15:51 Controversial Kanye West apparently visits Moscow
US Rapper Kanye West Controversially Visits Moscow - Tass Quotes Producer Jana Rudkowskaja: "What a great news, he's in the heart of the capital"
According to the state news agency Tass, producer Jana Rudkowskaja quoted that US Rapper Kanye West is in Moscow on a private visit. "That's fantastic news, he's in the heart of the capital", Rudkowskaja is cited as saying.
Former Russian presidential candidate Xenia Sobchak has published a short video, which, according to her, shows Kanye West observing the Red Square from the roof of the famous shopping center GUM. West is reportedly in Moscow to celebrate the 40th birthday of his friend Gosha Rubchinskiy, a renowned Russian fashion designer. West has previously expressed his admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin in the US. The musician has become an outcast in the US entertainment industry due to his antisemitic and pro-Hitler statements.
15:24 Russia Disrupts GPS Signals for Hundreds of British Military Flights
According to a report in the British Telegraph, Russia has disrupted the GPS signals of over 140 British military flights of the Royal Air Force (RAF) over Eastern Europe this year. An analysis of thousands of flights reveals that more than one in four transport and surveillance flights were subjected to active GPS disruptions in the first four months of 2024.
Defense Minister Grant Shapps is quoted as saying, "This is another example of Russia's recklessness and another proof that it has become an out-of-control hostile state." Between January and April, 142 of 504 transport and surveillance flights of the RAF over Eastern Europe experienced GPS disruptions.
14:41 Ukrainian Hackers Sabotage Russian Systems
Activists, in collaboration with experts from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, have launched a series of attacks on Russian companies. According to the Ministry, hackers have destroyed over 100 Terabytes of data from OrbitSoft, a software developer that works with the Russian army. They have also deleted data on eight servers from Orient Systems, a supplier of navigation devices for Russian military manufacturers, particularly for unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturers. They have also deleted data from an Internet provider in Nizhny Novgorod and sent messages to all subscribers threatening "inevitable retaliation" for Russia's war.
14:06 Ukraine Begins Mass Production of Long-Range Drones
Ukraine has begun mass production of long-range drones with a range of over 1,000 kilometers. According to the head of the state arms manufacturer Ukroboronprom, Herman Smetanin, in an interview with ArmyInform, Russia's "huge resources and powerful industry" force Kiev to adopt a "more flexible and inventive" approach to weapons production. Ukraine uses long-range drones to attack military infrastructure such as airfields and logistics facilities, as well as oil refineries and depots deep in Russian territory.
13:36 SBU publishes video of the liberation of Snake Island
The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has published new footage on social media of the liberation of Snake Island. In the post, SBU describes the "unique and extremely important operation". The film material is supposed to begin with an aerial view of an air raid on the island, before Ukrainian troops land on it with a helicopter and attack Russian troops. "It consisted of several stages and was of strategic significance, as the gradual displacement of the enemy from the Black Sea began since then," writes the SBU. On June 30, 2022, Ukrainian troops had repelled the Russian troops' retreat from the strategic outpost on the Black Sea.
13:14 Zelenskyy: Russia fires over 800 guided bombs on Ukraine in a week
In the past week, Russia has fired over 800 guided bombs against Ukraine, writes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the platform X. "The Ukraine needs the necessary resources to destroy the carriers of these bombs, including Russian combat aircraft, wherever they are located. This step is essential," he further writes.
12:48 After Russian attack on Velyka Novosilka, number of wounded increases
Following a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Velyka Novosilka in the Zaporizhzhia region, the number of wounded has risen (see entries 00:32, 05:41 and 07:24). According to official reports, at least seven people, three men, one woman, and three children, have been killed. Thirty-six people, including nine children, were injured in the missile attack, the National Police reports on social media. Previously, there were reports of 31 injured.
12:18 Ukraine publishes figures on Russian losses
The Ukrainian General Staff has published new figures on Russian losses in Ukraine. According to this, Russia has lost approximately 542,700 soldiers in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. Alone within 24 hours, the losses amounted to 1,140. According to the report from Kiev, 24 tanks, 60 artillery systems, and an aircraft were destroyed. In total, Russia has allegedly lost 8,080 tanks, 15,524 artillery systems, and 360 aircraft, 326 helicopters, 11,584 drones, 28 ships, and a submarine since the beginning of the large-scale attack. Western estimates give lower loss figures - although they are only minimum values.
11:45 OSCE: Russia commits genocide in Ukraine
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has passed a resolution recognizing Russia's actions in Ukraine as genocide against the Ukrainian population. Pavlo Frolov, a member of the Kiev delegation, reports this on social media. The document also defines "the denazification of the Russian Federation as a necessary prerequisite for the creation of a lasting peace." The OSCE has 57 member states, including Ukraine and Russia. With 57 countries from Europe, Central Asia, and North America, the OSCE is the largest regional security organization in the world.
11:11 Weichert: People in Odessa "trying to live normal lives"While at least seven people have died in the vicinity of Zaporizhia due to Russian attacks, the beaches of the coastal city of Odessa are filled with bathing tourists. It is a much-needed respite for the Ukrainians plagued by the war, as NTV reporter Jürgen Weichert describes.
10:44 Russia: Four firefighters injured in the Donezk regionIn the Russia-claimed region of Donezk in eastern Ukraine, according to Russian reports, four firefighters were injured in Ukrainian attacks. They had extinguished a fire caused by a Ukrainian attack in the Petrowski district and were then hit by renewed shelling, the Russian Ministry for Emergency Situations explains.
10:08 Russia: Ukrainian forces driven back from the left bank of ChersonThe fighting in the Cherson region is currently taking place on the islands, as Ukrainian troops have been driven back from the left bank of the Dnipro, Cherson Governor Vladymyr Saldo tells the Russian news agency TASS. "The fighting has shifted to the islands, and the Russian army has intensified its activities," he says. The islands and the Dnipro River in the Cherson region form a natural frontline.
09:43 Ukraine: One dead, two injured in Russian attack on ChersonIn the Ukrainian region of Cherson, one person is reportedly dead and two people injured following a Russian attack. Governor Oleksandr Prokudin shares the information on Telegram. A 67-year-old man in Odradokamyanka was allegedly killed by a drone attack. A 76-year-old woman in Kozatske was injured in an artillery attack and was taken to the hospital with severe injuries. Additionally, a 63-year-old woman in Komysany was reportedly injured by Russian troops firing on a farm. There were no injuries reported in a drone attack on a residential building in Mykhailivka, and the damage is currently being assessed.
09:08 Ex-NATO Chief: "Putin's Plan A has failed"Former NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen believes that the Russian war against Ukraine will continue for at least the rest of 2024. "Putin's Plan A, which was to conquer all of Ukraine in a few days, has failed," Rasmussen tells ntv.de in an interview. "His Plan B is now a frozen conflict and the Russian occupation of eastern Ukraine, in the hope that the West will weaken and give in." The presidential elections in the United States on November 5 are particularly significant for Putin in terms of potential changes that could benefit him.
08:40 Russia: 36 Ukrainian drones shot downRussia claims to have shot down 36 Ukrainian drones in various regions across the country. 15 drones were intercepted over the border region of Kursk, nine over the region of Lipezk some hundreds of kilometers south of Moscow, and four each over the regions of Voronezh and Bryansk, the Russian Defense Ministry in Moscow reports. The governors of Lipezk and Bryansk report on Telegram that there were no injuries or major damage.
07:55 Swedish Defense Minister: Russia intends to split EU and NATO
Russia has an interest in politically splitting both the EU and NATO. This is what the Swedish Defense Minister, Pål Jonson, stated in an interview with the "Bild" newspaper. "I believe that those in the Kremlin and with Putin himself are aware that they would lose this war. But I believe that Russia is very interested in politically splitting us, both within the EU and in NATO", says Jonson. To maintain peace, it is best to make NATO strong and focus on deterrence and defense. According to Jonson, this means investing more in European security, particularly in the military. Sweden, under the impression of Russia's aggression towards Ukraine, gave up its neutrality. In March 2024, Sweden became the 32nd NATO member.
07:24 Zelensky: Death toll may rise after Russian attack on Velyka Nova Basanova
Following a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Velyka Nova Basanova in the Zaporizhzhia region, the death toll may still rise. According to official reports, at least seven people have been killed, including children. Thirty-one people were injured in the rocket attack, reports the Civil Defense. "Unfortunately, the number of casualties may still increase", writes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the platform X.
06:55 Ukraine: Russian troops bomb Derhachi
Russian troops have attacked the city of Derhachi in the Kharkiv region. This was reported by the head of the Derhachi Military Administration, Vyacheslav Zadorenko, on Telegram. According to Zadorenko, three people were injured. This is the most massive attack on Derhachi since 2022, during which four air bombs were dropped. Two men aged 68 and 75 and a 71-year-old woman were taken to the hospital. According to Zadorenko, the shelling damaged several buildings, including at least 25 residential buildings, agricultural buildings, a garage cooperative, cars, and a civilian enterprise, and partially destroyed power lines.
06:20 Arms exports have increased again: Germany exports weapons for 7.5 billion Euros
After a record year for arms exports in the previous year, arms export authorizations have increased significantly in the first half of 2024 due to further increasing arms deliveries to Ukraine. The Federal Government authorized the export of military goods for at least 7.48 billion Euros abroad from January 1 to June 18. This represents an increase of around 30% compared to the entire first half of 2023. Almost two-thirds of the exports (65% or 4.88 billion Euros) were destined for Ukraine. This information comes from a response by the Federal Ministry of Economics to a parliamentary question by Bundestag member Sevim Dağdelen from The Left (DIE LINKE).
05:41 In Wilnjansk, Ukraine: Moscow reportedly targeted a military objective
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the Russian shelling of the Ukrainian city of Wilnjansk in the Saporischja region resulted in at least seven deaths. Interfax news agency reported from Moscow's announcement that a railway station with ballistic Iskander-Raketen was attacked. A military train loaded with military cargo was hit, according to the Russian military leadership. Photos and videos show that residential buildings and parked cars in the city center were hit.
04:53 Kyiv's Mine Clearance Corps: 30,000 square kilometers have been cleared
Specialists from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry have cleared 30,000 square kilometers of Ukraine from mines in the past two years - an area comparable to the size of Belgium or Moldova. The Kyiv Independent reported with reference to Colonel Ruslan Berehulia, head of the Environmental Safety and Mine Clearance Department. Since the Russian invasion in February 2022, approximately 174,000 square kilometers of Ukrainian land have been contaminated with explosives. The Ukraine established the Mine Clearance Corps in April 2022. Units of the Ministry of Defense and the Ukrainian Armed Forces joined by 2024. These units with 5000 specialists are currently active in the regions of Mykolajiw, Cherson and Charkiw.
03:53 IFO Survey: Nearly half of personnel managers use "Jobturbo"
According to a survey by the Munich IFO Institute among 627 personnel managers in Germany, 48% find the "Job-Turbo" and the Skilled Workers Immigration Act unhelpful for companies. The initiative aims to integrate Ukrainian refugees more quickly into the labor market. Some respondents recognize positive effects: Nearly every fourth company reports that the new regulations have made more specialized labor available. In addition, they report that they have to deal with fewer language barriers during job placement due to mandatory language courses. 18% praise shorter hiring procedures and the easier recognition of diplomas. The respondents were allowed to give multiple answers. Almost half of them find that the bureaucracy in hiring foreign labor is still too high, but 17% also observe a bureaucracy reduction.
02:37 Governor: Russian region Kursk shelled all day
According to the local governor, the Ukrainian forces continued to shell the Russian border region Kursk all day on Saturday. Governor Alexei Smirnov writes on Telegram that Ukrainian forces attacked eight border villages repeatedly. Two people were injured. A video Smirnov posted on his Telegram channel shows a destroyed house and debris. Previously, Smirnov reported five deaths from a Ukrainian drone attack early on Saturday morning.
01:29 "Putin loves Farage": Activists mock Farage
The British campaign group Led by Donkeys pranked the leader of the right-wing Reform UK party, Nigel Farage, during a campaign appearance. After Farage recently claimed that the West, not Russian President Vladimir Putin, had provoked the war in Ukraine, activists dropped a banner with Putin's image behind him. Farage was not pleased, the activists write laconically.
00:32 Emergency services work through the rubble in Varniansk
Emergency services are clearing the rubble of a Russian attack on the city of Varniansk in the Saporischja region. After the search and rescue operations are completed, it is determined: Seven people were killed, including two children, and 31 people were injured, including eight children. "The fire was extinguished simultaneously at two locations: in a two-story building and near parked cars on a 300 square meter area, as well as in two one-story buildings on a 150 square meter area. The search and rescue operations are completed," the Ukrainian state emergency service reports.
21:24 Seehofer: No asylum for young Ukrainian men
Approximately 1.2 million Ukrainians have found refuge in Germany from the war in their homeland. CSU state group leader Alexander Dobrindt called for the expulsion of Ukrainians who do not work. "The proposal can be misunderstood," says CSU honorary chairman Horst Seehofer to the "Augsburger Allgemeine." Mothers and children from the war-torn land find it difficult to work; be it due to a lack of language skills or a lack of kindergarten places. "It belongs to a humane state to provide protection." Young men who evade military service in Germany, however, should not be granted asylum, he means.
20:51 Man lights grenade in Luzk city center
A resident of the city of Chmelnyzkyj lights a grenade in the city center of Luzk and is arrested. There are no injuries reported. This is reported by the Ukrainian Security Service SBU. The motive of the 23-year-old is still unclear.
You can read about earlier developments here.
- The ongoing Ukraine conflict has led to significant military operations, with Russia reportedly disrupting GPS signals for British military flights over Eastern Europe and Ukraine launching cyberattacks on Russian systems.
- The Ukraine-Russia conflict has become a major topic in international politics, with NATO expressing concern over Russian actions and Volodymyr Selensky, the President of Ukraine, urging for more resources to combat Russian attacks.
- The conflict has also seen a rise in cyberwarfare, with Ukrainian hackers reportedly launching attacks on Russian systems, destroying data from companies that work with the Russian army and disrupting operations of a Russian internet provider.
- The conflict has had significant impacts on daily life in Ukraine, with cities like Velyka Novosilka being attacked, resulting in civilian casualties, and many Ukrainians attempting to live normal lives despite the ongoing war.
- The conflict has also led to tensions between different nations, with former NATO Chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen believing that Russia's goal is to politically split both the EU and NATO.
