Ukraine reaches a new range; Russian volunteers conducting operations in the regions of the Russian Federation bordering Ukraine plan to continue this. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
Zelensky thanked the SBU, the Main Intelligence Directorate and the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the “new Ukrainian ranks”
President Vladimir Zelensky, following a conversation with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Alexander Syrsky, said that he feels how the Armed Forces are getting stronger.
In addition, Zelensky drew attention to a series of attacks on Russian oil refineries and said that Ukraine will always have its own strike force in the sky. He thanked the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the SBU and the Main Intelligence Directorate for the new Ukrainian long-range capability.
The president also emphasized that in the strike in Odessa, which claimed 21 lives, “Russia will definitely have a response in military terms.”
Ignat is no longer the Speaker of the Air Force
Yuriy Ignat will no longer hold the position of the head of the public relations service of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, however, he will remain part of the PS and will work in a different direction. Ignat headed the press service of the Air Force Command since 2018. In 2022, he received the Order of Daniil Galitsky – for personal courage and selfless actions shown in defense of state sovereignty and integrity of territory of Ukraine, and loyalty to the military oath.
RRussian volunteers appealed to Putin
Soldiers of the Russian Freedom Legion, the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) and the Siberian Battalion issued a joint appeal to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. They noted that the fighting continues in the border regions of the Russian Federation for several days, but the Kremlin is trying to prevent the evacuation of local residents, including for the purpose of not “clouding” the picture of the process of pseudo-elections. They called for an end to this circus, to think about the fate of innocent Russians and to allow the evacuation of civilians from the battle zone.
Explosions were heard in Russian Belgorod and region
Explosions were heard in the city. Before this, Russian volunteers warned the locals about a massive attack on military installations in the region. Residents in the area have been asked to stay in shelters.
The Russian Ministry of Defense allegedly reported on air defense activity in the Belgorod region, saying that fifteen RM-70 Vampire missiles were “destroyed in the air.”
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate noted that Ukraine “to the extent possible” will help Russian volunteers
Russian volunteers fighting on the territory of the Russian Federation in the border areas are unlikely to stop in the near future, and they have the strength to continue this operation. This was stated by the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Kirill Budanov. He stressed that Russian volunteers have been helping Ukraine since the first day of the massive invasion and are fighting “quite well.” He added, Ukraine will try to help them as much as we can.
The number of victims of the Odessa attack has increased
In Odessa, the death toll as a result of the Russian missile attack yesterday rose to 21 people. An employee of the State Emergency Service (SSES) died in hospital from serious injuries. The man worked as a firefighter driver.
Considering the conclusions made after the Russian attack on Odessa, the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Igor Klimenko ordered to change the work algorithm of employees of the State Emergency Service, if necessary, taking into account- consider the operational situation.
In this regard, the mayor of Odessa reported that 64 houses in the city were damaged as a result of the Russian missile attack, and another 4 private houses were completely destroyed.
An overwhelming majority of Germany’s ruling coalition supported the resolution to transfer Taurus missiles to Ukraine
During the European Parliament meeting in Strasbourg, politicians from the SPD, VDP and Greens mainly voted for the resolution that Kyiv needs the aforementioned missiles. This happened against the backdrop of the fact that the representatives of the Bundestag, on March 14, did not decide to transfer Taurus to Ukraine.
More than 50 countries have condemned Putin’s “election” in the occupied territories of Ukraine
The joint statement was signed by the European Union and 55 countries, including the USA, Argentina, Australia, Georgia, Japan, Moldova, South Korea, Great Britain, and Uruguay. They condemned the illegitimate attempts of the Russian Federation to organize Russian presidential elections in the temporarily occupied territories of the internationally recognized territory of Ukraine and called not to recognize any changes by Russia in the status of Crimea, Sevastopol, as well also Donetsk, Kherson. , Luhansk and Zaporozhye regions.
In Kyiv, the water level in the Dnieper has risen
In the past week, the water level in the Dnieper has risen by 60 cm. The reason for the rise in water is the increase in its discharge from the Kyiv reservoir due to spring floods. Initial flooding of floodplains and low rivers was observed. The first (yellow) threat level has been set.
Taiwan says the Chinese ships have entered prohibited waters
Taiwan said it was the first time Chinese coast guard ships entered government-controlled waters where they are prohibited from entering. The case was recorded near Kinmen Island, which is controlled by Taipei. In turn, the Chinese side announced legal patrols by Chinese coast guard ships near Kinmen “to protect order in the waters around the island.”
Finland, following the Baltic countries, stopped allowing cars with Russian license plates
As of March 16, it will no longer be possible to drive Russian-registered vehicles in Finland without a special permit. The Russians have six months to get their cars out to Finland. It is not possible to leave Finland through the Finnish-Russian border as the checkpoints are closed until April 14, 2024.
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