10:41 Ukraine wants to destroy Russia's military infrastructure
After a new deadly Russian air strike near Kyiv, Ukraine aims to permanently destroy Russia's military infrastructure to stop the killing of civilians. Andrij Jermak, head of the President's office in Kyiv, says in a video on his Telegram channel that showing deployment forces in a rubble field, "It is necessary to destroy its military infrastructure because the enemy does not accept other arguments" regarding the Russian invasion. Ukraine hopes for a swift approval from Western allies to use longer-range missiles, even against Russian territory.
10:22 Emergency Ministry delivers aid to border region of KurskThe Russian Emergency Ministry has delivered humanitarian aid to the contested border region of Kursk. The ministry reports that convoys carrying tents, blankets, mobile generators, hygiene items, food, and drinking water have been sent to the region. In cooperation with local authorities, the aid will be distributed to the people. More than 76,000 people have had to leave their homes in the region due to ongoing clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
09:47 Ukraine: Kramatorsk under Russian fire again
Russian forces have reportedly shelled the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region for the second day in a row. The Ukrainian governor of Donetsk, Vadym Filaschkin, writes on Telegram that infrastructure facilities have been hit. Four people were reportedly injured. Kramatorsk is the administrative center of the Ukrainian-controlled parts of the Donetsk region. The Russian military controls eastern parts of the region.
08:59 Ukraine publishes figures on Russian lossesThe Ukrainian General Staff has published new loss figures for Russian troops in Ukraine. According to the report, Russia has lost around 590,920 soldiers in the war against Ukraine since February 24, 2022, including 1,220 in the past 24 hours. On the previous day of fighting, six tanks, 58 artillery systems, and 27 drones were reportedly destroyed. Since the start of the large-scale invasion, Russia has allegedly lost a total of 8,447 tanks, 16,663 artillery systems, 366 aircraft, 328 helicopters, 13,399 drones, 28 ships, and one submarine, according to Ukraine. Western estimates cite lower loss figures, which are also likely to be minimum values.
08:07 Russia: Massive drone attacks in Russian border regions of Belgorod and VoronezhUkrainian forces have reportedly attacked the Russian regions of Belgorod and Voronezh, in addition to Kursk (see entry 01:51), with drones and missiles overnight. The governors of Voronezh and Belgorod report on their Telegram channels that air defense systems have shot down more than a dozen drones in Voronezh, causing damage to buildings but no injuries. In Belgorod, there were drone attacks in several settlements, with explosions and fires in two locations, but no injuries reported.
07:32 Rescue Service: Two Dead After Russian Strike on Kyiv RegionFollowing a Russian missile attack (see entry 00:27), a 35-year-old man and his four-year-old son were killed in a suburb of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, according to the state rescue service. Three others were seriously injured. Missile debris fell on private homes in Browary east of Kyiv in the evening, the rescuers reported on Telegram. The father and son were trapped under the rubble of a building.
07:04 Russia: Russian Su-25 Jet Allegedly Hits Ukrainian Forces in Russian KurskA Russian combat aircraft of the Su-25 type reportedly attacked and hit Ukrainian forces in the border area of the Russian region of Kursk, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Telegram. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the attack was carried out using unguided air-to-ground missiles. The Russian Defense Ministry also said that the crew performed an air defense maneuver, triggered heat flares, and returned to the airbase. A video showing the combat aircraft's deployment was published on the Telegram channel of the Defense Ministry. The Su-25 is a ground-attack aircraft developed in the Soviet Union and is used to provide air support to Russian ground troops in the Ukraine war.
06:24 ISW: Kremlin Downplays Ukrainian Incursion in Kursk RegionThe Kremlin has likely decided to declare an anti-terrorist operation instead of martial law to downplay the Ukrainian invasion in the Kursk region and prevent panic or a backlash at home, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said in a recent report. This shows that the Kremlin is not ready to take more drastic measures to address the situation, analysts said.
05:38 Orthodox Church with Moscow Ties May be BannedUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hinted in his evening video address on Saturday that the government plans to strengthen "our Ukrainian spiritual independence." This suggests that the leadership will ban the Orthodox Church with ties to Moscow. Since the Russian troops' invasion of Ukraine, the number of members of the other independent church has been growing. However, the Moscow-linked minority church still maintains its influence. The Ukrainian government accuses it of supporting the invasion and trying to poison public opinion.
03:50 ISW: Ukrainians Hold and Advance Their PositionsGeolocated footage and Russian reports from yesterday indicate that Ukrainian forces have largely held their previously reported positions in the Kursk region and have advanced slightly beyond their previously confirmed positions, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said.
01:51 Russia: Injured by Ukrainian Missile in City of KurskAt least 13 people were injured, two seriously, by debris from a downed Ukrainian missile in the Russian city of Kursk, the acting governor of the border region said.
00:27 Explosions in the Ukrainian capital KyivMultiple explosions have been heard in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. According to AFP journalists, the explosions were heard in the city center and the east. The Ukrainian air force reports that two Russian missiles were targeted at the capital, while the Kyiv military administration reported the activation of air defense systems on the Telegram online service.
00:11 Ukraine awaits "with anticipation" decisions from the USA, UK, and FranceUkraine may be able to expect the delivery of more long-range weapons to maintain its defense against Russian aggression. In his evening video address, President Selenskyj says: "We are also awaiting with anticipation the decisions of the United States, the United Kingdom, and France regarding long-range capabilities - decisions that will bring us closer to a just peace." For a long time, Ukraine has been trying to convince Germany to supply Taurus long-range missiles, but Chancellor Olaf Scholz has rejected this.
22:17 Ukraine suspects 28 officials of embezzling defense budget fundsThe Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office, together with the State Investigation Bureau, the National Police, and the Security Service of Ukraine, has conducted a special operation to expose the organizers and participants in criminal activities involving the embezzlement of funds from the Ukrainian defense budget. This was reported by the Prosecutor General's Office. According to the report, the total damage to the state amounts to over 1.5 billion Hryvnia, approximately 33,000 Euros. The investigation involves employees of the Ministry of Defense, military units, joint ventures, regional military administrations, city administrations, and directors of companies in many regions of Ukraine. As a result of the investigation, 28 persons were identified as suspects, including nine as members of organized criminal groups.
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The European Union, expressing its solidarity with Ukraine, has imposed sanctions on several Russian individuals and entities in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
During a meeting with the European Union leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged for stronger support, emphasizing the importance of the EU's role in helping Ukraine to permanently destroy Russia's military infrastructure.
