The epicenter of the war in Ukraine is the eastern front and for those defending their territory the situation has “considerably worsened”. The admission came directly from the head of the Kiev armed forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, as a warning of how real the risk of defeat is. The issue is always that of the structural inferiority in terms of men compared to the Russians and the lack of weapons and ammunition, and for this reason the Western allies are trying to take action. The initiative was taken by Germany, which announced the sending of a new Patriot system for anti-aircraft defense, to stem the incessant drone raids which in recent days have returned to focus on Ukrainian energy networks
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Kiev: “Moscow is preparing a provocation at the Zaporizhzhia power plant”
“Russian terrorists will carry out a ‘false flag’ provocation at the nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia“. This was stated by the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, citing intelligence data.
“Russia is the only terrorist in the world who holds a nuclear power plant hostage and uses it to blackmail Ukraine and the entire world. No one else, except Russian terrorists, has brought the world so close to the brink of a deliberate radioactive catastrophe,” reads a Facebook message cited by Ukrinform.
According to the General Staff, in the last few weeks alone, Russia has attempted several times to shift responsibility for the use of drones to attack nuclear power plant facilities onto Ukraine. “These are deliberate Russian actions that continue the Russian practice of blackmailing our country and the entire international community at the risk of a catastrophe,” the statement said.
Russian ship with hypersonic missiles in the Mediterranean for an exercise
A Russian Navy frigate equipped with hypersonic missiles entered the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal as part of a scheduled exercise. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported this in a note, explaining that the “Marshal Shaposhnikov” ship of the Pacific Fleet “continues to carry out its assigned tasks as part of a long sea voyage”.
Yesterday – continues the press release – the frigate “carried out a business visit to the Egyptian port of Safaga, where diplomatic protocol events took place, sports competitions, recreational activities for the crew and replenishment of the ship’s material reserves were organised. “. In the Mediterranean Sea, the ship “will operate according to the previously approved fleet combat training plan.”
Putin: “Our forces are advancing in the direction of Kupyansk”
Russian military forces are advancing in the direction of Kupyansk, the situation on the front line has improved, the Ministry of Defense announced. The clashes occurred in the settlements of Sinkovka and Zagoruykovka in the Kharkiov region, Stelmakhovka in the Luhansk region, and in Terny, Donetsk region. Improvements are also claimed in the direction of Yuzhno Donetsk.
Zelensky: “The world must respond united against Russia and Iran”
“Ukraine condemns Iran’s attack on Israel using drones and “Shahed” missiles. We in Ukraine know very well the horror of similar attacks by Russia, which uses the same “Shahed” drones and Russian missiles, the same tactics as mass air strikes.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky writes this on X. “Every effort must be made to prevent further escalation in the Middle East. Iran’s actions threaten the entire region and the world, just as Russia’s actions threaten a broader conflict, and the obvious collaboration between the two regimes in spreading terror must face a resolute and united response from the world.”
Kiev condemns Iran attack, ‘unacceptable actions’
The Foreign Ministry of Ukraine strongly condemns the massive Iranian attacks against the State of Israel. This is what we read in a note published on its website, as reported by Ukrinform.
“Such actions are completely unacceptable, irresponsible and carry the risk of a further unprecedented escalation of the situation in the Middle East. It is extremely important to make every effort to prevent the confrontation from escalating into a large-scale regional conflict,” the ministry who stressed that this attack demonstrates once again the importance of mobilizing all the power of the free world to defend the global borders of democracy.
Russian frigate with supersonic missiles enters the Mediterranean
A Russian navy frigate equipped with Kinzhal supersonic missiles has entered the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal as part of a planned exercise, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. The ministry said in a statement that the ship “Marshal Shaposhnikov” will continue to carry out the tasks assigned to it in the expedition plan.
Two dead in Kherson in Ukrainian attacks
Two people have been killed by Ukrainian attacks on Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine’s Kherson region, Russian-installed regional head Vladimir Saldo said on Sunday. Another person was injured, he wrote on the Telegram messaging app. Reuters was unable to independently verify the account of events on the ground.
Russian raids against Kharkiv
Raid with Iranian-made Russian drones during the night against Kharkiv, the Ukrainian authorities announced. “Kharkiv is a dangerous area,” denounced mayor Ihor Terekhov, specifying that the attacks targeted critical infrastructure in the city. Ukrainian forces intercepted 10 Russian drones over the region. Moscow’s forces have stepped up attacks on Kharkiv since mid-last month
Germany: Scholz’s visit to China begins
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in China on a visit aimed at strengthening economic relations with Berlin’s main trading partner. Scholz landed Sunday morning in the megacity Chongqing along with a large delegation of ministers and businessmen, Chinese state television CCTV reported.
“China remains an important economic partner,” Scholz told reporters on Friday, adding that he would seek more competitive conditions for German companies operating in the Asian giant.
Kiev: almost 900 Russian soldiers killed in 24 hours
The Ukrainian Defense Forces say they have killed 890 Russian servicemen in the last 24 hours. The total losses attributed by Kiev to the enemy since the start of the invasion in February 2022 thus rises to 453,650. The Ukrainian media, including Ukrinform, write this, citing the latest bulletin from the military leaders.
Zelensky: negotiations with Berlin for Iris-T missiles
Ukraine is in negotiations with Germany to secure an additional Iris-T air defense system and other missiles for the systems it already possesses: President Volodymyr Zelensky said this yesterday evening, after Berlin announced in the morning that it will supply a new Patriot system for defense against Russian air attacks in Kiev. “Germany’s leadership is truly heartfelt and thanks to it we will be able to save thousands of lives and give Ukraine greater protection from Russian terrorism,” Zelensky added in his daily address to the country published on the website of the Kiev presidency.
Russian drone hits ambulance in Kharkiv, one injured
One person was injured in a Russian attack that hit an ambulance yesterday in the Ukrainian city of Kupiansk, in the northeastern Kharkiv region. This was announced by the regional military administration, cited by the local media. The vehicle was apparently hit by an explosive launched by a drone, the authorities explain. The injured person is the driver of the ambulance, a 58-year-old man. (
Russian bombs on Donetsk, at least 3 dead and 4 injured
Russian forces attacked several settlements in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk oblast yesterday, killing at least three people and wounding four others. This was reported by the regional authorities, cited by the local media. The Donetsk prosecutor’s office explained that the Russian attacks hit residential areas in the communities of Pokrovsk and Volnovakha, and Ocheretyne. In the latter, a five-storey residential building collapsed after being hit by a Kab-500 guided bomb.
Russian attacks in the Zaporizhzhia region, 2 injured
Two people were injured in attacks by Russian forces that hit the Ukrainian city of Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region yesterday. This was announced by governor Ivan Fedorov, quoted by the local media.
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