Ukrainian units reached Cape Tarkhankut – the western coast of Crimea; Ukraine celebrated the 32nd anniversary of Independence. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
The GUR and the Navy conducted a special operation in Crimea. Goals met, no defeats
In the early morning of August 24, a battle took place in Crimea between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders. Special forces in boats landed on the coast near the settlements of Olenevka and Mayak.
The Ukrainian military, as a result of a special operation in the temporarily occupied Crimea, damaged four Russian speedboats and destroyed at least 30 enemies. This was stated by the spokesman of the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense, Andrei Yusov. In turn, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kirill Budanov, said that one of the goals of the operation was to make the people of Crimea believe that victory was not far away, and their liberation as well.
Ukraine celebrated Independence Day
On August 24, President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Ukrainians on Independence Day, calling it a holiday of free, strong and worthy people. He thanked the heroes who gave their lives at the front, and also mentioned the work of Ukrainian teachers, doctors, power engineers, rescuers, law enforcement officers, journalists, defense workers – those those “rewarded by closed orders and who perform the most difficult operations.” Recall that this year Ukraine celebrated the 32nd anniversary of independence.
EU leaders and the US Secretary of State welcomed Ukraine on Independence Day. They demand peace, freedom, justice and a prosperous future in Europe. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken emphasized that Ukraine is going through difficult times and assured continued support from the United States.
Zelensky announced legislative initiatives to strengthen Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced legislative initiatives to strengthen Ukraine and counter those trying to undermine the state from within. He noted that Ukraine will receive such strength, which will be enough to always win.
Lithuania announces new 41 million euro aid package to Ukrainian Armed Forces in honor of Independence Day
Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas announced that his country is sending another 41 million euro package of military support. It contains Carl Gustaf ammunition, rifles, naval surveillance radar sets, 5.56mm ammunition, generators, anti-drone weapons. The total amount of military support for Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war has exceeded half a billion euros.
Biden announced new anti-Russian sanctions
The US is imposing new anti-Russian sanctions. They are aimed at those who are to blame for the forced eviction of Ukrainians and deportations. This is what US President Joe Biden said in his congratulations on Ukraine’s Independence Day. Biden added that the US will continue to work with partners around the world to support Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russian aggression, uphold the core principles of the UN Charter, and help the Ukrainian people build safe, prosperous, and free future that they deserve. .
Norway will be the third country where the Armed Forces will receive F-16 fighters
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stere announced during a visit to Ukraine on August 24 that his country has decided to transfer modern Western F-16 aircraft to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. He emphasized that Norway is currently transitioning to more modern fighters, and a few years ago already transferred a “significant part” of its aircraft to Romania.
Germany supplies Patriot missiles to Ukraine for the first time
Germany for the first time transferred missiles to Ukraine on Patriot air defense systems. Previously, Berlin only reported the transfer of the launchers themselves, but not of the weapons for them. Germany also transferred another 10 drone detection systems (93 were given before), 40 RQ-35 HEIDRUN reconnaissance drones (Ukraine received 20 previously), 16 Zetros trucks (previously -140), 510,000 cartridges for guns ( previously -2 ). million).
The enemy struck the Dnieper
At night, loud explosions were heard on the Dnieper – the enemy hit the city with rockets. The destruction experienced a transportation facility. Ten people from 32 to 55 years old were injured. Often they have lacerations and shrapnel wounds. A dozen objects were damaged, including a bank, a gas station, a hotel, an agricultural company, furniture production, an administrative building, 15 kiosks, two residential buildings, three buses and several cars, a contact trolleybus network , water and gas pipelines. .
The Government of Canada has appointed a new ambassador to Ukraine
The new ambassador will be diplomat Natalia Tsmots. He is an expert on Ukraine and has extensive experience and understanding of Canada’s multilateral support, including the implementation of democracy development programs in Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea, the launch of Operation UNIFIER, and election monitoring of Canada in Ukraine following the 2015 presidential campaign. . The newly appointed ambassador speaks Ukrainian and “has deep ties to the Ukrainian community in Ukraine and Canada.”
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Source: korrespondent
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