Ukraine
US announces largest weapons package for Ukraine
According to a breakdown by the Department of Defense (DoD), items in the newly-announced package include six additional National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) with additional munitions for NASAMS, up to 245,000 rounds of 155mm artillery ammunition, up to 65,000 rounds of 120mm mortar ammunition, up to 24 counter-artillery radars, Puma Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and support equipment for Scan Eagle UAS systems, "Vampire" counter-UAS systems, as well as laser-guided rocket systems, Xinhua news agency reported.
Ukraine demands more weapons from Germany as thousands show support
Reznikov called for "more than just friendship and lip service," as his nation marked its independence from the Soviet Union and the sixth month of the war started by Russia. Ukraine would also like to have more "real weapons, such as the MARS II rocket launcher," Reznikov said. The army already has three, but 12 would be "even better." Germany has sent heavy weaponry to Ukraine from its own military stocks, and Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced another the shipment of more than 500 million ($499.3 million) in weapons.
Russian soldiers in Ukraine hospitalised with chemical poisoning
Traces of Botulinum toxin Type B, which is an "organic poison of artificial origin," have been discovered in samples taken from the servicemen, the ministry said, accusing Kiev of "chemical terrorism", RT reported. The Russian troops were "hospitalized with signs of severe poisoning" after being stationed near the village of Vasilyevka in Zaporozhye Region on July 31, the statement said, RT reported.
Attacks in Ukraine's Kharkiv likely aimed at diverting troops: UK
At least 12 civilians were killed in Russian strikes on residential areas of the city on Wednesday, the ministry wrote in its latest intelligence update on Twitter. It noted that Kharkiv is within range of most Russian artillery types, reports dpa news agency. "Multiple rocket launchers and generally inaccurate area weapons have caused devastation across large parts of the city," the defence intelligence update said.
Russian air force fires at Crimean city, explosions reported
The port city is the gateway to an 18-km bridge that links Crimea to Russia, dpa news agency reported on Friday. Ukraine has labelled the bridge, built in 2018, as a legitimate target in its bid to force the Russians out of their lands. "There is no danger for the city or the bridge," Oleg Kryuchkov, an adviser to Crimea's Russian leaders, said on Telegram.
Ukraine plans to attack Zaporozhye nuclear power plant on Friday: Russia
The predicted attack will be timed to coincide with the ongoing visit to Ukraine by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, the ministry claimed. The Russian ministry said it has detected movements of Ukrainian troops, indicating a looming 'provocation.' Kiev has deployed units trained in responding to the use of weapons of mass destruction, pre-positioning them to report a radiation leak and demonstrate a purported action to mitigate it, Russian military spokesman Igor Konashenkov said, RT reported.
Ukraine expects missile attacks in Kiev on its Independence Day
"However, this will not change the military situation. Rather, it would be a purely emotional gesture to kill more civilians and spoil our holiday," Arestovych was quoted as saying dpa news agency. He assured, however, that Ukraine could also ruin the day for the Russians and recalled the series of recent explosions in Crimea, annexed by Moscow in 2014. "In case of an attack, it will be much worse for them there," he said.
Over half a million tonnes of grain exported from Ukraine: UN
Since Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and the UN agreed to open the Black Sea route at the end of July, 36 passages have been approved, the UN said on Tuesday, adding that 21 ships left Ukraine for the Bosporus and 15 moved through the strait in the direction of the war-torn country. A total of 27 freighters were searched in Turkey as stipulated by the agreement, reports dpa news agency.
Ukraine targeted operation of Russian nuclear site: Moscow
The plant is located in Kursk Region, which borders eastern Ukraine, RT reported. The blasts, which occurred on August 4, 9 and 12, "led to the disruption of the functioning of the nuclear power plant", the FSB said. The FSB added that a terrorism investigation has been launched and that a search for the culprits is underway. Security at nuclear sites in Russia has been boosted, RT reported.
Putin reaffirms goal of capturing Ukraine's Donbas region
The President told international guests at an annual military forum near Moscow on Monday that the Russian army is fulfilling its tasks in the so-called "People's republics of Donetsk and Luhansk", reports dpa news agency. While Kiev accuses Moscow of the most serious war crimes and a bloody occupation policy, Putin once again claimed that "the soil of the Donbas is being liberated step by step" from Ukrainian nationalists.
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