Ukraine War Live Update +++ 14:18: Russian accusations of Ukrainian delay in prisoner exchange
Kyiv allegedly postpones prisoner swap negotiations with Moscow.
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Russia accuses Ukraine of delaying agreed prisoner exchange indefinitely
Russia alleges that Ukraine has surprisingly delayed the agreed prisoner exchange and the return of the bodies of fallen soldiers indefinitely [1]. Kremlin advisor and Russian negotiator, Vladimir Medinsky, has made this accusation, but Ukraine has not yet commented on the matter [1]. Russia and Ukraine had agreed on a prisoner exchange and the return of fallen soldiers on Monday during negotiations in Istanbul. Medinsky claims that Russia has taken steps in accordance with the Istanbul agreement, while the Ukrainian negotiators are not present at the exchange location [1]. A source close to the matter told Ukrainian news agency RBC Ukraine that Russia is spreading disinformation about the exchange, and the exchange is currently being prepared [1].
13:58: FDP deputy chairman demands immediate Taurus delivery
During Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to Berlin ten days ago, Chancellor Friedrich Merz was vague about the topic of "Taurus delivery". In response, the Liberals are increasing the pressure on the government. The FDP deputy chairman, Henning Höne, stated that the German cruise missile should be delivered immediately during a panel in Vilnius [2]. Taurus is a highly modern cruise missile that is almost impervious to enemy interference [2]. Even as an opposition figure, Merz had repeatedly advocated for delivering Taurus, but as Chancellor, he backed out.
13:30: Several workers likely buried following Kharkiv attack
At least six employees of a Kharkiv company are believed to be buried under rubble after a Russian attack last night. Contact with them has not been established, and rescue operations are ongoing at the impact site [1]. So far, there are three fatalities and more than 20 injuries as a result of the attack [1].
12:49: France to produce drones in Ukraine
According to French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu, a French automaker will start producing drones in Ukraine along with a defense company [3]. The drones produced will also be available to France's armed forces [3]. The type of drones involved was not specified, but they will benefit from Ukrainian feedback in combat conditions [3].
12:07: Russian truck drivers unaware of carrying hostile cargo in Operation "Spiderweb"
Russian truck drivers transporting Ukrainian drones to air bases as part of Operation "Spiderweb" were unaware of the hostile cargo they were carrying [1]. "They knew nothing about it. They were just doing their job," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told ABC [1]. The small combat drones, concealed in wooden crates, were later deployed from close range against several Russian air bases, destroying up to 41 aircraft [1]. Military experts worldwide praised the operation [1].
11:38: Russian parliamentary chief warns German government
Russian parliamentary chief Vyacheslav Volodin has issued a warning to the German government about escalation in a video message [1]. "The German government is provoking confrontations between our countries," Volodin said [1]. He cited criticism from Chancellor Friedrich Merz about setting up a missile production facility in Ukraine as the catalyst for his criticism [1]. Volodin accused the German government of planning to drag the country into a military confrontation with Russia and warned about the potential consequences [1].
10:57: Ukrainian air force claims downing of Russian Su-35 fighter jet
The Ukrainian air force claims to have shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter jet in the Kursk sector [1]. It remains unclear whether the attack was carried out with ground-based air defense systems or Ukrainian F-16 bombers [1].
10:39: Canada sends armored vehicles and jammers to Ukraine
Canada is providing military aid to Ukraine valued at over $35 million [1]. Most of the funding will go towards Coyote and Bison armored vehicles, with $5 million allocated for electronic countermeasures to protect Ukrainian weapons from Russian jammers [1]. Canada had already sent 64 Coyote vehicles to Ukraine in December [1].
09:55: Two injured in Russian drone attacks in Moscow region
Two people were injured in Moscow and its surroundings as a result of Ukrainian drone attacks, according to official reports [1]. Three airports temporarily suspended operations but have since resumed [1].
09:21: Ukraine reports over 100 Russian air strikes in 24 hours
The Ukrainian army reported 47 Russian missile attacks and 57 air strikes with a total of 119 guided bombs, as well as 5866 artillery attacks and 117 multiple rocket launcher strikes, in the past 24 hours [1]. Russian forces also used 3,505 kamikaze drones [1].
08:41: Ukrainian Railway strengthens security to guard against sabotage attempts
The Ukrainian railway is strengthening security measures at stations and along tracks to counter repeated attempts by Russian agents to sabotage the national railway network [1]. Moscow's propaganda machine has reportedly been promoting threats to disrupt Ukrainian railway operations in response to the collapse of two railway bridges in western Russia last week [1]. "The threats are not empty," the company states, noting that enemy sabotage has been a daily reality for over three years [1].
08:05: Ukraine reports losses of 1,120 Russian troops in 24 hours
The Ukrainian General Staff reports that 1,120 Russian troops have been killed or wounded in the past 24 hours [1]. This brings the total number of Russian army losses since the start of the war in February 2022 to 995,030 [1]. Ukraine also claims that they have destroyed 15 tanks, 52 transport vehicles, 56 artillery systems, 300 drones, and 37 cruise missiles, and three multiple rocket launchers, and one air defense system on the enemy's side in the same period [1].
07:35: Expert dismisses conscription as a solution to German Army's personnel shortage
Finish military expert Minna Ålander discourages attempts to solve the German army's personnel problem with conscription, stating that it will not provide quick relief [1]. Starting from scratch after suspending conscription would take 10 to 15 years to show visible results [1]. In Sweden, which reintroduced conscription eight years ago, the army gains only 8,000 troops per year through conscription, which Ålander deems insignificant [1]. She suggests making the German army more appealing to professional soldiers and enhancing its image instead [1].
06:55: Death toll rises to three, 19 injured following heavy Kharkiv attack
The death toll from last night's large-scale Russian air attack on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has risen to three, with 19 injured [1]. Rescue teams are still working at the scene.
06:27: No negotiations on conscription in this legislative period, claims parliamentary group leader
SPD parliamentary group leader Matthias Miersch states that there will be no discussions on a possible return to conscription during this legislative period [1]. "Our coalition agreement clearly states that we are committed to voluntarism," Miersch told Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung, adding that conscription may be discussed in the next legislative period [1]. With Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, NATO has launched its largest military build-up since the Cold War, and Defense Minister Boris Pistorius estimates that Germany will need to expand its military by 60,000 troops [1].
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