Newsletter 01/05/2024
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U.S. Senate passes Russian uranium import ban
The Senate voted on Tuesday evening to approve legislation banning the import of enriched uranium from Russia, sending the measure to the White House which has said it supports efforts to block the Kremlin's shipments of the reactor fuel.
Fire at Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery after overnight drone attack
In the early hours of Wednesday, a number of drones attacked the Ryazan Oil Refinery that went ablaze after at least two explosions.
The Russian army fired anti-aircraft missiles at Zolochiv in the Kharkiv region
A man of 64 and a 38-year-old woman were killed - local residents who were in a car in the area of the Guided aerial bomb (GAB) hit.
Prosecutor's Office: Russians attacked Kharkiv with new bombs
On May 1, Russia struck Kharkiv with UIGM D30 ammunition, with hits recorded in two districts.
Explosions heard in all districts of occupied Mariupol - city council
According to preliminary information from the Mariupol resistance movement, explosions were heard at a base of the Russian occupiers near Mariupol - along the line from the village of Shevchenko to the village of Ahrobaza.
Nepalese mercenaries desert Russian army en masse - intelligence
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (GUR) announces the mass desertion of mercenaries from Nepal from the Russian army units fighting in Ukraine.
War
Russia has over 700 Tsirkon, Oniks, Kh-69, Kalibr missiles - HUR
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has reported the approximate stockpiles of Tsirkon, Oniks, Kh-69, and Kalibr missiles in Russia, as well as the pace of their production.
Three killed as Russia hits Odesa with ballistic missiles
Russian troops attacked Ukraine's southern port city of Odesa with ballistic missiles late on April 30, killing three people.
Russian invaders complete rotation on Kupiansk axis, renew assaults
In the Kupiansk operational area, the Russian invasion forces resumed the attacks having replenished their units over the past two months.
Ukrainian special forces destroy two Russian Buk systems in Sumy sector
Operators from the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed two Russian Buk anti-aircraft missile systems in the Sumy sector.
To replace the disabled Buk system, Russian forces delivered another system that was again hit by SOF operators. As a result, two Russian anti-aircraft missile systems were destroyed.
Source: Official channel of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Ukrainian special operations fighters land Russian reconnaissance drone in Sumy region
Operators of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have landed in the Chernihiv region a Russian Tachyon unmanned aerial vehicle, which was conducting reconnaissance of an area near the Russian-Ukrainian border.
Politics
CoE takes another step toward setting up Special Tribunal
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe instructed the Secretary General to draft documents that will lead to the conclusion of an agreement with Ukraine on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Russian crime of aggression.
Defense
Ukraine has already received Western weapons with permission to strike inside Russia – Latvian FM
"There are countries that have provided those weapons without conditions to Ukraine. Of course, not everything is said aloud, and it's even better that it's not said aloud until a certain time. The main thing is that there is an effect on the battlefield. Because here there are various choices: saying things aloud or just doing the right thing," said Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze.
Economy
Russia facing fuel problem over Ukrainian drone attacks - Politico
According to the Russian government's figures, diesel prices for Russian consumers have skyrocketed, rising almost 10 percent in the past week alone. Petrol costs have also hit a six-month high, up more than 20 percent from the start of the year as supply tightens and more and more facilities are forced to suspend production.
Publication
Solar Power Generation Unit on Top of Irpin Lyceum: Not Only About Energy Efficiency
On April 18, the results of a fundamentally new reconstruction effort for local educational facilities damaged at the outset of the large-scale invasion two years ago were solemnly presented in Irpin, Kyiv region. A solar power generation unit with an energy storage system was installed on the roof of the reconstructed Irpin Lyceum No. 1. The plant will allow reducing the school’s annual electricity consumption by 30-40% and, in case of blackouts, keeping the educational process running.