteriorated the situation. DTEK power engineers have been engaged in resuming the power supply. Besides, Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, Chairman of the Board of Ukrenergo, Ukraine's national energy company, said the Russian attack and the subsequent damage to the regional power grid facility in Odesa Oblast would not affect the stability of the power system.

X,XXX families cut off from power supply in Odesa Oblast after Russian attack overnight

The Russian occupying forces have hit a power infrastructure facility in Odesa Oblast, leaving X,XXX customers cut off from the power supply. Source: Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; press service of DTEK, the largest private energy company in Ukraine Quote: "An energy infrastructure facility was hit in Odesa district. One civilian employee was injured and hospitalised. The administrative premises were damaged. A fire broke out and was promptly put out," said Kiper. Details: DTEK reported that X,XXX families in the oblast lost power, and unfavourable weather conditions further deteriorated the situation. DTEK power engineers have been engaged in resuming the power supply. Besides, Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, Chairman of the Board of Ukrenergo, Ukraine's national energy company, said the Russian attack and the subsequent damage to the regional power grid facility in Odesa Oblast would not affect the stability of the power system.

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Ukrainian defenders down Russian helicopter in morning

Ukrainian soldiers downed a Russian helicopter on the morning of 9 August, and its type is being established. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Quote: "Our soldiers shot down another helicopter belonging to the Russian occupiers this morning. The type of helicopter is being established." Background: On the morning of 25 July, Ukrainian marines destroyed a Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter with a man-portable air defence system, and on 7 August, the 47th Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed a Russian Ka-52 – also with a man-portable air defence system.

Ukrainian defenders down Russian helicopter in morning

Ukrainian soldiers downed a Russian helicopter on the morning of X August, and its type is being established. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Quote: "Our soldiers shot down another helicopter belonging to the Russian occupiers this morning. The type of helicopter is being established." Background: On the morning of XX July, Ukrainian marines destroyed a Russian Ka-XX attack helicopter with a man-portable air defence system, and on X August, the XXth Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed a Russian Ka-XX – also with a man-portable air defence system.

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Russian occupiers conduct searches of Crimean Tatars: 2 persons detained

Russian invaders searched the places of residence of Crimean Tatars in the Dzhankoi district of Russian-occupied Crimea, on the morning of 19 December. Two people have been taken away to an unknown location. Source: Refat Chubarov, leader of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis, on Facebook Quote: "Russian occupiers have searched and detained Crimean Tatars in the Dzhankoi district. Thus, Russian punishers searched three houses of Crimean Tatars in the village of Avuz Qırk/Medvedivka, the Dzhankoi district of Crimea, on the morning of 19 December. According to Crimean activists, the searches took place in the houses of three Akhayev brothers: Ernest, Marlen and Amet." Details: According to Chubarov, currently there is information about the detention of Ernest Akhayev and Marlen Akhayev; however, Amet has not been detained by Russian security forces yet. The occupying authorities do not give any explanations regarding the reasons for the searches.

Russian occupiers conduct searches of Crimean Tatars: X persons detained

Russian invaders searched the places of residence of Crimean Tatars in the Dzhankoi district of Russian-occupied Crimea, on the morning of XX December. Two people have been taken away to an unknown location. Source: Refat Chubarov, leader of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis, on Facebook Quote: "Russian occupiers have searched and detained Crimean Tatars in the Dzhankoi district. Thus, Russian punishers searched three houses of Crimean Tatars in the village of Avuz Qırk/Medvedivka, the Dzhankoi district of Crimea, on the morning of XX December. According to Crimean activists, the searches took place in the houses of three Akhayev brothers: Ernest, Marlen and Amet." Details: According to Chubarov, currently there is information about the detention of Ernest Akhayev and Marlen Akhayev; however, Amet has not been detained by Russian security forces yet. The occupying authorities do not give any explanations regarding the reasons for the searches.

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Ukrainian military personnel take part in international Navy training in UK

Ukrainian Navy sailors are participating in the Joint Warrior-23-II multinational training, which began on Monday. Source: Ukraine’s Navy Command press service; European Pravda Details: The training takes place within the UK territorial waters, with the participation of the British troops, as well as ships from the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Germany, Denmark and Ukraine. The crews are practising direct execution of tasks and interoperability with mine countermeasures units representing partner countries. Quote: "In addition, issues of planning and conducting mine countermeasures under NATO standards are being worked out. The goal is to gain experience of acting in an international environment during joint multinational operations," the Navy added. Background: British Army engineers developed a training program for Ukrainian civilian engineers to protect the energy sector from Russian attacks this winter.

Ukrainian military personnel take part in international Navy training in UK

Ukrainian Navy sailors are participating in the Joint Warrior-XX-II multinational training, which began on Monday. Source: Ukraine’s Navy Command press service; European Pravda Details: The training takes place within the UK territorial waters, with the participation of the British troops, as well as ships from the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Germany, Denmark and Ukraine. The crews are practising direct execution of tasks and interoperability with mine countermeasures units representing partner countries. Quote: "In addition, issues of planning and conducting mine countermeasures under NATO standards are being worked out. The goal is to gain experience of acting in an international environment during joint multinational operations," the Navy added. Background: British Army engineers developed a training program for Ukrainian civilian engineers to protect the energy sector from Russian attacks this winter.

rosija,bezpilotnyky

Another drone attack on Moscow: Russians claim drones downed on approach to city

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has claimed that Russian air defence forces downed two drones in Moscow Oblast on the night of 8-9 August. Source: Sobyanin on Telegram Quote: "Two combat drones tried to enter the city. Both were shot down by the air defence system. One was downed near Domodedovo, and the other near the Minsk motorway." Details: Sobyanin said no information about injuries caused by falling debris had been reported, but emergency services are working at the scene. Russian Telegram channel Shot posted a video showing the destruction of a drone near the Minsk road near Moscow. Shot said two combat drones had entered Moscow simultaneously from two directions: from the southwest and from the south. "The first was shot down by an air defence system in the Odintsovo district in the vicinity of the Minsk road, and the second near Domodedovo. The distance between the points of destruction of the drones is about 55 kilometres in a straight line. The difference in time between the downing of the drones was 16 minutes," Shot reported. Later, Russian propaganda news agency TASS with reference to the Russian Defence Ministry reported that two drones had tried to attack targets in Moscow Oblast, but it was claimed they were downed by the air defence system. Background: On the night of 29-30 July, a drone hit the building of the Moscow-City business centre in Moscow, Russia. On 1 August, drones again attacked the Moscow-City business centre.

Another drone attack on Moscow: Russians claim drones downed on approach to city

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has claimed that Russian air defence forces downed two drones in Moscow Oblast on the night of X-X August. Source: Sobyanin on Telegram Quote: "Two combat drones tried to enter the city. Both were shot down by the air defence system. One was downed near Domodedovo, and the other near the Minsk motorway." Details: Sobyanin said no information about injuries caused by falling debris had been reported, but emergency services are working at the scene. Russian Telegram channel Shot posted a video showing the destruction of a drone near the Minsk road near Moscow. Shot said two combat drones had entered Moscow simultaneously from two directions: from the southwest and from the south. "The first was shot down by an air defence system in the Odintsovo district in the vicinity of the Minsk road, and the second near Domodedovo. The distance between the points of destruction of the drones is about XX kilometres in a straight line. The difference in time between the downing of the drones was XX minutes," Shot reported. Later, Russian propaganda news agency TASS with reference to the Russian Defence Ministry reported that two drones had tried to attack targets in Moscow Oblast, but it was claimed they were downed by the air defence system. Background: On the night of XX-XX July, a drone hit the building of the Moscow-City business centre in Moscow, Russia. On X August, drones again attacked the Moscow-City business centre.

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Ukraine's defence forces avenge the death of an infant in Zaporizhzhia Oblast

Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed the S-300 missile system, which Russian forces used to launch a missile that killed a newborn in Vilniansk, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Source: Ivan Fedorov, Mayor of Melitopol, on Telegram Quote from Fedorov: "The Ruscists [sic] have received the first part of revenge for the death of a newborn in Vilniansk, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Our soldiers destroyed the S-300 missile system that the Russian terrorists used to launch a missile that hit a local maternity ward." Details: Russian occupation forces carried out a missile strike on a hospital in Vilniansk on the night of 22–23 November. The missile destroyed a two-storey building which housed a maternity ward. A two-day-old newborn baby boy was killed in the attack. Fedorov said that Ukrainian resistance forces identified the location in the village of Zelenyi Yar where the Russian missile system was deployed; artillery forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine then destroyed the system. Previously: On the night of 16–17 November, the city of Vilniansk was hit by Russian missiles; nine civilians were killed in the attack.

Ukraine's defence forces avenge the death of an infant in Zaporizhzhia Oblast

Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed the S-XXX missile system, which Russian forces used to launch a missile that killed a newborn in Vilniansk, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Source: Ivan Fedorov, Mayor of Melitopol, on Telegram Quote from Fedorov: "The Ruscists [sic] have received the first part of revenge for the death of a newborn in Vilniansk, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Our soldiers destroyed the S-XXX missile system that the Russian terrorists used to launch a missile that hit a local maternity ward." Details: Russian occupation forces carried out a missile strike on a hospital in Vilniansk on the night of XX–XX November. The missile destroyed a two-storey building which housed a maternity ward. A two-day-old newborn baby boy was killed in the attack. Fedorov said that Ukrainian resistance forces identified the location in the village of Zelenyi Yar where the Russian missile system was deployed; artillery forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine then destroyed the system. Previously: On the night of XX–XX November, the city of Vilniansk was hit by Russian missiles; nine civilians were killed in the attack.

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Putin signs decrees recognising "independence" of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts

STANISLAV POHORILOV — FRIDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2022, 00:45 Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed decrees recognising the "independence" of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, according to the official legal information portal of the Russian Federation. Source: Kremlin-aligned Russian news agency RIA Novosti Quote: "In accordance with the generally accepted principles and norms of international law, recognising and affirming the principle of equality and self-determination of peoples enshrined in the United Nations Charter, and taking into account the will of the people of Kherson Oblast expressed in the referendum held on 27 September 2022, I decree: the sovereignty and independence of Kherson Oblast shall be recognised". Details: The same aggressor country’s presidential decree applies to Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Previously: Members of the lower house of the Federal Assembly, Russia’s parliament, were invited to the Kremlin, where the "signing of agreements on the accession of new territories to the Russian Federation" would take place on September 30. Valentina Matviyenko, the Chair of Russia’s Federation Council [the upper house of the Federal Assembly, Russia’s parliament - ed.], stated that the Federation Council might consider the matter of the accession of occupied Ukrainian territories to Russia on 4 October if the results of the sham referendums were "positive". On 27 September, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine stressed that if Russia used the sham referendums in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine as a pretext for annexing those territories, this would foreclose all possibility of negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. António Guterres, the UN Secretary General, stated that Russia's decision to annex parts of the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia oblasts of Ukraine after holding sham referendums there would be a violation of the Principles of the UN Charter and international law. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

Putin signs decrees recognising "independence" of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts

STANISLAV POHORILOV — FRIDAY, XX SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed decrees recognising the "independence" of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, according to the official legal information portal of the Russian Federation. Source: Kremlin-aligned Russian news agency RIA Novosti Quote: "In accordance with the generally accepted principles and norms of international law, recognising and affirming the principle of equality and self-determination of peoples enshrined in the United Nations Charter, and taking into account the will of the people of Kherson Oblast expressed in the referendum held on XX September XXXX, I decree: the sovereignty and independence of Kherson Oblast shall be recognised". Details: The same aggressor country’s presidential decree applies to Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Previously: Members of the lower house of the Federal Assembly, Russia’s parliament, were invited to the Kremlin, where the "signing of agreements on the accession of new territories to the Russian Federation" would take place on September XX. Valentina Matviyenko, the Chair of Russia’s Federation Council [the upper house of the Federal Assembly, Russia’s parliament - ed.], stated that the Federation Council might consider the matter of the accession of occupied Ukrainian territories to Russia on X October if the results of the sham referendums were "positive". On XX September, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine stressed that if Russia used the sham referendums in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine as a pretext for annexing those territories, this would foreclose all possibility of negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. António Guterres, the UN Secretary General, stated that Russia's decision to annex parts of the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia oblasts of Ukraine after holding sham referendums there would be a violation of the Principles of the UN Charter and international law. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

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Air defence destroys 20 Russian missiles over capital and Kyiv Oblast

Ukraine’s Air Defence Forces destroyed 20 Russian targets over the city of Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast on the night of 20-21 September. The Kyiv City Military Administration has reported that Russian forces launched Kh-101/555/55 cruise missiles. Source: Serhii Popko, Head of Kyiv City Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "Another Russian missile attack on Kyiv. Previously, approximately 10 Tu-95MS strategic aviation aircraft launched X-101/555/55 cruise missiles. Assets and personnel of the Air Force destroyed over 20 enemy targets. (The Air Force will publish official information on the number and types of downed air targets after they collect all the information)." Details: Popko said missile pieces fell in several districts of Kyiv. Damage to a gas pipe was recorded in Shevchenkivskyi District. Early reports say there was no fire. Non-residential premises and parked cars were damaged by pieces of a missile in Darnytskyi district. There is a fire. Information on casualties and destruction is being established. The missile threat in Kyiv had lasted for more than two hours. Popko added that the city of Kyiv has now survived more than 1,000 hours of air-raid warnings since the beginning of the full-scale invasion – that is, one and a half months of continuous alarm. Background: An explosion occurred in the Darnytskyi district of the Ukrainian capital during an air-raid warning on the early morning of 21 September, injuring seven people. The pieces of missiles also fell in the Holosiivskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts of the city, damaging a gas pipe and windows in the five-storey building. Firefighters are extinguishing the fires.

Air defence destroys XX Russian missiles over capital and Kyiv Oblast

Ukraine’s Air Defence Forces destroyed XX Russian targets over the city of Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast on the night of XX-XX September. The Kyiv City Military Administration has reported that Russian forces launched Kh-XXX/XXX/XX cruise missiles. Source: Serhii Popko, Head of Kyiv City Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "Another Russian missile attack on Kyiv. Previously, approximately XX Tu-XXMS strategic aviation aircraft launched X-XXX/XXX/XX cruise missiles. Assets and personnel of the Air Force destroyed over XX enemy targets. (The Air Force will publish official information on the number and types of downed air targets after they collect all the information)." Details: Popko said missile pieces fell in several districts of Kyiv. Damage to a gas pipe was recorded in Shevchenkivskyi District. Early reports say there was no fire. Non-residential premises and parked cars were damaged by pieces of a missile in Darnytskyi district. There is a fire. Information on casualties and destruction is being established. The missile threat in Kyiv had lasted for more than two hours. Popko added that the city of Kyiv has now survived more than X,XXX hours of air-raid warnings since the beginning of the full-scale invasion – that is, one and a half months of continuous alarm. Background: An explosion occurred in the Darnytskyi district of the Ukrainian capital during an air-raid warning on the early morning of XX September, injuring seven people. The pieces of missiles also fell in the Holosiivskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts of the city, damaging a gas pipe and windows in the five-storey building. Firefighters are extinguishing the fires.

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"We will find the killers": Zelenskyy reacts to video of Ukrainian serviceman being shot

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reacted to the video of Russian invaders shooting a Ukrainian soldier who said "Slava Ukraini (Glory to Ukraine)!" Source: Zelenskyy in his video address Quote from Zelenskyy: "Today a video has emerged of the invaders brutally killing a soldier who bravely said to their faces, ‘Glory to Ukraine!’ I want us all to respond together, in unity, to his words: ‘Glory to the hero! Glory to the heroes! Glory to Ukraine!’ And we will find the killers." Details: Zelenskyy added that Russian invaders kill for one word and the dream of Ukraine. Background: On 5 March, a horrific video appeared on the internet showing an unarmed Ukrainian prisoner of war being shot by the Russians after saying "Glory to Ukraine!" The Security Service of Ukraine has opened criminal proceedings regarding the video in which Russian invaders shot the Ukrainian soldier. Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets called the shooting of the Ukrainian soldier "another Russian war crime". Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to investigate the circumstances of the shooting of the Ukrainian prisoner of war.

"We will find the killers": Zelenskyy reacts to video of Ukrainian serviceman being shot

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reacted to the video of Russian invaders shooting a Ukrainian soldier who said "Slava Ukraini (Glory to Ukraine)!" Source: Zelenskyy in his video address Quote from Zelenskyy: "Today a video has emerged of the invaders brutally killing a soldier who bravely said to their faces, ‘Glory to Ukraine!’ I want us all to respond together, in unity, to his words: ‘Glory to the hero! Glory to the heroes! Glory to Ukraine!’ And we will find the killers." Details: Zelenskyy added that Russian invaders kill for one word and the dream of Ukraine. Background: On X March, a horrific video appeared on the internet showing an unarmed Ukrainian prisoner of war being shot by the Russians after saying "Glory to Ukraine!" The Security Service of Ukraine has opened criminal proceedings regarding the video in which Russian invaders shot the Ukrainian soldier. Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets called the shooting of the Ukrainian soldier "another Russian war crime". Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to investigate the circumstances of the shooting of the Ukrainian prisoner of war.

rosija,obstril

Russian Defence Ministry orders batch of the latest hypersonic missiles

The Russian Defence Ministry has ordered an additional batch of the latest Zircon hypersonic missiles from the industry, Kremlin propagandists report. Source: Kremlin-alighed "TASS" media agency, citing its sources Details: It is reported that the additional contract refers to several dozen missiles. The order should be done in 2023. The Russian Defence Ministry has not officially disclosed this information. Note: In November 2021, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that tests of the Zircon hypersonic cruise missile were being completed in Russia and that it would enter service with the country's Navy beginning in 2022.

Russian Defence Ministry orders batch of the latest hypersonic missiles

The Russian Defence Ministry has ordered an additional batch of the latest Zircon hypersonic missiles from the industry, Kremlin propagandists report. Source: Kremlin-alighed "TASS" media agency, citing its sources Details: It is reported that the additional contract refers to several dozen missiles. The order should be done in XXXX. The Russian Defence Ministry has not officially disclosed this information. Note: In November XXXX, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that tests of the Zircon hypersonic cruise missile were being completed in Russia and that it would enter service with the country's Navy beginning in XXXX.

airforces,vijna

Ukraine to receive Patriot, we should wait for official information – Air Force

Ukraine will receive Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems, but it is worth waiting for official information from authorised persons. Source: Yurii Ihnat, Spokesperson of the Air Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on air of the national 24/7 broadcast; response of the Ministry of National Defence of Poland to the information request of Ukrinform news agency Quote from Ihnat: "Definitely, the Patriot will be in Ukraine. The decision has been made, and people are learning [how to use these systems – ed.]... When you see that the commander of the Air Force is testing at the wheel of a Patriot, it will definitely be in Ukraine. Or we will announce the first Ruscist plane that will be shot down by a Patriot (they can shoot down targets up to 150 kilometres away)." Details: On 7 March, several media outlets, referring to the Spanish media La Razon, which published an interview with Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak, wrote that Ukraine had already received the Patriot air defence system. At the same time, the ministry noted to Ukrinform that the mention in the Spanish edition of the Polish minister's receipt of the Patriot air defence system by Ukraine was apparently due to an error during translation. In an interview with La Razon, Błaszczak did not say that Ukraine had already received the Patriot air defence system, but claimed that the favourable decision to transfer this air defence system to Kyiv was made thanks to the efforts of Poland, the ministry states.

Ukraine to receive Patriot, we should wait for official information – Air Force

Ukraine will receive Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems, but it is worth waiting for official information from authorised persons. Source: Yurii Ihnat, Spokesperson of the Air Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on air of the national XX/X broadcast; response of the Ministry of National Defence of Poland to the information request of Ukrinform news agency Quote from Ihnat: "Definitely, the Patriot will be in Ukraine. The decision has been made, and people are learning [how to use these systems – ed.]... When you see that the commander of the Air Force is testing at the wheel of a Patriot, it will definitely be in Ukraine. Or we will announce the first Ruscist plane that will be shot down by a Patriot (they can shoot down targets up to XXX kilometres away)." Details: On X March, several media outlets, referring to the Spanish media La Razon, which published an interview with Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak, wrote that Ukraine had already received the Patriot air defence system. At the same time, the ministry noted to Ukrinform that the mention in the Spanish edition of the Polish minister's receipt of the Patriot air defence system by Ukraine was apparently due to an error during translation. In an interview with La Razon, Błaszczak did not say that Ukraine had already received the Patriot air defence system, but claimed that the favourable decision to transfer this air defence system to Kyiv was made thanks to the efforts of Poland, the ministry states.

donetsk-region,vijna

Ukrainian defenders drive Russians out positions near Andriivka, gain success near Staromaiorske in Donetsk Oblast

Andrii Kovalov, Spokesman for the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces, stated that the Ukrainian troops had succeeded in the area of Staromaiorske on the southern front, and the defenders are also advancing near Bakhmut. Source: Kovalov at a briefing; Military Media Center Quote: "[The Armed Forces of Ukraine] were successful in the area of Staromaiorske. [The Ukrainians are] gaining a foothold in the reclaimed territories. The enemy continues to put up strong resistance, moving its units and using reserves." Details: The Defence Forces also drove the Russians out of their positions near Andriivka on the Bakhmut front. The spokesman said Ukrainian troops are conducting offensive operations north and south of the city of Bakhmut: "In the course of the offensive and assault operations by the Defence Forces, the enemy was forced to withdraw from its positions in the area of Andriivka". At the same time, the Russians unsuccessfully advanced in the areas northwest of Orikhovo-Vasylivka, south of Ivanivske and west of Klishchiivka.

Ukrainian defenders drive Russians out positions near Andriivka, gain success near Staromaiorske in Donetsk Oblast

Andrii Kovalov, Spokesman for the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces, stated that the Ukrainian troops had succeeded in the area of Staromaiorske on the southern front, and the defenders are also advancing near Bakhmut. Source: Kovalov at a briefing; Military Media Center Quote: "[The Armed Forces of Ukraine] were successful in the area of Staromaiorske. [The Ukrainians are] gaining a foothold in the reclaimed territories. The enemy continues to put up strong resistance, moving its units and using reserves." Details: The Defence Forces also drove the Russians out of their positions near Andriivka on the Bakhmut front. The spokesman said Ukrainian troops are conducting offensive operations north and south of the city of Bakhmut: "In the course of the offensive and assault operations by the Defence Forces, the enemy was forced to withdraw from its positions in the area of Andriivka". At the same time, the Russians unsuccessfully advanced in the areas northwest of Orikhovo-Vasylivka, south of Ivanivske and west of Klishchiivka.

rosija,vijna,zhertvi,khersonska-oblast

Teenager injured in Russian shelling of Urozhaine settlement

On Tuesday, Russian invaders shelled the village of Urozhaine in the Kherson Oblast. A 17-year-old boy was injured. Source: Oblast State Administration on Telegram Details: It is reported that the Ukrainian military took the victim to the nearest medical facility. Doctors provide him with the necessary assistance, and the boy's condition is satisfactory.

Teenager injured in Russian shelling of Urozhaine settlement

On Tuesday, Russian invaders shelled the village of Urozhaine in the Kherson Oblast. A XX-year-old boy was injured. Source: Oblast State Administration on Telegram Details: It is reported that the Ukrainian military took the victim to the nearest medical facility. Doctors provide him with the necessary assistance, and the boy's condition is satisfactory.

ssha,vijna,counteroffensive

Ukraine is ready for counteroffensive, but the fight will be lengthy – Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff

General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US military, has stated that the fighting in Ukraine has recently stepped up. Source: Milley in an interview with Associated Press, as reported by European Pravda Quote: "There’s activity throughout Russian-occupied Ukraine and fighting has picked up a bit," Milley stressed. Details: He said that the US assessed the Ukrainian military to be well-prepared "for whatever they do — they choose to fight in the offensive fight or in the defense". Milley added that the fighting will be challenging and will last for a long time. Quote: "There will be days you see a lot of activity and there will be days you may see very little activity. There will be offensive actions and defense actions. So this will be a back-and-forth fight for a considerable length of time," he said Details: Milley stressed that the training and weapons provided by the Western allies had prepared the Ukrainian military well for the counteroffensive. "So I think they’re prepared for what they think they need to do, no matter what type of operation they run," he pointed out. Background: Earlier, Milley said that Ukraine was "very well prepared" for the counteroffensive, but that it was "too early to tell what outcomes are going to happen". The United States reportedly believes that it and its allies have sufficiently provided Ukraine with military assistance for a counteroffensive. In mid-May, the media reported that Ukrainian troops had begun "formation" operations ahead of a long-awaited counteroffensive against Russian forces.

Ukraine is ready for counteroffensive, but the fight will be lengthy – Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff

General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US military, has stated that the fighting in Ukraine has recently stepped up. Source: Milley in an interview with Associated Press, as reported by European Pravda Quote: "There’s activity throughout Russian-occupied Ukraine and fighting has picked up a bit," Milley stressed. Details: He said that the US assessed the Ukrainian military to be well-prepared "for whatever they do — they choose to fight in the offensive fight or in the defense". Milley added that the fighting will be challenging and will last for a long time. Quote: "There will be days you see a lot of activity and there will be days you may see very little activity. There will be offensive actions and defense actions. So this will be a back-and-forth fight for a considerable length of time," he said Details: Milley stressed that the training and weapons provided by the Western allies had prepared the Ukrainian military well for the counteroffensive. "So I think they’re prepared for what they think they need to do, no matter what type of operation they run," he pointed out. Background: Earlier, Milley said that Ukraine was "very well prepared" for the counteroffensive, but that it was "too early to tell what outcomes are going to happen". The United States reportedly believes that it and its allies have sufficiently provided Ukraine with military assistance for a counteroffensive. In mid-May, the media reported that Ukrainian troops had begun "formation" operations ahead of a long-awaited counteroffensive against Russian forces.

vibukh,kharkiv

Explosions rocked Kharkiv at night: air defence systems were online

On the night of 15 June, explosions were heard in Kharkiv, and air defence forces were operating. Source: Suspilne, Ukraine's public broadcaster, on Telegram; National Police in Kharkiv Oblast on Telegram Details: Suspilne reported the sounds of two explosions in Kharkiv at around 01:40. At 01:45, there was information about the third explosion in the city. The National Police reported that the Russians had started attacking Kharkiv Oblast again. "Do not ignore air-raid warnings. Stay in the shelters. Report enemy strikes, destruction, and wounded to the 102 special line," the police urged the residents. The air-raid warning was issued in the city and the namesake oblast. Update at 07:55: In the morning, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said that the nighttime explosions heard in the city were the result of Ukrainian air defence forces. "The explosions that Kharkiv residents heard at night were the result of our air defence system hitting enemy targets. The Shahed drones that were flying towards the city were shot down near Kharkiv," Terekhov posted on Telegram.

Explosions rocked Kharkiv at night: air defence systems were online

On the night of XX June, explosions were heard in Kharkiv, and air defence forces were operating. Source: Suspilne, Ukraine's public broadcaster, on Telegram; National Police in Kharkiv Oblast on Telegram Details: Suspilne reported the sounds of two explosions in Kharkiv at around XX:XX. At XX:XX, there was information about the third explosion in the city. The National Police reported that the Russians had started attacking Kharkiv Oblast again. "Do not ignore air-raid warnings. Stay in the shelters. Report enemy strikes, destruction, and wounded to the XXX special line," the police urged the residents. The air-raid warning was issued in the city and the namesake oblast. Update at XX:XX: In the morning, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said that the nighttime explosions heard in the city were the result of Ukrainian air defence forces. "The explosions that Kharkiv residents heard at night were the result of our air defence system hitting enemy targets. The Shahed drones that were flying towards the city were shot down near Kharkiv," Terekhov posted on Telegram.

okupacia,khersonska-oblast

Invaders stage "street fights" in Kherson, accusing Armed Forces of Ukraine – Operational Сommand Pivden (South)

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — SUNDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2022, 15:42 The invaders are trying to accuse the Ukrainian military of waging thoughtless street battles in cities, shooting on the streets of Kherson and passing it off as counter-sabotage measures. Source: Operational Сommand Pivden (South) Quote: "The occupying forces resort to provocations: they are shooting on the streets of Kherson and other settlements, making it seem as counter-sabotage measures, accusing the Armed Forces of Ukraine of reckless street battles among the civilian population. The terrorist forces themselves are firing on civilian homes, civilian and critical infrastructure, violating international humanitarian law, laws and customs of war... Spot checks are being intensified in the occupied settlements, but now they are looking not only for "Ukrainian Nazis", but also for their own people who flee the battlefield, dress in civilian clothes, and are looking for ways to evacuate."

Invaders stage "street fights" in Kherson, accusing Armed Forces of Ukraine – Operational Сommand Pivden (South)

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — SUNDAY, XX SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX The invaders are trying to accuse the Ukrainian military of waging thoughtless street battles in cities, shooting on the streets of Kherson and passing it off as counter-sabotage measures. Source: Operational Сommand Pivden (South) Quote: "The occupying forces resort to provocations: they are shooting on the streets of Kherson and other settlements, making it seem as counter-sabotage measures, accusing the Armed Forces of Ukraine of reckless street battles among the civilian population. The terrorist forces themselves are firing on civilian homes, civilian and critical infrastructure, violating international humanitarian law, laws and customs of war... Spot checks are being intensified in the occupied settlements, but now they are looking not only for "Ukrainian Nazis", but also for their own people who flee the battlefield, dress in civilian clothes, and are looking for ways to evacuate."

odesa,rosija,vijna,obstril

In Odesa, the logistics warehouse burned down: the Russians fired 14 missiles on the south

ALYONA MAZURENKO — MONDAY, 20 JUNE 2022, 18:11 In Odesa, as a result of a missile hit on 20 June, a logistics food warehouse burned down; there were no casualties among civilians. Source: Suspilne Details: Pivden [South] Operational Command reported that the fire on an area of ​​over 300 square metres was extinguished. In total, 14 missile strikes were carried out in the south of the country within three hours: on Ochakiv, on the Danube mouth, on the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district of Odesa region, and on Odesa itself. Natalia Humeniuk, the head of the press centre of the Defenсe Forces of the South of Ukraine, said that four missiles were fired on Ochakiv, the rest - in the Odesa region. A Russian missile was also shot down over Odesa in the morning. As a result, 80 windows in the city were damaged.

In Odesa, the logistics warehouse burned down: the Russians fired XX missiles on the south

ALYONA MAZURENKO — MONDAY, XX JUNE XXXX, XX:XX In Odesa, as a result of a missile hit on XX June, a logistics food warehouse burned down; there were no casualties among civilians. Source: Suspilne Details: Pivden [South] Operational Command reported that the fire on an area of ​​over XXX square metres was extinguished. In total, XX missile strikes were carried out in the south of the country within three hours: on Ochakiv, on the Danube mouth, on the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district of Odesa region, and on Odesa itself. Natalia Humeniuk, the head of the press centre of the Defenсe Forces of the South of Ukraine, said that four missiles were fired on Ochakiv, the rest - in the Odesa region. A Russian missile was also shot down over Odesa in the morning. As a result, XX windows in the city were damaged.

odeska-oblast,kultura

"Beat Russification!": monument to Pushkin demolished in Odesa Oblast

A monument to the Russian poet Alexander Pushkin was dismantled in the city of Ananiv, Odesa Oblast.Source: Suspilne public broadcaster citing press service of Ananiv urban territorial hromadaDetails: The bust was dismantled in accordance with the order of the Ananiv city mayor. The work was carried out by the employees of municipal service Misto-service. Traces of red paint and the inscription "Beat the Russification!" are visible on the pedestal.

"Beat Russification!": monument to Pushkin demolished in Odesa Oblast

A monument to the Russian poet Alexander Pushkin was dismantled in the city of Ananiv, Odesa Oblast.Source: Suspilne public broadcaster citing press service of Ananiv urban territorial hromadaDetails: The bust was dismantled in accordance with the order of the Ananiv city mayor. The work was carried out by the employees of municipal service Misto-service. Traces of red paint and the inscription "Beat the Russification!" are visible on the pedestal.

dnipropetrovska-oblast,vijna,zhertvi

Russians attack Nikopol, killing woman

The Russians deployed artillery to attack Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on 20 November. An elderly woman was killed in the attack. Source: Serhii Lysak, the Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "The occupiers killed an 83-year-old woman during the artillery shelling of Nikopol. A 53-year-old man was injured." Details: Lysak said that three houses, two outbuildings, a car, an electrical transmission line, and a gas pipeline were damaged due to the attack. Information about the damage and casualties is currently being clarified.

Russians attack Nikopol, killing woman

The Russians deployed artillery to attack Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on XX November. An elderly woman was killed in the attack. Source: Serhii Lysak, the Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "The occupiers killed an XX-year-old woman during the artillery shelling of Nikopol. A XX-year-old man was injured." Details: Lysak said that three houses, two outbuildings, a car, an electrical transmission line, and a gas pipeline were damaged due to the attack. Information about the damage and casualties is currently being clarified.

kyrgyzstan,rosija,kazahstan,vijna

Kyrgyzstan threatens to sentence its citizens in Russia for participating in war against Ukraine

ALONA MAZURENKO — WEDNESDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2022, 18:20 The embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Russia reminded its fellow citizens living in Russia of criminal sanctions for participation in military operations. Source: Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Russia Quote: "The Kyrgyzstan Embassy in Russia warns citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic who are temporarily residing in the Russian Federation against participating in armed conflicts or military operations on the territory of foreign states, since doing so is subject to criminal sanctions. If citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic receive a call to participate in any military operation, the embassy asks them to immediately contact the diplomatic mission of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Russian Federation." Details: The embassy published its statement in response to the Russian Federation simplifying the procedure for foreigners to obtain Russian citizenship if they have signed a contract for service in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. According to the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan, any Kyrgyz citizen who commits the above-mentioned actions faces a penalty of up to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property. A similar message had previously been published by Uzbekistan. Quote: "The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the Russian Federation warns compatriots against creating volunteer battalions and/or participating in military operations on the territory of foreign states, actions that are subject to criminal sanctions." Details: Citizens of Uzbekistan who decide to engage in "mercenary activities" face a sentence of up to 10 years in prison. In Kazakhstan, there are also criminal sanctions for participation by citizens of that country in military operations on the territory of foreign states. Article 172 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan ("Intentional illegal participation by a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan in armed conflict or military actions in the territory of a foreign state in the absence of signs of mercenary activity") provides for criminal sanctions in the form of imprisonment for a term of 5 to 9 years.

Kyrgyzstan threatens to sentence its citizens in Russia for participating in war against Ukraine

ALONA MAZURENKO — WEDNESDAY, XX SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX The embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Russia reminded its fellow citizens living in Russia of criminal sanctions for participation in military operations. Source: Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Russia Quote: "The Kyrgyzstan Embassy in Russia warns citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic who are temporarily residing in the Russian Federation against participating in armed conflicts or military operations on the territory of foreign states, since doing so is subject to criminal sanctions. If citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic receive a call to participate in any military operation, the embassy asks them to immediately contact the diplomatic mission of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Russian Federation." Details: The embassy published its statement in response to the Russian Federation simplifying the procedure for foreigners to obtain Russian citizenship if they have signed a contract for service in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. According to the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan, any Kyrgyz citizen who commits the above-mentioned actions faces a penalty of up to XX years in prison with confiscation of property. A similar message had previously been published by Uzbekistan. Quote: "The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the Russian Federation warns compatriots against creating volunteer battalions and/or participating in military operations on the territory of foreign states, actions that are subject to criminal sanctions." Details: Citizens of Uzbekistan who decide to engage in "mercenary activities" face a sentence of up to XX years in prison. In Kazakhstan, there are also criminal sanctions for participation by citizens of that country in military operations on the territory of foreign states. Article XXX of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan ("Intentional illegal participation by a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan in armed conflict or military actions in the territory of a foreign state in the absence of signs of mercenary activity") provides for criminal sanctions in the form of imprisonment for a term of X to X years.

luganska-oblast,vijna

Luhansk Region: Russians open fire on Shipilovo in the middle of the night, 11 people under the rubble

OLENA ROSHCHINA - SUNDAY, 8 MAY 2022, 08:03 On the night of 7-8 May, Russian troops opened fire on Shipilovo in Luhansk Region, with 11 people caught under the rubble of a two-storey house, according to a preliminary report. Source: Serhii Haidai, head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration Quote from Haidai: "The Russians opened fire on Shipilovo at night. A two-storey house there has been destroyed. According to preliminary reports, 11 people were found under the rubble. Four houses were damaged in Rubizhne, nine in Sievierodonetsk, and two more in Lysychansk. One injured person has been evacuated". Details: At 16:37 on 7 May, a Russian airstrike in Bilohorivka sparked fires in a school building and a cultural centre. It took almost four hours to extinguish the fire, two bodies were found beneath the rubble, and 60 more people remain under the ruins. Thirty people have been freed from under the rubble, seven of whom were injured. Also on Saturday afternoon, Russian troops shelled Pryvillia with Grad and Uragan MLRSs [Multiple Launch Rocket Systems]. An 11-year-old and a 14-year-old boy were killed, their 69-year-old grandmother and the 12- and 8-year-old sisters of the victims were seriously injured and hospitalised. "As it turned out, the grandmother and her grandchildren left the shelter for a few minutes and it was at that time that the enemy struck the town," Haidai said. Quote from Haidai: "As for the situation on the front: the unit of the invading troops is continuing its offensive in the Popasna and Sievierodonetsk areas. In the Luhansk and Donetsk regions over the past day, 9 enemy attacks were repelled, and 19 tanks, 20 units of armoured combat vehicles, 4 special armoured vehicles, 6 vehicles and 1 unit of special engineering equipment were destroyed. Air defence units shot down 1 enemy Mi-28N attack helicopter and 6 Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicles."

Luhansk Region: Russians open fire on Shipilovo in the middle of the night, XX people under the rubble

OLENA ROSHCHINA - SUNDAY, X MAY XXXX, XX:XX On the night of X-X May, Russian troops opened fire on Shipilovo in Luhansk Region, with XX people caught under the rubble of a two-storey house, according to a preliminary report. Source: Serhii Haidai, head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration Quote from Haidai: "The Russians opened fire on Shipilovo at night. A two-storey house there has been destroyed. According to preliminary reports, XX people were found under the rubble. Four houses were damaged in Rubizhne, nine in Sievierodonetsk, and two more in Lysychansk. One injured person has been evacuated". Details: At XX:XX on X May, a Russian airstrike in Bilohorivka sparked fires in a school building and a cultural centre. It took almost four hours to extinguish the fire, two bodies were found beneath the rubble, and XX more people remain under the ruins. Thirty people have been freed from under the rubble, seven of whom were injured. Also on Saturday afternoon, Russian troops shelled Pryvillia with Grad and Uragan MLRSs [Multiple Launch Rocket Systems]. An XX-year-old and a XX-year-old boy were killed, their XX-year-old grandmother and the XX- and X-year-old sisters of the victims were seriously injured and hospitalised. "As it turned out, the grandmother and her grandchildren left the shelter for a few minutes and it was at that time that the enemy struck the town," Haidai said. Quote from Haidai: "As for the situation on the front: the unit of the invading troops is continuing its offensive in the Popasna and Sievierodonetsk areas. In the Luhansk and Donetsk regions over the past day, X enemy attacks were repelled, and XX tanks, XX units of armoured combat vehicles, X special armoured vehicles, X vehicles and X unit of special engineering equipment were destroyed. Air defence units shot down X enemy Mi-XXN attack helicopter and X Orlan-XX unmanned aerial vehicles."

donetsk,vibukh,okupacia

Russian media report fire at Donetsk railway station, allegedly due to shelling

FRIDAY, 5 AUGUST 2022, 14:40 Russian media are claiming that a railway station building in Donetsk is on fire after being attacked [by the Armed Forces of Ukraine]. Source: Kremlin-aligned Russian news agency RIA Novosti; the occupiers’ so-called territorial defence headquarters on Telegram Details: According to representatives of the self-proclaimed republic, the fire broke out in one of the railway stations in the Kyiv district of Donetsk. One person was injured. Additionally: Ukrainska Pravda has asked the military to comment. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

Russian media report fire at Donetsk railway station, allegedly due to shelling

FRIDAY, X AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX Russian media are claiming that a railway station building in Donetsk is on fire after being attacked [by the Armed Forces of Ukraine]. Source: Kremlin-aligned Russian news agency RIA Novosti; the occupiers’ so-called territorial defence headquarters on Telegram Details: According to representatives of the self-proclaimed republic, the fire broke out in one of the railway stations in the Kyiv district of Donetsk. One person was injured. Additionally: Ukrainska Pravda has asked the military to comment. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

zelensky,sanktsiji,rosija

New sanctions package will limit Russia's profits in Europe − Zelenskyy

A new package of EU sanctions will limit Russia's profits in Europe and will be able to block the ways in which Russia is bypassing existing restrictions, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. Source: Zelenskyy in his evening video address on 21 June Quote: "A new package of EU sanctions against Russia has finally been approved. Some of its regulations were prepared based on the proposals of the International Sanctions Group chaired by Michael McFaul and Andrii Yermak. This package will further limit the profits Russia has received in Europe until now, and will also block some of the routes by which the previously imposed sanctions have been circumvented. This is now one of the priority tasks." Zelenskyy reminded us that the terrorist state still has access to various products, components, and technological and financial schemes created by "those in the world who still value freedom and international law". He stressed that Ukraine had made all its partners aware of how critical it is to block all ways of getting around sanctions. "Russia must be completely isolated for as long as Russia's main exports are evil and death," concluded Zelenskyy. Previously: On Wednesday 21 June, permanent representatives of the EU approved the long-awaited 11th package of sanctions against Russia.

New sanctions package will limit Russia's profits in Europe − Zelenskyy

A new package of EU sanctions will limit Russia's profits in Europe and will be able to block the ways in which Russia is bypassing existing restrictions, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. Source: Zelenskyy in his evening video address on XX June Quote: "A new package of EU sanctions against Russia has finally been approved. Some of its regulations were prepared based on the proposals of the International Sanctions Group chaired by Michael McFaul and Andrii Yermak. This package will further limit the profits Russia has received in Europe until now, and will also block some of the routes by which the previously imposed sanctions have been circumvented. This is now one of the priority tasks." Zelenskyy reminded us that the terrorist state still has access to various products, components, and technological and financial schemes created by "those in the world who still value freedom and international law". He stressed that Ukraine had made all its partners aware of how critical it is to block all ways of getting around sanctions. "Russia must be completely isolated for as long as Russia's main exports are evil and death," concluded Zelenskyy. Previously: On Wednesday XX June, permanent representatives of the EU approved the long-awaited XXth package of sanctions against Russia.

deoccupation,khersonska-oblast

Some villages in Kherson Oblast completely destroyed; authorities help with essential needs

Some of the liberated settlements in Kherson Oblast have been completely destroyed. Residents of the liberated villages are in need of electricity, water, gas and firewood; postal and banking services are already available.Source: Radio Liberty media company; Pryazovia News, citing the authorities. Quote from Oleksandr Samoilenko, Head of the Kherson Oblast Council: "Today, there are about 100 settlements in Kherson Oblast that have been liberated from the occupiers. The bulk are located in the Beryslav district, which is in the north of Kherson Oblast. There are some that have been liberated for a long time, such as the former district centre of Novovorontsovka, Vysokopillia, and Velyka Oleksandrivka. These are mostly villages located around former district centres. To say that the infrastructure in these settlements has been completely destroyed is an understatement. I have personally been to some of them, and there are some settlements where not only the infrastructure has been destroyed, but all the buildings previously located there have been reduced to nothing." Details: Samoilenko has noted that the Oblast Council is now trying to supply food to people who have stayed in the liberated settlements. In addition, hubs are being created there to provide materials for the repair and restoration of buildings. According to the Head of the Oblast Council, Velyka Oleksandrivka will have gas supply restored in the very near future, but this is not the case in all settlements, so they are looking for alternative sources of heating, such as potbelly stoves. Samoilenko has said that there is currently a need in the liberated villages for generators, building material and means of communication. He has noted that Ukrposhta [the national postal service of Ukraine -ed.] is already delivering pensions in the liberated villages, and banks have also been able to reopen. However, he calls on residents of the liberated settlements to leave the oblast for the winter. Andrii Seletskyi, the head of Novovorontsovka District Military Administration, has said that the lack of electricity and water supply are the main problems of the liberated settlements. "It sometimes happens that people do not need food, because there is always something to eat in the village, but they do need awnings, for example, to cover roofs that were damaged during shelling, and plastic sheeting to cover windows or firewood to burn in stoves, because forest areas have been mined," Andrii Seletskyi said. Ukrainian military personnel are helping to clear mines from the area so that the villagers can put their cows out to graze. Seletskyi has noted that Novovorontsovka has wonderful fishing grounds that were not damaged by shelling, so he "held negotiations with the fishermen, and they are ready to work." Hanna Shostak-Kuchmiak, the head of Vysokopillia District Military Administration, has said that all settlements of the hromada have now been liberated from occupation and are restoring peaceful life. "The most important thing for us right now is the restoration of the energy sector. We are also working to restart gas networks. The main thing people need is light, gas and water. There have already been some achievements: there is light on eight streets, and this inspires hope that the water supply there will also be restored," she said. "We need to provide fuel and potbelly stoves to those who don't have them, because it is very difficult to provide gas heating within a short period of time. It will be done, but gradually. That's why we need to prepare and help people survive this winter," Shostak-Kuchmiak said. Mobile communication is already being restored in the Vysokopillia hromada, with 3 cell towers now operating in the settlements covered by the village council. The medical sector is also being reopened, the police and emergency services have started working, and shops are resuming work, Shostak-Kuchmiak has added.

Some villages in Kherson Oblast completely destroyed; authorities help with essential needs

Some of the liberated settlements in Kherson Oblast have been completely destroyed. Residents of the liberated villages are in need of electricity, water, gas and firewood; postal and banking services are already available.Source: Radio Liberty media company; Pryazovia News, citing the authorities. Quote from Oleksandr Samoilenko, Head of the Kherson Oblast Council: "Today, there are about XXX settlements in Kherson Oblast that have been liberated from the occupiers. The bulk are located in the Beryslav district, which is in the north of Kherson Oblast. There are some that have been liberated for a long time, such as the former district centre of Novovorontsovka, Vysokopillia, and Velyka Oleksandrivka. These are mostly villages located around former district centres. To say that the infrastructure in these settlements has been completely destroyed is an understatement. I have personally been to some of them, and there are some settlements where not only the infrastructure has been destroyed, but all the buildings previously located there have been reduced to nothing." Details: Samoilenko has noted that the Oblast Council is now trying to supply food to people who have stayed in the liberated settlements. In addition, hubs are being created there to provide materials for the repair and restoration of buildings. According to the Head of the Oblast Council, Velyka Oleksandrivka will have gas supply restored in the very near future, but this is not the case in all settlements, so they are looking for alternative sources of heating, such as potbelly stoves. Samoilenko has said that there is currently a need in the liberated villages for generators, building material and means of communication. He has noted that Ukrposhta [the national postal service of Ukraine -ed.] is already delivering pensions in the liberated villages, and banks have also been able to reopen. However, he calls on residents of the liberated settlements to leave the oblast for the winter. Andrii Seletskyi, the head of Novovorontsovka District Military Administration, has said that the lack of electricity and water supply are the main problems of the liberated settlements. "It sometimes happens that people do not need food, because there is always something to eat in the village, but they do need awnings, for example, to cover roofs that were damaged during shelling, and plastic sheeting to cover windows or firewood to burn in stoves, because forest areas have been mined," Andrii Seletskyi said. Ukrainian military personnel are helping to clear mines from the area so that the villagers can put their cows out to graze. Seletskyi has noted that Novovorontsovka has wonderful fishing grounds that were not damaged by shelling, so he "held negotiations with the fishermen, and they are ready to work." Hanna Shostak-Kuchmiak, the head of Vysokopillia District Military Administration, has said that all settlements of the hromada have now been liberated from occupation and are restoring peaceful life. "The most important thing for us right now is the restoration of the energy sector. We are also working to restart gas networks. The main thing people need is light, gas and water. There have already been some achievements: there is light on eight streets, and this inspires hope that the water supply there will also be restored," she said. "We need to provide fuel and potbelly stoves to those who don't have them, because it is very difficult to provide gas heating within a short period of time. It will be done, but gradually. That's why we need to prepare and help people survive this winter," Shostak-Kuchmiak said. Mobile communication is already being restored in the Vysokopillia hromada, with X cell towers now operating in the settlements covered by the village council. The medical sector is also being reopened, the police and emergency services have started working, and shops are resuming work, Shostak-Kuchmiak has added.

zbroja,vijna,zbrojni-sili,ukrajina

Ukrainian Defence Ministry posts photos of hit US-made Bradley IFV: Outstanding combat survivability

Hanna Maliar, Ukraine’s Deputy Defence Minister, has posted a photo of a Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) damaged by Russian forces, confirming the combat survivability of the vehicle following a direct hit. Source: Maliar on Telegram Quote from Maliar: "The first photo depicts a Ukrainian Bradley following a direct hit from a Grad rocket [BM-21 Grad – a self-propelled 122 mm multiple rocket launcher – ed.]. The second photo shows the crew of this Bradley successfully evacuating after the hit and further performing tasks on other vehicles. The damaged Bradley is undergoing repairs." Details: She said that the 47th Separate Mechanised Brigade reported that a Bradley IFV had sustained a direct missile hit to its turret and caught fire during a combat mission. The crew safely evacuated, and the driver moved the armoured vehicle to a safe position and extinguished it. One of the soldiers suffered a mild contusion. "This example proves that the outstanding combat survivability promised by the armoured vehicle manufacturer is not just words. Bradley helps to save the most precious thing – the lives of [our] servicemen. And steel can always be repaired. There is no vehicle that cannot be destroyed, there is a vehicle that saves lives," Maliar said.

Ukrainian Defence Ministry posts photos of hit US-made Bradley IFV: Outstanding combat survivability

Hanna Maliar, Ukraine’s Deputy Defence Minister, has posted a photo of a Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) damaged by Russian forces, confirming the combat survivability of the vehicle following a direct hit. Source: Maliar on Telegram Quote from Maliar: "The first photo depicts a Ukrainian Bradley following a direct hit from a Grad rocket [BM-XX Grad – a self-propelled XXX mm multiple rocket launcher – ed.]. The second photo shows the crew of this Bradley successfully evacuating after the hit and further performing tasks on other vehicles. The damaged Bradley is undergoing repairs." Details: She said that the XXth Separate Mechanised Brigade reported that a Bradley IFV had sustained a direct missile hit to its turret and caught fire during a combat mission. The crew safely evacuated, and the driver moved the armoured vehicle to a safe position and extinguished it. One of the soldiers suffered a mild contusion. "This example proves that the outstanding combat survivability promised by the armoured vehicle manufacturer is not just words. Bradley helps to save the most precious thing – the lives of [our] servicemen. And steel can always be repaired. There is no vehicle that cannot be destroyed, there is a vehicle that saves lives," Maliar said.

pozhezha,mns,vijna,kharkivska-oblast

Kharkiv Oblast: Russians fire on the Derhachi hromada, one dead one injured

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2022, 22:16 A woman was killed and a man was wounded as a result of Russian shelling in the Derhachi hromada [amalgamated territorial community] of Kharkiv Oblast on Tuesday. Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of the Kharkiv Oblast State Administration on Telegram; State Emergency Service of Ukraine Quote: "In the morning, the occupiers shelled the Derhachi hromada. As a result of a shell hit, a commercial facility caught on fire. Unfortunately, a 69-year-old woman died and one man was injured." FIRE AFTER SHELLING OF THE DERHACHI COMMUNITY, PHOTO STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE OF UKRAINE Details: According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, the fire covered an area of roughly 1,000 square metres. The fire was completely extinguished by 19:20. Additionally, Syniehubov said that last night 3 Russian missiles were launched at the city of Merefa. One was intercepted by an air defence system, but another struck the administrative building of the Southern Railway substation, partially destroying it. There are no casualties. 2 people were injured in Russia shelling in the village of Savyntsi, Izium district. Syniehubov noted that Russian forces in the Kharkiv region are focused on holding occupied positions and are preparing to resume the offensive. On Tuesday, near Izium, Russian troops conducted reconnaissance in the proximity of the settlement of Pasika. Ukrainian defenders inflicted losses on the Russian forces, forcing them to retreat.

Kharkiv Oblast: Russians fire on the Derhachi hromada, one dead one injured

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – TUESDAY, XX MAY XXXX, XX:XX A woman was killed and a man was wounded as a result of Russian shelling in the Derhachi hromada [amalgamated territorial community] of Kharkiv Oblast on Tuesday. Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of the Kharkiv Oblast State Administration on Telegram; State Emergency Service of Ukraine Quote: "In the morning, the occupiers shelled the Derhachi hromada. As a result of a shell hit, a commercial facility caught on fire. Unfortunately, a XX-year-old woman died and one man was injured." FIRE AFTER SHELLING OF THE DERHACHI COMMUNITY, PHOTO STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE OF UKRAINE Details: According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, the fire covered an area of roughly X,XXX square metres. The fire was completely extinguished by XX:XX. Additionally, Syniehubov said that last night X Russian missiles were launched at the city of Merefa. One was intercepted by an air defence system, but another struck the administrative building of the Southern Railway substation, partially destroying it. There are no casualties. X people were injured in Russia shelling in the village of Savyntsi, Izium district. Syniehubov noted that Russian forces in the Kharkiv region are focused on holding occupied positions and are preparing to resume the offensive. On Tuesday, near Izium, Russian troops conducted reconnaissance in the proximity of the settlement of Pasika. Ukrainian defenders inflicted losses on the Russian forces, forcing them to retreat.

rosija,vijna

Russia denies earlier announcements about taking grain from occupied territories of Ukraine

Anastasiia Kalatur – Thursday, 28 April 2022, 07:57 The news that the deputies of the Krasnoyarskiy Kray region [of Russia] supported the measure of sourcing grain from the Russian-occupied territory of Ukraine’s Kherson Region has disappeared from the website of the Krasnoyarskiy Kray Legislative Assembly. The story has been declared fake news. Source: Krasnoyarskiy Kray Legislative Assembly on Telegram Quote: "The Legislative Assembly’s official website had been hacked. The report about the alleged food supplies from Ukraine is fake. It has been deleted from the news feed." Details: The report remains accessible via the website’s cache. Earlier: On 27 April it was reported that Krasnoyarskiy Kray had decided to replenish the region’s agricultural stocks with illegal supplies from the occupied territories of Ukraine, as Krasnoyarskiy Kray is currently acutely short of vegetables and grain due to sanctions. Vladislav Zyryanov, Head of the Committee on Rural Affairs and Agricultural Policy, said that "this experience" could be "successfully" replicated by his "colleagues" from other regions of Russia in the future.

Russia denies earlier announcements about taking grain from occupied territories of Ukraine

Anastasiia Kalatur – Thursday, XX April XXXX, XX:XX The news that the deputies of the Krasnoyarskiy Kray region [of Russia] supported the measure of sourcing grain from the Russian-occupied territory of Ukraine’s Kherson Region has disappeared from the website of the Krasnoyarskiy Kray Legislative Assembly. The story has been declared fake news. Source: Krasnoyarskiy Kray Legislative Assembly on Telegram Quote: "The Legislative Assembly’s official website had been hacked. The report about the alleged food supplies from Ukraine is fake. It has been deleted from the news feed." Details: The report remains accessible via the website’s cache. Earlier: On XX April it was reported that Krasnoyarskiy Kray had decided to replenish the region’s agricultural stocks with illegal supplies from the occupied territories of Ukraine, as Krasnoyarskiy Kray is currently acutely short of vegetables and grain due to sanctions. Vladislav Zyryanov, Head of the Committee on Rural Affairs and Agricultural Policy, said that "this experience" could be "successfully" replicated by his "colleagues" from other regions of Russia in the future.

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30 defenders of Zmiinyi (Snake) Island have already been released from captivity, work continues

30 servicemen from Zmiinyi (Snake) Island have been released from Russian captivity. The work on releasing the rest of the soldiers from Russian captivity is underway. Source: Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament’s Commissioner for Human Rights, on Facebook Details: Lubinets has reported that his office held a meeting with relatives of military personnel from Zmiinyi (Snake) Island, who are now in captivity. Representatives of the Coordination Headquarters and the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine participated in the meeting. Quote from Lubinets: "During the meeting, the issue of the complexity of bringing our servicemen back from captivity was raised because it was the servicemen from Zmiinyi (Snake) who became the legend of this war... During the emotional conversation, representatives of various departments said that 30 prisoners of war from Zmiinyi (Snake) had already been released from captivity. Also, there are still Ukrainian servicemen in captivity, whom we will definitely release from Russian captivity. We continue to develop further mechanisms of cooperation with relatives, and together we discuss important issues related to bringing our defenders back." Details: The Commissioner for Human Rights did not give the number of soldiers from Zmiinyi (Snake) Island who remain in captivity. Lubinets noted that relatives who have any information about Ukrainian servicemen should report it to the competent authorities.

XX defenders of Zmiinyi (Snake) Island have already been released from captivity, work continues

XX servicemen from Zmiinyi (Snake) Island have been released from Russian captivity. The work on releasing the rest of the soldiers from Russian captivity is underway. Source: Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament’s Commissioner for Human Rights, on Facebook Details: Lubinets has reported that his office held a meeting with relatives of military personnel from Zmiinyi (Snake) Island, who are now in captivity. Representatives of the Coordination Headquarters and the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine participated in the meeting. Quote from Lubinets: "During the meeting, the issue of the complexity of bringing our servicemen back from captivity was raised because it was the servicemen from Zmiinyi (Snake) who became the legend of this war... During the emotional conversation, representatives of various departments said that XX prisoners of war from Zmiinyi (Snake) had already been released from captivity. Also, there are still Ukrainian servicemen in captivity, whom we will definitely release from Russian captivity. We continue to develop further mechanisms of cooperation with relatives, and together we discuss important issues related to bringing our defenders back." Details: The Commissioner for Human Rights did not give the number of soldiers from Zmiinyi (Snake) Island who remain in captivity. Lubinets noted that relatives who have any information about Ukrainian servicemen should report it to the competent authorities.

diti,okhorona-zdorovja,rosija,vijna

Shelling in Kyiv: one child killed, 4 people wounded

Due to the artillery shelling by the Russian invaders in Kyiv, Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital reported that one child was killed, two children and two other adults were injured. Source: TSN special correspondent Natalia Nagorna Details: One child got limb injuries, another one got minor limb injuries. In Kyiv, eyewitnesses report shelling of the city by multiple rocket launchers. In particular, traces of shells were seen near the Okhmatdyt hospital. Background: The air raids of the Russian invaders in the suburbs of Mariupol killed 4 people; one child is among 9 people who were wounded. In Okhtyrka, Sumy Region, one child was seriously injured during shelling on 25 February. He died on 26 February because of these injuries. On 25 February, Russian invaders shelled the orphanage in Vorzel near Kyiv, which housed 50 children.

Shelling in Kyiv: one child killed, X people wounded

Due to the artillery shelling by the Russian invaders in Kyiv, Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital reported that one child was killed, two children and two other adults were injured. Source: TSN special correspondent Natalia Nagorna Details: One child got limb injuries, another one got minor limb injuries. In Kyiv, eyewitnesses report shelling of the city by multiple rocket launchers. In particular, traces of shells were seen near the Okhmatdyt hospital. Background: The air raids of the Russian invaders in the suburbs of Mariupol killed X people; one child is among X people who were wounded. In Okhtyrka, Sumy Region, one child was seriously injured during shelling on XX February. He died on XX February because of these injuries. On XX February, Russian invaders shelled the orphanage in Vorzel near Kyiv, which housed XX children.

okupacia,lyman,donetsk-region,rosija

More bodies of those killed during occupation found in Lyman

ROMAN PETRENKO — SUNDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2022, 08:31 Bodies of another six people, who were killed during the Russian occupation, have been found in the liberated city of Lyman in Donetsk Oblast. Source: Pavlo Kyrylenko, the Head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration Quote: "On 15 October, Russians killed one civilian in Donetsk region, in Bakhmut. Additionally, another six civilians, killed by Russians during the occupation, have been found in Lyman." Details: According to Kyrylenko, three people were injured in the Oblast on 15 October.

More bodies of those killed during occupation found in Lyman

ROMAN PETRENKO — SUNDAY, XX OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX Bodies of another six people, who were killed during the Russian occupation, have been found in the liberated city of Lyman in Donetsk Oblast. Source: Pavlo Kyrylenko, the Head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration Quote: "On XX October, Russians killed one civilian in Donetsk region, in Bakhmut. Additionally, another six civilians, killed by Russians during the occupation, have been found in Lyman." Details: According to Kyrylenko, three people were injured in the Oblast on XX October.

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Chechen leader awards his 15-year-old son Hero of Chechnya title

Ramzan Kadyrov, Head of the Chechen Republic, has awarded his 15-year-old son Adam with the title of the Hero of the Chechen Republic. [The Chechen Republic is a federal subject of the Russian Federation; the Ukrainian parliament has recognised it as the temporarily Russian-occupied territory of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria – ed.] Source: Adam Delimhanov, member of the Russian State Duma and Kadyrov’s right hand, on Telegram; Radio Liberty Quote from Delimhanov: "It is with great pleasure that I congratulate my DEAR NEPHEW [...] Adam Ramzanovych Kadyrov on being awarded the highest title of the Chechen Republic, Hero of the Chechen Republic." Details: Delimhanov said Adam Kadyrov was an "example of an exceptionally well-educated, well-rounded and determined young person" and noted his achievements in mixed martial arts and shooting. He posted a photo of himself and Adam Kadyrov against the backdrop of a mural with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Radio Liberty reported that the Hero of the Chechen Republic is the highest state award in Chechnya. Decrees on its awarding are signed by the head of the republic, meaning that Ramzan Kadyrov awarded his minor son with the title. Ramzan Kadyrov was the first recipient of the title when he signed a decree awarding it to himself. Background: In August, Mykyta Zhuravel, 19, a Ukrainian who was arrested for burning a Quran in the Russian city of Volgograd, said he was assaulted in a Grozny pre-trial detention centre by Adam Kadyrov, 15, a son of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Ramzan Kadyrov said that he was proud of his son’s actions.

Chechen leader awards his XX-year-old son Hero of Chechnya title

Ramzan Kadyrov, Head of the Chechen Republic, has awarded his XX-year-old son Adam with the title of the Hero of the Chechen Republic. [The Chechen Republic is a federal subject of the Russian Federation; the Ukrainian parliament has recognised it as the temporarily Russian-occupied territory of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria – ed.] Source: Adam Delimhanov, member of the Russian State Duma and Kadyrov’s right hand, on Telegram; Radio Liberty Quote from Delimhanov: "It is with great pleasure that I congratulate my DEAR NEPHEW [...] Adam Ramzanovych Kadyrov on being awarded the highest title of the Chechen Republic, Hero of the Chechen Republic." Details: Delimhanov said Adam Kadyrov was an "example of an exceptionally well-educated, well-rounded and determined young person" and noted his achievements in mixed martial arts and shooting. He posted a photo of himself and Adam Kadyrov against the backdrop of a mural with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Radio Liberty reported that the Hero of the Chechen Republic is the highest state award in Chechnya. Decrees on its awarding are signed by the head of the republic, meaning that Ramzan Kadyrov awarded his minor son with the title. Ramzan Kadyrov was the first recipient of the title when he signed a decree awarding it to himself. Background: In August, Mykyta Zhuravel, XX, a Ukrainian who was arrested for burning a Quran in the Russian city of Volgograd, said he was assaulted in a Grozny pre-trial detention centre by Adam Kadyrov, XX, a son of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Ramzan Kadyrov said that he was proud of his son’s actions.

brovari,vijna

Russian aggressors fire on Brovary:  factory hit 

Iryna Balachuk - Tuesday, 22 March 2022, 15:44 On 22 March, Russian military forces fired artillery at the city of Brovary in the Kyiv region, and a shell fell on the territory of one of the factories. Source: Telegram of the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine According to the Office: "On 22 March, the armed forces of the Russian Federation carried out artillery shelling of the city of Brovary, Kyiv region. The shell hit the territory of one of the factories, damaging 7 buses and outbuildings." Details: According to preliminary data, there are no victims. The criminal proceeding is being investigated under Art. 438 (violation of the laws and customs of war) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Russian aggressors fire on Brovary:  factory hit 

Iryna Balachuk - Tuesday, XX March XXXX, XX:XX On XX March, Russian military forces fired artillery at the city of Brovary in the Kyiv region, and a shell fell on the territory of one of the factories. Source: Telegram of the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine According to the Office: "On XX March, the armed forces of the Russian Federation carried out artillery shelling of the city of Brovary, Kyiv region. The shell hit the territory of one of the factories, damaging X buses and outbuildings." Details: According to preliminary data, there are no victims. The criminal proceeding is being investigated under Art. XXX (violation of the laws and customs of war) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

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Estonian Chief of General Staff explained that he could help Ukrainian Armed Forces regain Crimea

Colonel Mart Wendla, the Chief of the General Staff of the Defence Forces of Estonia, believes that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are superior to the Russian Armed Forces in long-range artillery and strike accuracy. Source: Wendla in the Ukraina Stuudio programme on the ETV channel, ERR reports Details: The colonel called the 1,000km-long theatre of hostilities "quite diverse", where "on the Kherson front, from the Russian point of view, the defence is greatly helped by a large and wide river, which is difficult to cross". "The Zaporizhzhia front will obviously help the Ukrainians achieve their strategic goal of regaining Crimea, the prerequisite of which is the cutting of land routes of communication," Wendla believes. At the same time, he noted, "if in the rest of the oblasts there are an average of 400 defensive structures per region, then on the Zaporizhzhia front there were 1,400 of them," which, in his opinion, "testifies to the scale of the depth of the defence," so "the task Ukraine is facing is very serious". Wendla says, "Ukraine is able to use all its assets better and more accurately than the Russians because the Ukrainian Armed Forces have relatively good combat intelligence and therefore can use their troops as efficiently as possible". "Therefore, all these deep strikes serve the same purpose and isolate the troops on the battlefield from ammunition, sandwiches or whatever. It certainly helps the situation," Wendla noted. He also pointed to the "quite revealing fact" that "at a distance of 700 km, Russia cannot protect its own landing ship". In his opinion, this means that "the ability (of the Russian Federation) to protect its infrastructure on the Black Sea has actually been dealt quite a blow". Quote: "If we talk about the drones that are launched towards Moscow, then these are mainly drones of small weight, size and power. But at the same time, they achieve their goal and bring a sense of the front to Moscow", Wendla specified, expressing the opinion that these drones were most likely launched from Russian territory, and it is still unclear who is behind these attacks. In any case, the fact that explosions in Moscow have become an almost daily phenomenon is still telling. This shows that the structure of Moscow's air defence system does not correspond to modern threats". Background: The UK Intelligence reported that the Russian aviation at the front did not have a decisive operational effect. Before that, the US Department of Defence warned that the struggle that Ukraine faced in the war against Russia was not an easy one.

Estonian Chief of General Staff explained that he could help Ukrainian Armed Forces regain Crimea

Colonel Mart Wendla, the Chief of the General Staff of the Defence Forces of Estonia, believes that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are superior to the Russian Armed Forces in long-range artillery and strike accuracy. Source: Wendla in the Ukraina Stuudio programme on the ETV channel, ERR reports Details: The colonel called the X,XXXkm-long theatre of hostilities "quite diverse", where "on the Kherson front, from the Russian point of view, the defence is greatly helped by a large and wide river, which is difficult to cross". "The Zaporizhzhia front will obviously help the Ukrainians achieve their strategic goal of regaining Crimea, the prerequisite of which is the cutting of land routes of communication," Wendla believes. At the same time, he noted, "if in the rest of the oblasts there are an average of XXX defensive structures per region, then on the Zaporizhzhia front there were X,XXX of them," which, in his opinion, "testifies to the scale of the depth of the defence," so "the task Ukraine is facing is very serious". Wendla says, "Ukraine is able to use all its assets better and more accurately than the Russians because the Ukrainian Armed Forces have relatively good combat intelligence and therefore can use their troops as efficiently as possible". "Therefore, all these deep strikes serve the same purpose and isolate the troops on the battlefield from ammunition, sandwiches or whatever. It certainly helps the situation," Wendla noted. He also pointed to the "quite revealing fact" that "at a distance of XXX km, Russia cannot protect its own landing ship". In his opinion, this means that "the ability (of the Russian Federation) to protect its infrastructure on the Black Sea has actually been dealt quite a blow". Quote: "If we talk about the drones that are launched towards Moscow, then these are mainly drones of small weight, size and power. But at the same time, they achieve their goal and bring a sense of the front to Moscow", Wendla specified, expressing the opinion that these drones were most likely launched from Russian territory, and it is still unclear who is behind these attacks. In any case, the fact that explosions in Moscow have become an almost daily phenomenon is still telling. This shows that the structure of Moscow's air defence system does not correspond to modern threats". Background: The UK Intelligence reported that the Russian aviation at the front did not have a decisive operational effect. Before that, the US Department of Defence warned that the struggle that Ukraine faced in the war against Russia was not an easy one.

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Air-raid warning issued in several oblasts due to missile threat

An air-raid warning was issued in several regions because there was a threat of a Russian missile launch on the night of 10-11 November. Source: Ukraine’s Air Force on Telegram Details: The air-raid warning was issued in Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts. The Air Force stated that the missile was flying towards Poltava Oblast. The all-clear was given in all oblasts at around 03:00.

Air-raid warning issued in several oblasts due to missile threat

An air-raid warning was issued in several regions because there was a threat of a Russian missile launch on the night of XX-XX November. Source: Ukraine’s Air Force on Telegram Details: The air-raid warning was issued in Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts. The Air Force stated that the missile was flying towards Poltava Oblast. The all-clear was given in all oblasts at around XX:XX.

donetsk-region,vijna

Aggressors shell chemical plant in Donetsk region

Olha Hlushchenko - Tuesday, 5 April 2022, 03:25 Joint Forces Operation headquarters has reported that Russian invaders hit a phenol plant in the Donetsk region during shelling. Source: Joint Forces Operation Facebook page Details: Joint Forces Operation headquarters has stated that 7 hits to the phenol plant have been recorded, during which the following were damaged: 3 distillation columns; 3 collectors of marketable products, the inter-floor slabs of the oil distillation facility, material pipelines, an oil-tank car and metal structures. "There is no danger to the environment," the statement said.

Aggressors shell chemical plant in Donetsk region

Olha Hlushchenko - Tuesday, X April XXXX, XX:XX Joint Forces Operation headquarters has reported that Russian invaders hit a phenol plant in the Donetsk region during shelling. Source: Joint Forces Operation Facebook page Details: Joint Forces Operation headquarters has stated that X hits to the phenol plant have been recorded, during which the following were damaged: X distillation columns; X collectors of marketable products, the inter-floor slabs of the oil distillation facility, material pipelines, an oil-tank car and metal structures. "There is no danger to the environment," the statement said.

62346521d78c6,danilov,rosija,vijna

Danilov responds to Peskov: There are no "new territories of Russia", Russia's reality is defeat and collapse

Oleksii Danilov, the Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, reacted to the claim by Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson of the President of Russia, who stated that Russia will not leave the occupied territories of Ukraine voluntarily, and all "peaceful" agreements must take into account "new Russian territories." Source: Danilov on Twitter Quote: "There is no reality, which ‘new territories of Russia’ are a part of. It is time that the spokespeople of the Kremlin leave this condition of informational nonsense. The Russian reality is shame, defeat and collapse. There can be no ‘peaceful plan’ without taking these factors into account. Talking to Iblises (the leader of the devils in Islam – ed.) makes you detached from reality." Previously: Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson of the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, stated that any "peace" with Ukraine must proceed from the premise that the Russian army will not leave the captured territories or return control over them to Kyiv. Background: Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, is pretending that he wants to negotiate with Ukraine but the Ukrainian authorities have allegedly rejected his attempts. He is ready to continue the war until Kyiv changes its position. The USA believes that Russia may use diplomatic negotiations with Ukraine concerning stopping the war as a trick for improving its tactical position on the front. Great Britain also confirmed that Putin may use negotiations in order to gather troops before a renewed offensive. The analysts of the Institute of the Study of War are convinced that Putin has no interest in negotiations with Ukraine which would lead to stable peace but is instead trying to manipulate Western leaders, worsen the relations between Kyiv and its Western partners, and give his troops an opportunity to regroup. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, and his team state that the prerequisite of peaceful negotiations with Russia is the withdrawal of the Russian troops from Ukraine, and that the war will be over only after Ukraine liberates all its territories including Donbas and Crimea.

Danilov responds to Peskov: There are no "new territories of Russia", Russia's reality is defeat and collapse

Oleksii Danilov, the Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, reacted to the claim by Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson of the President of Russia, who stated that Russia will not leave the occupied territories of Ukraine voluntarily, and all "peaceful" agreements must take into account "new Russian territories." Source: Danilov on Twitter Quote: "There is no reality, which ‘new territories of Russia’ are a part of. It is time that the spokespeople of the Kremlin leave this condition of informational nonsense. The Russian reality is shame, defeat and collapse. There can be no ‘peaceful plan’ without taking these factors into account. Talking to Iblises (the leader of the devils in Islam – ed.) makes you detached from reality." Previously: Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson of the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, stated that any "peace" with Ukraine must proceed from the premise that the Russian army will not leave the captured territories or return control over them to Kyiv. Background: Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, is pretending that he wants to negotiate with Ukraine but the Ukrainian authorities have allegedly rejected his attempts. He is ready to continue the war until Kyiv changes its position. The USA believes that Russia may use diplomatic negotiations with Ukraine concerning stopping the war as a trick for improving its tactical position on the front. Great Britain also confirmed that Putin may use negotiations in order to gather troops before a renewed offensive. The analysts of the Institute of the Study of War are convinced that Putin has no interest in negotiations with Ukraine which would lead to stable peace but is instead trying to manipulate Western leaders, worsen the relations between Kyiv and its Western partners, and give his troops an opportunity to regroup. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, and his team state that the prerequisite of peaceful negotiations with Russia is the withdrawal of the Russian troops from Ukraine, and that the war will be over only after Ukraine liberates all its territories including Donbas and Crimea.

vijna,zaporizhzhja

Zaporizhzhia attacked at night by rockets and Shahed kamikaze drones

OLENA ROSHCHINA — TUESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2022, 08:58 Zaporizhzhia was attacked on the night of 17-18 October with rockets and an Iranian-made Shahed-136 kamikaze drone. Source: Oleksandr Starukh, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "The enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia again tonight. There was an airstrike using a Shahed UAV. The attack caused a fire at an infrastructure facility. One rocket hit a warehouse in one of the neighbourhoods of Zaporizhzhia." Details: There were no casualties from either attack, reported Starukh.

Zaporizhzhia attacked at night by rockets and Shahed kamikaze drones

OLENA ROSHCHINA — TUESDAY, XX OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX Zaporizhzhia was attacked on the night of XX-XX October with rockets and an Iranian-made Shahed-XXX kamikaze drone. Source: Oleksandr Starukh, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "The enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia again tonight. There was an airstrike using a Shahed UAV. The attack caused a fire at an infrastructure facility. One rocket hit a warehouse in one of the neighbourhoods of Zaporizhzhia." Details: There were no casualties from either attack, reported Starukh.

air-defense,patriot,airforces

Ukraine's Air Force: 50 Patriot batteries is ambitious but realistic goal

Colonel Yurii Ihnat, the spokesperson of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine believes it a very real goal for Ukraine to obtain five dozen Patriot surface-to-air missile systems to protect the skies from Russian missile attacks. Source: Ihnat on air of the national joint 24/7 newscast, cited by Army Inform Details: The officer recalled the words of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy who said Ukraine needed 50 batteries of Patriots. Quote: "This, of course, is a very ambitious goal, but we will go for it in any case. Both Patriot and SAMP-T work on ballistics, and we also can’t make it without other systems. This is both IRIS-T and NASAMS; these all are the basis of [Ukraine's] air defence, which should replace the old Soviet weapons. Therefore, numbers such as 50 batteries should not scare anyone. Yes, it is expensive, but it all will not come true at once. We will gradually strengthen our air defence of the Air Force, the Ground Forces and so on. And, of course, we are waiting for good news about the F-16s – we really need these aircraft."

Ukraine's Air Force: XX Patriot batteries is ambitious but realistic goal

Colonel Yurii Ihnat, the spokesperson of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine believes it a very real goal for Ukraine to obtain five dozen Patriot surface-to-air missile systems to protect the skies from Russian missile attacks. Source: Ihnat on air of the national joint XX/X newscast, cited by Army Inform Details: The officer recalled the words of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy who said Ukraine needed XX batteries of Patriots. Quote: "This, of course, is a very ambitious goal, but we will go for it in any case. Both Patriot and SAMP-T work on ballistics, and we also can’t make it without other systems. This is both IRIS-T and NASAMS; these all are the basis of [Ukraine's] air defence, which should replace the old Soviet weapons. Therefore, numbers such as XX batteries should not scare anyone. Yes, it is expensive, but it all will not come true at once. We will gradually strengthen our air defence of the Air Force, the Ground Forces and so on. And, of course, we are waiting for good news about the F-XXs – we really need these aircraft."

rozvidka,budanov,rosija,vijna

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence Chief reacts to "arrest in absentia" in Russia: I am pleased

Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence, has reacted ironically to his "arrest in absentia" in Russia and promised to work even better to counter the invaders. Source: Budanov in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda Quote: "You know how long I have been working, and it was sort of embarrassing that there were no decisions on me there. I am pleased. This is a good indicator of our work, and I promise to work even better." Background: On 21 April, a Russian court arrested Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence, in absentia in the case of the "terrorist attack" on the Kerch (Crimean) Bridge. Russians reportedly plan to put him on the international wanted list. Read also: When we regain Crimea, the Crimean Bridge will cease to exist – Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine's Intelligence Chief We have every chance to end the war with a victory this year – Ukraine's Defence Intelligence Chief

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence Chief reacts to "arrest in absentia" in Russia: I am pleased

Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence, has reacted ironically to his "arrest in absentia" in Russia and promised to work even better to counter the invaders. Source: Budanov in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda Quote: "You know how long I have been working, and it was sort of embarrassing that there were no decisions on me there. I am pleased. This is a good indicator of our work, and I promise to work even better." Background: On XX April, a Russian court arrested Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence, in absentia in the case of the "terrorist attack" on the Kerch (Crimean) Bridge. Russians reportedly plan to put him on the international wanted list. Read also: When we regain Crimea, the Crimean Bridge will cease to exist – Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine's Intelligence Chief We have every chance to end the war with a victory this year – Ukraine's Defence Intelligence Chief

rozvidka,rosija,vijna

UK MoD says Russia is failing to effectively use smoke camouflage in combat operations

Russian troops have failed to effectively apply their practice of smoke camouflage in combat operations in Ukraine. Source: UK Defence Intelligence, as reported by European Pravda Details: UK Defence Intelligence recalled that Russia conducted security exercises in the vicinity of the Crimean (Kerch) Bridge on 24 May. This included the creation of a smoke screen using TDA-3 truck-mounted smoke generators, which partially masked the bridge. The TDA-3 likely belonged to the 28th Brigade of Russia's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection Troops. Russian doctrine considers the use of smoke to be part of camouflage, on which they place a strong emphasis, the UK analysts emphasised. However, in practice, Russian camouflage has generally been ineffective in the war in Ukraine, likely due to the lack of a strong centralised planning system and low combat discipline at lower levels. Background: UK Intelligence has assessed one of Russia's information operations in the Black Sea, saying that such actions increase the risk of maritime accidents.

UK MoD says Russia is failing to effectively use smoke camouflage in combat operations

Russian troops have failed to effectively apply their practice of smoke camouflage in combat operations in Ukraine. Source: UK Defence Intelligence, as reported by European Pravda Details: UK Defence Intelligence recalled that Russia conducted security exercises in the vicinity of the Crimean (Kerch) Bridge on XX May. This included the creation of a smoke screen using TDA-X truck-mounted smoke generators, which partially masked the bridge. The TDA-X likely belonged to the XXth Brigade of Russia's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection Troops. Russian doctrine considers the use of smoke to be part of camouflage, on which they place a strong emphasis, the UK analysts emphasised. However, in practice, Russian camouflage has generally been ineffective in the war in Ukraine, likely due to the lack of a strong centralised planning system and low combat discipline at lower levels. Background: UK Intelligence has assessed one of Russia's information operations in the Black Sea, saying that such actions increase the risk of maritime accidents.

dnipro,rosija,zbrojni-sili,obstril

Russians fire 6 Calibre-type missiles on Dnipro from the Black Sea – 4 are shot down

ALONA MAZURENKO — TUESDAY, 28 JUNE 2022, 18:43 The Russian occupiers have fired 6 Calibre missiles on Dnipro from the Black Sea, and Ukrainian defenders managed to shoot down four of them. Source: Air Force Command Quote: "Today (28 June – ed.), at about 5.30 pm, the Russian occupiers struck with Calibre naval-based cruise missiles from the Black Sea. Six Ruscists’ missiles were aimed at the city of Dnipro." Details: Ukrainian defenders report that anti-aircraft missile units of the Skhid [East] Air Command managed to shoot down 4 Russian missiles. Valentyn Reznichenko, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, said that the railway infrastructure and an industrial enterprise in Dnipro had been destroyed due to "arrivals": "A car repair service company is on fire". In Synelnykove district, the scale of the destruction is being clarified. Reznichenko also notes that the military shot down 3 missiles: "over the Dnipro and over Synelnykove district". Previously: On 28 June, the Russian invaders fired on Dnipro. The mayor of Dnipro Boris Filatov reported that rockets had hit a car repair service company, people were under the rubble and rescuers were putting out a fire.

Russians fire X Calibre-type missiles on Dnipro from the Black Sea – X are shot down

ALONA MAZURENKO — TUESDAY, XX JUNE XXXX, XX:XX The Russian occupiers have fired X Calibre missiles on Dnipro from the Black Sea, and Ukrainian defenders managed to shoot down four of them. Source: Air Force Command Quote: "Today (XX June – ed.), at about X.XX pm, the Russian occupiers struck with Calibre naval-based cruise missiles from the Black Sea. Six Ruscists’ missiles were aimed at the city of Dnipro." Details: Ukrainian defenders report that anti-aircraft missile units of the Skhid [East] Air Command managed to shoot down X Russian missiles. Valentyn Reznichenko, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, said that the railway infrastructure and an industrial enterprise in Dnipro had been destroyed due to "arrivals": "A car repair service company is on fire". In Synelnykove district, the scale of the destruction is being clarified. Reznichenko also notes that the military shot down X missiles: "over the Dnipro and over Synelnykove district". Previously: On XX June, the Russian invaders fired on Dnipro. The mayor of Dnipro Boris Filatov reported that rockets had hit a car repair service company, people were under the rubble and rescuers were putting out a fire.

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The city of Irpin: Russian occupiers drove tanks over bodies, we collected corpses with shovels - the mayor

IRYNA BALACHUK - THURSDAY, 7 APRIL, 2022, 11:45 MAYOR OF IRPIN OLEKSANDR MARKUSHYN. VIDEO SCREENSHOT The mayor of Irpin Oleksandr Markushin said that the Russian occupiers staged real atrocities in the city - they shot people and then drove tanks over the bodies. After the liberation of Irpin the remains had to be collected with shovels. Source: Markushin during an online conference organised by the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Foreign Policy and Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation on 7 April Quote: "There are dead women and dead children in the area that was occupied (30% of the city). When we liberated the area, our residents told me that the occupiers began to divide families, to take away men and leave children and women. Men were taken away to be used for prisoner exchange, those that Russians did not like the look of were shot, those who did not want to surrender were shot. These are facts, these are people’s testimonies. A child died, many men died. Even more brutal, simply inhumane deeds manifested when they shot our people and then drove tanks over these bodies, and only when we drove out this abomination were we able to collect the remains of people. We shoveled bodies off the asphalt. " Details: The mayor noted that there were also cases of women being raped. In addition to killing and harassing women, the Russian invaders ruthlessly looted Irpin homes. According to Markushin, they took everything from washing machines to underwear. Previously: On 28 March, it became known that Irpin was liberated from Russian invaders. The mayor of Irpin Oleksandr Makrushin said that according to preliminary data, up to 300 civilians and up to 50 servicemen were killed in Irpin. He also added that residents of liberated Irpin will not be able to return to their homes for at least a month.

The city of Irpin: Russian occupiers drove tanks over bodies, we collected corpses with shovels - the mayor

IRYNA BALACHUK - THURSDAY, X APRIL, XXXX, XX:XX MAYOR OF IRPIN OLEKSANDR MARKUSHYN. VIDEO SCREENSHOT The mayor of Irpin Oleksandr Markushin said that the Russian occupiers staged real atrocities in the city - they shot people and then drove tanks over the bodies. After the liberation of Irpin the remains had to be collected with shovels. Source: Markushin during an online conference organised by the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Foreign Policy and Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation on X April Quote: "There are dead women and dead children in the area that was occupied (XX% of the city). When we liberated the area, our residents told me that the occupiers began to divide families, to take away men and leave children and women. Men were taken away to be used for prisoner exchange, those that Russians did not like the look of were shot, those who did not want to surrender were shot. These are facts, these are people’s testimonies. A child died, many men died. Even more brutal, simply inhumane deeds manifested when they shot our people and then drove tanks over these bodies, and only when we drove out this abomination were we able to collect the remains of people. We shoveled bodies off the asphalt. " Details: The mayor noted that there were also cases of women being raped. In addition to killing and harassing women, the Russian invaders ruthlessly looted Irpin homes. According to Markushin, they took everything from washing machines to underwear. Previously: On XX March, it became known that Irpin was liberated from Russian invaders. The mayor of Irpin Oleksandr Makrushin said that according to preliminary data, up to XXX civilians and up to XX servicemen were killed in Irpin. He also added that residents of liberated Irpin will not be able to return to their homes for at least a month.

zelensky,scholz,vijna

Zelenskyy tells Scholz about Russia's failed offensive near Avdiivka

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has had a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Source: Zelenskyy on Twitter (X), reported by European Pravda Quote: "Our agreements in Granada are being successfully implemented. I am especially grateful for the latest large military aid package, which includes Patriot and IRIS-T systems, as well as ammunition for them." Details: The Ukrainian President also told the German Chancellor about the current situation on the contact line in Ukraine, in particular, about Russia's unsuccessful attempts to advance near Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast and the catastrophic losses of the Russian occupiers. Zelenskyy and Scholz also discussed the situation in the Middle East, the next round of negotiations on the peace formula in Malta, and the Ukraine Recovery Conference to be held in Germany in November. Background: Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with US President Joe Biden, during which they also discussed the situation on the contact line in Ukraine. The German government reported on Friday that it had sent another batch of military aid to Ukraine, which included Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, drones and heavy trucks. The German Ministry of Defence also announced its intention to provide Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defence missile system, new Iris-T systems, new Gepard anti-aircraft systems, and ammunition.

Zelenskyy tells Scholz about Russia's failed offensive near Avdiivka

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has had a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Source: Zelenskyy on Twitter (X), reported by European Pravda Quote: "Our agreements in Granada are being successfully implemented. I am especially grateful for the latest large military aid package, which includes Patriot and IRIS-T systems, as well as ammunition for them." Details: The Ukrainian President also told the German Chancellor about the current situation on the contact line in Ukraine, in particular, about Russia's unsuccessful attempts to advance near Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast and the catastrophic losses of the Russian occupiers. Zelenskyy and Scholz also discussed the situation in the Middle East, the next round of negotiations on the peace formula in Malta, and the Ukraine Recovery Conference to be held in Germany in November. Background: Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with US President Joe Biden, during which they also discussed the situation on the contact line in Ukraine. The German government reported on Friday that it had sent another batch of military aid to Ukraine, which included Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, drones and heavy trucks. The German Ministry of Defence also announced its intention to provide Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defence missile system, new Iris-T systems, new Gepard anti-aircraft systems, and ammunition.

luganska-oblast,vijna

Russian troops shell patrol police in Lysychansk: 6 police workers hospitalised

Iryna Balachuk – Monday, 18 April 2022, 09:11 Russian occupying forces have shelled the patrol police building in Lysychansk; 6 police workers were hospitalised with injuries. Source: Serhiy Haidai, Head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration, on Telegram According to Haidai: "At 20:40 yesterday [on 17 April] an artillery shelling of Lysychansk took place. Several Russian shells hit the administrative building of the Regional Patrol Police Headquarters. 6 members of staff were hospitalised with acute injuries." Background: Earlier Serhiy Haidai urged residents of the Luhansk region to evacuate while it is still possible. He asked Ukrainian civilians to take more responsibility for their lives and leave the area where the fighting is taking place. On 8 April, Haidai announced that Russia had almost completed the regrouping of its troops in the Luhansk region in preparation for a large-scale battle for the Ukrainian Donbas.

Russian troops shell patrol police in Lysychansk: X police workers hospitalised

Iryna Balachuk – Monday, XX April XXXX, XX:XX Russian occupying forces have shelled the patrol police building in Lysychansk; X police workers were hospitalised with injuries. Source: Serhiy Haidai, Head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration, on Telegram According to Haidai: "At XX:XX yesterday [on XX April] an artillery shelling of Lysychansk took place. Several Russian shells hit the administrative building of the Regional Patrol Police Headquarters. X members of staff were hospitalised with acute injuries." Background: Earlier Serhiy Haidai urged residents of the Luhansk region to evacuate while it is still possible. He asked Ukrainian civilians to take more responsibility for their lives and leave the area where the fighting is taking place. On X April, Haidai announced that Russia had almost completed the regrouping of its troops in the Luhansk region in preparation for a large-scale battle for the Ukrainian Donbas.

zbroja,evropa,kontrabanda,ukrajina

No indication of significant weapons smuggling from Ukraine

Ylva Johansson, European Commissioner for Home Affairs, asserts that the EU has not recorded significant arms smuggling from Ukraine to Europe, and that law enforcement agencies have detected isolated cases. Source: Johansson in an interview with Reuters while on a visit to Kyiv "I must say that we have not seen any industrial smuggling of firearms out of Ukraine," the European Home Affairs Commissioner said. She added that the EU has recorded isolated cases of small arms being exported from Ukraine. They are mostly taken by individuals, as trophies or for personal protection, and "they're being taken, of course, at the border by the border guards". Johansson noted that she had raised and discussed the issue of arms smuggling with Ukrainian Interior Minister Oleksandr Klymenko. As reported, Ilva Johansson arrived in Kyiv. As part of her visit to Ukraine, she visited Irpin and discussed law enforcement cooperation, prevention of arms smuggling, investigation of war crimes and support for clearing the areas where hostilities took place of mines. Last year, the European Union announced that it would take measures against the illegal arms trade in connection with the war in Ukraine. The EU stated then that the information about "arms smuggling" from Ukraine is large-scale Russian propaganda.

No indication of significant weapons smuggling from Ukraine

Ylva Johansson, European Commissioner for Home Affairs, asserts that the EU has not recorded significant arms smuggling from Ukraine to Europe, and that law enforcement agencies have detected isolated cases. Source: Johansson in an interview with Reuters while on a visit to Kyiv "I must say that we have not seen any industrial smuggling of firearms out of Ukraine," the European Home Affairs Commissioner said. She added that the EU has recorded isolated cases of small arms being exported from Ukraine. They are mostly taken by individuals, as trophies or for personal protection, and "they're being taken, of course, at the border by the border guards". Johansson noted that she had raised and discussed the issue of arms smuggling with Ukrainian Interior Minister Oleksandr Klymenko. As reported, Ilva Johansson arrived in Kyiv. As part of her visit to Ukraine, she visited Irpin and discussed law enforcement cooperation, prevention of arms smuggling, investigation of war crimes and support for clearing the areas where hostilities took place of mines. Last year, the European Union announced that it would take measures against the illegal arms trade in connection with the war in Ukraine. The EU stated then that the information about "arms smuggling" from Ukraine is large-scale Russian propaganda.

mobilization,rosija,vijna

Moscow Mayor claims 45,000 Muscovites are fighting in Ukraine

Sergei Sobyanin, Mayor of Moscow, claimed that almost 45,000 Muscovites are involved in Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine. Source: Latvia-based Russian media outlet Meduza, referring to Sobyanin's statement on the Terytoriya smyslov forum Quote: "45,000 Muscovites today are fighting in the Special Military Operation zone [as the Russians call the war against Ukraine − ed.]. This is a significant part of those who are there." Details: According to Sobyanin, about 20,000 people were mobilised in Moscow. About 20,000 people went to war as contractors and volunteers. Sobyanin added that at least 5,000 more are professional soldiers from Moscow. Meduza recalls that at the end of July, Sobyanin cited other data. On 26 July, he stated that 10,000 residents of Moscow had signed up for contract service and 20,000 had been mobilised. Background: On 14 April, Vladimir Putin, the president of the aggressor country, signed a law equating electronic draft notices to paper ones, introducing a register of persons liable for military service, and closing the borders to evaders. In April, it was reported that the sending of electronic draft notices in Russia would begin in test mode during the spring conscription. It was noted that military service would be called up through the Gosuslugi portal [government services – ed.], in particular in Moscow.

Moscow Mayor claims XX,XXX Muscovites are fighting in Ukraine

Sergei Sobyanin, Mayor of Moscow, claimed that almost XX,XXX Muscovites are involved in Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine. Source: Latvia-based Russian media outlet Meduza, referring to Sobyanin's statement on the Terytoriya smyslov forum Quote: "XX,XXX Muscovites today are fighting in the Special Military Operation zone [as the Russians call the war against Ukraine − ed.]. This is a significant part of those who are there." Details: According to Sobyanin, about XX,XXX people were mobilised in Moscow. About XX,XXX people went to war as contractors and volunteers. Sobyanin added that at least X,XXX more are professional soldiers from Moscow. Meduza recalls that at the end of July, Sobyanin cited other data. On XX July, he stated that XX,XXX residents of Moscow had signed up for contract service and XX,XXX had been mobilised. Background: On XX April, Vladimir Putin, the president of the aggressor country, signed a law equating electronic draft notices to paper ones, introducing a register of persons liable for military service, and closing the borders to evaders. In April, it was reported that the sending of electronic draft notices in Russia would begin in test mode during the spring conscription. It was noted that military service would be called up through the Gosuslugi portal [government services – ed.], in particular in Moscow.

diplomatichni-vidnosini,evropa,vijna,kijiv

The European Commission has confirmed von der Leyen and Borrell's visit to Kyiv

TUESDAY, 5 APRIL 2022, 14:01 European Commission spokesman Eric Mamer confirmed that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Foreign Minister Josep Borrell would arrive in Kyiv this week. "Evropeyska Pravda" has reported it. "President Ursula von der Leyen and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell will travel to Kyiv this week to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prior to the pledging event #StandUpForUkraine in Warsaw on Saturday", Mamer wrote. The Prime Minister of Slovenia, Janez Janša, was the first to announce the visit of the President of the European Commission and the Head of European Diplomacy to Kyiv.

The European Commission has confirmed von der Leyen and Borrell's visit to Kyiv

TUESDAY, X APRIL XXXX, XX:XX European Commission spokesman Eric Mamer confirmed that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Foreign Minister Josep Borrell would arrive in Kyiv this week. "Evropeyska Pravda" has reported it. "President Ursula von der Leyen and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell will travel to Kyiv this week to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prior to the pledging event #StandUpForUkraine in Warsaw on Saturday", Mamer wrote. The Prime Minister of Slovenia, Janez Janša, was the first to announce the visit of the President of the European Commission and the Head of European Diplomacy to Kyiv.

rosija,sumska-oblast,obstril

Attacks on Sumy Oblast: almost 80 strikes over last day

Over the course of 21 February 2023, Russian forces attacked 5 hromadas in Sumy Oblast, with 78 strikes [a hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.]. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration on Facebook Details: As a result of five mortar strikes on the village of Hraboske, Krasnopillia hromada, one private house and one outbuilding were damaged. Later the same day, there were other attacks on the hromada – seven strikes from a mortar and one from an artillery unit. This time, there were no consequences. The occupiers dropped 17 bombs on the territory of Bilopillia hromada and deployed self-propelled artillery units to carry out the attacks, with 5 strikes. There was a mortar attack in Nova Sloboda hromada, causing 25 strikes. Russian troops shelled Vorozhba hromada with a self-propelled artillery unit, resulting in 12 strikes. The invaders dropped six mine bombs on premises in Esman hromada.

Attacks on Sumy Oblast: almost XX strikes over last day

Over the course of XX February XXXX, Russian forces attacked X hromadas in Sumy Oblast, with XX strikes [a hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.]. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration on Facebook Details: As a result of five mortar strikes on the village of Hraboske, Krasnopillia hromada, one private house and one outbuilding were damaged. Later the same day, there were other attacks on the hromada – seven strikes from a mortar and one from an artillery unit. This time, there were no consequences. The occupiers dropped XX bombs on the territory of Bilopillia hromada and deployed self-propelled artillery units to carry out the attacks, with X strikes. There was a mortar attack in Nova Sloboda hromada, causing XX strikes. Russian troops shelled Vorozhba hromada with a self-propelled artillery unit, resulting in XX strikes. The invaders dropped six mine bombs on premises in Esman hromada.

vijna,chernigiv

Russian MLRS firing on residential neighbourhoods was destroyed near Chernihiv

IRYNA BALACHUK - TUESDAY, 15 MARCH 2022, 10:18 Ukrainian artillery destroyed the multiple-launch rocket system of the Russian troops, which fired on residential neighbourhoods of Chernihiv. Source: Operational Command "North" on Facebook According to Operational Command "North": "Defenders of Chernihiv discovered a battery of enemy’s multiple-launch rocket system, which insidiously fired on residential neighbourhoods of the city. Observers noticed that the battery began to unfold for criminal shelling. But our artillery quickly disrupted their plans in 10 minutes. Now there will be a flower bed in that place." Details: It is reported that as of morning of the 15 March 2022, the situation in the area of ​​responsibility of the units of the Operational Command "North" is under control.

Russian MLRS firing on residential neighbourhoods was destroyed near Chernihiv

IRYNA BALACHUK - TUESDAY, XX MARCH XXXX, XX:XX Ukrainian artillery destroyed the multiple-launch rocket system of the Russian troops, which fired on residential neighbourhoods of Chernihiv. Source: Operational Command "North" on Facebook According to Operational Command "North": "Defenders of Chernihiv discovered a battery of enemy’s multiple-launch rocket system, which insidiously fired on residential neighbourhoods of the city. Observers noticed that the battery began to unfold for criminal shelling. But our artillery quickly disrupted their plans in XX minutes. Now there will be a flower bed in that place." Details: It is reported that as of morning of the XX March XXXX, the situation in the area of ​​responsibility of the units of the Operational Command "North" is under control.

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Russian troops attempt to capture Bohorodychne but are repelled by Ukrainian Armed Forces – General Staff report

FRIDAY, 17 JUNE 2022, 07:07 On the Sloviansk front, Russian forces have attempted to establish full control over the village of Bohorodychne (Donetsk Oblast) but were repelled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 06:00 on 17 June Details: Russian occupying forces have focused their efforts on mounting an offensive on Sloviansk. They conducted reconnaissance-in-force operations near Krasnopillia, where fighting continues. In an attempt to create favourable conditions to resume the offensive on Sloviansk, Russian forces are conducting artillery bombardments in the areas around Dolyna, Krasnopillia, Dibrivne, and Virnopillia. On the Volyn and Polissia fronts, the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus have focused their main efforts on conducting reconnaissance, patrolling the Belarusian-Ukrainian border, and performing combat engineering tasks to reinforce their positions. There is an ongoing threat of missile and airstrikes on Ukraine from the territory of Belarus. On the Sivershchyna front, Russia continues conducting demonstrative operations. Russian troops opened artillery fire on units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces in areas of Sumy and Chernihiv oblasts near the Ukrainian-Russian border. On the Kharkiv front, Russia’s efforts are focused on maintaining its current positions and preventing the Ukrainian Defence Forces from advancing to the state border of Ukraine in the north and from rejoining the units of Ukrainian troops on the Sloviansk front. Russian troops attempted to conduct reconnaissance-in-force near Kochubiivka, but were forced to retreat when faced with the fire that the Ukrainian troops opened in response. Russian occupying forces did not undertake active combat operations on the Lyman front. On the Sievierodonetsk front, Russian forces continue to fire regular and rocket artillery on units of Ukrainian troops. They have conducted an airstrike on Ustynivka. Fighting to establish full control over Sievierodonetsk continues. Russia is deploying additional MLRS units to this front. On the Bakhmut front, Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled an assault on Zolote, forcing the Russian troops to retreat. Russian occupying forces attempted to advance on Vasylivka and Verestove, but, faced with Ukrainian fire, were forced to retreat. On the Avdiivka, Kurakhove, Novopavlivka, and Zaporizhzhia fronts, there was no evidence of active offensive operations. Russian aircraft conducted airstrikes near New-York, Avdiivka, and Pobieda. On the Pivdennyi Buh front, Russian forces used artillery and MLRS in and around Kulbakino, Mykolaivka, Stepova Dolyna, Murakhivka, Novopavlivske, Shevchenkove, Zoria, Partyzanske, Kvitneve, Novohryhorivka, Kyselivka, Kniazivka, Osokorivka, Lupareve, and Posad-Pokrovske. Ukrainian aircraft conducted airstrikes on groupings of Russian forces in the Kherson, Kakhovka, and Beryslav districts of Kherson Oblast. Russia continues to block all civilian shipping in the northwestern part of the Black Sea. Two Calibre cruise missiles carriers are located in the Black Sea waters.

Russian troops attempt to capture Bohorodychne but are repelled by Ukrainian Armed Forces – General Staff report

FRIDAY, XX JUNE XXXX, XX:XX On the Sloviansk front, Russian forces have attempted to establish full control over the village of Bohorodychne (Donetsk Oblast) but were repelled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of XX:XX on XX June Details: Russian occupying forces have focused their efforts on mounting an offensive on Sloviansk. They conducted reconnaissance-in-force operations near Krasnopillia, where fighting continues. In an attempt to create favourable conditions to resume the offensive on Sloviansk, Russian forces are conducting artillery bombardments in the areas around Dolyna, Krasnopillia, Dibrivne, and Virnopillia. On the Volyn and Polissia fronts, the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus have focused their main efforts on conducting reconnaissance, patrolling the Belarusian-Ukrainian border, and performing combat engineering tasks to reinforce their positions. There is an ongoing threat of missile and airstrikes on Ukraine from the territory of Belarus. On the Sivershchyna front, Russia continues conducting demonstrative operations. Russian troops opened artillery fire on units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces in areas of Sumy and Chernihiv oblasts near the Ukrainian-Russian border. On the Kharkiv front, Russia’s efforts are focused on maintaining its current positions and preventing the Ukrainian Defence Forces from advancing to the state border of Ukraine in the north and from rejoining the units of Ukrainian troops on the Sloviansk front. Russian troops attempted to conduct reconnaissance-in-force near Kochubiivka, but were forced to retreat when faced with the fire that the Ukrainian troops opened in response. Russian occupying forces did not undertake active combat operations on the Lyman front. On the Sievierodonetsk front, Russian forces continue to fire regular and rocket artillery on units of Ukrainian troops. They have conducted an airstrike on Ustynivka. Fighting to establish full control over Sievierodonetsk continues. Russia is deploying additional MLRS units to this front. On the Bakhmut front, Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled an assault on Zolote, forcing the Russian troops to retreat. Russian occupying forces attempted to advance on Vasylivka and Verestove, but, faced with Ukrainian fire, were forced to retreat. On the Avdiivka, Kurakhove, Novopavlivka, and Zaporizhzhia fronts, there was no evidence of active offensive operations. Russian aircraft conducted airstrikes near New-York, Avdiivka, and Pobieda. On the Pivdennyi Buh front, Russian forces used artillery and MLRS in and around Kulbakino, Mykolaivka, Stepova Dolyna, Murakhivka, Novopavlivske, Shevchenkove, Zoria, Partyzanske, Kvitneve, Novohryhorivka, Kyselivka, Kniazivka, Osokorivka, Lupareve, and Posad-Pokrovske. Ukrainian aircraft conducted airstrikes on groupings of Russian forces in the Kherson, Kakhovka, and Beryslav districts of Kherson Oblast. Russia continues to block all civilian shipping in the northwestern part of the Black Sea. Two Calibre cruise missiles carriers are located in the Black Sea waters.

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EU prepares new sanctions against Belarus for its role in Russia's aggression against Ukraine

The European Union has prepared a new package of sanctions against Belarus for its role in supporting Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Source: Bloomberg; European Pravda reports The proposed measures largely duplicate the restrictions that the EU has already imposed on Russia, in particular on the export of key technologies and the energy sector. In particular, it concerns: Export bans on dual-use goods and technologies used for military purposes and that could enhance the nation’s industrial capacity Sanctions on oil, coal, steel products and gold Trade restrictions on luxury goods, investments and the provision of certain services Measures that would hit the nation’s aviation and energy sectors and key sources of revenue Similar to the EU sanctions imposed on Russia, the draft contains exemptions for medicines, agricultural and food products, as well as permits for relevant financial transactions involving sanctioned persons. The legislation will also allow the EU to prosecute those who help circumvent sanctions imposed on Belarusian individuals and legal entities. The approval of the proposed measures requires the support of all EU member states. Background: Russia used Belarus as a springboard for a full-scale attack on Ukraine in February 2022. Russian troops and equipment remain in the country. In addition, Russia had been hitting Ukraine from Belarusian territory. The armed forces of the two countries regularly conduct joint exercises. The EU is also working on the 10th package of sanctions against Russia as well as on limiting prices for Russian oil products, and it aims to adopt both documents before the embargo is introduced next week.

EU prepares new sanctions against Belarus for its role in Russia's aggression against Ukraine

The European Union has prepared a new package of sanctions against Belarus for its role in supporting Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Source: Bloomberg; European Pravda reports The proposed measures largely duplicate the restrictions that the EU has already imposed on Russia, in particular on the export of key technologies and the energy sector. In particular, it concerns: Export bans on dual-use goods and technologies used for military purposes and that could enhance the nation’s industrial capacity Sanctions on oil, coal, steel products and gold Trade restrictions on luxury goods, investments and the provision of certain services Measures that would hit the nation’s aviation and energy sectors and key sources of revenue Similar to the EU sanctions imposed on Russia, the draft contains exemptions for medicines, agricultural and food products, as well as permits for relevant financial transactions involving sanctioned persons. The legislation will also allow the EU to prosecute those who help circumvent sanctions imposed on Belarusian individuals and legal entities. The approval of the proposed measures requires the support of all EU member states. Background: Russia used Belarus as a springboard for a full-scale attack on Ukraine in February XXXX. Russian troops and equipment remain in the country. In addition, Russia had been hitting Ukraine from Belarusian territory. The armed forces of the two countries regularly conduct joint exercises. The EU is also working on the XXth package of sanctions against Russia as well as on limiting prices for Russian oil products, and it aims to adopt both documents before the embargo is introduced next week.

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The Verkhovna Rada fired Ombudsperson Denisova

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2022, 14:57 The Verkhovna Rada fired Liudmyla Denisova, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights. Source: People's Deputy from the Holos faction Yaroslav Zhelezniak on Telegram Details: The deputy writes that 234 deputies voted for this decision. There was no new appointment at the Parliament’s meeting on 31 May. Previously: Yuliia Paliichuk, a spokeswoman for the Sluha narodu [Servant of the People] faction, said that people's deputies had collected signatures to express no-confidence in Ombudsperson Liudmyla Denisova. On 30 May, it became known that deputies of the Verkhovna Rada intended to express no-confidence of the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmila Denisova at a meeting on 31 May. According to Denisova herself, the decision to fire her was made allegedly after a meeting with the President. Tetiana Pechonchyk, board chairwoman of the NGO "ZMINA. Centre for Human Rights," noted that there were no constitutional grounds for the dismissal of Denisova. Background: Ukrainian media outlets earlier expressed concern and outrage over the rhetoric of reports by Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmila Denisova about sexual crimes committed by the Russian occupiers against Ukrainians during the war. In this regard, dozens of journalists signed an open appeal to the ombudsperson to adjust communication in accordance with the ethics of dissemination of such sensitive information.

The Verkhovna Rada fired Ombudsperson Denisova

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — TUESDAY, XX MAY XXXX, XX:XX The Verkhovna Rada fired Liudmyla Denisova, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights. Source: People's Deputy from the Holos faction Yaroslav Zhelezniak on Telegram Details: The deputy writes that XXX deputies voted for this decision. There was no new appointment at the Parliament’s meeting on XX May. Previously: Yuliia Paliichuk, a spokeswoman for the Sluha narodu [Servant of the People] faction, said that people's deputies had collected signatures to express no-confidence in Ombudsperson Liudmyla Denisova. On XX May, it became known that deputies of the Verkhovna Rada intended to express no-confidence of the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmila Denisova at a meeting on XX May. According to Denisova herself, the decision to fire her was made allegedly after a meeting with the President. Tetiana Pechonchyk, board chairwoman of the NGO "ZMINA. Centre for Human Rights," noted that there were no constitutional grounds for the dismissal of Denisova. Background: Ukrainian media outlets earlier expressed concern and outrage over the rhetoric of reports by Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmila Denisova about sexual crimes committed by the Russian occupiers against Ukrainians during the war. In this regard, dozens of journalists signed an open appeal to the ombudsperson to adjust communication in accordance with the ethics of dissemination of such sensitive information.

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Ukrainian defenders kill 550 Russian occupiers and destroy helicopter and 29 artillery systems in one day

As of the morning of 15 August, Russia's losses in the war of aggression against Ukraine have reached 254,920 soldiers, 314 helicopters, 5,128 artillery systems and 4,313 tanks. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: The total combat losses of the Russian forces from 24 February 2022 to 15 August 2023 are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]: approximately 254,920 (+540) military personnel 4,313 (+7) tanks 8,370 (+16) armoured combat vehicles 5,128 (+29) artillery systems 714 (+0) multiple-launch rocket systems 482 (+3) air defence systems 315 (+0) fixed-wing aircraft 314 (+1) helicopters 4,242 (+29) tactical UAVs 1,387 (+8) cruise missiles 18 (+0) ships/boats 7,584 (+22) vehicles and tankers 769 (+3) special vehicles and other equipment The information is being confirmed.

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

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

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Czech Republic and Slovakia ready to contribute to Ukraine's security until it joins NATO

The Czech Republic, Slovakia and Ukraine have signed a declaration confirming their readiness to support Kyiv on its path to NATO and EU membership and to contribute to Ukraine's security until it joins the Alliance. Source: Ihor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of the President’s Office, on Facebook Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Czech President Petr Pavel and Slovakian President Zuzana Čaputová signed a joint declaration outlining the three countries’ common vision with respect to key foreign policy issues and in support of Ukraine's full membership of the EU and NATO. The document, among other things, reiterates the demand for the Russian Federation to immediately and unconditionally withdraw all its armed formations from the territory of Ukraine. It also expresses the states' readiness for close cooperation aimed at further strengthening Ukraine's defence capabilities, tightening EU sanctions against the Russian Federation, and creating a legal framework for using frozen Russian assets for the reconstruction of Ukraine. Zhovkva noted that Slovakia and the Czech Republic have taken the number of joint declarations of this type at NATO member state leader level into double figures. At the beginning of the week, Estonia and Ukraine agreed on joint actions for security guarantees until Ukraine joins NATO. Background: During his visit to Kyiv, Czech President Petr Pavel said that Ukraine and the Czech Republic have prepared six projects on the joint production of weapons and ammunition, training aircraft and tank repair, with all manufacturing possibly taking place on Ukrainian territory.

Czech Republic and Slovakia ready to contribute to Ukraine's security until it joins NATO

The Czech Republic, Slovakia and Ukraine have signed a declaration confirming their readiness to support Kyiv on its path to NATO and EU membership and to contribute to Ukraine's security until it joins the Alliance. Source: Ihor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of the President’s Office, on Facebook Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Czech President Petr Pavel and Slovakian President Zuzana Čaputová signed a joint declaration outlining the three countries’ common vision with respect to key foreign policy issues and in support of Ukraine's full membership of the EU and NATO. The document, among other things, reiterates the demand for the Russian Federation to immediately and unconditionally withdraw all its armed formations from the territory of Ukraine. It also expresses the states' readiness for close cooperation aimed at further strengthening Ukraine's defence capabilities, tightening EU sanctions against the Russian Federation, and creating a legal framework for using frozen Russian assets for the reconstruction of Ukraine. Zhovkva noted that Slovakia and the Czech Republic have taken the number of joint declarations of this type at NATO member state leader level into double figures. At the beginning of the week, Estonia and Ukraine agreed on joint actions for security guarantees until Ukraine joins NATO. Background: During his visit to Kyiv, Czech President Petr Pavel said that Ukraine and the Czech Republic have prepared six projects on the joint production of weapons and ammunition, training aircraft and tank repair, with all manufacturing possibly taking place on Ukrainian territory.

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Russians hit trolleybus in Kherson

Russian soldiers have attacked Khersonelectrotrans, a state-owned regional utility company, in the city of Kherson, hitting one of trolleybuses and an administrative building. Source: press service of Kherson City State Council quoting Halyna Luhova, Head of Kherson City Military Administration Details: A projectile hit one of trolleybuses. Another two means of transport were damaged from a ricochet. In total, there were 20 trolleybuses at the utility company; windows were shattered because of a blast wave in all of them. Moreover, an administrative building of the company was hit. There were no casualties. Kherson City State Council pointed out that electrotransport has not been operating since the city of Kherson was liberated, as all needs of transportation are covered by buses of the KCTS (Kherson Communal Transport Service).

Russians hit trolleybus in Kherson

Russian soldiers have attacked Khersonelectrotrans, a state-owned regional utility company, in the city of Kherson, hitting one of trolleybuses and an administrative building. Source: press service of Kherson City State Council quoting Halyna Luhova, Head of Kherson City Military Administration Details: A projectile hit one of trolleybuses. Another two means of transport were damaged from a ricochet. In total, there were XX trolleybuses at the utility company; windows were shattered because of a blast wave in all of them. Moreover, an administrative building of the company was hit. There were no casualties. Kherson City State Council pointed out that electrotransport has not been operating since the city of Kherson was liberated, as all needs of transportation are covered by buses of the KCTS (Kherson Communal Transport Service).

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Luhansk Oblast: Ukrainian forces repel Russian assault on Toshkivka, fighting for Sievierodonetsk continues

IRYNA BALACHUK – THURSDAY, 16 JUNE 2022, 08:19 The Armed Forces of Ukraine have repelled the Russian assault on Toshkivka in Luhansk Oblast. Russian troops continue to storm Sievierodonetsk, but Ukrainian forces continue to maintain the city’s defence. Source: Serhii Haidai, Head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "The enemy is pressing ahead in Sievierodonetsk and Toshkivka, burning down whole villages in Hirske and Popasna hromadas [amalgamated territorial communities – ed.]. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding back the enemy as much as possible. Yesterday they repelled another assault on Toshkivka, where the scale of destruction grows every day." . Details: According to the head of the Luhansk Military Administration, the Russian army is losing hundreds of its soldiers, but manages to replenish losses with reserves and continues to destroy the city of Sievierodonetsk. On 15 June, Russian occupation forces once again targeted the Skloplastik fibreglass plastic plant and another now defunct plant, inflicting damage on the villages of Pavlohrad and Synetskyi. As of the morning of 16 June, Russian forces are continuing to storm Sievierodonetsk. Haidai noted that Ukrainian soldiers are maintaining their defence of the city. According to Haidai, Russian occupiers are continuing to destroy Ukrainian towns and villages in Luhansk Oblast: Viktorivka, Novoivanivka, Vovchoiarivka, and Nyrkove, among others. In Hirske alone, 12 buildings have been damaged or destroyed over the course of the past 24 hours.

Luhansk Oblast: Ukrainian forces repel Russian assault on Toshkivka, fighting for Sievierodonetsk continues

IRYNA BALACHUK – THURSDAY, XX JUNE XXXX, XX:XX The Armed Forces of Ukraine have repelled the Russian assault on Toshkivka in Luhansk Oblast. Russian troops continue to storm Sievierodonetsk, but Ukrainian forces continue to maintain the city’s defence. Source: Serhii Haidai, Head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "The enemy is pressing ahead in Sievierodonetsk and Toshkivka, burning down whole villages in Hirske and Popasna hromadas [amalgamated territorial communities – ed.]. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding back the enemy as much as possible. Yesterday they repelled another assault on Toshkivka, where the scale of destruction grows every day." . Details: According to the head of the Luhansk Military Administration, the Russian army is losing hundreds of its soldiers, but manages to replenish losses with reserves and continues to destroy the city of Sievierodonetsk. On XX June, Russian occupation forces once again targeted the Skloplastik fibreglass plastic plant and another now defunct plant, inflicting damage on the villages of Pavlohrad and Synetskyi. As of the morning of XX June, Russian forces are continuing to storm Sievierodonetsk. Haidai noted that Ukrainian soldiers are maintaining their defence of the city. According to Haidai, Russian occupiers are continuing to destroy Ukrainian towns and villages in Luhansk Oblast: Viktorivka, Novoivanivka, Vovchoiarivka, and Nyrkove, among others. In Hirske alone, XX buildings have been damaged or destroyed over the course of the past XX hours.

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroy the Russian base in Nova Kakhovka – the StratCom

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — THURSDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 2022, 15:35 The Strategic Communications Department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that the Armed Forces destroyed the occupiers' base in Nova Kakhovka in the Kherson Region on the night of 14-15 September. Source: StratCom of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram; Operational Command Pivden (South) on Facebook Quote from StratCom: "This is the result of smoking tonight at one of the Russian bases in Nova Kakhovka." Details: According to information from the Operational Command Pivden [‘South], during the night the missile and artillery units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the area of ​​concentration of Russian manpower and equipment in the suburbs of Kherson, and also provided stable fire control of the Kakhovka Bridge.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroy the Russian base in Nova Kakhovka – the StratCom

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — THURSDAY, XX SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX The Strategic Communications Department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that the Armed Forces destroyed the occupiers' base in Nova Kakhovka in the Kherson Region on the night of XX-XX September. Source: StratCom of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram; Operational Command Pivden (South) on Facebook Quote from StratCom: "This is the result of smoking tonight at one of the Russian bases in Nova Kakhovka." Details: According to information from the Operational Command Pivden [‘South], during the night the missile and artillery units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the area of ​​concentration of Russian manpower and equipment in the suburbs of Kherson, and also provided stable fire control of the Kakhovka Bridge.

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One month may pass before start of Ukrainian counteroffensive – Estonian Defence Minister

Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur has claimed that rainy weather remains the biggest obstacle for the start of the Ukrainian counteroffensive, and at least a month will pass before combat actions step up. Source: Pevkur, in an interview with ERR after the meeting of the Ukraine Support Group at the Ramstein Military Base in Germany Quote: "If you listen to the opinions [which were voiced at the] Ramstein meeting, it could be another month before we can talk about a real counteroffensive. If the weather changes, it could happen even sooner. If not, then it will be a month, maybe two," said Pevkur. Details: Pevkur added that currently, the issue is not the absence of, for example, Abrams tanks, but the weather conditions in Ukraine. "The Abrams tanks are not decisive in the spring offensive. The Leopard coalition (the countries that provided tanks to Ukraine – ed.) was strong, and quite a lot of equipment has been transferred to Ukraine, and quite a lot is on its way there. The biggest obstacle to a counteroffensive, which is likely to take place, is weather. The weather is quite rainy, and it makes it difficult to move heavy equipment. Ukrainians are rather waiting for the weather to improve in order to start a larger-scale liberation of territories," said Pevkur. Pevkur added that at the meeting in Germany, they also discussed the issue of teaching Ukrainians in Western countries. "We also focused on what the training was like for those nine brigades that were formed by the allies; on the equipment of the nine brigades that partially arrived in Ukraine and partially are arriving. The Western allies, at a fairly high level, taught Ukraine how to launch a counteroffensive. The information and coordination under the US leadership was quite impressive. And we looked at what needs might arise when the Ukrainian counterattack begins," said the Estonian Defence Minister. Pevkur reiterated that, in addition to air defence systems, Ukrainians have a great need for ammunition. There are also specific needs, including heavy trucks and trailers for them. The issue of providing Western-type fighter jets to Ukraine is also under consideration. "Allies have a very accurate idea of what Ukrainians need," Pevkur said. Background: Andrii Melnyk, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, has stated that Ukraine urgently needs to receive 10 times more military support than the allies have provided so far in order to end the war this year.

One month may pass before start of Ukrainian counteroffensive – Estonian Defence Minister

Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur has claimed that rainy weather remains the biggest obstacle for the start of the Ukrainian counteroffensive, and at least a month will pass before combat actions step up. Source: Pevkur, in an interview with ERR after the meeting of the Ukraine Support Group at the Ramstein Military Base in Germany Quote: "If you listen to the opinions [which were voiced at the] Ramstein meeting, it could be another month before we can talk about a real counteroffensive. If the weather changes, it could happen even sooner. If not, then it will be a month, maybe two," said Pevkur. Details: Pevkur added that currently, the issue is not the absence of, for example, Abrams tanks, but the weather conditions in Ukraine. "The Abrams tanks are not decisive in the spring offensive. The Leopard coalition (the countries that provided tanks to Ukraine – ed.) was strong, and quite a lot of equipment has been transferred to Ukraine, and quite a lot is on its way there. The biggest obstacle to a counteroffensive, which is likely to take place, is weather. The weather is quite rainy, and it makes it difficult to move heavy equipment. Ukrainians are rather waiting for the weather to improve in order to start a larger-scale liberation of territories," said Pevkur. Pevkur added that at the meeting in Germany, they also discussed the issue of teaching Ukrainians in Western countries. "We also focused on what the training was like for those nine brigades that were formed by the allies; on the equipment of the nine brigades that partially arrived in Ukraine and partially are arriving. The Western allies, at a fairly high level, taught Ukraine how to launch a counteroffensive. The information and coordination under the US leadership was quite impressive. And we looked at what needs might arise when the Ukrainian counterattack begins," said the Estonian Defence Minister. Pevkur reiterated that, in addition to air defence systems, Ukrainians have a great need for ammunition. There are also specific needs, including heavy trucks and trailers for them. The issue of providing Western-type fighter jets to Ukraine is also under consideration. "Allies have a very accurate idea of what Ukrainians need," Pevkur said. Background: Andrii Melnyk, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, has stated that Ukraine urgently needs to receive XX times more military support than the allies have provided so far in order to end the war this year.

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Renewed shelling in Kyiv and Kharkiv - State Special Communications Service

Monday, February 28, 2022, 04:21 AM The State Special Communications Service of Ukraine reports that explosions are heard again in Kyiv and Kharkiv. Source: State Special Communications Service on Telegram Details: According to the State Special Communications Service, it had been quiet in the Ukrainian capital for several hours last night.

Renewed shelling in Kyiv and Kharkiv - State Special Communications Service

Monday, February XX, XXXX, XX:XX AM The State Special Communications Service of Ukraine reports that explosions are heard again in Kyiv and Kharkiv. Source: State Special Communications Service on Telegram Details: According to the State Special Communications Service, it had been quiet in the Ukrainian capital for several hours last night.

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Ukrainian karateka Terliuha wins bronze at controversial World Karate Championship

Ukrainian karateka Anzhelika Terliuha has secured the debut medal of the world championships in her career, winning bronze in the category up to 55 kg at the 2023 World Karate Championship in Budapest. Source: Suspilne Sport Details: The current European champion started in Hungary with three consecutive victories. And in the semi-finals, she faced her main rival, the Bulgarian Ivet Goranova, to whom she lost in the Olympic final of Tokyo-2020. The fight between Terliuha and Goranova eventually ended in a controversy. The judges cancelled the victory of the Ukrainian with a score of 14:11 and scheduled a rematch due to a technical error with the scoreboard. On the second attempt, the representative of Bulgaria made it to the finals. Anzhelika Terliuha, on the other hand, had to compete for bronze on Saturday's competition day of the individual finals. In the end, the Ukrainian won her fourth victory since the start of the tournament without a fight. In the bronze final, Terliuha had to fight for a medal against Iranian Fatemeh Saadati, the 49th karateka in the world ranking and the winner of the Asian bronze in 2023. The fight between Terliuha and Saadati never took place — the representative of Iran withdrew from the fight. And the Ukrainian karateka automatically won the bronze medal. Bronze is Anzhelika's personal best at the world championships. So far, the Ukrainian karateka had not advanced beyond the third round at a tournament. Ukraine won its third and last medal at the 2023 World Karate Championship in Budapest. Since the beginning of the week, in addition to Terliuha, two Ukrainians won medals in the men's categories.

Ukrainian karateka Terliuha wins bronze at controversial World Karate Championship

Ukrainian karateka Anzhelika Terliuha has secured the debut medal of the world championships in her career, winning bronze in the category up to XX kg at the XXXX World Karate Championship in Budapest. Source: Suspilne Sport Details: The current European champion started in Hungary with three consecutive victories. And in the semi-finals, she faced her main rival, the Bulgarian Ivet Goranova, to whom she lost in the Olympic final of Tokyo-XXXX. The fight between Terliuha and Goranova eventually ended in a controversy. The judges cancelled the victory of the Ukrainian with a score of XX:XX and scheduled a rematch due to a technical error with the scoreboard. On the second attempt, the representative of Bulgaria made it to the finals. Anzhelika Terliuha, on the other hand, had to compete for bronze on Saturday's competition day of the individual finals. In the end, the Ukrainian won her fourth victory since the start of the tournament without a fight. In the bronze final, Terliuha had to fight for a medal against Iranian Fatemeh Saadati, the XXth karateka in the world ranking and the winner of the Asian bronze in XXXX. The fight between Terliuha and Saadati never took place — the representative of Iran withdrew from the fight. And the Ukrainian karateka automatically won the bronze medal. Bronze is Anzhelika's personal best at the world championships. So far, the Ukrainian karateka had not advanced beyond the third round at a tournament. Ukraine won its third and last medal at the XXXX World Karate Championship in Budapest. Since the beginning of the week, in addition to Terliuha, two Ukrainians won medals in the men's categories.

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Russia forcibly removes some residents from Sievierodonetsk

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – SATURDAY, 4 JUNE 2022, 23:35 Russian occupation forces have forcibly deported some residents from Sievierodonetsk, where fighting is continuing, to Russian-occupied territory. Source: Oleksandr Striuk, head of the Civil Military Administration of Sievierodonetsk, during the 24/7 national newscast Details: When asked how many civilians remained in the city, Striuk said that there were 13,000 residents in Sievierodonetsk before the Russian troops began storming the city. Quote from Striuk: "Considering that fighting in the streets of Sievierodonetsk has continued for three days now, the same number of people remain in the city now, except for a small minority, which the orcs [Russian troops - ed.] have managed to forcibly move from the city to occupied territory." Background: Striuk said that Ukrainian troops were taking measures to reclaim full control over Sievierodonetsk and they are confident that they will be able to do so.

Russia forcibly removes some residents from Sievierodonetsk

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – SATURDAY, X JUNE XXXX, XX:XX Russian occupation forces have forcibly deported some residents from Sievierodonetsk, where fighting is continuing, to Russian-occupied territory. Source: Oleksandr Striuk, head of the Civil Military Administration of Sievierodonetsk, during the XX/X national newscast Details: When asked how many civilians remained in the city, Striuk said that there were XX,XXX residents in Sievierodonetsk before the Russian troops began storming the city. Quote from Striuk: "Considering that fighting in the streets of Sievierodonetsk has continued for three days now, the same number of people remain in the city now, except for a small minority, which the orcs [Russian troops - ed.] have managed to forcibly move from the city to occupied territory." Background: Striuk said that Ukrainian troops were taking measures to reclaim full control over Sievierodonetsk and they are confident that they will be able to do so.

sektor-gaza

Protesters against war between Israel and Hamas enter Capitol: over 300 detained

More than 300 participants in an anti-war demonstration calling for an end to the war between Israel and the Hamas group have been detained in Washington. Some people entered the Capitol building during the rally. Source: European Pravda, citing ABC News On 18 October, hundreds gathered around and inside the Capitol complex, calling for an end to the war between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip. Additional law enforcement officers from other districts were transferred to the Capitol because of the protest. A spokesman for the Capitol Police said that about 300 protesters had been detained in the Capitol complex. Some demonstrators, coordinated by the left-wing Jewish group Jewish Voice for Peace, entered the Cannon House office building through various entrances and gathered inside the rotunda. The police explained that the protesters, like the public, were allowed to enter the Capitol complex, and that they would only be in trouble if they were disorderly. A similar demonstration occurred near the White House earlier this week, where dozens of protesters were detained. Background: The White House announced there would be a special address by US President Joe Biden on the wars in Israel and Ukraine on Friday night, Kyiv time. There have been media reports saying that US President Joe Biden expects US$60 billion for Ukraine and aid for Israel to be allocated in his US$100 billion funding request.

Protesters against war between Israel and Hamas enter Capitol: over XXX detained

More than XXX participants in an anti-war demonstration calling for an end to the war between Israel and the Hamas group have been detained in Washington. Some people entered the Capitol building during the rally. Source: European Pravda, citing ABC News On XX October, hundreds gathered around and inside the Capitol complex, calling for an end to the war between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip. Additional law enforcement officers from other districts were transferred to the Capitol because of the protest. A spokesman for the Capitol Police said that about XXX protesters had been detained in the Capitol complex. Some demonstrators, coordinated by the left-wing Jewish group Jewish Voice for Peace, entered the Cannon House office building through various entrances and gathered inside the rotunda. The police explained that the protesters, like the public, were allowed to enter the Capitol complex, and that they would only be in trouble if they were disorderly. A similar demonstration occurred near the White House earlier this week, where dozens of protesters were detained. Background: The White House announced there would be a special address by US President Joe Biden on the wars in Israel and Ukraine on Friday night, Kyiv time. There have been media reports saying that US President Joe Biden expects US$XX billion for Ukraine and aid for Israel to be allocated in his US$XXX billion funding request.

zelensky,rosija,nafta,vijna

‘Let the war feed them’ – Zelenskyy called on the world to stop buying Russian oil

ROMAN PETRENKO — MONDAY, 7 MARCH 2022, 11:39 The world must stop buying Russian oil and oil products in order not to sponsor terrorism, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Source: Zelenskyy's video address Zelenskyy quote: "If the invasion continues and Russia does not abandon its plans against Ukraine, then a new package of sanctions is needed. New sanctions against war and for peace. Boycott Russian exports. Stop buying oil and petroleum products from Russia. This can be called an embargo. This can be called simple morality. When you refuse to give money to the terrorists. Boycott imports to Russia. If they do not want to follow civilised rules, they should not receive goods and services from the civilised world. Let the war feed them. The international community must act even more decisively. When someone loses their mind, we must let go of our fear and forget about commerce. "

‘Let the war feed them’ – Zelenskyy called on the world to stop buying Russian oil

ROMAN PETRENKO — MONDAY, X MARCH XXXX, XX:XX The world must stop buying Russian oil and oil products in order not to sponsor terrorism, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Source: Zelenskyy's video address Zelenskyy quote: "If the invasion continues and Russia does not abandon its plans against Ukraine, then a new package of sanctions is needed. New sanctions against war and for peace. Boycott Russian exports. Stop buying oil and petroleum products from Russia. This can be called an embargo. This can be called simple morality. When you refuse to give money to the terrorists. Boycott imports to Russia. If they do not want to follow civilised rules, they should not receive goods and services from the civilised world. Let the war feed them. The international community must act even more decisively. When someone loses their mind, we must let go of our fear and forget about commerce. "

kahovska-ges,rozvidka,propaganda,rosija

"Dam explosion should wipe out Zelenskyy": Russia launches special clickbait operation

Russia, as the aggressor state, has come up with another information operation to discredit Ukraine and its military and political leadership, namely the tragedy at the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station. Source: press service of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence Quote: "The joint efforts of Ukraine's intelligence community have provided information that a Russian social engineering agency has launched a new stage of a campaign to discredit the Ukrainian military command and Ukrainian statesmen. As part of this campaign, a number of provocative materials have been prepared which, according to the authors, should shift responsibility for the explosion at the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station dam onto Ukraine and create the preconditions for a political crisis." Details: According to Defence Intelligence, the prepared headlines are clickbait, containing direct accusations against the military and political leadership, particularly the President of Ukraine, such as: - "If I can’t have you, no one can! Desperate to succeed in a possible offensive, Zelenskyy turned to scorched earth tactics, but directed them against his own people." - "The dam explosion should 'wash away' Zelenskyy"; - "Zelenskyy is doing everything to stop being 'our bastard'"; - "Blowing up the dam will drown Zelenskyy and Ukraine." Comments from fake accounts will be posted under each story, supposedly on behalf of Ukrainian and foreign readers. They are supposed to create the impression of a "live" discussion and engage real users of the network in the discussion. According to Defence Intelligence, the project's current budget is about US$6 million, and it could increase further. 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 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 ecological catastrophe. Water from the reservoir has begun to flood towns and villages, and evacuations of local residents from dangerous areas have begun. At least 150 tonnes of machine oil has spilled into the Dnipro River due to the destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP), there are also problems with drinking water supply in the towns of Kryvyi Rih, Marhanets and Nikopol. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stressed that the disaster at the Kakhovka HPP caused by Russia would neither stop Ukraine from liberating its own territory nor increase the chances of the occupiers staying on this land.

"Dam explosion should wipe out Zelenskyy": Russia launches special clickbait operation

Russia, as the aggressor state, has come up with another information operation to discredit Ukraine and its military and political leadership, namely the tragedy at the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station. Source: press service of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence Quote: "The joint efforts of Ukraine's intelligence community have provided information that a Russian social engineering agency has launched a new stage of a campaign to discredit the Ukrainian military command and Ukrainian statesmen. As part of this campaign, a number of provocative materials have been prepared which, according to the authors, should shift responsibility for the explosion at the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station dam onto Ukraine and create the preconditions for a political crisis." Details: According to Defence Intelligence, the prepared headlines are clickbait, containing direct accusations against the military and political leadership, particularly the President of Ukraine, such as: - "If I can’t have you, no one can! Desperate to succeed in a possible offensive, Zelenskyy turned to scorched earth tactics, but directed them against his own people." - "The dam explosion should 'wash away' Zelenskyy"; - "Zelenskyy is doing everything to stop being 'our bastard'"; - "Blowing up the dam will drown Zelenskyy and Ukraine." Comments from fake accounts will be posted under each story, supposedly on behalf of Ukrainian and foreign readers. They are supposed to create the impression of a "live" discussion and engage real users of the network in the discussion. According to Defence Intelligence, the project's current budget is about US$X million, and it could increase further. 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 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 ecological catastrophe. Water from the reservoir has begun to flood towns and villages, and evacuations of local residents from dangerous areas have begun. At least XXX tonnes of machine oil has spilled into the Dnipro River due to the destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP), there are also problems with drinking water supply in the towns of Kryvyi Rih, Marhanets and Nikopol. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stressed that the disaster at the Kakhovka HPP caused by Russia would neither stop Ukraine from liberating its own territory nor increase the chances of the occupiers staying on this land.

luganska-oblast,genshtab,rosija,vijna

Russia transfers military personnel to hot fronts, carries out several unsuccessful attacks – General Staff

The Russian Federation is increasing the number of personnel on the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Shakhtarsk fronts, where it is conducting an offensive. Source: operational information of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of 18:00 on Monday, 27 February Quote: "The 369th day of the Russian large-scale invasion continues. The Russian Federation continues to conduct full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine. The main efforts are focused on conducting offensive operations on the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Shakhtarsk fronts, and increasing the number of personnel. According to available information, up to 200 conscripts from Rostov Oblast have been transferred to the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk Oblast." Details: During the current day, the Russian army carried out 8 missile and 28 air strikes, 12 of them with Iranian Shahed-136 attack UAVs; and also carried out more than 55 attacks from multiple-launch rocket systems. The Air Force of the Defence Forces of Ukraine launched 4 strikes on the areas of concentration of personnel and military equipment of the invaders. Also, Ukrainian soldiers destroyed 9 out of 12 Iranian Shahed-136 and 1 Zala attack UAVs during the current day. Rocket Forces and Artillery units attacked one control point, one area of concentration of Russian manpower and one air defence position. On the Volyn, Polissia, Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the tactical situation remains unchanged, and no offensive group formation has been spotted. In the border areas of Briansk and Kursk oblasts, Russia is carrying out engineering equipment of the area, in particular anti-tank ditches. During the day, Russia carried out mortar and artillery attacks on the settlements of Khrinivka, Yeline, Chernihiv Oblast; Budivelne, Hirky, Atynske, Volfyne, Pavlivka, Stepok, Sumy Oblast; Veterynarne, Strilecha, Hatyshche, Vovchanski Khutory, Kamianka, Kharkiv Oblast. On the Kupiansk and Lyman fronts, Russia held several unsuccessful offensive actions. In particular, in the direction of the settlements of Stelmakhivka, Nevske, Bilohorivka, Luhansk Oblast and Spirne and Vyimka, Donetsk Oblast. They carried out artillery attacks on the areas of the settlements of Dvorichna, Hrianykivka, Kurylivka, Kyslivka, Tabaivka, Kharkiv Oblast; Nevske, Chervonopopivka, Dibrova, Luhansk Oblast; Rozdolivka, Donetsk Oblast. On the Bakhmut front, settlements such as Zaliznianske, Dubovo-Vasylivka, Berkhivka, Bakhmut, Ivanivske, Stupochky, Klishchiivka and Ozarianivka in Donetsk Oblast were shelled. On the Avdiivka and Shakhtarsk fronts, Russia continues to attack the positions of Ukrainian troops. Several unsuccessful attacks were made in the direction of Kamianka, Krasnohorivka and Marinka, Donetsk Oblast. Russia carried out artillery and mortar attacks on the areas of the settlements of Avdiivka, Netailove, Vodiane, Pervomaiske, Marinka, Bohoiavlenka, Novomykhailivka, Velyka Novosilka, Neskuchne and Vuhledar. On the Zaporizhzhia front, areas of 17 settlements were hit by Russian fire. Among them are Vremivka, Novopil, Donetsk Oblast; Olhivske, Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Charivne, Orikhiv, Mala Tokmachka ta Bilohiria, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Russia is actively conducting aerial reconnaissance to correct artillery fire, and deployed a Zoopark-1 radar complex in the area of the settlement of Stepove to determine the positions of Ukrainian artillery. On the Kherson front, more than 20 settlements of Kherson Oblast, located on the right [west] rank of the Dnipro River, were affected by artillery fire from the Russian occupation forces. In particular, Berehove, Beryslav, Vesele, Tiahynka, Antonivka and the city of Kherson.

Russia transfers military personnel to hot fronts, carries out several unsuccessful attacks – General Staff

The Russian Federation is increasing the number of personnel on the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Shakhtarsk fronts, where it is conducting an offensive. Source: operational information of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of XX:XX on Monday, XX February Quote: "The XXXth day of the Russian large-scale invasion continues. The Russian Federation continues to conduct full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine. The main efforts are focused on conducting offensive operations on the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Shakhtarsk fronts, and increasing the number of personnel. According to available information, up to XXX conscripts from Rostov Oblast have been transferred to the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk Oblast." Details: During the current day, the Russian army carried out X missile and XX air strikes, XX of them with Iranian Shahed-XXX attack UAVs; and also carried out more than XX attacks from multiple-launch rocket systems. The Air Force of the Defence Forces of Ukraine launched X strikes on the areas of concentration of personnel and military equipment of the invaders. Also, Ukrainian soldiers destroyed X out of XX Iranian Shahed-XXX and X Zala attack UAVs during the current day. Rocket Forces and Artillery units attacked one control point, one area of concentration of Russian manpower and one air defence position. On the Volyn, Polissia, Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the tactical situation remains unchanged, and no offensive group formation has been spotted. In the border areas of Briansk and Kursk oblasts, Russia is carrying out engineering equipment of the area, in particular anti-tank ditches. During the day, Russia carried out mortar and artillery attacks on the settlements of Khrinivka, Yeline, Chernihiv Oblast; Budivelne, Hirky, Atynske, Volfyne, Pavlivka, Stepok, Sumy Oblast; Veterynarne, Strilecha, Hatyshche, Vovchanski Khutory, Kamianka, Kharkiv Oblast. On the Kupiansk and Lyman fronts, Russia held several unsuccessful offensive actions. In particular, in the direction of the settlements of Stelmakhivka, Nevske, Bilohorivka, Luhansk Oblast and Spirne and Vyimka, Donetsk Oblast. They carried out artillery attacks on the areas of the settlements of Dvorichna, Hrianykivka, Kurylivka, Kyslivka, Tabaivka, Kharkiv Oblast; Nevske, Chervonopopivka, Dibrova, Luhansk Oblast; Rozdolivka, Donetsk Oblast. On the Bakhmut front, settlements such as Zaliznianske, Dubovo-Vasylivka, Berkhivka, Bakhmut, Ivanivske, Stupochky, Klishchiivka and Ozarianivka in Donetsk Oblast were shelled. On the Avdiivka and Shakhtarsk fronts, Russia continues to attack the positions of Ukrainian troops. Several unsuccessful attacks were made in the direction of Kamianka, Krasnohorivka and Marinka, Donetsk Oblast. Russia carried out artillery and mortar attacks on the areas of the settlements of Avdiivka, Netailove, Vodiane, Pervomaiske, Marinka, Bohoiavlenka, Novomykhailivka, Velyka Novosilka, Neskuchne and Vuhledar. On the Zaporizhzhia front, areas of XX settlements were hit by Russian fire. Among them are Vremivka, Novopil, Donetsk Oblast; Olhivske, Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Charivne, Orikhiv, Mala Tokmachka ta Bilohiria, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Russia is actively conducting aerial reconnaissance to correct artillery fire, and deployed a Zoopark-X radar complex in the area of the settlement of Stepove to determine the positions of Ukrainian artillery. On the Kherson front, more than XX settlements of Kherson Oblast, located on the right [west] rank of the Dnipro River, were affected by artillery fire from the Russian occupation forces. In particular, Berehove, Beryslav, Vesele, Tiahynka, Antonivka and the city of Kherson.

gumanitarka,vijna,khersonska-oblast

Russians target humanitarian aid headquarters in outskirts of Kherson: one person died and more are injured

On Saturday 17 December, Russian Armed Forces shelled the settlement of Stepanivka in the outskirts of Kherson from mortars; humanitarian aid headquarters were hit. Source: Deputy Head of the President’s Office Kyrylo Tymoshenko on Telegram Quote: "Russians have shelled a settlement from mortars. Humanitarian aid headquarters were hit in the result. One woman died from injuries received, and two people are in the hospital. The enemy strike has damaged a school, a hospital and a church." Background: Earlier this Saturday, the Head of Military Administration of Kherson Oblast Yaroslav Yanushevych reported that the Russian army targeted a retirement home in Stepanivka, Kherson Oblast.

Russians target humanitarian aid headquarters in outskirts of Kherson: one person died and more are injured

On Saturday XX December, Russian Armed Forces shelled the settlement of Stepanivka in the outskirts of Kherson from mortars; humanitarian aid headquarters were hit. Source: Deputy Head of the President’s Office Kyrylo Tymoshenko on Telegram Quote: "Russians have shelled a settlement from mortars. Humanitarian aid headquarters were hit in the result. One woman died from injuries received, and two people are in the hospital. The enemy strike has damaged a school, a hospital and a church." Background: Earlier this Saturday, the Head of Military Administration of Kherson Oblast Yaroslav Yanushevych reported that the Russian army targeted a retirement home in Stepanivka, Kherson Oblast.

sektor-gaza,izrajil,vijna

Israel Defence Forces carry out numerous airstrikes on Gaza and finalise preparations for ground operation

The Israel Defence Forces have said that they are conducting numerous airstrikes on Hamas facilities in the Gaza Strip and are wrapping up preparations for a "significant ground operation". Source: The Times of Israel, with reference to a statement by the Israel Defence Forces Details: The Israeli military said it was conducting numerous airstrikes against many Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip and will soon provide more information about these strikes. In a statement, the IDF says it is preparing to "expand the offensive" by implementing a "wide range of offensive operational plans" which it says include a "joint and coordinated attack from the air, sea and land." The IDF says it is finalising the draft of hundreds of thousands of reservists, and its logistics directorate is working to provide troops with the equipment they will need for the ground offensive. Quote: "In recent days, the tools required for combat have been transferred to the assembly areas [...] IDF battalions and soldiers are deployed all over the country and are prepared to increase readiness for the next stages of the war, with an emphasis on a significant ground operation." Details: The Times of Israel said the military is expected to commence its ground invasion in the Gaza Strip soon, "but its extent and when it is carried out may be affected by operational considerations, including the evacuation of Palestinian civilians from northern Gaza and growing tensions on Israel’s northern border". Previously: On 12 October, the IDF told the residents of the northern part of the Gaza Strip they had 24 hours to evacuate further south for their safety and said it would continue striking Hamas militants’ targets in Gaza. Background: On 7 October, Hamas launched a large-scale rocket attack on Israel, with fires breaking out in cities. As of the evening of 8 October, the death toll in Israel due to the Hamas attack had exceeded 700, with over 2,200 injured. Israeli aircraft conducted further strikes on the Gaza Strip on the night of 8-9 October to "devastate the capabilities of the Hamas terror group". The soldiers have bombed not only the homes of commanders but also the houses of all militants. On Monday, 9 October, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it had attacked 500 Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad targets overnight. On the same day, the IDF also reported that Israeli forces regained control over all settlements on the border with Gaza. On 10 October, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Galant said Israel was moving to a "full offense" against the Gaza Strip.

Israel Defence Forces carry out numerous airstrikes on Gaza and finalise preparations for ground operation

The Israel Defence Forces have said that they are conducting numerous airstrikes on Hamas facilities in the Gaza Strip and are wrapping up preparations for a "significant ground operation". Source: The Times of Israel, with reference to a statement by the Israel Defence Forces Details: The Israeli military said it was conducting numerous airstrikes against many Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip and will soon provide more information about these strikes. In a statement, the IDF says it is preparing to "expand the offensive" by implementing a "wide range of offensive operational plans" which it says include a "joint and coordinated attack from the air, sea and land." The IDF says it is finalising the draft of hundreds of thousands of reservists, and its logistics directorate is working to provide troops with the equipment they will need for the ground offensive. Quote: "In recent days, the tools required for combat have been transferred to the assembly areas [...] IDF battalions and soldiers are deployed all over the country and are prepared to increase readiness for the next stages of the war, with an emphasis on a significant ground operation." Details: The Times of Israel said the military is expected to commence its ground invasion in the Gaza Strip soon, "but its extent and when it is carried out may be affected by operational considerations, including the evacuation of Palestinian civilians from northern Gaza and growing tensions on Israel’s northern border". Previously: On XX October, the IDF told the residents of the northern part of the Gaza Strip they had XX hours to evacuate further south for their safety and said it would continue striking Hamas militants’ targets in Gaza. Background: On X October, Hamas launched a large-scale rocket attack on Israel, with fires breaking out in cities. As of the evening of X October, the death toll in Israel due to the Hamas attack had exceeded XXX, with over X,XXX injured. Israeli aircraft conducted further strikes on the Gaza Strip on the night of X-X October to "devastate the capabilities of the Hamas terror group". The soldiers have bombed not only the homes of commanders but also the houses of all militants. On Monday, X October, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it had attacked XXX Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad targets overnight. On the same day, the IDF also reported that Israeli forces regained control over all settlements on the border with Gaza. On XX October, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Galant said Israel was moving to a "full offense" against the Gaza Strip.

genshtab,vijna

Ukraine's Defence Forces destroy 10 Russian UAVs during past day – General Staff report

Ukrainian defenders destroyed 6 attack and 4 reconnaissance UAVs of various types over the course of 8 June. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 9 June on 06:00 Quote: "Enemy forces continue to focus their main efforts on the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka fronts, where heavy fighting is ongoing. During the past 24 hours, 43 combat engagements took place on these fronts." Details: Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces launched 7 missile attacks, 2 of which hit the peaceful city of Uman, Cherkasy Oblast, and 43 air strikes. In addition, they conducted 79 attacks from multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) on the positions of our troops and settlements. There are casualties among civilians. On the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, Russia continues to maintain its forces in areas near the Russian-Ukrainian border and is deploying units of territorial forces to reinforce its border defence. During the past day, Russian forces conducted airstrikes on the settlements of Myropillia, Sinne and Severynivka in Sumy Oblast. They deployed mortars and artillery to attack the settlements of Seredyna-Buda, Atynske, Bezsalivka, Myropillia, Hrabovske, Velyka Pysarivka and Ponomarenky in Sumy Oblast, as well as Krasne, Morokhovets, Luk’iantsi, Starytsia, Hatyshche, Vovchansk, Chuhunivka in Kharkiv Oblast. On the Kupiansk front, Russian forces conducted an airstrike near Kyslivka. They deployed mortars and artillery to fire on Kamianka, Krasne Pershe, Novomlynsk, Kutkivka, Dvorichna, Kyslivka, Tabaivka and Berestove in Kharkiv Oblast and Novoselivske in Luhansk Oblast. On the Lyman front, Russian forces conducted unsuccessful offensive operations near Vesele in Donetsk Oblast. Makiivka, Nevske and Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast and Verkhnokamianske, Torske, Spirne and Rozdolivka in Donetsk Oblast came under artillery fire. On the Bakhmut front, Russian forces conducted unsuccessful offensive actions toward the settlements of Orihovo-Vasylivka, Ivanivske, Stupochky, Bila Hora. They launched airstrikes in the areas of Bila Hora and Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast. Vasiukivka, Minkivka, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Hryhorivka, Bohdanivka, Ivanivske, Stupochky, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Bila Hora, Druzhba, Toretsk and Pivnichne in Donetsk Oblast were affected by Russian artillery fire. On the Avdiivka front, Russian forces conducted unsuccessful offensive operations in the vicinity of Sieverne and Opytne. They conducted airstrikes in the vicinity of Avdiivka and deployed artillery to fire on Novokalynove, Avdiivka, Tonenke, Pervomaiske and Karlivka (all in Donetsk Oblast). On the Marinka front, Ukrainian defenders repelled all Russian assaults near the city of Marinka. Russian forces suffered losses. Still, Russian troops shell areas in and around Marinka, Pobieda and Novomykhailivka in Donetsk Oblast. On the Shakhtarsk front, Russian forces conducted an airstrike near Velyka Novosilka and shelled Vuhledar, Shakhtarske, Zolota Nyva, and Vremivka in Donetsk Oblast. Russian forces are on the defensive on the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson fronts. They conducted airstrikes in the vicinity of Novopil in Donetsk Oblast; Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Zmiivka, Beryslav, Kozatske in Kherson Oblast. The invaders deployed artillery to attack Burlatske, Zelene Pole, Novosilka, Novopil, Temyrivka in Donetsk Oblast; Olhivske, Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Bilohiria and Kamianske in Zaporizhzhia Oblast; Beryslav, Antonivka, Dniprovske in Kherson Oblast, and the city of Kherson. There is a tendency among the local media in temporarily occupied Crimea, particularly in Simferopol, to conceal the fact that the Russian occupiers destroyed the Kakhovka HPP and the aftermath of this disaster. It is known that the local occupation authorities are concerned about possible panic among the population. During the past 24 hours, Ukrainian aircraft carried out 19 airstrikes on areas where Russian military personnel were concentrated and two on Russian anti-aircraft missile systems. Ukrainian defenders also destroyed 6 strike and 4 reconnaissance UAVs of various types. Units from Ukraine’s Rocket Forces and Artillery struck five Russian command posts, six clusters of Russian military personnel and equipment, two anti-aircraft missile systems, eight field artillery units and two other critical Russian military targets.

Ukraine's Defence Forces destroy XX Russian UAVs during past day – General Staff report

Ukrainian defenders destroyed X attack and X reconnaissance UAVs of various types over the course of X June. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of X June on XX:XX Quote: "Enemy forces continue to focus their main efforts on the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka fronts, where heavy fighting is ongoing. During the past XX hours, XX combat engagements took place on these fronts." Details: Over the past XX hours, Russian forces launched X missile attacks, X of which hit the peaceful city of Uman, Cherkasy Oblast, and XX air strikes. In addition, they conducted XX attacks from multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) on the positions of our troops and settlements. There are casualties among civilians. On the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, Russia continues to maintain its forces in areas near the Russian-Ukrainian border and is deploying units of territorial forces to reinforce its border defence. During the past day, Russian forces conducted airstrikes on the settlements of Myropillia, Sinne and Severynivka in Sumy Oblast. They deployed mortars and artillery to attack the settlements of Seredyna-Buda, Atynske, Bezsalivka, Myropillia, Hrabovske, Velyka Pysarivka and Ponomarenky in Sumy Oblast, as well as Krasne, Morokhovets, Luk’iantsi, Starytsia, Hatyshche, Vovchansk, Chuhunivka in Kharkiv Oblast. On the Kupiansk front, Russian forces conducted an airstrike near Kyslivka. They deployed mortars and artillery to fire on Kamianka, Krasne Pershe, Novomlynsk, Kutkivka, Dvorichna, Kyslivka, Tabaivka and Berestove in Kharkiv Oblast and Novoselivske in Luhansk Oblast. On the Lyman front, Russian forces conducted unsuccessful offensive operations near Vesele in Donetsk Oblast. Makiivka, Nevske and Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast and Verkhnokamianske, Torske, Spirne and Rozdolivka in Donetsk Oblast came under artillery fire. On the Bakhmut front, Russian forces conducted unsuccessful offensive actions toward the settlements of Orihovo-Vasylivka, Ivanivske, Stupochky, Bila Hora. They launched airstrikes in the areas of Bila Hora and Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast. Vasiukivka, Minkivka, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Hryhorivka, Bohdanivka, Ivanivske, Stupochky, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Bila Hora, Druzhba, Toretsk and Pivnichne in Donetsk Oblast were affected by Russian artillery fire. On the Avdiivka front, Russian forces conducted unsuccessful offensive operations in the vicinity of Sieverne and Opytne. They conducted airstrikes in the vicinity of Avdiivka and deployed artillery to fire on Novokalynove, Avdiivka, Tonenke, Pervomaiske and Karlivka (all in Donetsk Oblast). On the Marinka front, Ukrainian defenders repelled all Russian assaults near the city of Marinka. Russian forces suffered losses. Still, Russian troops shell areas in and around Marinka, Pobieda and Novomykhailivka in Donetsk Oblast. On the Shakhtarsk front, Russian forces conducted an airstrike near Velyka Novosilka and shelled Vuhledar, Shakhtarske, Zolota Nyva, and Vremivka in Donetsk Oblast. Russian forces are on the defensive on the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson fronts. They conducted airstrikes in the vicinity of Novopil in Donetsk Oblast; Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Zmiivka, Beryslav, Kozatske in Kherson Oblast. The invaders deployed artillery to attack Burlatske, Zelene Pole, Novosilka, Novopil, Temyrivka in Donetsk Oblast; Olhivske, Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Bilohiria and Kamianske in Zaporizhzhia Oblast; Beryslav, Antonivka, Dniprovske in Kherson Oblast, and the city of Kherson. There is a tendency among the local media in temporarily occupied Crimea, particularly in Simferopol, to conceal the fact that the Russian occupiers destroyed the Kakhovka HPP and the aftermath of this disaster. It is known that the local occupation authorities are concerned about possible panic among the population. During the past XX hours, Ukrainian aircraft carried out XX airstrikes on areas where Russian military personnel were concentrated and two on Russian anti-aircraft missile systems. Ukrainian defenders also destroyed X strike and X reconnaissance UAVs of various types. Units from Ukraine’s Rocket Forces and Artillery struck five Russian command posts, six clusters of Russian military personnel and equipment, two anti-aircraft missile systems, eight field artillery units and two other critical Russian military targets.

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"We're returning to cold war mentality": Brazil's President comments ambiguously on war in Ukraine again

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has spoken out about Russia's invasion of Ukraine and said the world has returned "to a Cold War mentality." Source: CNN Brazil citing Lula's statement at the BRICS summit Details: The president emphasised that the return to the Cold War is "stupidity," and once again criticised the UN Security Council for inaction. Quote: "In just a few years, we have retreated from a good multipolar scenario to one that reverts to an outdated Cold War mentality and geopolitical competition. The current conflict that is taking place in Ukraine has global consequences... We do not underestimate the difficulties of achieving peace. Nor can we remain indifferent to the deaths, of which there are more and more every day. We stand ready to join an effort that can effectively contribute to a ceasefire and a just and lasting peace." Background: In April 2023, da Silva proposed that Ukraine cede the Crimean peninsula to Russia to put an end to the war. He also suggested that the United States "not encourage war" and start talking about peace. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (MFA) has invited Lula to visit Ukraine to understand the true nature of the war, following his scandalous statement. On 26 May 2023, da Silva said that he refused to come to Russia at the invitation of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. On 31 July, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, said he would like to meet with Lula and was ready to come to Brazil if invited.

"We're returning to cold war mentality": Brazil's President comments ambiguously on war in Ukraine again

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has spoken out about Russia's invasion of Ukraine and said the world has returned "to a Cold War mentality." Source: CNN Brazil citing Lula's statement at the BRICS summit Details: The president emphasised that the return to the Cold War is "stupidity," and once again criticised the UN Security Council for inaction. Quote: "In just a few years, we have retreated from a good multipolar scenario to one that reverts to an outdated Cold War mentality and geopolitical competition. The current conflict that is taking place in Ukraine has global consequences... We do not underestimate the difficulties of achieving peace. Nor can we remain indifferent to the deaths, of which there are more and more every day. We stand ready to join an effort that can effectively contribute to a ceasefire and a just and lasting peace." Background: In April XXXX, da Silva proposed that Ukraine cede the Crimean peninsula to Russia to put an end to the war. He also suggested that the United States "not encourage war" and start talking about peace. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (MFA) has invited Lula to visit Ukraine to understand the true nature of the war, following his scandalous statement. On XX May XXXX, da Silva said that he refused to come to Russia at the invitation of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. On XX July, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, said he would like to meet with Lula and was ready to come to Brazil if invited.

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Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy Russian tanks, an infantry fighting vehicle and a car in eastern Ukraine

Kateryna Tyshchenko - Sunday, March 27, 2022, 23:30 5 of the invader’s attacks were repulsed in the Donetsk and Luhansk directions, with the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroying 2 tanks, an infantry fighting vehicle and one car belonging to the invading forces on Sunday, 27 March. Source: Joint Forces Operation on Facebook Quote: "Ukrainian defenders destroyed 2 tanks, an infantry fighting vehicle and a car belonging to the invaders today, on 27 March." Details: A total of 63 attacks by the aggressors have been repelled by units of the Joint Forces Operation this week. The Ukrainian military have destroyed 80 tanks, 72 armoured vehicles and 48 motor vehicles, 19 artillery systems, 7 unmanned aerial vehicles, 14 aircraft, a helicopter and a patrol boat all belonging to the invading forces. Joint Forces have also destroyed an advanced Russian "Leer-3" electronic warfare system and captured five BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles from the aggressors.

Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy Russian tanks, an infantry fighting vehicle and a car in eastern Ukraine

Kateryna Tyshchenko - Sunday, March XX, XXXX, XX:XX X of the invader’s attacks were repulsed in the Donetsk and Luhansk directions, with the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroying X tanks, an infantry fighting vehicle and one car belonging to the invading forces on Sunday, XX March. Source: Joint Forces Operation on Facebook Quote: "Ukrainian defenders destroyed X tanks, an infantry fighting vehicle and a car belonging to the invaders today, on XX March." Details: A total of XX attacks by the aggressors have been repelled by units of the Joint Forces Operation this week. The Ukrainian military have destroyed XX tanks, XX armoured vehicles and XX motor vehicles, XX artillery systems, X unmanned aerial vehicles, XX aircraft, a helicopter and a patrol boat all belonging to the invading forces. Joint Forces have also destroyed an advanced Russian "Leer-X" electronic warfare system and captured five BMP-X infantry fighting vehicles from the aggressors.

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Ukraine's Defence Minister and Pentagon Chief discuss preparations for next Ramstein

US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin has discussed with Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov the preparation of the next Ramstein-format meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defence. Source: press secretary of the Pentagon General Pat Ryder quoted by the US Department of Defense Details: The online meeting of the 12th Ramstein will take place on 25 May. The Pentagon has noted that it will focus on supporting the capabilities of Ukrainian armoured vehicles, as well as "bolstering Ukraine’s air defenses against Russia’s continued brutal attacks". Austin informed about recent US efforts to provide security assistance. "The two leaders pledged to remain in close contact," the Pentagon added. Background: Oleksii Reznikov announced that the regular meeting of the Contact Group for the Defence of Ukraine in the Ramstein format would be held the following week. Last week, the United Kingdom announced the launch of an international coalition of countries aimed at training Ukrainian pilots on fourth-generation fighter aircraft, including the F-16s. The coalition already includes the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, the United States and Portugal. The White House also confirmed that in the coming months, the US and its allies will discuss when and how many modern fighter jets Ukraine will receive.

Ukraine's Defence Minister and Pentagon Chief discuss preparations for next Ramstein

US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin has discussed with Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov the preparation of the next Ramstein-format meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defence. Source: press secretary of the Pentagon General Pat Ryder quoted by the US Department of Defense Details: The online meeting of the XXth Ramstein will take place on XX May. The Pentagon has noted that it will focus on supporting the capabilities of Ukrainian armoured vehicles, as well as "bolstering Ukraine’s air defenses against Russia’s continued brutal attacks". Austin informed about recent US efforts to provide security assistance. "The two leaders pledged to remain in close contact," the Pentagon added. Background: Oleksii Reznikov announced that the regular meeting of the Contact Group for the Defence of Ukraine in the Ramstein format would be held the following week. Last week, the United Kingdom announced the launch of an international coalition of countries aimed at training Ukrainian pilots on fourth-generation fighter aircraft, including the F-XXs. The coalition already includes the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, the United States and Portugal. The White House also confirmed that in the coming months, the US and its allies will discuss when and how many modern fighter jets Ukraine will receive.

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Armed Forces of Ukraine advance several dozen kilometres in south of Ukraine – Humeniuk

IRYNA BALACHUK – SATURDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2022, 14:41 The Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting a successful counteroffensive in the south of Ukraine. They have now advanced several dozen kilometres on various fronts. Source: Nataliia Humeniuk, spokesperson of the press centre of Operational Command Pivden (South), on the 24/7 news broadcast Quote: "The results [of the counteroffensive] are encouraging, and we are working to achieve such convincing results every morning. Our troops have advanced between two and several dozen kilometres in different areas of the southern front line. Soon we will certainly name those settlements that are welcoming our troops with joy right now." Details: Humeniuk said that in the past 24 hours, the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the southern front have killed over 70 occupiers and destroyed 9 Russian tanks and 2 howitzers of the large-calibre artillery which the occupiers had used to constantly attack the Nikopol district. Background: The Armed Forces of Ukraine has begun its counteroffensive in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine. The Defence Forces of Ukraine have liberated over 1,000 square kilometres of land. On 8 September, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that the city of Balakliia in Kharkiv Oblast had been liberated by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. On 9 September, Zelenskyy reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had liberated over 30 settlements in the Kharkiv region. On 10 September, Nataliia Popova, advisor to the head of the Kharkiv Oblast Council, reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had liberated the city of Kupiansk from the occupiers.

Armed Forces of Ukraine advance several dozen kilometres in south of Ukraine – Humeniuk

IRYNA BALACHUK – SATURDAY, XX SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX The Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting a successful counteroffensive in the south of Ukraine. They have now advanced several dozen kilometres on various fronts. Source: Nataliia Humeniuk, spokesperson of the press centre of Operational Command Pivden (South), on the XX/X news broadcast Quote: "The results [of the counteroffensive] are encouraging, and we are working to achieve such convincing results every morning. Our troops have advanced between two and several dozen kilometres in different areas of the southern front line. Soon we will certainly name those settlements that are welcoming our troops with joy right now." Details: Humeniuk said that in the past XX hours, the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the southern front have killed over XX occupiers and destroyed X Russian tanks and X howitzers of the large-calibre artillery which the occupiers had used to constantly attack the Nikopol district. Background: The Armed Forces of Ukraine has begun its counteroffensive in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine. The Defence Forces of Ukraine have liberated over X,XXX square kilometres of land. On X September, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that the city of Balakliia in Kharkiv Oblast had been liberated by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. On X September, Zelenskyy reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had liberated over XX settlements in the Kharkiv region. On XX September, Nataliia Popova, advisor to the head of the Kharkiv Oblast Council, reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had liberated the city of Kupiansk from the occupiers.

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Russian Officer and 10 soldiers taken prisoner by Ukrainian Marines

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO – MONDAY, 1 AUGUST 2022, 13:15 Yesterday, Marines of the Ukrainian Navy took 11 Russian soldiers prisoner in a battle. Source: Ukrainian Marine Corps Command on Facebook Details: It is reported that as a result of successful counteroffensive actions in the Kherson front, Ukrainian soldiers captured 11 servicemen of the Russian occupying forces. An officer, an ensign and nine mobilised members of the unrecognised armed formation DNR (Donetsk People’s Republic) are among them. Quote: "The occupiers who were captured are lucky, because Ukraine adheres to the norms of international law. All the prisoners have been handed over to the relevant authorities. Over the course of yesterday, artillery units of the Naval Forces of Ukraine destroyed an enemy infantry fighting vehicle and killed or wounded more than 20 [Russian] personnel."Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

Russian Officer and XX soldiers taken prisoner by Ukrainian Marines

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO – MONDAY, X AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX Yesterday, Marines of the Ukrainian Navy took XX Russian soldiers prisoner in a battle. Source: Ukrainian Marine Corps Command on Facebook Details: It is reported that as a result of successful counteroffensive actions in the Kherson front, Ukrainian soldiers captured XX servicemen of the Russian occupying forces. An officer, an ensign and nine mobilised members of the unrecognised armed formation DNR (Donetsk People’s Republic) are among them. Quote: "The occupiers who were captured are lucky, because Ukraine adheres to the norms of international law. All the prisoners have been handed over to the relevant authorities. Over the course of yesterday, artillery units of the Naval Forces of Ukraine destroyed an enemy infantry fighting vehicle and killed or wounded more than XX [Russian] personnel."Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

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Ukrainian Air Force video shows Russian targets being downed with S-300 missile system and Gepard anti-aircraft gun

The Ukrainian Air Force has posted a video of air defence efforts in Odesa Oblast. Source: Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, on Telegram Quote: "Combat work of air defence forces on the night of 14 August 2023 in Odesa Oblast. A Ukrainian S-300 [anti-aircraft missile system] and a German-made Gepard [self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG)] were responding. Together to victory!" Бойова робота ППО на Одещинівідео - Повітряних сил pic.twitter.com/JBPBVUZKnR Details: The video captures the downing of two Russian aerial targets over the sea by an S-300 missile and a German-made Gepard SPAAG.

Ukrainian Air Force video shows Russian targets being downed with S-XXX missile system and Gepard anti-aircraft gun

The Ukrainian Air Force has posted a video of air defence efforts in Odesa Oblast. Source: Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, on Telegram Quote: "Combat work of air defence forces on the night of XX August XXXX in Odesa Oblast. A Ukrainian S-XXX [anti-aircraft missile system] and a German-made Gepard [self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG)] were responding. Together to victory!" Бойова робота ППО на Одещинівідео - Повітряних сил pic.twitter.com/JBPBVUZKnR Details: The video captures the downing of two Russian aerial targets over the sea by an S-XXX missile and a German-made Gepard SPAAG.

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Journalists discover possible training ground for Russian operators of combat drones

Radio Liberty’s project Donbas.Realii has found a possible location for the Russian training ground for Shahed drone operators. Source: Radio Liberty Details: The training ground is located approximately 8 kilometres southeast of the State Centre for Unmanned Aviation of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation in the city of Kolomna, Moscow Oblast. Earlier, Ukrainian journalists identified that Russia had sent its UAV operators to Iran for training under the pretext of participating in competitions. In August, four Russian military personnel took part in the Falcon Hunting drone operator competition in Iran. Immediately thereafter, attacks by Iranian-made kamikaze drones on Ukrainian cities began. All military personnel identified in the investigation serve in the 924th State Centre of Unmanned Aviation of Russia. This centre is the only one in the structure of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation that trains drone operators, and it is based in the city of Kolomna (military unit 20924 on Artileriiskaya Street). However, flights are conducted elsewhere. Donbas.Realii identified the place based on pictures of previous similar competitions held in Russia. The International Army Games Falcon Hunting were held at the Centre’s training ground in Kolomna in 2019 and 2021. In 2019, the Russian Ministry of Defence actively published photos from the competition. Russian soldiers are standing in the background of this building: Російські військові стоять на тлі цієї споруди: Next to the identified site is a large training ground, which used to belong to the Kolomna Higher Artillery School. This training ground is probably also used for UAV flights. Other photos from that year's competition, published by the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, show a more open area: Since the instructors from this particular centre had been trained in Iran, it can be assumed that Shahed drone operators are also being taught here. The distance from the training ground to Moscow is about 100 km, and the distance to the border of Ukraine is about 600 km.

Journalists discover possible training ground for Russian operators of combat drones

Radio Liberty’s project Donbas.Realii has found a possible location for the Russian training ground for Shahed drone operators. Source: Radio Liberty Details: The training ground is located approximately X kilometres southeast of the State Centre for Unmanned Aviation of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation in the city of Kolomna, Moscow Oblast. Earlier, Ukrainian journalists identified that Russia had sent its UAV operators to Iran for training under the pretext of participating in competitions. In August, four Russian military personnel took part in the Falcon Hunting drone operator competition in Iran. Immediately thereafter, attacks by Iranian-made kamikaze drones on Ukrainian cities began. All military personnel identified in the investigation serve in the XXXth State Centre of Unmanned Aviation of Russia. This centre is the only one in the structure of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation that trains drone operators, and it is based in the city of Kolomna (military unit XXXXX on Artileriiskaya Street). However, flights are conducted elsewhere. Donbas.Realii identified the place based on pictures of previous similar competitions held in Russia. The International Army Games Falcon Hunting were held at the Centre’s training ground in Kolomna in XXXX and XXXX. In XXXX, the Russian Ministry of Defence actively published photos from the competition. Russian soldiers are standing in the background of this building: Російські військові стоять на тлі цієї споруди: Next to the identified site is a large training ground, which used to belong to the Kolomna Higher Artillery School. This training ground is probably also used for UAV flights. Other photos from that year's competition, published by the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, show a more open area: Since the instructors from this particular centre had been trained in Iran, it can be assumed that Shahed drone operators are also being taught here. The distance from the training ground to Moscow is about XXX km, and the distance to the border of Ukraine is about XXX km.

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Air-raid warning issued in Kyiv and several oblasts

An air-raid warning was issued in some of Ukraine’s oblasts on the morning of 2 July, lasting over 30 minutes. Source: map of air-raid warnings; Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: The air-raid warning began to spread at 06:55. As of 06:58, it covered the territories of the southern, eastern, northern and central oblasts. The Air Force reported that a Tu-22M3 aircraft had taken off from the Mozdok airfield in Russia. Air-raid warnings notify civilians of danger of strikes; citizens are advised to go to the shelter or follow the "two-walls rule" (the safety rule whereby a person keeps two walls without windows between them and the street during attacks – ed.). Updated: At 07:21, an air-raid warning was issued in the capital and Kyiv Oblast. The Air Force reported missile danger. At 07:47, an air-raid alarm was issued in the country's southern oblasts. The all-clear was given everywhere after 08:12 on 2 July. Earlier: At night, an air-raid alarm was issued throughout Ukraine due to the threat of attacks of Russian missiles and UAVs.

Air-raid warning issued in Kyiv and several oblasts

An air-raid warning was issued in some of Ukraine’s oblasts on the morning of X July, lasting over XX minutes. Source: map of air-raid warnings; Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: The air-raid warning began to spread at XX:XX. As of XX:XX, it covered the territories of the southern, eastern, northern and central oblasts. The Air Force reported that a Tu-XXMX aircraft had taken off from the Mozdok airfield in Russia. Air-raid warnings notify civilians of danger of strikes; citizens are advised to go to the shelter or follow the "two-walls rule" (the safety rule whereby a person keeps two walls without windows between them and the street during attacks – ed.). Updated: At XX:XX, an air-raid warning was issued in the capital and Kyiv Oblast. The Air Force reported missile danger. At XX:XX, an air-raid alarm was issued in the country's southern oblasts. The all-clear was given everywhere after XX:XX on X July. Earlier: At night, an air-raid alarm was issued throughout Ukraine due to the threat of attacks of Russian missiles and UAVs.

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Reznikov to US and NATO: “The only way for everyone to survive is by closing the sky”

Roman Petrenko – Saturday, 5 March 2022, 12:30 Minister of Defence Oleksiy Reznikov addressed the world, asking NATO to close the sky over Ukraine. Source: Reznikov’s video address According to Reznikov: "All of Europe understands that they are helping Ukraine because hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are risking their lives, the lives of their relatives and even their children, to prevent the enemy from invading the territories of other countries. At the same time, NATO refuses to close the sky over Ukraine. It is not enough that civilians are being killed; that residential buildings, hospitals, maternity hospitals, and kindergartens are being target-bombed and struck by missiles; and that a European nation is being destroyed in the 21st century... Preventative sanctions have not been put in place. The results of this hesitation can be seen unfolding on your TV screens. But you cannot observe a nuclear disaster from afar. Your arguments concerning the refusal to enforce A2/AD [Anti-access and area denial] in order to deter nuclear war no longer hold, because Russia has already started a nuclear war. Historical lessons are difficult to learn, but we must take them into account. If Eisenhower had supported Europe earlier in the course of WWII, the United States would never have had Pearl Harbor. If the countries of the world had introduced the sanctions which Russia faces now earlier, an all-out war would have been avoided. Without exaggeration, the only way for us all –and I mean the whole world– to survive, is to create an A2/AD zone [in Ukraine]." Details: Reznikov recalled the 1986 Chernobyl tragedy and mentioned that the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant has six times its capacity. The Minister also asked the US to "listen to its people" and drew attention to the results of a poll according to which 74% of Americans stated that the US and NATO should create a no-fly zone over Ukraine.

Reznikov to US and NATO: “The only way for everyone to survive is by closing the sky”

Roman Petrenko – Saturday, X March XXXX, XX:XX Minister of Defence Oleksiy Reznikov addressed the world, asking NATO to close the sky over Ukraine. Source: Reznikov’s video address According to Reznikov: "All of Europe understands that they are helping Ukraine because hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are risking their lives, the lives of their relatives and even their children, to prevent the enemy from invading the territories of other countries. At the same time, NATO refuses to close the sky over Ukraine. It is not enough that civilians are being killed; that residential buildings, hospitals, maternity hospitals, and kindergartens are being target-bombed and struck by missiles; and that a European nation is being destroyed in the XXst century... Preventative sanctions have not been put in place. The results of this hesitation can be seen unfolding on your TV screens. But you cannot observe a nuclear disaster from afar. Your arguments concerning the refusal to enforce AX/AD [Anti-access and area denial] in order to deter nuclear war no longer hold, because Russia has already started a nuclear war. Historical lessons are difficult to learn, but we must take them into account. If Eisenhower had supported Europe earlier in the course of WWII, the United States would never have had Pearl Harbor. If the countries of the world had introduced the sanctions which Russia faces now earlier, an all-out war would have been avoided. Without exaggeration, the only way for us all –and I mean the whole world– to survive, is to create an AX/AD zone [in Ukraine]." Details: Reznikov recalled the XXXX Chernobyl tragedy and mentioned that the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant has six times its capacity. The Minister also asked the US to "listen to its people" and drew attention to the results of a poll according to which XX% of Americans stated that the US and NATO should create a no-fly zone over Ukraine.

sbu,zelensky,vijna,donetsk-region

Zelenskyy holds meetings with national security agencies: Internal and external threats stand no chance

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the head of Ukraine’s Security Service and other officials in charge of national security on Monday, 27 February. Source: President Zelenskyy’s video address Quote from Zelenskyy: "Today, I held several meetings with government officials and representatives of security agencies. In particular, I had a meeting with Vasyl Maliuk, Head of the Security Service of Ukraine. We discussed current issues and our steps to protect the state in the near future. We will not allow any internal threats a chance [to succeed], just as we do not allow any external threats [to succeed]."

Zelenskyy holds meetings with national security agencies: Internal and external threats stand no chance

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the head of Ukraine’s Security Service and other officials in charge of national security on Monday, XX February. Source: President Zelenskyy’s video address Quote from Zelenskyy: "Today, I held several meetings with government officials and representatives of security agencies. In particular, I had a meeting with Vasyl Maliuk, Head of the Security Service of Ukraine. We discussed current issues and our steps to protect the state in the near future. We will not allow any internal threats a chance [to succeed], just as we do not allow any external threats [to succeed]."

okupacia,luganska-oblast,vijna,propaganda

Militants in Luhansk promise free education to students who survive the war

The so-called "Ministry of Education and Science" of the self-proclaimed ‘Luhansk People’s Republic’ has promised free education to university students of the occupied Luhansk Oblast if they return alive from the war. Source: Kremlin-aligned news outlet TASS Quote: "It has now been decided that all students who return after military service and who previously studied on a contractual basis will be allowed to study free of charge." Details: Militants of the so-called "Luhansk People’s Republic" promise to demobilise the students of occupied Luhansk Oblast "by the end of November". Reminder: Meanwhile, 85,000 invaders have already died in the war in Ukraine.

Militants in Luhansk promise free education to students who survive the war

The so-called "Ministry of Education and Science" of the self-proclaimed ‘Luhansk People’s Republic’ has promised free education to university students of the occupied Luhansk Oblast if they return alive from the war. Source: Kremlin-aligned news outlet TASS Quote: "It has now been decided that all students who return after military service and who previously studied on a contractual basis will be allowed to study free of charge." Details: Militants of the so-called "Luhansk People’s Republic" promise to demobilise the students of occupied Luhansk Oblast "by the end of November". Reminder: Meanwhile, XX,XXX invaders have already died in the war in Ukraine.

rosija,uman,vijna,obstril

Air defence shoots down missile over Uman district, damaged buildings reported – Cherkasy Oblast Military Administration

ROMAN PETRENKO – FRIDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2022, 16:05 The Head of Cherkasy Oblast Military Administration, Ihor Taburets, has reported that the air defence system has been operating in Uman district in Cherkasy Oblast, and fragments have damaged a few non-residential buildings. Source: Taburets on Telegram Quote: "During the last air-raid, the air defence system was operating in Uman district. We have some minor damage to a few non-residential buildings, and we have disconnected the power supply infrastructure as an emergency precaution." Details: At the moment, there are no casualties reported. Background: On the afternoon of 16 September, the Air Forces of Ukraine shot down three cruise missiles in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

Air defence shoots down missile over Uman district, damaged buildings reported – Cherkasy Oblast Military Administration

ROMAN PETRENKO – FRIDAY, XX SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX The Head of Cherkasy Oblast Military Administration, Ihor Taburets, has reported that the air defence system has been operating in Uman district in Cherkasy Oblast, and fragments have damaged a few non-residential buildings. Source: Taburets on Telegram Quote: "During the last air-raid, the air defence system was operating in Uman district. We have some minor damage to a few non-residential buildings, and we have disconnected the power supply infrastructure as an emergency precaution." Details: At the moment, there are no casualties reported. Background: On the afternoon of XX September, the Air Forces of Ukraine shot down three cruise missiles in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

vijna,khersonska-oblast

Telecommunication providers come under Russian fire in Kherson Oblast

Telecommunication service providers came under Russian fire in the village of Stanislav, Kherson Oblast, on 8 May. Source: Mykhailo Fedorov, Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, on Telegram Quote from Fedorov: "Yesterday [on 8 May], Russian terrorists deployed aircraft to shell the south [of Ukraine]. A team of local internet providers was restoring the connection in [the settlement] of Stanislav. Civilians and the providers' cars were affected." Details: Fedorov noted that the team of internet service providers had taken courses in tactical medicine during the winter, so they were not at a loss and quickly provided first aid to an injured woman. Background: Russian forces struck Kherson Oblast on the afternoon of 8 May, injuring nine people, including a child and the head of the village of Antonivka.

Telecommunication providers come under Russian fire in Kherson Oblast

Telecommunication service providers came under Russian fire in the village of Stanislav, Kherson Oblast, on X May. Source: Mykhailo Fedorov, Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, on Telegram Quote from Fedorov: "Yesterday [on X May], Russian terrorists deployed aircraft to shell the south [of Ukraine]. A team of local internet providers was restoring the connection in [the settlement] of Stanislav. Civilians and the providers' cars were affected." Details: Fedorov noted that the team of internet service providers had taken courses in tactical medicine during the winter, so they were not at a loss and quickly provided first aid to an injured woman. Background: Russian forces struck Kherson Oblast on the afternoon of X May, injuring nine people, including a child and the head of the village of Antonivka.

zbroja,reznikov,tanks,vijna

Ukraine's Defence Minister shows off a Leopard tank: "Where's the road to Moscow?"

Oleksii Reznikov, Ukraine’s Minister of Defence, shared a humorous short video about the first Leopard 2A4 tanks arriving in Ukraine from Poland. Source: video on the Militarnyi YouTube channel Details: The short video, captioned "First Leopard 2A4 tanks arrive in Ukraine from Poland", shows Reznikov getting out of the Western tank. When asked about his first impressions, the minister quipped: "Przepraszam, gdzie jest droga na Moskwy?" which is Polish for "Excuse me, where is the road to Moscow?" Previously: Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal shared photos of four Leopard main battle tanks sent to Ukraine by Poland.

Ukraine's Defence Minister shows off a Leopard tank: "Where's the road to Moscow?"

Oleksii Reznikov, Ukraine’s Minister of Defence, shared a humorous short video about the first Leopard XAX tanks arriving in Ukraine from Poland. Source: video on the Militarnyi YouTube channel Details: The short video, captioned "First Leopard XAX tanks arrive in Ukraine from Poland", shows Reznikov getting out of the Western tank. When asked about his first impressions, the minister quipped: "Przepraszam, gdzie jest droga na Moskwy?" which is Polish for "Excuse me, where is the road to Moscow?" Previously: Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal shared photos of four Leopard main battle tanks sent to Ukraine by Poland.

velika-britanija-20220128161822,zaporizhzhja

Russia builds 120 km defence line in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, preparing for Ukrainian attack on Melitopol – UK Intelligence

UK Defence Intelligence has reported that Russian forces have built three defence lines along a 120 km stretch in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, but they will be of little use without sufficient troops and artillery support. Source: UK Defence Intelligence, as reported by European Pravda Details: Over recent weeks, Russia has continued to develop extensive linear defences in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in Ukraine’s south. The area is highly likely the responsibility of Russia’s Southern Grouping of Forces (SGF). The UK MoD states Russia has now completed three layers of defensive zones across approximately 120 km of this sector. These consist of a front line of forward combat positions, and then two zones of nearly continuous, more elaborate defences. Each zone is approximately 10-20 km behind the one in front. Quote: "Russia has probably put significant effort into these defensive works because it is convinced Ukraine is considering an assault towards the city of Melitopol. The defences have the potential to be formidable obstacles, but their utility almost entirely depends on them being supported by sufficient artillery and personnel. It remains unclear if the SGF can currently muster these resources," UK Defence Intelligence noted Background: In a previous report, the UK MoD predicted that Russian air assault forces would be more involved in offensive operations in Ukraine.

Russia builds XXX km defence line in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, preparing for Ukrainian attack on Melitopol – UK Intelligence

UK Defence Intelligence has reported that Russian forces have built three defence lines along a XXX km stretch in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, but they will be of little use without sufficient troops and artillery support. Source: UK Defence Intelligence, as reported by European Pravda Details: Over recent weeks, Russia has continued to develop extensive linear defences in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in Ukraine’s south. The area is highly likely the responsibility of Russia’s Southern Grouping of Forces (SGF). The UK MoD states Russia has now completed three layers of defensive zones across approximately XXX km of this sector. These consist of a front line of forward combat positions, and then two zones of nearly continuous, more elaborate defences. Each zone is approximately XX-XX km behind the one in front. Quote: "Russia has probably put significant effort into these defensive works because it is convinced Ukraine is considering an assault towards the city of Melitopol. The defences have the potential to be formidable obstacles, but their utility almost entirely depends on them being supported by sufficient artillery and personnel. It remains unclear if the SGF can currently muster these resources," UK Defence Intelligence noted Background: In a previous report, the UK MoD predicted that Russian air assault forces would be more involved in offensive operations in Ukraine.

vijna,kadirov

Chechen leader calls for Ukrainian cities to be "wiped out"

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — TUESDAY, 25 OCTOBER 2022, 11:59 Ramzan Kadyrov, Head of the Chechen Republic, has accused the Armed Forces of Ukraine of attacking Russian oblasts and expressed his dissatisfaction with Russia’s "weak responses". Source: Kadyrov on Telegram Details: The Kremlin-controlled head of Chechnya has repeated several times that what is going on is not Putin’s special military operation, but a war. According to Kadyrov, this war is "between Orthodox, Muslims, and Satanists". Quote: "Earlier, we said that we were conducting a special military operation on the territory of Ukraine, but now the war is already on our territories... I am very unhappy about this... We have already declared martial law [on the occupied territories - ed.]... But they [the Ukrainians - ed.] do not hesitate, they shoot... I think our response is weak. If a shell lands on our side, in our region, we have to wipe the cities off the face of the earth so that the distant horizon is visible. To make them realise that they cannot even consider attacking our side." Previously: Kadyrov claimed that three of his sons, aged between 14 and 16, have visited the line of contact in Ukraine.

Chechen leader calls for Ukrainian cities to be "wiped out"

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — TUESDAY, XX OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX Ramzan Kadyrov, Head of the Chechen Republic, has accused the Armed Forces of Ukraine of attacking Russian oblasts and expressed his dissatisfaction with Russia’s "weak responses". Source: Kadyrov on Telegram Details: The Kremlin-controlled head of Chechnya has repeated several times that what is going on is not Putin’s special military operation, but a war. According to Kadyrov, this war is "between Orthodox, Muslims, and Satanists". Quote: "Earlier, we said that we were conducting a special military operation on the territory of Ukraine, but now the war is already on our territories... I am very unhappy about this... We have already declared martial law [on the occupied territories - ed.]... But they [the Ukrainians - ed.] do not hesitate, they shoot... I think our response is weak. If a shell lands on our side, in our region, we have to wipe the cities off the face of the earth so that the distant horizon is visible. To make them realise that they cannot even consider attacking our side." Previously: Kadyrov claimed that three of his sons, aged between XX and XX, have visited the line of contact in Ukraine.

kherson,okupacia,mobilnij-zvjazok,khersonska-oblast

Ukrainian mobile Internet service vanishes in Kherson Region – media

DENIS KARLOVSKYI - SATURDAY, 30 APRIL 2022, 22:30 Locals in Kherson Region have told Ukrainian journalists that mobile Internet from Ukrainian service providers is unavailable in the region, and there are problems with mobile calls too. Source: Suspіlne Kherson Quote: "In the Kherson region, mobile reception and Internet from all providers has disappeared. There is no service in Kherson, Kakhovka district, Novotroitsk or Chaplin communities." Details: A Vodafone representative told reporters that the problem was not being caused by an accident affecting service providers’ capacities. Suspilne correspondents say that in some districts of the region Kyivstar’s mobile service is working, but without access to mobile Internet. Background: On 26 April, the Russian occupiers organised a "meeting" at gunpoint in the occupied premises of Kherson City Council and appointed collaborators Volodymyr Saldo and Kyrylo Stremousov as "people's" leaders. On 30 April, Saldo said that a referendum would not be held on the separation of the occupied Kherson Region from Ukraine, but promised to pay pensions in roubles. Residents are fleeing the occupied cities of Kherson Region to neighbouring areas. The invaders are forcing teachers to undergo training in the Russian school curriculum in occupied Crimea during the summer. From autumn onwards they will have to start teaching their students according to the curriculum taught to Russian students - no Ukrainian language, and studying the history of the occupying state without mentioning Ukraine's existence.

Ukrainian mobile Internet service vanishes in Kherson Region – media

DENIS KARLOVSKYI - SATURDAY, XX APRIL XXXX, XX:XX Locals in Kherson Region have told Ukrainian journalists that mobile Internet from Ukrainian service providers is unavailable in the region, and there are problems with mobile calls too. Source: Suspіlne Kherson Quote: "In the Kherson region, mobile reception and Internet from all providers has disappeared. There is no service in Kherson, Kakhovka district, Novotroitsk or Chaplin communities." Details: A Vodafone representative told reporters that the problem was not being caused by an accident affecting service providers’ capacities. Suspilne correspondents say that in some districts of the region Kyivstar’s mobile service is working, but without access to mobile Internet. Background: On XX April, the Russian occupiers organised a "meeting" at gunpoint in the occupied premises of Kherson City Council and appointed collaborators Volodymyr Saldo and Kyrylo Stremousov as "people's" leaders. On XX April, Saldo said that a referendum would not be held on the separation of the occupied Kherson Region from Ukraine, but promised to pay pensions in roubles. Residents are fleeing the occupied cities of Kherson Region to neighbouring areas. The invaders are forcing teachers to undergo training in the Russian school curriculum in occupied Crimea during the summer. From autumn onwards they will have to start teaching their students according to the curriculum taught to Russian students - no Ukrainian language, and studying the history of the occupying state without mentioning Ukraine's existence.

rosija,bezpilotnyky,airforces

Russians launch 35 Shahed UAVs on Ukraine, 32 of them destroyed

The Ukrainian Air Force has destroyed 32 of the 35 Shahed attack drones that the Russians launched over Ukraine on the night of 20 June. Source: Air Force on Telegram Quote from Air Force: "The enemy attacked the military and infrastructure facilities of Ukraine with Iranian-made Shahed-136/131 loitering munitions on the night of 20 June 2023. In total, the occupiers used 35 attack drones. 32 of them were destroyed by anti-aircraft defence". Details: The Air Force specified that the Russians launched Shahed drones from the northern and southern fronts – from Bryansk Oblast and the eastern coast of the Sea of ​​Azov. The Russian occupation forces mainly targeted Kyiv Oblast, with over 20 attack drones being shot down here. In total, 30 Shaheds were destroyed by the military assets and personnel of the Air Force and two more by Ground Forces units. In addition, at night, the Russian occupiers struck Zaporizhzhia with ballistic missiles – Iskander-M/S-300 missiles. "Attack, bomber and fighter aircraft of the Air Force continue to strike at the positions, equipment and behind the lines of the occupying forces," concluded the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Russians launch XX Shahed UAVs on Ukraine, XX of them destroyed

The Ukrainian Air Force has destroyed XX of the XX Shahed attack drones that the Russians launched over Ukraine on the night of XX June. Source: Air Force on Telegram Quote from Air Force: "The enemy attacked the military and infrastructure facilities of Ukraine with Iranian-made Shahed-XXX/XXX loitering munitions on the night of XX June XXXX. In total, the occupiers used XX attack drones. XX of them were destroyed by anti-aircraft defence". Details: The Air Force specified that the Russians launched Shahed drones from the northern and southern fronts – from Bryansk Oblast and the eastern coast of the Sea of ​​Azov. The Russian occupation forces mainly targeted Kyiv Oblast, with over XX attack drones being shot down here. In total, XX Shaheds were destroyed by the military assets and personnel of the Air Force and two more by Ground Forces units. In addition, at night, the Russian occupiers struck Zaporizhzhia with ballistic missiles – Iskander-M/S-XXX missiles. "Attack, bomber and fighter aircraft of the Air Force continue to strike at the positions, equipment and behind the lines of the occupying forces," concluded the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

chernigivska-oblast,vijna,zhertvi

Russians attacked Chernihiv Oblast, killing local resident

A resident of the village of Yanzhulivka, located in the Semenivka hromada [a hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.] of Chernihiv Oblast, was killed as a result of a Russian shelling on 14 June. Source: Operational Command Pivnich (North) on Telegram; National Police in Chernihiv Oblast on Facebook Quote: "From 13:40 to 14:35, 13 strikes were recorded in the village of Yanzhulivka, probably from an 82 mm mortar. As a result of the shelling, a local resident was killed. Two private houses have also been damaged. " Details: The police said that the deceased was 55 years old. At the time of the shelling, the woman was doing household chores. In general, since the beginning of the day,the Russians have fired at least three times at the border territories of Chernihiv Oblast. In particular, five strikes were recorded from 10:50 to 11:03 in the area of the village of Krasny Khutir, probably from a 120 mm mortar. And from 13:30 to 13:50, four strikes were recorded, most likely from tubed artillery, in the area of the settlement of Karpovychi. Operational Command Pivnich (North) noted that in both cases, information on the victims among the local population or damage to civilian infrastructure was not reported.

Russians attacked Chernihiv Oblast, killing local resident

A resident of the village of Yanzhulivka, located in the Semenivka hromada [a hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.] of Chernihiv Oblast, was killed as a result of a Russian shelling on XX June. Source: Operational Command Pivnich (North) on Telegram; National Police in Chernihiv Oblast on Facebook Quote: "From XX:XX to XX:XX, XX strikes were recorded in the village of Yanzhulivka, probably from an XX mm mortar. As a result of the shelling, a local resident was killed. Two private houses have also been damaged. " Details: The police said that the deceased was XX years old. At the time of the shelling, the woman was doing household chores. In general, since the beginning of the day,the Russians have fired at least three times at the border territories of Chernihiv Oblast. In particular, five strikes were recorded from XX:XX to XX:XX in the area of the village of Krasny Khutir, probably from a XXX mm mortar. And from XX:XX to XX:XX, four strikes were recorded, most likely from tubed artillery, in the area of the settlement of Karpovychi. Operational Command Pivnich (North) noted that in both cases, information on the victims among the local population or damage to civilian infrastructure was not reported.

iran,putin,rosija

Putin outraged by assassination of Iranian general Süleymani

ALONA MAZURENKO — THURSDAY, 27 OCTOBER 2022, 18:08 Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has publicly shown his outrage at the assassination of Iranian general Kasım Süleymani. Source: Putin during his speech on 27 October Quote: "They took Süleymani out, killed the Iranian general; you could have had a whatever opinion on Süleymani, but he was an official of another state. They killed him on the territory of the third country and said "yes, we killed him". What is this, where do we live?" Background: Kasım Süleymani, an Iranian general and a leader of special forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was killed in January 2020. Donald Trump, the US President at that time, stated that the US Army had successfully carried out a targeted strike on his command; as a result, Süleymani, the number one terrorist in the whole world was killed. On 25 October 2022, Javad Kikh, a commander of Basij organisation, and Mehid Molashakhi, Colonel of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, were killed in Iran. According to some information, those commanders were the ones responsible for supplying Iranian-made kamikaze drones to the Russian Federation for the war against Ukraine. Both Russia and Iran deny their cooperation. Israel (Iran’s opponent) has sent the proof of these countries’ cooperation to the USA and Ukraine. The cooperation between Russia and Iran can change Israel's position regarding sending weapons to Ukraine.

Putin outraged by assassination of Iranian general Süleymani

ALONA MAZURENKO — THURSDAY, XX OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has publicly shown his outrage at the assassination of Iranian general Kasım Süleymani. Source: Putin during his speech on XX October Quote: "They took Süleymani out, killed the Iranian general; you could have had a whatever opinion on Süleymani, but he was an official of another state. They killed him on the territory of the third country and said "yes, we killed him". What is this, where do we live?" Background: Kasım Süleymani, an Iranian general and a leader of special forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was killed in January XXXX. Donald Trump, the US President at that time, stated that the US Army had successfully carried out a targeted strike on his command; as a result, Süleymani, the number one terrorist in the whole world was killed. On XX October XXXX, Javad Kikh, a commander of Basij organisation, and Mehid Molashakhi, Colonel of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, were killed in Iran. According to some information, those commanders were the ones responsible for supplying Iranian-made kamikaze drones to the Russian Federation for the war against Ukraine. Both Russia and Iran deny their cooperation. Israel (Iran’s opponent) has sent the proof of these countries’ cooperation to the USA and Ukraine. The cooperation between Russia and Iran can change Israel's position regarding sending weapons to Ukraine.

genshtab,vijna,khersonska-oblast

Civilian infrastructure in 8 settlements damaged in one day in Kherson Oblast – General Staff report

On the Kherson front, the civilian infrastructure of eight settlements was damaged during one day in Russian attacks, which resulted in casualties. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook; information as of 18:00 on 25 December.Quote: "The Russian occupiers, for the purpose of intimidation, continue chaotic attacks on the civilian population in the liberated towns and villages along the right bank of the Dnipro River. The city of Beryslav, Kherson Oblast, is subjected to a regular mortar attack. In addition, on the Kherson front, the civilian infrastructure in the settlements of Kherson, Respublikanets, Tiahynka, Zelenivka, Inzhenerne, Antonivka, Sadove and Veletenske was damaged by attacks. Victims among civilians are reported." Details: During the current day, Russian forces carried out one missile strike on the area of Kupiansk, Kharkiv Oblast. Also, they performed more than 10 attacks using multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS). The threat of Russian air and missile strikes on critical infrastructure facilities remains throughout the territory of Ukraine. On the Sivershchyna front, the positions of Ukraine’s Armed Forces near the settlements of Vyntorivka, Manukhivka, Ryzhivka and Vorozhba (Sumy Oblast) came under Russian fire.On the Slobozhanshchyna front, the Russians deployed mortars and artillery to fire in and around Strilecha, Starytsia, Zemlianky, Ustynivka and Vilkhuvatka in Kharkiv Oblast.On the Kupiansk and Lyman fronts, the occupiers deployed tanks and artillery to fire near 25 settlements, including Dvorichna, Kyslivka, Kotliarivka, Berestove in Kharkiv Oblast Ploshchanka, Dibrova, Chervonopopivka in Luhansk Oblast and Yampolivka in Donetsk Oblast.On the Bakhmut and Avdiivka fronts, more than 20 settlements came under Russian fire, including Spirne, Berestove, Yakovlivka, Soledar, Bakhmut, Opytne, Ozarianivka and New-York in Donetsk Oblast.On the Novopavlivka front, the areas of the settlements of Vuhledar, Velyka Novosilka and Vremivka (Donetsk Oblast) came under fire of the invaders.On the Zaporizhzhia front, Russian attacks on the areas of 20 settlements were reported, including Huliaipole, Chervone, Stepove, Mali Shcherbaky, Shcherbaky, Charivne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.During the day, Ukrainian Air Force delivered two strikes on clusters of Russian military personnel; units of the Rocket forces and artillery hit five command posts and a cluster of military personnel.

Civilian infrastructure in X settlements damaged in one day in Kherson Oblast – General Staff report

On the Kherson front, the civilian infrastructure of eight settlements was damaged during one day in Russian attacks, which resulted in casualties. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook; information as of XX:XX on XX December.Quote: "The Russian occupiers, for the purpose of intimidation, continue chaotic attacks on the civilian population in the liberated towns and villages along the right bank of the Dnipro River. The city of Beryslav, Kherson Oblast, is subjected to a regular mortar attack. In addition, on the Kherson front, the civilian infrastructure in the settlements of Kherson, Respublikanets, Tiahynka, Zelenivka, Inzhenerne, Antonivka, Sadove and Veletenske was damaged by attacks. Victims among civilians are reported." Details: During the current day, Russian forces carried out one missile strike on the area of Kupiansk, Kharkiv Oblast. Also, they performed more than XX attacks using multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS). The threat of Russian air and missile strikes on critical infrastructure facilities remains throughout the territory of Ukraine. On the Sivershchyna front, the positions of Ukraine’s Armed Forces near the settlements of Vyntorivka, Manukhivka, Ryzhivka and Vorozhba (Sumy Oblast) came under Russian fire.On the Slobozhanshchyna front, the Russians deployed mortars and artillery to fire in and around Strilecha, Starytsia, Zemlianky, Ustynivka and Vilkhuvatka in Kharkiv Oblast.On the Kupiansk and Lyman fronts, the occupiers deployed tanks and artillery to fire near XX settlements, including Dvorichna, Kyslivka, Kotliarivka, Berestove in Kharkiv Oblast Ploshchanka, Dibrova, Chervonopopivka in Luhansk Oblast and Yampolivka in Donetsk Oblast.On the Bakhmut and Avdiivka fronts, more than XX settlements came under Russian fire, including Spirne, Berestove, Yakovlivka, Soledar, Bakhmut, Opytne, Ozarianivka and New-York in Donetsk Oblast.On the Novopavlivka front, the areas of the settlements of Vuhledar, Velyka Novosilka and Vremivka (Donetsk Oblast) came under fire of the invaders.On the Zaporizhzhia front, Russian attacks on the areas of XX settlements were reported, including Huliaipole, Chervone, Stepove, Mali Shcherbaky, Shcherbaky, Charivne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.During the day, Ukrainian Air Force delivered two strikes on clusters of Russian military personnel; units of the Rocket forces and artillery hit five command posts and a cluster of military personnel.

propaganda,rosija,vijna,provokatsiji

Investigative journalists: “Ukrainian missile” that hit Belgorod was launched from Russian territory

Roman Petrenko – Saturday, 2 April 2022, 12:19 Investigative journalists from the Conflict Intelligence Team, a Russian independent investigative media outlet, say that the missile that was allegedly launched from the territory of Ukraine and which landed near Belgorod, was launched from the northeast – meaning that it was launched from the territory of the Russian Federation. Source: Conflict Intelligence Team According to CIT: "We have managed to geolocate the location from which the missile strike was recorded. It turned out that the camera was pointing to the southeast, and the missile appears to be travelling from left to right, meaning from the east or the northeast and, therefore, from the territory of Russia. The size of the funnel suggests that it was created by a cruise or ballistic missile. We do not know of instances of use of cruise missiles by the Ukrainian side in this conflict. Moreover, a Ukrainian ballistic missile would have arrived from the Ukrainian positions, that is, from the west or southwest. In addition, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov of Belgorod, a similar incident took place at the same time near [the village of] Yasnye Zori in the Belgorod region. Given that the village would be along the missile’s trajectory if it was launched from Nikolskoye, it is possible that this incident is related to the Belgorod strike. We cannot unequivocally say whether the incident was caused by something that derailed the rocket from its trajectory, or an aiming error. Given that this event has barely been covered in the Russian state media, this launch of a missile from Russian territory is unlikely to have been a deliberate Russian provocation done in order to accuse Ukraine. One way or another, unlike the attack on the fuel depot (and possibly some other facilities), we are ready to rule out Ukraine’s involvement in this incident." Background: On 1 April pro-Kremlin Russian state media reported that a missile "launched from the territory of Ukraine" landed in the Belgorod region. On the morning of 1 April, Russian media reported a fire at the fuel depot in the Russian city of Belgorod near the Ukrainian border. Vyacheslav Gladkov, the Governor of the Belgorod region, stated that the fire was caused by airstrikes from two Ukrainian military helicopters which entered the territory of the Russian Federation at low altitude. Dmitriy Peskov, the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation, stated that the explosion at the Belgorod field depot was not conducive to the continuation of negotiations between the two countries.

Investigative journalists: “Ukrainian missile” that hit Belgorod was launched from Russian territory

Roman Petrenko – Saturday, X April XXXX, XX:XX Investigative journalists from the Conflict Intelligence Team, a Russian independent investigative media outlet, say that the missile that was allegedly launched from the territory of Ukraine and which landed near Belgorod, was launched from the northeast – meaning that it was launched from the territory of the Russian Federation. Source: Conflict Intelligence Team According to CIT: "We have managed to geolocate the location from which the missile strike was recorded. It turned out that the camera was pointing to the southeast, and the missile appears to be travelling from left to right, meaning from the east or the northeast and, therefore, from the territory of Russia. The size of the funnel suggests that it was created by a cruise or ballistic missile. We do not know of instances of use of cruise missiles by the Ukrainian side in this conflict. Moreover, a Ukrainian ballistic missile would have arrived from the Ukrainian positions, that is, from the west or southwest. In addition, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov of Belgorod, a similar incident took place at the same time near [the village of] Yasnye Zori in the Belgorod region. Given that the village would be along the missile’s trajectory if it was launched from Nikolskoye, it is possible that this incident is related to the Belgorod strike. We cannot unequivocally say whether the incident was caused by something that derailed the rocket from its trajectory, or an aiming error. Given that this event has barely been covered in the Russian state media, this launch of a missile from Russian territory is unlikely to have been a deliberate Russian provocation done in order to accuse Ukraine. One way or another, unlike the attack on the fuel depot (and possibly some other facilities), we are ready to rule out Ukraine’s involvement in this incident." Background: On X April pro-Kremlin Russian state media reported that a missile "launched from the territory of Ukraine" landed in the Belgorod region. On the morning of X April, Russian media reported a fire at the fuel depot in the Russian city of Belgorod near the Ukrainian border. Vyacheslav Gladkov, the Governor of the Belgorod region, stated that the fire was caused by airstrikes from two Ukrainian military helicopters which entered the territory of the Russian Federation at low altitude. Dmitriy Peskov, the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation, stated that the explosion at the Belgorod field depot was not conducive to the continuation of negotiations between the two countries.

slovjansk,donetsk-region,vijna

Donetsk region: Russian aggressors hit Sloviansk with rockets

IRYNA BALACHUK — WEDNESDAY, 11 MAY 2022, 09:45 On the morning of 11 May, Russian aggressors launched rocket attacks on the city of Sloviansk in the Donetsk region; according to preliminary data, people were not injured. Source: Chairman of the Sloviansk city military-civil administration Vadim Lyakh on Facebook According to Lyakh: "The morning of May 11 in Sloviansk turned out to be cold and ominous. The enemy launched rocket attacks on two micro districts of the city." Details: According to the mayor, the degree of damage is currently being clarified. He urged residents to remain calm and not post videos and photos of the results of the shelling on social networks.

Donetsk region: Russian aggressors hit Sloviansk with rockets

IRYNA BALACHUK — WEDNESDAY, XX MAY XXXX, XX:XX On the morning of XX May, Russian aggressors launched rocket attacks on the city of Sloviansk in the Donetsk region; according to preliminary data, people were not injured. Source: Chairman of the Sloviansk city military-civil administration Vadim Lyakh on Facebook According to Lyakh: "The morning of May XX in Sloviansk turned out to be cold and ominous. The enemy launched rocket attacks on two micro districts of the city." Details: According to the mayor, the degree of damage is currently being clarified. He urged residents to remain calm and not post videos and photos of the results of the shelling on social networks.

vijna

Russian Meteorit mine-clearance vehicle destroyed near Avdiivka

Soldiers of the 47th Separate Mechanised Brigade destroyed a Russian Meteorit mine-clearance vehicle on the Avdiivka front. Source: 47th Mechanised Brigade on social media Quote: "Enemy equipment is burning on the Avdiivka front. Soldiers of the 47th Separate Mechanised Brigade destroyed a Russian UR-77 Meteorit. This is a self-propelled rocket launcher for mine-clearance." Details: It is noted that this is confirmed by the video from the point of view of operators of the attack UAV company.

Russian Meteorit mine-clearance vehicle destroyed near Avdiivka

Soldiers of the XXth Separate Mechanised Brigade destroyed a Russian Meteorit mine-clearance vehicle on the Avdiivka front. Source: XXth Mechanised Brigade on social media Quote: "Enemy equipment is burning on the Avdiivka front. Soldiers of the XXth Separate Mechanised Brigade destroyed a Russian UR-XX Meteorit. This is a self-propelled rocket launcher for mine-clearance." Details: It is noted that this is confirmed by the video from the point of view of operators of the attack UAV company.

odeska-oblast,rosija,vijna

Odesa Region: Russian troops shell bridge over Dniester estuary for fourth time

Russia has once again launched a missile attack on a damaged bridge across the Dniester estuary in Odesa Region. Source: Odesa City Council with reference to "Pivden" (South) Operational Command Quote: "A cruise missile has been fired at Odesa Region again. The enemy continues to attack the already damaged bridge across the Dniester estuary." Details: This is the fourth rocket attack on this bridge in recent times. Earlier: The first shelling of the bridge across the Dniester estuary took place on April 26 and the second - on April 27. On May 2, Russian troops launched a rocket attack on the same bridge for the third time.

Odesa Region: Russian troops shell bridge over Dniester estuary for fourth time

Russia has once again launched a missile attack on a damaged bridge across the Dniester estuary in Odesa Region. Source: Odesa City Council with reference to "Pivden" (South) Operational Command Quote: "A cruise missile has been fired at Odesa Region again. The enemy continues to attack the already damaged bridge across the Dniester estuary." Details: This is the fourth rocket attack on this bridge in recent times. Earlier: The first shelling of the bridge across the Dniester estuary took place on April XX and the second - on April XX. On May X, Russian troops launched a rocket attack on the same bridge for the third time.

bahmut,zbrojni-sili

Armed Forces moving forward on Bakhmut front – Ground Forces commander

Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has reported that Ukrainian soldiers are moving forward on the Bakhmut front. Source: Syrskyi on Telegram Quote from Syrskyi: "The defensive operation on the Bakhmut front continues. Our soldiers are moving forward in some areas of the front." Details: According to Syrskyi, the Russians are "losing their equipment and manpower."

Armed Forces moving forward on Bakhmut front – Ground Forces commander

Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has reported that Ukrainian soldiers are moving forward on the Bakhmut front. Source: Syrskyi on Telegram Quote from Syrskyi: "The defensive operation on the Bakhmut front continues. Our soldiers are moving forward in some areas of the front." Details: According to Syrskyi, the Russians are "losing their equipment and manpower."

sbu,obshuky,upcmp,religija

Security Service searches Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate premises in three more oblasts

The Security Service of Ukraine is conducting searches on the premises of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) in Cherkasy, Volyn and Kherson oblasts. Source: press office of the Security Service of Ukraine Details: In particular, the Security Service of Ukraine is checking the following churches: Holy Cross Monastery in Chartoryisk in the Volyn Diocese of the UOC-MP; St Nicholas’ Monastery in Myltsi in the Volodymyr-Volynskyi Diocese of the UOC-MP; Dormition Cathedral of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (city of Kherson); Administration of the Cherkasy Diocese of the UOC; St Michael’s Cathedral (city of Cherkasy); A sunday school and a library of the Cherkasy Diocese of the UOC (city of Cherkasy); Administration of the Uman-Zvenyhorod Diocese (city of Uman); St George’s Monastery (Uman district); Church of Andrew the Apostle (city of Cherkasy); Holy Trinity Motroninsky Monastery (Cherkasy district); Holy Protection Krasnohirskyi Monastery (Zolotonosha district); Religious community of The Parish of St Sophronius, bishop of Irkutsk (Cherkasy city); Dormition Cathedral in Kaniv (Cherkasy district) The Security Service of Ukraine has reported that the searches are being conducted together with the National Police and the National Guard of Ukraine in order to make it impossible to use religious communities as a centre of "russian world" and save the population from provocations and terrorist attacks. The press service has pointed out that law enforcement agencies operate strictly within the current legislation. They also respect the right for freedom of choice of religion and worldview. Background: On 1 December, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council (NSDC) instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to propose that the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) institute a ban on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate [UOC-MP], and also initiated a review of the legality of the UOC-MP’s presence at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (Monastery of the Caves). During these past weeks, the Security Service of Ukraine conducted a series of searches on the premises of UOC-MP. It is connected to the glorification of the so-called "russian world" ideology in UOC-MP churches. Some priests received notices of suspicion. In particular, the searches were conducted in Zhytomyr, Rivne, Zakarpattia and other oblasts.

Security Service searches Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate premises in three more oblasts

The Security Service of Ukraine is conducting searches on the premises of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) in Cherkasy, Volyn and Kherson oblasts. Source: press office of the Security Service of Ukraine Details: In particular, the Security Service of Ukraine is checking the following churches: Holy Cross Monastery in Chartoryisk in the Volyn Diocese of the UOC-MP; St Nicholas’ Monastery in Myltsi in the Volodymyr-Volynskyi Diocese of the UOC-MP; Dormition Cathedral of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (city of Kherson); Administration of the Cherkasy Diocese of the UOC; St Michael’s Cathedral (city of Cherkasy); A sunday school and a library of the Cherkasy Diocese of the UOC (city of Cherkasy); Administration of the Uman-Zvenyhorod Diocese (city of Uman); St George’s Monastery (Uman district); Church of Andrew the Apostle (city of Cherkasy); Holy Trinity Motroninsky Monastery (Cherkasy district); Holy Protection Krasnohirskyi Monastery (Zolotonosha district); Religious community of The Parish of St Sophronius, bishop of Irkutsk (Cherkasy city); Dormition Cathedral in Kaniv (Cherkasy district) The Security Service of Ukraine has reported that the searches are being conducted together with the National Police and the National Guard of Ukraine in order to make it impossible to use religious communities as a centre of "russian world" and save the population from provocations and terrorist attacks. The press service has pointed out that law enforcement agencies operate strictly within the current legislation. They also respect the right for freedom of choice of religion and worldview. Background: On X December, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council (NSDC) instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to propose that the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) institute a ban on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate [UOC-MP], and also initiated a review of the legality of the UOC-MP’s presence at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (Monastery of the Caves). During these past weeks, the Security Service of Ukraine conducted a series of searches on the premises of UOC-MP. It is connected to the glorification of the so-called "russian world" ideology in UOC-MP churches. Some priests received notices of suspicion. In particular, the searches were conducted in Zhytomyr, Rivne, Zakarpattia and other oblasts.

okupacia,vibukh,rosija,mariupol

Ammunition storage point explodes in Mariupol

Petro Andriushchenko, Adviser to the Mayor of Mariupol, has reported that a Russian ammunition storage point exploded in the city. Source: Andriushchenko on Telegram Quote: "Effects of Mariupol ‘cotton’ (an explosion) yesterday [24 February – ed.]. [Russian propaganda, initially refusing to use the word ‘vzryv’ (explosion), used ‘khlopok’ (a bang) instead. However, ‘khlopok’ also means ‘cotton’, and this has since become a meme – ed.] Mariupol Resistance Group confirms the explosion at an ammunition storage point due to the bright fire near Novoselivka in the Central District, as well as detonation of shells. Details: Later, Andriushchenko stated that the explosions were heard in the morning of 25 February near the villages of Yalta and Yurivka. According to Andriushchenko, "a large concentration of occupiers" is stationed there.

Ammunition storage point explodes in Mariupol

Petro Andriushchenko, Adviser to the Mayor of Mariupol, has reported that a Russian ammunition storage point exploded in the city. Source: Andriushchenko on Telegram Quote: "Effects of Mariupol ‘cotton’ (an explosion) yesterday [XX February – ed.]. [Russian propaganda, initially refusing to use the word ‘vzryv’ (explosion), used ‘khlopok’ (a bang) instead. However, ‘khlopok’ also means ‘cotton’, and this has since become a meme – ed.] Mariupol Resistance Group confirms the explosion at an ammunition storage point due to the bright fire near Novoselivka in the Central District, as well as detonation of shells. Details: Later, Andriushchenko stated that the explosions were heard in the morning of XX February near the villages of Yalta and Yurivka. According to Andriushchenko, "a large concentration of occupiers" is stationed there.

rosija,vijna,prizov

Russia wants to raise conscription age to 30 this spring

Russia has decided to raise the conscription age - citizens under the age of 30 will be drafted in the military as early as this spring. Source: Andrey Kartapolov, Chairman of the Russian State Duma Defence Committee, in an interview with the Parliamentary Newspaper [official weekly publication of the Russian Federal Assembly] Details: According to Kartapolov, it is planned that the upper limit of the conscription age for military service will be raised by 3 years (from the current 27 to 30), while the lower limit will remain the same as before at 18 years. Raising the conscription age in Russia will take from 1 to 3 years, and the process itself will take place in stages, but will begin as early as this spring, Kartapolov said. Quote: "Before the start of the spring conscription, each military commissariat will have to figure out how many people it has falling under the new requirements. Thereafter, [military enlistment offices have – ed.] to reorganise existing data to meet military tasks. Let’s say that a military enlistment office has one hundred people aged 21 to 30, who have not completed military service and who do not have sufficient grounds for it. And the task is [to conscript – ed.] 200 people. Accordingly, half of them will be people aged 18, as was the case before, and half will be people from 21 to 30 years of age." Details: According to Kartapolov, this is how Russia will gradually switch to the new system, and in each mobilisation campaign, it will gradually increase the conscription age. This will require "a whole set of amendments" to the current legislation – in particular, to the law on military duty and military service, Kartapolov added. Note: The idea of raising the conscription age was first announced by Sergey Shoigu, the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation in late December 2022. If these changes take effect, the minimum age of conscripts in the Russian Federation will be 21 instead of 18, and the maximum age will be 30 instead of 27.

Russia wants to raise conscription age to XX this spring

Russia has decided to raise the conscription age - citizens under the age of XX will be drafted in the military as early as this spring. Source: Andrey Kartapolov, Chairman of the Russian State Duma Defence Committee, in an interview with the Parliamentary Newspaper [official weekly publication of the Russian Federal Assembly] Details: According to Kartapolov, it is planned that the upper limit of the conscription age for military service will be raised by X years (from the current XX to XX), while the lower limit will remain the same as before at XX years. Raising the conscription age in Russia will take from X to X years, and the process itself will take place in stages, but will begin as early as this spring, Kartapolov said. Quote: "Before the start of the spring conscription, each military commissariat will have to figure out how many people it has falling under the new requirements. Thereafter, [military enlistment offices have – ed.] to reorganise existing data to meet military tasks. Let’s say that a military enlistment office has one hundred people aged XX to XX, who have not completed military service and who do not have sufficient grounds for it. And the task is [to conscript – ed.] XXX people. Accordingly, half of them will be people aged XX, as was the case before, and half will be people from XX to XX years of age." Details: According to Kartapolov, this is how Russia will gradually switch to the new system, and in each mobilisation campaign, it will gradually increase the conscription age. This will require "a whole set of amendments" to the current legislation – in particular, to the law on military duty and military service, Kartapolov added. Note: The idea of raising the conscription age was first announced by Sergey Shoigu, the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation in late December XXXX. If these changes take effect, the minimum age of conscripts in the Russian Federation will be XX instead of XX, and the maximum age will be XX instead of XX.