09:55 Ukraine Reports Downing of 30 Russian Drones
The Ukrainian military has claimed victory against Russian forces, having successfully intercepted and shot down 30 out of 31 drones that were launched at several regions across Ukraine during Saturday night. These drones were identified as Iranian Shahed models, according to a statement released by the Ukrainian Air Force on Telegram.
09:27 Tough Fight for Ukrainians Near Avdiivka
There are growing concerns that the city of Avdiivka is on the brink of a new Russian offensive. Ukrainian forces are now bracing for the arrival of Russian infantry, while also fighting against enemy soldiers and battling against the harsh winter conditions.
08:42 Kherson Suffers Under Heavy Russian Attacks
Since the previous day, the Russian military has fired 83 times on the Kherson region, releasing 483 shells, leaving four civilians injured. According to the head of the military administration in the Kherson region, Russia used various weapons such as mortars, artillery, unmanned aerial vehicles, tanks, aircraft, and multiple rocket launcher systems (MLRS). Additionally, numerous buildings, including a healthcare facility and an administrative building, were damaged as a result of these attacks.
07:59 Estimated Russian Losses Reach 930 Soldiers in 24 Hours
The latest estimate by the Ukrainian General Staff reveals that Russia has lost 930 soldiers in the past 24 hours. These losses further add to the total count of soldiers who have been lost since the start of the war in February 2022, which now stands at 344,820 soldiers lost in total.
07:43 BBC Exposes Russian Use of TikTok for Misinformation Campaign
Russia has been using the social media platform TikTok to spread disinformation about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to BBC research, thousands of fake accounts on the app are disseminating false information with the intention of discrediting support for the West. These fake accounts have managed to garner millions of views, even among young audiences in multiple European countries.
06:56 Hope for Journalist Imprisoned in Russia
American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been in Russian custody since his arrest during a reporting trip to Yekaterinburg in March, was granted a visit from the United States ambassador on Friday. Gershkovich, who writes for the Wall Street Journal, was accused of espionage, but he firmly denies these claims.
06:27 Kiev Repels Drone Attack With No Casualties or Significant Damage
A nighttime drone attack on Kiev was successfully thwarted, with the city's air defenses successfully destroying all energy targets. The head of the capital's municipal military administration reported that the attack was the sixth airstrike on Kiev since December's beginning, with drones being used in combination with missiles fired from bombers.
04:56 Lithuania Sends Much-Needed Military Aid to Ukraine
The Lithuanian military has supplied Ukraine with further military aid, including several million cartridges, thousands of shells for portable short-range anti-tank systems, and folding beds. Defense Minister Anusauskas stated that Lithuania is actively encouraging its allies to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
03:34 Ukraine Wants Russian Patriarch Placed on Wanted List
The Ukrainian Interior Ministry has announced plans to place the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, on its wanted list. The Ukrainian government accuses Kirill of supporting Russia in its invasion of Ukraine and aims to limit the influence of Russian Orthodox Church leaders in Ukrainian society.
02:14 Disappearance of Critic of the War in Russia Raises Concerns
Alexei Gorinov, a former Moscow local politician who was sentenced to seven years in prison for criticizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has gone missing by the accounts of his supporters. Gorinov has not been seen since his arrival at a penal colony in Pokrov, and his lawyers have been unable to obtain information about his whereabouts or health.
00:52 Explosions Reported in Kiev and Surrounding Areas
Reports of explosions are triggering air alerts in Kiev and its surrounding areas. Mayor Vitali Klitschko has advised residents to stay in air raid shelters, as Russia has escalated its air strikes on Ukraine in recent days using missiles, hypersonic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.
00:29 Macron Urges Orban Not to Hold EU Hostage
French President Macron has voiced concerns about Prime Minister Orban allowing the international community to be held hostage as Hungary has been obstructing the approval of a financial aid package for Ukraine due to a proposed budget revision.
00:08 Putin Issues Warning Against "Interference" in Elections
Russian President Putin has warned foreign nations against any "interference" in Russia's upcoming presidential election, threatening to severely suppress any such attempts. Putin announced his intention to run for another term as president, with the election scheduled for next March.
