Newsletter 08/04/2024
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Ukrainian hackers destroy data center used by Russian defense industry enterprises, Gazprom, Rosneft
Ukrainian hackers, linked to the Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) cyber department, have destroyed a data center used by Russian industrial giants. Among them are Gazprom, Lukoil, Telecom, and leading Russian defense industry enterprises.
No reports of significant damage after drone explosion at ZNPP - defense intel
"There are Russian troops and heavy weapons on the plant’s premises, strikes are regularly launched from the plant, as well as drones. Part of the premises has been mined. This is what we can state," added the GUR representative.
Ukraine, eight other nations align with EU sanctions over Russian aggression
Ukraine and eight other nations from among candidate countries and members of the European Free Trade Area (EFTA) aligned with the decision of the EU Council of March 12, 2024, which expanded the list of persons and entities subject to EU sanctions for violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, extending them for another six months, until September 2024.
Russian troops advancing on Avdiivka axis - ISW
Russian invasion forces have advanced west of Avdiivka while positional battles continue in the Kreminna area region, northwest of Bakhmut, on the section of the administrative border of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, and near Krynky on the eastern bank of the Dnipro in Kherson region.
Denmark contributes almost $6M to restore Ukraine's energy sector
Denmark has announced the allocation of DKK 40 million (over $5.8 million) to restore Ukrainian energy systems damaged by Russia's massive attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure.
War
Russian bombs kill one, injure five in Sumy region
In Zaporizhzhia, Russian missile targeting enterprise kills three
Enemy attacks Bilozerka in Kherson region with drone, civilian injured
Enemy UAV hit logistics and transportation facility in Odesa region
Russians shell Donetsk region 10 times in one day - one person injured, houses damaged
Two people injured in Nikopol due to Russian shelling
Defense
Ukraine increasing defense capabilities along entire border line with Russia, Belarus – border guards
"If we talk about the border with Belarus, on the other side we do not see that Russia has any forces to invade our country," The Operational Command South said this in a post on Facebook.
Unfortunately, Belarus continues to support the aggressor state that launched a war against the Ukrainian state, "so this area remains a threat."
Politics
Canada filling the gap in support for Ukraine amid drop in U.S. aid - Freeland
"In March, Canada sent $2 billion in urgent budget financing support to Ukraine at a time when the U.S […] has been unable to step up and provide support for Ukraine. We were there to fill the gap," Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland
Fact Check
Explaining complex things in simple words:
Provocations at ZNPP;
flooding in Russia;
negotiation initiatives.
Video
Missile ship "Serpukhov" burned out in Russia
On April 7, 2024, on the territory of the enemy's naval base in the city of Baltiysk, Kaliningrad region of Russia, the missile ship "Serpukhov" was disabled due to a fire.
"Serpukhov" is a Russian ship of project 21631 "Buyan-m", launched by the aggressor state in 2015.
Due to the fire inside the rocket ship, its communications and automation equipment were completely destroyed.
Restoration of combat capability "Serpukhov" will require a long time.