15:50 Partisans report a large fire, Russian suburbs destroyed
At a sabotage operation near the Russian-occupied Oleshki in the Cherson region, there was reportedly a large fire. According to the Partisan Movement Atesh on Telegram, one of their agents near the positions of one of the units of the 70th motorized infantry division of the Russian army set dry grass on fire. "As a result of the fire, three subunits were destroyed, trenches and defensive trenches of the unit were destroyed." Weapons and supplies were also reportedly destroyed. "Up to twenty members of the unit suffered severe burns." The statement of the Partisans ends with the call: "We continue our resistance along the entire frontline and cause significant damage to the occupiers. Join the ranks of Atesh."
15:19 Russian soldiers apparently detain Georgians illegally in South Ossetia
Russian troops detained a Georgian citizen apparently illegally near the village of Adzvi on the border with the occupied region of South Ossetia, according to "Kyiv Independent," citing the Georgian State Security Service. The information about the illegal detention was immediately reported to the EU observation mission in Georgia. "The Russian occupation forces are responsible for all destructive actions that are committed in the occupied territories of Georgia and along the occupation line," the security service is further quoted as saying. Moscow gained full control over the Georgian territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia after its invasion of Georgia in 2008.
15:43 Zelenskyy hopes for more help after US trip
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced additional help for the soldiers and arms factories after his return from the US. At the NATO summit in Washington, concrete agreements were reportedly reached to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities; it's about weapons for the soldiers and support for the arms factories of Ukraine, he said. There will also be more Patriots and dozens of other air defense systems. In the past week alone, Russia has fired over 700 glide bombs, 170 combat drones of various types, and nearly 80 rockets at Ukraine, Zelenskyy told X.
15:11 Russia reports capture of another village in eastern Ukraine
The Russian army has reportedly taken control of another village in eastern Ukraine, according to the Russian Defense Ministry in Moscow. The ministry reports that the village of Uroshchynje in the Donetsk region was taken by "Units of the Eastern Army." The village is located on the southern frontline near the region of Zaporizhzhia. It was one of the few villages that the Ukrainian army had recaptured during its counteroffensive in 2023. The Russian troops had advanced on a South-North axis along the Mokryi Yalynyi River.
14:36 Russians kill 13 Ukrainians on Saturday
Thirteen people were killed and 54 others were injured, including children, in Russian attacks on Ukraine on Saturday, according to local authorities, reports the "Kyiv Independent." The civilian victims were reported in the oblasts of Kharkiv, Donetsk, Kherson, and Dnipropetrovsk.
14:26 Kremlin implies US government indirect responsibility for Trump shootingThe Kremlin implies indirect responsibility on the US government for the shooting of US Presidential candidate Donald Trump. "We don't believe that the current authorities organized the attempt to eliminate and kill him," says Putin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov to journalists. "But an atmosphere has been created in the US where such things could have happened," Peskov claims. "It was obvious to all external observers that his life was in danger," he further asserts.
13:53 Zelenskyy: More than 700 guided bombings from Russia in the past weekIn the past seven days, Russia has used more than 700 guided bombs, over 170 types of combat drones, and nearly 80 rockets against Ukraine. This information was shared by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on social media. "The scale of this evil must correspond to the decisions made for the protection of human lives. Every partner can make a difference and strengthen defense against terror," he wrote further.
12:55 DeepState: Russians advancing in DonetskThe Russian military has taken control of the village of Urozhaine in the Donetsk region. This was reported by the DeepState portal, which is close to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry. According to the report, fighting continues in Zalizny and Klishchiivka. Additionally, the Russians are advancing near Oleksandropol, Nowoseliwka Perscha, and Makijiwka. Urozhaine was seized by Russian military 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 released a video showing a Su-34 Sukhoi bomber dropping a heavy bomb. The Su-34 is a Soviet-era two-seat jet bomber. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the bomb in question was a FAB-3000 type, which is dropped from aircraft and weighs three tonnes, with the warhead alone 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 following Russian air raids. Six residents of the region Donetsk were killed: two each in Novootscheretuwate (see entry at 21:53) and Progres, one in Kostiantynopolskiy, and one in Novoselivka Pershii (see entry at 22:17). This information was shared by the governor of the Donetsk region, Wadym Filaschkin, on social media. In total, 11 more people were injured in the region during the attacks.
11:00 Report: Ireland preparing security accord with UkraineIreland is taking the first steps to draft a security accord 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 clearing, 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 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 thwartedIn the night, the Ukrainian air defense reportedly shot down two enemy missiles of the CH-59/Ch-69 type and four reconnaissance drones: three Orlan-10s and one ZALA, according to their own statements on social media.
09:42 Russia uses Trump attack for propagandaJust hours after the attempted assassination attempt on 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 examine 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 to maintain law and order in the US.
09:00 Ukraine releases figures 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 since February 24, 2022. In one day alone, 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, Russia is said to have lost 8,206 tanks, 15,262 artillery systems, and 361 aircraft, 326 helicopters, 12,108 drones, 28 ships, and a submarine according to the Ukrainian data. Western estimates put the losses at lower numbers - although these are only minimum values.
07:59 Governor: Air raid alert over the region of ZaporizhzhiaMilitary governor Ivan Fedorov of the Zaporizhzhia region has declared an air raid alert in the southern Ukrainian region. On Telegram, he writes of attacks with ballistic missiles. Fedorov does not make any statements regarding casualties, injuries, or deaths.
06:30 Russia reports destroyed drone in Belgorod, RussiaRussia reports a destroyed Ukrainian drone in the Russian region of Belgorod from the previous night. Around 23:05 Moscow Time, "an attempt by the Kiev regime to conduct a terrorist attack" with a drone was stopped, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. In Belgorod and other border regions with Ukraine, Ukrainian attacks occur frequently. The night before, an oil depot in the Rostov region was set on fire by Ukrainian drones.
06:06 "F-16 is not a Game Changer": Ukraine's Foreign MinisterThe Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba states that no specific weapon will change the situation in the war but sufficient arming of Ukrainian troops with weapons and ammunition. "No single weapon can be a game changer, one 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, expected to arrive in Ukraine soon, are just as important as various types of air defense systems, just as important as combat tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery ammunition," Kuleba said.
05:06 Kiev: The Crimea Bridge must be destroyedThe Crimea has turned into an uncomfortable territory. This is the achievement of the Ukrainian security and defense forces, explains the head of the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence, General Lieutenant Kyrylo Budanov. According to "Ukrinform," quoting the press service of the agency. The rebuilding of the Black Sea Fleet after a series of Ukrainian attacks would pose a challenge for Moscow. The goal is to destroy the Crimea Bridge, Budanov said. So far, it has been possible to force Russia to withdraw its warships as far as possible from the Crimea, the head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry explained.
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, 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 fired from the Crimea.
22:17 Two dead in Donezk OblastThere were fatal attacks in the Donezk 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 Donezk OblastCivilians were killed in the Donezk Oblast due to a Russian attack. The village of Nowootscheretuwate was hit by bombs, reports "Ukrainska Pravda" quoting the Military Administration. Two people were killed, 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 deceitful tactic has been known for a long time: After an attack, Russians fire again on 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 services, Artem Kstyria, according to "Kyiv Independent," citing the Interior Ministry. "The terrorists cynically and intentionally attacked when all rescue teams had arrived at the scene," reportedly said Mayor Igor Terekhov of Kharkiv.
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Following from the given text:
- Russia's cyberwar against Ukraine continues to pose a significant threat, as reported attacks on Ukraine's digital infrastructure suggest.
- NATO, along with other international partners, has acknowledged the need to strengthen Ukraine's cyberdefenses, recognizing that cyberwarfare is a crucial aspect of the Ukraine-Conflict.
- President Zelenskyy has urged his allies to increase their support in the face of these ongoing cyberwar attacks, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity capabilities.
- Russia has been accused of orchestrating multiple cyberattacks targeting Ukrainian institutions, including critical infrastructure and government agencies, in an attempt to disrupt operations and cause economic damage.
- The international community has condemned these attacks, emphasizing the importance of upholding cybersecurity norms and ensuring that cyberwarfare is not used as a tool for military aggression.
