13:37 Russia announces a harsh response to attacks on Kursk border region
New Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Border Region of Kursk Spark Harsh Reaction
Moscow has announced a strong response to recent Ukrainian attacks on the Russian border region of Kursk. "A harsh reaction from the Russian armed forces will not be long in coming," said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the Telegram messaging service. She promised to hold accountable those behind the "crimes" in Kursk.
13:05 Belarus: Video Allegedly Shows Tank Transport to Ukraine Border
The Belarusian Defense Ministry has published footage on social media showing several tanks being loaded onto a train. The post preceding it states that units are being put on alert. The reinforcement of troops at the border between Belarus and Ukraine is a response to the alleged incursion of Ukrainian combat drones into Belarusian airspace.
12:48 Ukraine: 53 Russian Drones Destroyed
Ukraine claims to have shot down 53 out of 57 drones in the latest Russian attack. The drones were destroyed over various parts of the country, according to the air forces of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. Russia also used four North Korean rockets, it was reported.
12:20 Russia: Lancet Drone Destroys Ukrainian Tank in Kursk
The Russian Defense Ministry claims to have destroyed a Ukrainian tank in the Kursk region using a Lancet drone. The ministry shared a video on Telegram purporting to show the destruction of the Ukrainian forces' tank.
11:53 Zelensky: Russia Uses North Korean Rocket Against Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his condolences to the family and relatives of those killed in a deadly Russian air strike on Kyiv. He wrote on the X platform that preliminary information suggests Russia used a North Korean rocket in the attack, describing it as another deliberate act of terrorism against Ukraine. Pyrotechnics experts are working to determine the exact data of the rocket.
11:31 Kriewald: "Lukashenko Does Well to Remain a Blusterer"
ntv reporter Nadja Kriewald explained that Putin has been trying to draw Belarus into active military conflict for years and does not expect this to happen in the foreseeable future.
10:41 Ukraine Aims 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 presidential office in Kyiv, said that to stop the deaths, Russia's ability to kill must be taken away. He published a video on his Telegram channel showing deployment forces in a debris field. "It is necessary to destroy its military infrastructure because the enemy does not accept other arguments," Jermak said about the Russian war. Ukraine hopes for a swift approval from its western allies to use longer-range rockets, even against Russian territory.
10:22 Ministry of Emergency Situations delivers aid to border region of KurskThe Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations is delivering humanitarian aid to the contested border region of Kursk. The ministry announced this. Tents, blankets, mobile generators, hygiene items, food, and drinking water have been sent to the region in convoys. In cooperation with local authorities, the aid will be distributed to the people. Due to ongoing clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces, more than 76,000 people have had to leave their homes in the region.
09:47 Ukraine: Kramatorsk under Russian fire againRussian forces are reportedly shelling the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region for the second day in a row. The Ukrainian governor of Donetsk, Vadym Lysychnko, writes this on Telegram. Infrastructure facilities are said to have been hit. Four people are reported 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 casualty figures for Russian troops in Ukraine. According to this, Russia has lost around 590,920 soldiers in the war against Ukraine since February 24, 2022. The number of losses in the past 24 hours is said to be 1,220. According to a report from Kyiv, six tanks, 58 artillery systems, and 27 drones were destroyed among other things on the last day of fighting. Overall, Russia is said to have lost 8,447 tanks, 16,663 artillery systems, and 366 aircraft, 328 helicopters, 13,399 drones, 28 ships, and one submarine since the start of the large-scale offensive. Western estimates give lower casualty figures, although these are also only minimum values.
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 the Russian region of Kursk (see entry 01:51) overnight. The governors of Voronezh and Belgorod announced this on their Telegram channels. Alexei Gordeev, governor of the Voronezh region, reports that the air defense system shot down more than a dozen drones in the Voronezh region, damaging buildings. Gordeev reports no injuries. There were drone attacks in several settlements in Belgord. Vyacheslav Gladkov, governor of the Belgorod region, writes this on Telegram. There were explosions and fires in two places. No injuries were reported.
07:32 Rescue service: Two dead after Russian attack on Kyiv regionAs a result of 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 other people were reportedly seriously injured. Missile parts fell on private homes in Brovary east of Kyiv in the evening, the rescuers write on Telegram. Father and son were trapped under the rubble of a building.
07:04 Russia: Russian Su-25 Jet Allegedly Strikes Ukrainian Forces in Russian KurskA Russian combat aircraft of the Su-25 type reportedly attacked and hit Ukrainian forces in the border region of the Russian Kursk region. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced this on Telegram. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the attack was carried out using unguided aerial rockets. The Russian Ministry of Defense also states that the aircrew 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 Ministry of Defense. The Su-25 aircraft type is a ground attack aircraft developed in the Soviet Union. In the Ukraine war, Su-25 jets are used for air support of Russian ground troops.
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) writes in a recent report. This shows that the Kremlin is not ready to respond to the situation with more drastic measures, analysts say.
05:38 Orthodox Church with Moscow Ties May be BannedUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced in his evening video address on Saturday that he would "strengthen our Ukrainian spiritual independence." This suggests that the country's leadership will ban the Orthodox Church branch with ties to Moscow. Since the Russian troops invaded Ukraine, the number of members of the other independent church has grown. However, the minority church tied to Moscow maintains its influence. The Ukrainian government accuses it of supporting the invasion and trying to poison public opinion.
03:50 ISW: Ukrainians Hold Their Positions and AdvanceGeolocated footage and Russian reports from yesterday indicate that Ukrainian forces have largely maintained their previously reported positions in the Kursk region and have advanced slightly beyond their previously confirmed positions, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
01:51 Russia: Injured by Ukrainian Rocket in City of KurskAt least 13 people were injured, two seriously, by debris from a downed Ukrainian rocket in the Russian city of Kursk, the acting governor of the border region announced.
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 center and east of the city. The Ukrainian air force stated that two Russian rockets 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 Bated Breath" Decisions from the USA, UK, and FranceThe Ukraine may soon receive additional long-range weapons to sustain its defense against Russian aggression. In his evening video address, President Selenskyj stated, "We also await with bated breath 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 had attempted to persuade Germany to supply Taurus long-range missiles, but Chancellor Olaf Scholz had rejected this request.
22:17 Ukraine Suspects 28 Officials in Defense Budget EmbezzlementThe Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office, in collaboration with the State Investigation Bureau, National Police, and Security Service of Ukraine, conducted a special operation to expose the organizers and participants in criminal activities involving the embezzlement of defense budget funds. The Prosecutor General's Office reported that the total damage to the state amounts to over 1.5 billion Hrywnia, approximately 33,000 Euros. The investigation revealed that employees of the Defense Ministry, military units, joint ventures, regional military administrations, city councils, and company directors in various 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 Russian Foreign Ministry has expressed its concern over the attacks in Kursk, with the President of the Council stating, "We strongly condemn these actions and will hold those responsible accountable." In a meeting of the UN Security Council, the President of the Council called on all parties involved to respect international law and de-escalate tensions.
