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Op vrijdag 26 april 2024 17:26 schreef Ulx het volgende:
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Pentagon says ATACMS missiles intended to enable strikes on Crimea, pushing range of weaponry – NYT
The Pentagon named the main goal of supplying Ukraine with ATACMS missiles with a range of over 300 km

Ukrainian forces will be able to use long-range ATACMS missiles received from the United States for more effective strikes against Russian troops in the temporarily occupied Crimea, unnamed high-ranking Pentagon officials told The New York Times.

After several months of requests, Ukraine received a longer-range version of the ATACMS missiles, which can cover a distance of 190 miles – that's about 305 km.

US national security officials have said that much of the long-delayed arms supply should first focus on strengthening Ukraine's defenses.

The new weapon can penetrate deeper into the Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine and target the supply nodes of the Russian military in the southeast.

According to one unnamed senior US official, the purpose of the long-range missile deliveries is to increase pressure on Crimea, the center of Russia's air and ground forces, "where, right now, Russia has had relatively safe haven."

On April 24, the Pentagon announced a package of military aid for Ukraine worth $1 billion. It was not officially reported that the package includes ATACMS, but the day before CNN wrote that these missiles would be there, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine and the United States had finally reached an agreement on long-range ATACMS missiles.

Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser to the US president, confirmed that in February, Biden ordered to provide Ukraine with a "significant number" of ATACMS missiles. They were included in the aid package approved on March 12.

According to Reuters, the missiles were first used in the morning of April 17 and launched at a Russian airfield in Crimea. Voice of America, citing an unnamed high-ranking US official, reported that Ukraine also used ATACMS in the early hours of April 24.

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Estonia hands over two patrol boats to Ukraine


Estonia delivered two patrol boats to Ukraine in cooperation with Denmark.

The Estonian Ministry of Defense reported about this on Friday, April 26 on its social media.

The boats were provided as international military aid. They will help Ukraine protect its sea lanes and inland waters.

The Defense Ministry’s post on the social network X about helping Ukraine included a photo of a patrol boat currently operated by the Estonian Navy.

However, there is currently no information on the type of boats that Ukraine received. The role of Denmark in this delivery is also unknown.

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Former UK defense chief presses Scholz to declare if Germany wants Ukraine victory amid Taurus talks
On April 24, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reiterated his opposition to the provision of Taurus missiles to Kyiv
Former British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace called on Germany to send Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. He believes that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz should decide whether he wants Ukraine to win the war or not, Zeit reports.

Wallace understands the fears about the escalation of tensions, but they are unfounded. "The red lines of Russia are like chalk erased from a blackboard," he said.

The former defense chief stressed that rather than ruling out the supply of the Taurus, Scholz had better name the conditions that might justify the supply of the missiles.

"It's better than saying, 'no, I'm not going to supply them,' to say, 'we're constantly monitoring the situation, and if Russia continues, we'll review it,'" Wallace said.

The former official argues that Scholz does not understand that it will help Russian dictator Vladimir Putin if he appears indecisive, hesitates when making certain decisions or creates the impression that he is not on the same page with his allies.

Western supporters of Ukraine impose restrictions on themselves that are not logical and even not understandable to Russians, said Wallace, adding that Scholz was also wrong when he suggested that British and French soldiers were in Ukraine to program cruise missiles.

"There is no need for British and French soldiers to sit in Ukraine and program cruise missiles," he said.

The German chancellor, along with the majority of German lawmakers, have repeatedly refused to send the Taurus long-range weapon systems to Ukraine, arguing that it would lead to a direct conflict between Germany and Russia.

On April 24, at a press conference together with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Scholz reiterated that he opposes the provision of Taurus missiles.

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Swiss parliamentary committee backs proposal to send $5.5 billion in aid to Ukraine
A Swiss parliamentary committee supported a proposal on April 25 to provide 5 billion Swiss francs ($5.5 billion) in aid to Ukraine, moving the funding closer to being fully passed by the government.

Switzerland's Federal Council announced the plans earlier in April, saying the funds would be allocated to support Ukraine's economic development and reconstruction.

While the proposal must still get through more legislative steps before becoming law, it was supported by lawmakers from both center-right and center-left parties.

The funding for Ukraine was part of a larger package to improve Switzerland's defense capabilities, and it earmarked an additional 10.1 billion Swiss francs (~$11 billion) for the military.

While refusing to supply Kyiv with military aid on account of its long-term neutrality policy, Switzerland has provided economic and humanitarian support worth over $3 billion.

Switzerland also hosted the 2022 Ukraine Recovery Conference in Lugano, which laid down principles for Ukraine's reconstruction and recovery.

Switzerland is also set to host a global peace summit on Russia's war against Ukraine, with 80-100 countries invited to attend.

The conference is scheduled to place on June 16-17 in Lucerne, unnamed sources told Bloomberg.

The country is also reportedly ramping up efforts to prevent companies and individuals from using the country to circumvent sanctions imposed against Russia.

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Russian Court Sentences Melitopol Mother and Two Others on Fabricated Terrorism Charges

The Russian court has sentenced three Ukrainians to lengthy prison terms for alleged involvement in a non-existent terrorist plot, reported by Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group.

The three, Yanina Akulova, Dmytro Sergieiev, and Anton Zhukovsky, were all abducted from the Russia-occupied city of Melitopol last year. Their supposed “confessions” were filmed well before Russia even acknowledged holding them prisoner.

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Forbes Russia journalist detained over Bucha massacre repost

A journalist who writes for the Russian edition of Forbes magazine has been detained for spreading “false information” about the military, the magazine reported Friday.

Sergey Mingazov is now in a holding cell in the city of Khabarovsk in Russia’s Far East over a repost on his Telegram channel about the March 2022 massacre in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha, his lawyer said.

The court in Khabarovsk will set pretrial restrictions on Mingazov on 27 April, human rights group OVD-Info said Friday. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison. Staff at Forbes have not yet been able to contact Mingazov.

In addition to his work for the Russian edition of Forbes, Mingazov runs multiple Telegram channels dealing with local issues. He has also previously worked for state-owned news agency TASS, the state-affiliated newspapers Vedomosti, Kommersant and Komsomolskaya Pravda and other publications.

The Russian army entered Bucha on 27 February 2022. The Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated the town on 31 March. Over 1,400 people died in Bucha during the 33 days it endured of Russian occupation, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, among them 175 people who were found in mass graves and torture chambers.

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‘Wagner Group operative’ charged under new UK security law
Dylan Earl, a 20-year-old from Leicester, is accused of conduct that would benefit Russia

The first person to be charged under the new National Security Act is an alleged operative of the Wagner Group, the mercenaries who have fought for Russia in Ukraine, Syria and Africa.

Dylan Earl, a 20-year-old from Leicester, is accused of conduct that would benefit Russia, and of endangering life or creating a serious risk to the safety of the public. He and two other men are accused of aggravated arson at a commercial premises in Leyton, east London.

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Russian Soldiers Accused of Drunken Killing Spree in Occupied Ukraine – Reports
Two Russian soldiers have been arrested on suspicion of going on a drunken killing spree in the Moscow-occupied part of southern Ukraine’s Kherson region this week, according to media reports.

Alexander Osipov, 34, and Alexander Kaigorodtsev, 36, were detained Wednesday after several people were found dead in the neighboring villages of Podo-Kalynivka and Abrykosivka, the independent Telegram news channel Astra reported Thursday, citing anonymous sources.

Osipov and Kaigorodtsev have confessed to the crimes and told investigators where they had hidden the bodies of additional victims, the Kommersant business daily reported.

“It is assumed they may have committed the crime in a state of alcoholic intoxication,” the publication wrote.

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Op vrijdag 26 april 2024 19:47 schreef BEFEM het volgende:
@:achja wat is jouw visie over fpv drones etc?

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The United States to purchase $1.6 billion worth of Ukrainian-made weapons for the Ukrainian Defense Forces
Military aid from the United States includes not only the transfer of US weapons to Ukraine, but also orders from enterprises of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex.

$1.6 billion will be allocated for the purchase of Ukrainian-made weapons.

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FC Sochi players allegedly poisoned before match against Kadyrov's FC Akhmat in Chechnya
FC Sochi football players were allegedly poisoned by Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov's men before their Russian Premier League match against Akhmat Grozny on April 25 to prevent the Chechen club's relegation to a lower division.

Concerns escalated as all 14 players and five staff members experienced severe illness, including nausea and diarrhea, just before kickoff.

According to FC Sochi manager Robert Moreno all 14 of his club's players and five accompanying staff fell seriously ill shortly before the match, suffering from nausea and diarrhea.

"At first, there were only two players who were unwell, but as time went on more and more of them came down, eventually 14 players and five staff members,” he said.

“Several Sochi players were not even able to move around normally. Unfortunately, we didn't even have anyone to replace them."

Despite the health issues, the Sochi players were still required to play the match, which they eventually lost 1-0.

"We were probably forced to play. That's why we came to the stadium. We had to pick some players who felt better and were less affected by the situation," Moreno said.

While fans speculate on social media, Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov's camp denies involvement, sparking controversy in the Russian football scene.

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‘This animal is going around schools’ A Russian prisoner-turned-soldier, convicted of murder and accused of raping minors, teaches children about patriotism

After returning from the war in Ukraine, many Russian soldiers are invited to speak about their experiences at schools and patriotic events for children. Among them is Nikita Semyanov, a 35-year-old from Novosibirsk, who was recruited to fight in the war while serving a nine-year prison sentence for murder. Multiple women have also accused Semyanov of sexually abusing minors and of physical assault. Nevertheless, he’s continued appearing at various patriotic gatherings for children since his return from the front in February 2024. The independent outlet Holod dug into Semyanov’s past and learned why local groups organizing the events are still turning a blind eye to the allegations against him. Meduza shares an abridged version in English.

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Zelensky dismisses Armed Forces' Support Forces commander appointed in March
President Volodymyr Zelensky on April 26 dismissed Oleksandr Yakovets as the commander of the Support Forces of Ukraine's Armed Forces, according to the decree published on the Presidential Office's website.

Yakovets was appointed the Support Forces commander on March 4, replacing Dmytro Hereha. Yakovets previously held an administrative position in the Support Forces.

Zelensky signed another decree on Yakovets on April 26, appointing him the head of Ukraine's Special Transport Service. The president also dismissed Bohdan Bondar, who had led the unit since March 2022.

The State Special Transport Service is a unit of the Defense Ministry. Its responsibilities include building, repairing, and protecting the national transportation system's facilities.

Yakovets started his military career in 1992, took part in Ukraine's Anti-Terrorist Operation against Russian-backed militants in the Donbas, and received several state awards.

Zelensky began to reshuffle Ukraine's military command in February, dismissing Ukraine's top military commander Valerii Zaluzhnyi.

In April, more changes in high-level military command were announced, including the new appointments in the Southern, Eastern, and Western Operational Commands.

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SCARDY VLAD Putin CANCELS Victory Day military parades across Russia over fears deadly Ukraine drones could slip through defences
Last year, plenty May 9 parades were cancelled and Moscow's centrepiece show was scaled back over 'security concerns'

VLADIMIR Putin has been forced to cancel Russia's triumphant annual Victory Day parades over fears of Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks.

The trembling tyrant, 71, has axed most of the May 9 celebrations - the most sacred day in the Russian calendar - because he couldn't guarantee the safety of his citizens.

The patriotic military parades are held throughout Russia as a means of celebrating the country defeating Nazi Germany in World War 2.

These events are usually used by Putin to showcase the might of the Russian military machine. and garner national pride - led by a giant parade in Moscow's Red Square.

This part will go ahead under intense security - overseen by Putin - but many regional parades have been scrapped along with associated major fireworks displays.

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