Newsletter 27/03/2024
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Ukraine can shoot down Tsirkon missiles with SAMP/T, Patriot systems - Air Force spox
The spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force, Major Ilya Yevlash, said that Ukrainian air defense systems can shoot down Russia’s Tsirkon missiles with the help of SAMP/T and Patriot systems.
Russians hit high-rise buildings in Kharkiv
"As of now, we know about one dead man. 18 people were injured, including four children aged three months to thirteen years," the press service of the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office reported this on Telegram
Czech Republic increases contribution to its own initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine
"The government approved today a further contribution of the Czech Republic to support Ukraine," Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said.
Armoured vehicle coalition in support of Ukraine launched in Warsaw
The Polish capital hosted the first meeting of the member countries of the armoured vehicle coalition in support of Ukraine.
Kremlin wants to justify ongoing war by blaming Ukraine for terrorist attack - ISW
The Russian authorities, with their statements on Ukraine's alleged involvement in a terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall venue near Moscow, are trying to justify Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in the long term.
Two Russian accomplices detained over plot to help enemy strike Kyiv TV tower, General Staff
As a result of a special operation, the Security Service of Ukraine detained a group of FSB assets who were working to assist the Russian invasion forces in preparing a missile strike targeting a Kyiv TV transmission tower and units of the Army’s General Staff.
War
Pavliuk: Military units withdrawn from front line restore their combat capability
"We are restoring the combat capability of military units withdrawn from the combat zone. The first stage includes vacations, medical treatment, and preventive health care. Next, the soldiers will undergo training at training centers. Both basic training for newcomers and professional training for future missions," said the commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russia nationalizes 15 defense firms since early 2023
Since the beginning of 2023, the Prosecutor General's Office of Russia has ensured the return to state ownership of 15 enterprises of Russia’s military-industrial complex worth more than RUB 333 billion ($3.6 billion).
Ukraine’s General Staff: 67 combat clashes on battlefield in past 24 hours
In the past 24 hours, the enemy launched five missile attacks, 74 air strikes, and 152 MLRS attacks on the positions of Ukrainian forces and populated areas.
Politics
Stefanchuk, Renew Europe group representatives discuss Ukraine's European integration
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk met with a delegation of the European Parliament's Renew Europe political group, led by Valerie Hayer, to discuss Ukraine's European integration.
NATO must create more "strategic difficulties" for Russia – Swedish foreign minister
The West should aim to create more "strategic difficulties" in a bid to reign in Russia's behavior, with the first priority being to stop the aggression against Ukraine, an area where NATO is not doing enough.
Economy
EU may extend "exemptions" from trade liberalizations for Ukraine to oats, corn, groats, honey
The Committee of Permanent Representatives of the EU at the level of ambassadors (COREPER) has launched a formal discussion of the extension of the so-called autonomous trade measures regarding Ukraine for another year.
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Odesa botanical garden affected by Russian strike
As a result of a missile attack on a recreation area in Odesa on March 25, the administrative building, greenhouses, and a laboratory were damaged in the municipal botanical garden.
Fack check
Fakes with passport photos of Ukrainians allegedly involved in terrorist attack in Russia are being spread on social media
According to a fake news story being spread by them on social media platform X, the suspects in the Moscow terrorist attack have been identified as Ukrainian citizens who were allegedly hired by the state using American taxpayer money. The propagandists distribute photos of four Ukrainian passports as supposed evidence. One shows the name Tsiezar Yulii-Halarirohailalirozr Illich and the other shows Malukha Mykola Valeriyovych. The remaining two photos are of low quality and the names cannot be read.