Newsletter 25/06/2024
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Talks on Ukraine's accession to EU officially begin
Negotiations on Ukraine and Moldova's accession to the European Union officially began in Luxembourg.
Ukraine will become full-fledged member of EU – address by Ukrainian leaders
President Volodymyr Zelensky, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk, and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal recorded an address on the occasion of the start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
The Ukrainian Navy provided updated information on the destruction of a drone warehouse and related infrastructure in Russia’s Krasnodar Territory on June 21
According to the Ukrainian Navy, the strike destroyed:
Lancet attack UAV - 50 units;
ZALA reconnaissance UAV - 40 units;
SuperCam reconnaissance UAV - 10 units.
In addition, there are dead among the instructors and technical staff from Yelabuga.
Russia loses ECHR case of human rights violations in Crimea
The court considered that it had sufficient evidence – in particular intergovernmental and nongovernmental organization reports, corroborated by witness testimony and other material – to conclude beyond reasonable doubt that the incidents had been sufficiently numerous and interconnected to amount to a pattern or system of violations. Moreover, the apparent lack of an effective investigation into the incidents and/or the general application of the measures to all people concerned, among other things, proved that such practices had been officially tolerated by the Russian authorities.
Ukrainian intelligence hits Russian field ammunition depot in Voronezh region
Fighters with the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) hit a field ammunition depot of the Russian army in the Olkhovatka district, Voronezh region, on June 25.
Zelensky welcomes ICC arrest warrants for Russia’s Shoigu, Gerasimov
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine welcomed the move by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for two key figures in the Russian military machine.
War
British intelligence analyzes what happened to Wagner Group after Prigozhin's death
According to the ministry, on June 24, 2023, the late Yevgeny Prigozhin led over 8,000 Wagner personnel on a "march for justice" against the Russian military's high command, accusing them of corruption and dereliction of duty. Russia has subsequently arrested several high-profile military leaders on accusations of corruption. Whilst a particular target of Prigohzin's scorn, the ex-Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, has since been replaced.
Consequences of enemy shelling of Kharkiv on June 25
Source: Official Telegram channel of the Kharkiv Prosecutor's Office
On June 25, around 10:00, the Russian Air Force launched at least three strikes from the Belgorod region on the Kyiv district of Kharkiv.
Aircraft munitions hit the industrial zone and the stadium.
The facades of the kindergarten and the sports complex were partially damaged.
No casualties.
Prosecutors and police investigators are working on the spot to record war crimes.
Criminal proceedings have been initiated under Part 1 of Art. 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Comment: Dmytro Chubenko, spokesman for the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office
Archive footage of operations: Zaporizhzhia, Kreminna, Lysychansk, Chernihiv region, Avdiivka
Source: Official channel of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
No matter where we are thrown by the order of battle, one thing remains unchanged - the enemy bears losses.
Defense
Spain sends second batch of Patriot missiles to Ukraine - media
The second batch of long-range Patriot anti-aircraft missiles sent by Spain arrived in Ukraine this past Friday and joins a first shipment of this defensive weaponry supplied at the end of last April
Politics
First decision on merits in ‘Ukraine v. Russia’ interstate case - Maliuska
Minister of Justice of Ukraine Denys Maliuska has said that today's decision by the European Court of Human Rights is historic, as it means that the ECHR has recognized numerous crimes committed by the Russian Federation since the beginning of February 2014, starting with the seizure of Crimea.
After Crimea ruling, ECHR could proceed to individual claims - President’s Office
After the European Court of Human Rights recognized the Russian government as responsible for the administrative practice of rights violations in the temporarily occupied territory of Crimea, the court will be able to proceed to hearing individual claims.
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More than 80 percent of the downed "shaheeds" are precisely on account of the mobile fire groups of the Defense Forces of Ukraine
Source: Official Telegram channel of the Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Mykola Oleschuk
From January 1, 2024, Russian occupiers released 2,277 "Shahed" strike drones across Ukrainian territory. Approximately 86% of them, totaling 1,953 "Shaheds," were neutralized by anti-aircraft defenses.
These results were achieved through enhanced combat capabilities of the mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. Thousands of servicemen deploy almost nightly to fire positions, engaging enemy UAVs with all available weaponry.
Establishing these mobile fire groups was a necessary step for the Air Forces since the onset of the Russian invasion. The enemy continually escalates attacks with a large number of aerial assault means, especially concerning strike UAVs. We had to react swiftly, increasing not only the number but also the quality of these mobile fire group units.
Today, small arms, anti-aircraft guns, MANPADS modified for the mobile fire groups are equipped with additional gear capable of delivering effective combat results. This includes night vision devices, thermal imagers, optics, laser designators, projectors, ECM systems, software, and high-mobility vehicles. All of these enable more efficient and rational operations against enemy targets.
More than 80% of downed "Shaheds" are credited to the efforts of the mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Therefore, thanks to everyone who contributes to making these mobile fire groups more effective by providing necessary equipment for successful operations! This includes charitable foundations, local communities, volunteers, activists, Ukrainians, and the global community.
Each war escalates to a new technological level, with increasing importance placed on various types of UAVs and the integration of artificial intelligence. Mobile fire groups are continuously being improved. It is highly probable that operators of UAV interceptors and other advanced weaponry, including combat lasers, will join their ranks.