Newsletter 25/07/2024
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New wave of deportation of officials' families to Russia in Crimea - Yusov
Following effective strikes by the Ukrainian Defence Forces on military facilities in Crimea, a new wave of families of Russian officials is being deported from the peninsula.
Shahed wreckage found in Romania
In the Romanian district of Tulcea, the wreckage of a Russian-origin kamikaze drone "Geran 1/2" (Shahed) has been identified.
"With reference to the investigations initiated yesterday, on July 24th, by specialists of MoND, Romanian Intelligence Service and Ministry of Internal Affairs, we mention that, up to this moment, the remains of a Geran1/2 type-drone of Russian origin were identified at the first of the three locations identified as possible areas of incidence, in the vicinity of Plauru, Tulcea County. Search will continue today to cover the entire area. We make it clear that all the locations identified as possible areas of incidence are outside the inhabited areas, not affecting the infrastructure elements.," This is stated in a press release from the Romanian Ministry of National Defence.
Law enforcement nabs FSB-recruited group plotting arson in Ukraine, Poland, Baltic States
The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police neutralized a group of Russia’s FSB assets believed to have been preparing arson attacks in crowded locations in Ukraine, Poland, and the Baltic States.
Toretsk now. Another Ukrainian city on fire
Toretsk. This is what the arrivals of CABs around the city look like
Source: Official channel of the 32nd OMBr of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Ukraine’s defense intelligence reports on ongoing cyberattack on Russian networks
Three days into a massive cyberattack by Ukraine’s GUR defense intelligence, aiming at Russia’s digital infrastructure involved in sustaining the Kremlin’s war effort, more banks, payment services, social media platforms, and messengers have been affected.
War
Strike on Lozova: death toll rises to three, six injured
In Lozova, Kharkiv region, three people have been killed as a result of Russian shelling.
Ukraine downs 25 of 38 Russian kamikaze drones overnight Thu
In the early hours of Thursday, July 25, Russia launched at Ukraine a swarm of Shahed-131/136 one-way attack drones.
"I want to go to my own": special services launch project to exchange collaborators for captured Ukrainians
The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, which includes the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine and the Secretariat of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, presented the state project "I want to go to my own", which will help to intensify the exchange of Ukrainian citizens who have been held in captivity.
Defense
Poland sending 45th package of defense aid to Ukraine - Ambassador Zvarych
Warsaw is now providing its 45th package of military aid to Ukraine, which includes a significant amount of ammunition.
Spain to donate Hawk air defense battery to Ukraine this September
The Ministry of Defense of Spain will hand over to Ukraine an additional battery of Hawk air defense systems as early as this September.
Politics
Ukrainian ambassador explains why Poland should down Russian missiles over Ukraine
A decision to shoot down Russian missiles over the territory of Ukraine would not only strengthen the protection of Ukrainian skies, but also strengthen Poland’s own security, since shooting down missiles over its territory in peacetime would be a more difficult task.
Russian authorities' attempt to slow down YouTube has led to disruptions in bank payment system and social networks - media
Attempts by the Russian authorities to protest the slowdown of YouTube may have led to a series of Internet failures that affected major banks, social media and the Central Bank of Russia's payment system.