11:00 Report: Ireland is preparing a security agreement with Ukraine
Ireland takes the first steps towards drafting a security agreement with Ukraine. This was reported by "The Kyiv Independent" following a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Ireland. For a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris, Zelenskyy made a brief stopover at Shannon Airport in Ireland on his return flight from the NATO Summit in Washington, D.C. according to "The Kyiv Independent", Harris described the encounter as a "very good meeting", during which they discussed a potential bilateral agreement on mine clearance, energy, humanitarian aid, and food security. Ireland pursues a policy of neutrality, is not a NATO member, and has one of the lowest defense budgets in the EU, accounting for around 0.2% of its Gross Domestic Product. The Irish government does not supply weapons to Ukraine but has recognized Russia's war against Ukraine as a genocide.
10:24 Ukraine: Six Russian air raids repelled In the night, the Ukrainian air defense reportedly shot down two enemy cruise missiles of the CH-59/Ch-69 type and four reconnaissance drones: three Orlan-10 and one ZALA type. This was shared on social media by the Ukrainian air defense.
09:42 Russia uses Trump attack for propagandaJust hours after the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump, Russia utilized the incident for its own purposes. Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, called on the US government to "review their policy of inciting hatred." Such a policy targets "political opponents, countries, and peoples," she declared. Zakharova also used the attack to make propaganda against US support for Ukraine. She suggested that the money for "weapons deliveries to Zelenskyy" might be "better used for financing the police and other services that ensure law and order in the US."
09:00 Ukraine publishes numbers on Russian lossesThe Ukrainian General Staff has released new figures on Russian troop losses in Ukraine. According to the report from Kiev, Russia has lost approximately 559,090 soldiers in the Ukraine since February 24, 2022. In just 24 hours, the losses amounted to 1,320. The report also states that seven tanks and 46 artillery systems were destroyed. In total, Russia has allegedly lost 8,206 tanks, 15,262 artillery systems, 361 aircraft, 326 helicopters, 12,108 drones, 28 ships, and one submarine according to Ukraine. Western estimates put the losses at lower numbers - though these are only minimum values.
07:59 Governor: Air raid alarm over the region of ZaporizhzhiaMilitary Governor Ivan Fedorov of the Zaporizhzhia region has declared an air raid alarm in the southern Ukrainian region. On Telegram, he writes of attacks with ballistic missiles. According to Fedorov, other regions in Ukraine are also being attacked. He makes no mention of casualties or injuries.
06:30 Russia reports destroyed drone in Belgorod, RussiaRussia reports a destroyed Ukrainian drone in the Russian region of Belgorod from the previous night. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, at approximately 23:05 Moscow Time, "an attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack using a drone" was thwarted. In Belgorod and other border regions with Ukraine, Ukrainian attacks continue to occur. The night before, for example, an oil depot in the Rostov region was set on fire by Ukrainian drones.
06:06 "F-16 is no game changer," says Ukrainian Foreign MinisterThe Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba states that no specific weapon will change the situation in the war, but sufficient armament and ammunition supplies for Ukrainian troops. "No single weapon can be a game changer that changes everything. We can only change the situation for the better if we have all the necessary weapons, sufficient equipment and ammunition. That's why F-16 fighter jets, which are expected to arrive in Ukraine soon, are just as important as various types of air defense systems, and they are just as important as battle tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery ammunition," so Kuleba.
05:06 Kiev: The Crimea Bridge must be destroyedThe Crimea has become an uncomfortable territory. This is the achievement of the Ukrainian security and defense forces, explains the head of the Ukrainian Security Service, General Lieutenant Kyrylo Budanov. "Ukrinform" reports this, citing the press service of the agency. The rebuilding of the Black Sea Fleet after a series of Ukrainian attacks would be a challenge for Moscow. The goal is the destruction of the Crimea Bridge, says Budanov. So far, it has been possible to force Russia to withdraw its warships as far as possible from the Crimea, explains the head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
00:01 Ukraine shoots down two Russian reconnaissance dronesUkrainian forces shoot down two Russian drones of the Orlan type at the South Front. "Ukrinform" reports this, citing a Telegram post from the Air Command South. The Russians are also attacking Odessa with a ballistic missile. According to the report, it is likely to be an Iskander-M missile launched from the Crimea.
22:17 Two dead in Donetsk OblastThere were fatal attacks in the Donetsk Oblast before the attack on Nowootscheretuwate. The terrain of a farm in Kostiantynopolske was hit by bombs - one person died, another was injured. In Tschassiw Jar, a warehouse was damaged, resulting in one death.
21:53 More civilian casualties in Donetsk OblastCivilians have died in the Donetsk Oblast as a result of a Russian attack. The village of Nowootscheretuwate was hit by bombs, reports "Ukrainska Pravda" citing the military administration. Two people were killed in the attack, one was injured. The victims were reportedly in a house that was hit by a bomb. A total of ten buildings were damaged.
21:11 Russians kill paramedics with second attack on village
This malicious tactic has been known for a long time: After an attack, Russians shoot again at a target to hit potential rescue teams. This apparently also happened in the previously mentioned attack on the village of Budy in the Oblast of Kharkiv (Eastern Ukraine). Among the two dead was the head of the oblast's emergency medical services, Artem Kstyria, according to "Kyiv Independent," citing the Interior Ministry. "The terrorists cynically and deliberately attacked when all rescue teams had arrived at the scene," reportedly said Mayor Igor Terekhov of Kharkiv.
You can read about all previous developments here.
- The political implications of the Ukraine-Conflict were discussed during Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris, with the possibility of a bilateral agreement on various sectors including mine clearance and humanitarian aid being explored.
- In the context of the ongoing Ukraine-Conflict, Russia has been accused of using cyberwar tactics, with reports of Russian-linked hacking groups targeting Ukrainian infrastructure and government institutions.
- NATO, in response to the Russia's attack on Ukraine, has been discussing potential military deployments to support Ukraine's defense, with several member countries expressing their willingness to provide military aid.
- Despite Ireland's policy of neutrality and not being a NATO member, the Irish government has recognized Russia's war against Ukraine as a genocide and has been discussing the possibility of providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
- In the midst of the Ukraine-Conflict, President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for international support for Ukraine's military, urging NATO and other countries to provide additional weapons and ammunition to help Ukraine defend against Russian attacks.
