Kremlin: “Germany increases direct and indirect involvement in the conflict”
Germany plays an active role in «pumping arms to Ukraine» and this «increases its direct and indirect involvement in the conflict». This was stated by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commenting on the supply of Leopard tanks.
Kuleba, Kiev’s EU and NATO membership brings security for 10 years
“The future of Euro-Atlantic security is determined on the battlefield in Ukraine, and our country’s entry into the EU and NATO will complete the redesign of the world’s security architecture and guarantee the security of the European continent for ten years.” . This was stated by the Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, speaking at the ministerial event of the Adriatic Charter at the invitation of his Macedonian colleague Buyar Osmani, reports the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry. «The Adriatic Charter has contributed to the accession of the Balkan states to NATO. Ukraine is currently on its way to becoming a member of the Alliance, so we understand how important that is,” the minister noted. Kuleba then underlined that today Ukraine “is a donor of security for the entire Euro-Atlantic community. With the military support of partners, the Ukrainian people and armed forces are now holding back Russia, which is the most destructive and aggressive power in modern history.”
WSJ, Russia in exchange for drones supplies Iran with cyber weapons
Russia is helping Iran acquire advanced digital surveillance capabilities and Tehran is seeking deeper cooperation on cyber warfare, people familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal, adding another layer to a burgeoning military alliance that the US sees it as a threat. The potential cooperation in cyber warfare comes after Iran sold drones to Russia for use in Ukraine, agreed to supply short-range missiles as well, and shipped tanks and artillery shells to Russia, according to US and Iranian officials. battle. Tehran is seeking cyber help alongside what US and Iranian officials say are requests for dozens of elite Russian attack helicopters and fighter jets and aid for its long-range missile program .
Kiev, 24 air raids and 12 Russian missile raids in the last 24 hours
In the last 24 hours the Russians have conducted 12 rocket raids, 24 air raids and 55 rocket attacks. This was announced by the Ukrainian General Staff in the latest update, specifying that a raid on the city of Slovyansk damaged buildings and private houses, causing victims. An air strike on Bersyslav damaged civilian infrastructure. According to the update, Russian forces also conducted strikes with 15 Iranian-made Shahed-136 kamikaze drones, 14 of which were destroyed.
«Nuclear weapons in Belarus response to NATO»
The Foreign Ministry of Belarus said it was forced to host Russian tactical nuclear weapons on its territory in response to the growing aggressiveness of NATO countries that threaten the security of Belarus itself. «The unilateral coercive measures in the political and economic fields add up to the growing military potential of the countries close to NATO right on our borders. Belarus takes forced retaliatory measures to strengthen its security and defence,” the defense ministry said, according to TASS reports.
The 007 Gb: Moscow heavy tank losses at Avdiivka
The Russian 10th Tank Regiment probably lost most of its assets trying to encircle the city of Avdiivka, in eastern Ukraine: the British Ministry of Defense writes in its daily intelligence update. In recent days, Russia has continued to give priority to the operation to encircle the city from the south, reads the report published on Twitter. However, Russian forces made only marginal progress at the cost of heavy losses of armored vehicles. The regiment, the London experts explain, is part of the 3rd Army Corps, the first major new formation formed by Russia to support the invasion of Ukraine since August 2022. According to numerous public reports, this Army Corps he recorded instances of indiscipline and low morale among his forces which, despite a probable period of training in Belarus, still appear to show limited combat effectiveness. The 10th Tank Regiment’s losses, the report concludes, are likely due in large part to tactically flawed frontal assaults, similar to the failed ones recently launched around the town of Vugledar.
Kiev: the Russians have kidnapped over 4,000 Ukrainian orphaned children
Russian forces abducted a total of 4,390 Ukrainian children who were orphaned, single-parented or without parental care: the Ukrainian minister for the reintegration of the occupied territories, Irina Vereshchuk, said on TV, as reported by RBC-Ukraine. Vereshchuk explained that the children are now in the occupied territories or in Russia and that the Kiev government is collecting evidence of the kidnappings and illegal deportations to submit them to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Moscow tests Moskit missiles in the Sea of Japan
Russia has carried out a test of anti-ship missiles in the Sea of Japan: the Moscow Defense Ministry announced it, as reported by international media. The ministry said two boats launched a simulated missile attack on an enemy dummy warship about 100 kilometers away. The target, he stressed, was successfully hit by two Moskit cruise missiles. The Moskit is a supersonic anti-ship cruise missile with conventional and nuclear warhead capabilities.
Drone attack on Kiev: explosions and fires
Explosions and fires occurred in Kiev last night, caused by a Russian drone attack. This was announced by the local authorities, quoted by the Kyiv Independent. The military administration of the Ukrainian capital oblast has announced that it has shot down all the unmanned aircraft used by the Moscow forces for the attack, which took place shortly after 10 pm local time (9 pm in Italy) The firefighters intervened in the Sviatoshynskyi and Obolonskyi districts of Kiev. No casualties or injuries were reported, according to mayor Vitalii Klitschko.
