Newsletter 07/08/2024
Daily news digest
German military expert: developments in Kursk region yield operational effect
"Ukraine's successes in Kursk region bear not only a symbolic meaning, but also have a military-strategic or at least operational effect," noted the former colonel of the Bundeswehr General Staff.
War
Launch of Army+ app, war plans: Zelensky holds meetings with government, defense officials
"Today, there were also several important meetings with our government officials. First of all, we are preparing to launch Army+, our new digital achievement, which will certainly simplify the daily tasks for most commanders of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. And later for every warrior as well. We will present everything soon," he said.
Kremlin will be forced to announce large-scale mobilization in 2025 or end war - Budanov
According to Budanov, the Kremlin will take its time "because the Russian leadership thinks that large-scale mobilization can seriously shake the political situation." According to him, problems with human resources in Russia began about three months ago. Before that, there were no problems, Budanov said. , Ukrinform reports, citing Forbes Ukraine.
Forensic experts confirm violent nature of Ukrainian POW’s death in Russian colony
A forensic study established that the Ukrainian prisoner of war, Oleksandr Ishchenko of the Azov Regiment, was brutally murdered in Russian captivity, which strikes yet another blow to international law.
Russian forces did not enter Toretsk, all attacks repelled – Donetsk region governor
"The enemy did not enter the city of Toretsk, he is not there. During the day, the occupier made 14 attempts to storm the city of Toretsk, as well as the villages of Niu-York and Pivnichne. Thanks to our defenders, all enemy attacks were repelled," he said.
"Want to Find" project receives over 20K search inquiries for Russian MIAs
More than 20,000 application have been filed with the "Want to Find" project that offers assistance in searching for the Russian military personnel who went missing in action in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s military refutes fake story discrediting military call-up campaign
Operational Command West came out with a public statement debunking a fake report falsely claiming that military draft officials mobilized a university freshman on a train trip.
Ukraine orders mandatory evacuation from 23 settlements in Sumy region
Mandatory evacuation of 6,000 civilians is being carried out in five communities of the Sumy district in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region.
Ukrainian scouts destroy enemy equipment, fortifications on Tendra Spit
Explaining
Explaining complex things in simple words: Events in Russia's Kursk region, Niger diplomatic demarche, successful military operation
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
Politics
Niger severs diplomatic ties with Ukraine, following Mali’s suit
The government of Niger has severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine in "solidarity with the government and people of Mali" and in connection with Kyiv’s alleged support for "terrorist groups".
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