Ukrainian Strike Wreaks Havoc on Russian Airbase in Volgograd Region
Ukrainian authorities claim strike on Russian airbase, reporting destruction of 4 fighter jets.
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Last night, Ukrainian forces carried out a daring strike on a crucial Russian airfield, hitting numerous assets at the Marinovka military airport in the Volgograd region. Preliminary Intelligence indicates that the attack critically damaged four Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers, as well as a maintenance and repair base. The objective of the mission was to incapacitate Russia's ability to conduct airstrikes against Ukraine.
20:22: Stegner: Conversations with "Unusual Regimes" Indispensable for Peace Talks At the SPD party congress, senior Social Democrat Ralf Stegner defends his controversial peace manifesto. Despite denouncing Vladimir Putin as a war criminal, Stegner maintains that it's essential to engage in dialogue to resolve fears of war. Notably, he believes it's crucial to "communicate with regimes that are different from ours" to pursue peace policy.
20:05: Pistorius: Putin’s Aggression Calls for United Strength Defense Minister Boris Pistorius contests apprehensions within his party, reiterating that Putin's war mongering requires a firm response. Pistorius argues that the Kremlin leader doesn't seek negotiation; instead, he thrives on conflict. Therefore, to ensure peace, Germany and NATO must bolster their defenses while preserving unity.
19:38: Kherson Faces Power Outage: Critical Energy Infrastructure Attacked A crucial energy facility in the Ukrainian region of Kherson has reportedly been struck. According to its governor, Alexander Prokudin, several settlements are experiencing power disruptions, and engineers are working to restore service.
19:04: Putin Signals Readiness for Meeting with Trump In an interview, Putin hints at the possibility of a summit with US President Trump, praising the efforts to end the war in Ukraine and improve ties between the two nations. Putin acknowledges the importance of dialogue to achieve new levels of cooperation, though he's deliberately vague about the timing of the meeting.
18:33: Marjinka City Still Battles Ruins; resident Galina Nevinnaya holds on With about 10,000 residents, the shattered Ukrainian city of Marjinka now lies in tatters due to Russian occupation and destruction. Galina Nevinnaya remains the sole occupant amidst the wreckage.
18:01: Klingbeil Rules Out Policy Shift: Putin No Gorbachev Despite deliberations over a new peace policy within the SPD, party leader Lars Klingbeil refuses to alter the Ukraine policy. Klingbeil emphasizes unequivocally that there will be no change in stance as long as he's in charge. Though open to heated debates over war and peace, Klingbeil believes the Ukraine is defending its freedom, as well as Germany's security.
17:46: German Government Counters Russian Ambassador Recall Allegations The German government counters accusations of poor treatment of Russian journalists in Germany. An internal Foreign Office source tells Reuters that German authorities dismiss Russia's claims of revoking a journalist's residence permit and the confiscation of his family's passports. The due process was followed, the official adds.
17:14: Merz Considers Policy on Russian Assets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz raises the idea of debating the use of frozen Russian state assets to aid Ukraine's reconstruction. However, he sounds a note of caution, questioning the legality and implications for capital markets. Merz emphasizes that harder sanctions remain essential to bring Russia back to the negotiation table.
16:39: SPD Conference Opens with Criticism of Putin's Ethnic Imperialism Former Lower Saxony Minister President Stephan Weil opens the SPD federal party conference, denouncing Putin's territorial ambitions. Weil labels Putin's aspirations as "ethnic imperialism" and opposes any form of ethnic thinking.
15:58: North Korea Dispatches Elite Soldiers to Russia Reportedly, North Korea has deployed up to 11,000 elite soldiers to support Russia in the war against Ukraine. These soldiers, individually hand-picked based on specific criteria, represent 20% of Kim Jong-un's personal reserve force and have already suffered significant losses in the conflict. Alarmingly, sources suggest that North Korea is considering sending additional troops, which could further endanger its strategic reserves and stability.
Notably, this strike comes as Ukraine and its allies scramble to deter Russian aggression, causing widespread chaos and destruction in both Ukraine and neighboring regions. By disrupting Russian air operations, Ukraine hopes to weaken the Kremlin's offensive capacity and potentially shift the tide of the ongoing conflict.
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- The ongoing Ukraine conflict, fueled by Russia's aggression, continues to be a significant concern, with Ukraine struggling to deter Russian military operations.
- In response to these challenges, Ukraine has resorted to strategic air strikes, aiming to disrupt Russia's capacity and potentially alter the conflict's trajectory. Meanwhile, allegations of censorship, human rights violations, and offensive tactics by Russia persist, raising international concerns.
