Newsletter 21/03/2024
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Massive attack: Air defenses destroy two ballistic and 29 cruise missiles
Twelve people have been injured as a result of a Russian missile attack on Kyiv on the morning of March 21.
Almost all of the Russian missiles launched at the Ukrainian capital on March 21 targeted the facilities of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
Russia's missile attack on Ukraine on Match 21 has damaged 69 private houses, five apartment buildings and two schools in the Kyiv region.
Following missile attack on Kyiv, Russian volunteer fighters target Belgorod
After Russia launched a missile barrage at Kyiv overnight Thursday, the Svoboda Rossia (Freedom of Russia) Legion, an ethnic Russian unit that sided with Ukraine against the Kremlin invasion forces, launched strikes at Russia’s Belgorod.
Pro-Ukraine Russian volunteer fighters seek to expand operation on Russian soil
"Soon we will advance to other settlements as well. We call on Russians from all countries, people of all nationalities to join us and fight together against Putin's dictatorship. Only up in arms and together will we win and create a new Russian Federation – a strong, a peaceful country that is respected, where there’s no shame in being its citizen," said Siberian Battalion fighter, callsign Kholod.
Estonia announces new package of military aid to Ukraine
The head of the Ministry of Defense of Estonia, Hanno Pevkur, during a visit to Kyiv on Thursday, announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth EUR 20 million, which will include artillery ammunition, among other things.
War
Ammunition and air defense: CinC Syrskyi discusses Ukrainian army key needs with NATO delegation
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi met with a NATO delegation led by Admiral Rob Bauer, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee.
Russia launching more reconnaissance drones amid absence of A-50 planes - Humeniuk
According to Nataliia Humeniuk, a spokesperson for Ukraine's Operational Command South, warships were not involved in the latest nighttime missile attack on Ukraine, as Russian missile carriers have been at their bases for over a month.
Economy
War forces Ukraine to accelerate energy efficiency efforts – Fareniuk
Prior to the war, Ukraine began to implement energy saving technologies. Now, the war is forcing the country to speed up efforts in this area.
Politics
Hungary to block European Commission’s offer to give Ukraine profits off frozen Russian assets
The European Commission's proposal to donate to Ukraine profits derived from frozen Russian assets is unlikely to be approved at the EU Council starting today in Brussels. The reason is Hungary's position.
Czech Parliament brands Russia biggest security threat, reiterates support for Ukraine
The lower chamber of the Czech Parliament, the House of Representatives, designated Russia as Czechia’s main security threat and declared the need for continued support for Ukraine.
Defense
Australia joins 'drone coalition' for Ukraine
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles says that his country has joined a drone coalition for Ukraine.
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Explaining complex things in simple words:
Missile attack on big cities,
U.S. assistance,
human rights violations in temporarily occupied territories