Newsletter 22/11/2024
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Ukraine’s raid into Kursk region foils Russia's offensive plans toward Zaporizhzhia - source
After Ukraine’s Armed Forces in August launched an incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, Russia presumably called off the offensive on Zaporizhzhia as they were forced to transfer one of their most combat-ready units from southern Ukraine back to Russia.
Ukraine in talks with U.S. to obtain arms capable of intercepting ICBMs - source
The interlocutor also suggested it could be a matter of upgrading Patriot systems or obtaining Aegis systems.
How to force Putin to peace: Sybiha outlines Ukraine's plan
There can be no appeasement policy regarding Russia. The only way to achieve peace is through the demonstration of strength, and Ukraine has a clear plan to make this "path to peace through strength" as effective as possible in cooperation with its partners.
Ukrainian MFA comments on Putin's statement on Dnipro strike
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has commented on Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's statement about the use of a medium-range ballistic missile during Russia’s attack on Dnipro, calling his speech another evidence and de facto admission of guilt in the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
Russian military execute five Ukrainian POWs near Vuhledar
The Russian military executed five Ukrainian defenders who had been captured near Vuhledar, Donetsk region.
As noted, Russian invaders were storming the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near the city on October 2. During the offensive, they captured five unarmed defenders.
The Russian military killed one POW in a forest belt, while others were taken to the road at gunpoint, where they were shot dead.
War
Russians strike Dnipro with ballistic missile, likely from Kedr complex – Ukrainian intel
The missile's flight time from its launch site in Astrakhan region to impact in Dnipro was 15 minutes.
The missile was equipped with six warheads, each containing six submunitions. Its speed during the terminal phase exceeded Mach 11.
Key developers of the Kedr missile system include:
Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology Corporation, Moscow
Federal Scientific and Production Center Titan-Barricades, Volgograd
Main Special Construction Bureau Prozhektor, Moscow
Suzurye Concern, Voronezh
Research and Production Enterprise Spetsenergomekhanika, Moscow
Research Center for Special Equipment and Conversion Kontinent, Moscow
Testing of the Kedr system was conducted at Russia's Fourth State Central Inter-Service Testing Ground (Kapustin Yar, Astrakhan region) in October 2023 and June 2024.
Oreshnik missile strike on Dnipro does not indicate risk of nuclear weapons use - ISW
Nearly 580K Russian troops engaged in hostilities against Ukraine - defense intel
Ukraine’s Armed Forces plan to switch to corps system - source
Sweden to finance production of Ukrainian long-range drones – Umerov
Air defenses shot down 64 Russian UAVs since start of day - General Staff
Russian attacks on NPP substations: Ukraine urges IAEA to take more drastic measures
On November 17, 2024, Russia deliberately targeted the critical substations, which had been recognized by the IAEA as essential for the safety of NPPs.
“It is critical to take more drastic measures against Russia. Otherwise, it looks like a waste of time. After the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) highlighted the importance of these plants, the level of attacks is increasing. Another wave of massive attacks only confirms the seriousness of the situation,” said Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko.
Politics
Russian propaganda fabricates 'The Economist' cover about 'beginning' of World War III
Russian propagandists created counterfeit cover of renowned British magazine to disseminate nuclear threats aimed at Western audiences
According to these propagandists, the issue's supposed theme is that Western approval for Ukraine's long-range strikes deep into Russian territory marks "the beginning of World War III"…
Strike on Ukraine with new ballistic missile sign of Putin's desperation – former Bundeswehr colonel
"From a military point of view, firing this intercontinental ballistic missile with a range of 6000 km at a target just 100 km from the front is nonsensical. The threat to Ukrainian civilians and military from Russian guided bombs is much greater. This is more of a desperate reaction from Putin to the launch of ATACMS and Storm Shadow/Scalp cruise missiles at military targets in Russia, because Ukraine has achieved significant military-strategic successes in a very short time, successfully destroying Russian ammunition and weapon depots," said Roderich Kiesewetter, former Bundeswehr colonel and current member of the Bundestag.
He views Russia's use of the new medium-range missile Oreshnik primarily as part of a large propaganda spectacle, an attempt by Putin to use a demonstration of power to deter and intimidate Ukraine's Western supporters. Kiesewetter added that the Kremlin leader is threatening to use this intercontinental ballistic missile against Western countries.
Ukraine-NATO Council meeting to be held on Nov 26 at Ukraine’s request – source
South Africa to mediate return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia - Ukraine President’s Office
Artillery and air defense production: Umerov in Sweden discusses new joint projects