Newsletter 04/09/2024
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Attack on Lviv: 47 injured hospitalized, seven killed, people may be trapped under rubble
At dawn on September 4, the Russian army launched a rocket attack on Lviv. Residential buildings were set on fire and two schools were damaged. After the completion of the rescue operations, seven dead, including a girl named Emilia, seven years old, and 64 injured, as well as 12 rescued people were reported.
After today's attack, only the man in this photo remains alive.
Yevheniia (his wife) and their three daughters — Yaryna, Darina and Emilia — died in their own home.
In Lviv, Thursday, September 5, is declared a day of mourning.
Air defenses destroy four Kh-101 missiles, three Iskander missiles, 22 Shahed drones overnight
In total, the Air Force's radio engineering troops detected and tracked 42 aerial targets: two Kh-47 M2 Kinzhal hypersonic ballistic missiles launched from MiG-31K aircraft from the airspace of Russia’s Tula region; two Kh-22 cruise missiles launched from Tu-22M3 aircraft from the airspace over the Black Sea; six Kh-101 cruise missiles from Tu-95MS aircraft from the airspace of Russia’s Volgograd region; three Iskander-K cruise missiles from the territory of temporarily occupied Crimea; 29 Shahed-131/136 attack UAVs (launch areas in the Kursk region).
Scholz says Germany to deliver 17 IRIS-T systems to Ukraine
The chancellor noted that IRIS-T proved to be very effective in Ukraine’s defense struggle.
"In Ukraine to date, IRIS-T has shot down more than 250 missiles, drones, and cruise missiles, thus saving countless lives. The system demonstrates an impressive accuracy rate of 95 percent," the head of government said.
War
In F-16 crash inquiry, Ukraine plays key role - Pentagon
The U.S. Department of Defense chose not to comment on the details of the F16 incident in Ukraine, emphasizing that the Ukrainian side plays the leading role in the ongoing probe.
Like any sovereign nation where a similar incident occurs, Ukraine plays a leading role in the investigation, Pentagon spokesman General Patrick Ryder noted, adding that he has no further comments to the media regarding the recent incident in Ukraine involving an F-16 fighter jet donated by partners.
Russians hit Shyroka Balka in Kherson region, civilians wounded
EU to increase military support for Ukraine in response to Russian missile strikes
Russians launch 268 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region, woman injured
Politics
Ukraine, Ireland sign bilateral agreement
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Taoiseach of Ireland Simon Harris signed an Agreement on Support for Ukraine and Cooperation between the two countries. Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ireland has provided humanitarian, stabilization, and non-lethal military aid to Ukraine, totaling approximately €380 million. This year, Ireland has committed to providing an additional €128 million in non-lethal military support and at least €40 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
Vilnius and Warsaw ready to train Ukrainian military at LitPolUkrbrig base
Ukraine counts on Ireland's support in use of long-range weapons – Shmyhal
Zelensky names four countries from which Ukraine expects permits on long-range strikes
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Kuleba files resignation letter
Parliament is set to consider the motion at one of its upcoming meetings, the parliament speaker added in a caption to the snapshot of Kuleba’s letter.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday announced personnel changes in the Cabinet of Ministers and the Presidential Office, explaining them by the need to strengthen some areas of the government.
The president said in an address to the nation he was “counting on a slightly different weight for certain areas of our foreign and domestic policy.”
Parliament dismisses Minister for Strategic Industries Kamyshin
Verkhovna Rada dismisses Strilets as environmental protection minister
Parliament dismisses Vice PM for European Integration Stefanishyna
Parliament fails to approve resignation of State Property Fund Head Koval
U.S. State Department comments on Putin's visit to Mongolia
"We don’t believe any country should give Putin a platform to promote his war of aggression against Ukraine. We do expect Mongolia to adhere to its commitment and its support for the principles of the UN Charter, including sovereignty and territorial integrity," said the spokesman for the State Department.
He emphasized that the United States insists on the observance of these principles throughout the world.
At the same time, Miller expressed his understanding of the situation in which Mongolia itself found itself - "a much smaller country between two neighbors", Russia and China. In this context, the representative of the State Department assured that the United States will continue to support Mongolia. However, according to Miller, it is important that this country comply with international obligations.
Society
Kharkiv paying last respect to 18-year-old artist Veronika Kozhushko killed in Russian attack
In Kharkiv, parents, relatives, friends, representatives of the artists’ community paid their last respect to 18-year-old artist Veronika Kozhushko, who died as a result of the Russian attack on August 30.