Newsletter 19/04/2024
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Death toll from Russian attack on Dnipropetrovsk region rises to nine
In the City of Dnipro, a Russian missile hit a five-storey residential building, demolishing several floors.
The number of people killed in Russian missile strikes on Ukraine's southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region has increased to nine after a wounded child died in the hospital.
"A child who was seriously injured during today's massive enemy attack on the Dnipropetrovsk died in the hospital. So far, the death toll has increased to nine, including three children," said the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office said this in a post on Telegram.
Air Force commander says Russian Tu-22M3 bomber destroyed by Ukrainian forces
The anti-aircraft missile units of the Ukrainian Air Force and the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate have destroyed a Russian Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bomber, a carrier of Kh-22 cruise missiles.
“Instant karma”: Video posted of Russian bomber going down right after attacking Ukraine
Russia-Iran partnership taking on features of military alliance - Yermak
The partnership between Russia and Iran is taking on the features of a military alliance, so the world should develop an action plan based on the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
Zelensky inspects construction of fortifications in Donetsk region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting on the security situation and inspected the construction of fortifications as part of a working trip to the eastern Donetsk region.
The head of state announced this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.
"In the Donetsk region, I held a meeting on the regional security situation and the protection of people," he wrote.
Video: Official Telegram channel of the President of Ukraine
Zelensky listened to reports by Commander of the Ukrainian Joint Forces, General Yurii Sodol, Donetsk regional governor Vadym Filashkin, and the heads of the regional directorates of the Security Service of Ukraine and National Polic.
"I inspected the construction of fortifications. Maximum efforts must be focused on this sector," he emphasized.
Zelensky thanked all those who defend the country and people.
"I thank everyone who works for Ukraine on a daily basis," the head of state summed up.
War
Russians attack port infrastructure in Odesa region
The Russian army launched a missile attack on the port infrastructure in Ukraine's southern Odesa region on the afternoon of Friday, April 19, injuring a man.
Defense
Ohryzko: ATACMS missiles will allow Ukraine to accelerate Russia's defeat
Long-range ATACMS missiles will allow Ukraine to accelerate Russia's defeat, and the recent "explosive" events in Dzhankoy are a vivid example of this.
Politics
Bulgarian president does not approve new foreign minister with pro-Ukrainian stance
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has refused to approve Daniel Mitov as acting foreign minister.
Mitov is known for his pro-Western and pro-Ukrainian position, while Radev opposes providing assistance to Ukraine.
Former Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov had previously expressed concerns that Dimitrov could promote pro-Russian interests in the government, adding that such a policy on the part of Bulgaria could bring Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban out of isolation regarding the country's position on Ukraine.
Society
Ukrainian students to present in six countries 'song without words' about peace
A group of Ukrainian students will hold an audio performance in six countries across Europe to draw the attention of Europeans to the fragility of peace.
"Against the background of Eurovision - a festival that has united the world with competing songs for 68 years, the activists decided to unite the world with one song that does not need contests. A song about peace that does not contain a single word. This alternative musical composition best reflects the slogan of Eurovision — United by Music. In this way, Ukrainian young people thank the European community and call for continued support," the organizers said.
Economy
Since February 2022, Ukraine has attracted $72 billion in budget support from G7 countries and EU
Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukraine has attracted about USD 72 billion in budget support. The country has received about USD 72 billion in budget support from the G7 countries and the European Union.
Publication
Bill on support for Ukraine;
Ukraine increases defence production;
deficit in energy system of Ukraine.
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.