Ukrainian drones appeared to be larger in size and were able to hold heavier payloads.
The drones that recently struck a refinery in southern Russia carried steel balls, as per Russian sources. These drones were larger and filled with destructive elements, the head of the refinery in the Krasnodar region confirmed to the state news agency Tass. Operations at the plant have been suspended while damage assessments are being conducted. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that 57 Ukrainian drones had been shot down in Krasnodar.
9:52 "The center of the attacks was once again Chasiv Yar"
A new law in Ukraine requires men fit for military service to report their whereabouts. Alongside combat drones, missiles, and glide bombs are being used in a current wave of attacks. Jürgen Weichert from ntv discusses the situation in the country from Kiev.
9:35 Why glide bombs pose a significant threat
The BBC published an article on Russia's increased usage of glide bombs, explaining their difficulty to be shot down. The Russians are launching so many glide bombs that it's almost impossible to shoot them down, according to Justin Bronk from the Royal United Services Institute. The only solution would be to shoot down the planes sending them. However, Ukraine lacks weapons with the appropriate range to achieve this. If they move one of their few Patriot systems closer to the front to shoot down the planes, they risk losing them.
Glide bombs are simple, self-propelled bombs fired from a distance, putting the planes at little danger. They're easy to produce and produce devastating effects. "Glide bombs allow Russia to take down Ukrainian defense lines without deploying infantry," Ukrainian security expert Mariia Zolkina told the BBC. The Russians are also heavily targeting civilian areas with glide bombs. "The city of Vovchansk has been almost completely destroyed by the enemy, who mercilessly attacks with glide bombs," Security Council member Andrey Kovalenko posted on Telegram on Friday.
8:46 Ukraine successfully defends against a major Russian aerial attack
Ukraine reported the successful interception of a significant Russian aerial attack. The Ukrainian air force reported that Russia attacked multiple regions with 37 attack drones overnight. All drones of the Iranian type Shahed were shot down by the air defense.
8:26 Russia is steadily wearing Ukraine down in every aspect
Ukraine continues to experience a shortage of weapons and manpower despite receiving military aid from the US. Russia takes advantage of this predicament and attacks several regions.
7:47 Russia claims to have intercepted US ATACMS missiles
Russia alleges to have intercepted nine US ATACMS missiles flying over Russian-occupied Crimea. Additionally, an enemy drone was shot down there. Russian Ministry of Defense announced they also shot down three drones over Belgorod region and 57 drones over Krasnodar region. Information remains unverified.
7:10 Ukraine reports more Russian casualties
Ukrainian army shared their count of dead and wounded Russian soldiers, stating that 1210 soldiers were lost on Saturday. Total Russian casualties stand at 492,290 soldiers according to this data. They also destroyed 16 tanks and 35 armored vehicles during the same period. The information cannot be independently confirmed.
6:34 ISW: Russia applies more pressure on Chassiv Yar
Russia is increasing efforts to capture the strategically crucial city of Chassiv Yar in the Donetsk region, according to the Institute for the Study of War analysis. Russian forces want to force Ukraine to withdraw their troops from the area around Chasiv Yar with the new offensive in the Kharkiv region. The ISW also noted that the Russian Army is still advancing in Kharkiv.
The ISW draws attention to a demand made by former Russian President Medvedev who wants the "buffer zone" to encompass the entire country. Depending Head of the Russian Security Council and known to be in Putin's circle, Medvedev's demand indicates that the planned "buffer zone" is merely a justification for Russia's ultimate goal to subjugate Ukraine.
6:09 Drones spark fire at an oil refinery in southern Russia
In the southern Russian city of Slavyansk-na-Kubani, a drone crashed onto the grounds of an oil refinery, according to the authorities in the Krasnodar region. A "local fire" happened with no casualties or damage. Ukraine has been repeatedly targeting Russian refineries for some time now.
Danone leaves Russia after selling its business to a Chechen-tied businessman. Ukrinform claimed the Russian dairy business Vamin Tatarstan, owned by Mintimer Mingasov, bought Danone's Russian division for 17.7 billion roubles (180 million euros). Financial analysts speculate the value is closer to 80 billion roubles. In July '22, Yakub Zakriyev, a relative of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, replaced the previous head of Danone Russia.
Crimea reports nighttime explosions; air defenses in Sevastopol counter armed attack, per Crimean governor Mikhail Rasvoshaev's Telegram post. Sevastopol's rescue service claims no damage to civilian infrastructure.
Ukraine undergoes large-scale nighttime drone strikes. Afflicted regions include Kiev, Sumy, Vinnytsia, Cherkasy, Mykolaiv, and Odessa. No reported damage or casualties so far.
Investigators pursue civilian shots in Kharkiv's north-eastern region. Ukrainian prosecutors declare potential war crime after Russian airstrike on residential neighborhood in Kharkiv. Six civilians, including three youths, suffer injury. While Moscow denies intentionally attacking civilians, thousands have perished during their Ukraine invasion since '22.
A request for 3.8 billion euros in added military support for Ukraine this year arises, according to Bild am Sonntag. So far, Germany has expended 7.1 billion euros on war efforts since January. The German finance ministry remains supportive.
Ukrainian forces report 77 battles in 24 hours, with seven ongoing. These battles aim to drive Russian troops from occupied territories.
Lieutenant Colonel Denys Vasyliuk, recipient of Ukraine's "Order of Valor," dies in combat. The veteran pilot was head of the 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade's staff and second in command of an aviation squadron. No further details on his death exist.
Filmmaker Patryk Vega premieres biographical Putin biopic at Cannes with AI-crafted likeness. Vega planned to use authentic Putin imagery but found the quality insufficient. Instead, AI recreates the leader's face, despite requiring 20,000 images to operate. The deep-faked film features Putin in typical poses, at opulent desks, playing piano, and exiting life.
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5:40 Danone exits Russia; sells business to Mingasov
After 30 years of operations in Russia, Danone is officially out. Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform disclosed the French dairy giant chose to offload its Russian operations to Vamin Tatarstan. The sanctioned Russian business, owned by Mintimer Mingasov, paid 17.7 billion roubles (180 million euros) for control. This amount is thought to be around 80 billion roubles. Last year, Yakub Zakriyev, Ramzan Kadyrov's nephew, was chosen to lead Danone's Russian subsidiary.
04:37 Crimean explosions: nighttime defense against missiles
There are reports of explosions in the Crimean Peninsula, controlled by Russia. Residents of Sevastopol claim their air defenses effectively countered a missile strike, as per Mikhail Razvozhayev's Telegram messages. Despite claims by Crimea's leader, the Sevastopol rescue service affirmed no damage to civilian infrastructure.
03:33 Massive night drone strikes in Ukraine
More drone attacks from Russia dominate Ukraine's skies. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, these regions fell victim: Kiev, Sumy, Vinnytsia, Cherkasy, Mykolaiv, and Odessa. Reports indicate numerous explosions heard. No news regarding damage or casualties.
02:20 Kharkiv region: civilians shelled
Ukrainian sources indicate a night of civilian attacks across the Kharkiv region. An inquiry was launched concerning a Russian air raid on a residential area in Kharkiv possibly constituting a war crime. Six non-combatants, including three young people, were injured. Russians affectingly deny intentionally targeting civilians. Wartime has claimed thousands of lives and injured soldiers.
01:04 German military aid for Ukraine spikes
Thanks to a Bild am Sonntag article, an additional 3.8 billion euros for Ukrainian military support in 2023 is expected. Over 7.1 billion euros were allocated to arms and tactics this year. Parliamentary approval is needed.
22:25 Dead heroic Ukrainian pilot, Vasyliuk
Lieutenant Colonel Denys Vasyliuk, awarded the "Order of Valor," met an untimely end. The 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade shared his Facebook post. A former chief of staff and deputy commander of an aviation squadron, the veteran pilot died while executing a combat mission. Unfortunately, no details surrounding his passing have been shared.
21:57 Vega fabricates Putin biopic using AI
Filmmaker Patryk Vega exhibited his Putin biopic at Cannes. The output featured Putin's image generated artificially. The initial idea was to use Putin's actual footage; however, the quality lacked cinematic resolution. Vega's new tech utilized AI to produce Putin's visage. AI needed 20,000 high-resolution photos to function. The AI-faked Putin portrait displayed his typical appearance, historical desks, piano playing, and more.
According to Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu, interviewed by the Kyiv Independent, the future of Taiwan is being shaped by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He emphasized that if Russia can achieve its goals in Ukraine, then China might follow suit and try to "reunify" the two Chinas through force. The war in Ukraine served as a warning for Taiwan and an alarming indication of what could potentially happen to the island state. Two years later, Wu still believes that Taiwan's destiny hinges on the outcome of the war in Ukraine.
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The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed an increase in intercepted Ukrainian drones, with 57 being shot down in Krasnodar, following drone attacks on a Russian refinery. The refinery's head confirmed the drones were larger and contained destructive elements, leading to damage assessments and plant suspensions. Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, warned of potential cyberwarfare against Russia and urged NATO's support to defend Ukraine from attacks. The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has led to a rise in tensions, with both sides continuing military operations and escalating attacks.
Source: www.ntv.de
