War
TSN cameraman and soldier Yevhen Solovey was killed in action
Yevhenii Solovei, a cameraman for the TSN news programme, was killed at the front; he had volunteered for military service in 2022 and served as a drone pilot.
Law enforcement officers have uncovered a scheme involving the theft of drones intended for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, worth over 15 million hryvnias
Law enforcement officers have uncovered a cross-regional scheme involving the misappropriation of drones supplied to the military as part of the ‘Drone Army’ project. Those implicated include a member of the military and several civilians.
Thousands of flights have been cancelled due to a sharp rise in the cost of aviation fuel
Airlines around the world are cancelling flights en masse due to a sharp rise in jet fuel prices against the backdrop of the war in Iran. Fuel prices have more than doubled, and the market faces the risk of a shortage.
Pete Hegset's broker attempted to invest in a defence fund ahead of the strikes on Iran
In February, a broker representing US Defence Secretary Pete Hagset approached a defence fund regarding a multi-million-dollar investment, just a few weeks before military action was taken against Iran. The deal ultimately fell through.
Russia has lost $1 billion as a result of Ukraine’s strikes on ports in the Baltic
Drone strikes on key Russian ports have reduced oil exports to their lowest level in over a year. Shipments from the Baltic have fallen to their lowest level since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Why is the US deploying special forces, marines and paratroopers to the Middle East?
The US is bolstering its rapid reaction forces in the Persian Gulf region. Units designed for ground operations are being deployed to the region.
Ukrainian drones have once again attacked the port of Ust-Luga in Russia, with an oil terminal coming under fire
Russia has reported another drone attack on a port in the Baltic Sea and damage to infrastructure.
Poland is to hold closed-door ‘Kraj’ exercises in preparation for the outbreak of war
Strategic exercises for the national defence system, codenamed “Kraj”, are due to take place in Poland in the coming days. President Karol Nawrocki, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the government, parliamentary leaders, heads of the security services and the Armed Forces command will be involved, whilst the scenario, dates and venue remain classified.
Overnight and this morning, Russia launched drone attacks on Ukraine, resulting in deaths and injuries across several regions
In a number of regions, strikes on businesses, residential buildings and infrastructure were reported, with air defence forces and rescue services responding.
In Lutsk, Russian drones destroyed a Nova Poshta terminal and damaged a residential building
As a result of this morning’s attack, an industrial facility was hit and residential buildings were damaged.
An organised group involved in smuggling conscripts abroad has been uncovered in Bukovina
Law enforcement officers have dismantled a scheme involving the illegal smuggling of men of conscription age into Romania and have arrested the gang members.
The General Staff reported 171 combat engagements over the past 24 hours
Ukrainian forces continue to repel the Russian advance and inflict casualties across various sectors of the front.
