Russians killed 13 Ukrainians on Saturday
On Saturday, 13 people were killed and 54 others were injured, including children, in Russian attacks on Ukraine, according to the affected regions' authorities, as reported by "The Kyiv Independent". The civilian victims were reported in the oblasts of Kharkiv, Donetsk, Cherkasy, and Dnipropetrovsk.
14:26 Kremlin gives indirect responsibility to US government for Trump shootingThe Kremlin gives indirect responsibility to the US government for the shooting at US presidential candidate Donald Trump. "We don't believe that the current authorities organized the attempt to eliminate and kill Trump," said Putin spokesman Dmitri Peskov to journalists. "But an atmosphere has been created in the US where such things could happen," Peskov claimed. "It was obvious to all external observers that his life was in danger," he asserted.
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 various types of combat drones, and nearly 80 rockets against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared this information on social media. "The scale of this evil must correspond to the decisions made to protect human life. Every partner can make a difference and strengthen defense against terror," he wrote further.
12:55 DeepState: Russians advancing in DonetskThe Russian forces have taken control of the village of Urozhaine in the Donetsk region. The DeepState portal, which is close to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, reported this. The fighting in Zalizny and Klishchiivka is continuing. Additionally, 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 believed 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 jet dropping a heavy bomb. The Su-34 is a two-seat jet bomber developed in the Soviet Union. The bomb dropped is believed to be the FAB-3000 type, which is dropped from aircraft and weighs three tonnes, with the warhead reportedly weighing around 1,200 kg. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the bomb hit a Ukrainian Air Force base.
11:30 Ukraine: Death toll rises after Russian air raids on DonetskThe death toll in Donetsk has risen to six following Russian air raids. Six residents of the Donetsk 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). Ukrainian regional governor Wadym Filaschkin announced this 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 potential 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 repelledIn 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 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." She declared that such a policy targets "political opponents, countries, and peoples." Zakharova 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 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 a 24-hour period, 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 Ukraine. Western estimates put the losses at lower numbers - although these are only minimum figures.
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 about attacks with ballistic missiles. Fedorov does not make any statements about casualties, injuries, or deaths.
06:30 Russia reports destroyed drone in Belgorod, RussiaRussia reports a destroyed Ukrainian drone in the Russian region of Belgorod. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, at approximately 23:05 Moscow Time, "an attempt by the Kiev regime to conduct a terrorist attack using a drone" was thwarted. In Belgorod and other border regions with Ukraine, there have been frequent Ukrainian attacks. 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 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 is. "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, which are expected to arrive in Ukraine soon, are just as important as various types of air defense systems, just as they are important as combat tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery ammunition," so Kuleba.
05:06 Kiev: The Crimea Bridge must be destroyedThe Crimea has become 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. According to "Ukrinform," citing 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. The goal is to destroy 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.
00:01 Ukraine shoots down two Russian reconnaissance dronesUkrainian forces shoot down two Russian drones of the Orlan type at the South Front. "Ukrinform" reports this, citing a Telegram post from the Air Command South. 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 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 have been killed in the Donezk Oblast due to a Russian attack. The village of Nowootscheretuwate was hit by bombs, reports "Ukrainska Pravda" citing the Military Administration. Two people were killed in the attack, one 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 shoot again at a target to hit possible rescue forces. It seems that this was also the case with the 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 deliberately attacked when all rescue forces had arrived," reportedly said Mayor Igor Terekhov of Kharkiv.
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1. Due to the ongoing Ukraine-Conflict, NATO has been increasing its military missions in the region to provide aid and support to Ukraine.
2. The Russian government has denied involvement in the Attack on Ukraine, but Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of launching more than 700 guided bombing missions and using over 170 types of combat drones in the past week.
3. Cyberwar has also become a prominent feature of the Ukraine-Conflict, with both Russia and Ukraine reportedly launching cyberattacks against each other's infrastructure.
4. Russia's politics towards Ukraine have been criticized by Western leaders, with some calling for tougher sanctions against Russia for its actions in Ukraine.
5. The political situation in Ukraine remains volatile, with calls for military action against Russia continuing to resonate among some in the Ukrainian government and military.
