12:20 Russia: Lancet drone destroys Ukrainian tank in Kursk
11:53 Selenskyj: Russia uses North Korean rocket against Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his condolences to the family and relatives of the victims in a post on the X platform following the deadly Russian air strike on Kyiv. A 35-year-old man and his four-year-old son were killed, and three people, including a 12-year-old boy, were injured. In the X post, Zelensky stated, "Preliminary information suggests that the Russians used a North Korean rocket in this attack - another deliberate act of terrorism against Ukraine." Pyrotechnics experts are working to determine the exact data of the rocket.
11:31 Kriewald: "Lukashenko is wise to stay a loudmouth"
Belarus plans to send troops to the border region with Ukraine? ntv reporter Nadja Kriewald explains that Putin has been trying to involve Belarus in the active war since years and does not expect it to happen anytime soon.
10:41 Ukraine seeks 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. The head of the presidential office, Andrij Jermak, stated in Kyiv, "It is necessary to destroy its military infrastructure because the enemy does not accept other arguments." He published a video on his Telegram channel showing deployment forces in a debris field. Ukraine hopes for a quick approval from western allies to use long-range rockets, including against Russian territory.
10:22 Ministry of Emergency Situations delivers aid to the Kursk border region
The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations has delivered humanitarian aid to the contested border region of Kursk. The ministry announced that convoys carrying tents, blankets, mobile generators, hygiene items, food, and drinking water have been sent to the region. The aid will be distributed to the people in collaboration with the authorities. More than 76,000 people have had to leave their homes in the region due to the ongoing clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
09:47 Ukraine: Kramatorsk under Russian fire again
On the second consecutive day, Russian forces are reported to have shelled the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region, according to the Ukrainian governor of Donetsk, Wadym Filaschkin. Infrastructure facilities are said to have been hit, and four people were injured. Kramatorsk is the administrative center of the Ukrainian-controlled parts of the Donetsk region, while the eastern parts are controlled by the Russian military.
08:59 Ukraine Publishes Figures on Russian LossesThe Ukrainian General Staff has published new casualty figures for Russian troops in Ukraine. According to the data, Russia has lost around 590,920 soldiers in its war against Ukraine since February 24, 2022. In the past 24 hours alone, the losses are said to have numbered 1,220. According to a report from Kyiv, six tanks, 58 artillery systems, and 27 drones were also destroyed on the previous day of fighting. In total, Russia is said to have lost 8,447 tanks, 16,663 artillery systems, 366 aircraft, 328 helicopters, 13,399 drones, 28 ships, and one submarine since the start of the large-scale offensive. Western estimates put the losses lower, but these are also only minimum figures.
08:07 Russia: Massive Drone Attacks in Russian Border Regions of Belgorod and VoronezhUkrainian forces are said to have attacked the Russian regions of Voronezh and Belgorod with drones and missiles in addition to Kursk (see entry 01:51) overnight. This was announced by the governors of Voronezh and Belgorod on their Telegram channels. Oleksandr Gusev, governor of the Voronezh region, reports that the air defense system shot down more than a dozen drones in the Voronezh region, damaging buildings. According to Gusev, there were no casualties. There were drone attacks in several settlements in Belgorod. Vyacheslav Gladkov, governor of the Belgorod region, writes on Telegram that there were explosions and fires in two places. There were no casualties.
07:32 Rescue Service: Two Dead After Russian Attack on Kyiv RegionA Russian missile attack (see entry 00:27) has killed a 35-year-old man and his four-year-old son 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 Brovary 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 Su-25 fighter jet is said to have attacked and hit Ukrainian forces in the border area of the Russian region of Kursk, according to the Russian Defense Ministry on Telegram. The attack was carried out with unguided air-to-ground missiles, the ministry said. The ministry also stated that the crew performed an air force missile defense maneuver, triggered heat flares, and returned to the airfield. A video showing the fighter jet's deployment was published on the Defense Ministry's Telegram channel. The Su-25 is a ground-attack aircraft developed in the Soviet Union, and it is being used to provide air support for 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-terror operation instead of martial law to downplay the Ukrainian invasion in the Kursk region, preventing panic or a domestic backlash, according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Analysts suggest this indicates the Kremlin's unwillingness to respond with more drastic measures.
05:38 Orthodox Church with Moscow ties may be bannedIn his evening video address on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hinted at strengthening "our Ukrainian spiritual independence," suggesting that the government will ban the Orthodox Church with ties to Moscow. Since the Russian troops' invasion, the number of members in the other independent church has grown, but the Moscow-affiliated minority church maintains its influence. The Ukrainian government accuses it of supporting the invasion and attempting to poison public opinion.
03:50 ISW: Ukrainians holding positions and pushing forwardGeolocated footage and Russian reports from yesterday indicate that Ukrainian forces have largely maintained their previously reported positions in the Kursk region and have made some advances beyond their previously confirmed lines, according to the Institute for the Study of War.
01:51 Russia: Injured by Ukrainian missile in city of KurskAt least 13 people, including two severely injured, were hurt by debris from a downed Ukrainian missile in the Russian city of Kursk, according to the acting governor of the border region.
00:27 Explosions in Ukrainian capital KyivSeveral explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. According to AFP journalists, the explosions were heard in the city center and east. The Ukrainian air force reported 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 US, UK, and FranceUkraine may expect the delivery of more long-range weapons to sustain its defense against Russian aggression. In his evening video address, President Zelenskyy said: "We also await 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 fair peace." For a long time, Ukraine had tried to convince Germany to supply Taurus long-range missiles, but Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected the request.
22:17 Ukraine Suspects 28 Officials of Embezzling Defense Budget FundsThe Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office, along with the State Investigation Bureau, National Police, and Security Service of Ukraine, conducted a special operation to expose the organizers and participants in criminal schemes involving the embezzlement of funds allocated for Ukraine's defense. The Prosecutor General's Office reported this. According to the report, the total damage to the state amounts to over 1.5 billion Hryvnia, approximately 33,000 Euros. The investigation revealed that employees of the Ministry of Defense, military units, joint ventures, regional military administrations, city administrations, and directors of companies in many regions of Ukraine were involved in the embezzlement. As a result of the investigation, 28 individuals were suspected, including nine members of organized criminal groups.
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The Head of the Presidential Office, Andrij Jermak, emphasized the need to destroy Russia's military infrastructure to protect civilians, stating, "It is necessary to destroy its military infrastructure because the enemy does not accept other arguments." During the discussion at the Council of Europe, The President of the Council expressed concerns about the escalating conflict and urged for a peaceful resolution.
