Newsletter 25/04/2024
Daily news digest
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The work of mobile fire groups in Odesa
Mobile fire teams are trained crews of servicemen who protect the sky from enemy UAVs. After receiving an alert, the team swiftly heads in the specified direction using a high-mobility off-road vehicle. A powerful spotlight helps them detect drones at night. With the illumination it provides, the soldiers can aim and shoot.
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‘Putin's election’ cannot be recognized as legitimate - European Parliament
At a meeting in Strasbourg, the European Parliament adopted a resolution "On Russia’s undemocratic presidential elections and their illegitimate extension to the occupied territories”.
Military aid worth $1B: Pentagon reveals details of new package for Ukraine
The security assistance package for Ukraine announced by the US administration on Wednesday includes, among other things, missiles for RIM-7 and Stinger systems, ammunition for HIMARS, NATO-standard shells, Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, and other weapons and equipment.
Ukraine refutes Russia’s claim of "first face-to-face talks" on children’s return
The reports about the alleged "first face-to-face negotiations" between Ukraine and Russia regarding the exchange of children do not correspond to reality.
No talks possible with Russia on Crimea
There can be no negotiations with Russia regarding Crimea so Ukraine continues to work within the framework of the Crimea Platform so that the problem of the temporary occupation of the peninsula remains on the radar of the international community.
Britain believes Ukraine set to increase number of long-range strikes against Russia
The Ukrainian Armed Forces will increase the number of long-range strikes against Russia as the influx of Western aid will enable Kyiv to shape the war in much more powerful ways.
War
Border guards repel attack of Russian subversive group in Sumy region
“The other day in the Sumy region, border guards performing a combat mission in one of the directions of the state border were ambushed by an enemy subversive reconnaissance group that illegally crossed the state border of Ukraine. A firefight broke out between the Ukrainian defenders and the enemy subversive group, which numbered more than ten people,” reported by the State Border Guard Service
Russian strike targets Ukrainian train with passengers on board
"The invaders’ missile hit the railway station when the victims were in their passenger cars of the commuter train en route Kharkiv - Izium. Three women aged 37, 47, and 60, and four men aged 39, 49, 49, and 62 sustained explosive injuries of varying degrees of severity as a result of the Russian strike. They are being provided with medical assistance in hospital," said the administration chief.
Defense
ATACMS supply to Ukraine proves America’s unwavering support for Ukraine - ambassador
The provision of longer-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine shows the unwavering support to the nation from the United States.
Economy
Seized Russian assets should contribute to energy industry recovery, protection - Deputy chief of President’s Office
The Embassy of the Netherlands in Ukraine hosted a discussion of the possibility of bringing the aggressor state, Russia, to account for attacks on Ukraine’s energy facilities.
National Bank says hryvnia exchange rate fluctuations pose no threat
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) believes that the dynamic of hryvnia fluctuations in the foreign exchange market is quite safe and has market prerequisites.
Publication
Explaining complex things in simple words:
Prospects after receiving U.S. aid;
first assistance package;
threat of escalation in space.
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.