Ukraine is examining a military brigade in Kharkiv.

Ukraine probes Ukrainian brigade near Kharkiv (15:37)

Ukrainian law enforcement authorities have launched a criminal investigation against the 125th Brigade due to its poor defense system while fighting in the Kharkiv region. The offense took place on May 10 when Russia launched an offensive in northern Ukraine, advancing up to 10 kilometers into the area. The preliminary investigation suggests that the brigade's defense was poorly organized, accusing it of having a "negligent attitude towards military service." Officials aim to examine the actions of 30 commanders and commanders.

At a G7 gathering in Italy, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner considers that there's a great deal of work involved in providing financial assistance to Ukraine, emphasizing the need to protect taxpayers. The western industrial nations are contemplating using the profits from the frozen Russian central bank reserves to support Ukraine. The United States recently proposed issuing Ukraine a massive loan secured by interest income from these frozen Russian reserves, worth approximately $50 billion. A consensus is hoped to be reached during the June G7 meeting in Apulia.

According to Russian politician Dmitry Rogozin, a former NATO ambassador, Ukraine damaged a radar of the Russian early warning system against nuclear missiles with a drone attack. Rogozin, now a senator in the Russian Federation Council, insinuates that the US had a hand in this attack or at least knew about it. He asserts that such actions contribute to a closer approach to the nuclear war's brink.

The head of Ukrainian military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, discussed the development of autonomous ships that Ukraine is currently pursuing, stating they can attack coastlines and strike air targets. Budanov foresees drone-driven ships completely replacing conventional warships in the future, particularly in enclosed or semi-enclosed waters like the Black Sea and the Mediterranean.

A potential Russian law from the Ministry of Defense has alarmed stakeholders around the Baltic Sea as it suggests an extension of Russia's territorial waters in the region. Security expert Gerhard Mangott assesses this development, warning that it could threaten regional security and NATO's presence in the area.

Reports from the public prosecutor's office in Kharkiv confirm that Russian troops fired two Iskander missiles at the city overnight. The Iskander-M missile system carries missiles that can fly up to 500 kilometers and come equipped with nuclear warheads, making it a difficult target for interception. The missiles have allegedly caused damage to a school and a residential building.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg advocates relaxing restrictions on providing Western weapons to Ukraine as the conflicts intensify, specifically around Kharkiv near the border. Stoltenberg reminds of the right to self-defense as enshrined in the UN Charter, affirming it as legal and legitimate.

Unofficial reports indicate that Ukrainian drones have damaged a critical radar station in the Russian region of Krasnodar. The station plays a crucial role in Russia's early warning system, monitoring ballistic missile launches and missiles equipped with nuclear weapons. Retired military experts from OSINT believe that this radar station covers an area up to 6,000 kilometers.

US militaries experts from the Institute for the Study of War warn against a ceasefire, expressing their belief that a ceasefire would be risky for Ukraine under the current circumstances. They speculate that Russia could use a truce to better prepare its forces for subsequent offensive operations, with the ultimate objective of regime change, demilitarization of Ukraine, and conquest of the country. Furthermore, Russia might speculate that a prolonged deadlock would decrease urgency and desperation for Western support for Ukraine.

10:04 CDU's Kiesewetter advocates for temporary suspension of debt brake due to Ukraine war

CDU foreign policy expert Roderich Kiesewetter has requested that the German government consider declaring a budget emergency to aid Ukraine in light of the ongoing conflict. In an interview with magazine "Spiegel," Kiesewetter expressed, "Winning this war will require debt." He criticized the government's decision to classify the coronavirus pandemic as an emergency to authorize €200 billion for a price freeze on electricity and gas, while the war hasn't been deemed an emergency. If the debt brake enshrined in the German constitution were suspended, it would enable more financial support for Ukraine. However, the FDP has remained opposed to this idea in the coalition government.

10:00 Zelensky celebrates Ukrainian soldiers' success near Kharkiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has praised the success of his troops defending against the Russian invasion near Kharkiv. In a video address, he expressed gratitude for the military resources received from the U.S., which have helped in repelling Russian attacks. At the same time, the U.S. sent another defense system to Ukraine, while Germany delivered an additional one.

09:54 Ukrainian General Staff confirms 500,000 Russian casualties

Ukraine's General Staff has reported that the Russian military has suffered approximately 500,000 casualties since the invasion began on February 24th, 2022. Recent estimates from the General Staff indicate 1,140 additional losses from the previous day. The Russian army is exerting tremendous pressure on Ukrainian defenders, resulting in significant losses within their ranks. The Ukrainian army has also reported destroying 15 Russian tanks, 27 artillery systems, an air defense system, and two multiple rocket launchers.

09:23 Ukrainian F-16 pilots nearly ready for combat

The first group of Ukrainian F-16 pilots have finished their training in the United States and are preparing for further training in Europe. The US Air Force has stated that they expect these pilots to be ready to fly combat missions against Russian forces in the summer. Ukraine is scheduled to receive more than 60 F-16s from Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Belgium. These nations, along with the US, UK, Romania, France, and Bulgaria, have mobilized their troops, aircraft, and other resources to train the Ukrainians in operating and maintaining the fighter jets.

08:53 Excalibur shells ineffective due to Russian jammers

Ukrainian forces have discontinued using American-made Excalibur artillery shells because of their significantly reduced accuracy, reportedly caused by Russian jammers. "Washington Post" revealed that, in the past several months, the effectiveness of these shells has plummeted to less than 10%. The US has ceased providing Excalibur shells to Ukraine after receiving reports of this issue. To combat the Russian jammers through HIMARS attacks, it's essential to eradicate them first using cluster munitions.

07:43 Stoltenberg slams China's critical role in supporting Russia

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has accused China of playing a vital role in the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. In an interview with Welt am Sonntag, he asserted, "Beijing is fueling the war in Europe. They can't want good relations with the West while simultaneously supporting the war in Europe." China has not directly provided Russia with weapons or ammunition, but has significantly increased sales of machine parts, microelectronics, and other technologies that Moscow uses to produce missiles, tanks, and aircraft for use against Ukraine.

06:35 Hofreiter supports allowing Ukraine to target Russian territory with Western weapons

Green Party foreign policy expert, Anton Hofreiter, advocates for allowing Ukraine to attack Russian territory with Western weapons, arguing that this would protect Ukraine's population. Hofreiter, chairman of the Bundestag's Europe Committee, stated, "We can't prevent Ukraine from using the supplied weapons to defend its airspace." According to international law, an attacked state has the right to target military targets on the aggressor's country.

03:12 Ukrainian General Staff announces "partial successes" in Kupiansk and Pokrovsk

The Ukrainian General Staff has claimed that the Russian army has suffered "partial successes" near Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region and in the Pokrovsk sector of the Donetsk region. The Ukrainian defenders were able to repel Russians in those areas. Russian aircraft launched airstrikes on the city of Vovchansk from the air, but the Ukrainian armed forces managed to repel the assaults on the city and its surrounding areas.

02:08 Ukraine facing Russian airstrikes near Kupiansk, reports "partial successes"

3:30pm: More evacuations planned in the Kharkiv region

Approximately 123 kids from the northeastern part of the Kharkiv region are set to evacuate. According to "The Kyiv Independent", authorities are arranging to transport the orphans, as well as others, to the city of Kharkiv and then further to the Volhynia region in the northwest. A whopping 11,000 people have already been moved out of their homes due to the escalating conflict since the start of the new Russian offensive.

11:23pm: Combat control restored in the Kharkiv region

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the Ukrainian Army has retaken the border region in the eastern area of the Kharkiv region from the Russian occupiers. In his evening address, he detailed, "Our fighters have now successfully taken over control of the border area where the Russian invaders had broken through." Zelensky had visited Kharkiv earlier in the day. Russian forces initiated a land offensive in the border area two weeks ago and occupied various Ukrainian villages.

10:22pm: At least 400 Ukrainian women allegedly held in Russian captivity

"Ukrinform" reveals that there are now at least 403 Ukrainian women under Russian custody. Many of these women are detained illegally, with several others being missing since 2014, and the fate of these women still unknown. The Ukrainian Coordination Center for the Treatment of Prisoners of War reported that Russia has similarly disregarded many requests to release the captured women.

10:02pm: Kuleba claims Putin is scared of successful peace summit in Switzerland

Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba asserts that Vladimir Putin is working to ensure that the upcoming Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland fails. He cited Putin's purported readiness for a truce negotiation, adding, "Putin is determined to prevent a peaceful resolution of this conflict". Kuleba contends that Putin harbors no genuine desire to end the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

9:40pm: Drone wall being built along the Russian border

Lithuania is overseeing a project involving six NATO member states border Russia to build a "drone wall." Lithuanian Interior Minister Agne Bilotaite confirmed at a meeting with Estonia, Latvia, Finland, Norway, and Poland that the objective is to "use drones and other technologies to protect our borders." The proposal isn't solely for repelling "provocations by unfriendly states," but also combating smuggling. The new security measures include not only surveillance drones, but also anti-drone systems. The project is described as something "completely new."

9:18pm: United States announces additional military aid for Ukraine

The United States intends to provide Ukraine with more military aid to fend off the ongoing Russian assault. The $275 million package encompasses ammunition for the Himars multiple rocket launchers, along with 155 and 105 millimeter caliber artillery ammunition. This is the fifth package provided by US President Joe Biden since the US Congress greenlighted fresh funding for Ukraine in late April. The support from previous packages has already reached the active front lines, according to reports. The fresh assistance will be distributed "as promptly as possible" so that the Ukrainian military can defend their country and protect its people. To date, the US has allocated more than $50 billion in military aid to Ukraine, according to the Pentagon.

7:30pm: Soviet-era template: Teenagers must now get military training

As of this school year, Russian youths are compelled to take an additional mandatory subject: the seemingly inoffensive "Fundamentals of Life Safety." This course imparts military skills such as firearm usage and wound dressing.

6:55pm: "Actual conditions on the ground": Putin sets requirements for Ukraine negotiations

Nearly two years into Russia's aggression against Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has again mentioned his supposed interest in resuming negotiations - but not on the return of illegally annexed territories. He declared, "More and more people are talking about returning to negotiations" while he was in allied Belarus, Interfax agency shared. He followed up with, "Let's go back to them, but (...) on the basis of the circumstances that have developed on the ground" (see 12:22pm update). Russia has been directly attacking Ukraine since February 2022 and currently occupies around a fifth of Ukraine. Ukraine has been firm on the prerequisite that Russian troops exit their territory to achieve enduring peace.

Check out all the details here. https://news.co/ 1. the kharkiv region will be evacuated by 123 children2. fight control has been restored in the kharkiv region3. 403 Ukrainian women are being held in Russian captivity4. the Russian president is scared of a successful Ukraine peace summit. He wants it to fail and is not ready for a resolution.5. a "drone wall" is under construction by the six NATO member states bordering Russia. It's to protect the border from provocations and smuggling. It's a new approach in security.6. the United States will provide MORE MILITARY AID to Ukraine worth $275 million. It includes Himars multiple rocket launchers, 155, and 105 millimeter caliber artillery ammunition, and other useful tools.7. Soviet-era military training will be taught as a compulsory subject in Russian schools: fundamental life safety

Ukrainian soldiers undergo artillery training in the Donetsk region.

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Source: www.ntv.de