VAccording to British information, reservists mobilized by Russia are being sent to war against Ukraine with adequate equipment. In a routine intelligence update on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Russian security forces have been deployed to Ukraine over the past two weeks.
“The average condition of their personal gear is certainly inferior to the poor supply of already deployed troops.”
Many reservists will need to purchase their own body armor, specifically the modern Type 6B45 body armor, which is actually intended to be issued to combat troops as part of the Russian Ratnik equipment program. Their prices have tripled in Russian online retail sales since April.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that the mobilization would be completed in two weeks. 220,000 reservists have now been mobilized, 16,000 of whom are already in combat. A total of 300,000 men were to be conscripted. During the mobilization, as the Kremlin admits, there were significant accidents.
Current developments in Live Ticker:
1:17 pm – Russia reports a Ukrainian attack to the south near Kherson
According to Russian reports, the Ukrainian army launched a new offensive to liberate the occupied Kherson region in the south of the country. However, the information is different. Kirill Stremosov, deputy head of the occupation administration, said only artillery fire had taken place. The Russian Defense Ministry in Moscow said the attack had been foiled. By contrast, Russian military bloggers continued to report bitter fighting. The Ukrainian army uses many tanks and armored vehicles.
12:20 pm – After trouble with US: Saudi Arabia announces aid to Ukraine
After heavy criticism from the US, Saudi Arabia has sent another round of support to Ukraine. The country’s crown prince and de facto ruler, Mohammed bin Salman, has pledged $400 million (about 410 million euros) worth of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, Saudi Arabia’s state news agency SPA reported. In a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the heir to the throne pledged to support all measures that would contribute to reducing the intensity of the war.
Saudi Arabia recently angered Washington when it agreed to cut oil production. In the US, the announcement was seen as support for Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. Saudi Arabia and Russia are considered the leading powers in the OPEC+ oil alliance. From November, he wants to produce two million barrels (159 liters each) less oil per day.
11:30 a.m. – Ex-ambassador Melnik leaves
After nearly eight years as Ukraine’s ambassador to Germany, Andriy Melnyk left for Kyiv on Saturday, where he is set to take up a new post at the Foreign Ministry. Melnyk said he left his home in his car around 10 a.m.
His successor, Oleksii Makeiev, is expected in Berlin on Monday. The change of embassy head will only take place formally with the approval of Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, for which there is no official date yet.
11:00 am – Current situation in Ukraine
Current situation in Ukraine
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According to officials, several parts of Ukraine were shelled by Russian troops on Saturday night. Just after 7:00 a.m. local time (6:00 a.m. CEST), a temporary air alert was issued across Ukraine due to fears of further attacks.
In the nearest big city ahead Saborishja Infrastructure items in the south were attacked. There are fires. 16 residential buildings were also damaged in the blast. But there were no injuries. Governor Ole Staruch called on people to go to shelters.
over neighboring territory Dnipropetrovsk According to local officials, five enemy drones were intercepted, made in Iran. However, more than 50 shells from multiple rocket launchers and heavy artillery hit the Nikopol district. Two people were injured.
On the outskirts of the capital Kiev A power plant was severely damaged by a Russian rocket attack. This was announced by energy supplier Ukrainerho on Saturday. The exact location is not specified. Specialists are working to restore reliable electricity supply to Kyiv and central Ukraine. However, citizens were asked to use less electricity, especially in the evenings, to avoid overloading the network.
Since the beginning of this week, Russia has increased its shelling of the Ukrainian interior, mainly aimed at destroying energy and water supplies. Russian sources said Ukrainian shelling hit the city on Saturday Donetsk And above New Kakovka In the lower reaches of the Dnipro River. A woman was killed in Donetsk. There is no independent confirmation of this information.
07:58 – Iran denies arms supply to Russia
Iran has denied reports of arms sales to Russia. In a phone conversation with EU foreign policy chief Joseph Borrell, Foreign Minister Hossein Amiraptollahian denied supplying Russia with arms and thereby actively participating in the military conflict in Ukraine. “We have military cooperation with Russia, but no arms supply,” Amiraptolahian said, according to Iranian sources.
Iran wants an end to war and human suffering. Tehran has always denied reports about the supply and use of Iranian drones in the conflict in Ukraine, although they have been confirmed by the Russian side. While Iran supports ending the war, it has never criticized the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
07:00 – Ukraine fixes its power grid – Putin threatens
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine was making progress in repairing infrastructure destroyed after heavy Russian rocket attacks earlier in the week. 15 objects have already been repaired, he said without elaborating. “We will update everything else,” he promised in his video address in Kyiv.
“In most regions, the technical possibilities of electricity supply have been restored,” Zelenskyj said. In others, temporary shutdowns are still necessary to stabilize the entire network. The President called on his countrymen to conserve electricity. He said this is also a contribution to the security of our country.
04:01 – Zelenskyy insists on recapturing all of Ukraine
In view of the Russian mobilization, Volodymyr Zelensky once again announced that the Ukrainian Armed Forces would retake the entire territory of their country from Russia. “There are still people to throw on the battlefield, they have weapons, missiles, and they are using them against Ukraine,” Zelensky said in his evening video address. Russia still has the ability to terrorize Ukrainian cities and all Europeans and threaten the world. But with Ukraine steadily advancing, Russia has no chance of winning the war.
3:24 am – US offers $725 million worth of ammunition and military vehicles
The US is providing ammunition and military vehicles to Ukraine as part of a new $725 million defense package. two US government officials told Reuters. Military assistance should strengthen Ukraine’s counteroffensive capabilities against Russia. Weapons that defend against missile attacks are not included. US President Biden unveiled a new security package for Ukraine, the State Department said in a statement.
02:49 – According to Ukraine, a large amount of Russian weapons were destroyed
According to the Ukrainian military, Ukrainian forces destroyed a large amount of Russian weapons and equipment in Anthracite, south of Luhansk. The army said on its Facebook page that Russian forces had shelled several towns, including Konstantinivka and the city of Zaporizhzhya, southwest of Baghmut. This information could not be independently verified.
00:00 – Putin announces that mobilization will end in two weeks
Russian President Vladimir Putin expects the invitation of Russian reservationists to be completed within the next two weeks. “I think that in about two weeks all mobilization will be completed,” Putin told a news conference in Kazakhstan. 222,000 of the 300,000 pre-bookers have already been mobilized.
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