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Zelenskyy’s office announces operation to evacuate people from Azovstal plant

ROMAN ROMANIUK, OLENA ROSCHINA - FRIDAY, 29 APRIL, 2022, 10:30 Ukraine hopes to evacuate civilians sheltering alongside the last fighters defending Mariupol at the Azovstal steelworks on Friday, 29 April. Source: Reuters, Ukrainska Pravda Details: The Office of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that "an operation is planned to remove civilians from the plant today," but did not provide any details. According to the information provided to Ukrainska Pravda, the evacuation of civilians from Azovstal was planned for Thursday, 28 April, but the process was halted due to night shelling of the hospital on Azovstal. According to the interviewed official, after the evacuation of civilians, Ukraine will attempt to evacuate the most seriously wounded people from the plant. Reminder: after a meeting with Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Thursday, 28 April, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres stated that intensive discussions were underway on the possibility of evacuation from the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol. The day before, Guterres visited Moscow and suggested to Russian President Vladimir Putin that the UN coordinate efforts to evacuate people from Mariupol. On Thursday, UN Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine Osnat Lubrani left for Zaporizhzhia to start preparations for the evacuation from Mariupol.

Zelenskyy’s office announces operation to evacuate people from Azovstal plant

ROMAN ROMANIUK, OLENA ROSCHINA - FRIDAY, XX APRIL, XXXX, XX:XX Ukraine hopes to evacuate civilians sheltering alongside the last fighters defending Mariupol at the Azovstal steelworks on Friday, XX April. Source: Reuters, Ukrainska Pravda Details: The Office of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that "an operation is planned to remove civilians from the plant today," but did not provide any details. According to the information provided to Ukrainska Pravda, the evacuation of civilians from Azovstal was planned for Thursday, XX April, but the process was halted due to night shelling of the hospital on Azovstal. According to the interviewed official, after the evacuation of civilians, Ukraine will attempt to evacuate the most seriously wounded people from the plant. Reminder: after a meeting with Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Thursday, XX April, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres stated that intensive discussions were underway on the possibility of evacuation from the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol. The day before, Guterres visited Moscow and suggested to Russian President Vladimir Putin that the UN coordinate efforts to evacuate people from Mariupol. On Thursday, UN Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine Osnat Lubrani left for Zaporizhzhia to start preparations for the evacuation from Mariupol.

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Russian occupying authorities in Sevastopol rely on air defence reinforcement to protect them from attacks

The Russian occupying authorities in Sevastopol hope that Russia will strengthen air defence in occupied Crimea. Source: Mikhail Razvozhayev, Russian-appointed sham "governor of Sevastopol", on the air of the Kremlin-aligned Rossiya-24 (Russian-24) TV channel and on Telegram; the Crimean Wind Telegram channel Quote from Razvozhayev: "We are living in a certain new reality; the second week after the first missile attack on Sevastopol Shipyard is coming to an end, and, of course, the most psychologically distressing event for the city is the attack on the Black Sea Fleet headquarters that occurred last Friday... It's clear that people have concerns, irritation, and anger towards the enemy and hope that our air defence forces will draw conclusions from these events and intensify their work. And these efforts will definitely be made." Details: The Crimean Wind Telegram channel also reported that the sham "Russian government of Sevastopol" had moved from the building on Lenin Street 2 "to some basements", thus dispersing. Background: On the night of 12-13 September, the Ukrainian forces attacked the Sevastopol shipyard (Sevmorzavod) near Kilen-balka, and the Russian Ministry of Defence reported an attack by missiles and uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) that damaged two ships: a big landing ship Minsk and a diesel-electric submarine Roston-on-Don. On 20 September, an attack on the command post of the Russian Black Sea Fleet near Verkhnosadove (Nakhimovskyi district of Sevastopol) was launched. On 22 September, explosions sounded again in Russia-occupied Sevastopol. Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Russian-appointed "governor" of Sevastopol, reported a missile attack on the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet. Satellite images and videos proved there had been several strikes. The Special Operations Forces of Ukraine reported that as a result of the strike on the Black Sea Fleet of Russia in the occupied city of Sevastopol, 34 Russian officers were killed, presumably including the commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, even though the Russians deny this. Due to the damage done, the occupiers had to demolish the building of the Russian Black Sea Fleet Staff in Sevastopol through "controlled detonations".

Russian occupying authorities in Sevastopol rely on air defence reinforcement to protect them from attacks

The Russian occupying authorities in Sevastopol hope that Russia will strengthen air defence in occupied Crimea. Source: Mikhail Razvozhayev, Russian-appointed sham "governor of Sevastopol", on the air of the Kremlin-aligned Rossiya-XX (Russian-XX) TV channel and on Telegram; the Crimean Wind Telegram channel Quote from Razvozhayev: "We are living in a certain new reality; the second week after the first missile attack on Sevastopol Shipyard is coming to an end, and, of course, the most psychologically distressing event for the city is the attack on the Black Sea Fleet headquarters that occurred last Friday... It's clear that people have concerns, irritation, and anger towards the enemy and hope that our air defence forces will draw conclusions from these events and intensify their work. And these efforts will definitely be made." Details: The Crimean Wind Telegram channel also reported that the sham "Russian government of Sevastopol" had moved from the building on Lenin Street X "to some basements", thus dispersing. Background: On the night of XX-XX September, the Ukrainian forces attacked the Sevastopol shipyard (Sevmorzavod) near Kilen-balka, and the Russian Ministry of Defence reported an attack by missiles and uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) that damaged two ships: a big landing ship Minsk and a diesel-electric submarine Roston-on-Don. On XX September, an attack on the command post of the Russian Black Sea Fleet near Verkhnosadove (Nakhimovskyi district of Sevastopol) was launched. On XX September, explosions sounded again in Russia-occupied Sevastopol. Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Russian-appointed "governor" of Sevastopol, reported a missile attack on the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet. Satellite images and videos proved there had been several strikes. The Special Operations Forces of Ukraine reported that as a result of the strike on the Black Sea Fleet of Russia in the occupied city of Sevastopol, XX Russian officers were killed, presumably including the commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, even though the Russians deny this. Due to the damage done, the occupiers had to demolish the building of the Russian Black Sea Fleet Staff in Sevastopol through "controlled detonations".

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In Kakhovka, Russians released the journalist after 8 days of torture

Sunday, 20 March 2022, 15:09 Oleh Baturin, journalist from the town of Kakhovka of Kherson region, who was held captive by the Russians for eight days, was released on March 20. Source: Baturin on his sister's Facebook Quote of Baturin: "On March 12, at 5 p.m., I was caught at the Kakhovka bus station. They beat me. They humiliated me. They threatened me. They said they would kill me. Almost eight days. 187 hours of captivity. Virtually no food. Some days almost without water. No soap, no change of clothes. Not understanding where I am. But they clearly knew for what. They wanted to break, trample. Show what will happen to every journalist: you will be deprived. You will be killed. For almost 8 days I sat with my head tilted or covered. They were afraid I could see their faces. " Previously: In Kakhovka in the Kherson region, the local journalist Oleh Baturin disappeared.

In Kakhovka, Russians released the journalist after X days of torture

Sunday, XX March XXXX, XX:XX Oleh Baturin, journalist from the town of Kakhovka of Kherson region, who was held captive by the Russians for eight days, was released on March XX. Source: Baturin on his sister's Facebook Quote of Baturin: "On March XX, at X p.m., I was caught at the Kakhovka bus station. They beat me. They humiliated me. They threatened me. They said they would kill me. Almost eight days. XXX hours of captivity. Virtually no food. Some days almost without water. No soap, no change of clothes. Not understanding where I am. But they clearly knew for what. They wanted to break, trample. Show what will happen to every journalist: you will be deprived. You will be killed. For almost X days I sat with my head tilted or covered. They were afraid I could see their faces. " Previously: In Kakhovka in the Kherson region, the local journalist Oleh Baturin disappeared.

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Ukraine's allies say fighter jets are not priority, there is need for ammunition and air defence

Western capitals will set out additional pledges to provide Ukraine with ammunition and air defence equipment at a meeting on Tuesday. Source: Financial Times, referring to officials, European Pravda reports The new promises of military support come as Kyiv and NATO warn about ammunition shortages confronting the Ukrainian military in the face of a full-scale Russian invasion and as Western capitals are increasingly concerned about the consequences of strained defence supply chains and declining domestic stockpiles. These urgent needs outweigh long-term requests for material resources such as fighter jets or rapid deliveries of Western battle tanks, officials said, in light of Russia's new offensive, which NATO said on Monday had already started. "What Ukraine tells us that they really need is ammunition and additional air defence capabilities," the Western official said. The US official said that fighter jets are less important in the short term as Ukraine seeks to maintain its superiority. "What we really have to concentrate on now is Ukraine's ability to defend the air and they’ll do that through air defence artillery, equipped with the proper ammunition. Fighter jets are not and will not be as capable against the Russian air force as an integrated air defence system," the US official said. He added: "This war has proven to be an artillery duel using mass amounts of artillery ammunition on both sides. The international community will seek to continue to supply Ukraine with the artillery it needs to defend itself." Support for air defence is considered necessary due to concerns about the relatively undiminished capabilities of the Russian air force. Western officials are concerned that they could be deployed during Moscow's spring offensive, which will follow months of Russian retreats in the south and east of Ukraine. According to the two officials, the meeting may also discuss the conclusion of more direct contracts between Kyiv and Western defence companies with the mediation and financing of the Alliance's member countries. This would simplify the flow of supplies from the production line to the deployment site. "The war in Ukraine is consuming an enormous amount of munitions, and depleting allied stockpiles.The current rate of Ukraine's ammunition expenditure is many times higher than our current rate of production," NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday. Defence officials from about 50 countries allied with Ukraine will gather at NATO headquarters in Brussels for a regular meeting of the group, which first met at the US Ramstein Air Base in Germany shortly after the outbreak of war.

Ukraine's allies say fighter jets are not priority, there is need for ammunition and air defence

Western capitals will set out additional pledges to provide Ukraine with ammunition and air defence equipment at a meeting on Tuesday. Source: Financial Times, referring to officials, European Pravda reports The new promises of military support come as Kyiv and NATO warn about ammunition shortages confronting the Ukrainian military in the face of a full-scale Russian invasion and as Western capitals are increasingly concerned about the consequences of strained defence supply chains and declining domestic stockpiles. These urgent needs outweigh long-term requests for material resources such as fighter jets or rapid deliveries of Western battle tanks, officials said, in light of Russia's new offensive, which NATO said on Monday had already started. "What Ukraine tells us that they really need is ammunition and additional air defence capabilities," the Western official said. The US official said that fighter jets are less important in the short term as Ukraine seeks to maintain its superiority. "What we really have to concentrate on now is Ukraine's ability to defend the air and they’ll do that through air defence artillery, equipped with the proper ammunition. Fighter jets are not and will not be as capable against the Russian air force as an integrated air defence system," the US official said. He added: "This war has proven to be an artillery duel using mass amounts of artillery ammunition on both sides. The international community will seek to continue to supply Ukraine with the artillery it needs to defend itself." Support for air defence is considered necessary due to concerns about the relatively undiminished capabilities of the Russian air force. Western officials are concerned that they could be deployed during Moscow's spring offensive, which will follow months of Russian retreats in the south and east of Ukraine. According to the two officials, the meeting may also discuss the conclusion of more direct contracts between Kyiv and Western defence companies with the mediation and financing of the Alliance's member countries. This would simplify the flow of supplies from the production line to the deployment site. "The war in Ukraine is consuming an enormous amount of munitions, and depleting allied stockpiles.The current rate of Ukraine's ammunition expenditure is many times higher than our current rate of production," NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday. Defence officials from about XX countries allied with Ukraine will gather at NATO headquarters in Brussels for a regular meeting of the group, which first met at the US Ramstein Air Base in Germany shortly after the outbreak of war.

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Occupiers claim to have activated air defence systems in Simferopol

The air defence system has been activated over the occupied Simferopol, said Sergey Aksyonov, the so-called "head of Crimea". Source: Aksyonov on Telegram Quote from Aksyonov : "All services operating as usual. I ask everyone to keep calm and trust only official information." Details: Telegram channels also report on the explosion in the city of Dzhankoi.

Occupiers claim to have activated air defence systems in Simferopol

The air defence system has been activated over the occupied Simferopol, said Sergey Aksyonov, the so-called "head of Crimea". Source: Aksyonov on Telegram Quote from Aksyonov : "All services operating as usual. I ask everyone to keep calm and trust only official information." Details: Telegram channels also report on the explosion in the city of Dzhankoi.

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Drone fragments fall in several districts of Kyiv starting fires

Drone fragments fell in several districts of Kyiv on the night of 9-10 September, causing fires. Source: Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko on Telegram; Kyiv City Military Administration Quote: "Debris fell in Sviatoshynskyi, Shevchenkivskyi and Podilskyi districts of the capital. All services are on their way. Details will be shared later." Background: Earlier, it was reported that air defence systems in Kyiv and the oblast were responding to Russian UAVs. Update: Kyiv City Military Administration reported that in Sviatoshynskyi district, the debris fell in the area of Sovky Park. There is a fire. Rescuers are working at the scene. "There is no information on casualties at the moment," they added. Klitschko noted that debris was also burning on the roadway in Solomianskyi district. "Emergency services are on their way. The debris fell on an open area in Podilskyi district. Fire and rescue services are working. There are no casualties or damaged buildings there," Klitschko said. Later, Klitschko clarified that there was one person affected in Podilskyi district due to an "acute stress reaction" and that he was being treated by doctors. As Serhii Popko, Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, said, the debris hit an apartment in a multi-storey building in the Shevchenkivskyi district. The owners extinguished the fire on their own. As per the information available at the moment, there were no casualties. The Kyiv City Military Administration also reported that the debris fell on a non-residential building in Darnytskyi district.

Drone fragments fall in several districts of Kyiv starting fires

Drone fragments fell in several districts of Kyiv on the night of X-XX September, causing fires. Source: Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko on Telegram; Kyiv City Military Administration Quote: "Debris fell in Sviatoshynskyi, Shevchenkivskyi and Podilskyi districts of the capital. All services are on their way. Details will be shared later." Background: Earlier, it was reported that air defence systems in Kyiv and the oblast were responding to Russian UAVs. Update: Kyiv City Military Administration reported that in Sviatoshynskyi district, the debris fell in the area of Sovky Park. There is a fire. Rescuers are working at the scene. "There is no information on casualties at the moment," they added. Klitschko noted that debris was also burning on the roadway in Solomianskyi district. "Emergency services are on their way. The debris fell on an open area in Podilskyi district. Fire and rescue services are working. There are no casualties or damaged buildings there," Klitschko said. Later, Klitschko clarified that there was one person affected in Podilskyi district due to an "acute stress reaction" and that he was being treated by doctors. As Serhii Popko, Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, said, the debris hit an apartment in a multi-storey building in the Shevchenkivskyi district. The owners extinguished the fire on their own. As per the information available at the moment, there were no casualties. The Kyiv City Military Administration also reported that the debris fell on a non-residential building in Darnytskyi district.

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Zaluzhnyi tells children they will return to Mariupol "this year"

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has promised the children to return to occupied Mariupol "this year". Source: Zaluzhnyi, in the documentary project by Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Komarov Details: According to the Commander-in-Chief, he congratulated the children when they celebrated St Nicholas' Day [19 December]. A little boy took Zaluzhnyi aside and asked him quietly, "Are we sure we'll be back in Mariupol?", to which the answer was: "Yes. This year." Zaluzhnyi noted that such requests from children "inspire".

Zaluzhnyi tells children they will return to Mariupol "this year"

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has promised the children to return to occupied Mariupol "this year". Source: Zaluzhnyi, in the documentary project by Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Komarov Details: According to the Commander-in-Chief, he congratulated the children when they celebrated St Nicholas' Day [XX December]. A little boy took Zaluzhnyi aside and asked him quietly, "Are we sure we'll be back in Mariupol?", to which the answer was: "Yes. This year." Zaluzhnyi noted that such requests from children "inspire".

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Anti-aircraft gunners down Russians' Zala drone

Soldiers of the 92nd Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have posted a video of the downing of the Russian Zala drone. Source: The 92nd Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Ivan Sirko on Facebook Quote: "Our glorious anti-aircraft fighters never get tired of guarding the skies. Enemy "birds" in the sky, like... ears of corn in the field. Every day we have to "pluck" them and make our [people] happy. Another Zala [has been downed]." Details: The 92nd Brigade said that a drone was destroyed. Another UAV was downed later that day as well.

Anti-aircraft gunners down Russians' Zala drone

Soldiers of the XXnd Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have posted a video of the downing of the Russian Zala drone. Source: The XXnd Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Ivan Sirko on Facebook Quote: "Our glorious anti-aircraft fighters never get tired of guarding the skies. Enemy "birds" in the sky, like... ears of corn in the field. Every day we have to "pluck" them and make our [people] happy. Another Zala [has been downed]." Details: The XXnd Brigade said that a drone was destroyed. Another UAV was downed later that day as well.

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Putin awards main collaborators with orders in Kremlin

Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, has awarded the main collaborators who cooperate with Russia in the occupied territories of Ukraine with orders.Source: Russian state-owned news outlet RIA NovostiDetails: Putin awarded the so-called "heads" of the "DPR" [Donetsk People’s Republic] and "LPR" [Luhansk People’s Republic], Denis Pushilin and Leonid Pasichnyk, with orders "For Merit to the Fatherland" of the highest degree in the Kremlin. Yevhen Balytskyi and Volodymyr Saldo, the so-called "heads of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts", were awarded by Putin with the orders "For Merit to the Fatherland" of the third degree.Details: Putin also decorated several "war correspondents" and Russian propagandists.Background: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, where he met with the Ukrainian military and decorated the Ukrainian defenders.

Putin awards main collaborators with orders in Kremlin

Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, has awarded the main collaborators who cooperate with Russia in the occupied territories of Ukraine with orders.Source: Russian state-owned news outlet RIA NovostiDetails: Putin awarded the so-called "heads" of the "DPR" [Donetsk People’s Republic] and "LPR" [Luhansk People’s Republic], Denis Pushilin and Leonid Pasichnyk, with orders "For Merit to the Fatherland" of the highest degree in the Kremlin. Yevhen Balytskyi and Volodymyr Saldo, the so-called "heads of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts", were awarded by Putin with the orders "For Merit to the Fatherland" of the third degree.Details: Putin also decorated several "war correspondents" and Russian propagandists.Background: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, where he met with the Ukrainian military and decorated the Ukrainian defenders.

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Ukrainian Defence Forces advance 200 metres in some areas near Bakhmut

On Sunday, the Ukrainian defenders advanced about 200 metres in some areas near Bakhmut. Source: Serhii Cherevatyi, spokesman for the Eastern grouping of troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on the national joint 24/7 newscast Quote: "Bakhmut remains a priority target of the occupier, they are trying to take the entire city completely under their control. Our military stay on the defencive, [they are holding – ed.] several buildings and fortifications in the southwestern part of the city. Also, during the week, our units advanced where there was an opportunity, where there was no great risk of losses, counterattacking the enemy, in particular today they covered about 200 metres in some areas." Background: On 21 May, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said that the army units continue to advance along the flanks in the suburbs of Bakhmut.

Ukrainian Defence Forces advance XXX metres in some areas near Bakhmut

On Sunday, the Ukrainian defenders advanced about XXX metres in some areas near Bakhmut. Source: Serhii Cherevatyi, spokesman for the Eastern grouping of troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on the national joint XX/X newscast Quote: "Bakhmut remains a priority target of the occupier, they are trying to take the entire city completely under their control. Our military stay on the defencive, [they are holding – ed.] several buildings and fortifications in the southwestern part of the city. Also, during the week, our units advanced where there was an opportunity, where there was no great risk of losses, counterattacking the enemy, in particular today they covered about XXX metres in some areas." Background: On XX May, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said that the army units continue to advance along the flanks in the suburbs of Bakhmut.

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Two soldier from so-called Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republics fighting against Ukrainian Armed Forces sentenced to 15 years in prison

A court in Kyiv has sentenced two more citizens of Ukraine – soldiers of the so-called "Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republics" who fought against the Armed Forces of Ukraine – to 15 years in prison. Source: Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office Details: The Solomianskyi District Court of Kyiv found the men guilty of committing the crimes charged and sentenced them to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. They are accused of high treason under martial law and participation in unlawful armed groups (Article 111.2, Article 260.2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). Quote: "The prosecutor in court proved that one of the accused, a 38-year-old resident of Luhansk Oblast, while in the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk Oblast, in the city of Alchevsk, voluntarily signed a contract in March 2022 for military service in the illegal armed groups of the so-called ‘Luhansk People's Republic’. The man was appointed to the position of assistant grenadier of the ‘204th Regiment of the 4th Company of the 3rd Platoon of the People's Militia of the Donetsk People's Republic’, which was created, subordinated, managed and financed by the Russian Federation." Details: Another defendant, as reported by the Kyiv Prosecutor's Office, voluntarily signed a contract for military service in the "Donetsk People's Republic" and was appointed to the post of rifleman of ‘the 1st branch of the 2nd Platoon of the 2nd company of the rifle battalion of the People's Militia of the Donetsk People's Republic’ in February 2022. Quote: "Acting as part of various units in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, the accused set up firing positions for armed resistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and protected the occupied territories of Ukraine." Background: In June 2023, the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office submitted charges to court against six men who, after Russia's full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, defected to Russia and participated in illegal armed groups of the so-called Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republic. The Prosecutor's Office reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine stopped their criminal activities in Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts.

Two soldier from so-called Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republics fighting against Ukrainian Armed Forces sentenced to XX years in prison

A court in Kyiv has sentenced two more citizens of Ukraine – soldiers of the so-called "Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republics" who fought against the Armed Forces of Ukraine – to XX years in prison. Source: Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office Details: The Solomianskyi District Court of Kyiv found the men guilty of committing the crimes charged and sentenced them to XX years in prison with confiscation of property. They are accused of high treason under martial law and participation in unlawful armed groups (Article XXX.X, Article XXX.X of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). Quote: "The prosecutor in court proved that one of the accused, a XX-year-old resident of Luhansk Oblast, while in the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk Oblast, in the city of Alchevsk, voluntarily signed a contract in March XXXX for military service in the illegal armed groups of the so-called ‘Luhansk People's Republic’. The man was appointed to the position of assistant grenadier of the ‘XXXth Regiment of the Xth Company of the Xrd Platoon of the People's Militia of the Donetsk People's Republic’, which was created, subordinated, managed and financed by the Russian Federation." Details: Another defendant, as reported by the Kyiv Prosecutor's Office, voluntarily signed a contract for military service in the "Donetsk People's Republic" and was appointed to the post of rifleman of ‘the Xst branch of the Xnd Platoon of the Xnd company of the rifle battalion of the People's Militia of the Donetsk People's Republic’ in February XXXX. Quote: "Acting as part of various units in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, the accused set up firing positions for armed resistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and protected the occupied territories of Ukraine." Background: In June XXXX, the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office submitted charges to court against six men who, after Russia's full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, defected to Russia and participated in illegal armed groups of the so-called Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republic. The Prosecutor's Office reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine stopped their criminal activities in Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts.

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Half of Ukrainians see positive developments in fight against corruption

Over half of Ukrainians believe that there are attempts to overcome corruption in Ukraine and positive developments are being seen, for example, in the latest news about detentions and arrests. However, one-third is convinced that this, on the contrary, speaks of hopeless corruption and the lack of any changes. Source: results of a survey conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) on 29 September – 9 October Quote: "The majority of Ukrainians, 59%, believe that there are indeed attempts to fight corruption and positive developments in Ukraine. At the same time, a significant share of respondents chose the answer option that the latest cases are evidence of "the hopeless corruption of Ukraine and there are no positive changes" (34%)." Details: Sociologists said they have not asked the same question before, so it is difficult to speak clearly about the dynamics of sentiment. The KIIS reported that they conducted a survey on the state of corruption in the winter of 2022-2023 and "How effectively do you think the authorities of Ukraine are fighting corruption?" was among the questions. "If in 2018, 25% answered "rather effectively", then in the winter of 2022-2023, this share was 50%. Therefore, we can cautiously assume that the Ukrainians are now more optimistic about the fight against corruption than they were before the large-scale invasion (and compared to what it was before the Revolution of Dignity)," the KIIS noted. The KIIS reported that there are gradually fewer people from the western to the eastern oblasts who believe that attempts have indeed been taken to fight corruption in Ukraine. However, in other parts, except for Ukraine's east, the number of people who assess the situation positively prevails over those who assess it negatively. In particular, 65% of people in Ukraine's west believe that there are attempts to fight corruption, and 32%, on the contrary, believe that Ukraine is "hopelessly corrupt". In the country's centre, the ratio is 60% against 34%, and 53% against 40% in Ukraine's south. In the east, there are slightly more people assessing the situation negatively (49%) compared to 45% who believe there is a fight against corruption. In addition, the KIIS noticed that readiness for territorial concessions depends on how the fight against corruption in Ukraine is assessed. In particular, 25% of those who negatively assessed the situation with corruption are ready for territorial concessions. Only 4% among those who see positive developments are ready for territorial concessions. At the same time, even among those who are critical of the corruption situation, the vast majority (66%) oppose territorial concessions (while among those who assess the situation positively, 88% stand against concessions). Reference: The survey was conducted from 29 September – 9 October. A total of 1,010 individuals residing in all oblasts of Ukraine (except Russian-occupied Crimea) were interviewed by telephone based on a random sample of mobile phone numbers. The survey was conducted among adult citizens of Ukraine (aged 18 and older) who, at the time of the study, resided in Ukraine (within the territory controlled by the Ukrainian authorities until 24 February 2022). Formally, the statistical sampling error of such a sample (with a probability of 0.95 and considering the design effect of 1.1) under normal circumstances did not exceed 3.4% for indicators close to 50%, 3% for indicators close to 25%, 2.1% for indicators close to 10%, and 1.5% for indicators close to 5%. It is noted that in times of war, a certain systematic deviation occurs in addition to this formal error. However, sociologists believe that the results obtained still retain high representativeness and allow for a fairly reliable public sentiment analysis.

Half of Ukrainians see positive developments in fight against corruption

Over half of Ukrainians believe that there are attempts to overcome corruption in Ukraine and positive developments are being seen, for example, in the latest news about detentions and arrests. However, one-third is convinced that this, on the contrary, speaks of hopeless corruption and the lack of any changes. Source: results of a survey conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) on XX September – X October Quote: "The majority of Ukrainians, XX%, believe that there are indeed attempts to fight corruption and positive developments in Ukraine. At the same time, a significant share of respondents chose the answer option that the latest cases are evidence of "the hopeless corruption of Ukraine and there are no positive changes" (XX%)." Details: Sociologists said they have not asked the same question before, so it is difficult to speak clearly about the dynamics of sentiment. The KIIS reported that they conducted a survey on the state of corruption in the winter of XXXX-XXXX and "How effectively do you think the authorities of Ukraine are fighting corruption?" was among the questions. "If in XXXX, XX% answered "rather effectively", then in the winter of XXXX-XXXX, this share was XX%. Therefore, we can cautiously assume that the Ukrainians are now more optimistic about the fight against corruption than they were before the large-scale invasion (and compared to what it was before the Revolution of Dignity)," the KIIS noted. The KIIS reported that there are gradually fewer people from the western to the eastern oblasts who believe that attempts have indeed been taken to fight corruption in Ukraine. However, in other parts, except for Ukraine's east, the number of people who assess the situation positively prevails over those who assess it negatively. In particular, XX% of people in Ukraine's west believe that there are attempts to fight corruption, and XX%, on the contrary, believe that Ukraine is "hopelessly corrupt". In the country's centre, the ratio is XX% against XX%, and XX% against XX% in Ukraine's south. In the east, there are slightly more people assessing the situation negatively (XX%) compared to XX% who believe there is a fight against corruption. In addition, the KIIS noticed that readiness for territorial concessions depends on how the fight against corruption in Ukraine is assessed. In particular, XX% of those who negatively assessed the situation with corruption are ready for territorial concessions. Only X% among those who see positive developments are ready for territorial concessions. At the same time, even among those who are critical of the corruption situation, the vast majority (XX%) oppose territorial concessions (while among those who assess the situation positively, XX% stand against concessions). Reference: The survey was conducted from XX September – X October. A total of X,XXX individuals residing in all oblasts of Ukraine (except Russian-occupied Crimea) were interviewed by telephone based on a random sample of mobile phone numbers. The survey was conducted among adult citizens of Ukraine (aged XX and older) who, at the time of the study, resided in Ukraine (within the territory controlled by the Ukrainian authorities until XX February XXXX). Formally, the statistical sampling error of such a sample (with a probability of X.XX and considering the design effect of X.X) under normal circumstances did not exceed X.X% for indicators close to XX%, X% for indicators close to XX%, X.X% for indicators close to XX%, and X.X% for indicators close to X%. It is noted that in times of war, a certain systematic deviation occurs in addition to this formal error. However, sociologists believe that the results obtained still retain high representativeness and allow for a fairly reliable public sentiment analysis.

rumunija,help-to-ukraine,netherlands,fighters

The Netherlands send five F-16s to Romania to train Ukrainian pilots

The Dutch Ministry of Defence said that five Dutch F-16 fighter jets are on their way to the European F-16 Training Centre (EFTC) in Romania. Source: Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands, as reported by European Pravda. The aircraft are intended for the training of Romanian and Ukrainian pilots. The Netherlands has initiated the creation of the EFTC, and is providing 12 to 18 F-16 aircraft for it. The fighter jets remain the property of the Netherlands. The Ministry of Defence reminded that together with Denmark and with the support of the USA, the Netherlands is responsible for coordinating European efforts to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets. It was previously announced that Lockheed Martin will provide training and maintenance of the aircraft. "The training centre in Romania will initially use the aircraft to strengthen the skills of hired F-16 instructors. After that, the training of pilots will begin. The flights will be carried out only in NATO airspace," the message says. The official opening of the training centre will soon take place, announced the Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands. Background: The US Air Force confirmed on 25 October that Ukrainian pilots have begun flight training on F-16 fighter jets at an air base in Arizona. The Pentagon said that training Ukrainian pilots on American F-16 fighter jets could last five months or longer, depending on the speed of progress.

The Netherlands send five F-XXs to Romania to train Ukrainian pilots

The Dutch Ministry of Defence said that five Dutch F-XX fighter jets are on their way to the European F-XX Training Centre (EFTC) in Romania. Source: Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands, as reported by European Pravda. The aircraft are intended for the training of Romanian and Ukrainian pilots. The Netherlands has initiated the creation of the EFTC, and is providing XX to XX F-XX aircraft for it. The fighter jets remain the property of the Netherlands. The Ministry of Defence reminded that together with Denmark and with the support of the USA, the Netherlands is responsible for coordinating European efforts to provide Ukraine with F-XX fighter jets. It was previously announced that Lockheed Martin will provide training and maintenance of the aircraft. "The training centre in Romania will initially use the aircraft to strengthen the skills of hired F-XX instructors. After that, the training of pilots will begin. The flights will be carried out only in NATO airspace," the message says. The official opening of the training centre will soon take place, announced the Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands. Background: The US Air Force confirmed on XX October that Ukrainian pilots have begun flight training on F-XX fighter jets at an air base in Arizona. The Pentagon said that training Ukrainian pilots on American F-XX fighter jets could last five months or longer, depending on the speed of progress.

dnipro,vijna,zhertvi,obstril

Nine people injured in Russian attack on multi-storey building in Dnipro

Nine people have been injured in a Russian strike on a multi-storey building in Dnipro. Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration; Ihor Klymenko, Minister of Internal Affairs, on Telegram Quote from Lysak: "As of now, there are nine injured in the missile attack on Dnipro. Among them are two children – 14 and 17 years old. They suffered acubarotraumas [contusions – ed.]. Two 20-year-old girls have the same diagnosis. Five more have lacerations. These are men aged 18 to 53, and a 77-year-old woman. The doctors say that all of them are [in] satisfactory [condition]. They will be treated at home." Details: Earlier, Klymenko said that the injured included four men aged 18 to 53 and a 77-year-old woman. They were provided with medical care without hospitalisation. Background: On the evening of 28 July, Russian occupiers attacked a high-rise building and a building of the Ukrainian Security Service in the city centre of Dnipro. Ukrainska Pravda said the Russians damaged a new residential complex in the city centre, where many apartments were still unoccupied. Ukrainska Pravda sources also reported that the SSU building has been empty for a long time.

Nine people injured in Russian attack on multi-storey building in Dnipro

Nine people have been injured in a Russian strike on a multi-storey building in Dnipro. Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration; Ihor Klymenko, Minister of Internal Affairs, on Telegram Quote from Lysak: "As of now, there are nine injured in the missile attack on Dnipro. Among them are two children – XX and XX years old. They suffered acubarotraumas [contusions – ed.]. Two XX-year-old girls have the same diagnosis. Five more have lacerations. These are men aged XX to XX, and a XX-year-old woman. The doctors say that all of them are [in] satisfactory [condition]. They will be treated at home." Details: Earlier, Klymenko said that the injured included four men aged XX to XX and a XX-year-old woman. They were provided with medical care without hospitalisation. Background: On the evening of XX July, Russian occupiers attacked a high-rise building and a building of the Ukrainian Security Service in the city centre of Dnipro. Ukrainska Pravda said the Russians damaged a new residential complex in the city centre, where many apartments were still unoccupied. Ukrainska Pravda sources also reported that the SSU building has been empty for a long time.

zaporizkaoblast,vijna,zbrojni-sili

Russian troops are not allowing bodies of Ukrainian soldiers to be retrieved from battlefields in Zaporizhzhia Region

Roman Petrenko – Saturday, 7 May 2022, 09:18 On the Zaporizhzhia front, Russian troops are trying to hinder the actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and neutralise Ukrainian artillery units. They are also not allowing the bodies of wounded and dead Ukrainian soldiers to be retrieved from the battlefield. Source: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Zaporizhzhia Military Administration: "Often, Russian troops are not allowing us to retrieve the wounded and, unfortunately, dead Ukrainian soldiers from the battlefield, in contravention of all international humanitarian norms, forgetting humanity and mercy." Details: It is noted that 4 warehouses caught fire in a Russian shelling of Orikhove, as well as the roof of a house and a farming building.

Russian troops are not allowing bodies of Ukrainian soldiers to be retrieved from battlefields in Zaporizhzhia Region

Roman Petrenko – Saturday, X May XXXX, XX:XX On the Zaporizhzhia front, Russian troops are trying to hinder the actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and neutralise Ukrainian artillery units. They are also not allowing the bodies of wounded and dead Ukrainian soldiers to be retrieved from the battlefield. Source: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Zaporizhzhia Military Administration: "Often, Russian troops are not allowing us to retrieve the wounded and, unfortunately, dead Ukrainian soldiers from the battlefield, in contravention of all international humanitarian norms, forgetting humanity and mercy." Details: It is noted that X warehouses caught fire in a Russian shelling of Orikhove, as well as the roof of a house and a farming building.

donetsk-region,vijna,zhertvi

Russians attack Donetsk Oblast: 3 people killed, 14 wounded

At least three people have been killed and 14 have been injured in Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast on 13 March. Source: Pavlo Kyrylenko, Head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Kyrylenko: "Russia is killing civilians! The Russians killed three residents of Donetsk Oblast: two in Kostiantynivka and one in Avdiivka on 13 March." Details: 14 more people in the oblast sustained injuries, including seven in Kostiantynivka, two in Avdiivka, three in Chasiv Yar, one in Nykyforivka and one more in Bakhmut. In total, the occupiers have killed at least 1,410 civilians in Donetsk Oblast and wounded at least 3,183 more since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion. Kyrylenko has stressed that these numbers are not final, as it is impossible to determine the exact number of those killed in Mariupol and Volnovakha at the moment.

Russians attack Donetsk Oblast: X people killed, XX wounded

At least three people have been killed and XX have been injured in Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast on XX March. Source: Pavlo Kyrylenko, Head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Kyrylenko: "Russia is killing civilians! The Russians killed three residents of Donetsk Oblast: two in Kostiantynivka and one in Avdiivka on XX March." Details: XX more people in the oblast sustained injuries, including seven in Kostiantynivka, two in Avdiivka, three in Chasiv Yar, one in Nykyforivka and one more in Bakhmut. In total, the occupiers have killed at least X,XXX civilians in Donetsk Oblast and wounded at least X,XXX more since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion. Kyrylenko has stressed that these numbers are not final, as it is impossible to determine the exact number of those killed in Mariupol and Volnovakha at the moment.

okupacia,vijna,velika-britanija-20220128161822,ukrajina

Collaborator Saldo registers grain company in UK – The Guardian

A collaborator of the Kremlin, Volodymyr Saldo, whom the invaders put in charge of the occupied part of Kherson Oblast, registered a grain company in the UK. Source: The Guardian Quote: "In June 2022 the government imposed a freeze on any UK assets Saldo owns and banned him from entering the country. British officials accuse him of ‘promoting policies and actions which destabilise Ukraine and undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine’. Yet since November he has been listed as the proprietor of a British company with an address in the Hatton Garden district of central London." Details: The company in question is Grainholding Ltd., which is supposedly engaged in the cultivation and trade of grain. According to the registry, Saldo holds a 50% share as the director. The owner of the second half and the commercial director is a citizen of Ukraine, Hryhoriy Smitiuk. "Companies House, the UK corporate registry, does not require proof of identity when people form companies. Saldo did not respond to questions about his involvement in the company, Grainholding Ltd.," the media states. A government spokesperson declined to comment on whether any action had been taken against Grainholding, which remains listed as an active company. "We do not comment on individual cases," he said. Saldo’s business interests are reported to "range from construction to the manufacture of yoga kit". The entry on the official UK registry for Grainholding suggests he may have expanded into Ukraine’s lucrative trade in agricultural commodities. Background: The Ukrainian Prosecutor's Office notified Saldo with suspicion of committing state treason. Occupiers appointed him as a so-called "head" of the Kherson Oblast State Administration on 26 April 2022.

Collaborator Saldo registers grain company in UK – The Guardian

A collaborator of the Kremlin, Volodymyr Saldo, whom the invaders put in charge of the occupied part of Kherson Oblast, registered a grain company in the UK. Source: The Guardian Quote: "In June XXXX the government imposed a freeze on any UK assets Saldo owns and banned him from entering the country. British officials accuse him of ‘promoting policies and actions which destabilise Ukraine and undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine’. Yet since November he has been listed as the proprietor of a British company with an address in the Hatton Garden district of central London." Details: The company in question is Grainholding Ltd., which is supposedly engaged in the cultivation and trade of grain. According to the registry, Saldo holds a XX% share as the director. The owner of the second half and the commercial director is a citizen of Ukraine, Hryhoriy Smitiuk. "Companies House, the UK corporate registry, does not require proof of identity when people form companies. Saldo did not respond to questions about his involvement in the company, Grainholding Ltd.," the media states. A government spokesperson declined to comment on whether any action had been taken against Grainholding, which remains listed as an active company. "We do not comment on individual cases," he said. Saldo’s business interests are reported to "range from construction to the manufacture of yoga kit". The entry on the official UK registry for Grainholding suggests he may have expanded into Ukraine’s lucrative trade in agricultural commodities. Background: The Ukrainian Prosecutor's Office notified Saldo with suspicion of committing state treason. Occupiers appointed him as a so-called "head" of the Kherson Oblast State Administration on XX April XXXX.

nato,zelensky,vijna,ukrajina

We are ready to exchange Belgorod for NATO membership – Zelenskyy

In response to a question on the possibility of territorial concessions for the sake of Ukraine’s membership in NATO, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was ready to exchange it for the Russian city of Belgorod. Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at a joint press conference with Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark Quote: "We are ready to exchange Belgorod for our membership in NATO." Details: That is how Zelenskyy commented on proposals to exchange the territory of Ukraine for peace and NATO membership. Frederiksen noted that it is up to Ukraine to decide whether to negotiate peace and when these negotiations should take place. According to Zelenskyy, it is difficult to criticise the Ukrainian counteroffensive when the country’s forces do not have appropriate weapons. According to him, Ukraine will not risk the lives of thousands of defenders in order to advance up to 5-8 kilometres with no powerful weapons. He noted that while Ukraine was preparing for a counteroffensive, the Russians really dug in, mining the territory and building up their defences, but they have been doing all this since 2014. Background: During his visit to the Netherlands, President Volodymyr Zelensky ruled out the possibility of exchanging Ukrainian territories for anything in his comment on the likelihood of peace negotiations with the Russian Federation. On 15 August, Stian Jenssen, head of the NATO Secretary-General's Office, suggested that Ukraine could potentially join the Alliance in exchange for its territory. However, he emphasised that such a decision should be made by Kyiv alone. Subsequently, Jenssen referred to his proposals to discuss Ukraine's membership of the North Atlantic Alliance in exchange for territorial concessions to Russia as a "mistake". NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg, commenting on Jenssen’s statement, insisted that only Ukraine can decide when conditions for peace negotiations emerge, and Ukrainians are the only ones who can decide which decision is acceptable at the negotiating table.

We are ready to exchange Belgorod for NATO membership – Zelenskyy

In response to a question on the possibility of territorial concessions for the sake of Ukraine’s membership in NATO, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was ready to exchange it for the Russian city of Belgorod. Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at a joint press conference with Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark Quote: "We are ready to exchange Belgorod for our membership in NATO." Details: That is how Zelenskyy commented on proposals to exchange the territory of Ukraine for peace and NATO membership. Frederiksen noted that it is up to Ukraine to decide whether to negotiate peace and when these negotiations should take place. According to Zelenskyy, it is difficult to criticise the Ukrainian counteroffensive when the country’s forces do not have appropriate weapons. According to him, Ukraine will not risk the lives of thousands of defenders in order to advance up to X-X kilometres with no powerful weapons. He noted that while Ukraine was preparing for a counteroffensive, the Russians really dug in, mining the territory and building up their defences, but they have been doing all this since XXXX. Background: During his visit to the Netherlands, President Volodymyr Zelensky ruled out the possibility of exchanging Ukrainian territories for anything in his comment on the likelihood of peace negotiations with the Russian Federation. On XX August, Stian Jenssen, head of the NATO Secretary-General's Office, suggested that Ukraine could potentially join the Alliance in exchange for its territory. However, he emphasised that such a decision should be made by Kyiv alone. Subsequently, Jenssen referred to his proposals to discuss Ukraine's membership of the North Atlantic Alliance in exchange for territorial concessions to Russia as a "mistake". NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg, commenting on Jenssen’s statement, insisted that only Ukraine can decide when conditions for peace negotiations emerge, and Ukrainians are the only ones who can decide which decision is acceptable at the negotiating table.

okupacia,severodonetsk,luganska-oblast,vijna

All bridges leading to Sievierodonetsk were destroyed - Luhansk Oblast Military Administration 

ALYONA MAZURENKO — MONDAY, 13 JUNE 2022, 19:09 Serhii Haidai, the head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration, said that the occupiers had destroyed all the bridges leading to the city, but assured that the Ukrainian military was not blocked there. Source: Haidai on Facebook Quote from Haidai: "All bridges were destroyed, but Sievierodonetsk is not blocked. There is communication with the city. The Ruscists have not completely captured Sievierodonetsk; a part of the city is under Ukrainian control. All bridges leading to the regional centre were destroyed. Evacuation and delivery of humanitarian aid is not possible. The locals of Sievierodonetsk who’ve remained in the city are surviving in extremely difficult conditions." Details: Haidai assured that Ukrainian defenders have the opportunity to send the wounded to medical facilities. At the same time, evacuation from the city is impossible. In addition, the Russians continue to fire heavily on Lysychansk. There is an evacuation from this city, and trucks with humanitarian aid come there daily. According to the head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration, even in case of the rapid expulsion of the occupiers from Sievierodonetsk, the city's communications will not be restored until the winter. Background: On 12 June, Haidai said that Russian occupying forces had already destroyed two of the three bridges leading to Sievierodonetsk in Luhansk Oblast. On 8 June, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Sievierodonetsk was currently the epicentre of the confrontation in Donbas. According to him, the fate of Donbas is being decided there now.

All bridges leading to Sievierodonetsk were destroyed - Luhansk Oblast Military Administration 

ALYONA MAZURENKO — MONDAY, XX JUNE XXXX, XX:XX Serhii Haidai, the head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration, said that the occupiers had destroyed all the bridges leading to the city, but assured that the Ukrainian military was not blocked there. Source: Haidai on Facebook Quote from Haidai: "All bridges were destroyed, but Sievierodonetsk is not blocked. There is communication with the city. The Ruscists have not completely captured Sievierodonetsk; a part of the city is under Ukrainian control. All bridges leading to the regional centre were destroyed. Evacuation and delivery of humanitarian aid is not possible. The locals of Sievierodonetsk who’ve remained in the city are surviving in extremely difficult conditions." Details: Haidai assured that Ukrainian defenders have the opportunity to send the wounded to medical facilities. At the same time, evacuation from the city is impossible. In addition, the Russians continue to fire heavily on Lysychansk. There is an evacuation from this city, and trucks with humanitarian aid come there daily. According to the head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration, even in case of the rapid expulsion of the occupiers from Sievierodonetsk, the city's communications will not be restored until the winter. Background: On XX June, Haidai said that Russian occupying forces had already destroyed two of the three bridges leading to Sievierodonetsk in Luhansk Oblast. On X June, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Sievierodonetsk was currently the epicentre of the confrontation in Donbas. According to him, the fate of Donbas is being decided there now.

genshtab,zbrojni-sili,vijna

Russians regroup and advance on 5 fronts – General Staff

Russian forces are regrouping on several fronts and conducting offensive actions on five fronts. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 06:00 on 7 February Quote: "The enemy continues to regroup on several fronts. They are focusing their main efforts on conducting offensive actions on Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Novopavlivka fronts." "The occupiers continue to suffer losses. Using civilians as human shields, the enemy set up another military hospital in Kherson Oblast to rehabilitate wounded soldiers. Servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces were placed on the first floor of the Kairy Psychoneurological Care Home, and civilian patients were transferred to other floors. The occupiers seized and transferred medical equipment from the Velyka Lepetykha’s district hospital." Details: Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out six missile and 24 air strikes. They launched 75 attacks using multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS), in particular, on civilian facilities in Kharkiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk and Kherson oblasts, causing casualties among the civilian population. Units of Ukraine’s Defence Forces have repelled the occupiers’ attacks near the settlements of Novoselivske, Kreminna, Dibrova in Luhansk Oblast and Verkhnokamianske, Vesele, Zaliznianske, Krasna Hora, Bakhmut, Ivanivske, Paraskoviivka in Donetsk Oblast. No Russian offensive groups have been detected on the Volyn, Polissia, Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts. Russian troops fired on areas in and around Popivka and Oleksandrivka in Sumy Oblast, and Strilecha, Hlyboke, Krasne, Hatyshche, Vovchansk and Dvorichna in Kharkiv Oblast. On the Kupiansk front, the Russians used tanks, mortars and artillery to fire on the areas in and around Ivanivka, Kucherivka, Kyslivka and Kotliarivka in Kharkiv Oblast and Novoselivske and Stelmakhivka in Luhansk Oblast. On the Lyman front, the settlements of Terny in Donetsk Oblast and Ploshchanka, Chervonopopivka, Kreminna and Dibrova in Luhansk Oblast were attacked. On the Bakhmut front, the settlements of Spirne, Berestove, Bilohorivka, Krasna Hora, Bakhmut, Klishchiivka, Kurdiumivka and Ozarianivka came under Russian fire. On the Avdiivka front, the areas in the vicinity of Avdiivka, Pervomaiske, Nevelske, Krasnohorivka, Heorhiivka, Marinka, Pobieda and Novomykhailivka were attacked. On the Novopavlivka front, attacks on Vuhledar, Prechystivka, Zolota Nyva and Neskuchne were recorded. 23 settlements on the Zaporizhzhia front came under Russian fire, including Novopil, Olhivske, Huliaipole, Charivne, Mala Tokmachka and Stepove in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Velykomykhailivka in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Areas of 19 settlements were shelled with mortars and artillery on the Kherson front, including Hola Prystan, Zolota Balka, Kachkarivka, Mylove, Antonivka and Kherson. Ukrainian Air Force carried out nine strikes on clusters of Russian personnel and military equipment as well as two strikes on Russian anti-aircraft missile system positions over the past day. Ukraine’s Rocket Forces and Artillery units hit eight clusters of manpower of the occupiers.

Russians regroup and advance on X fronts – General Staff

Russian forces are regrouping on several fronts and conducting offensive actions on five fronts. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of XX:XX on X February Quote: "The enemy continues to regroup on several fronts. They are focusing their main efforts on conducting offensive actions on Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Novopavlivka fronts." "The occupiers continue to suffer losses. Using civilians as human shields, the enemy set up another military hospital in Kherson Oblast to rehabilitate wounded soldiers. Servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces were placed on the first floor of the Kairy Psychoneurological Care Home, and civilian patients were transferred to other floors. The occupiers seized and transferred medical equipment from the Velyka Lepetykha’s district hospital." Details: Over the past XX hours, Russian forces carried out six missile and XX air strikes. They launched XX attacks using multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS), in particular, on civilian facilities in Kharkiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk and Kherson oblasts, causing casualties among the civilian population. Units of Ukraine’s Defence Forces have repelled the occupiers’ attacks near the settlements of Novoselivske, Kreminna, Dibrova in Luhansk Oblast and Verkhnokamianske, Vesele, Zaliznianske, Krasna Hora, Bakhmut, Ivanivske, Paraskoviivka in Donetsk Oblast. No Russian offensive groups have been detected on the Volyn, Polissia, Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts. Russian troops fired on areas in and around Popivka and Oleksandrivka in Sumy Oblast, and Strilecha, Hlyboke, Krasne, Hatyshche, Vovchansk and Dvorichna in Kharkiv Oblast. On the Kupiansk front, the Russians used tanks, mortars and artillery to fire on the areas in and around Ivanivka, Kucherivka, Kyslivka and Kotliarivka in Kharkiv Oblast and Novoselivske and Stelmakhivka in Luhansk Oblast. On the Lyman front, the settlements of Terny in Donetsk Oblast and Ploshchanka, Chervonopopivka, Kreminna and Dibrova in Luhansk Oblast were attacked. On the Bakhmut front, the settlements of Spirne, Berestove, Bilohorivka, Krasna Hora, Bakhmut, Klishchiivka, Kurdiumivka and Ozarianivka came under Russian fire. On the Avdiivka front, the areas in the vicinity of Avdiivka, Pervomaiske, Nevelske, Krasnohorivka, Heorhiivka, Marinka, Pobieda and Novomykhailivka were attacked. On the Novopavlivka front, attacks on Vuhledar, Prechystivka, Zolota Nyva and Neskuchne were recorded. XX settlements on the Zaporizhzhia front came under Russian fire, including Novopil, Olhivske, Huliaipole, Charivne, Mala Tokmachka and Stepove in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Velykomykhailivka in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Areas of XX settlements were shelled with mortars and artillery on the Kherson front, including Hola Prystan, Zolota Balka, Kachkarivka, Mylove, Antonivka and Kherson. Ukrainian Air Force carried out nine strikes on clusters of Russian personnel and military equipment as well as two strikes on Russian anti-aircraft missile system positions over the past day. Ukraine’s Rocket Forces and Artillery units hit eight clusters of manpower of the occupiers.

sumska-oblast,obstril

Russians attack border areas in Sumy Oblast 13 times in one day

On 23 July, Russian occupation forces fired 13 times on the border areas of Sumy Oblast, with a total of 56 explosions recorded, and 12 settlements came under fire. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration on Facebook Details: The Russians fired at one of the villages with a grenade launcher in Khotin hromada, and 15 explosions were recorded there [Hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.]. A helicopter was also used to attack the area, causing four rocket explosions. A mortar attack was recorded in Bilopillia hromada (12 explosions), and a helicopter launched four unguided aerial missiles. There was a mortar attack in Nova Sloboda hromada (four explosions). A mortar attack (five explosions) was recorded in Krasnopillia hromada. There was also a mortar attack on Seredyna-Buda hromada (10 explosions). Artillery shelling (two explosions) was recorded in Velyka Pysarivka hromada. There were no casualties or damage to civilian infrastructure, as per the information available.

Russians attack border areas in Sumy Oblast XX times in one day

On XX July, Russian occupation forces fired XX times on the border areas of Sumy Oblast, with a total of XX explosions recorded, and XX settlements came under fire. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration on Facebook Details: The Russians fired at one of the villages with a grenade launcher in Khotin hromada, and XX explosions were recorded there [Hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.]. A helicopter was also used to attack the area, causing four rocket explosions. A mortar attack was recorded in Bilopillia hromada (XX explosions), and a helicopter launched four unguided aerial missiles. There was a mortar attack in Nova Sloboda hromada (four explosions). A mortar attack (five explosions) was recorded in Krasnopillia hromada. There was also a mortar attack on Seredyna-Buda hromada (XX explosions). Artillery shelling (two explosions) was recorded in Velyka Pysarivka hromada. There were no casualties or damage to civilian infrastructure, as per the information available.

nato,deoccupation

Ukraine has means necessary for liberation of occupied territories – Stoltenberg

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes that Ukraine has the necessary means for liberating the territories captured by Russia. Source: Stoltenberg made the corresponding statement on Thursday at a press conference with Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa in Lisbon, as European Pravda reports Quote: "Since the beginning of Russia's illegal war against Ukraine, NATO member countries have provided an unprecedented level of support. And I am sure that the Ukrainian troops have all the means necessary to regain the occupied lands," the Secretary General of the Alliance stressed. Details: Stoltenberg noted that at different stages of Russia's full-scale invasion, support for Ukraine changed from light anti-tank weapons to modern air defence systems, armoured vehicles and heavy battle tanks. "And I welcome recent statements by Alliance members about providing cruise missiles and training Ukrainian pilots to use Western fighters," he said, adding that it is necessary to continue supporting Kyiv both now and in the long term. The NATO Secretary General also recalled the Vilnius summit, where, as he expects, a new strategic multi-year programme of assistance to Kyiv will be adopted. Background: Earlier, Stoltenberg expressed confidence that the West will support Ukraine in the war for as long as necessary, and this support will not be shaken even if the war unleashed by Russia is delayed.

Ukraine has means necessary for liberation of occupied territories – Stoltenberg

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes that Ukraine has the necessary means for liberating the territories captured by Russia. Source: Stoltenberg made the corresponding statement on Thursday at a press conference with Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa in Lisbon, as European Pravda reports Quote: "Since the beginning of Russia's illegal war against Ukraine, NATO member countries have provided an unprecedented level of support. And I am sure that the Ukrainian troops have all the means necessary to regain the occupied lands," the Secretary General of the Alliance stressed. Details: Stoltenberg noted that at different stages of Russia's full-scale invasion, support for Ukraine changed from light anti-tank weapons to modern air defence systems, armoured vehicles and heavy battle tanks. "And I welcome recent statements by Alliance members about providing cruise missiles and training Ukrainian pilots to use Western fighters," he said, adding that it is necessary to continue supporting Kyiv both now and in the long term. The NATO Secretary General also recalled the Vilnius summit, where, as he expects, a new strategic multi-year programme of assistance to Kyiv will be adopted. Background: Earlier, Stoltenberg expressed confidence that the West will support Ukraine in the war for as long as necessary, and this support will not be shaken even if the war unleashed by Russia is delayed.

rosija,vijna,mariupol

Russians drop 50 to 100 bombs on Mariupol every day

Anastasiia Kalatur – Friday, 18 March 2022, 04:43 On average, Russian occupying forces drop 50 to 100 air bombs over Mariupol every day. Source: Mariupol City Council on Telegram Quote: The situation in Mariupol is critical. The city has been under siege for 16 days already, more than 350,000 citizens are hiding in shelters and basements from persistent shelling from the Russian occupying forces. On average, they drop 50 to 100 air bombs over Mariupol every day." Background: Mariupol has been 80-90-per-cent destroyed, the number of dead has exceeded 2,300, but many are still under the rubble, so the death toll might be significantly higher. There are 350,000 to 400,000 residents in Mariupol under blockade.

Russians drop XX to XXX bombs on Mariupol every day

Anastasiia Kalatur – Friday, XX March XXXX, XX:XX On average, Russian occupying forces drop XX to XXX air bombs over Mariupol every day. Source: Mariupol City Council on Telegram Quote: The situation in Mariupol is critical. The city has been under siege for XX days already, more than XXX,XXX citizens are hiding in shelters and basements from persistent shelling from the Russian occupying forces. On average, they drop XX to XXX air bombs over Mariupol every day." Background: Mariupol has been XX-XX-per-cent destroyed, the number of dead has exceeded X,XXX, but many are still under the rubble, so the death toll might be significantly higher. There are XXX,XXX to XXX,XXX residents in Mariupol under blockade.

rosija,poloneni,prava-ljudini

"Fishing Rods Down" game: Ombudsman tells press about violence against POWs in Russia

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — WEDNESDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER 2022, 16:21 Russians "played" a game called "Fishing Rods Down" with captured Ukrainian defenders, physically abusing them; they did not even provide them with basic living conditions. Source: Dmytro Lubinets, Ombudsman / Human Rights Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament), at a briefing in the Ukraine-Ukrinform media centre on 28 September Quote: "The places (of captivity – ed.) were not adapted to such a large number of people. It all began with the way they were captured. It is clear that there were no legal procedures (recognition of the status of a prisoner). Then they were brought to places of detention. A common practice was to pass through a formation, where they were beaten with rubber batons; and when the batons broke, they would use wooden sticks. They were often forced to keep their heads down for a long time, which is referred to as "fishing rods down"; those who violated this rule would suffer additional hits. Very little food and water was provided during their stay in these places. Personal hygiene products were not provided: there was never any toilet paper, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste. They often slept just on the concrete – no mattresses or blankets were given. This is not an exception, but a common practice." Details: Lubinets added that all the released prisoners were taken to the hospital for the first examination, and the day after that, they were taken to various medical facilities. "Absolutely all of them are currently undergoing medical care; then there will be a rehabilitation process and a decision will be made on whether or not to continue military service," the Ombudsman said. Background: On 22 September, as part of a prisoner swap with the Russian occupiers, Ukraine succeeded in releasing 215 Ukrainian defenders, including 10 foreigners. Viktor Medvedchuk, the former Ukrainian MP, pro-Russian political figure and Putin’s close ally [Putin is the godfather of Medvedchuk’s daughter – ed.], returned to Russia, along with 55 Russian military servicemen.

"Fishing Rods Down" game: Ombudsman tells press about violence against POWs in Russia

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — WEDNESDAY, XX SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX Russians "played" a game called "Fishing Rods Down" with captured Ukrainian defenders, physically abusing them; they did not even provide them with basic living conditions. Source: Dmytro Lubinets, Ombudsman / Human Rights Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament), at a briefing in the Ukraine-Ukrinform media centre on XX September Quote: "The places (of captivity – ed.) were not adapted to such a large number of people. It all began with the way they were captured. It is clear that there were no legal procedures (recognition of the status of a prisoner). Then they were brought to places of detention. A common practice was to pass through a formation, where they were beaten with rubber batons; and when the batons broke, they would use wooden sticks. They were often forced to keep their heads down for a long time, which is referred to as "fishing rods down"; those who violated this rule would suffer additional hits. Very little food and water was provided during their stay in these places. Personal hygiene products were not provided: there was never any toilet paper, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste. They often slept just on the concrete – no mattresses or blankets were given. This is not an exception, but a common practice." Details: Lubinets added that all the released prisoners were taken to the hospital for the first examination, and the day after that, they were taken to various medical facilities. "Absolutely all of them are currently undergoing medical care; then there will be a rehabilitation process and a decision will be made on whether or not to continue military service," the Ombudsman said. Background: On XX September, as part of a prisoner swap with the Russian occupiers, Ukraine succeeded in releasing XXX Ukrainian defenders, including XX foreigners. Viktor Medvedchuk, the former Ukrainian MP, pro-Russian political figure and Putin’s close ally [Putin is the godfather of Medvedchuk’s daughter – ed.], returned to Russia, along with XX Russian military servicemen.

peace,zelensky,kitaj,rosija

We have our own "peace formula" – Zelenskyy on China's "peace plan"

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he does not know the specific points of the "peace plan" for the Russo-Ukrainian war that China plans to present, and he counts on support for Ukraine’s "peace formula." Source: Zelenskyy during a joint press conference with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Kyiv on 21 February, as reported by European Pravda Quote: "It seems to me that our document, our 'peace formula', which has been supported by a large number of states and we expect to be supported on the 23rd, when the UN will meet and vote on the relevant resolution; it seems to me that it is important to have a single position," he emphasised. The President stressed that "he has not seen any official document [from China]." "We are concerned that all states – European, worldwide, of course, India, Africa, China – should be involved in ending this war, in order to support our, I think, fair formula for peace," Zelenskyy added. Earlier on 21 February, Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Minister of Ukraine, said that Wang Yi, Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), had shared with him the key positions of the "peace plan," which will be examined in detail by the Ukrainian side after receiving the text in full. China promised to publish its peace initiative on the first anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February. Wang Wenbin, spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, announced that the "position paper" on the settlement of the war concerns respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, the foundations of the UN Charter, consideration of the legitimate security interests of all countries, and support for all efforts aimed at a peaceful settlement.

We have our own "peace formula" – Zelenskyy on China's "peace plan"

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he does not know the specific points of the "peace plan" for the Russo-Ukrainian war that China plans to present, and he counts on support for Ukraine’s "peace formula." Source: Zelenskyy during a joint press conference with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Kyiv on XX February, as reported by European Pravda Quote: "It seems to me that our document, our 'peace formula', which has been supported by a large number of states and we expect to be supported on the XXrd, when the UN will meet and vote on the relevant resolution; it seems to me that it is important to have a single position," he emphasised. The President stressed that "he has not seen any official document [from China]." "We are concerned that all states – European, worldwide, of course, India, Africa, China – should be involved in ending this war, in order to support our, I think, fair formula for peace," Zelenskyy added. Earlier on XX February, Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Minister of Ukraine, said that Wang Yi, Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), had shared with him the key positions of the "peace plan," which will be examined in detail by the Ukrainian side after receiving the text in full. China promised to publish its peace initiative on the first anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on XX February. Wang Wenbin, spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, announced that the "position paper" on the settlement of the war concerns respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, the foundations of the UN Charter, consideration of the legitimate security interests of all countries, and support for all efforts aimed at a peaceful settlement.

okupacia,rosija,donbas

Russian "mobile units" in Donbas force retirees to obtain Russian passports

The Russian occupation regime on the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts have set up "mobile units" to force elderly people, in particular those receiving a pension, to obtain Russian passports. Source: National Resistance Center Quote: "The occupiers are failing to keep up with their targets for ‘passportization’ [in Donbas] and are thus resorting to new methods of coercion. For example, in the temporarily occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, the occupiers started to carry out ‘passportization’ at the pensioners’ places of residence. This effectively puts pressure on socially vulnerable population groups that depend on the occupation administration [for pension]." Details: The National Resistance Center said that 300 "volunteers" have arrived from Russia; "mobile units" have been formed to go door to door to local pensioners. The National Resistance Center also added that passport-issuing centres have been set up at hospitals, and local residents are denied medical treatment in the absence of a Russian passport.

Russian "mobile units" in Donbas force retirees to obtain Russian passports

The Russian occupation regime on the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts have set up "mobile units" to force elderly people, in particular those receiving a pension, to obtain Russian passports. Source: National Resistance Center Quote: "The occupiers are failing to keep up with their targets for ‘passportization’ [in Donbas] and are thus resorting to new methods of coercion. For example, in the temporarily occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, the occupiers started to carry out ‘passportization’ at the pensioners’ places of residence. This effectively puts pressure on socially vulnerable population groups that depend on the occupation administration [for pension]." Details: The National Resistance Center said that XXX "volunteers" have arrived from Russia; "mobile units" have been formed to go door to door to local pensioners. The National Resistance Center also added that passport-issuing centres have been set up at hospitals, and local residents are denied medical treatment in the absence of a Russian passport.

missilestrike,kharkivska-oblast

Nova Poshta delivery company publishes names of employees killed in Kharkiv

Nova Poshta, a Ukrainian delivery company, published the names and ages of its employees killed in a Russian missile strike on a depot near Kharkiv on 21 October. Source: Nova Poshta on Facebook Quote: "On the evening of 21 October, six employees of Nova Poshta were killed due to a targeted strike by Russian missiles on the depot of Nova Poshta near Kharkiv. We say their names aloud as a sign of commemoration and sorrow: Oleksandr Temnikov, 31 years old Dmytro Herasichkin, 30 Artem Akopov, 21 Oleksandr Bizhanov, 22 Vladyslav Pankov, 28 Oleksii Yermola, 23." Details: The delivery company promises to tell more about each of them. Background: On 21 October, a Russian missile hit a depot in Kharkiv Oblast belonging to the Nova Poshta delivery company. Latest reports confirm that 6 were killed and 17 wounded in the attack. All of them are employees of Nova Poshta. The workers who were there had no chance or time to run for cover, as the air-raid warning was issued only a second before the explosion. Early reports say the attack was carried out with two S-300 missiles launched from the territory of Russia's Belgorod Oblast.

Nova Poshta delivery company publishes names of employees killed in Kharkiv

Nova Poshta, a Ukrainian delivery company, published the names and ages of its employees killed in a Russian missile strike on a depot near Kharkiv on XX October. Source: Nova Poshta on Facebook Quote: "On the evening of XX October, six employees of Nova Poshta were killed due to a targeted strike by Russian missiles on the depot of Nova Poshta near Kharkiv. We say their names aloud as a sign of commemoration and sorrow: Oleksandr Temnikov, XX years old Dmytro Herasichkin, XX Artem Akopov, XX Oleksandr Bizhanov, XX Vladyslav Pankov, XX Oleksii Yermola, XX." Details: The delivery company promises to tell more about each of them. Background: On XX October, a Russian missile hit a depot in Kharkiv Oblast belonging to the Nova Poshta delivery company. Latest reports confirm that X were killed and XX wounded in the attack. All of them are employees of Nova Poshta. The workers who were there had no chance or time to run for cover, as the air-raid warning was issued only a second before the explosion. Early reports say the attack was carried out with two S-XXX missiles launched from the territory of Russia's Belgorod Oblast.

groshi,luganska-oblast,vijna

Russian occupiers conduct raids to seize Ukrainian currency in Luhansk Oblast

Russian invaders are conducting raids in Luhansk Oblast to withdraw hryvnia [Ukrainian currency] from circulation. They are also spreading lies that Ukraine’s Armed Forces are preparing to attack medical institutions treating wounded Russian soldiers. Source: Luhansk Oblast Military Administration (Luhansk OMA) on Telegram Quote from Luhansk OMA: "The Russians have conducted mass raids on retail outlets in order to identify whether people have been conducting financial transactions in hryvnia. The invaders are demanding that retailers mark price tags only in [Russian] roubles, forcing the population to switch to cashless payments." Details: At the same time, the occupiers are seizing payment terminals and threatening people with fines. Luhansk OMA said that despite this, the circulation of hryvnia has not stopped, as markets and small shops continue to accept payments in hryvnia, particularly bank card payments. The military administration has reported that the Kremlin recently enacted a decree that simplifies recruitment to the civil service in the occupied territories. For example, medical examinations can now be done in absentia, and personal references are no longer required. In addition, in order to discredit the Ukrainian military, the Russians are spreading disinformation about the preparation of an attack by the Defence Forces of Ukraine at medical institutions in Luhansk Oblast where wounded invaders are being treated.

Russian occupiers conduct raids to seize Ukrainian currency in Luhansk Oblast

Russian invaders are conducting raids in Luhansk Oblast to withdraw hryvnia [Ukrainian currency] from circulation. They are also spreading lies that Ukraine’s Armed Forces are preparing to attack medical institutions treating wounded Russian soldiers. Source: Luhansk Oblast Military Administration (Luhansk OMA) on Telegram Quote from Luhansk OMA: "The Russians have conducted mass raids on retail outlets in order to identify whether people have been conducting financial transactions in hryvnia. The invaders are demanding that retailers mark price tags only in [Russian] roubles, forcing the population to switch to cashless payments." Details: At the same time, the occupiers are seizing payment terminals and threatening people with fines. Luhansk OMA said that despite this, the circulation of hryvnia has not stopped, as markets and small shops continue to accept payments in hryvnia, particularly bank card payments. The military administration has reported that the Kremlin recently enacted a decree that simplifies recruitment to the civil service in the occupied territories. For example, medical examinations can now be done in absentia, and personal references are no longer required. In addition, in order to discredit the Ukrainian military, the Russians are spreading disinformation about the preparation of an attack by the Defence Forces of Ukraine at medical institutions in Luhansk Oblast where wounded invaders are being treated.

zelensky,rosija,aneksija,japonia

Kuril Islands belong to Japan – Zelenskyy

IRYNA BALACHUK — FRIDAY, 7 OCTOBER 2022, 21:42 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree recognising Japan’s sovereignty over its Northern Territories (the southern part of the Kuril Islands) that are temporarily occupied by Russia. Source: Zelenskyy’s evening speech on 7 October; Presidential Decree No. 692/2022 Quote: "An important decision was made today. It’s fair. Legally perfect. Historical. Ukraine confirmed its respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Japan, including its Northern Territories, which are still under Russian occupation. Today, I signed a decree to this effect. There is a corresponding statement of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. And we call on everyone in the world to make similar decisions." Details: According to the Zelenskyy’s Decree, Ukraine confirms its respect "for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Japan, including its Northern Territories, which are still under Russian occupation." The President said that Russia has no right to claim these territories, and "everyone in the world knows it well"; therefore, "we must take action at last" and "de-occupy all the lands that the Russian occupiers are trying to keep for themselves". Zelenskyy is convinced that "only in this way can we return full force to international law". "With this war against Ukraine... Russia has put itself in the conditions – and it is now only a matter of time – for the real liberation of everything that once was seized and is now under the control of the Kremlin. The aggressor must lose. So be it. So that such wars do not happen again and that peace will really be long-term. Nothing should be left for the invaders," Zelenskyy summed up. For information: A dispute about the southern Kuril Islands between Russia and Japan has not been resolved since the end of World War II. After the war, all the Kuril Islands were "included" in the USSR; however, Japan is appealing against considering the islands of Iturup, Kunashir, Shikotan and Khabomai group to be part of Russia, and views them as an occupied part of Japan. The total area of those islands is 5,000 square kilometres; the total area of the disputed territory is approximately 200,000 square kilometres. Background: On 7 March 2022, Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, stated that the southern part of the Kuril Islands are Japanese ancestral lands. On 21 March 2022, the Russian Federation claimed that it would not continue negotiations with Japan regarding a peace treaty on the southern Kuril Islands. In July 2022, Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, said that Japan had intensified "revanchist aspirations" with regard to the Kuril Islands.

Kuril Islands belong to Japan – Zelenskyy

IRYNA BALACHUK — FRIDAY, X OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree recognising Japan’s sovereignty over its Northern Territories (the southern part of the Kuril Islands) that are temporarily occupied by Russia. Source: Zelenskyy’s evening speech on X October; Presidential Decree No. XXX/XXXX Quote: "An important decision was made today. It’s fair. Legally perfect. Historical. Ukraine confirmed its respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Japan, including its Northern Territories, which are still under Russian occupation. Today, I signed a decree to this effect. There is a corresponding statement of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. And we call on everyone in the world to make similar decisions." Details: According to the Zelenskyy’s Decree, Ukraine confirms its respect "for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Japan, including its Northern Territories, which are still under Russian occupation." The President said that Russia has no right to claim these territories, and "everyone in the world knows it well"; therefore, "we must take action at last" and "de-occupy all the lands that the Russian occupiers are trying to keep for themselves". Zelenskyy is convinced that "only in this way can we return full force to international law". "With this war against Ukraine... Russia has put itself in the conditions – and it is now only a matter of time – for the real liberation of everything that once was seized and is now under the control of the Kremlin. The aggressor must lose. So be it. So that such wars do not happen again and that peace will really be long-term. Nothing should be left for the invaders," Zelenskyy summed up. For information: A dispute about the southern Kuril Islands between Russia and Japan has not been resolved since the end of World War II. After the war, all the Kuril Islands were "included" in the USSR; however, Japan is appealing against considering the islands of Iturup, Kunashir, Shikotan and Khabomai group to be part of Russia, and views them as an occupied part of Japan. The total area of those islands is X,XXX square kilometres; the total area of the disputed territory is approximately XXX,XXX square kilometres. Background: On X March XXXX, Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, stated that the southern part of the Kuril Islands are Japanese ancestral lands. On XX March XXXX, the Russian Federation claimed that it would not continue negotiations with Japan regarding a peace treaty on the southern Kuril Islands. In July XXXX, Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, said that Japan had intensified "revanchist aspirations" with regard to the Kuril Islands.

turechchina,azov,obmin,vijna

Released fighters of Azov regiment meet with their relatives in Turkey

YEVHEN KIZILOV — MONDAY, 3 OCTOBER 2022, 20:15 The Office of the President of Ukraine has organised a meeting of the Azov regiment fighters released from Russian captivity with their families in Turkey, where they are currently staying. Source: Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine, on Facebook Quote: "During my visit to Turkey, I was able to meet with our guys from the Azov Regiment. They are there under the terms of exchange, and today Andrii Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, managed to arrange a meeting for them with their families. A lot of emotions. The road to this moment was long and difficult. Eventually, they were able to hug." Details: Zelenska said that she conveyed greetings and thanks from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and all Ukrainians to the fighters, as well as blessings from Bartholomew, Ecumenical Patriarch, whom she met the day before in Istanbul. Why this is important: When the full-scale war in Ukraine began in February 2022, the fighters of the Azov special force regiment became the core of the Ukrainian military force that valiantly defended Mariupol (in particular, the Azovstal steelworks) before the city eventually fell to the Russians. In May, the Ukrainian military command decided to save the lives of the remaining fighters who had continued to stand their ground at Azovstal, and the Ukrainian troops were captured by the invaders. The Azov fighters remained in captivity for months until a large-scale prisoner swap took place in September, when some of the Azov members returned to Ukraine, and Russia brought back dozens of its pilots plus Viktor Medvedchuk, the pro-Russian politician and businessman and former member of the Ukrainian Parliament. Many fighters of the Azov regiment are still in Russian captivity. Background: On 21 September, as part of a prisoner swap with the Russian occupiers, Ukraine secured the release of 215 Ukrainian defenders. Among the released prisoners are border guards, police officers, marines, National Guardsmen, soldiers of the Territorial Defence Forces, customs officers, and civilians. In addition, Denys "Redis" Prokopenko, Serhii "Volyna" Volynskyi, Sviatoslav Palamar, Denys Shleha and Oleh Khomenko [military leaders who took part in defending the Azovstal steel plant] were also released. Mykola "Frost" Kushch and Kostiantyn "Fox" Nikitenko, whom the occupiers had wanted to execute, were set free as well. Five commanders of the Ukrainian units that defended Mariupol from the Russian forces are currently in Turkey under personal protection guarantees provided by President Recep Tayip Erdoğan. President Zelenskyy says they will remain in Turkey until Russia’s war against Ukraine is over. Russia got back Viktor Medvedchuk, who has family ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and 55 Russian soldiers.

Released fighters of Azov regiment meet with their relatives in Turkey

YEVHEN KIZILOV — MONDAY, X OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX The Office of the President of Ukraine has organised a meeting of the Azov regiment fighters released from Russian captivity with their families in Turkey, where they are currently staying. Source: Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine, on Facebook Quote: "During my visit to Turkey, I was able to meet with our guys from the Azov Regiment. They are there under the terms of exchange, and today Andrii Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, managed to arrange a meeting for them with their families. A lot of emotions. The road to this moment was long and difficult. Eventually, they were able to hug." Details: Zelenska said that she conveyed greetings and thanks from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and all Ukrainians to the fighters, as well as blessings from Bartholomew, Ecumenical Patriarch, whom she met the day before in Istanbul. Why this is important: When the full-scale war in Ukraine began in February XXXX, the fighters of the Azov special force regiment became the core of the Ukrainian military force that valiantly defended Mariupol (in particular, the Azovstal steelworks) before the city eventually fell to the Russians. In May, the Ukrainian military command decided to save the lives of the remaining fighters who had continued to stand their ground at Azovstal, and the Ukrainian troops were captured by the invaders. The Azov fighters remained in captivity for months until a large-scale prisoner swap took place in September, when some of the Azov members returned to Ukraine, and Russia brought back dozens of its pilots plus Viktor Medvedchuk, the pro-Russian politician and businessman and former member of the Ukrainian Parliament. Many fighters of the Azov regiment are still in Russian captivity. Background: On XX September, as part of a prisoner swap with the Russian occupiers, Ukraine secured the release of XXX Ukrainian defenders. Among the released prisoners are border guards, police officers, marines, National Guardsmen, soldiers of the Territorial Defence Forces, customs officers, and civilians. In addition, Denys "Redis" Prokopenko, Serhii "Volyna" Volynskyi, Sviatoslav Palamar, Denys Shleha and Oleh Khomenko [military leaders who took part in defending the Azovstal steel plant] were also released. Mykola "Frost" Kushch and Kostiantyn "Fox" Nikitenko, whom the occupiers had wanted to execute, were set free as well. Five commanders of the Ukrainian units that defended Mariupol from the Russian forces are currently in Turkey under personal protection guarantees provided by President Recep Tayip Erdoğan. President Zelenskyy says they will remain in Turkey until Russia’s war against Ukraine is over. Russia got back Viktor Medvedchuk, who has family ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and XX Russian soldiers.

okupacia,genichesk,vijna,khersonska-oblast

Large Russian ammunition storage point on fire near Henichesk

There was an explosion in the Henichesk district of temporarily occupied part of Kherson Oblast on the morning of 18 June, as reported by various media outlets and Petro Andriushchenko, the advisor to the mayor of Mariupol. Source: Andriushchenko on Telegram; Berdiansk Today, a local Telegram channel; Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force Mykola Oleshchuk Details: The explosion occurred in the village of Rykove near Henichesk. A silo was hit, and, according to local residents, a large Russian ammunition storage point was also hit. Meanwhile, the media outlets have reported that the explosions are still ongoing. Later, Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force Mykola Oleshchuk confirmed that a Russian ammunition storage point had been hit at Partyzany railway station in Rykove. He commended the pilots for their actions.

Large Russian ammunition storage point on fire near Henichesk

There was an explosion in the Henichesk district of temporarily occupied part of Kherson Oblast on the morning of XX June, as reported by various media outlets and Petro Andriushchenko, the advisor to the mayor of Mariupol. Source: Andriushchenko on Telegram; Berdiansk Today, a local Telegram channel; Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force Mykola Oleshchuk Details: The explosion occurred in the village of Rykove near Henichesk. A silo was hit, and, according to local residents, a large Russian ammunition storage point was also hit. Meanwhile, the media outlets have reported that the explosions are still ongoing. Later, Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force Mykola Oleshchuk confirmed that a Russian ammunition storage point had been hit at Partyzany railway station in Rykove. He commended the pilots for their actions.

netherlands,es,ukrajina

European Parliament wants to supply Ukraine with almost 150 armoured vehicles confiscated by EU

Dutch MEP Bart Groothuis has suggested supplying Ukraine with tens of armoured military vehicles confiscated during attempts to illegally import them to Libya. Source: European Pravda with reference to material from RTL Nieuws At the end of 2022 the EU military mission IRINI, the aim of which is to prevent the violations of the UN embargo on armament supply to Libya, took hold of the Dutch cargo vessel MV Meerdijk near the coast of South Africa. The vessel was carrying 41 BATT UMG armoured all-terrain vehicles from a plant in the United Arab Emirates to Bengasi, a coastal Libyan city controlled by the forces of General Khalifa Khaftar who is not recognised by the international community. The cargo was seized and put into storage near the French city of Marseilles. At least 146 military vehicles sent to Libya despite the UN sanctions are stored there. Groothuis believes that the EU must hand this equipment over to Ukraine. He is backed by several influential MEPs, including Guy Verhofstadt. "The confiscated vehicles are a big success for the IRINI mission. It would be only fair and necessary that we hand this equipment over to Ukraine as soon as possible. The war in Ukraine is turning into a war of attrition, and the supply of almost 150 vehicles would be a very clear signal to Russia that Europe wants to fight until the end," the MEP explained. An IRINI spokesperson confirmed to RTL Nieuws that the supply of the seized vehicles to Ukraine is legally possible, and the final decision should be made by the European Council. Background: At the beginning of October the US supplied the Armed Forces of Ukraine with cartridges of Iranian origin confiscated during an attempted smuggling operation to Yemen.

European Parliament wants to supply Ukraine with almost XXX armoured vehicles confiscated by EU

Dutch MEP Bart Groothuis has suggested supplying Ukraine with tens of armoured military vehicles confiscated during attempts to illegally import them to Libya. Source: European Pravda with reference to material from RTL Nieuws At the end of XXXX the EU military mission IRINI, the aim of which is to prevent the violations of the UN embargo on armament supply to Libya, took hold of the Dutch cargo vessel MV Meerdijk near the coast of South Africa. The vessel was carrying XX BATT UMG armoured all-terrain vehicles from a plant in the United Arab Emirates to Bengasi, a coastal Libyan city controlled by the forces of General Khalifa Khaftar who is not recognised by the international community. The cargo was seized and put into storage near the French city of Marseilles. At least XXX military vehicles sent to Libya despite the UN sanctions are stored there. Groothuis believes that the EU must hand this equipment over to Ukraine. He is backed by several influential MEPs, including Guy Verhofstadt. "The confiscated vehicles are a big success for the IRINI mission. It would be only fair and necessary that we hand this equipment over to Ukraine as soon as possible. The war in Ukraine is turning into a war of attrition, and the supply of almost XXX vehicles would be a very clear signal to Russia that Europe wants to fight until the end," the MEP explained. An IRINI spokesperson confirmed to RTL Nieuws that the supply of the seized vehicles to Ukraine is legally possible, and the final decision should be made by the European Council. Background: At the beginning of October the US supplied the Armed Forces of Ukraine with cartridges of Iranian origin confiscated during an attempted smuggling operation to Yemen.

vibukh,odesa

Rocket shelling of Odesa: recreational areas destroyed

KATERYNA TISHCHENKO — SUNDAY, 8 MAY 2022, 19:44 Russian forces have launched a rocket attack on Odesa, destroying recreational areas. Source: Odesa City Council with reference to Operational Command South Quote: "At 16:20, 3 missiles were launched at Odesa from aircraft above the Black Sea. One was shot down by air defence, the other two hit a residential area, destroying recreational areas. A fire that broke out at the site of impact, [covering] an area of ​​15 square metres, was extinguished by 4 special vehicles and 15 emergency workers. Debris clearing continues on an area of ​​300 square metres; the investigative-operational group of the National Police is working to document this crime against Ukraine. Details: There were no casualties as a result of the rocket attack. Update: Later, Maksym Marchenko reported that Russian missile strikes on Odesa Region wounded a young woman and damaged civilian infrastructure, leaving 6 towns without electricity.

Rocket shelling of Odesa: recreational areas destroyed

KATERYNA TISHCHENKO — SUNDAY, X MAY XXXX, XX:XX Russian forces have launched a rocket attack on Odesa, destroying recreational areas. Source: Odesa City Council with reference to Operational Command South Quote: "At XX:XX, X missiles were launched at Odesa from aircraft above the Black Sea. One was shot down by air defence, the other two hit a residential area, destroying recreational areas. A fire that broke out at the site of impact, [covering] an area of ​​XX square metres, was extinguished by X special vehicles and XX emergency workers. Debris clearing continues on an area of ​​XXX square metres; the investigative-operational group of the National Police is working to document this crime against Ukraine. Details: There were no casualties as a result of the rocket attack. Update: Later, Maksym Marchenko reported that Russian missile strikes on Odesa Region wounded a young woman and damaged civilian infrastructure, leaving X towns without electricity.

luganska-oblast,vijna

Russia still does not control all of Luhansk Oblast, fighting continues – Luhansk Oblast Military Administration

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – SATURDAY, 16 JULY 2022, 23:20 Russian forces have not yet been able to establish control over the entire territory of Luhansk Oblast. Fierce fighting is continuing in two villages: Bilohorivka and Verkhnokamianka. Source: Serhii Haidai, head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration, on air during the 24/7 national joint newscast Quote: "Regarding the fact that Shoigu [Sergey Shoigu, Russian Minister of Defence - ed.] has reported to the midget [i.e., Vladimir Putin, Russian President - ed.] that they [the Russian forces - ed.] have long controlled all of Luhansk Oblast, I can say that yes, they control most of the oblast, but fierce fighting is continuing in two villages. They are unable to advance there. They are losing not only military personnel, but also equipment – and a lot of it. The assaults continue, they keep coming, but so far they haven’t been able to achieve anything there." Details: Haidai added that the partisan movement was active in Luhansk Oblast. "Sometimes they distribute fliers on the occupied territories, sometimes the collaborators are blown up, sometimes our troops receive precise information concerning the enemy’s movements, and so on. The partisan movement is active, and is rather successful," the head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration noted. Earlier: Sergey Shoigu, the Russian Minister of Defence, reported to President Putin that the entire territory of Luhansk Oblast has been occupied by Russian forces as early as 3 July. Shoigu has also embellished his achievements before Putin in the past. For example, on 21 April he told the Russian president that "Mariupol has been liberated." Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Defence Forces did not leave the Azovstal plant in Mariupol until almost a month later, on 17 May.

Russia still does not control all of Luhansk Oblast, fighting continues – Luhansk Oblast Military Administration

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – SATURDAY, XX JULY XXXX, XX:XX Russian forces have not yet been able to establish control over the entire territory of Luhansk Oblast. Fierce fighting is continuing in two villages: Bilohorivka and Verkhnokamianka. Source: Serhii Haidai, head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration, on air during the XX/X national joint newscast Quote: "Regarding the fact that Shoigu [Sergey Shoigu, Russian Minister of Defence - ed.] has reported to the midget [i.e., Vladimir Putin, Russian President - ed.] that they [the Russian forces - ed.] have long controlled all of Luhansk Oblast, I can say that yes, they control most of the oblast, but fierce fighting is continuing in two villages. They are unable to advance there. They are losing not only military personnel, but also equipment – and a lot of it. The assaults continue, they keep coming, but so far they haven’t been able to achieve anything there." Details: Haidai added that the partisan movement was active in Luhansk Oblast. "Sometimes they distribute fliers on the occupied territories, sometimes the collaborators are blown up, sometimes our troops receive precise information concerning the enemy’s movements, and so on. The partisan movement is active, and is rather successful," the head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration noted. Earlier: Sergey Shoigu, the Russian Minister of Defence, reported to President Putin that the entire territory of Luhansk Oblast has been occupied by Russian forces as early as X July. Shoigu has also embellished his achievements before Putin in the past. For example, on XX April he told the Russian president that "Mariupol has been liberated." Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Defence Forces did not leave the Azovstal plant in Mariupol until almost a month later, on XX May.

zelensky,stavka,vijna

Zelenskyy holds Supreme Commander-in-Chief meeting to hear intelligence reports about Russian plans, focusing on arms distribution

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held another meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. Source: Zelenskyy on Telegram Quote: "At the meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, we analysed the current situation in all areas of the front. We listened to the report of Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of Defence Intelligence; we know about all the enemy's plans for the near future." Details: Ways of improving the current scheme of the distribution of weapons and ammunition among military units, especially new brigades, were discussed. In addition to this, the meeting discussed the facilitation of missile and projectile production by Ukrainian enterprises.

Zelenskyy holds Supreme Commander-in-Chief meeting to hear intelligence reports about Russian plans, focusing on arms distribution

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held another meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. Source: Zelenskyy on Telegram Quote: "At the meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, we analysed the current situation in all areas of the front. We listened to the report of Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of Defence Intelligence; we know about all the enemy's plans for the near future." Details: Ways of improving the current scheme of the distribution of weapons and ammunition among military units, especially new brigades, were discussed. In addition to this, the meeting discussed the facilitation of missile and projectile production by Ukrainian enterprises.

okupacia,skadovsk,vijna,khersonska-oblast

Media demonstrates impact of attack by Armed Forces of Ukraine near Skadovsk

IRYNA BALACHUK – WEDNESDAY, 3 AUGUST 2022, 14:36 The impact of the attack. Photos from Radio Svoboda’s Telegram Channel These satellite images by Planet.com record the impact of the Ukrainian attack on Russian storage facilities near Skadovsk in Kherson Oblast. Source: Radio Svoboda (Liberty) Radio Svoboda: "These satellite images taken by the Planet.com service on 2 August show signs of destruction and fires at the water purifying station (the video provides a comparison with an image dated 30 July). The image taken on 30 July also shows several vehicles, likely military equipment, in the field near the water purifying station." Details: Reports of explosions near Skadovsk emerged on the evening of 31 July. Eyewitnesses posted photos and videos of the glow in the night sky. Data from FIRMS (Fire Information for Resource Management System), which monitors fires using a satellite, together with the Wikimapia map, established that the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched an attack on the territory near the water purifying station 5 km east of Skadovsk. Military equipment can be seen in satellite images taken prior to the explosions. Background: In late June it was reported that Russian forces were shelling Mykolaiv from the territory of Skadovsk. The Strategic Communications Department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the latest explosions at the occupiers’ storage facilities in Kherson Oblast. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

Media demonstrates impact of attack by Armed Forces of Ukraine near Skadovsk

IRYNA BALACHUK – WEDNESDAY, X AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX The impact of the attack. Photos from Radio Svoboda’s Telegram Channel These satellite images by Planet.com record the impact of the Ukrainian attack on Russian storage facilities near Skadovsk in Kherson Oblast. Source: Radio Svoboda (Liberty) Radio Svoboda: "These satellite images taken by the Planet.com service on X August show signs of destruction and fires at the water purifying station (the video provides a comparison with an image dated XX July). The image taken on XX July also shows several vehicles, likely military equipment, in the field near the water purifying station." Details: Reports of explosions near Skadovsk emerged on the evening of XX July. Eyewitnesses posted photos and videos of the glow in the night sky. Data from FIRMS (Fire Information for Resource Management System), which monitors fires using a satellite, together with the Wikimapia map, established that the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched an attack on the territory near the water purifying station X km east of Skadovsk. Military equipment can be seen in satellite images taken prior to the explosions. Background: In late June it was reported that Russian forces were shelling Mykolaiv from the territory of Skadovsk. The Strategic Communications Department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the latest explosions at the occupiers’ storage facilities in Kherson Oblast. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

grain,golodomor,rosija,yermak

Russian "Holodomor 2.0" plans will be ruined

Andrii Yermak, the Head of the Ukrainian President's Office, has said that the International Summit on Food Security held in Kyiv had proved that the Russian authorities will not succeed in dooming the poorest countries to starvation through their actions in Ukraine. Source: Andrii Yermak on Telegram Quote: "Grain from Ukraine. The International Summit on Food Security was held on Holodomor Memorial Day. An event during which the world made it clear that the Russians' plans for ‘Holodomor 2.0’ will be ruined. More than two dozen heads of state and leaders of international organisations took part in the summit. There were presidents, prime ministers and other leaders of the EU, and representatives of other countries, UN organisations, the US Agency for International Development and other international development foundations." Details: Yermak said he had been appointed as coordinator of the Grain from Ukraine programme on the instructions of the President. Yermak explained that the main essence of the Grain from Ukraine project is that every state or international organisation that participates will be able to buy Ukrainian grain for other states and help them to avoid famine. Yermak emphasised that this will also help Ukraine's economy. He noted that on 15 November, with the support of the German government and the World Food Programme, the Nord Vind set sail loaded with 27,000 tonnes of food-grade wheat for the people of Ethiopia. On 26 November, the loading of a second vessel, the Calisto, began in the port of Chornomorsk. That is another 30,000 tonnes of wheat for the people of Ethiopia. Three more vessels, the Neva, the Kerem and the Rubimar, are also on their way to Ukrainian ports; they will be able to transport 82,000 tonnes of wheat for the needs of countries on the verge of starvation. "We will not allow millions of people on the planet to go without food because of the madness of one dictator," Yermak promised.

Russian "Holodomor X.X" plans will be ruined

Andrii Yermak, the Head of the Ukrainian President's Office, has said that the International Summit on Food Security held in Kyiv had proved that the Russian authorities will not succeed in dooming the poorest countries to starvation through their actions in Ukraine. Source: Andrii Yermak on Telegram Quote: "Grain from Ukraine. The International Summit on Food Security was held on Holodomor Memorial Day. An event during which the world made it clear that the Russians' plans for ‘Holodomor X.X’ will be ruined. More than two dozen heads of state and leaders of international organisations took part in the summit. There were presidents, prime ministers and other leaders of the EU, and representatives of other countries, UN organisations, the US Agency for International Development and other international development foundations." Details: Yermak said he had been appointed as coordinator of the Grain from Ukraine programme on the instructions of the President. Yermak explained that the main essence of the Grain from Ukraine project is that every state or international organisation that participates will be able to buy Ukrainian grain for other states and help them to avoid famine. Yermak emphasised that this will also help Ukraine's economy. He noted that on XX November, with the support of the German government and the World Food Programme, the Nord Vind set sail loaded with XX,XXX tonnes of food-grade wheat for the people of Ethiopia. On XX November, the loading of a second vessel, the Calisto, began in the port of Chornomorsk. That is another XX,XXX tonnes of wheat for the people of Ethiopia. Three more vessels, the Neva, the Kerem and the Rubimar, are also on their way to Ukrainian ports; they will be able to transport XX,XXX tonnes of wheat for the needs of countries on the verge of starvation. "We will not allow millions of people on the planet to go without food because of the madness of one dictator," Yermak promised.

kherson,warcrimes,obstril

Russian soldiers hit apartment building in Kherson

Russian soldiers attacked a residential block in Kherson city on 9 February 2023, hitting an apartment building; one apartment burned down completely. Source: Kherson Oblast Military Administration Quote: "On Thursday, Russian artillery attacked a residential block of Kherson again. The enemy hit a five-storey apartment building in Shumenskyi district of the city." Details: The oblast military administration has reported that a fire broke out on the highest floor due to the strike, one apartment burned down completely. The search and rescue workers that have arrived at the scene have put out the fire. There were no casualties.

Russian soldiers hit apartment building in Kherson

Russian soldiers attacked a residential block in Kherson city on X February XXXX, hitting an apartment building; one apartment burned down completely. Source: Kherson Oblast Military Administration Quote: "On Thursday, Russian artillery attacked a residential block of Kherson again. The enemy hit a five-storey apartment building in Shumenskyi district of the city." Details: The oblast military administration has reported that a fire broke out on the highest floor due to the strike, one apartment burned down completely. The search and rescue workers that have arrived at the scene have put out the fire. There were no casualties.

zelensky,rosija,vijna

Zelenskyy warns Russia: blowing up Kakhovka Hydro Power Plant would mean declaring war on entire world

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned the aggressor state, the Russian Federation, that a possible attempt to blow up the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) would be a declaration of war to the entire world. Source: President Zelenskyy’s nightly video address Quote: "Once more, I want to specifically warn everyone who is making the decisions in this regard in Moscow: any attempt by you to blow up the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant, flood our land and leave the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant without water will mean that you are declaring war on the entire world. Think about what will happen to you then." Previously: In the afternoon of 9 November, Sergey Surovikin, commander of the Russian troops in Ukraine, announced that the Russian Federation was transferring its troops to the left bank of the Dnipro River from Kherson. However, the Ukrainian President’s Office has stated that there is still a significantly large grouping of Russian soldiers in Kherson; there is no sign that they are retreating without a fight. Background: On 20 October, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the European Council that the Russians had mined the dam and units of the Kakhovka HPP and were planning to commit a false flag [Ukraine’s – ed.] terrorist attack. The Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine stated that as early as April the occupiers had devised a plan to blow up the Kakhovka Reservoir dam. This hydrotechnical system of the Kakhovka HPP was mined by the Russians in April. Analysts of the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) considered it likely that the Russian occupiers were going to attempt to blow up the dam of the Kakhovka HPP and blame Ukraine for the attack.

Zelenskyy warns Russia: blowing up Kakhovka Hydro Power Plant would mean declaring war on entire world

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned the aggressor state, the Russian Federation, that a possible attempt to blow up the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) would be a declaration of war to the entire world. Source: President Zelenskyy’s nightly video address Quote: "Once more, I want to specifically warn everyone who is making the decisions in this regard in Moscow: any attempt by you to blow up the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant, flood our land and leave the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant without water will mean that you are declaring war on the entire world. Think about what will happen to you then." Previously: In the afternoon of X November, Sergey Surovikin, commander of the Russian troops in Ukraine, announced that the Russian Federation was transferring its troops to the left bank of the Dnipro River from Kherson. However, the Ukrainian President’s Office has stated that there is still a significantly large grouping of Russian soldiers in Kherson; there is no sign that they are retreating without a fight. Background: On XX October, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the European Council that the Russians had mined the dam and units of the Kakhovka HPP and were planning to commit a false flag [Ukraine’s – ed.] terrorist attack. The Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine stated that as early as April the occupiers had devised a plan to blow up the Kakhovka Reservoir dam. This hydrotechnical system of the Kakhovka HPP was mined by the Russians in April. Analysts of the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) considered it likely that the Russian occupiers were going to attempt to blow up the dam of the Kakhovka HPP and blame Ukraine for the attack.

zhertvi,obstril,bezpilotnyky,khersonska-oblast

Russian FPV drone attacks evacuation bus in Kherson Oblast

Russian forces deployed an FPV drone to attack a minibus evacuating residents of Kherson Oblast’s Beryslav district, injuring two people. Source: Operational Command Pivden (South) on Telegram Details: Operational Command Pivden (South) reported that a group of volunteers was helping the residents of a village in the Beryslav district to evacuate to a safer area, as their village suffers from frequent Russian KAB precision guided bomb attacks. A Russian attack drone launched from the Russian-controlled Left Bank of the River Dnipro hit the minibus as it was driving on a highway. Early reports suggest that two civilians were injured. They were treated and their lives are beyond danger.

Russian FPV drone attacks evacuation bus in Kherson Oblast

Russian forces deployed an FPV drone to attack a minibus evacuating residents of Kherson Oblast’s Beryslav district, injuring two people. Source: Operational Command Pivden (South) on Telegram Details: Operational Command Pivden (South) reported that a group of volunteers was helping the residents of a village in the Beryslav district to evacuate to a safer area, as their village suffers from frequent Russian KAB precision guided bomb attacks. A Russian attack drone launched from the Russian-controlled Left Bank of the River Dnipro hit the minibus as it was driving on a highway. Early reports suggest that two civilians were injured. They were treated and their lives are beyond danger.

krivij-rig,zhertvi,missilestrike

Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih: death toll rises to 6 civilians, 75 injured

6 people were killed, including a child, and 75 people injured in the Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, on 31 July. Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Telegram Quote: "As of now, there is information on five victims, among them a child and her mother. My condolences to the family. Dozens of people are injured and wounded, everyone receives the necessary help." Details: Zelenskyy added that reportedly, there was a hit by two ballistic missiles. Currently, a rescue operation is underway – the floors of an apartment building, from the third to the eighth floor, are completely destroyed. Parts of the structure fell onto the entrance of the building." Zelenskyy also said that a university building and an administrative building were also targeted by Russian terrorists. More than 350 people are involved in the rescue operation. "I thank everyone who saves lives and helps people!", Zelenskyy posted. Subsequently, Oleksandr Vikul, the head of the Defence Council of Kryvyi Rih, said that the number of wounded had increased to 73 people, including 8 children. There are 22 wounded in hospital, including 2 children. Two people are in serious condition. According to Vikul, the authorities of Kryvyi Rih declared 1 August a day of mourning in the city. Updated on 17:55: Serhii Lysak, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, reported that the death toll has risen to 6, and the number of injured to 75. Out of the 22 hospitalised people 2 are in severe condition. Earlier: On the morning of 31 July, explosions rang out in the city of Kryvyi Rih, with the Russians launching a missile attack on the city, targeting a high-rise residential building, as well as an educational institution. Four residents died as a result, among them a child. The search through the rubble continues.

Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih: death toll rises to X civilians, XX injured

X people were killed, including a child, and XX people injured in the Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, on XX July. Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Telegram Quote: "As of now, there is information on five victims, among them a child and her mother. My condolences to the family. Dozens of people are injured and wounded, everyone receives the necessary help." Details: Zelenskyy added that reportedly, there was a hit by two ballistic missiles. Currently, a rescue operation is underway – the floors of an apartment building, from the third to the eighth floor, are completely destroyed. Parts of the structure fell onto the entrance of the building." Zelenskyy also said that a university building and an administrative building were also targeted by Russian terrorists. More than XXX people are involved in the rescue operation. "I thank everyone who saves lives and helps people!", Zelenskyy posted. Subsequently, Oleksandr Vikul, the head of the Defence Council of Kryvyi Rih, said that the number of wounded had increased to XX people, including X children. There are XX wounded in hospital, including X children. Two people are in serious condition. According to Vikul, the authorities of Kryvyi Rih declared X August a day of mourning in the city. Updated on XX:XX: Serhii Lysak, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, reported that the death toll has risen to X, and the number of injured to XX. Out of the XX hospitalised people X are in severe condition. Earlier: On the morning of XX July, explosions rang out in the city of Kryvyi Rih, with the Russians launching a missile attack on the city, targeting a high-rise residential building, as well as an educational institution. Four residents died as a result, among them a child. The search through the rubble continues.

kherson,vijna,obstril

Russians attack Kherson, 66-year-old man injured

The Russian army attacked the city of Kherson on the evening of 18 September, injuring a 66-year-old man. Source: Kherson Oblast Military Administration on Telegram Quote: "At about 18:30 (Kyiv time), the Russian army attacked Kherson. They struck a garage cooperative [a cluster of garages similar to a car park – ed.]. A 66-year-old man was injured. He was hospitalised in serious condition. Doctors are providing the necessary assistance." Background: The air defence was responding in Mykolaiv and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts overnight on 18 September; a Russian drone attacked a building in Snihurivka hromada, but there were no casualties. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.]

Russians attack Kherson, XX-year-old man injured

The Russian army attacked the city of Kherson on the evening of XX September, injuring a XX-year-old man. Source: Kherson Oblast Military Administration on Telegram Quote: "At about XX:XX (Kyiv time), the Russian army attacked Kherson. They struck a garage cooperative [a cluster of garages similar to a car park – ed.]. A XX-year-old man was injured. He was hospitalised in serious condition. Doctors are providing the necessary assistance." Background: The air defence was responding in Mykolaiv and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts overnight on XX September; a Russian drone attacked a building in Snihurivka hromada, but there were no casualties. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.]

kharkiv,rosija,vijna

Russians strike Kharkiv, causing fire

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA – THURSDAY, 6 OCTOBER 2022, 03:01 A fire has broken out in the city of Kharkiv after the Russians fired on an infrastructure facility. Source: Ihor Terekhov, Mayor of Kharkiv, on Telegram Quote: "The enemy fired on an infrastructure target in the Osnovianskyi district of Kharkiv. At the moment a fire is burning at the place where the strike occurred. Information about casualties and the extent of the destruction is being established."

Russians strike Kharkiv, causing fire

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA – THURSDAY, X OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX A fire has broken out in the city of Kharkiv after the Russians fired on an infrastructure facility. Source: Ihor Terekhov, Mayor of Kharkiv, on Telegram Quote: "The enemy fired on an infrastructure target in the Osnovianskyi district of Kharkiv. At the moment a fire is burning at the place where the strike occurred. Information about casualties and the extent of the destruction is being established."

propaganda,rosija

Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs accuses Israel of supporting Ukrainian "neo-Nazis"

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2022, 12:42 Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has accused the Israeli government of supporting Ukraine's "neo-Nazi regime." Source: Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Twitter Quote: "We have drawn attention to the anti-historical statements of Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Yair Lapid, which largely explain the current Israeli government's course in support of the neo-Nazi regime in Kyiv." Background: On May 2, the occupiers’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov, said that Adolf Hitler had Jewish blood, and that Jews are traditionally the most vehement anti-Semites. Israel was outraged by such statements.

Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs accuses Israel of supporting Ukrainian "neo-Nazis"

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — TUESDAY, X MAY XXXX, XX:XX Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has accused the Israeli government of supporting Ukraine's "neo-Nazi regime." Source: Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Twitter Quote: "We have drawn attention to the anti-historical statements of Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Yair Lapid, which largely explain the current Israeli government's course in support of the neo-Nazi regime in Kyiv." Background: On May X, the occupiers’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov, said that Adolf Hitler had Jewish blood, and that Jews are traditionally the most vehement anti-Semites. Israel was outraged by such statements.

berdyansk,avia,rosija,counteroffensive

Reaction to counteroffensive: Russia redeploys 20 helicopters to airfield in Berdiansk

of Berdiansk with the beginning of counteroffensive operations of Ukraine’s Defence Forces on the Zaporizhzhia front. Source: Skhemy project (Radio Liberty) [an investigative reporting project] with reference to Planet Labs satellite images for 13 June Details: In total, there are at least 27 helicopters of the Russian army at the occupied Berdiansk airfield as of 13 June. Twenty of them appeared at the airport recently, this is confirmed by satellite images for 31 May. With the help of two aircraft experts, Skhemy managed to identify the helicopter models. Namely: 5 Ka-52 helicopters; 9 Mi-8 or Mi-24 helicopters; 13 Ka-29 helicopters. "Most helicopters are for the support of Russian ground forces and strengthening the defence against the counteroffensive of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. The Mi-8 can be used for evacuation, but they are likely also used for operational transfer of troops or equipment closer to the battlefield," said Anatolii Khrapchynskyi, aircraft expert. "Judging by satellite images, the Berdiansk airfield is currently used as an operational airfield for the deployment of the Russian army aircraft units based in occupied Crimea. This is extremely necessary for them, since in the conditions of remote basing, effective support of the ground forces – ‘work on request’ – is impossible", said Mykhailo Zhyrokhov, military expert. According to Zhyrokhov, Russian helicopters, which are based at the airfield in Berdiansk, can also be used for emergency evacuation of the wounded and transfer of troops and equipment.

Reaction to counteroffensive: Russia redeploys XX helicopters to airfield in Berdiansk

of Berdiansk with the beginning of counteroffensive operations of Ukraine’s Defence Forces on the Zaporizhzhia front. Source: Skhemy project (Radio Liberty) [an investigative reporting project] with reference to Planet Labs satellite images for XX June Details: In total, there are at least XX helicopters of the Russian army at the occupied Berdiansk airfield as of XX June. Twenty of them appeared at the airport recently, this is confirmed by satellite images for XX May. With the help of two aircraft experts, Skhemy managed to identify the helicopter models. Namely: X Ka-XX helicopters; X Mi-X or Mi-XX helicopters; XX Ka-XX helicopters. "Most helicopters are for the support of Russian ground forces and strengthening the defence against the counteroffensive of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. The Mi-X can be used for evacuation, but they are likely also used for operational transfer of troops or equipment closer to the battlefield," said Anatolii Khrapchynskyi, aircraft expert. "Judging by satellite images, the Berdiansk airfield is currently used as an operational airfield for the deployment of the Russian army aircraft units based in occupied Crimea. This is extremely necessary for them, since in the conditions of remote basing, effective support of the ground forces – ‘work on request’ – is impossible", said Mykhailo Zhyrokhov, military expert. According to Zhyrokhov, Russian helicopters, which are based at the airfield in Berdiansk, can also be used for emergency evacuation of the wounded and transfer of troops and equipment.

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Russians attack Kyiv with cruise missiles, air defence downs all targets

On the night of 12-13 June, the Russians attacked Kyiv with Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles, and air defence forces destroyed all targets. Source: Serhii Popko, Head of Kyiv City Military Administration Quote: "Day 475 of the full-scale invasion. Another air attack on the capital. Preliminary information indicated that the enemy used Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles, launched as usual by Tu-95MS strategic bombers from the Caspian Sea, to attack Kyiv." Details: Popko has noted that all Russian targets in the airspace around Kyiv were detected and successfully destroyed by air defence assets and personnel. So far, there has been no information on casualties or damage, as he said.

Russians attack Kyiv with cruise missiles, air defence downs all targets

On the night of XX-XX June, the Russians attacked Kyiv with Kh-XXX/Kh-XXX cruise missiles, and air defence forces destroyed all targets. Source: Serhii Popko, Head of Kyiv City Military Administration Quote: "Day XXX of the full-scale invasion. Another air attack on the capital. Preliminary information indicated that the enemy used Kh-XXX/Kh-XXX cruise missiles, launched as usual by Tu-XXMS strategic bombers from the Caspian Sea, to attack Kyiv." Details: Popko has noted that all Russian targets in the airspace around Kyiv were detected and successfully destroyed by air defence assets and personnel. So far, there has been no information on casualties or damage, as he said.

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister says there will be more ATACMS missiles

Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that the United States will supply long-range ATACMS missiles on an ongoing basis. Source: Dmytro Kuleba on air of the 1+1 TV channel; European Pravda. Asked whether the delivery of the first batch of ATACMS meant that the US would continue to provide them regularly and in larger quantities, Kuleba answered in the affirmative. According to the head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, this is a direct result of the agreements between presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Joe Biden, which were reached in Washington during their meeting in late September. "If you read between the lines of President Zelensky's speech after the meeting with Biden, you could understand that a very important decision was made... So thank you to the United States for implementing the agreements and strengthening our firepower," Kuleba said. He also hopes that Ukraine will receive ATACMS missiles capable of hitting targets at the distance of 300 kilometres. According to The New York Times, so far, the United States has transferred about 20 long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine. On Tuesday, Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian forces used American long-range ATACMS missiles to strike the airfields of the Russian occupiers in captured Berdiansk and Luhansk. Subsequently, this information was confirmed by the White House. They noted that the United States "recently" provided Ukraine with an ATACMS type capable of striking at a distance of up to 165 kilometres.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister says there will be more ATACMS missiles

Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that the United States will supply long-range ATACMS missiles on an ongoing basis. Source: Dmytro Kuleba on air of the X+X TV channel; European Pravda. Asked whether the delivery of the first batch of ATACMS meant that the US would continue to provide them regularly and in larger quantities, Kuleba answered in the affirmative. According to the head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, this is a direct result of the agreements between presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Joe Biden, which were reached in Washington during their meeting in late September. "If you read between the lines of President Zelensky's speech after the meeting with Biden, you could understand that a very important decision was made... So thank you to the United States for implementing the agreements and strengthening our firepower," Kuleba said. He also hopes that Ukraine will receive ATACMS missiles capable of hitting targets at the distance of XXX kilometres. According to The New York Times, so far, the United States has transferred about XX long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine. On Tuesday, Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian forces used American long-range ATACMS missiles to strike the airfields of the Russian occupiers in captured Berdiansk and Luhansk. Subsequently, this information was confirmed by the White House. They noted that the United States "recently" provided Ukraine with an ATACMS type capable of striking at a distance of up to XXX kilometres.

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Ukraine's Intelligence Chief said that only Russia will benefit from the Pentagon's documents leak

Kyrylo Budanov, the Chief of Ukrainian Defence Intelligence, has said that Russia will benefit the most from the large-scale leak of US government secrets that has dominated news headlines in recent days. Source: Kyrylo Budanov, the Chief of Ukrainian Defence Intelligence, in an interview with the ABC News channel Quote: "Russia is the only beneficiary of this. We will get the final answer only after the completion of the investigation... We have communication with the relevant services in the U.S., and from literally the first hours, we started to talk." Details: Major General Kyrylo Budanov made this comment on Wednesday evening in his office in Kyiv. He declined to comment on some of the most explosive revelations from the leak, including that US officials were listening in on internal Ukrainian discussions about the task of striking targets deep in Russia. Budanov told ABC News that information warfare is nothing new. The head of Ukrainian intelligence is convinced that there is "no risk" that the matter would damage relations between Ukraine and the United States. He also doesn't expect the data leak to have much of an impact on the course of the war. Quote: "If there is a problem, it will be solved. If there is no problem, even better. This will not be able to affect the real results of the offensive operation." Details: Budanov spoke of the Ukrainian military's ability to succeed in a future and long-awaited counteroffensive against Russian forces, while US officials suggested in private conversations that success would be more modest than last year's lightning operation, which returned vast swathes of territory to Ukrainian government control. "What will be the results of these actions? I think that, in the near future, everyone will see and feel it," said the Chief of Ukrainian Defence Intelligence. However, Budanov admitted that "the success of this offensive operation is badly needed", not only for the Ukrainians but also for the allies who supply them with funds and ammunition. "Without victories, sooner or later, questions will be asked whether it's worth continuing to support Ukraine," he said, although he did not hear that further support from the West would depend on success on the battlefield. Budanov again promised to take back the Crimean peninsula and mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin's undisguised nuclear threats and the failed "winter offensive" that ended with minimal gains and heavy losses. Studying a map of Russia, Budanov predicted "seismic change" in the neighbouring country, which he believes will play a role in ending Vladimir Putin's war in favour of Ukraine. Quote: "Borders can be changed. This is an artificially created mistake and, now, the moment has come for this country to collapse."

Ukraine's Intelligence Chief said that only Russia will benefit from the Pentagon's documents leak

Kyrylo Budanov, the Chief of Ukrainian Defence Intelligence, has said that Russia will benefit the most from the large-scale leak of US government secrets that has dominated news headlines in recent days. Source: Kyrylo Budanov, the Chief of Ukrainian Defence Intelligence, in an interview with the ABC News channel Quote: "Russia is the only beneficiary of this. We will get the final answer only after the completion of the investigation... We have communication with the relevant services in the U.S., and from literally the first hours, we started to talk." Details: Major General Kyrylo Budanov made this comment on Wednesday evening in his office in Kyiv. He declined to comment on some of the most explosive revelations from the leak, including that US officials were listening in on internal Ukrainian discussions about the task of striking targets deep in Russia. Budanov told ABC News that information warfare is nothing new. The head of Ukrainian intelligence is convinced that there is "no risk" that the matter would damage relations between Ukraine and the United States. He also doesn't expect the data leak to have much of an impact on the course of the war. Quote: "If there is a problem, it will be solved. If there is no problem, even better. This will not be able to affect the real results of the offensive operation." Details: Budanov spoke of the Ukrainian military's ability to succeed in a future and long-awaited counteroffensive against Russian forces, while US officials suggested in private conversations that success would be more modest than last year's lightning operation, which returned vast swathes of territory to Ukrainian government control. "What will be the results of these actions? I think that, in the near future, everyone will see and feel it," said the Chief of Ukrainian Defence Intelligence. However, Budanov admitted that "the success of this offensive operation is badly needed", not only for the Ukrainians but also for the allies who supply them with funds and ammunition. "Without victories, sooner or later, questions will be asked whether it's worth continuing to support Ukraine," he said, although he did not hear that further support from the West would depend on success on the battlefield. Budanov again promised to take back the Crimean peninsula and mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin's undisguised nuclear threats and the failed "winter offensive" that ended with minimal gains and heavy losses. Studying a map of Russia, Budanov predicted "seismic change" in the neighbouring country, which he believes will play a role in ending Vladimir Putin's war in favour of Ukraine. Quote: "Borders can be changed. This is an artificially created mistake and, now, the moment has come for this country to collapse."

grain,polscha,duda

Polish president on grain dispute: "Ukraine is like a drowning man, it can drag us into the depths"

On Tuesday 19 September, Andrzej Duda, President of Poland, defended Warsaw's decision to impose unilateral restrictions on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products, which Kyiv is challenging at the World Trade Organisation. Source: European Pravda; Polish media outlet PAP citing Duda at a Polish media briefing outside the UN headquarters in New York Details: The President of Poland compared Ukraine to a drowning man, explaining that "anyone who has ever taken part in rescuing a drowning man knows that he is incredibly dangerous, that he can drag you down to the depths." Quote: "This is a bit like the situation between Poland and Ukraine. Ukraine is under Russian attack, undoubtedly in a very difficult situation, clutching at whatever he can. Should we be offended by it [Ukraine]? Of course, you can be indignant about it," Duda said. "Should we act to protect ourselves from being harmed by a drowning man? Of course we must act to protect ourselves from a drowning man causing us harm, because if the drowning man causes us harm and drowns us, he won’t get any help. So we have to look after our own interests, and we will do this effectively and decisively," he said. Duda also admitted that although he had planned to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, he had not been able to "for organisational reasons" - delays in the schedule of leaders’ speeches at the UN General Assembly - but he does not rule out that a meeting will take place later. On Friday, the European Commission announced that it would not extend restrictions on imports of agricultural products from Ukraine after 15 September, but Kyiv agreed to take measures to limit imports from its side. However, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia have decided to impose unilateral restrictions, with Warsaw saying their restrictions will remain in place indefinitely. Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that Ukraine would request the arbitration of the World Trade Organisation if Poland blocked the export of Ukrainian grain.

Polish president on grain dispute: "Ukraine is like a drowning man, it can drag us into the depths"

On Tuesday XX September, Andrzej Duda, President of Poland, defended Warsaw's decision to impose unilateral restrictions on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products, which Kyiv is challenging at the World Trade Organisation. Source: European Pravda; Polish media outlet PAP citing Duda at a Polish media briefing outside the UN headquarters in New York Details: The President of Poland compared Ukraine to a drowning man, explaining that "anyone who has ever taken part in rescuing a drowning man knows that he is incredibly dangerous, that he can drag you down to the depths." Quote: "This is a bit like the situation between Poland and Ukraine. Ukraine is under Russian attack, undoubtedly in a very difficult situation, clutching at whatever he can. Should we be offended by it [Ukraine]? Of course, you can be indignant about it," Duda said. "Should we act to protect ourselves from being harmed by a drowning man? Of course we must act to protect ourselves from a drowning man causing us harm, because if the drowning man causes us harm and drowns us, he won’t get any help. So we have to look after our own interests, and we will do this effectively and decisively," he said. Duda also admitted that although he had planned to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, he had not been able to "for organisational reasons" - delays in the schedule of leaders’ speeches at the UN General Assembly - but he does not rule out that a meeting will take place later. On Friday, the European Commission announced that it would not extend restrictions on imports of agricultural products from Ukraine after XX September, but Kyiv agreed to take measures to limit imports from its side. However, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia have decided to impose unilateral restrictions, with Warsaw saying their restrictions will remain in place indefinitely. Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that Ukraine would request the arbitration of the World Trade Organisation if Poland blocked the export of Ukrainian grain.

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Russians won't surrender easily, it will be a very tough battle – Ukraine's Deputy Defence Minister

Hanna Maliar, Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine, has said that the Russians are resisting, and therefore it is necessary to prepare for a tough battle with them. Source: Maliar on air during the national joint 24/7 newscast Quote: "We need to understand that the enemy will not give up easily. We have to prepare ourselves for a very tough battle. In fact, this is what is happening now." Details: Maliar has said that it is difficult for the Ukrainian military to advance in the south because of Russian resistance and the mines that they have placed. Nevertheless, she has stressed that Ukrainian defenders are "moving as they should have been moving" and that "the biggest results are still ahead". Maliar has noted that the military's success should not be measured only in kilometres or liberated settlements, as the operation has several tasks that are already being completed. Background: On 19 June, Hanna Maliar reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had liberated the town of Piatykhatky and seven other settlements on the Berdiansk and Melitopol fronts. Maliar also reported that the Russians had deployed more troops in Ukraine's east, but the Ukrainian forces were not letting them advance.

Russians won't surrender easily, it will be a very tough battle – Ukraine's Deputy Defence Minister

Hanna Maliar, Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine, has said that the Russians are resisting, and therefore it is necessary to prepare for a tough battle with them. Source: Maliar on air during the national joint XX/X newscast Quote: "We need to understand that the enemy will not give up easily. We have to prepare ourselves for a very tough battle. In fact, this is what is happening now." Details: Maliar has said that it is difficult for the Ukrainian military to advance in the south because of Russian resistance and the mines that they have placed. Nevertheless, she has stressed that Ukrainian defenders are "moving as they should have been moving" and that "the biggest results are still ahead". Maliar has noted that the military's success should not be measured only in kilometres or liberated settlements, as the operation has several tasks that are already being completed. Background: On XX June, Hanna Maliar reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had liberated the town of Piatykhatky and seven other settlements on the Berdiansk and Melitopol fronts. Maliar also reported that the Russians had deployed more troops in Ukraine's east, but the Ukrainian forces were not letting them advance.

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It will not be possible to return to Irpin for at least a month - mayor

KATERYNA TISHCHENKO - WEDNESDAY, 30 MARCH 2022, 16:39 Residents of the liberated town of Irpin in the Kyiv region will not be able to return to their homes for at least a month. Source: Oleksandr Markushin, mayor of Irpin, at a briefing at the Ukrainian Media Centre According to Markushin: "I would like to address our townspeople. Do not return to the city for now, as it is not safe. I will let you know when to come back. But you definitely can't come back in the next month." "Give us time to deal with the enemy. There is no free Irpin without Bucha, Vorzel and Hostomel being free. Because the shelling is coming at us from there. When we liberate those cities, it will be easier for us to work on the reconstruction of the city." Details: The mayor has warned that the city has a strict permit regime and he will not allow residents to enter so as to avoid putting them in danger. Once the city is safe, the city authorities will still have to rebuild critical infrastructure. Markushin said that Irpin is 100% under the control of the Ukrainian military, but is under constant shelling. "We are constantly being shelled from the areas around Bucha, and Vorzel. Irpin is suffering from shelling from "Grads" (multiple rocket launchers), mortars, and heavy artillery, and we are partially under fire from tanks and small arms," he said. The mayor specified that Russian troops are shelling the entire city, but especially parts of the Synergy, Stoyanka, Romanovka and SMU districts. "It was obvious: the district nearest to Vorzel, the district on the Zhytomyr Road, around Romanovka and on the Hostomel side of town. Because these areas are temporarily occupied by Russian troops," he explained. The mayor also said that the Russian occupiers have partially mined the city's parks, but they have already been cleared. Ukrainian specialists are now checking the forests nearby. According to Markushin, about 3,500 residents remain in Irpin. But there could be more, as basements in the area, which had been seized by Russian troops, are now being checked.Background: The news of Irpin's liberation from the Russian invaders became known on 28 March.

It will not be possible to return to Irpin for at least a month - mayor

KATERYNA TISHCHENKO - WEDNESDAY, XX MARCH XXXX, XX:XX Residents of the liberated town of Irpin in the Kyiv region will not be able to return to their homes for at least a month. Source: Oleksandr Markushin, mayor of Irpin, at a briefing at the Ukrainian Media Centre According to Markushin: "I would like to address our townspeople. Do not return to the city for now, as it is not safe. I will let you know when to come back. But you definitely can't come back in the next month." "Give us time to deal with the enemy. There is no free Irpin without Bucha, Vorzel and Hostomel being free. Because the shelling is coming at us from there. When we liberate those cities, it will be easier for us to work on the reconstruction of the city." Details: The mayor has warned that the city has a strict permit regime and he will not allow residents to enter so as to avoid putting them in danger. Once the city is safe, the city authorities will still have to rebuild critical infrastructure. Markushin said that Irpin is XXX% under the control of the Ukrainian military, but is under constant shelling. "We are constantly being shelled from the areas around Bucha, and Vorzel. Irpin is suffering from shelling from "Grads" (multiple rocket launchers), mortars, and heavy artillery, and we are partially under fire from tanks and small arms," he said. The mayor specified that Russian troops are shelling the entire city, but especially parts of the Synergy, Stoyanka, Romanovka and SMU districts. "It was obvious: the district nearest to Vorzel, the district on the Zhytomyr Road, around Romanovka and on the Hostomel side of town. Because these areas are temporarily occupied by Russian troops," he explained. The mayor also said that the Russian occupiers have partially mined the city's parks, but they have already been cleared. Ukrainian specialists are now checking the forests nearby. According to Markushin, about X,XXX residents remain in Irpin. But there could be more, as basements in the area, which had been seized by Russian troops, are now being checked.Background: The news of Irpin's liberation from the Russian invaders became known on XX March.

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Ukraine's Air Force Commander awards anti-aircraft gunners who shot down 13 Russian Kinzhal missiles

Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, Commander of Ukraine’s Air Force, has awarded anti-aircraft gunners from Ukraine’s Air Force for defending Kyiv Oblast and other parts of Ukraine from Russian missile terror. Source: Mykola Oleshchuk on Telegram Details: Oleshchuk awarded firearms, cold steel, and badges to anti-aircraft gunners who completed their training abroad ahead of schedule, ensured that Patriot air defence systems were operating in quickest possible terms, and destroyed the myth that Russian Kinzhal missiles are invincible. Quote from Oleshchuk: "Thirteen Kinzhal Kh-47 missiles were destroyed in May and June, as well as over 20 ballistic missiles and other Russian and Iranian junk! I thank you, warriors, for your excellent work! I am also grateful to [Ukraine’s – ed.] partners, whose equipment is now saving the lives of many Ukrainians!" More on this: Commander of anti-aircraft gunners tells how they shot down Kinzhal hypersonic missiles over Kyiv

Ukraine's Air Force Commander awards anti-aircraft gunners who shot down XX Russian Kinzhal missiles

Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, Commander of Ukraine’s Air Force, has awarded anti-aircraft gunners from Ukraine’s Air Force for defending Kyiv Oblast and other parts of Ukraine from Russian missile terror. Source: Mykola Oleshchuk on Telegram Details: Oleshchuk awarded firearms, cold steel, and badges to anti-aircraft gunners who completed their training abroad ahead of schedule, ensured that Patriot air defence systems were operating in quickest possible terms, and destroyed the myth that Russian Kinzhal missiles are invincible. Quote from Oleshchuk: "Thirteen Kinzhal Kh-XX missiles were destroyed in May and June, as well as over XX ballistic missiles and other Russian and Iranian junk! I thank you, warriors, for your excellent work! I am also grateful to [Ukraine’s – ed.] partners, whose equipment is now saving the lives of many Ukrainians!" More on this: Commander of anti-aircraft gunners tells how they shot down Kinzhal hypersonic missiles over Kyiv

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Russians are bringing weapons to Kherson Oblast under the guise of humanitarian aid – Main Directorate of Intelligence 

ALONA MAZURENKO — SATURDAY, 23 JULY 2022, 15:21 The Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine reports that after the strikes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the occupiers in Kherson Oblast began importing ammunition under the guise of "humanitarian aid". Source: Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Quote: "The enemy is delivering ammunition to the territory of Ukraine under the guise of civilian cargo. After a series of strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on ammunition warehouses of the Ruscists, located in the temporarily occupied areas of Kherson Oblast, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have been labelling military cargo as "humanitarian aid". Details: In particular, more than 20 "civilian" KamAz trucks have entered Kherson Oblast. All of them are painted white with flags of the Russian Federation and the symbols of the "United Russia" party on the cabin doors. It is reported that the actual cargo delivered is barrel artillery ammunition and MLRS. New ammunition warehouses are being set up in civilian buildings, such as cultural and educational institutions. The invaders are also introducing additional restrictions for units stationed in Kherson. Cars and trucks that had been there for several months were removed from the training grounds of the Kherson faculty of the Odesa State University of Internal Affairs (police school). Personnel are located on the first floor and in the basement. They move around the territory in the evening and at night. In anticipation of shelling by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the perimeter is heavily guarded and sniper positions have been set up, which constantly monitor private and multi-storey buildings. If local residents are spotted in the windows, a group of (Russian) soldiers is urgently sent to the apartment to check whether residents may be cooperating with the Ukrainian special services (searching their homes, seizing their phones, conducting interviews). In general, due to the massive fire strikes inflicted by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, military personnel of the 1st and 2nd Army Corps of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are prohibited from moving military equipment during daylight hours when transporting personnel and military cargo. In this regard, works are being carried out to convert existing vehicles to travel in the dark, as well as to mask vehicles. Other divisions of the Russian occupation forces are also expected to carry out similar measures.

Russians are bringing weapons to Kherson Oblast under the guise of humanitarian aid – Main Directorate of Intelligence 

ALONA MAZURENKO — SATURDAY, XX JULY XXXX, XX:XX The Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine reports that after the strikes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the occupiers in Kherson Oblast began importing ammunition under the guise of "humanitarian aid". Source: Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Quote: "The enemy is delivering ammunition to the territory of Ukraine under the guise of civilian cargo. After a series of strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on ammunition warehouses of the Ruscists, located in the temporarily occupied areas of Kherson Oblast, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have been labelling military cargo as "humanitarian aid". Details: In particular, more than XX "civilian" KamAz trucks have entered Kherson Oblast. All of them are painted white with flags of the Russian Federation and the symbols of the "United Russia" party on the cabin doors. It is reported that the actual cargo delivered is barrel artillery ammunition and MLRS. New ammunition warehouses are being set up in civilian buildings, such as cultural and educational institutions. The invaders are also introducing additional restrictions for units stationed in Kherson. Cars and trucks that had been there for several months were removed from the training grounds of the Kherson faculty of the Odesa State University of Internal Affairs (police school). Personnel are located on the first floor and in the basement. They move around the territory in the evening and at night. In anticipation of shelling by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the perimeter is heavily guarded and sniper positions have been set up, which constantly monitor private and multi-storey buildings. If local residents are spotted in the windows, a group of (Russian) soldiers is urgently sent to the apartment to check whether residents may be cooperating with the Ukrainian special services (searching their homes, seizing their phones, conducting interviews). In general, due to the massive fire strikes inflicted by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, military personnel of the Xst and Xnd Army Corps of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are prohibited from moving military equipment during daylight hours when transporting personnel and military cargo. In this regard, works are being carried out to convert existing vehicles to travel in the dark, as well as to mask vehicles. Other divisions of the Russian occupation forces are also expected to carry out similar measures.

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Ukraine's Security Service catches disguised Russian soldier in Kherson

Employees of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) have detained a Russian serviceman disguised as a civilian who tried to pretend to be a "local" in liberated Kherson. Source: press service of the Security Service of Ukraine Details: After being interrogated by SSU employees, the man admitted that he was a professional soldier from the 69th Separate Covering Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces. The Security Service of Ukraine has also established that his task in liberated Kherson was to gather information, adjust artillery fire on the positions of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, and carry out sabotage. Quote: "The occupier was found thanks to the systematic and consistent stabilisation measures carried out by the SSU and security and defence forces in the liberated territory. This Ruscist is now going to be having long conversations with investigators from the Security Service, who are documenting all the crimes committed by the occupiers."

Ukraine's Security Service catches disguised Russian soldier in Kherson

Employees of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) have detained a Russian serviceman disguised as a civilian who tried to pretend to be a "local" in liberated Kherson. Source: press service of the Security Service of Ukraine Details: After being interrogated by SSU employees, the man admitted that he was a professional soldier from the XXth Separate Covering Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces. The Security Service of Ukraine has also established that his task in liberated Kherson was to gather information, adjust artillery fire on the positions of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, and carry out sabotage. Quote: "The occupier was found thanks to the systematic and consistent stabilisation measures carried out by the SSU and security and defence forces in the liberated territory. This Ruscist is now going to be having long conversations with investigators from the Security Service, who are documenting all the crimes committed by the occupiers."

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Russians try to regain lost positions in Staromaiorske – General Staff report

The Russians are trying to regain lost position in Staromaiorske. Ukrainian Armed Forces are advancing on the Berdiansk and Melitopol fronts, gaining a foothold on the reached borders. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: The Air Force of the Defenсe Forces launched seven strikes in the areas where Russian personnel, weapons and military equipment were concentrated, and three more on Russian anti-aircraft missile systems during the day. Units of Rocket Forces and Artillery struck two Russian anti-aircraft missile systems, a heavy multiple launch rocket system TOS-1A Solntsepyok, an artillery device in a firing position and four areas of concentration of Russian personnel. During the day, Russia launched 9 missiles and 39 air strikes and 35 multiple-launch missile attacks on the positions of our troops and settlements. Unfortunately, there are dead and wounded among the civilian population, particularly children. Residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed. During the day, about 30 military clashes took place. On the Volyn and Polissia fronts, the operational situation has not changed significantly. No signs of Russian offensive group formation were found. On the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, Russia launched an airstrike in Stepne (Sumy Oblast) and Udiv (Kharkiv Oblast). The Russians carried out mortar and artillery attacks on more than 30 settlements, including Senkivka, Turia, Bleshnia, Buchky (Chernihiv Oblast); Mefodiivka, Sytne, Starykove, Mohrytsia, Stepok, Riasne (Sumy Oblast); Udy, Veterynarne, Starytsia, Vovchansk, Nesterne and Budarky (Kharkiv Oblast). On the Kupiansk front, Ukrainian soldiers steadfastly hold the defence and successfully repelled Russian attacks east of Berestove (Kharkiv Oblast) and near Novoselivske (Luhansk Oblast). Russia launched an airstrike in the area of Druzheliubivka in Donetsk Oblast. Russia carried out artillery and mortar attacks on more than 10 settlements, including Odradne, Kolodiazne, Kamianka, Fyholivka, Novomlynsk and Zapadne (Kharkiv Oblast). On the Lyman front, Russia launched airstrikes north of Serebrianka and near Spirne (Donetsk Oblast). Artillery attacks were carried out on the settlements of Nevske, Bilohorivka (Luhansk Oblast), and Torske, Verkhnokamianske and Spirne (Donetsk Oblast). On the Bakhmut front, more than 10 settlements were affected by Russian artillery attacks, including Rozdolivka, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Hryhorivka, Ivanivske, Predtechyne and Bila Hora (Donetsk Oblast). On the Avdiivka front, Russia launched airstrikes on New-York and Avdiivka. Russia continues to carry out attacks on settlements, in particular, Berdychi, Avdiivka, Pervomaiske and Karlivka (Donetsk Oblast) came under fire. On the Marinka front, Russia launched an airstrike on Krasnohorivka. The Defence Forces continue to restrain the offensive of Russian troops in the areas of Marinka and Pobieda. Russia carried out artillery attacks on several settlements, including Marinka, Pobieda, Heorhiivka and Hostre (Donetsk Oblast). On the Shakhtarsk front, Russia launched airstrikes on Vuhledar, Blahodatne and Staromaiorske. In Staromaiorske, Russia made unsuccessful attempts to regain their lost positions. The attacks on the settlements of Vodiane, Vuhledar and Blahodatne in Donetsk Oblast continue. On the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson fronts, Russia focuses on concentrating their efforts on preventing further advance of Ukrainian troops. Russia launched airstrikes in the areas of the settlements of Malynivka and Mala Tokmachka (Zaporizhzhia Oblast). More than 35 settlements were shelled, including Levadne, Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Orikhiv, Stepove and Kamianske (Zaporizhzhia Oblast); Dmytrivka and Ochakiv (Mykolaiv Oblast); Mykhailivka, Dudchany, Beryslav, Lvove, Kherson and Dniprovske (Kherson Oblast). At the same time, Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to conduct an offensive operation on the Melitopol and Berdiansk fronts, gain a foothold on the reached lines, inflict artillery fire damage on identified Russian targets, and carry out counter-battery warfare measures. The Russian occupiers continue to use civilian infrastructure on the territory of temporarily occupied settlements. Russia placed about 100 Russian servicemen on the premises of the mining dispensary in Nyzhnii Naholchyk, Luhansk Oblast, and more than 100 Russians were placed in the buildings of an educational institution in the village of Semykozivka, Luhansk Oblast.

Russians try to regain lost positions in Staromaiorske – General Staff report

The Russians are trying to regain lost position in Staromaiorske. Ukrainian Armed Forces are advancing on the Berdiansk and Melitopol fronts, gaining a foothold on the reached borders. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: The Air Force of the Defenсe Forces launched seven strikes in the areas where Russian personnel, weapons and military equipment were concentrated, and three more on Russian anti-aircraft missile systems during the day. Units of Rocket Forces and Artillery struck two Russian anti-aircraft missile systems, a heavy multiple launch rocket system TOS-XA Solntsepyok, an artillery device in a firing position and four areas of concentration of Russian personnel. During the day, Russia launched X missiles and XX air strikes and XX multiple-launch missile attacks on the positions of our troops and settlements. Unfortunately, there are dead and wounded among the civilian population, particularly children. Residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed. During the day, about XX military clashes took place. On the Volyn and Polissia fronts, the operational situation has not changed significantly. No signs of Russian offensive group formation were found. On the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, Russia launched an airstrike in Stepne (Sumy Oblast) and Udiv (Kharkiv Oblast). The Russians carried out mortar and artillery attacks on more than XX settlements, including Senkivka, Turia, Bleshnia, Buchky (Chernihiv Oblast); Mefodiivka, Sytne, Starykove, Mohrytsia, Stepok, Riasne (Sumy Oblast); Udy, Veterynarne, Starytsia, Vovchansk, Nesterne and Budarky (Kharkiv Oblast). On the Kupiansk front, Ukrainian soldiers steadfastly hold the defence and successfully repelled Russian attacks east of Berestove (Kharkiv Oblast) and near Novoselivske (Luhansk Oblast). Russia launched an airstrike in the area of Druzheliubivka in Donetsk Oblast. Russia carried out artillery and mortar attacks on more than XX settlements, including Odradne, Kolodiazne, Kamianka, Fyholivka, Novomlynsk and Zapadne (Kharkiv Oblast). On the Lyman front, Russia launched airstrikes north of Serebrianka and near Spirne (Donetsk Oblast). Artillery attacks were carried out on the settlements of Nevske, Bilohorivka (Luhansk Oblast), and Torske, Verkhnokamianske and Spirne (Donetsk Oblast). On the Bakhmut front, more than XX settlements were affected by Russian artillery attacks, including Rozdolivka, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Hryhorivka, Ivanivske, Predtechyne and Bila Hora (Donetsk Oblast). On the Avdiivka front, Russia launched airstrikes on New-York and Avdiivka. Russia continues to carry out attacks on settlements, in particular, Berdychi, Avdiivka, Pervomaiske and Karlivka (Donetsk Oblast) came under fire. On the Marinka front, Russia launched an airstrike on Krasnohorivka. The Defence Forces continue to restrain the offensive of Russian troops in the areas of Marinka and Pobieda. Russia carried out artillery attacks on several settlements, including Marinka, Pobieda, Heorhiivka and Hostre (Donetsk Oblast). On the Shakhtarsk front, Russia launched airstrikes on Vuhledar, Blahodatne and Staromaiorske. In Staromaiorske, Russia made unsuccessful attempts to regain their lost positions. The attacks on the settlements of Vodiane, Vuhledar and Blahodatne in Donetsk Oblast continue. On the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson fronts, Russia focuses on concentrating their efforts on preventing further advance of Ukrainian troops. Russia launched airstrikes in the areas of the settlements of Malynivka and Mala Tokmachka (Zaporizhzhia Oblast). More than XX settlements were shelled, including Levadne, Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Orikhiv, Stepove and Kamianske (Zaporizhzhia Oblast); Dmytrivka and Ochakiv (Mykolaiv Oblast); Mykhailivka, Dudchany, Beryslav, Lvove, Kherson and Dniprovske (Kherson Oblast). At the same time, Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to conduct an offensive operation on the Melitopol and Berdiansk fronts, gain a foothold on the reached lines, inflict artillery fire damage on identified Russian targets, and carry out counter-battery warfare measures. The Russian occupiers continue to use civilian infrastructure on the territory of temporarily occupied settlements. Russia placed about XXX Russian servicemen on the premises of the mining dispensary in Nyzhnii Naholchyk, Luhansk Oblast, and more than XXX Russians were placed in the buildings of an educational institution in the village of Semykozivka, Luhansk Oblast.

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Cruise liner with Putin's supporters to arrive in Georgia

On 31 July, the Astoria Grande cruise liner carrying Russian tourists will arrive in Batumi, Georgia. Russian celebrities who support the invasion of Ukraine will be present on board. Source: Ekho Kavkaza, European Pravda Details: Among the passengers of the Astoria Grande, which will arrive in Batumi once again, is the participant of the "Za Rosiiu" (For Russia) marathon in support of the full-scale invasion of Russia in Ukraine, supporter of the annexation of Crimea by Russia and Putin's nomination for President of the Russian Federation in 2018, as well as former lead singer of the Russian band Hi-Fi, Mitya Fomin, who is now under sanctions in Ukraine. Testosteron music band is also expected to be on the liner. They performed for the servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces in the military hospital of the Russian Ministry of Defence in Nizhny Novgorod, as well as the Semenovsky regiment in Moscow. Another artist aboard the Astoria Grande will be Belarusian singer Dmitry Koldun, who gave a concert in the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic in 2018 and supports the aggressive policy of the Russian Federation. According to the schedule, the liner will leave Sochi on 29 July. Its passengers may remain on the ship until its departure from Batumi and not cross the Georgian border. On 27 July, the Astoria Grande liner, carrying Russian tourists on board, arrived in Batumi, Georgia. After that, local residents started a protest. They chanted "Russian ship, go fu** yourself" and "Abkhazia is Georgia," and also brought photographs depicting Abkhazia and the events of the Russo-Georgian August war. Earlier: The liner sailed from Batumi on the same evening, two days before schedule. Georgian President Salomé Zourabichvili noted that she was proud of the people who protested in Batumi, and she called the arrival of the liner from Sochi a Russian provocation.

Cruise liner with Putin's supporters to arrive in Georgia

On XX July, the Astoria Grande cruise liner carrying Russian tourists will arrive in Batumi, Georgia. Russian celebrities who support the invasion of Ukraine will be present on board. Source: Ekho Kavkaza, European Pravda Details: Among the passengers of the Astoria Grande, which will arrive in Batumi once again, is the participant of the "Za Rosiiu" (For Russia) marathon in support of the full-scale invasion of Russia in Ukraine, supporter of the annexation of Crimea by Russia and Putin's nomination for President of the Russian Federation in XXXX, as well as former lead singer of the Russian band Hi-Fi, Mitya Fomin, who is now under sanctions in Ukraine. Testosteron music band is also expected to be on the liner. They performed for the servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces in the military hospital of the Russian Ministry of Defence in Nizhny Novgorod, as well as the Semenovsky regiment in Moscow. Another artist aboard the Astoria Grande will be Belarusian singer Dmitry Koldun, who gave a concert in the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic in XXXX and supports the aggressive policy of the Russian Federation. According to the schedule, the liner will leave Sochi on XX July. Its passengers may remain on the ship until its departure from Batumi and not cross the Georgian border. On XX July, the Astoria Grande liner, carrying Russian tourists on board, arrived in Batumi, Georgia. After that, local residents started a protest. They chanted "Russian ship, go fu** yourself" and "Abkhazia is Georgia," and also brought photographs depicting Abkhazia and the events of the Russo-Georgian August war. Earlier: The liner sailed from Batumi on the same evening, two days before schedule. Georgian President Salomé Zourabichvili noted that she was proud of the people who protested in Batumi, and she called the arrival of the liner from Sochi a Russian provocation.

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Prigozhin goes on tour across Russia

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner Group private military company (PMC), switched his media activity to Russian regions after Bakhmut. Source: Russian Latvian-based media outlet Meduza Details: In two days at the end of May, Prigozhin managed to give three press conferences: in Yekaterinburg, Vladivostok and Novosibirsk (another one is expected in Nizhny Novgorod). Putin's "cook" presents a project called "Wagner. The second front." It is not clear what this "front" is. Quote from Meduza: "The project is aimed either at military-patriotic education of young people or at allegedly telling Russians honestly about the problems associated with the war in Ukraine and not just about the success of the Russian Defence Ministry (with which the head of the PMC is actively in conflict)." More details: The set of theses that Prigozhin voices to journalists is roughly the same everywhere: the war will be long, we urgently need to announce a general mobilisation, return the death penalty and introduce a planned economy. At the same time, the Wagnerites’ chief stresses that his current activity should not be regarded as the beginning of a political career; he does not plan to create his own party or run for president. Among other things, Prigozhin commented on the recent drone attack on Moscow. He suggested that "ordinary Muscovites" should be patient, and the Ministry of Defence should deploy more air defence systems. He also recalled his attempts to capture Bakhmut. Prigozhin complained that he did not have enough mercenaries, that he was "stopped from recruiting prisoners" and that he was "starved of shells". The Wagner leader also agreed with Ramzan Kadyrov's recent proposal to impose martial law in Russia.

Prigozhin goes on tour across Russia

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner Group private military company (PMC), switched his media activity to Russian regions after Bakhmut. Source: Russian Latvian-based media outlet Meduza Details: In two days at the end of May, Prigozhin managed to give three press conferences: in Yekaterinburg, Vladivostok and Novosibirsk (another one is expected in Nizhny Novgorod). Putin's "cook" presents a project called "Wagner. The second front." It is not clear what this "front" is. Quote from Meduza: "The project is aimed either at military-patriotic education of young people or at allegedly telling Russians honestly about the problems associated with the war in Ukraine and not just about the success of the Russian Defence Ministry (with which the head of the PMC is actively in conflict)." More details: The set of theses that Prigozhin voices to journalists is roughly the same everywhere: the war will be long, we urgently need to announce a general mobilisation, return the death penalty and introduce a planned economy. At the same time, the Wagnerites’ chief stresses that his current activity should not be regarded as the beginning of a political career; he does not plan to create his own party or run for president. Among other things, Prigozhin commented on the recent drone attack on Moscow. He suggested that "ordinary Muscovites" should be patient, and the Ministry of Defence should deploy more air defence systems. He also recalled his attempts to capture Bakhmut. Prigozhin complained that he did not have enough mercenaries, that he was "stopped from recruiting prisoners" and that he was "starved of shells". The Wagner leader also agreed with Ramzan Kadyrov's recent proposal to impose martial law in Russia.

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Metropolitan Pavlo says in courtroom he has "never supported aggression"

Pavlo Lebid, the Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) and abbot of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (Monastery of the Caves), has stated in the courtroom that he was "against aggression" but did not mention Russia as the perpetrator. Source: Ukrainska Pravda; Security Service of Ukraine (SSU); Prosecutor General's Office Details: Commenting on the suspicion with which he has been served by the SSU, Pavlo said that he was against aggression. Quote from Pavlo: "I didn't do anything to be accused of anything. This is a political matter. I've never been on the side of aggression. I am against aggression. And now I am in Ukraine. This is my land," Pavlo said. The Security Service has released an excerpt from Pavlo’s telephone calls and sermons. Митрополит Павло у залі суду заявив, що "ніколи не був на боці агресії" Відео: УП pic.twitter.com/jLVrH9PGud More details: The SSU and the Prosecutor General's Office have disclosed details of the suspicion. They found that in his public statements, Lebid had "repeatedly insulted the religious feelings of Ukrainians, humiliated the views of believers of other denominations and attempted to generate hostile sentiments towards them, and also made statements that justified or denied the actions of the aggressor country". A forensic linguistic examination confirmed this. The Security Service of Ukraine also posted a clip from Pavlo’s phone conversations and sermons.

Metropolitan Pavlo says in courtroom he has "never supported aggression"

Pavlo Lebid, the Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) and abbot of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (Monastery of the Caves), has stated in the courtroom that he was "against aggression" but did not mention Russia as the perpetrator. Source: Ukrainska Pravda; Security Service of Ukraine (SSU); Prosecutor General's Office Details: Commenting on the suspicion with which he has been served by the SSU, Pavlo said that he was against aggression. Quote from Pavlo: "I didn't do anything to be accused of anything. This is a political matter. I've never been on the side of aggression. I am against aggression. And now I am in Ukraine. This is my land," Pavlo said. The Security Service has released an excerpt from Pavlo’s telephone calls and sermons. Митрополит Павло у залі суду заявив, що "ніколи не був на боці агресії" Відео: УП pic.twitter.com/jLVrHXPGud More details: The SSU and the Prosecutor General's Office have disclosed details of the suspicion. They found that in his public statements, Lebid had "repeatedly insulted the religious feelings of Ukrainians, humiliated the views of believers of other denominations and attempted to generate hostile sentiments towards them, and also made statements that justified or denied the actions of the aggressor country". A forensic linguistic examination confirmed this. The Security Service of Ukraine also posted a clip from Pavlo’s phone conversations and sermons.

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Air Forces of Ukraine counted the losses of the aggressor within last two weeks – 56 aircrafts and 82 helicopters

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — WEDNESDAY, 9 MARCH 2022, 20:28 At least eight enemy targets were shot down in the skies over Ukraine on Tuesday and Wednesday, and the aggressor lost a total of 138 aircraft. Source: Yuri Ignat, spokesman for the Air Force Command Quote: "At least eight air targets in the area of ​​the Joint Forces operation and in the Kyiv region were destroyed by the air defence forces of the Air Force of Ukraine on March 8-9. Fighter aircraft, anti-aircraft missiles S-300 and Buk-M1 destroyed 4 Su-25 attack aircrafts, two helicopters of the Russian occupiers are also evidence of two downed cruise missiles." Details: Thus, according to operational estimates, since the full-scale invasion of the Russian aggressor, the losses of enemy aircraft amounted to: aircraft - 56 and helicopters 82 units. It is noted that the attack aircraft and bombers of the Air Force of Ukraine in various strategic areas continue to support the actions of the Land Forces and shell missiles and bombs on the columns of enemy equipment.

Air Forces of Ukraine counted the losses of the aggressor within last two weeks – XX aircrafts and XX helicopters

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — WEDNESDAY, X MARCH XXXX, XX:XX At least eight enemy targets were shot down in the skies over Ukraine on Tuesday and Wednesday, and the aggressor lost a total of XXX aircraft. Source: Yuri Ignat, spokesman for the Air Force Command Quote: "At least eight air targets in the area of ​​the Joint Forces operation and in the Kyiv region were destroyed by the air defence forces of the Air Force of Ukraine on March X-X. Fighter aircraft, anti-aircraft missiles S-XXX and Buk-MX destroyed X Su-XX attack aircrafts, two helicopters of the Russian occupiers are also evidence of two downed cruise missiles." Details: Thus, according to operational estimates, since the full-scale invasion of the Russian aggressor, the losses of enemy aircraft amounted to: aircraft - XX and helicopters XX units. It is noted that the attack aircraft and bombers of the Air Force of Ukraine in various strategic areas continue to support the actions of the Land Forces and shell missiles and bombs on the columns of enemy equipment.

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Russian army using civilian airport in Belgorod - Schemes

ALENA MAZURENKO — TUESDAY, 17 MAY 2022, 20:29 A satellite has recorded that the Russian army is using the airport in the city of Belgorod, Russia, which previously served only civilian flights, for military purposes. Source: Radio Liberty’s investigative group Schemes (Skhemy) Details: Planet Labs recorded 8 helicopters and several motor vehicles on the territory of the civilian airport on 14 May. A military expert believes that the helicopters seen on the territory of the airport are Mi-8s. There are also tents near the runway where the helicopters are located. According to the expert, these may contain personnel, combat kits or fuel. In the eastern part of the airport, satellite images show traces of vehicles passing through. Part of the territory nearby has been excavated. Yurii Zbanatskyi, a member of the board of the Ukrainian Military Centre, suggests that the Russian military may use the civilian airport to remove wounded and dead soldiers from the war zone, or as a trans-shipment point for refuelling aircraft.

Russian army using civilian airport in Belgorod - Schemes

ALENA MAZURENKO — TUESDAY, XX MAY XXXX, XX:XX A satellite has recorded that the Russian army is using the airport in the city of Belgorod, Russia, which previously served only civilian flights, for military purposes. Source: Radio Liberty’s investigative group Schemes (Skhemy) Details: Planet Labs recorded X helicopters and several motor vehicles on the territory of the civilian airport on XX May. A military expert believes that the helicopters seen on the territory of the airport are Mi-Xs. There are also tents near the runway where the helicopters are located. According to the expert, these may contain personnel, combat kits or fuel. In the eastern part of the airport, satellite images show traces of vehicles passing through. Part of the territory nearby has been excavated. Yurii Zbanatskyi, a member of the board of the Ukrainian Military Centre, suggests that the Russian military may use the civilian airport to remove wounded and dead soldiers from the war zone, or as a trans-shipment point for refuelling aircraft.

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Fighting continues following Russian offensive on the Donetsk – Pisky axis – General Staff report

WEDNESDAY, 10 AUGUST 2022, 07:11 Russian forces are attempting to resume an offensive on the Donetsk – Pisky axis. Fighting is currently underway in the area. They also mounted an offensive on two other axes: Mineralne – Avdiivka and Spartak – Avdiivka. There, the Russians suffered losses and retreated. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 06:00 on 10 August Details: On the Avdiivka front, Russian forces fired in the area of Marinka, Avdiivka, Opytne, Pisky, Pervomaiske, Nevelske, Petrivske, Netailove and Krasnohorivka. There is a threat of missile strikes from the territory of Belarus. There were no changes on the Volyn and Polissia fronts. Belarusian and Russian Armed Forces will conduct the first phase of joint military exercises, which will include combat shooting, on 9-11 August on a Russian training ground in Belarus. On the Sivershchyna front, Russian forces conducted shelling in the vicinity of Senkivka (Chernihiv Oblast) using tubed artillery. On the Kharkiv front, Russian forces used tubed and rocket artillery, as well as tank guns, to fire on the areas in and around Udy, Dementiivka, Nove, Pytomnyk, Ruski Tyshky, Peremoha, Verkhnii Saltiv, Staryi Saltiv, Mospanove, Stara Hnylytsia, Husarivka, Korobochkyne, Piatyhirske and Shevelivka. The Russians made an unsuccessful attempt to advance on the Veterynarne – Udy axis and were forced to retreat, suffering losses. However, fighting is continuing on the Bairak – Husarivka axis. On the Sloviansk front, Russian forces fired on the areas in the vicinity of Velyka Komyshuvakha, Dmytrivka, Karnaukhivka, Dovhenske, Virnopillia, Nova Dmytrivka, Bohorodychne and Dolyna. On the Kramatorsk front, Russian forces shelled the areas in the vicinity of Siversk, Hryhorivka, Verkhnokamianske, Sydorove and Raihorodok. On the Bakhmut front, Russian forces used tubed and rocket artillery, as well as tank guns, to fire on the areas in and around Kostiantynivka, Bakhmut, Ivano-Darivka, Pokrovske, Zaitseve, Kodema, Kurdiumivka, Bakhmutske, Soledar, Yakovlivka and Vershyna. Russian aircraft conducted airstrikes on Spirne, Soledar, Bakhmut, Zaitseve and Vershyna. Russian forces also attempted to conduct offensive operations on the following three axes: Novoluhanske – Spirne, Volodymyrivka – Yakovlivka, Striapivka – Soledar. However, their attempts were unsuccessful and the Russians were forced to retreat. On the Novopavlivka and Zaporizhzhia fronts, the Russians also used tanks guns and rocket and tubed artillery to fire on the areas in and around Kostiantynopolske, Novomykhailivka, Mala Tokmachka, Velykomykhailivka, Pavlivka, Volodymyrivka, Shevchenko, Prechystivka, Velyka Novosilka, Burlatske, Vremivka, Zaliznychne, Stepove, Poltavka, Novosilka, Huliaipole and Mali Shcherbaky. Furthermore, the Russians carried out airstrikes on Pavlivka, Vuhledar and Novosilka. On the Pivdennyi Buh front, the Russians fired on Ukrainian positions in the contact zone using tank guns and artillery of various calibres; they conducted airstrikes near Novohryhorivka, Andriivka and Olhyne, while also using UAVs to conduct aerial reconnaissance in the wider area. Two Russian naval high-precision missile carriers (armed with Kalibr cruise missiles) are on standby in the waters of the Black Sea. Thus there is a threat of missile strikes on the territory of Ukraine. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

Fighting continues following Russian offensive on the Donetsk – Pisky axis – General Staff report

WEDNESDAY, XX AUGUST XXXX, XX:XX Russian forces are attempting to resume an offensive on the Donetsk – Pisky axis. Fighting is currently underway in the area. They also mounted an offensive on two other axes: Mineralne – Avdiivka and Spartak – Avdiivka. There, the Russians suffered losses and retreated. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of XX:XX on XX August Details: On the Avdiivka front, Russian forces fired in the area of Marinka, Avdiivka, Opytne, Pisky, Pervomaiske, Nevelske, Petrivske, Netailove and Krasnohorivka. There is a threat of missile strikes from the territory of Belarus. There were no changes on the Volyn and Polissia fronts. Belarusian and Russian Armed Forces will conduct the first phase of joint military exercises, which will include combat shooting, on X-XX August on a Russian training ground in Belarus. On the Sivershchyna front, Russian forces conducted shelling in the vicinity of Senkivka (Chernihiv Oblast) using tubed artillery. On the Kharkiv front, Russian forces used tubed and rocket artillery, as well as tank guns, to fire on the areas in and around Udy, Dementiivka, Nove, Pytomnyk, Ruski Tyshky, Peremoha, Verkhnii Saltiv, Staryi Saltiv, Mospanove, Stara Hnylytsia, Husarivka, Korobochkyne, Piatyhirske and Shevelivka. The Russians made an unsuccessful attempt to advance on the Veterynarne – Udy axis and were forced to retreat, suffering losses. However, fighting is continuing on the Bairak – Husarivka axis. On the Sloviansk front, Russian forces fired on the areas in the vicinity of Velyka Komyshuvakha, Dmytrivka, Karnaukhivka, Dovhenske, Virnopillia, Nova Dmytrivka, Bohorodychne and Dolyna. On the Kramatorsk front, Russian forces shelled the areas in the vicinity of Siversk, Hryhorivka, Verkhnokamianske, Sydorove and Raihorodok. On the Bakhmut front, Russian forces used tubed and rocket artillery, as well as tank guns, to fire on the areas in and around Kostiantynivka, Bakhmut, Ivano-Darivka, Pokrovske, Zaitseve, Kodema, Kurdiumivka, Bakhmutske, Soledar, Yakovlivka and Vershyna. Russian aircraft conducted airstrikes on Spirne, Soledar, Bakhmut, Zaitseve and Vershyna. Russian forces also attempted to conduct offensive operations on the following three axes: Novoluhanske – Spirne, Volodymyrivka – Yakovlivka, Striapivka – Soledar. However, their attempts were unsuccessful and the Russians were forced to retreat. On the Novopavlivka and Zaporizhzhia fronts, the Russians also used tanks guns and rocket and tubed artillery to fire on the areas in and around Kostiantynopolske, Novomykhailivka, Mala Tokmachka, Velykomykhailivka, Pavlivka, Volodymyrivka, Shevchenko, Prechystivka, Velyka Novosilka, Burlatske, Vremivka, Zaliznychne, Stepove, Poltavka, Novosilka, Huliaipole and Mali Shcherbaky. Furthermore, the Russians carried out airstrikes on Pavlivka, Vuhledar and Novosilka. On the Pivdennyi Buh front, the Russians fired on Ukrainian positions in the contact zone using tank guns and artillery of various calibres; they conducted airstrikes near Novohryhorivka, Andriivka and Olhyne, while also using UAVs to conduct aerial reconnaissance in the wider area. Two Russian naval high-precision missile carriers (armed with Kalibr cruise missiles) are on standby in the waters of the Black Sea. Thus there is a threat of missile strikes on the territory of Ukraine. Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda!

sanktsiji,rosija,ukrajina

Ukraine needs all frozen Russian assets for reconstruction, not just interest – Ministry of Justice

On Thursday, 9 November, Ukraine conveyed to its Western allies its hope of obtaining the frozen Russian assets in their entirety and that receiving only the interest accrued from them would not be sufficient to make up for the losses caused by the conflict. Source: Iryna Mudra, Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Justice, said this to Reuters Details: Kyiv projects that US$400 billion, which it believes could double if compensation for the war's victims is taken into account, will be required to rebuild the country. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said the value of frozen Russian sovereign assets was about €211 billion (approx. US$223 billion). She also noted that the bloc decided that Russia should pay for the restoration of Ukraine. Mudra, in a comment to Reuters, noted that Kyiv’s partners are considering the possibility of introducing a tax on the income or investment of frozen Russian assets. Ukraine welcomes this idea but considers it insufficient. She added that there was "no alternative" to the decision on the complete confiscation of assets and their transfer to Ukraine. "Yes, such a decision requires political will, and therefore it is especially dangerous if additional initiatives are considered a successful solution to all problems. Any alternatives, no matter how sincere and noble they are, generate insufficient funds and can be solely as an intermediate and fast enough option to collect several billions for the immediate needs of Ukraine's reconstruction," she said. Background: EU leaders approved plans to use billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, and the European Commission is expected to put forward relevant legal proposals in early December.

Ukraine needs all frozen Russian assets for reconstruction, not just interest – Ministry of Justice

On Thursday, X November, Ukraine conveyed to its Western allies its hope of obtaining the frozen Russian assets in their entirety and that receiving only the interest accrued from them would not be sufficient to make up for the losses caused by the conflict. Source: Iryna Mudra, Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Justice, said this to Reuters Details: Kyiv projects that US$XXX billion, which it believes could double if compensation for the war's victims is taken into account, will be required to rebuild the country. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said the value of frozen Russian sovereign assets was about €XXX billion (approx. US$XXX billion). She also noted that the bloc decided that Russia should pay for the restoration of Ukraine. Mudra, in a comment to Reuters, noted that Kyiv’s partners are considering the possibility of introducing a tax on the income or investment of frozen Russian assets. Ukraine welcomes this idea but considers it insufficient. She added that there was "no alternative" to the decision on the complete confiscation of assets and their transfer to Ukraine. "Yes, such a decision requires political will, and therefore it is especially dangerous if additional initiatives are considered a successful solution to all problems. Any alternatives, no matter how sincere and noble they are, generate insufficient funds and can be solely as an intermediate and fast enough option to collect several billions for the immediate needs of Ukraine's reconstruction," she said. Background: EU leaders approved plans to use billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, and the European Commission is expected to put forward relevant legal proposals in early December.

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Latvia to provide 430,000 euros in humanitarian aid to Ukraine after destruction of Kakhovka HPP

On Tuesday 13 June, The Latvian government decided to send an additional EUR €430,000 to help Ukraine to deal with the aftermath of the blowing up of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP). Source: This was said by Krišjānis Kariņš, Latvian Prime Minister, reports European Pravda Quote: "Latvia will grant additional humanitarian aid of 430,000 euro to Ukraine to help people who suffer due to Russia’s caused destruction of Kakhova dam - electricity generators, compressors and other equipment," Kariņš wrote on Twitter. "Our support to Ukraine is firm, victory is the only road to peace," he added. Latvia will grant additional humanitarian aid of 430 000 euro to #Ukraine to help people who suffer due to Russia’s caused destruction of #Kakhovka dam - electricity generators, compressors and other equipment. Our support to Ukraine is firm, victory is the only road to peace. Last week, Latvia allocated to Ukraine EUR €200,000 of support to deal with the aftermath of the explosion on the Kakhovka HPP. Thus, the total contribution of Riga to help overcome the aftermath of Russia's actions is EUR €630,000 On Tuesday 13 June, The European Commission reported that Ukraine has received assistance from 14 EU member states to deal with the aftermath of the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP; the aid includes about 76 boats, more than 300 pumps, and 160,000 items for setting up shelters.

Latvia to provide XXX,XXX euros in humanitarian aid to Ukraine after destruction of Kakhovka HPP

On Tuesday XX June, The Latvian government decided to send an additional EUR €XXX,XXX to help Ukraine to deal with the aftermath of the blowing up of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP). Source: This was said by Krišjānis Kariņš, Latvian Prime Minister, reports European Pravda Quote: "Latvia will grant additional humanitarian aid of XXX,XXX euro to Ukraine to help people who suffer due to Russia’s caused destruction of Kakhova dam - electricity generators, compressors and other equipment," Kariņš wrote on Twitter. "Our support to Ukraine is firm, victory is the only road to peace," he added. Latvia will grant additional humanitarian aid of XXX XXX euro to #Ukraine to help people who suffer due to Russia’s caused destruction of #Kakhovka dam - electricity generators, compressors and other equipment. Our support to Ukraine is firm, victory is the only road to peace. Last week, Latvia allocated to Ukraine EUR €XXX,XXX of support to deal with the aftermath of the explosion on the Kakhovka HPP. Thus, the total contribution of Riga to help overcome the aftermath of Russia's actions is EUR €XXX,XXX On Tuesday XX June, The European Commission reported that Ukraine has received assistance from XX EU member states to deal with the aftermath of the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP; the aid includes about XX boats, more than XXX pumps, and XXX,XXX items for setting up shelters.

5e0dbcebef532,azov,rosija,sbu

Traitor who passed on Azov Regiment positions to Russia sentenced to 16 years in prison

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — MONDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER, 2022, 12:50 A Ukrainian who passed on information regarding the positions of Azov Regiment forces and other intelligence to the Russian FSB has been sentenced to 16 years behind bars; his accomplice was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Source: website of the Office of the Prosecutor General; website of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) Details: Representatives of the Russian FSB recruited the resident of Kyiv Oblast in 2017. Until February 2022, he reported the locations of Azov Regiment forces and information about individual servicemen to Russian Intelligence. In May 2022, while staying in Egypt, the man contacted Donetsk-based militants of the self-proclaimed pseudo-republic, using social media, and began to cooperate with them. He and a resident of Chernihiv Oblast collected intelligence for militants, reporting information on the location of schools and kindergartens in Chernihiv Oblast, as well as positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In early June, the man returned to Ukraine’s Chernivtsi Oblast, where he collected information on the location of critical infrastructure facilities: railway crossings, tunnels, bridges, and railway traffic schedules. According to the SSU, he was also intended to scout the locations of fuel tanks and the deployment of Ukrainian military units in Bukovyna. Russian forces planned to use the received data for sabotage: explosions at railway facilities, logistics warehouses, etc. Law enforcement officers detained the traitor in Chernivtsi and his accomplice in Chernihiv. The first man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison with confiscation of property for treason and carrying out illegal intelligence activities for the benefit of a terrorist organisation (Part 2 of Article 111, Part 1 of Article 258-3 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). His accomplice will spend 10 years in prison for the illegal gathering of intelligence.

Traitor who passed on Azov Regiment positions to Russia sentenced to XX years in prison

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — MONDAY, X SEPTEMBER, XXXX, XX:XX A Ukrainian who passed on information regarding the positions of Azov Regiment forces and other intelligence to the Russian FSB has been sentenced to XX years behind bars; his accomplice was sentenced to XX years in prison. Source: website of the Office of the Prosecutor General; website of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) Details: Representatives of the Russian FSB recruited the resident of Kyiv Oblast in XXXX. Until February XXXX, he reported the locations of Azov Regiment forces and information about individual servicemen to Russian Intelligence. In May XXXX, while staying in Egypt, the man contacted Donetsk-based militants of the self-proclaimed pseudo-republic, using social media, and began to cooperate with them. He and a resident of Chernihiv Oblast collected intelligence for militants, reporting information on the location of schools and kindergartens in Chernihiv Oblast, as well as positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In early June, the man returned to Ukraine’s Chernivtsi Oblast, where he collected information on the location of critical infrastructure facilities: railway crossings, tunnels, bridges, and railway traffic schedules. According to the SSU, he was also intended to scout the locations of fuel tanks and the deployment of Ukrainian military units in Bukovyna. Russian forces planned to use the received data for sabotage: explosions at railway facilities, logistics warehouses, etc. Law enforcement officers detained the traitor in Chernivtsi and his accomplice in Chernihiv. The first man has been sentenced to XX years in prison with confiscation of property for treason and carrying out illegal intelligence activities for the benefit of a terrorist organisation (Part X of Article XXX, Part X of Article XXX-X of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). His accomplice will spend XX years in prison for the illegal gathering of intelligence.

tserkva,vijna

Russian occupying troops in Kherson abduct Ukrainian Orthodox priest

Valentyna Romanenko — Wednesday, 30 March 2022, 12:27 Serhiy Chudynovych, a priest of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine who is known in Kherson as a public figure and a volunteer was abducted in the city which is temporarily occupied by the Russian troops. Source: local media platform Vhoru Details: On Wednesday at 8:30 a.m., unknown individuals who identified themselves as "police" abducted a priest of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Serhiy Chudynovych. According to eyewitnesses, he was taken straight from his church. Three unknown men searched the church and checked the documents and messages on the phones of those present. At the same time, the abductors refused to show their documents. After that, they and Serhiy got into a green DAEWOO Sens BT6734VI and drove in an unknown direction. Serhiy Chudynovych is the rector of the Church of the Blessed Virgin in the Ostriv district and is a well-known public figure and volunteer in Kherson.

Russian occupying troops in Kherson abduct Ukrainian Orthodox priest

Valentyna Romanenko — Wednesday, XX March XXXX, XX:XX Serhiy Chudynovych, a priest of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine who is known in Kherson as a public figure and a volunteer was abducted in the city which is temporarily occupied by the Russian troops. Source: local media platform Vhoru Details: On Wednesday at X:XX a.m., unknown individuals who identified themselves as "police" abducted a priest of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Serhiy Chudynovych. According to eyewitnesses, he was taken straight from his church. Three unknown men searched the church and checked the documents and messages on the phones of those present. At the same time, the abductors refused to show their documents. After that, they and Serhiy got into a green DAEWOO Sens BTXXXXVI and drove in an unknown direction. Serhiy Chudynovych is the rector of the Church of the Blessed Virgin in the Ostriv district and is a well-known public figure and volunteer in Kherson.

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Another pro-Russian businessman Medvedchuk's accomplice who was preparing coup sentenced to imprisonment

Another accomplice of Viktor Medvedchuk, a pro-Russian businessman whose daughter Vladimir Putin is godfather to, and who was preparing a coup d'état in Ukraine at the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, has been sentenced to prison. Source: press service of the Prosecutor’s Office in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast; press service of the Security Service of Ukraine Details: Three Ukrainians and one Russian developed a plan for a coup d'état and tried to "synchronise" it with the start of the full-scale invasion. The fourth of them has now been convicted. Two Ukrainians are already serving their sentences, while the Russian, who is a military intelligence officer by profession, was sentenced to 10 years in prison in absentia. In particular, they wanted to seize power through controlled NGOs in Kyiv and other oblasts. These pro-Kremlin centres were supposed to initiate the so-called "national assembly" in Kyiv. There, the organisers planned to adopt the resolution and announce the dismissal of the President of Ukraine, the dissolution of the Verkhovna Rada and the Cabinet of Ministers. In case of refusal, they planned to move to a "forceful scenario". To do this, they formed their own "combat unit", in which they tried to involve 500 armed men. In particular, in order to overthrow the government, they recruited and engaged former military and law enforcement officers in various regions to seize administrative buildings, bridges, communication hubs, transport and storage facilities. In addition, these individuals were to "commit violence against the authorities". The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported that they were proactive and took action. As a result of the special operation, the SBU exposed the organisers and detained them at the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion. During the searches, they seized estimates, lists of participants in future illegal government and security structures, manifestos to the public and security forces, and lists of necessary weapons, property and equipment. The prosecutor's office reported that the fourth organiser was convicted under Part 1 of Article 109 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (actions aimed at violent change or overthrow of the constitutional order).

Another pro-Russian businessman Medvedchuk's accomplice who was preparing coup sentenced to imprisonment

Another accomplice of Viktor Medvedchuk, a pro-Russian businessman whose daughter Vladimir Putin is godfather to, and who was preparing a coup d'état in Ukraine at the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, has been sentenced to prison. Source: press service of the Prosecutor’s Office in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast; press service of the Security Service of Ukraine Details: Three Ukrainians and one Russian developed a plan for a coup d'état and tried to "synchronise" it with the start of the full-scale invasion. The fourth of them has now been convicted. Two Ukrainians are already serving their sentences, while the Russian, who is a military intelligence officer by profession, was sentenced to XX years in prison in absentia. In particular, they wanted to seize power through controlled NGOs in Kyiv and other oblasts. These pro-Kremlin centres were supposed to initiate the so-called "national assembly" in Kyiv. There, the organisers planned to adopt the resolution and announce the dismissal of the President of Ukraine, the dissolution of the Verkhovna Rada and the Cabinet of Ministers. In case of refusal, they planned to move to a "forceful scenario". To do this, they formed their own "combat unit", in which they tried to involve XXX armed men. In particular, in order to overthrow the government, they recruited and engaged former military and law enforcement officers in various regions to seize administrative buildings, bridges, communication hubs, transport and storage facilities. In addition, these individuals were to "commit violence against the authorities". The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported that they were proactive and took action. As a result of the special operation, the SBU exposed the organisers and detained them at the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion. During the searches, they seized estimates, lists of participants in future illegal government and security structures, manifestos to the public and security forces, and lists of necessary weapons, property and equipment. The prosecutor's office reported that the fourth organiser was convicted under Part X of Article XXX of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (actions aimed at violent change or overthrow of the constitutional order).

tanks,sof,vijna,zbrojni-sili

Special Operations Forces release video of destruction of Russian T-90 tank

Special Operations Forces from the Ukrainian Armed Forces have released a video showing them "hunting" for a Russian T-90 tank. Source: Press service for the Special Operations Forces Quote: "The hunt for Russian tanks continues. Operators from one of the units of the Special Operations Forces set up TM62 anti-tank mines on one of the fronts. And the occupiers' T-90 successfully exploded on them." Details: Ukrainian defenders finished off the Russian vehicles with a strike from anti-tank weapons. ССО показали “полювання” на російський танк Т-90 pic.twitter.com/cHsLRBRrI9

Special Operations Forces release video of destruction of Russian T-XX tank

Special Operations Forces from the Ukrainian Armed Forces have released a video showing them "hunting" for a Russian T-XX tank. Source: Press service for the Special Operations Forces Quote: "The hunt for Russian tanks continues. Operators from one of the units of the Special Operations Forces set up TMXX anti-tank mines on one of the fronts. And the occupiers' T-XX successfully exploded on them." Details: Ukrainian defenders finished off the Russian vehicles with a strike from anti-tank weapons. ССО показали “полювання” на російський танк Т-XX pic.twitter.com/cHsLRBRrIX

gromadjanstvo,rosija,upcmp,passport

Russian passports found on Metropolitan Onufrii and over 20 other priests of Moscow-linked church

Metropolitan Onufrii (née Orest Berezovskyi) of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) and over 20 other clergymen have Russian citizenship. Source: Investigation by Ukrainska Pravda Details: According to an extract from the Rospasport [Russian Passport] system, Onufrii obtained a Russian passport in Moscow on 20 March 2002. A year later, on 23 June 2003, he also received a foreign passport as a Russian citizen. This was not the first passport the churchman received. He also obtained one in Moscow in 1998. This means that Onufrii had Russian citizenship much earlier than in 2002. The bishop of the UOC-MP and abbot of the tithe monastery Hedeon (née Yurii Kharon) also has Russian citizenship. He received a Russian passport in 2019 in Moscow. And in 2020, he obtained two foreign passports as a Russian citizen. Ukrainska Pravda also discovered that in January 2023, almost a year since the beginning of the Russian army's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Hedeon conducted a clerical service in Kazan, Russia. His prayer included words in support of Russian troops and the Russian attack on Ukraine. In December 2022, former Metropolitan Yelysiei (Oleh Ivanov) of Izium and Kupiansk also received a Russian passport. After the occupation of Izium, Yelysiei continued to pray for Russian Patriarch Kirill and began working for the occupation authorities. In particular, he hosted representatives of the occupation administration of Kharkiv Oblast in his church. Ivanov fled to the Russian city of Belgorod after the liberation of Izium, where he obtained a Russian passport. Currently, the editorial office of Ukrainska Pravda has confirmed information about the clergy of the UOC-MP possessing more than 20 Russian passports. Shortly, Ukrainska Pravda will publish this information on its website. At present, the editorial board cites only some of the names of priests of the UOC-MP who have Russian citizenship: Metropolitan Ionofan (Anatolii Yeletskykh) of Tulchyn and Bratslav; Bishop Serhii (Serhii Anitsoi) of Ladyzhyn, Vicar of the Tulchyn Eparchy; Archbishop Panteleimon (Viktor Bashchuk), Vicar of the Kyiv Eparchy; Metropolitan Meletii (Valentyn Yehorenko), head of the Chernivtsi-Bukovyna Eparchy; Metropolitan Mark (Mykola Petrovtsii), Bishop of Khust Eparchy; Metropolitan Irynei (Ivan Serednii), Bishop of the Diocese of Dnipro. Дізнайся більше "Гражданін" Онуфрій. Українська правда публікує російські паспорти священнослужителів УПЦ

Russian passports found on Metropolitan Onufrii and over XX other priests of Moscow-linked church

Metropolitan Onufrii (née Orest Berezovskyi) of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) and over XX other clergymen have Russian citizenship. Source: Investigation by Ukrainska Pravda Details: According to an extract from the Rospasport [Russian Passport] system, Onufrii obtained a Russian passport in Moscow on XX March XXXX. A year later, on XX June XXXX, he also received a foreign passport as a Russian citizen. This was not the first passport the churchman received. He also obtained one in Moscow in XXXX. This means that Onufrii had Russian citizenship much earlier than in XXXX. The bishop of the UOC-MP and abbot of the tithe monastery Hedeon (née Yurii Kharon) also has Russian citizenship. He received a Russian passport in XXXX in Moscow. And in XXXX, he obtained two foreign passports as a Russian citizen. Ukrainska Pravda also discovered that in January XXXX, almost a year since the beginning of the Russian army's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Hedeon conducted a clerical service in Kazan, Russia. His prayer included words in support of Russian troops and the Russian attack on Ukraine. In December XXXX, former Metropolitan Yelysiei (Oleh Ivanov) of Izium and Kupiansk also received a Russian passport. After the occupation of Izium, Yelysiei continued to pray for Russian Patriarch Kirill and began working for the occupation authorities. In particular, he hosted representatives of the occupation administration of Kharkiv Oblast in his church. Ivanov fled to the Russian city of Belgorod after the liberation of Izium, where he obtained a Russian passport. Currently, the editorial office of Ukrainska Pravda has confirmed information about the clergy of the UOC-MP possessing more than XX Russian passports. Shortly, Ukrainska Pravda will publish this information on its website. At present, the editorial board cites only some of the names of priests of the UOC-MP who have Russian citizenship: Metropolitan Ionofan (Anatolii Yeletskykh) of Tulchyn and Bratslav; Bishop Serhii (Serhii Anitsoi) of Ladyzhyn, Vicar of the Tulchyn Eparchy; Archbishop Panteleimon (Viktor Bashchuk), Vicar of the Kyiv Eparchy; Metropolitan Meletii (Valentyn Yehorenko), head of the Chernivtsi-Bukovyna Eparchy; Metropolitan Mark (Mykola Petrovtsii), Bishop of Khust Eparchy; Metropolitan Irynei (Ivan Serednii), Bishop of the Diocese of Dnipro. Дізнайся більше "Гражданін" Онуфрій. Українська правда публікує російські паспорти священнослужителів УПЦ

diti,okupacia,khersonska-oblast

Ukraine brings back 3 children who were under occupation

Three children from temporarily occupied Kherson Oblast have been brought back to Ukraine-controlled territory. Source: Ministry of Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories Quote from the Ministry: "When the Russians entered Kherson, the parents of 10-year-old Oleksandr, 8-year-old Daryna and 6-year-old Yakiv decided to send their children to their grandmother’s village, hoping for greater security. Soon after, the city of Kherson was liberated, and the grandmother and grandchildren remained in the temporarily occupied territory." Details: While retreating from Kherson, the Russians blew up the Antonivka Road Bridge, making it impossible to bring the children back. The children's mother turned to the Ukrainian Child Rights Network for help. "Thanks to the efforts of the Ukrainian Child Rights Network and with the assistance of the Ministry of Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories, the children have been reunited with their parents," the ministry stressed. It is also reported that another family was reunited last week. After 19 months of separation from the temporarily occupied territory in Kherson Oblast, 9-year-old Nadia and her 14-year-old brother Mykhailo were brought back to their parents. These children visited their grandparents on the eve of the full-scale invasion. After the occupation of the village, the path to the territory controlled by the Government of Ukraine was cut off. However, the children have been brought back to their parents.

Ukraine brings back X children who were under occupation

Three children from temporarily occupied Kherson Oblast have been brought back to Ukraine-controlled territory. Source: Ministry of Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories Quote from the Ministry: "When the Russians entered Kherson, the parents of XX-year-old Oleksandr, X-year-old Daryna and X-year-old Yakiv decided to send their children to their grandmother’s village, hoping for greater security. Soon after, the city of Kherson was liberated, and the grandmother and grandchildren remained in the temporarily occupied territory." Details: While retreating from Kherson, the Russians blew up the Antonivka Road Bridge, making it impossible to bring the children back. The children's mother turned to the Ukrainian Child Rights Network for help. "Thanks to the efforts of the Ukrainian Child Rights Network and with the assistance of the Ministry of Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories, the children have been reunited with their parents," the ministry stressed. It is also reported that another family was reunited last week. After XX months of separation from the temporarily occupied territory in Kherson Oblast, X-year-old Nadia and her XX-year-old brother Mykhailo were brought back to their parents. These children visited their grandparents on the eve of the full-scale invasion. After the occupation of the village, the path to the territory controlled by the Government of Ukraine was cut off. However, the children have been brought back to their parents.

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UN considers comparing drone attack on Moscow with constant shelling of Ukraine inappropriate

Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the United Nations Secretary-General, has stated that it is inappropriate to compare the drone attack on Moscow with the regular missile attacks on Ukraine by the Russian Federation. Source: Ukrinform citing Dujarric Details: The spokesman emphasised that the UN condemns any attacks on civilian targets. According to him, the position of UN Secretary-General António Guterres regarding attacks on civilian infrastructure remains unchanged. "But in no way can you compare the drone attack on Moscow with the constant shelling of Ukraine," said Dujarric. Background: According to various reports from Russian media, 25 to 32 drones attacked Moscow on the night of 29-30 May, damaging at least two multi-storey residential buildings, and most of the drones were reportedly shot down near the Russian capital. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow's air defences were "operated properly" during the 30 May drone attack, but "there is still room for improvement". Vyorstka, a Russian media outlet, mapped the locations of the drone attacks in Moscow, including the areas of drone strikes and the points where explosions were reported.

UN considers comparing drone attack on Moscow with constant shelling of Ukraine inappropriate

Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the United Nations Secretary-General, has stated that it is inappropriate to compare the drone attack on Moscow with the regular missile attacks on Ukraine by the Russian Federation. Source: Ukrinform citing Dujarric Details: The spokesman emphasised that the UN condemns any attacks on civilian targets. According to him, the position of UN Secretary-General António Guterres regarding attacks on civilian infrastructure remains unchanged. "But in no way can you compare the drone attack on Moscow with the constant shelling of Ukraine," said Dujarric. Background: According to various reports from Russian media, XX to XX drones attacked Moscow on the night of XX-XX May, damaging at least two multi-storey residential buildings, and most of the drones were reportedly shot down near the Russian capital. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow's air defences were "operated properly" during the XX May drone attack, but "there is still room for improvement". Vyorstka, a Russian media outlet, mapped the locations of the drone attacks in Moscow, including the areas of drone strikes and the points where explosions were reported.

g20,zelensky,vijna,peace-formula

Zelenskyy outlines Ukraine’s 10-point "formula for peace" at G20 summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has outlined 10 proposals that comprise Ukraine’s "formula for peace" in his video address to the G20 summit in Bali. Source: President Zelenskyy’s G20 address Quote from Zelenskyy: "In order to liberate our entire land from the Ruscists [sic], we have to continue fighting for a while... Fighting! However, if the victory will be ours in any case – and we are sure of it – then should we not try to implement our formula for peace to save thousands of lives and protect the world from further destabilisation? That is why I want to present our vision of the path to peace, how it might be possible to actually achieve it. And not only for us, but also for all of you, and for your allies and partners." Details: Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has put forward a set of solutions "that need to be implemented" and that he wants the conversation about those solutions to be public, rather than take place behind closed doors. He further added that the solutions have to be "discussed in specific terms, and not in broad strokes." He stated that he wants "this aggressive Russian war to end justly and on the basis of the UN Charter and international law," and not hastily or haphazardly. Quote from Zelenskyy: "Ukraine should not be offered to compromise its conscience, sovereignty, territory, and independence. We respect the rules and we keep our word. Ukraine has always been a leader in peacekeeping efforts, and the world has witnessed it. And if Russia claims that it wants to end this war, let it prove its words with actions. It is obvious that Russia’s words cannot be trusted, and [that is why] there will be no Minsk-3 agreement, which Russia would violate immediately after signing. If no concrete actions to restore peace are undertaken, it means that Russia simply wants to deceive all of you again, to deceive the world and freeze the war just as its defeats have become particularly apparent. We will not allow Russia to wait it out, build up its forces, and then start a new series of terror and global destabilisation. I am convinced that now is the time when the Russian destructive war must, and can be, stopped." Details: Ukraine has outlined the following 10 propositions: Radiation and nuclear safety. Food security. Energy security. Release of all prisoners and deportees. Implementation of the UN Charter and restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and the world order. Withdrawal of Russian troops and cessation of hostilities. Justice. Immediate protection of the environment from ecocide. Preventing escalation. Confirmation of the end of the war. Zelenskyy said that the positive experience with the implementation of the tripartite Black Sea Grain Initiative, in which the three parties are: the UN; Ukraine, Türkiye and the UN; and, on the other side, Russia, Türkiye and the UN. He believes that each of his 10 propositions can be implemented in a similar fashion, with different states prepared to take the lead in different areas becoming parties to the arrangement.

Zelenskyy outlines Ukraine’s XX-point "formula for peace" at GXX summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has outlined XX proposals that comprise Ukraine’s "formula for peace" in his video address to the GXX summit in Bali. Source: President Zelenskyy’s GXX address Quote from Zelenskyy: "In order to liberate our entire land from the Ruscists [sic], we have to continue fighting for a while... Fighting! However, if the victory will be ours in any case – and we are sure of it – then should we not try to implement our formula for peace to save thousands of lives and protect the world from further destabilisation? That is why I want to present our vision of the path to peace, how it might be possible to actually achieve it. And not only for us, but also for all of you, and for your allies and partners." Details: Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has put forward a set of solutions "that need to be implemented" and that he wants the conversation about those solutions to be public, rather than take place behind closed doors. He further added that the solutions have to be "discussed in specific terms, and not in broad strokes." He stated that he wants "this aggressive Russian war to end justly and on the basis of the UN Charter and international law," and not hastily or haphazardly. Quote from Zelenskyy: "Ukraine should not be offered to compromise its conscience, sovereignty, territory, and independence. We respect the rules and we keep our word. Ukraine has always been a leader in peacekeeping efforts, and the world has witnessed it. And if Russia claims that it wants to end this war, let it prove its words with actions. It is obvious that Russia’s words cannot be trusted, and [that is why] there will be no Minsk-X agreement, which Russia would violate immediately after signing. If no concrete actions to restore peace are undertaken, it means that Russia simply wants to deceive all of you again, to deceive the world and freeze the war just as its defeats have become particularly apparent. We will not allow Russia to wait it out, build up its forces, and then start a new series of terror and global destabilisation. I am convinced that now is the time when the Russian destructive war must, and can be, stopped." Details: Ukraine has outlined the following XX propositions: Radiation and nuclear safety. Food security. Energy security. Release of all prisoners and deportees. Implementation of the UN Charter and restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and the world order. Withdrawal of Russian troops and cessation of hostilities. Justice. Immediate protection of the environment from ecocide. Preventing escalation. Confirmation of the end of the war. Zelenskyy said that the positive experience with the implementation of the tripartite Black Sea Grain Initiative, in which the three parties are: the UN; Ukraine, Türkiye and the UN; and, on the other side, Russia, Türkiye and the UN. He believes that each of his XX propositions can be implemented in a similar fashion, with different states prepared to take the lead in different areas becoming parties to the arrangement.

bahmut,vijna

Russians deploy airborne assault troops to outskirts of Bakhmut, heavy fighting continues

Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, has said that the advance of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Bakhmut front is the first success of the offensive in the defence of Bakhmut. Hanna Maliar, Deputy Minister of Defence, has noted that heavy fighting continues in the city; the occupiers are bringing in airborne assault units to the outskirts. Source: Maliar on Telegram Quote from Maliar: "Things are difficult in Bakhmut and the surrounding area. Very difficult. Against all odds, our troops managed to advance for several days. This is all thanks to the superpowers and professionalism of our military. The Russians are not changing their target. They are deploying their airborne assault units to the outskirts of Bakhmut. Heavy fighting continues. The defence of Bakhmut continues." Quote from Syrskyi: "The advance of our troops on the Bakhmut front is the first success of the offensive in the course of the operation to defend Bakhmut. The last few days have shown that we can move forward and destroy the enemy even in such extremely difficult conditions. We are fighting with fewer resources than the enemy. At the same time, we are able to destroy their plans. This is thanks to our soldiers, who are fighting the aggressor, overcoming the highest limits of human capabilities. However, this is only a partial success. And this is how it should be perceived. The operation to defend Bakhmut continues. All decisions necessary for defence have been made. My commanders and I have worked out all possible scenarios directly on the battlefield." Background: On Sunday, the Defence Forces captured more than ten Russian positions in the north and south of the outskirts of Bakhmut. They cleared a large area of the forest massif in the Ivanivske district, capturing the occupiers.

Russians deploy airborne assault troops to outskirts of Bakhmut, heavy fighting continues

Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, has said that the advance of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Bakhmut front is the first success of the offensive in the defence of Bakhmut. Hanna Maliar, Deputy Minister of Defence, has noted that heavy fighting continues in the city; the occupiers are bringing in airborne assault units to the outskirts. Source: Maliar on Telegram Quote from Maliar: "Things are difficult in Bakhmut and the surrounding area. Very difficult. Against all odds, our troops managed to advance for several days. This is all thanks to the superpowers and professionalism of our military. The Russians are not changing their target. They are deploying their airborne assault units to the outskirts of Bakhmut. Heavy fighting continues. The defence of Bakhmut continues." Quote from Syrskyi: "The advance of our troops on the Bakhmut front is the first success of the offensive in the course of the operation to defend Bakhmut. The last few days have shown that we can move forward and destroy the enemy even in such extremely difficult conditions. We are fighting with fewer resources than the enemy. At the same time, we are able to destroy their plans. This is thanks to our soldiers, who are fighting the aggressor, overcoming the highest limits of human capabilities. However, this is only a partial success. And this is how it should be perceived. The operation to defend Bakhmut continues. All decisions necessary for defence have been made. My commanders and I have worked out all possible scenarios directly on the battlefield." Background: On Sunday, the Defence Forces captured more than ten Russian positions in the north and south of the outskirts of Bakhmut. They cleared a large area of the forest massif in the Ivanivske district, capturing the occupiers.

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Ukrainian air defence shoots down 11 Russian aerial targets, aircraft destroys Russian crossing

Valentyna Romanenko – Monday, 16 May 2022, 00:07 On 15 May, Ukrainian Air Defences destroyed 11 Russian aerial targets; Ukrainian attack aircraft destroyed a Russian crossing over the Inhulets River. Source: Air Force Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Facebook Quote from Air Force Command: "On 15 May, attack aircraft of the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces once again targeted and hit the occupiers’ river crossing. This time, the crossing over the Inhulets River. Fighter jets continue to patrol Ukraine’s airspace; attack and bomber aircraft carry out missile and bomb strikes on the occupiers’ positions, clusters of their troops, and convoys of their military equipment." Details: On 15 May, anti-aircraft missile units of the Ukrainian Air Force shot down 2 Russian cruise missiles, 3 Orlan-10 UAVs, and a Ka-52 helicopter. The Air Defences of the Land Forces damaged a Mi-28 helicopter and 4 Orlan-10 UAVs. Overall, Ukrainian forces hit 11 aerial targets: 2 helicopters (Ka-52, Mi-28) 7 Orlan-10 UAVs 2 cruise missiles.

Ukrainian air defence shoots down XX Russian aerial targets, aircraft destroys Russian crossing

Valentyna Romanenko – Monday, XX May XXXX, XX:XX On XX May, Ukrainian Air Defences destroyed XX Russian aerial targets; Ukrainian attack aircraft destroyed a Russian crossing over the Inhulets River. Source: Air Force Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Facebook Quote from Air Force Command: "On XX May, attack aircraft of the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces once again targeted and hit the occupiers’ river crossing. This time, the crossing over the Inhulets River. Fighter jets continue to patrol Ukraine’s airspace; attack and bomber aircraft carry out missile and bomb strikes on the occupiers’ positions, clusters of their troops, and convoys of their military equipment." Details: On XX May, anti-aircraft missile units of the Ukrainian Air Force shot down X Russian cruise missiles, X Orlan-XX UAVs, and a Ka-XX helicopter. The Air Defences of the Land Forces damaged a Mi-XX helicopter and X Orlan-XX UAVs. Overall, Ukrainian forces hit XX aerial targets: X helicopters (Ka-XX, Mi-XX) X Orlan-XX UAVs X cruise missiles.

donetsk,genshtab,vijna,khersonska-oblast

Russian soldiers and Wagner Group mercenaries suffer from dangerous infections — General Staff report

According to Ukraine's Defence Intelligence, cases of dangerous infections have risen among the Russian soldiers and mercenaries of the Wagner Group, the infamous Russian private military company, in Donetsk Oblast – all due to dismal sanitary and hygienic conditions. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces on Facebook, information as of 18:00 on 31 January Quote: "The cases of dangerous infections have significantly risen among the occupying army and the so-called Wagner Group; this could be caused by the absence of adequate sanitary and hygienic conditions on the positions of the enemy units." Details: On the 342nd day of the full-scale Russian invasion, the occupiers carried out 3 aerial and 3 missile strikes, as well as 20 attacks from multiple-launch missile systems. Civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Kherson Oblast was damaged. The threat of aerial and missile attacks remains throughout Ukraine. The aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have carried out 9 strikes on clusters of Russian military personnel, as well as 2 strikes on the positions of their air-defence systems. The units of Ukrainian Rocket Forces and artillery hit 9 clusters of personnel and 1 ammunition warehouse. Quote: "The enemy continues their offensive on the Lyman and Bakhmut fronts, suffering enormous casualties, failing to carry out attacks on the Avdiivka and Novopavlivka fronts. On the Kupiansk and Zaporizhzhia fronts, [the Russians – ed.] are defending previously captured territories. On the Kherson front, they are shelling the positions of our units and the civilian infrastructure." Details: On the Volyn, Polissia, Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the situation has not changed significantly, there is no indication of a formation of offensive groups. On the Sivershchyna front, the occupiers attacked the settlements of Kliusy, Mistky, Huta-Studenetska, Leonivka in Chernihiv Oblast, Sopych, Volfyne in Sumy Oblast, as well as Lemishchyne in Kharkiv Oblast, with mortars. On the Slobozhanshchyna front, the Russians keep shelling the positions of Ukrainian units on the frontline. The settlements of Veterynarne, Strilecha, Hlyboke, Zelene, Neskuchne, Ohirtseve, Vovchansk, Starytsia, Budarky in Kharkiv Oblast suffered mortar and artillery strikes. On the Kupiansk front, they attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Ivanivka, Kupiansk, Kyslivka, Kotliarivka in Kharkiv Oblast and Novoselivske, Kovalivka in Luhansk Oblast. On the Avdiivka front, the settlements of Berdychi, Tonenke, Sieverne, Avdiivka, Vodiane, Heorhiivka, Marinka, Pobieda in Donetsk Oblast came under fire. On the Novopavlivka front, the Russians fired at the settlements of Velyka Novosilka, Neskuchne, Novoukrainka, Bohoiavlenka, Vuhledar and Mykilski Dachi in Donetsk Oblast. On the Zaporizhzhia front, the areas of 15 settlements were shelled. Among them are Vremivka and Novopil in Donetsk Oblast, Malynivka, Huliaipole, Charivne, Orikhiv, Novodanylivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. On the Kherson front, 17 settlements were fired at from multiple-launch missile systems, tubed artillery and mortars. Among them are Zolota Balka, Beryslav, Vesele, Mykolaivka, Tiahynka, Poniativka, Antonivka, Berehove, Yantarne in Kherson Oblast and the city of Kherson. There are casualties among the civilian population. At the same time, the occupiers strengthened filtering and counter-sabotage measures in the temporarily occupied territories of Kherson Oblast. For instance, Russian occupying forces have restricted entrances and exits from the settlement of Ulianivka; local residents are being searched and their mobile phones are being checked.

Russian soldiers and Wagner Group mercenaries suffer from dangerous infections — General Staff report

According to Ukraine's Defence Intelligence, cases of dangerous infections have risen among the Russian soldiers and mercenaries of the Wagner Group, the infamous Russian private military company, in Donetsk Oblast – all due to dismal sanitary and hygienic conditions. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces on Facebook, information as of XX:XX on XX January Quote: "The cases of dangerous infections have significantly risen among the occupying army and the so-called Wagner Group; this could be caused by the absence of adequate sanitary and hygienic conditions on the positions of the enemy units." Details: On the XXXnd day of the full-scale Russian invasion, the occupiers carried out X aerial and X missile strikes, as well as XX attacks from multiple-launch missile systems. Civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Kherson Oblast was damaged. The threat of aerial and missile attacks remains throughout Ukraine. The aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have carried out X strikes on clusters of Russian military personnel, as well as X strikes on the positions of their air-defence systems. The units of Ukrainian Rocket Forces and artillery hit X clusters of personnel and X ammunition warehouse. Quote: "The enemy continues their offensive on the Lyman and Bakhmut fronts, suffering enormous casualties, failing to carry out attacks on the Avdiivka and Novopavlivka fronts. On the Kupiansk and Zaporizhzhia fronts, [the Russians – ed.] are defending previously captured territories. On the Kherson front, they are shelling the positions of our units and the civilian infrastructure." Details: On the Volyn, Polissia, Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the situation has not changed significantly, there is no indication of a formation of offensive groups. On the Sivershchyna front, the occupiers attacked the settlements of Kliusy, Mistky, Huta-Studenetska, Leonivka in Chernihiv Oblast, Sopych, Volfyne in Sumy Oblast, as well as Lemishchyne in Kharkiv Oblast, with mortars. On the Slobozhanshchyna front, the Russians keep shelling the positions of Ukrainian units on the frontline. The settlements of Veterynarne, Strilecha, Hlyboke, Zelene, Neskuchne, Ohirtseve, Vovchansk, Starytsia, Budarky in Kharkiv Oblast suffered mortar and artillery strikes. On the Kupiansk front, they attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Ivanivka, Kupiansk, Kyslivka, Kotliarivka in Kharkiv Oblast and Novoselivske, Kovalivka in Luhansk Oblast. On the Avdiivka front, the settlements of Berdychi, Tonenke, Sieverne, Avdiivka, Vodiane, Heorhiivka, Marinka, Pobieda in Donetsk Oblast came under fire. On the Novopavlivka front, the Russians fired at the settlements of Velyka Novosilka, Neskuchne, Novoukrainka, Bohoiavlenka, Vuhledar and Mykilski Dachi in Donetsk Oblast. On the Zaporizhzhia front, the areas of XX settlements were shelled. Among them are Vremivka and Novopil in Donetsk Oblast, Malynivka, Huliaipole, Charivne, Orikhiv, Novodanylivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. On the Kherson front, XX settlements were fired at from multiple-launch missile systems, tubed artillery and mortars. Among them are Zolota Balka, Beryslav, Vesele, Mykolaivka, Tiahynka, Poniativka, Antonivka, Berehove, Yantarne in Kherson Oblast and the city of Kherson. There are casualties among the civilian population. At the same time, the occupiers strengthened filtering and counter-sabotage measures in the temporarily occupied territories of Kherson Oblast. For instance, Russian occupying forces have restricted entrances and exits from the settlement of Ulianivka; local residents are being searched and their mobile phones are being checked.

vibukh,5490438fa2cef,vijna,zaporizhzhja

Russian forces land missile strike on power substation in Zaporizhzhia overnight – head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — MONDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2022, 12:54 Russian troops launched a rocket attack on a substation in Zaporizhzhia on the night of 18-19 September. They attacked the Oblast again on the morning of 19 September, wounding one person. Source: Oleksandr Starukh, head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "The first enemy attack was carried out at around 02:00[,] with [the use of] S-300 missiles. Two projectiles hit a transformer substation near a large residential area in one of the districts of the city of Zaporizhzhia. Part of the district suffered a power outage, medical facilities were also at risk of being cut off [the power grid]." Details: Starukh reported no casualties. Windows were broken in some public facilities. In the morning, the occupiers struck Zaporizhzhia with S-300 missiles. One of the projectiles hit a park on the bank of the Dnipro River, close to a residential area in another district of the city. The second missile hit one of the villages in Zaporizhzhya district; several private homes were destroyed. A 70-year-old woman suffered chest and abdominal injuries as a result of the collapse of a building. She has been hospitalised. Background: Russian forces launched another rocket attack on Zaporizhzhia last night. Eight strikes have been reported.

Russian forces land missile strike on power substation in Zaporizhzhia overnight – head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — MONDAY, XX SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX Russian troops launched a rocket attack on a substation in Zaporizhzhia on the night of XX-XX September. They attacked the Oblast again on the morning of XX September, wounding one person. Source: Oleksandr Starukh, head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "The first enemy attack was carried out at around XX:XX[,] with [the use of] S-XXX missiles. Two projectiles hit a transformer substation near a large residential area in one of the districts of the city of Zaporizhzhia. Part of the district suffered a power outage, medical facilities were also at risk of being cut off [the power grid]." Details: Starukh reported no casualties. Windows were broken in some public facilities. In the morning, the occupiers struck Zaporizhzhia with S-XXX missiles. One of the projectiles hit a park on the bank of the Dnipro River, close to a residential area in another district of the city. The second missile hit one of the villages in Zaporizhzhya district; several private homes were destroyed. A XX-year-old woman suffered chest and abdominal injuries as a result of the collapse of a building. She has been hospitalised. Background: Russian forces launched another rocket attack on Zaporizhzhia last night. Eight strikes have been reported.

ssha,izrajil,vijna,ukrajina

US is able to support both Ukraine and Israel simultaneously

Jake Sullivan, the United States national security advisor to President Joe Biden, has said that the US has enough resources to simultaneously support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression and Israel in the defence of its territory and citizens. Source: Sullivan at a briefing, quoted by Voice of America Quote: "And we firmly reject the notion that the United States of America cannot at once support the freeding — freedom-loving people of Ukraine and support the State of Israel." "We believe we have the resources, tools, and capacities to be able to effectively do that." Details: Answering journalists' questions, Sullivan also confirmed that the Biden administration planned to submit an aid package for Ukraine, as well as an aid package for Israel, to Congress in the near future. He did not comment on whether it would be a combined request or what form it would take. Sullivan also reiterated that helping Ukraine is in the US interest now and requires far fewer resources than it would if Russia were to potentially defeat Ukraine and spread its aggression to other countries in Europe, including the potential need for US troops to engage in direct combat, as has happened in the past. Background: Earlier, the Pentagon said that the US Congress should approve additional funding to enable the US to provide the necessary military assistance to Israel and Ukraine at the same time. Over the weekend, Western media reported that Biden wants Congress to approve up to US$100 billion for Ukraine. Read more on the topic: Crisis That Must Be Averted: How Europe Is Preparing for Possible Cut in US Military Aid

US is able to support both Ukraine and Israel simultaneously

Jake Sullivan, the United States national security advisor to President Joe Biden, has said that the US has enough resources to simultaneously support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression and Israel in the defence of its territory and citizens. Source: Sullivan at a briefing, quoted by Voice of America Quote: "And we firmly reject the notion that the United States of America cannot at once support the freeding — freedom-loving people of Ukraine and support the State of Israel." "We believe we have the resources, tools, and capacities to be able to effectively do that." Details: Answering journalists' questions, Sullivan also confirmed that the Biden administration planned to submit an aid package for Ukraine, as well as an aid package for Israel, to Congress in the near future. He did not comment on whether it would be a combined request or what form it would take. Sullivan also reiterated that helping Ukraine is in the US interest now and requires far fewer resources than it would if Russia were to potentially defeat Ukraine and spread its aggression to other countries in Europe, including the potential need for US troops to engage in direct combat, as has happened in the past. Background: Earlier, the Pentagon said that the US Congress should approve additional funding to enable the US to provide the necessary military assistance to Israel and Ukraine at the same time. Over the weekend, Western media reported that Biden wants Congress to approve up to US$XXX billion for Ukraine. Read more on the topic: Crisis That Must Be Averted: How Europe Is Preparing for Possible Cut in US Military Aid

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Sudden army combat readiness check begins in Belarus

Alexander Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed President of Belarus, has ordered a combat readiness check of the Armed Forces of Belarus. Source: the Ministry of Defence of Belarus Quote: "The measures are complex and are set to determine the command’s capability to control subordinate military units and subunits while they are on high alert, and the readiness of military units to complete tasks as directed in due time." Details: During this "check", military equipment will be moving across Belarus, and there may be a temporary traffic restriction for civilian vehicles on public roads and terrain areas. Background: On 31 March, Lukashenko said in a message to the Belarusian people that NATO countries were preparing for an invasion of Belarusian territory. Lukashenko said during his address to the Belarusian people that Russian troops in the country are subordinate to him, not the President of the Russian Federation. Overall, the majority of Lukashenko’s address to the nation was not about Belarus but about Russia's war against Ukraine. He repeatedly emphasised the need for negotiations between Zelenskyy and Putin, and also made some threats about nuclear weapons and the fact that Russia has not yet deployed its military machine at full strength.

Sudden army combat readiness check begins in Belarus

Alexander Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed President of Belarus, has ordered a combat readiness check of the Armed Forces of Belarus. Source: the Ministry of Defence of Belarus Quote: "The measures are complex and are set to determine the command’s capability to control subordinate military units and subunits while they are on high alert, and the readiness of military units to complete tasks as directed in due time." Details: During this "check", military equipment will be moving across Belarus, and there may be a temporary traffic restriction for civilian vehicles on public roads and terrain areas. Background: On XX March, Lukashenko said in a message to the Belarusian people that NATO countries were preparing for an invasion of Belarusian territory. Lukashenko said during his address to the Belarusian people that Russian troops in the country are subordinate to him, not the President of the Russian Federation. Overall, the majority of Lukashenko’s address to the nation was not about Belarus but about Russia's war against Ukraine. He repeatedly emphasised the need for negotiations between Zelenskyy and Putin, and also made some threats about nuclear weapons and the fact that Russia has not yet deployed its military machine at full strength.

tehnologii,54aeac99a90fd,bezpilotnyky,ukrajina

German concern Rheinmetall confirms supply of new generation drones to Ukraine

The Rheinmetall German concern has confirmed its plans to supply Ukraine with the most advanced reconnaissance drones Luna NG. Source: European Pravda with reference to the website of Rheinmetall The Luna NG new generation air-supported short-range reconnaissance system will shortly be deployed in Ukraine. The concern will supply the Armed Forces of Ukraine with these drones on behalf of Germany throughout 2023. The drone package consists of a ground control station with a few drones, a launch catapult and military trucks. The new Luna NG produced by Rheinmetall is a recently developed unmanned system which surpasses the previous model in all important operational features. Besides being used as a reconnaissance system, the drones can also facilitate the LTE network, intercept or jam the connection. Drones play an important role in the war in Ukraine. Russia launches large-scale attacks on military and civil facilities using Iran-made kamikaze drones. But reconnaissance drones are also important for Ukrainian military operations. Operational experience shows that the results of real time reconnaissance play a crucial role in conducting operations. Earlier it was reported that the Rheinmetall concern plans to supply Ukraine with advanced reconnaissance drones. Reportedly, the UK reconnaissance noted the increase in significance of uncrewed surface vessels in the Russo-Ukrainian war and assumed that they may be used against the weakest points in Russian logistics at sea.

German concern Rheinmetall confirms supply of new generation drones to Ukraine

The Rheinmetall German concern has confirmed its plans to supply Ukraine with the most advanced reconnaissance drones Luna NG. Source: European Pravda with reference to the website of Rheinmetall The Luna NG new generation air-supported short-range reconnaissance system will shortly be deployed in Ukraine. The concern will supply the Armed Forces of Ukraine with these drones on behalf of Germany throughout XXXX. The drone package consists of a ground control station with a few drones, a launch catapult and military trucks. The new Luna NG produced by Rheinmetall is a recently developed unmanned system which surpasses the previous model in all important operational features. Besides being used as a reconnaissance system, the drones can also facilitate the LTE network, intercept or jam the connection. Drones play an important role in the war in Ukraine. Russia launches large-scale attacks on military and civil facilities using Iran-made kamikaze drones. But reconnaissance drones are also important for Ukrainian military operations. Operational experience shows that the results of real time reconnaissance play a crucial role in conducting operations. Earlier it was reported that the Rheinmetall concern plans to supply Ukraine with advanced reconnaissance drones. Reportedly, the UK reconnaissance noted the increase in significance of uncrewed surface vessels in the Russo-Ukrainian war and assumed that they may be used against the weakest points in Russian logistics at sea.

politprisoners,rosija,ombudsmen,prava-ljudini

Ukrainian Ombudsman demands that Russia investigate deaths of political prisoners from Ukraine, prepares letter to UN

Dmytro Lubinets, Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, has appealed to Russian Ombudswoman Tatyana Moskalkova to provide information and conduct an investigation into the deaths of Ukrainian political prisoners in Russia, Kostiantyn Shyrinh and Dzhemil Hafarov. Source: Lubinets on Telegram Quote: "I appealed to the Russian Ombudswoman Tatiana Moskalkova with a demand to provide official information about the deaths of Ukrainian citizens Kostiantyn Shyrinh and Dzhemil Hafarov and their causes. The Russian Federation must conduct an effective and impartial investigation into the circumstances of the deaths of political prisoners and inform the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights of its results. The inhumane treatment of Ukrainian citizens illegally imprisoned by Russia and the failure to provide adequate medical care is a violation of fundamental human rights and international law and is tantamount to torture. Therefore, we are preparing a letter to the UN Committee against torture." Details: Lubinets emphasised that the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War prohibits the use of any measure likely to cause physical suffering or to result in the destruction of protected persons under their authority. Background: A 61-year-old Ukrainian citizen, Kostiantyn Shyrinh, who was sentenced to 12 years on charges of "espionage", has died in colony No. 5 in the city of Novotroitsk, Orenburg Oblast of Russia, where he was serving an illegal sentence. This was reported on 7 February this year. The death of 60-year-old Crimean Tatar activist Dzhemil Hafarov, previously convicted by a Russian court on charges of involvement in a terrorist organisation, was reported on 10 February. He died in a detention centre in Novocherkask.

Ukrainian Ombudsman demands that Russia investigate deaths of political prisoners from Ukraine, prepares letter to UN

Dmytro Lubinets, Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, has appealed to Russian Ombudswoman Tatyana Moskalkova to provide information and conduct an investigation into the deaths of Ukrainian political prisoners in Russia, Kostiantyn Shyrinh and Dzhemil Hafarov. Source: Lubinets on Telegram Quote: "I appealed to the Russian Ombudswoman Tatiana Moskalkova with a demand to provide official information about the deaths of Ukrainian citizens Kostiantyn Shyrinh and Dzhemil Hafarov and their causes. The Russian Federation must conduct an effective and impartial investigation into the circumstances of the deaths of political prisoners and inform the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights of its results. The inhumane treatment of Ukrainian citizens illegally imprisoned by Russia and the failure to provide adequate medical care is a violation of fundamental human rights and international law and is tantamount to torture. Therefore, we are preparing a letter to the UN Committee against torture." Details: Lubinets emphasised that the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War prohibits the use of any measure likely to cause physical suffering or to result in the destruction of protected persons under their authority. Background: A XX-year-old Ukrainian citizen, Kostiantyn Shyrinh, who was sentenced to XX years on charges of "espionage", has died in colony No. X in the city of Novotroitsk, Orenburg Oblast of Russia, where he was serving an illegal sentence. This was reported on X February this year. The death of XX-year-old Crimean Tatar activist Dzhemil Hafarov, previously convicted by a Russian court on charges of involvement in a terrorist organisation, was reported on XX February. He died in a detention centre in Novocherkask.

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Ukrainian border guards significantly reinforce borders with Belarus, Russia and Transnistria

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — FRIDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2022, 13:53 The Ukrainian border guards have significantly reinforced the borders of Ukraine with the Russian Federation, Belarus, as well as the border with Transnistria [region in Moldova, which is occupied by Russia - ed.]. Source: Andrii Demchenko, Spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, quoted by Interfax-Ukraine Quote: "Both the border with the aggressor country and the border with Belarus, as well as the border with Moldova in the Transnistria region, have been significantly reinforced. In general, Ukraine, border guards and the defence forces pay the most attention generally to these areas, to prevent the escalation, and in case of it, to give an adequate response." Details: Demchenko said that the border guards and other units of the defence forces have already increased the engineering equipment, the arrangement of positions, and placing mines on the territory. He added that the units deployed on this front have worked out all the actions for coherence in case of an invasion attempt. He also noted that the situation on the border with Belarus remains unchanged; it is still controlled.

Ukrainian border guards significantly reinforce borders with Belarus, Russia and Transnistria

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — FRIDAY, XX OCTOBER XXXX, XX:XX The Ukrainian border guards have significantly reinforced the borders of Ukraine with the Russian Federation, Belarus, as well as the border with Transnistria [region in Moldova, which is occupied by Russia - ed.]. Source: Andrii Demchenko, Spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, quoted by Interfax-Ukraine Quote: "Both the border with the aggressor country and the border with Belarus, as well as the border with Moldova in the Transnistria region, have been significantly reinforced. In general, Ukraine, border guards and the defence forces pay the most attention generally to these areas, to prevent the escalation, and in case of it, to give an adequate response." Details: Demchenko said that the border guards and other units of the defence forces have already increased the engineering equipment, the arrangement of positions, and placing mines on the territory. He added that the units deployed on this front have worked out all the actions for coherence in case of an invasion attempt. He also noted that the situation on the border with Belarus remains unchanged; it is still controlled.

rosija,vijna,zhertvi

Russia's losses in Ukraine exceed 88,000 soldiers

The Armed Forces of Ukraine killed 480 Russian soldiers and officers on 28 November. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February and 29 November 2022 are estimated to stand at around 88,380 military personnel. Over the course of the past 24 hours, Russian forces have lost two fixed-wing aircraft, three tanks, five armoured combat vehicles, two artillery systems, and seven vehicles and tankers.

Russia's losses in Ukraine exceed XX,XXX soldiers

The Armed Forces of Ukraine killed XXX Russian soldiers and officers on XX November. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between XX February and XX November XXXX are estimated to stand at around XX,XXX military personnel. Over the course of the past XX hours, Russian forces have lost two fixed-wing aircraft, three tanks, five armoured combat vehicles, two artillery systems, and seven vehicles and tankers.

vibukh,rosija,zhertvi,nadzvichajna-podija

Part of the apartment building collapses due to gas explosion in Russia: people dead, under rubble

A whole block of an apartment building collapsed after an explosion caused by a gas leak in the city of Yefremov, Tula Oblast, Russian Federation. Source: Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti with reference to Emergency Services Details: According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation, as of now there are four people dead and two people trapped under rubble. Five more were rescued. Seven apartments were destroyed completely.

Part of the apartment building collapses due to gas explosion in Russia: people dead, under rubble

A whole block of an apartment building collapsed after an explosion caused by a gas leak in the city of Yefremov, Tula Oblast, Russian Federation. Source: Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti with reference to Emergency Services Details: According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation, as of now there are four people dead and two people trapped under rubble. Five more were rescued. Seven apartments were destroyed completely.

avia,vijna,frantsija

France to consider possibility of training Ukrainian fighter jet pilots

The Politico media outlet has reported that defence ministers of France and Ukraine are going to discuss this request during a phone conversation later this week. Source: An aide to French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu in a comment to Politico, reported by European Pravda Details: Politico has reported that the French and Ukrainian defence ministers are due to discuss the request during a call this week. The French daily Le Figaro has stated that Oleksii Reznikov, Minister of Defence of Ukraine, will arrive in Paris on Tuesday where he is due to meet with his French counterpart. Lecornu has invited Reznikov to come to France in his letter from 25 January. The ministers will discuss equipment that France may possibly supply to Ukraine, including air defence means. Reznikov is also due to visit the Thales company where he will be presented a medium-range GM 200 radar which can be integrated in SAMP/T air defence systems. Governments of France and Italy are considering the possibility of providing Ukrainian troops with such radars. Lecornu was in Rome last week to discuss this topic. Background: On Monday, 30 January 2023, French President Emmanuel Macron did not rule out the possibility of supplying Ukraine with fighter jets.

France to consider possibility of training Ukrainian fighter jet pilots

The Politico media outlet has reported that defence ministers of France and Ukraine are going to discuss this request during a phone conversation later this week. Source: An aide to French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu in a comment to Politico, reported by European Pravda Details: Politico has reported that the French and Ukrainian defence ministers are due to discuss the request during a call this week. The French daily Le Figaro has stated that Oleksii Reznikov, Minister of Defence of Ukraine, will arrive in Paris on Tuesday where he is due to meet with his French counterpart. Lecornu has invited Reznikov to come to France in his letter from XX January. The ministers will discuss equipment that France may possibly supply to Ukraine, including air defence means. Reznikov is also due to visit the Thales company where he will be presented a medium-range GM XXX radar which can be integrated in SAMP/T air defence systems. Governments of France and Italy are considering the possibility of providing Ukrainian troops with such radars. Lecornu was in Rome last week to discuss this topic. Background: On Monday, XX January XXXX, French President Emmanuel Macron did not rule out the possibility of supplying Ukraine with fighter jets.

vijna,lvivschina,kharkivska-oblast

Russians hit critical infrastructure facilities in Lviv and Kharkiv oblasts

Russians have hit critical infrastructure facilities in Lviv and Kharkiv oblasts. Source: Maksym Kozytskyi, Head of Lviv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Kozytskyi: "The enemy has hit a critical infrastructure facility in Lviv Oblast. There are possible power outages and water supply interruptions. Stay in shelters. The threat is ongoing!" Quote from Syniehubov: "Two strikes of enemy missiles on a critical infrastructure facility were recorded in the oblast. Emergency power outages are implemented. Emergency services are on site. The information is being clarified." Previously: The Russians launched a missile attack on Ukraine. In the city of Dnipro, a residential building was hit, people are trapped under the rubble.

Russians hit critical infrastructure facilities in Lviv and Kharkiv oblasts

Russians have hit critical infrastructure facilities in Lviv and Kharkiv oblasts. Source: Maksym Kozytskyi, Head of Lviv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Kozytskyi: "The enemy has hit a critical infrastructure facility in Lviv Oblast. There are possible power outages and water supply interruptions. Stay in shelters. The threat is ongoing!" Quote from Syniehubov: "Two strikes of enemy missiles on a critical infrastructure facility were recorded in the oblast. Emergency power outages are implemented. Emergency services are on site. The information is being clarified." Previously: The Russians launched a missile attack on Ukraine. In the city of Dnipro, a residential building was hit, people are trapped under the rubble.

diversanti,genshtab,vijna,kharkivska-oblast

Occupier's sabotage-reconnaissance groups fought their way to Kharkiv Oblast, one was pushed back to Russia

Two Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups were discovered in Kharkiv Oblast. One of them was pushed back to Russia by Ukrainian Defence Forces. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 18:00 on 22 February Quote: "An enemy sabotage and reconnaissance group was discovered in the vicinity of Bolohivka [Kharkiv Oblast - ed.]. As a result of the attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the enemy retreated to the territory of the Russian Federation. They [the Russians - ed.] also made an attempt to infiltrate a sabotage and reconnaissance group in the vicinity of Fiholivka [Kharkiv region - ed.]." Details: Over the course of the day, the Air Force of the Defence Forces carried out 10 strikes on the clusters of personnel and military equipment of the occupiers. Rocket Forces and Artillery units struck two clusters of Russian manpower. The Russian Federation continues to wage full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine. They concentrate their main efforts on conducting offensive operations on the Kupianks, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Shakhtarsk fronts, while increasing the number of military personnel. On 22 February, the Russians carried out nine missile strikes, four of which struck the city of Kharkiv, as well as 10 airstrikes. They fired more than 20 rounds from multiple-launch missile systems. The threat of missile strikes remains high throughout the territory of Ukraine. On the Volyn, Polissia, Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the operational situation remains unchanged. The Russians continue to maintain a military presence near the state border of Ukraine, but no signs of the formation of offensive groups have been detected. The occupiers carried out mortar and artillery attacks on the settlements of Mykhalchyna Sloboda in Chernihiv Oblast, Korenok, Boiaro-Lezhachi, Ryzhivka and Basivka in Sumy Oblast, as well as the areas of 15 settlements. Among them were Tymofiivka, Starytsia, Vovchansk, Budarky, Ambarne and Bolohivka. Several unsuccessful offensives were carried out on the Kupiansk and Lyman fronts. They shelled the areas of Kamianka, Hrianykivka, Kotliarivka and Berestove in Kharkiv Oblast; Nevske, Kreminna, Kuzmyne, Dibrova and Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast; and Ivanivka and Yampolivka in Donetsk Oblast. On the Bakhmut front, the occupiers continued to attack the positions of our troops near the settlements of Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Dubovo-Vasylivka, Berkhivka, Yahidne and Bakhmut. They are actively conducting aerial reconnaissance to adjust artillery fire. Areas in and around 18 settlements were shelled. Among them are Spirne, Vesele, Dubovo-Vasylivka, Berkhivka, Yahidne, Bakhmut and Ozarianivka. On the Avdiivka and Shakhtarsk fronts, the occupiers launched an unsuccessful offensive near Novobakhmutivka, Vodiane, Nevelske, Marinka and Prechystivka. Artillery shelling was carried out in about 20 populated areas. In particular, among them were Novobakhmutivka, Avdiivka, Pervomaiske, Vodiane, Nevelske, Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Paraskoviivka, Novomykhailivka, Vuhledar and Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk Oblast. On the Zaporizhzhia front, the areas of Vremivka, Novosilka and Novopil in Donetsk Oblast, as well as Malynivka, Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Novodanylivka and Kamianske in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and Vyshchetarasivka in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast suffered fire damage. The Russian occupiers are using the local infrastructure in the temporarily occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast for their own purposes, in particular to enrich themselves. For example, at one of the service stations in the city of Tokmak, the invaders not only service their military equipment but also disassemble cars stolen from the local population into spare parts for further sale. On the Kherson front, the settlements of Kherson Oblast, located on the right bank of the Dnipro River, were attacked by artillery fire by the Russian occupying forces. In particular, Novotiahynka, Antonivka and Chornobaivka.

Occupier's sabotage-reconnaissance groups fought their way to Kharkiv Oblast, one was pushed back to Russia

Two Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups were discovered in Kharkiv Oblast. One of them was pushed back to Russia by Ukrainian Defence Forces. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of XX:XX on XX February Quote: "An enemy sabotage and reconnaissance group was discovered in the vicinity of Bolohivka [Kharkiv Oblast - ed.]. As a result of the attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the enemy retreated to the territory of the Russian Federation. They [the Russians - ed.] also made an attempt to infiltrate a sabotage and reconnaissance group in the vicinity of Fiholivka [Kharkiv region - ed.]." Details: Over the course of the day, the Air Force of the Defence Forces carried out XX strikes on the clusters of personnel and military equipment of the occupiers. Rocket Forces and Artillery units struck two clusters of Russian manpower. The Russian Federation continues to wage full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine. They concentrate their main efforts on conducting offensive operations on the Kupianks, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Shakhtarsk fronts, while increasing the number of military personnel. On XX February, the Russians carried out nine missile strikes, four of which struck the city of Kharkiv, as well as XX airstrikes. They fired more than XX rounds from multiple-launch missile systems. The threat of missile strikes remains high throughout the territory of Ukraine. On the Volyn, Polissia, Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the operational situation remains unchanged. The Russians continue to maintain a military presence near the state border of Ukraine, but no signs of the formation of offensive groups have been detected. The occupiers carried out mortar and artillery attacks on the settlements of Mykhalchyna Sloboda in Chernihiv Oblast, Korenok, Boiaro-Lezhachi, Ryzhivka and Basivka in Sumy Oblast, as well as the areas of XX settlements. Among them were Tymofiivka, Starytsia, Vovchansk, Budarky, Ambarne and Bolohivka. Several unsuccessful offensives were carried out on the Kupiansk and Lyman fronts. They shelled the areas of Kamianka, Hrianykivka, Kotliarivka and Berestove in Kharkiv Oblast; Nevske, Kreminna, Kuzmyne, Dibrova and Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast; and Ivanivka and Yampolivka in Donetsk Oblast. On the Bakhmut front, the occupiers continued to attack the positions of our troops near the settlements of Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Dubovo-Vasylivka, Berkhivka, Yahidne and Bakhmut. They are actively conducting aerial reconnaissance to adjust artillery fire. Areas in and around XX settlements were shelled. Among them are Spirne, Vesele, Dubovo-Vasylivka, Berkhivka, Yahidne, Bakhmut and Ozarianivka. On the Avdiivka and Shakhtarsk fronts, the occupiers launched an unsuccessful offensive near Novobakhmutivka, Vodiane, Nevelske, Marinka and Prechystivka. Artillery shelling was carried out in about XX populated areas. In particular, among them were Novobakhmutivka, Avdiivka, Pervomaiske, Vodiane, Nevelske, Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Paraskoviivka, Novomykhailivka, Vuhledar and Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk Oblast. On the Zaporizhzhia front, the areas of Vremivka, Novosilka and Novopil in Donetsk Oblast, as well as Malynivka, Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Novodanylivka and Kamianske in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and Vyshchetarasivka in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast suffered fire damage. The Russian occupiers are using the local infrastructure in the temporarily occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast for their own purposes, in particular to enrich themselves. For example, at one of the service stations in the city of Tokmak, the invaders not only service their military equipment but also disassemble cars stolen from the local population into spare parts for further sale. On the Kherson front, the settlements of Kherson Oblast, located on the right bank of the Dnipro River, were attacked by artillery fire by the Russian occupying forces. In particular, Novotiahynka, Antonivka and Chornobaivka.

reznikov,minoboroni

Defence Ministry believes that Ukraine can take either money or shells from debtor Polish supplier

Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov assures that the Polish Alfa company, which has overdue contracts for the Ministry of Defence worth several billion hryvnias, will either fulfil the deliveries or will have to return the money. Source: Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov at a press conference in Kyiv on 28 August Quote from Reznikov: "I read the investigation by Ukrainska Pravda. And this firm is indeed one of the foreign companies that has signed contracts with the Ministry of Defence. There are many such firms, and, unfortunately, not all of them were able to fulfil the signed contracts, even the influential players in the market. There are also Ukrainian firms that didn’t deliver promised supplies, and American ones." Details: Reznikov also said several arbitration claims have already been filed against this company. Quote from Reznikov: "This company offered us other types of projectiles; we are now studying whether they are suitable for us. And then we will either have them delivered, or we will demand the advance payment to be returned." Details: Reznikov also said that the Ministry of Defence has already won an arbitration case against another company. This gives him hope that the ministry will win other such disputes. The minister also emphasised that there is a bigger problem with Ukrainian special importers. Because these are state-owned companies that simply do not have this money; therefore, bankruptcy is not out of the realm of possibility. Background: The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence entered a series of contracts with the Polish Alfa company in 2022 for the supply of various types of weapons and ammunition. However, the company failed to fulfil its obligations and, as of 2023, owes the Ukrainian MoD over UAH 3.5 billion (roughly US$94,77 million).

Defence Ministry believes that Ukraine can take either money or shells from debtor Polish supplier

Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov assures that the Polish Alfa company, which has overdue contracts for the Ministry of Defence worth several billion hryvnias, will either fulfil the deliveries or will have to return the money. Source: Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov at a press conference in Kyiv on XX August Quote from Reznikov: "I read the investigation by Ukrainska Pravda. And this firm is indeed one of the foreign companies that has signed contracts with the Ministry of Defence. There are many such firms, and, unfortunately, not all of them were able to fulfil the signed contracts, even the influential players in the market. There are also Ukrainian firms that didn’t deliver promised supplies, and American ones." Details: Reznikov also said several arbitration claims have already been filed against this company. Quote from Reznikov: "This company offered us other types of projectiles; we are now studying whether they are suitable for us. And then we will either have them delivered, or we will demand the advance payment to be returned." Details: Reznikov also said that the Ministry of Defence has already won an arbitration case against another company. This gives him hope that the ministry will win other such disputes. The minister also emphasised that there is a bigger problem with Ukrainian special importers. Because these are state-owned companies that simply do not have this money; therefore, bankruptcy is not out of the realm of possibility. Background: The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence entered a series of contracts with the Polish Alfa company in XXXX for the supply of various types of weapons and ammunition. However, the company failed to fulfil its obligations and, as of XXXX, owes the Ukrainian MoD over UAH X.X billion (roughly US$XX,XX million).

groshi,ispanija,vijna

Spain to allocate €55 million for schools and support for small and medium-sized businesses in Ukraine

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, during his speech to the Verkhovna Rada [Ukrainian Parliament], announced a €55 million aid package for Ukraine, with the bulk of the funds to be allocated through the World Bank. Source: European Pravda Quote: "Today [1 July 2023], my country, Spain, has decided to allocate an additional €55 million, including €51 million through the World Bank, to finance small and medium-sized businesses in Ukraine," Sanchez said. Details: He said another €4 million will be allocated through the UN Development Programme to create schools with green and sustainable energy systems in Ukraine. He stressed that Ukraine’s recovery will take time and investment, and Spain supports Ukraine in this process. Sánchez noted that Spanish companies have know-how in certain areas, such as the railway, which will be useful. Previously: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who is on a visit to Kyiv, reportedly delivered a speech during a meeting of the Verkhovna Rada.

Spain to allocate €XX million for schools and support for small and medium-sized businesses in Ukraine

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, during his speech to the Verkhovna Rada [Ukrainian Parliament], announced a €XX million aid package for Ukraine, with the bulk of the funds to be allocated through the World Bank. Source: European Pravda Quote: "Today [X July XXXX], my country, Spain, has decided to allocate an additional €XX million, including €XX million through the World Bank, to finance small and medium-sized businesses in Ukraine," Sanchez said. Details: He said another €X million will be allocated through the UN Development Programme to create schools with green and sustainable energy systems in Ukraine. He stressed that Ukraine’s recovery will take time and investment, and Spain supports Ukraine in this process. Sánchez noted that Spanish companies have know-how in certain areas, such as the railway, which will be useful. Previously: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who is on a visit to Kyiv, reportedly delivered a speech during a meeting of the Verkhovna Rada.

kijivska-oblast,ukazi

Zelenskyy appoints Kravchenko as head of Kyiv Oblast Military Administration

On 10 April, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved Ruslan Kravchenko as the head of the Kyiv Oblast State Administration by decree No. 204/2023. Source: President's decree Quote: "To appoint Ruslan Andriiovych Kravchenko as the head of Kyiv Oblast State Administration". Previously: On 7 April, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appointed the new head of the Kyiv Oblast Military Administration. Background: Kravchenko has been the head of the Bucha district prosecutor's office since 2021. He formerly worked as a military prosecutor under Anatolii Matios. In 2019-2020, he applied for the post of the prosecutor of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, then took part in the competition for the post of the head of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine. He was awarded the Order of Merit of III degree (23 August 2022). Kravchenko was the prosecutor in the case where Yanukovych was found guilty of treason and aiding and abetting the war. During an interview for the position of head of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, Kravchenko was asked questions about real estate, savings and the political background of his relatives.

Zelenskyy appoints Kravchenko as head of Kyiv Oblast Military Administration

On XX April, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved Ruslan Kravchenko as the head of the Kyiv Oblast State Administration by decree No. XXX/XXXX. Source: President's decree Quote: "To appoint Ruslan Andriiovych Kravchenko as the head of Kyiv Oblast State Administration". Previously: On X April, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appointed the new head of the Kyiv Oblast Military Administration. Background: Kravchenko has been the head of the Bucha district prosecutor's office since XXXX. He formerly worked as a military prosecutor under Anatolii Matios. In XXXX-XXXX, he applied for the post of the prosecutor of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, then took part in the competition for the post of the head of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine. He was awarded the Order of Merit of III degree (XX August XXXX). Kravchenko was the prosecutor in the case where Yanukovych was found guilty of treason and aiding and abetting the war. During an interview for the position of head of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, Kravchenko was asked questions about real estate, savings and the political background of his relatives.

zelensky,deoccupation

Zelenskyy convenes another meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief: Ukrainian flags fly again over previously occupied territories

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – SUNDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER 2022, 18:52 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy convened another meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief [the highest command and control body of the Ukrainian military, as well as law enforcement services and agencies that are part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, formed by presidential decree on 24 February 2022 in response to the Russian invasion - ed.]. This is the third such meeting this week. Source: website of the President of Ukraine Quote from Zelenskyy following the meeting: "War knows no weekends. We are in constant contact with those on the frontline. I will not tell you the details, but Ukrainian flags are returning to the places where they should be by right. And there is no place for the occupiers on our land." Details: The meeting was attended by Oleksii Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council; Oleksii Reznikov, Minister of Defence, and Rostyslav Zamlynskyi, Deputy Minister of Defence; Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine; Serhii Shaptala, Chief of the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces; Yurii Lebid, Commander of the National Guard; Denys Monastyrskyi, Minister of Internal Affairs; Oleksandr Kubrakov, Minister of Infrastructure; and Roman Mashovets, Deputy Head of the Office of the President. Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate; Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine; Andrii Kovalchuk, Commander of the Forces of the Operational Command Pivden (South); and Serhii Litvinov, Commander of the Forces of the Operational Command Zakhid (West), joined the meeting remotely. The Office of the President said that the Commander-in-Chief, the commanders of the different operational areas, and the head of intelligence reported on the situation on the frontline. Previously: President Zelenskyy convened two meetings of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief earlier this week, on 31 August and 2 September.

Zelenskyy convenes another meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief: Ukrainian flags fly again over previously occupied territories

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – SUNDAY, X SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy convened another meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief [the highest command and control body of the Ukrainian military, as well as law enforcement services and agencies that are part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, formed by presidential decree on XX February XXXX in response to the Russian invasion - ed.]. This is the third such meeting this week. Source: website of the President of Ukraine Quote from Zelenskyy following the meeting: "War knows no weekends. We are in constant contact with those on the frontline. I will not tell you the details, but Ukrainian flags are returning to the places where they should be by right. And there is no place for the occupiers on our land." Details: The meeting was attended by Oleksii Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council; Oleksii Reznikov, Minister of Defence, and Rostyslav Zamlynskyi, Deputy Minister of Defence; Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine; Serhii Shaptala, Chief of the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces; Yurii Lebid, Commander of the National Guard; Denys Monastyrskyi, Minister of Internal Affairs; Oleksandr Kubrakov, Minister of Infrastructure; and Roman Mashovets, Deputy Head of the Office of the President. Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate; Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine; Andrii Kovalchuk, Commander of the Forces of the Operational Command Pivden (South); and Serhii Litvinov, Commander of the Forces of the Operational Command Zakhid (West), joined the meeting remotely. The Office of the President said that the Commander-in-Chief, the commanders of the different operational areas, and the head of intelligence reported on the situation on the frontline. Previously: President Zelenskyy convened two meetings of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief earlier this week, on XX August and X September.

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Zelenskyy: Political, economic and trade barriers threaten all of Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned European countries that political, economic and trade barriers threaten all of Europe. Source: President Zelenskyy’s speech during the Charlemagne Prize ceremony in Germany Quote from Zelenskyy: "Europe’s most lasting peace and greatest security have been ensured by building ties, not barriers, between the peoples of Europe. And when instead of strengthening our ties we face new barriers – whether in politics, economics, or trade. These barriers remind us of past mistakes, and we see a threat not just to one European nation, but to the whole of Europe." Details: Zelenskyy then addressed Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. "Mateusz, I am very grateful for Poland’s enormous support for Ukraine. It is very important for us to preserve this unity. Grains of misunderstanding between anyone in Europe should not give rise to conflict. This is a fundamental interest of all our people. Europe gains strength and prosperity every time a barrier on the continent crumbles," Zelenskyy said. Previously: On 2 May, the European Commission adopted exceptional and temporary preventive measures on limited imports from Ukraine, after five EU member states accused Ukrainian agricultural imports of causing local prices to crash. The European Commission’s new regulations thus overrode the unilateral decisions of five countries, applying the import ban to four agricultural products: wheat, corn, rapeseed and sunflower seeds from Ukraine. At the same time, the EU is expected to offer financial support for farmers in the five EU member states affected, as well as measures to facilitate the transit of Ukrainian grain through "solidarity routes" to other EU member states and third countries.

Zelenskyy: Political, economic and trade barriers threaten all of Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned European countries that political, economic and trade barriers threaten all of Europe. Source: President Zelenskyy’s speech during the Charlemagne Prize ceremony in Germany Quote from Zelenskyy: "Europe’s most lasting peace and greatest security have been ensured by building ties, not barriers, between the peoples of Europe. And when instead of strengthening our ties we face new barriers – whether in politics, economics, or trade. These barriers remind us of past mistakes, and we see a threat not just to one European nation, but to the whole of Europe." Details: Zelenskyy then addressed Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. "Mateusz, I am very grateful for Poland’s enormous support for Ukraine. It is very important for us to preserve this unity. Grains of misunderstanding between anyone in Europe should not give rise to conflict. This is a fundamental interest of all our people. Europe gains strength and prosperity every time a barrier on the continent crumbles," Zelenskyy said. Previously: On X May, the European Commission adopted exceptional and temporary preventive measures on limited imports from Ukraine, after five EU member states accused Ukrainian agricultural imports of causing local prices to crash. The European Commission’s new regulations thus overrode the unilateral decisions of five countries, applying the import ban to four agricultural products: wheat, corn, rapeseed and sunflower seeds from Ukraine. At the same time, the EU is expected to offer financial support for farmers in the five EU member states affected, as well as measures to facilitate the transit of Ukrainian grain through "solidarity routes" to other EU member states and third countries.

lysychansk,luganska-oblast,rosija,vijna

Russian artillery relentlessly fires on Lysychansk, Russia attempts to blockade the city – Luhansk Military Administration

OLENA ROSHCHINA – MONDAY, 27 JUNE 2022, 07:59 Russian occupying forces are continuing their attacks on Lysychansk from the Popasna [to the south of Lysychansk – ed.] direction. Much of the city’s housing and infrastructure have been damaged. Source: Serhii Haidai, head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Haidai: "The Russians continue destroying houses and industrial and administrative buildings in Lysychansk, Vovchoiarivka, Loskutivka, and Verkhniokamianka. There’s not an hour when the enemy’s artillery is not firing. The occupiers’ assault aircraft conducted airstrikes on Lysychansk and Vovchoiarivka on 26 June. Fighting continues in Vovchoiarivka. The Russians attempted an attack in the vicinity of Verkhniokamianka, but were forced to retreat – not all of them were able to do so on their own two feet." Details: According to Haidai, the city of Lysychansk has suffered a lot of damage. Whenever possible, its streets and buildings are searched for casualties. At least five multi-storey apartment buildings were damaged; 10 apartments burned down in one of them. Six private houses were destroyed on one street alone. Russian forces also fired on a bus station, St Mytrophan’s Church, the Church of the Holy Great Martyr Barbara, a private business, premises occupied by a border guard unit, and an administrative building. Quote from Haidai: "They are trying to blockade the city from the south, in the meantime destroying everything that they can reach with their artillery and multiple launch rocket systems. We are continuing to hold Lysychansk’s defence."

Russian artillery relentlessly fires on Lysychansk, Russia attempts to blockade the city – Luhansk Military Administration

OLENA ROSHCHINA – MONDAY, XX JUNE XXXX, XX:XX Russian occupying forces are continuing their attacks on Lysychansk from the Popasna [to the south of Lysychansk – ed.] direction. Much of the city’s housing and infrastructure have been damaged. Source: Serhii Haidai, head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Haidai: "The Russians continue destroying houses and industrial and administrative buildings in Lysychansk, Vovchoiarivka, Loskutivka, and Verkhniokamianka. There’s not an hour when the enemy’s artillery is not firing. The occupiers’ assault aircraft conducted airstrikes on Lysychansk and Vovchoiarivka on XX June. Fighting continues in Vovchoiarivka. The Russians attempted an attack in the vicinity of Verkhniokamianka, but were forced to retreat – not all of them were able to do so on their own two feet." Details: According to Haidai, the city of Lysychansk has suffered a lot of damage. Whenever possible, its streets and buildings are searched for casualties. At least five multi-storey apartment buildings were damaged; XX apartments burned down in one of them. Six private houses were destroyed on one street alone. Russian forces also fired on a bus station, St Mytrophan’s Church, the Church of the Holy Great Martyr Barbara, a private business, premises occupied by a border guard unit, and an administrative building. Quote from Haidai: "They are trying to blockade the city from the south, in the meantime destroying everything that they can reach with their artillery and multiple launch rocket systems. We are continuing to hold Lysychansk’s defence."

okupacia,vibukh,khersonska-oblast

Explosion in temporarily occupied Nova Kakhovka: Russian aerial bomb strike reported

An explosion rang out in temporarily occupied Nova Kakhovka on the afternoon of 15 September and it later became known that an aerial bomb dropped by the Russians had fallen in a residential area. Source: National Resistance Center (NRC) on Telegram Quote from NCR: "Preliminary reports indicate that the explosion in Nova Kakhovka was caused by the fall of a Russian aerial bomb. The enemy launched guided aerial bombs from their planes, one of which hit a residential area of the temporarily occupied city. There are casualties." Details: The NCR also published a photo from the scene. It shows two damaged 5-storey buildings.

Explosion in temporarily occupied Nova Kakhovka: Russian aerial bomb strike reported

An explosion rang out in temporarily occupied Nova Kakhovka on the afternoon of XX September and it later became known that an aerial bomb dropped by the Russians had fallen in a residential area. Source: National Resistance Center (NRC) on Telegram Quote from NCR: "Preliminary reports indicate that the explosion in Nova Kakhovka was caused by the fall of a Russian aerial bomb. The enemy launched guided aerial bombs from their planes, one of which hit a residential area of the temporarily occupied city. There are casualties." Details: The NCR also published a photo from the scene. It shows two damaged X-storey buildings.

air-defense,genshtab,shahed

Air defence destroys 25 out of 32 Shahed drones launched by Russians – General Staff report

Russians attacked Ukraine with 32 Shahed drones, 25 of which were destroyed by air defence at night. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, information as of 06:00 on 10 September Quote: "Last night, the invaders attacked Ukraine with 32 Shahed-136/131 kamikaze drones, 25 of which were downed by Ukrainian air defence forces. The Russian occupiers targeted most of the attack UAVs to Kyiv Oblast." Details: During the day, over 34 combat clashes took place. Russia launched 2 missile attacks, 40 airstrikes and over 38 attacks from multiple-launch rocket systems on the positions of our forces and settlements. Russian airstrikes hit the settlements of Budarky, Ambarne, Synkivka, Kyslivka, Cherneshchyna in Kharkiv Oblast, Novoselivske, Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast, Siversk, Andriivka, Krasnohorivka, Staromaiorske, Spirne, Vesele, Prechystivka, Zolota Nyva in Donetsk Oblast, Robotyne, Kamianka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and Arkhanhelske in Kherson Oblast. Over 45 settlements in Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts came under Russian artillery fire. On the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the Russians continue to maintain a group of troops to cover the state border and conduct active sabotage activities in the border areas to prevent the deployment of Ukrainian troops to fronts under threat. On the Kupiansk, Lyman and Bakhmut fronts that are within the scope of responsibility of the Khortytsia operational-strategic group of troops, the Russians are continuing to attempt to break through the defences of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Berestove, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Bohdanivka. Heavy fighting continues in the area of Klishchiivka. In the area of responsibility of the Tavriia operational-strategic group of troops on the Avdiivka, Marinka and Shakhtarsk fronts, the Defence Forces are holding the initiative and are continuing to put pressure on the Russians, conducting assault operations and recapturing Ukrainian land metre by metre. In particular, Ukrainian soldiers repelled about 15 Russian attacks near Marinka. On the Melitopol front, the Ukrainian defence forces continue their offensive, inflicting significant losses in manpower and equipment on the occupation forces, making the Russians withdraw from their positions. On the Kherson front, the defenders continue to conduct counter-battery measures, destroying ammunition storage points and successfully striking at the Russians’ rear. Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Air Force carried out eight strikes on areas where Russian military personnel and equipment were concentrated. In addition, the air defence forces destroyed three reconnaissance UAVs. Ukraine’s Rocket and Artillery Forces hit six artillery pieces, one anti-aircraft missile system, one cluster of Russian manpower, and a fuel and lubricant depot of the Russians.

Air defence destroys XX out of XX Shahed drones launched by Russians – General Staff report

Russians attacked Ukraine with XX Shahed drones, XX of which were destroyed by air defence at night. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, information as of XX:XX on XX September Quote: "Last night, the invaders attacked Ukraine with XX Shahed-XXX/XXX kamikaze drones, XX of which were downed by Ukrainian air defence forces. The Russian occupiers targeted most of the attack UAVs to Kyiv Oblast." Details: During the day, over XX combat clashes took place. Russia launched X missile attacks, XX airstrikes and over XX attacks from multiple-launch rocket systems on the positions of our forces and settlements. Russian airstrikes hit the settlements of Budarky, Ambarne, Synkivka, Kyslivka, Cherneshchyna in Kharkiv Oblast, Novoselivske, Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast, Siversk, Andriivka, Krasnohorivka, Staromaiorske, Spirne, Vesele, Prechystivka, Zolota Nyva in Donetsk Oblast, Robotyne, Kamianka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and Arkhanhelske in Kherson Oblast. Over XX settlements in Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts came under Russian artillery fire. On the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the Russians continue to maintain a group of troops to cover the state border and conduct active sabotage activities in the border areas to prevent the deployment of Ukrainian troops to fronts under threat. On the Kupiansk, Lyman and Bakhmut fronts that are within the scope of responsibility of the Khortytsia operational-strategic group of troops, the Russians are continuing to attempt to break through the defences of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Berestove, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Bohdanivka. Heavy fighting continues in the area of Klishchiivka. In the area of responsibility of the Tavriia operational-strategic group of troops on the Avdiivka, Marinka and Shakhtarsk fronts, the Defence Forces are holding the initiative and are continuing to put pressure on the Russians, conducting assault operations and recapturing Ukrainian land metre by metre. In particular, Ukrainian soldiers repelled about XX Russian attacks near Marinka. On the Melitopol front, the Ukrainian defence forces continue their offensive, inflicting significant losses in manpower and equipment on the occupation forces, making the Russians withdraw from their positions. On the Kherson front, the defenders continue to conduct counter-battery measures, destroying ammunition storage points and successfully striking at the Russians’ rear. Over the past XX hours, the Ukrainian Air Force carried out eight strikes on areas where Russian military personnel and equipment were concentrated. In addition, the air defence forces destroyed three reconnaissance UAVs. Ukraine’s Rocket and Artillery Forces hit six artillery pieces, one anti-aircraft missile system, one cluster of Russian manpower, and a fuel and lubricant depot of the Russians.

nato,rosija

NATO members agree on regional defence plans against Russian attack – Reuters

NATO member states on Monday overrode a Turkish veto and agreed on regional plans detailing how the Alliance would respond to a potential Russian attack. Source: Reuters referring to three diplomats, reported by European Pravda Details: For decades, NATO had not seen the need for large-scale defence plans because it fought small wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and believed that post-Soviet Russia did not pose an existential threat to the Alliance. But Russia's war against Ukraine has made NATO realise that it needs to have defence plans in place long before a conflict with an opponent like Moscow could break out. Türkiye has blocked the approval of the Alliance's plans because of wording regarding geographical locations such as Cyprus. Apparently, Türkiye’s blockade has been overridden. By outlining its regional plans, NATO will provide countries with recommendations on how to modernise their armed forces and logistics. The need to fund these fundamental changes is one of the reasons why leaders of NATO member states intend to raise the military spending target in Vilnius, making the current goal of 2% of national GDP a minimum requirement. NATO officials estimate that these plans will take several years to fully implement, although they stress that the Alliance can go into action immediately if necessary. Background: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that the NATO summit in Vilnius would adopt three new regional defence plans to counter two major threats to the Alliance: Russia and terrorism. To implement these plans, NATO is putting 300,000 troops on high alert, including significant air and naval forces, as Stoltenberg said.

NATO members agree on regional defence plans against Russian attack – Reuters

NATO member states on Monday overrode a Turkish veto and agreed on regional plans detailing how the Alliance would respond to a potential Russian attack. Source: Reuters referring to three diplomats, reported by European Pravda Details: For decades, NATO had not seen the need for large-scale defence plans because it fought small wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and believed that post-Soviet Russia did not pose an existential threat to the Alliance. But Russia's war against Ukraine has made NATO realise that it needs to have defence plans in place long before a conflict with an opponent like Moscow could break out. Türkiye has blocked the approval of the Alliance's plans because of wording regarding geographical locations such as Cyprus. Apparently, Türkiye’s blockade has been overridden. By outlining its regional plans, NATO will provide countries with recommendations on how to modernise their armed forces and logistics. The need to fund these fundamental changes is one of the reasons why leaders of NATO member states intend to raise the military spending target in Vilnius, making the current goal of X% of national GDP a minimum requirement. NATO officials estimate that these plans will take several years to fully implement, although they stress that the Alliance can go into action immediately if necessary. Background: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that the NATO summit in Vilnius would adopt three new regional defence plans to counter two major threats to the Alliance: Russia and terrorism. To implement these plans, NATO is putting XXX,XXX troops on high alert, including significant air and naval forces, as Stoltenberg said.

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Spain announces plans to send additional aid to Ukraine

Margarita Robles, the Minister of Defence of Spain, has announced new deliveries of military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Source: Robles after the meeting of the Contact Group on Defence of Ukraine ("Ramstein" format), as reported by European Pravda Robles said Spain will double the number of Ukrainian servicemen who will undergo training this year. It is estimated that about 4,000 servicemen will participate in the training, which is twice as many as planned previously. The minister also mentioned supplying new armoured personnel carriers, inflatable boats, launchers and missiles for anti-aircraft and anti-ship defence, special trucks compatible with these systems, and ambulance cars. Additionally, surgical and medical materials for the military hospital, which were delivered earlier, were sent to Ukraine last week. Robles said that as of today, 77 seriously wounded Ukrainian soldiers have already received the necessary help and prostheses in medical institutions in Spain. She also held the first working meeting with the new Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Rustem Umierov. Background: At the Ramstein format meeting, Lithuania presented the latest military support package for Ukraine, which contained "detonation systems, naval surveillance radars and ammunition for Carl Gustaf anti-tank grenade launchers." Apart from that, Germany revealed details of a new €400 million military aid package for Ukraine.

Spain announces plans to send additional aid to Ukraine

Margarita Robles, the Minister of Defence of Spain, has announced new deliveries of military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Source: Robles after the meeting of the Contact Group on Defence of Ukraine ("Ramstein" format), as reported by European Pravda Robles said Spain will double the number of Ukrainian servicemen who will undergo training this year. It is estimated that about X,XXX servicemen will participate in the training, which is twice as many as planned previously. The minister also mentioned supplying new armoured personnel carriers, inflatable boats, launchers and missiles for anti-aircraft and anti-ship defence, special trucks compatible with these systems, and ambulance cars. Additionally, surgical and medical materials for the military hospital, which were delivered earlier, were sent to Ukraine last week. Robles said that as of today, XX seriously wounded Ukrainian soldiers have already received the necessary help and prostheses in medical institutions in Spain. She also held the first working meeting with the new Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Rustem Umierov. Background: At the Ramstein format meeting, Lithuania presented the latest military support package for Ukraine, which contained "detonation systems, naval surveillance radars and ammunition for Carl Gustaf anti-tank grenade launchers." Apart from that, Germany revealed details of a new €XXX million military aid package for Ukraine.

derzhzrada,sbu,arma,aresht

Assets of collaborator Saldo's company seized

ROMAN PETRENKO – MONDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER 2022, 14:31 Assets of an enterprise that belonged to traitor and ex-Ukrainian MP Volodymyr Saldo have been seized in Zhytomyr Oblast. The family of Saldo, the Russian-appointed puppet-governor of the temporarily occupied Kherson Oblast, was a final beneficiary of the profits. Source: the Security Service of Ukraine Details: Law enforcement officers confirm that the activity of the business is connected to mining and processing granite. The Security Service of Ukraine reported that Saldo used the profit for "financing actions aimed at altering the borders of the territory of Ukraine and [for] the war against our country". The list of property seized includes bank accounts of the enterprise and five items of special equipment for mining fossil fuels with an estimated cost of over 6 million hryvnias [roughly US$162,500]. The transfer of assets to the Asset Search and Management Agency is being considered. Note: Saldo was the mayor of Kherson from 2002 to 2012 (three terms of office), a member of Parliament for the "Partiia Rehioniv" political party in the 7th Verkhovna Rada. He has been acting in support of the occupation of Kherson since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.

Assets of collaborator Saldo's company seized

ROMAN PETRENKO – MONDAY, X SEPTEMBER XXXX, XX:XX Assets of an enterprise that belonged to traitor and ex-Ukrainian MP Volodymyr Saldo have been seized in Zhytomyr Oblast. The family of Saldo, the Russian-appointed puppet-governor of the temporarily occupied Kherson Oblast, was a final beneficiary of the profits. Source: the Security Service of Ukraine Details: Law enforcement officers confirm that the activity of the business is connected to mining and processing granite. The Security Service of Ukraine reported that Saldo used the profit for "financing actions aimed at altering the borders of the territory of Ukraine and [for] the war against our country". The list of property seized includes bank accounts of the enterprise and five items of special equipment for mining fossil fuels with an estimated cost of over X million hryvnias [roughly US$XXX,XXX]. The transfer of assets to the Asset Search and Management Agency is being considered. Note: Saldo was the mayor of Kherson from XXXX to XXXX (three terms of office), a member of Parliament for the "Partiia Rehioniv" political party in the Xth Verkhovna Rada. He has been acting in support of the occupation of Kherson since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.

donetsk-region,luganska-oblast,vijna,genshtab

Russians attack near Klishchiivka, Andriivka and Avdiivka without success – General Staff report

The Russian invaders tried to restore their lost positions near Klishchiivka and Andriivka in Donetsk Oblast, but were unsuccessful, with 68 combat clashes taking place at the frontline during the day. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 06:00 on 1 November Details: On the Bakhmut front, the Russians unsuccessfully tried to restore their lost positions near Klishchiivka and Andriivka, where the defenders repelled five attacks of Russians. Russian forces also conducted unsuccessful assault operations in Pivdenne (Donetsk Oblast). At the same time, the Defence Forces of Ukraine are continuing assault operations south of Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, inflicting losses on Russia in manpower and equipment and consolidating their positions. In the area of responsibility of the Tavriia Operational Strategic Group on the Avdiivka front, the Russians keep trying to surround Avdiivka. They are using aircraft to support their troops. Ukrainian soldiers are standing firm on the defensive and inflicting significant losses on the Russian forces. For example Russian offensive actions were unsuccessful in the areas of the settlements of Avdiivka, Keramik, Sieverne, Pervomaiske and Stepove (Donetsk Oblast), where the defenders repelled about 20 attacks. On the Marinka front, Russians conducted unsuccessful assault operations in Marinka and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk Oblast). Here, Ukrainian soldiers repelled more than 20 Russian attacks. On the Shakhtarsk front, Russia conducted unsuccessful assault operations near Prechystivka and Zolota Nyva (Donetsk Oblast). In the area of responsibility of the Khortytsia Operational Strategic Group on the Kupiansk front, Russia conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the areas of the settlements of Synkivka, Ivanivka (Kharkiv Oblast) and Nadiia (Luhansk Oblast) where Ukrainian defenders repelled more than 10 Russian attacks. On the Zaporizhzhia front, the Russians tried to restore their lost position in Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia Oblast), but were unsuccessful. At the same time, the Ukrainian Defenсe Forces are continuing to conduct offensive operations on the Melitopol front, causing losses to the occupation forces in manpower and equipment, and exhausting Russian forces throughout the entire contact zone. In the area of responsibility of the Odesa Operational Strategic Group on the Kherson front, the Defence Forces are conducting a counter-battery struggle, inflicting fire damage on the Russian rear. On the Lyman front, the Russians did not conduct any assault operations. In the area of responsibility of the Pivnich (North) Operational Strategic Group, on the Volyn and Polissia fronts, the operational situation remains unchanged. On the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the Russians are maintaining a military presence in the border areas, conducting active sabotage activities to prevent the transfer of Ukrainian troops to fronts where they can gain advantage, and increasing the density of minefields along the state border in Belgorod Oblast. Over the past day, the Ukrainian Air Force delivered 15 strikes on clusters of Russian military personnel, weapons and equipment, 1 on a command post and 2 on Russian anti-aircraft missile systems. Units from Ukraine’s Rocket Forces and Artillery forces hit three radar stations, two ammunition depots, one area where Russian personnel, weapons and military equipment were concentrated, as well as eight Russian artillery systems.

Russians attack near Klishchiivka, Andriivka and Avdiivka without success – General Staff report

The Russian invaders tried to restore their lost positions near Klishchiivka and Andriivka in Donetsk Oblast, but were unsuccessful, with XX combat clashes taking place at the frontline during the day. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of XX:XX on X November Details: On the Bakhmut front, the Russians unsuccessfully tried to restore their lost positions near Klishchiivka and Andriivka, where the defenders repelled five attacks of Russians. Russian forces also conducted unsuccessful assault operations in Pivdenne (Donetsk Oblast). At the same time, the Defence Forces of Ukraine are continuing assault operations south of Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, inflicting losses on Russia in manpower and equipment and consolidating their positions. In the area of responsibility of the Tavriia Operational Strategic Group on the Avdiivka front, the Russians keep trying to surround Avdiivka. They are using aircraft to support their troops. Ukrainian soldiers are standing firm on the defensive and inflicting significant losses on the Russian forces. For example Russian offensive actions were unsuccessful in the areas of the settlements of Avdiivka, Keramik, Sieverne, Pervomaiske and Stepove (Donetsk Oblast), where the defenders repelled about XX attacks. On the Marinka front, Russians conducted unsuccessful assault operations in Marinka and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk Oblast). Here, Ukrainian soldiers repelled more than XX Russian attacks. On the Shakhtarsk front, Russia conducted unsuccessful assault operations near Prechystivka and Zolota Nyva (Donetsk Oblast). In the area of responsibility of the Khortytsia Operational Strategic Group on the Kupiansk front, Russia conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the areas of the settlements of Synkivka, Ivanivka (Kharkiv Oblast) and Nadiia (Luhansk Oblast) where Ukrainian defenders repelled more than XX Russian attacks. On the Zaporizhzhia front, the Russians tried to restore their lost position in Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia Oblast), but were unsuccessful. At the same time, the Ukrainian Defenсe Forces are continuing to conduct offensive operations on the Melitopol front, causing losses to the occupation forces in manpower and equipment, and exhausting Russian forces throughout the entire contact zone. In the area of responsibility of the Odesa Operational Strategic Group on the Kherson front, the Defence Forces are conducting a counter-battery struggle, inflicting fire damage on the Russian rear. On the Lyman front, the Russians did not conduct any assault operations. In the area of responsibility of the Pivnich (North) Operational Strategic Group, on the Volyn and Polissia fronts, the operational situation remains unchanged. On the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the Russians are maintaining a military presence in the border areas, conducting active sabotage activities to prevent the transfer of Ukrainian troops to fronts where they can gain advantage, and increasing the density of minefields along the state border in Belgorod Oblast. Over the past day, the Ukrainian Air Force delivered XX strikes on clusters of Russian military personnel, weapons and equipment, X on a command post and X on Russian anti-aircraft missile systems. Units from Ukraine’s Rocket Forces and Artillery forces hit three radar stations, two ammunition depots, one area where Russian personnel, weapons and military equipment were concentrated, as well as eight Russian artillery systems.

obstril,zhertvi,khersonska-oblast

Russia attacks Kherson Oblast: shell lands near church, injures a couple

On 3 July, the Russian invaders attacked the village of Kindiika, Kherson Oblast, with a shell hitting near a church, injuring two people. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of the Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "The Russian army shelled the village of Kindiika – a married couple was injured. One of the enemy shells landed near the local church." Details: He specified that a 59-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman were injured in the shelling. Both were hospitalised, and doctors are providing them with necessary treatment.

Russia attacks Kherson Oblast: shell lands near church, injures a couple

On X July, the Russian invaders attacked the village of Kindiika, Kherson Oblast, with a shell hitting near a church, injuring two people. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of the Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "The Russian army shelled the village of Kindiika – a married couple was injured. One of the enemy shells landed near the local church." Details: He specified that a XX-year-old man and a XX-year-old woman were injured in the shelling. Both were hospitalised, and doctors are providing them with necessary treatment.

terakt,mns,kremenchuk

22 fragments of bodies found under the rubble of the shopping centre in Kremenchuk - the State Emergency Service of Ukraine

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — THURSDAY, 30 JUNE 2022, 16:56 During the analysis of the debris on the territory of the Amstor shopping centre in Kremenchuk, which was shelled by the Russian Federation on 27 June, 22 body fragments were found, and the death of 18 people has also been confirmed. Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine [SES], Olha Kozak, the head of the press service of the SES of Ukraine, in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda Quote from SES: "As of 15:20, an additional five fragments of bodies have been found at the site of rescue operations on the territory of the Amstor shopping centre. A total of 22 body fragments have been found since the beginning of the work." Details: Olha Kozak, the head of the press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda said that the death of 18 people was confirmed in addition to the found body fragments. It is unknown at this time how many victims belong to the body fragments; examinations will be conducted in this regard. Previously: As of 29 June, the SES reported that 18 people had died as a result of the shelling of the shopping centre (of which one died in hospital), and eight fragments of human bodies were found during the analysis of the debris. 65 people sought medical help, 26 of them were hospitalised in the intensive care unit. Background: On 27 June, the Russians launched a missile strike on the Amstor shopping centre in Kremenchuk. The second rocket damaged the building of JSC Kredmash, which produced spare parts for civilian vehicles. Yurii Ihnat, the spokesman of the Ukrainian Air Force Command, said that the attack on Kremenchuk was carried out by an Kh-22 missile fired from a Tu-22M3 bomber from Kursk. In Russia, it was initially reported that they struck "hangars with weapons and ammunition received from the United States and European countries." Then the Russian Federation called the shopping centre "disused", "staging", and the video of the first minutes after the shelling and the screams of bloodied civilians - "fake". The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has already obtained the names of the Russian pilots who launched missiles at the shopping centre in Kremenchuk. Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova is convinced that the missile strike on the Amstor shopping centre can be considered a crime against humanity by the UN International Criminal Court.

XX fragments of bodies found under the rubble of the shopping centre in Kremenchuk - the State Emergency Service of Ukraine

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — THURSDAY, XX JUNE XXXX, XX:XX During the analysis of the debris on the territory of the Amstor shopping centre in Kremenchuk, which was shelled by the Russian Federation on XX June, XX body fragments were found, and the death of XX people has also been confirmed. Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine [SES], Olha Kozak, the head of the press service of the SES of Ukraine, in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda Quote from SES: "As of XX:XX, an additional five fragments of bodies have been found at the site of rescue operations on the territory of the Amstor shopping centre. A total of XX body fragments have been found since the beginning of the work." Details: Olha Kozak, the head of the press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda said that the death of XX people was confirmed in addition to the found body fragments. It is unknown at this time how many victims belong to the body fragments; examinations will be conducted in this regard. Previously: As of XX June, the SES reported that XX people had died as a result of the shelling of the shopping centre (of which one died in hospital), and eight fragments of human bodies were found during the analysis of the debris. XX people sought medical help, XX of them were hospitalised in the intensive care unit. Background: On XX June, the Russians launched a missile strike on the Amstor shopping centre in Kremenchuk. The second rocket damaged the building of JSC Kredmash, which produced spare parts for civilian vehicles. Yurii Ihnat, the spokesman of the Ukrainian Air Force Command, said that the attack on Kremenchuk was carried out by an Kh-XX missile fired from a Tu-XXMX bomber from Kursk. In Russia, it was initially reported that they struck "hangars with weapons and ammunition received from the United States and European countries." Then the Russian Federation called the shopping centre "disused", "staging", and the video of the first minutes after the shelling and the screams of bloodied civilians - "fake". The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has already obtained the names of the Russian pilots who launched missiles at the shopping centre in Kremenchuk. Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova is convinced that the missile strike on the Amstor shopping centre can be considered a crime against humanity by the UN International Criminal Court.

dnipropetrovska-oblast,krivij-rig,vijna,khersonska-oblast

Warehouse with ammunition and many aggressors got terminated in Kherson region - Vilkul

Kateryna Tyshchenko - Tuesday, 26 April 2022, 23:13 The Armed Forces of Ukraine terminated an ammunition depot and a large number of aggressors’ military personnel in Kherson region. Ukrainian fighters took three "very talkative" Russian soldiers prisoner in one of the clashes. Source: Head of Kryvyi Rih Military Administration, Dnipropetrovsk Region, Oleksandr Vilkul, on Telegram Quote: "The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed an ammunition depot and killed a large number of enemy military personnel near Velyka Oleksandrivka, Kherson Region - over 70 people. Orcs [Russian troops -ed.] have also suffered losses in other locations." "In one of the clashes, three Russian soldiers were taken prisoner; they turned out to be very attentive and very talkative. We have obtained additional information about the enemy." Details: According to Oleksandr Vilkul, the situation in Kryvyi Rih and the Kryvyi Rih region is stable and under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Military Administration. The situation remains tense at the front line, 50 km away from Kryvyi Rih in Kherson Region. However, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting successful operations. Shelling with multiple rocket launchers and other weapons continues. On Tuesday (26 April), there was shelling near the settlements of Novodmytrivka, Bila Krynytsia, Mykolayivka, Mala Shesternia, Trudolyubivka, and Osokorivka. One civilian was injured. Ukrainian military personnel shot down a Russian missile over the Dnipropetrovsk region. The wreckage fell in the field, no casualties were reported.

Warehouse with ammunition and many aggressors got terminated in Kherson region - Vilkul

Kateryna Tyshchenko - Tuesday, XX April XXXX, XX:XX The Armed Forces of Ukraine terminated an ammunition depot and a large number of aggressors’ military personnel in Kherson region. Ukrainian fighters took three "very talkative" Russian soldiers prisoner in one of the clashes. Source: Head of Kryvyi Rih Military Administration, Dnipropetrovsk Region, Oleksandr Vilkul, on Telegram Quote: "The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed an ammunition depot and killed a large number of enemy military personnel near Velyka Oleksandrivka, Kherson Region - over XX people. Orcs [Russian troops -ed.] have also suffered losses in other locations." "In one of the clashes, three Russian soldiers were taken prisoner; they turned out to be very attentive and very talkative. We have obtained additional information about the enemy." Details: According to Oleksandr Vilkul, the situation in Kryvyi Rih and the Kryvyi Rih region is stable and under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Military Administration. The situation remains tense at the front line, XX km away from Kryvyi Rih in Kherson Region. However, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting successful operations. Shelling with multiple rocket launchers and other weapons continues. On Tuesday (XX April), there was shelling near the settlements of Novodmytrivka, Bila Krynytsia, Mykolayivka, Mala Shesternia, Trudolyubivka, and Osokorivka. One civilian was injured. Ukrainian military personnel shot down a Russian missile over the Dnipropetrovsk region. The wreckage fell in the field, no casualties were reported.