Newsletter 22/04/2024
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Head of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine: We facing difficult period in May-June
"We are facing a rather difficult situation in the near future, according to our assessment. But it's not catastrophic, and we need to understand that. Armageddon is not going to happen, as many people are starting to say. But there will be problems from mid-May," he said Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov.
Russia to focus on disrupting Ukraine’s mobilization, delegitimizing state leadership - defense intel
In the near future, Russian hybrid attacks in the media space will be aimed at disrupting the ongoing mobilization effort and delegitimizing the Ukrainian military and political leadership in the eyes of average Ukrainians.
German MoD says another Patriot system to be sent to Ukraine ASAP
"Germany has already handed over numerous air defense systems, but the situation proves that Ukraine needs greater protection and the ability to repel long-range strikes, namely even before Russian warplanes launch their munitions," said the state secretary.
In Kharkiv, enemy hits television infrastructure facility, signal interruptions reported
The occupiers struck a television infrastructure facility in Kharkiv. During the alert, the employees were in the shelter. There were no casualties. At the moment, there are interruptions in the digital television signal.
The Dnipro district of Kherson after the morning shelling by the Russian army
A 44-year-old woman from Kherson was hit at a bus stop. She is currently in the hospital with blast and shrapnel injuries.
A private house was also hit by gunfire. Windows were shattered, and the walls, roof, gates, and garage were damaged.
Since the beginning of the day, four people have been injured in Kherson.
Dutch defense minister: Ukraine Defense Contact Group will meet on Apr 26
"There's going to be a Ramstein-format meeting this Friday," said Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren.
According to her, Putin can now be stopped in Ukraine by helping Kyiv with weapons, ammunition and finances.
"This means that everyone should participate," the minister said.
War
In Crimea, Russians cover warships with supply vessels - Ukrainian Navy
"I can note that the Russians continue to cover their combat units with supply vessels from the Black Sea Fleet. In principle, this is their tactic, which is almost new. Secondly, from the position of the Navy, I can only note that such incidents will continue to occur at the military infrastructure facilities of our enemy in our Crimea," said Dmytro Pletenchuk, spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy.
Russian war losses in Ukraine top 460,000
Russia's overall combat losses in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and April 22, 2024 amounted to about 460,260 troops, including 730 killed or wounded in action in the past 24 hours.
Defense
Air defense capabilities, munitions already being delivered to Ukraine – MoD Sweden
Last month, the Swedish Parliament approved the financing of another aid package for Ukraine in the amount of EUR 650 million, which provides for the supply of anti-aircraft defense systems and artillery shells that are already arriving in Ukraine.
Politics
NSDC to develop “Ukrainian Doctrine” - Secretary Lytvynenko
Oleksandr Lytvynenko, the recently appointed Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, said the Council would work on developing a Ukrainian doctrine on post-war planning.
Society
Prague rally voices support for "Estonian plan" to help Ukraine
In the center of the Czech capital, Prague, in the Old Town Square, a performance and rally were held in support of the EU military aid plan for Ukraine, put forward by Estonia.
Publication
Energy independence of Ukrainian business: path toward success and environmental protection
For the third year in a row, Ukraine celebrates the All-Ukrainian Day of the Environment in conditions of full-scale war. The Russians are purposefully destroying the energy infrastructure and causing irreparable damage to Ukraine's ecology. Meanwhile, responsible attitude toward the environment and introduction of green technology are among the requirements for Ukraine’s European integration. This is also about new prospects for improving and developing entrepreneurship, increasing exports in general, and, in general, this is a step toward future.
In such conditions, raising the level of awareness of Ukrainians regarding the preservation of environmental safety is of particular importance.
First of all, this applies to enterprises whose use of energy-saving and energy-efficient equipment has a great impact on reducing carbon emissions into the atmosphere.