Newsletter 20/11/2024
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Command post of Russia's North Group of Forces hit in Belgorod region – Ukraine intel/Video
According to Ukrainian military intelligence, residents of the area witnessed thick plumes of black smoke, detected its smell, and heard loud explosions.
Drones strike weapons arsenal in Russia's Novgorod region
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) attacked a weapons arsenal in Russia's Novgorod region, which stores artillery shells, mines for mortars, missiles for the Grad, Smerch and Uragan multiple rocket launchers, Iskanders, North Korean-made KN-23s, missiles for the S-300 and S-400 air defense systems, and ammunition for the Tor system.
Bloomberg: Ukraine fires Storm Shadow missiles at Russia for first time
“The UK approved the use of Storm Shadow missiles in response to Russia deploying North Korean troops in its war against Ukraine, a move the British government considered to be an escalation,” according to the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
As noted, Russian propaganda Telegram channels are reporting that Storm Shadow debris was found in the Kursk region, while two missiles were intercepted over Yeysk, a Black Sea port in Krasnodar Krai. This information has not been officially confirmed.
Russian forces execute encircled Ukrainian defenders in Kursk region
The ombudsman said that he had already sent official letters to the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross regarding this war crime.
Russians execute five more Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk region
The reported war crime occurred on November 10 near the village of Novodmytrivka in the Donetsk region. Operational data indicates that Russian soldiers captured two Ukrainian defenders during an assault on Ukrainian fortifications. The captives were forced to undress and marched through a forest at gunpoint, where they were subsequently executed.
Germany sends another military aid package to Ukraine
In particular, Germany transferred 47 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP) (previously, it was 26 units) and ammunition for infantry fighting vehicles MARDER; one air surveillance radar TRML-4D (14 radars have already been transferred); self-propelled howitzers Panzerhaubitze 2000 with spare parts (in addition to 20 sent before).
The package also includes 40,000 rounds 155mm ammunition and four self-propelled howitzers Panzerhaubitze 2000 with spare parts.
U.S. announces $275M in new military aid to Ukraine
The new security assistance package includes:
Ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS);
155mm and 105mm artillery ammunition;
60mm and 81mm mortar rounds;
Unmanned Aerial Systems;
Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) missiles;
Javelin and AT-4 anti-armor systems;
Small arms and ammunition;
Demolitions equipment and munitions;
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear protective equipment; and
Spare parts, ancillary equipment, services, training, and transportation.
Denmark allocates EUR 130M for weapons production in Ukraine
Denmark has allocated EUR 130 million for weapons production in Ukraine, including missiles and drones. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen made this announcement during our joint meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Russia may share nuclear technology with North Korea for military support - Sybiha
"North Korea already supplied to Russia ballistic missiles. And yesterday, or two days ago, in New York, we had special Security Council meeting dedicated to 1,000 days of Russian aggression. And during this meeting, we demonstrated the piece of the North Korean ballistic missiles, they supplied. And the question here is, what North Korea expects for this supplying of military troops and ballistic missiles? We are confident that we could speak about nuclear technologies. We could speak about the contribution of Russia to increase their capacities, especially defense industry capacities," said Minister for Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha.
War
Military counterintelligence officers of the SBU hit 67 units of enemy heavy weapons
Russians trying to sow panic in Ukraine in wake of foreign embassies’ shutdown - watchdog
The Russians are attempting to incite panicky moods among Ukrainians against the backdrop of today’s shutdown announcements by several embassies amid a possible Russian strike alert.
"The Russians had been preparing for strikes in the cold season – this is their tactic," admitted Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council.
"They stocked up on missiles, prepared their aviation and navy. Their bet is on cruise and ballistic missiles, as well as drones, to deplete our air defense. These plans come as no surprise, we are aware of them and we have warned of them," said Kovalenko.
Biden approves provision of antipersonnel mines to Ukraine - WP
Ukrainian military sees no threat from North Korean troops in Kursk region
50,000 Ukrainian soldiers trained in Britain under Operation Interflex
Umerov honors servicewomen who shot down Russian Kh-101 missile
Ombudsman: Russia still giving no information on captured journalist Khyliuk
Life of civilians in the frontline Donetsk region
Politics
Putin ready to discuss ceasefire in Ukraine with Trump, but on own terms - media
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is ready to discuss a truce agreement for Ukraine with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, but has ruled out any significant territorial concessions and is insisting that Kyiv abandon its bid to join NATO.
According to interlocutors, Putin may generally agree to freeze the conflict along the existing front lines. At the same time, three sources noted that options for dividing the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhia and Kherson regions, which Russia now claims its own but does not fully control are on the table.
Russia may also be open to withdrawing from the relatively small patches of territory it controls in Kharkiv and Mykolaiv regions, the two officials said. At the same time, Russia’s stance on Crimea remains unchanged as Moscow insists the peninsula shall not be the subject of negotiations, Russian officials said.
Sybiha on cooperation with Trump administration: Ukraine supports "peace through strength" concept
Ukraine sees opportunities in cooperation with Donald Trump’s future administration to speed up the process of achieving a just and comprehensive peace.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha said this during a joint press conference with his Austrian counterpart in Vienna on Wednesday, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
"President Zelensky and President-elect Trump, they already established direct contacts. That's important. Now teams are working on establishing also direct working realistic channels to exchange views on different pending issues," Sybiha said, commenting on the issue of Ukraine's cooperation with the upcoming U.S. administration.
Zelensky holds phone call with Tusk: Poland is preparing another support package
Scholz sees G20 resolution on Russia's war in Ukraine as “too soft”
"He is stronger": Zelensky on whether Trump can force Putin to end war