More than 700 Russian glide bomb attacks in the past week (Selenskyj, 13:53)
In the last seven days, Russia has used more than 700 guided air-to-ground bombs, over 170 combat drones of various types, and nearly 80 rockets against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared this information on social media. "The extent of this evil must be met with the extent of decisions to protect human life. Every partner can make a difference and strengthen the defense against terror.", he wrote further.
12:55 DeepState: Russians advancing in Donetsk
The 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 reportedly advancing near Oleksandropol, Nowoseliwka Perscha, and Makijiwka. Urozhaine was seized by Russian forces during the Russian invasion of 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 base
The Russian Defense Ministry has released a video showing a Su-34 dropping 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 dropped was the 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 Donetsk
The death toll in the Donetsk region has risen to six following Russian air raids. Six residents of the region 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 was announced by the Ukrainian governor of the Donetsk region, Wadym Filaschkin, on social media. In total, 11 more people were reportedly injured in the attacks throughout the day.
11:00 Report: Ireland preparing security agreement with Ukraine
Ireland is reportedly taking the first steps towards drafting 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 from the NATO summit in Washington. According to "The Kyiv Independent", Harris described the encounter as a "very good meeting", during which they discussed the possibility of a 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% of its GDP. The Irish government does not supply weapons to Ukraine but has recognized the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a genocide.
10:24 Ukraine: Six Russian air raids repelled
In the east of the country, the Ukrainian air defense reportedly shot down two enemy cruise 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 propagandaRussia utilizes the attempted assassination attempt on the former US President Donald Trump for its own purposes just hours after the incident. The spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry calls on the US government to "review their policy of inciting hate." Such a policy targets "political opponents, countries, and peoples," announced Maria Zakharova. She also used the attack to make propaganda against US support for Ukraine. The money for "the delivery of weapons to Zelenskyy" should "perhaps be better used for financing the police and other services that ensure law and order in the US," she says to republican politicians.
09:00 Ukraine publishes numbers on Russian lossesThe Ukrainian General Staff publishes new loss figures for the Russian troops in Ukraine. According to this, Russia has lost approximately 559,090 soldiers in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. In just 24 hours, the losses amounted to 1,320. According to the report from Kiev, at least seven tanks and 46 artillery systems were also destroyed. Since the beginning of the large-scale attack, Russia has lost 8,206 tanks, 15,262 artillery systems, and 361 aircraft, 326 helicopters, 12,108 drones, 28 ships, and a submarine, according to Ukraine. Western estimates mention lower loss figures - which are also only minimum values.
07:59 Governor: Air raid alarm over the region of ZaporizhiaMilitary Governor Ivan Fedorov of the Zaporizhia region in southern Ukraine declares an air raid alarm in the region. On Telegram, he reports on attacks with ballistic missiles. According to Fedorov, other regions in Ukraine are also being attacked. He makes no statements on casualties or fatalities.
06:30 Russia reports downed drone in BelgorodRussia reports a downed Ukrainian drone in the Russian region of Belgorod from the previous night. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, "an attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack with a drone" was thwarted at approximately 23:05 Moscow Time. In Belgorod and other border regions of Ukraine, there have been frequent Ukrainian attacks. The night before, for example, an oil depot in the region of Rostov was set on fire by Ukrainian drones.
06:06 "F-16 is no game changer"The Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba states that no specific weapon will change the situation in the war, but rather sufficient arming of the Ukrainian troops with weapons and ammunition. "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-16 fighter jets, expected to arrive in Ukraine soon, are just as important as various types of air defense systems, just as important as battle tanks, 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 Defense Intelligence, General Lieutenant Kyrylo Budanov. This is reported by "Ukrinform" with reference to the Press Service of the Agency. The rebuilding of the Black Sea Fleet after a series of Ukrainian attacks would be a challenge for Moscow, Budanov says. The goal is the destruction of the Crimea Bridge, he adds. 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 drones
Ukrainian forces shoot down two Russian drones of the Orlan type at the southern front. This is reported by "Ukrinform" with reference to a Telegram post from the Air Command South. The Russians are also attacking Odessa with a ballistic missile, the report says. It is believed to be an Iskander-M missile launched from the Crimea.
22:17 Two dead in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
There were fatal attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast before the attack on Novootsherihivka. 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 another death.
21:53 Civilian deaths in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Civilians are dying in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast after a Russian attack. The village of Novootsherihivka was hit by bombs, reports "Ukrainska Pravda" with reference to the Military Administration. Two people were killed there, 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 medics with second attack on village
This cruel tactic is well known: After an attack, the Russians fire again on a target to hit rescue forces. It seems this was also the case with the attack on the village of Budy in the Kharkiv Oblast (Eastern Ukraine). Among the two dead was the head of the emergency medical services for the oblast, Artem Kstyria, reports "Kyiv Independent" with reference to the Interior Ministry. "The terrorists cynically and deliberately attacked as rescue forces arrived at the scene," said the mayor of Kharkiv, Igor Terekhov.
Sentence 1: The Ukraine-Conflict has seen significant military deployments from NATO, aiming to provide support to Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Sentence 2: Despite NATO's efforts, Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, has called on political leaders to strengthen Ukraine's defense against terror and Russian attacks.
Sentence 3: Amidst these military deployments and political negotiations, the use of cyberwarfare has also escalated, with reports of attacks on Ukraine's digital infrastructure from both within and outside the conflict zone.
Sentence 4: In response to these cyber attacks, Ukraine has taken steps to strengthen its cyber defenses, collaborating with international partners to develop strategies and technologies for protecting against such threats.
Sentence 5: Russia's continued military actions against Ukraine, including the use of air-to-ground bombs, drones, and rockets, have resulted in a significant loss of life and property in various regions of Ukraine, prompting calls for further international intervention to bring an end to this conflict.
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