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China has been secretly training Russian military personnel
Towards the end of last year, China secretly trained around 200 Russian military personnel, some of whom subsequently returned to take part in the war against Ukraine. This is according to Reuters, which cites three European intelligence services and documents seen by the agency.
Russia launched attacks on Dnipro, the Sumy region and Odesa overnight; there are reports of casualties
On the night of 20 May, Russian forces attacked Dnipro, Konotop, the Shostka district and Odesa. The attacks resulted in casualties, injuries and damage to residential infrastructure.
The General Staff reported 250 engagements over the past 24 hours and the destruction of enemy command posts
Over the past 24 hours, 250 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Defence forces carried out strikes on command posts, areas where personnel were concentrated, and enemy drone control systems.
Demobilisation in the Ukrainian Armed Forces: Syrskyi explains the new discharge procedure
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi has stated that the Ukrainian army is working on a mechanism for discharging military personnel from service during wartime. According to him, this issue must be balanced and controlled, and will depend on the situation on the battlefield. The Armed Forces also plan to introduce short-term contracts and increase military pay. The minimum pay level is to be 30,000 hryvnias.
Russian military casualties have exceeded 1.35 million
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have lost 920 troops in the war against Ukraine. The Defence Forces have also destroyed dozens of pieces of military equipment and nearly 1,900 drones.
Ukrainian medium-range attacks are dealing a double blow to the Russian war machine
Ukraine is stepping up its use of medium-range drones to strike at Russian logistics, air defence systems and oil infrastructure. According to military officials, this is hampering Russia’s offensive operations and paving the way for long-range attacks on strategic targets.
Following a drone attack, the Ryazan oil refinery in Russia has suspended operations
The Ryazan oil refinery in Russia suspended oil processing following a drone attack on 15 May.
The Foreign Ministry has refuted claims by Russian intelligence that Ukraine is allegedly preparing strikes against Russia from Latvian territory
The Ukrainian and Latvian foreign ministries have refuted claims by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service that Ukraine is allegedly preparing attacks on Russia from Latvian territory.
Iran has proposed a long-term ceasefire and a new format for the nuclear deal to the US
Iran has submitted an updated proposal for negotiations with the US, in which it has proposed a multi-stage, long-term ceasefire and a political framework for a future agreement backed by international guarantees. The document also sets out new conditions regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear programme.
The Ukrainian satellite is called ‘Vyryvnyuch’ and is a third of the price of the American one — Business Insider
The guided aerial bomb developed in Ukraine is called the ‘Vyrovnyuch’ and costs about a third of the price of the American JDAM-ER, which Ukraine previously used.
Pakistan has deployed thousands of troops and fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amid the war with Iran
Pakistan has deployed around 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter jets and an air defence system to Saudi Arabia under a bilateral defence agreement. The deployment comes against the backdrop of the war with Iran and increased military cooperation between Islamabad and Riyadh.
Donald Trump has threatened Iran with a new war over its nuclear programme
Tensions between the US and Iran are rising once again following Donald Trump’s latest comments on Tehran’s nuclear programme. Iran refuses to accept the US conditions, whilst the US and Israel are preparing for a possible resumption of strikes.
