Newsletter 30/08/2024
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Ukraine’s Air Force not concealing F-16 crash, probe underway - commander
Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk says no one is making a secret of the recent crash of the F-16 fighter jet piloted by Oleksii Mes, adding that the investigation is ongoing.
He added: "On August 26, 2024, the day of Russia’s most massive airstrike on Ukraine, we lost an experienced pilot, we lost an F-16 jet, but we did not lose humanity and faith in victory."
Oleschuk also noted: "we will find out the causes of the jet crash. No one is covering anything up or intending to do so! The top command received a prompt report on the disaster. US partners, who have already joined the investigation, also got a tentative report."
The Air Force commander assured that in-depth analysis and due investigation is underway to find out all the details and circumstances of the crash.
According to Oleshchuk, information about such incidents cannot be promptly released into the public space and detailed for the media as Ukraine is currently at war.
Zelensky sacks Air Force commander
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine dismissed Mykola Oleshchuk from the post of Air Force Commander
Lieutenant General Anatoliy Kryvonozhko, who held the position of the chief of Air Force Command Center, was appointed acting Air Force Commander.
In an evening address to the nation, Zelensky commented on his move to dismiss Mykola Oleshchuk: "I decided to replace the Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. I am infinitely grateful to all our war pilots, maintenance engineers, soldiers from the mobile fire groups, air defense crews. To everyone who really fights for Ukraine, for the result. And it is needed at the command level as well, we must strengthen. And protect people. Protect personnel, protect all our troops."
Russian air strike on Kharkiv: four killed, 28 wounded
According to preliminary information, a 12-story residential building was hit in the Industrial District. There is a fire and partial destruction. Information about the victims is being clarified.
Kharkiv shelling: enemy hit children's playground, girl was killed
In the Nemyshlyansky district of Kharkiv, the occupiers killed a child in a playground. At least three more people were injured.
Poland says not going to down Russian missiles, drones over Ukraine
The Polish government official noted that EU and NATO allies "are not parties to this war." Instead, Poland advocates a significant strengthening of Ukraine's defense capabilities.
War
Fire at enterprise in Sumy has been localized: two dead, 13 injured
Source: Official channel of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Ukraine downs 12 Russian killer drones overnight Friday
CinC Syrskyi on Kursk operation: AFU took control of 5 square kilometers in one day
Russians strike at elementary school in Hlukhiv, Sumy region
Latvian media to buy first 50 drones for Ukraine following fundraiser
Russia forming territorial defense units to support “liberation” of Kursk region - ISW
Politics
FM of Ukraine calls on Mongolia to execute international arrest warrant for Putin
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has called on the Mongolian authorities to execute a binding international arrest warrant for the leader of the aggressor country, Vladimir Putin, during his visit to the country.
“The Ukrainian Side hopes that the Government of Mongolia is aware of the fact that Vladimir Putin is a war criminal. The International Criminal Court, the jurisdiction of which is recognized by Mongolia, has issued a warrant for his arrest on suspicion of the illegal forced transfer of Ukrainian children to the Russian Federation. The abduction of Ukrainian children is just one of numerous crimes for which Putin and the rest of the Russian military and political leadership must be brought to justice,” the Foreign Ministry said.
Zelensky urges West to allow strikes on Russian airbases as enemy bomb pummels apartment block in Kharkiv
"The Russian strike on Kharkiv directly on people, on ordinary house. All services are currently engaged in the rescue operation. I thank everyone who is helping to save lives at this moment. This strike was carried out using a Russian guided aerial bomb—a strike that could have been prevented if our Defense Forces had the capability to destroy Russian military aircraft at their bases. We need strong decisions from our partners to stop this terror," Zelensky said.
Economy
Naftogaz CEO denies halt in oil transit ahead of contract expiration
“I strongly deny the rumors about suspending the transportation of oil towards Europe before the contract expiration date. Ukraine is remaining a reliable partner for European countries. We understand the importance of a stable energy supply for the population like no one else, so we will continue to fulfill our obligations under the current gas and oil transportation contracts,” said Naftogaz Group Board Chairman & CEO Oleksiy Chernyshov.
Ukrainian energy officials discuss with U.S. delegation situation of country’s power system
Japan to look into increasing, pacing up supplies of energy equipment to Ukraine