Yuri Zoria
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A philologist by education, in 2003-2007 Yuri worked as a journalist in a Luhansk online media. He was born and lived all his life in the peaceful provincial city of Luhansk, where nothing serious happened. Until 2014.
Now he is an IDP. Follow Yuri on twitter: @loogunda
Zelenskyy says Ukraine to boost defense production
President Zelenskyy announces plans to boost Ukraine's defense production and emphasizes the need for military support, including F-16 jets and Patriot missiles, amid a months-long delay in US aid stalled by Congressional Republicans.
50 Ukrainian pilots to train on F-16 jets in Romania
Romanian President has approved the transit of equipment donated by Finland to Ukraine and the training of 50 Ukrainian pilots on F-16 jets at the Fetești military base, with training expected to end by the year's end.
North Korea ships “7,000 containers of military aid to Russia”
South Korea claims that North Korea has sent around 7,000 containers of munitions and military equipment to Russia since last year.
Western nations condemn Russian elections in occupied Ukraine as illegitimate
Western leaders reject Putin's election in occupied areas of Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia as illegitimate, decrying the repression of opposition in Russia, lack of genuine competition.
Ukraine’s MFA urges media not to call Russia’s “farce” as “elections”; over 55 countries condemn vote in occupied areas
Ukraine urged not using "elections" for Russia's events, as Ukraine and over 55 countries denounced the voting in Russian-occupied Ukrainian areas as invalid and illegitimate.
ISW: Ukraine unlikely to have hit Russian helicopter in Transnistria
According to the ISW, Ukraine is unlikely to have struck the Russian helicopter in Transnistria amid Russia's hybrid operation to destabilize Moldova.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine hopes to start EU membership talks in H1 2024
Ukrainian PM voices optimism Ukraine can initiate EU accession negotiations in first half of 2024 following expected European Council backing.
Ukraine downs 17/22 explosive drones as Russian attacks kill at least one civilian and injure six
Ukraine shoots down most Russian kamikaze drones as Moscow's missile, artillery barrages kill one civilian, wound several others.
Russian missile strike on Mykolaiv kills one, injures eight civilians, including a child
Russia mirrors its Odesa missile attack in Mykolaiv, targeting the same site twice to maximize casualties, killing one, injuring eight civilians.
Czechia to propose ban on Russian grain imports into EU
The Czech Republic plans to propose an EU-wide ban on Russian and Belarusian grain imports at the European Council meeting to reduce support for the aggressor.
Drone attack destroyed Russian helicopter in Moldova’s Transnistria (photos, video)
Initial reports indicate a drone attack targeted a Russian military unit in Transnistria, Moldova, resulting in the destruction of a Russian Mi-8 helicopter.
Russia’s imperial pretensions will continue to menace Europe after Putin gone, Latvian FM says
Latvian foreign minister states Russia's imperialist mentality, evident in Ukraine, will outlast Putin necessitating continued NATO deterrence against its ambitions.
Macron vows “concrete decisions” for future Ukraine visit, details his shift from dove to hawk on Russia
Macron plans to visit Ukraine with "concrete" proposals for greater support against Russian aggression, outlining upcoming military aid to bolster Ukraine's defenses, asserts that Russia must not win, is ready for possible escalation, and distinguishes between the Russian regime and its people.
Business Insider: German intel predicts potential Russian attack on NATO from 2026 onwards
A classified German intelligence report circulating in the federal government warns of a significant Russian military buildup that could enable an attack on NATO territory starting in 2026 after doubling conventional weapons capabilities, BI says.
UK intel: Russia Black Sea Fleet’s new chief expected to stabilize security situation after ship losses
Admiral Moiseyev, the new Commander in Chief of the Russian Navy, is expected to prioritize stabilizing the Black Sea security situation and implementing changes to improve the combat capability of the Black Sea Fleet, per UK intelligence.
Sweden donates maritime surveillance jet skis to Ukraine
The Swedish government has decided to transfer nine jet skis to Ukraine, previously used for maritime surveillance, for immediate use as requested by Ukraine, following the Coast Guard's analysis of donating vessels and equipment.
Czech-led shell initiative for Ukraine bolstered by Portugal’s €100 million pledge
Portugal joins Czech-led initiative to support Ukraine with artillery shells, pledging €100 million to provide crucial ammunition as Kyiv faces ammunition shortages, complementing military assistance including tanks and carriers provided since the Russian invasion.
Greece negotiates deal with Czechia for ammunition transfer to Ukraine
Through a deal with the Czech Republic, Greece will supply Ukraine with 2,000 Zuni rockets, 180 anti-tank rockets, 90,000 projectiles, 4 million bullets, and 70 howitzers without depleting its own stocks, according to Greek media.
Russian double missile strike on Odesa kills 16, injures 55 (updated)
On 15 March, Russia targeted Odesa with a double missile strike, resulting in the deaths of two first responders and 14 other civilians, at least 55 injuries, and damage to homes, a service station, a gas pipeline, and emergency vehicles.
Ukraine attacks Russia’s Kaluga oil refinery using drones
Suicide drones of the Ukrainian military intelligence agency reportedly damaged a Russian oil refinery in Kaluga as Ukraine intensifies aerial strikes against Russia's oil industry.