Bohdan Ben
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Bohdan Ben is a researcher in the field of social and ethical philosophy and in the field of local governance. He was among the winners of the program “Youth will change Ukraine” organized by Bohdan Hawrylyshyn Foundation. Together with his friends, he began the implementation of the project “In the land of Hope,” which aims to facilitate and promote local initiatives that strive for social and ecological sustainability. Bohdan can be reached by [email protected] or on fb.
Ukraine’s drone attacks can cause a fuel deficit in Russia and disrupt the war machine if they persist
Despite Russia's vast oil production, its ability to produce fuel shouldn't be overestimated. The number of major oil refineries is limited to 32 and at least 10 of them have already been targeted by drones. Explosions have partially or fully disrupted their work.
Ukraine’s Dnipro hydroplant restoration to take years following Russian missile attack
The machine hall was destroyed, and a new one should be constructed, while some equipment should be manufactured from scratch. It is expected to take at least two years.
Ukraine’s Defense Procurement Agency signed a Memorandum with the Danish Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO)
The memorandum comes as the new Agency is gradually taking over all defense procurement as part of the reform of Ukraine's Defense Ministry.
Ukraine reportedly shot down two Russian “unique” Zircon missiles — Defense Express
The wreckage will allow experts to assess the technology and capabilities of this Russian hypersonic missile.
Russia’s Kuibyshev oil refinery lost half of its capacity after the last drone attack – Reuters
The refinery was responsible for 1.34% of Russia's total oil refining capacity, having processed 3.687 million tons of crude oil last year. It was among at least nine refineries hit by Ukraine's drones.
During the week, Russia fired about 190 missiles, 140 Shaheds, and 700 guided bombs against Ukraine
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy summarized this during his evening address on 24 March 2024.
Russian massive morning attack in Ukraine’s west damaged a gas storage facility — Naftogaz
Russia fired two waves of missiles, including Kinzhals, early in the morning on 24 March, directed at Ukraine's Lviv region. It took firefighters almost the whole day to extinguish the fire.
Ukraine’s ground forces commander warns about lack of trust in military enlistment offices due to one-sided media coverage
Commander of Ukraine's Ground Forces, Oleksandr Pavliuk, criticized one-sided media coverage of mobilization, which criticizes military enlistment offices and tolerates dodgers, disrupting mobilization.
The UK, Italy, Germany, and other states urge Russia not to exploit the Moscow terror attack in its war against Ukraine
In the wake of the devastating terrorist attack on a Moscow concert hall that claimed over 133 lives on Friday, world leaders are calling on Russia to exercise restraint and not use the tragedy as a pretext for escalating its war against Ukraine.
94 tankers violated the embargo and brought Russian oil to the EU during the last three months
68% of the oil was brought to the Laconian Gulf in Greece for transshipment, while the rest was directly exported to the EU ports amid poor sanctions management.
One more Russian oil refinery exploded last night
Locals heard explosions and saw how the fire broke out at the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery in Russia’s Samara Oblast after a suspected drone strike
FPV drone tactics reshape conventional trench warfare in Russo-Ukrainian War
Russia is working hard to catch up with the Ukrainian progress and has almost reached the number of Ukrainian FPV drone strikes. With the total number of only FPV drone strikes on both sides now approaching 2,000 per month, previous types of trench fortifications are becoming increasingly vulnerable.
Poland’s paradox: blockading Ukraine trade, continuing Russia imports
On the surface, Poland's blockade of Ukrainian trucks at the border looks like defense of its farmers. But an exposé by Ukrainian journalists unmasks Poland's simultaneous embrace of now-banned imports from Russia, funneling cash to the very enemy it claims to resist.
“With this tattoo, they wouldn’t take me a POW.” Ukrainian top manager takes up arms
A Ukrainian platoon sergeant explains why it is terrible to romanticize war and why he is in the Russian list of Ukrainian so-called "nazis" since 2015.
German Helsing GmbH to help Ukraine add AI to domestically-produced drones
Ukraine’s Ministry of Strategic Industries and a German defense company, Helsing GmbH, signed a memorandum of understanding on security and defense cooperation on 24 February.
Ukraine to ramp up production of ground systems in 2024, says minister
The massive production of aerial and sea drones has already been organized. Kamyshin said the next goal is to make the same with the autonomous ground systems.
UK’s Sunak calls for bolder seizure of frozen Russian assets, two years into war
The G7 countries have access to nearly $300 billion of Russian reserves frozen two years ago. However, they have not used them to pay for Ukraine's aid yet.
Lithuanians raise over €8.2 million to send crucial equipment for Ukrainian troops
The money will pay for 1,115 Lithuanian-produced kits containing night vision, a laser sight, and an individual anti-drone system.
Russian occupiers capture Lastochkyne village west of Avdiivka
Lastochkyne is only 1 kilometer from the now Russian-controlled Avdiivka coke plant, making the village a perfect target for Russian troops in the city and plant heights.
Russian missiles destroyed a railway station, a shop, and a church in Ukraine’s Kostiantynivka
According to preliminary information, Russian troops launched S-300 missiles in a land-to-land mode around 2 a.m. at night.