14:26 Kreml implicitly holds US government accountable for Trump attack
The Kremlin implicitly holds the US government indirectly responsible for the shots fired at US Presidential candidate Donald Trump. "We don't believe that the current authorities organized the attempt to eliminate and kill Trump, but an atmosphere has been created in the US where such things are possible," says Putin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov to journalists. "It was obvious to all external observers that his life was in danger," Peskov claims.
13:53 Zelenskyy: More than 700 guided bombing attacks from Russia in the past weekIn the past seven days, Russia has used more than 700 guided bombs, over 170 combat drones of various types, and nearly 80 rockets against Ukraine. This is stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on social media. "The scale of this evil must correspond to the decisions to protect human lives. Every partner can make a difference and strengthen the defense against terror," he writes further.
12:55 DeepState: Russians advancing in DonetskThe Russian forces have taken control of the village of Urozhaine in the Donetsk region. This is reported by the DeepState portal, which is close to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry. According to the report, the fighting continues in Zalizny and Klishchiivka. In addition, the Russians are reportedly advancing near Oleksandropol, Nowoseliwka Perscha, and Makijiwka. Urozhaine was seized by Russian forces during the Russian aggression against Ukraine in 2022. It is reported that Urozhaine was retaken by the Ukrainian military in August 2023.
12:07 Russia: 3-tonne bomb dropped on Ukrainian military baseThe Russian Defense Ministry shows in a video how a Su-34 Suchoi jet drops a heavy bomb. The Su-34 is a two-seat jet bomber developed in the Soviet Union. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the bomb in question was a FAB-3000 type, which is dropped from aircraft and weighs three tons, with the warhead reportedly weighing around 1200 kg.
11:30 Ukraine: Death toll rises after Russian air raids on DonetskThe death toll in Donetsk region has risen to six after Russian air raids. Six residents of the Donetsk region were killed: two each in Nowootscheretuwate (see entry at 21:53) and Progres, one in Kostiantynopolskiy, and one in Novoselivka Pershii (see entry at 22:17). This is reported by the Ukrainian governor of the Donetsk region, Wadym Filaschkin, on social media. In total, 11 people were injured in the region during the attacks.
11:00 Report: Ireland preparing Security Agreement with UkraineIreland is taking the first steps to draft 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 to Ukraine. "The Kyiv Independent" reports that Harris described the encounter as a "very good meeting," during which they discussed a possible bilateral agreement on mine clearance, energy, humanitarian aid, and food security. Ireland follows 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 percent of its GDP. 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 RepelledIn the night, the Ukrainian air defense reportedly shot down two hostile missiles of the CH-59/Ch-69 type and four reconnaissance drones: three Orlan-10 types and one ZALA type, according to their own statements on social media.
09:42 Russia uses Trump Attack for PropagandaJust hours after the attempted assassination of the former US President Donald Trump, Russia used the incident for its own purposes. Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, called on the US government to "review its policy of inciting hatred." Such a policy targets "political opponents, countries, and peoples," she declared. She 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 Releases Numbers on Russian LossesThe Ukrainian General Staff has released new data on Russian troop losses in Ukraine. According to the report from Kiev, Russia has lost approximately 559,090 soldiers 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. Since the beginning of the large-scale attack, Ukraine claims that Russia has lost 8,206 tanks, 15,262 artillery systems, and 361 aircraft, 326 helicopters, 12,108 drones, 28 ships, and a submarine. Western estimations put the losses at lower numbers - although these are only minimum values.
07:59 Governor: Air Alarm over Region ZaporizhzhiaMilitary Governor Ivan Fedorov of the Zaporizhzhia region has declared an air raid alarm in the southern Ukrainian region. On Telegram, he writes about attacks with ballistic missiles. According to Fedorov, other regions in Ukraine are also being attacked. He makes no statements about casualties or fatalities.
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" with a drone was thwarted. In Belgorod and other border regions with Ukraine, Ukrainian attacks occur frequently. 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": Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro KulebaThe Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba stated, "No specific weapon will change the situation in the war, but sufficient armament and ammunition supply for Ukrainian troops," regarding the expected F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine. "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-16s are just as important as various types of air defense systems, just as they are Kampfpanzers, armored vehicles, and artillery ammunition," so Kuleba.
05:06 Kiev: The Crimea Bridge must be destroyedThe Crimea has transformed into 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 in the Crimea after a series of Ukrainian attacks would pose 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 southern front. "Ukrinform" reports this, citing a Telegram post from the South Air Command. The Russians are also attacking Odessa with a ballistic missile. According to the report, it was an Iskander-M missile launched from the Crimea.
22:17 Two dead in Dnepropetrovsk OblastThere were fatal attacks in the Dnepropetrovsk Oblast before the attack on Nowootscheretuwate. The terrain of a farm 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 Dnepropetrovsk OblastCivilians have died in the Dnepropetrovsk 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, and another 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, the Russians fire again on a target to hit potential rescue forces. 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 services, Artem Kstyria, reports "Kyiv Independent" citing the Interior Ministry. "The terrorists callously and deliberately attacked when all rescue forces had arrived," reportedly said Mayor Igor Terekhov of Kharkiv.
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1. In response to the increased military deployments by Russia in Ukraine, NATO has called for strengthened support and defense measures.
2. The attack on Ukraine by Russia has escalated into a cyberwar, with reports of cyber attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure and critical services from Russian sources.
3. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, has appealed to the international community for stronger political support and military aid against Russia, citing the ongoing conflict and attacks on Ukrainian civilians.
4. The Russian government has denied any involvement in the attack on Ukraine and has accused the Ukrainian government of provoking the conflict for political gain.
5. The politics surrounding the Ukraine-Conflict have caused widespread concern, with many nations calling for a peaceful resolution and the withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukrainian territory.
