Ukraine said on Thursday that theRussian forces fired more than 30 missiles against various targets in the country and that its air defense systems shot down 24 Russian drones overnight.
Ukrainian military spokesman Yuri Ignat told local media that several Russian Tu-95 fighter jets fired missiles from the Murmansk region in northern Russia.
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Russia launches more than 30 missiles and Ukraine activates air raid sirens
Drone attack on a power plant in Kiev, Ukraine. Stock photo.
Ukraine said on Thursday that Russian forces fired more than 30 missiles at various targets in the country and its air defense systems shot down 24 Russian drones overnight.
Ukrainian military spokesman Yuri Ignat told local media that several Russian Tu-95 fighter jets fired missiles from the Murmansk region in northern Russia.
Germany plans to deliver its tanks to Ukraine towards the ‘end of March’
A Leopard 2 main battle tank of the German Bundeswehr forces fires during a visit by the German Chancellor of the Troops during an exercise at the Ostenholz military camp. photo by AFP.
Germany plans to deliver the promised Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine “end of March, beginning of April”German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday.
“We are expected to have the (tank) company at the end of March early April” in Ukraine, the minister said during a visit to German armed forces troops in Saxony-Anhalt (east). Training of Ukrainian soldiers in handling Marders light armor will begin “at the end of January” in Germany and training on the Leopard will continue “a little later,” he added.
Ukraine said it shot down 24 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine’s Air Force said on Thursday it had shot down 24 Russian-launched drones overnight.
“According to preliminary data, the enemy used 24 Iranian-made Shahed drones,” the air force said on Telegram. “All 24 were destroyed” by Ukrainian forces, she added.
Russia damaged and destroyed 1,206 Ukrainian medical facilities
Since the war began on Feb. 24, Russia has damaged 1,206 medical facilities in Ukraine, of which 171 have been completely destroyed, the war-torn country’s Ministry of Health said.
The IOC seeks to allow Russians and Belarusians to compete in the next Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced its plan to allow Russians and Belarusians to participate in the Paris Olympics as “neutral athletes” despite calls by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to ban them.
The IOC said it would expand sanctions against Russia and Belarus, which include banning national symbols and inviting government officials, but it would not bar athletes from participating “just because of their passport”.
Russia appreciates that Colombia does not send Russian weapons to Ukraine at the request of the United States
The Russian embassy celebrated on Wednesday that Colombia refused to donate Russian weapons to Ukraine at the request of the United States.
“We greatly appreciate President Gustavo Petro’s statements that Russian military equipment used by the national army will not be handed over to Ukraine,” the Russian embassy said on Twitter.
Petro admitted on Tuesday that the United States made such a request but refused because of a constitutional order “in the international arena” that obliges governments to promote “peace.”
Putin: “The objective of the military operation is to protect Russia from threats to our historical lands”
Putin, with students in Moscow – AP Photo
In front of the students, the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, once again justified the invasion of Ukraine through his troops.
“The goal of the special military operation, as I have already said many times, is primarily to protect the people and Russia itself from the threats posed to it on our historical lands bordering on our territory.”
Norway confirms shipment of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
Norway plans to send Leopard 2A4s to Ukraine, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gram said.
He did not specify how many tanks Norway will send to Ukraine, but Norwegian newspaper Dagens Næringsliv wrote that Norway is considering sending eight of the 36 Leopard 2A4 tanks it currently has.
Israel denies US transfer of Hawk anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine
Washington has asked the Israeli government to transfer its aging Hawk anti-aircraft missiles stored in Ukraine, but Israel has refused, three Israeli and US officials told Axios.
Abrams tank training could begin in ‘weeks, not months’
The Pentagon is likely to finalize a plan to train Ukrainian soldiers in M1 Abrams tanks in “weeks, not months,” White House strategic communications coordinator for homeland security John Kirby told reporters. .
Explosions in Kherson, Dnipro and Zaporiya.
Airstrike alerts were active in 10 Ukrainian regions in the south and east as Russia launched another strike on Ukraine.
The head of the president’s office said that the air defense of Ukraine is actively working throughout the country.
Ukraine has activated the air alert before a possible major Russian offensive
Ukraine today activated an air alert across much of the country given the possibility that Russian troops launch a major general offensive, 11 months after the start of the invasion and on a day marked by the commitment of Germany and the United States to supply tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The head of the presidential cabinet, Andrei Yermak, urged the population not to ignore the alarms raised by the authorities and specified that the anti-aircraft systems in several regions are already operational.
The governor of the southern Mikolaev region, Vitali Kim, announced that the Russian military has already launched Iranian-made Shahed-model unmanned aerial vehicles, UNIAN news agency reported and was reproduced by Europa Press.
kyiv and the united nations focus on the protection of citizens and children
Dmytro Kuleba, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, met Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
“We discussed UNHCR humanitarian aid, protection of Ukrainian citizens and children,” Volodimir Zelensky’s official said on social media.
Russian forces intensify assault in Bakhmut’s direction
Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar said Russian forces were reducing significant numbers of personnel, weapons and equipment to try to break through Ukraine’s defensive lines.
The President of Ukraine calls on the West for long-range missiles and fighter jets
Ukrainian president reiterated his call for more weapons and training for his soldiers – AP Photo
Ukraine needs long-range missiles and fighter jets from its allies to take on Russia, Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky said Wednesday, shortly after the United States and Germany announced shipments of heavy tanks.
“Deliveries of long-range missiles to Ukraine should also be made possible. This is important. And we also need to expand our cooperation on artillery and [posibilitar] sending fighter planes,” he added.
“I thank our allies for their willingness to provide us with indispensable modern tanks,” he said.
But the announcement must materialize quickly and cover enough military hardware to repel Russian aggression, he said.
UEFA removed the European Super Cup venue from Russia
The next European Super Cup will not be played in Russia after UEFA moved the venue on Wednesday due to the war in Ukraine.
The city of Kazan, which hosted the 2018 World Cup matches, was supposed to host the tournament that lifts the curtain on the European season and sees the champions of the Champions League and Europa League clash.
The match will be played in Athens at Olympiakos’ home Georgios Karaiskakis stadium on August 16, UEFA announced after a meeting of its executive committee.
With reference to “Django Unchained”, Ukraine celebrates the arrival of the “Leopard”
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry celebrated on Wednesday Germany’s decision to supply tanks to Volodimir Zelensky’s forces.
“Free at last. He’s coming to Ukraine to do the job. Our lands will be liberated!”
The United States thanks Spain for its assistance to Ukraine
The United States on Wednesday thanked Spain for its help to Ukraine and expressed a desire to continue working together in the future.
This is how John Kirby, one of the White House spokesmen, positioned himself when questioned by EFE at a press conference on Spain’s willingness to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine.
“Spain was obviously one of the countries that contributed and supported Ukraine. This is something the president always welcomes and today he talked about some of these contributions. We look forward to continuing to work with Spain in the future,” Kirby said.
Scholz rules out that NATO is ‘part of the war’
Scholz denies that NATO is a party to the conflict – Photo EFE
The German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, today ruled out NATO becoming a “party” in the conflict with Russia, after authorizing its allies to supply Ukraine with the German-made “Leopard2” and announcing the shipment of 14 tanks of his army.
“In no way will we become part of the war,” he said in an interview on ZDF public television, at the end of a day that began with the official confirmation that the tripartite Scholz had given the go-ahead to send the tankers. long-awaited fight from Ukraine.
Russia, with more troops and weapons, “steps up” the offensive in the east of Ukraine
Russian troops are “stepping up” their offensive in Ukraine’s Donetsk region in the Donbas Basin (east), seeking to impose their “superiority” in troops and materiel, Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Ganna Maliar said on Wednesday.
“The enemy intensifies the pressure in the sectors of [las ciudades de] Bakhmut and Vugledar. Currently, in Donbas, we are facing its superior numbers of troops and weapons with the professionalism of our command and the courage of our soldiers,” Maliar said in a statement.
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