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Ukraine intel: Russia to start offensive aiming at seizing Luhansk, Donetsk oblasts in July Euromaidan Press (RSS) In his remarks to The Washington Post, the Ukrainian Military Intelligence (HUR) chief, Lt-Gen Kyrylo Budanov, stated that Russia would launch a large-scale offensive in June attempting to seize all of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, Ukraine’s two easternmost provinces known as the Donbas region. Budanov also stated that the Russians will aim to achieve battlefield gains to impact Western decision-making, focusing on the US November elections, ... View original post

First satellite images capture Ukraine’s strike on Russian-occupied Dzhankoi airbase Euromaidan Press (RSS) RFL/RE’s investigative project Skhemy (Schemes) obtained satellite images from Planet Labs showing the aftermath of Ukrainian strikes on the military airfield in Russian-occupied Dzhankoi, Crimea. The images reveal damage near the Russian ammunition depot and air defense systems.

“In the images, we see precision strikes on air defense assets that put them out of commission, as well as a hit on the Russian ammunition depot. It’s worth noting that after the strikes, most of the aircraft were relocated,” explained aviation expert Anatolii Khrapchynskyi in a comment to Skhemy.

He added that, judging by the satellite imagery, systems involved in radar and air defense operations were also hit. The strikes occurred the night of ... View original post

IMF: Ukraine needs $ 42 bn budgetary support in 2024 amid Russian invasion Euromaidan Press (RSS) Ukraine requires $42 billion in budgetary support this year as it continues to battle the ongoing Russian invasion, according to Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking at the Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Washington on 18 April, she indicated that support for Ukraine remains “steady” and “firm.” The EU and various countries, including the United States, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, and South Korea, have stepped up to assist, according to Georgieva. “At this point, we assessed the needs for this year at $42 billion. We have confidence that these needs would be met. Of course, we will have to continue to carefully monitor conditions in the country…” Georgieva ... View original post

Media sources: Ukraine used old S-200 long-range SAM system to down Russia’s Tu-22M3 strategic bomber for the first time Euromaidan Press (RSS) On the morning of 19 April, after the Russian sources reported the crash of a Russian strategic bomber Tupolev Tu-22M3 Bakhfire in Russia’s Stavropol Krai, the Ukrainian Air Force Commander claimed shooting down the strategic bomber in mid-air while it was flying over Russia on a combat mission. ... View original post

CIA Director warns Ukraine can lose war in 2024 without US aid Euromaidan Press (RSS) CIA Director William Burns delivered a stark warning to US lawmakers on 18 April, stating that Ukraine could lose the war against Russia by the end of 2024 if Congress fails to approve crucial military assistance stalled for months, according to Politico. This warning comes as Ukraine expects a potential Russian offensive this summer and faces a lack of ammunition and missiles to defend against Russian aggression. The US military aid to Ukraine has been delayed more than six months. Speaking at an event at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Burns emphasized the importance of passing the supplemental aid bill that would dedicate billions to Ukraine’s war efforts. With the boost from US military assistance, Burns argues that Ukraine is “... View original post

Norway to provide almost 6 million Euro to support Ukrainian NGOs Euromaidan Press (RSS) Norway has launched a new grant program for Ukrainian NGOs and is allocating almost 6 million Euro for it. As reported by European Pravda, based on information provided by the Norwegian governmental press service. 70 million Kroons – almost 6 million Euro – are being allocated to finance a grant program to support projects of Ukrainian public organizations. The communiqué noted that many human rights, anti-corruption, humanitarian and other non-governmental organizations operate in Ukraine, and it is Ukrainian civil society that has been the main driver of democratic changes in the country during the years of independence. ... View original post

Ukraine is ignoring US warnings to end drone operations inside Russia Euromaidan Press (RSS) According to The Economist, Ukraine has developed highly sophisticated drones capable of striking targets deep behind enemy lines. The best of the new models has a range of 3,000km, able to reach Siberia. Since President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prioritized the technology, Ukraine has invested hundreds of millions of dollars into long-range drones, capable of searching out and striking distant targets. Half a dozen firms now make them. Born out of necessity—the West has been reluctant to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons—the program has disrupted much of Russia’s oil and military infrastructure. But the White House is not happy. It is pushing the Ukrainians to stop the strikes. So far, Ukraine is ignoring American advice to call off the strikes. One Ukrainian intel... View original post

Polish PM Tusk urges farmers to stop blocking the Ukrainian border Euromaidan Press (RSS) Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called on protesting farmers to stop blocking the border with Ukraine, Polskie Radio reports. Following the European Council summit in Brussels, the head of government spoke about the extremely difficult situation Ukraine finds itself in after the latest series of Russian bombings. According to the Polish Prime Minister, the coming period may be decisive for the fate of the war. “... View original post

Drone strike hits Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant again, IAEA denied in site access – Grossi Euromaidan Press (RSS) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported an attack by a drone on a training center at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (NPP) site. This is the third attack on the training center in the last two weeks. On 7 April, the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency reported that drone attacks had damaged the structures of one of the plant’s six reactors. The Russian side claims that Ukrainian drones attacked the Zaporizhzhia NPP. Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense denies Kyiv’s involvement in the attack on the plant. UN Council also ... View original post

German Vice Chancellor in Kyiv with a delegation from German defense and energy industries Euromaidan Press (RSS) As reported by Politico, Germany’s Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck along with a delegation of defense and energy industry bosses arrived in Kyiv on Thursday looking to plug his country’s industrial heavyweights into Ukraine’s economy, on everything from armament production to power grid resilience. Over the next few days, Habeck and the Kyiv government are expected to launch multiple German-Ukrainian industrial collaboration projects — some under tight security. Those joining Habeck for the night train from Poland to Kyiv were asked to leave their mobile phones at home, and neither confirm or deny their travel plans, the official familiar with the trip said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the matter is sensitiv... View original post