Newsletter 10/05/2024
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Zelensky: Ukrainian forces stopped Russian offensive in Kharkiv sector this morning
"As of 07:00-08:00 this morning, a fierce artillery battle occurred. At the time, the Russian offensive was stopped," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
He added that the Ukrainian military was ready for such actions by the enemy.
Patriot missiles, armored vehicles and HIMARS: the Pentagon revealed the contents of the new aid package to Ukraine
The new package of military aid to Ukraine from the US side will include an expanded list of air defense systems, additional HIMARS systems, armored vehicles, anti-tank weapons, patrol boats, as well as other weapons.
Biden announced the allocation of $400 million in military aid to Ukraine
US President Joe Biden issued an order to allocate a new package of defense aid to Ukraine in the total amount of up to $400 million.
Canada allocates USD 55 million to strengthen Ukrainian air defence
Canada's Defence Minister Bill Blair announced on Friday that the country is allocating 76 million Canadian dollars (55.7 million US dollars) to a German-led initiative aimed at rapidly delivering air defence systems to Ukraine to repel Russian attacks.
Oil refinery in Russia's Kaluga region attacked by HUR drones - source
Drones of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) attacked an oil refinery in Russia's Kaluga region.
Investment projects worth over EUR 345M being implemented in Ukraine with support of KfW
Nine investment projects worth more than EUR 345 million are being implemented in Ukraine with the support of Germany’s state-owned investment and development bank KfW.
War
Kharkiv shows consequences of night shelling
An enemy missile hit a private residential area. The houses caught fire. Nearby private households and outbuildings were damaged... According to preliminary data, the enemy struck with an S-400 missile from the territory of the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation
In Kirovohrad region, man tried to correct enemy missiles at echelons of AFU via webcam
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a Russian informant who helped the invaders prepare a missile attack on the railway infrastructure of Kirovohrad region.
In case of detection of the rolling stock of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the defendant was to transmit their coordinates online to the aggressor to prepare a targeted attack on the railway line. The Russian invaders hoped to prevent the supply of Ukrainian weapons and ammunition to the frontline of the eastern and southern fronts.
Politics
President of Slovakia visits Moshchun
During her visit to Ukraine, Slovak President Zuzana Chaputova visited the village of Moshchun, Bucha district, Kyiv region.
USA, Europe jointly work to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s benefit – Department of State
The American side continues to work with European partners to ensure that the frozen Russian assets are used for Ukraine’s benefit.
Zelensky, Caputova discuss weapons, peace summit, EU accession
"This time in May and early June is dedicated to active diplomacy – our work for the Global Peace Summit. We are doing everything to ensure the presence and joint work of a truly global majority at the Summit, and this is very important. Together, we must work out the framework for the effectiveness of international law and force Russia to respect this law. I am grateful to the President for supporting this work," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Defense
Ukraine, Belgium start talks on security agreement
Today's round of negotiations was conducted by Ihor Zhovkva, deputy head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. The Belgian delegation was headed by Peter Moors, the chief of staff of the Belgian prime minister.
The parties discussed the text of the draft agreement and considered some of its clauses. They also agreed on the next round of negotiations.
Publications
Enemy’s Energy Terror and Ukrainian Responses: Facts, Prospects and Forecasts
The enemy continues with its attacks on energy infrastructure assets in Ukraine. Will Ukraine be able to recover and build back sufficient power capacity in time for the start of the next heating season, and what challenges are awaiting us…
Since spring this year, Russia has been aggressively bombarding Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and this at the time Ukraine lacks anti-aircraft and anti-missile defense capabilities to defend itself from Russian attacks, while our partners are in no hurry to help. Meanwhile, enemy attacks take advantage of a "window of opportunity" in order to inflict painful blows on Ukraine’s energy sector.
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Kyrylo Budanov personally honored an 81-year-old grandmother from Lutsk who helps sink Russian ships
Source: Official Telegram channel of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
81-year-old Tamara Lazarenko from Lutsk made social media 'explode' with her donations for drones for the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR). In response, GUR chief Kyrylo Budanov, impressed by Tamara Onufriivna's patriotic spirit, decided to thank her personally.
'When my pension comes in, I first donate for drones, then I buy medicine, and with what's left, I get treats,' says Mrs. Tamara as she methodically records all her donations in an old notebook. In a neighboring column, she keeps a list of the Russian ships that have been sunk thanks to the donations. Despite her modest pension, she always finds a way to support her army.
A video documenting the destroyed enemy equipment gathered hundreds of thousands of views and inspired other Ukrainians to follow the example of this grandmother from Volyn. The greeting from the chief Ukrainian intelligence officer nearly brought Tamara Onufriivna to tears.