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"Ukraine is not involved in any armed provocations on the territory of the illegally occupied nuclear plant," the spokesperson Andrii Yusov said, adding that Russian false flag strikes were a frequent occurrence.kyivindependent.com
The Prosecutor General's Office has opened an investigation into a video that purportedly shows Russian soldiers shooting three captured and unarmed Ukrainian servicemen in Kherson Oblast, the office announced on April 7.kyivindependent.com
Czechia warns Russia is trying to sabotage railways in Europe
Russia is actively trying to sabotage European railways by hacking into their signaling systems, #Czech Transport Minister Martin Kupka said to the Financial Times (FT)
Russia has engaged in a variety of disruptive behavior toward Europe, often using its cyber capabilities to target civilian infrastructure.
Kupka said that Russia has made "thousands of attempts to weaken our (railway) systems" since the beginning of the full-scale war.
https://kyivindependent.com/ft-czechia-warns-russia-is-trying-to-sabotage-railways-in-europe/
#RussianAggression #RussiaIsATerroristState #Europe #railways #trains #StandWithUkraineFT: Czechia warns Russia is trying to sabotage railways in Europe
Czech Transportation Minister Martin Kupka said that Russia has made "thousands of attempts to weaken our (railway) systems" since the beginning of the full-scale war.kyivindependent.com
Czech Transportation Minister Martin Kupka said that Russia has made "thousands of attempts to weaken our (railway) systems" since the beginning of the full-scale war.kyivindependent.com
Russian use of prohibited chemical weapons has become 'systemic'
The tendency of Russian troops to use munition with prohibited chemicals grows and has become "systemic," the command of Ukraine's Support Forces reported on April 5.
Ukrainian forces recorded 371 cases of usage of munition containing prohibited chemicals over the past month, which is 90 cases more than during the previous one.
For such attacks, Russia primarily uses K-51 and RG-VO grenades, which are delivered via drones, according to the Support Forces.
https://kyivindependent.com/military-russian-troops-begin-to-use-munition-with-prohibited-chemicals-more-frequent/
#WarCrimes #RussianAggression #RussiaInvadedUkraine #StandWithUkraine #ChemicalWeapons #RussiaMilitary: Russian use of prohibited chemical weapons has become 'systemic'
Ukrainian forces recorded 371 cases of usage of munition containing prohibited chemicals over the past month, which is 90 cases more than during the previous one.kyivindependent.com
Ukrainian forces recorded 371 cases of usage of munition containing prohibited chemicals over the past month, which is 90 cases more than during the previous one.kyivindependent.com
France to send Ukraine air defense missiles, armored vehicles
Paris will "unlock a new batch of Aster 30 missiles" for the SAMP/T MAMBA system, the French equivalent of the U.S. Patriot, in response to Ukraine's air defense shortage, Lecornu said on March 30.
"We are also developing tele-operated munitions in a very short time, to deliver them to the Ukrainians this summer," he said.
The package will also include hundreds of old but "still operational" armored vehicles.
"To hold such a large front line, the Ukrainian army needs, for example, our armored front vehicles: this is absolutely key for troop mobility,"
https://kyivindependent.com/france-to-send-ukraine-air-defense-missiles-armored-vehicles/
#RussianAggression #RussiaInvadedUkraine #AirDefense #StandWithUkraineFrance to send Ukraine air defense missiles, armored vehicles
Paris will "unlock a new batch of Aster 30 missiles" for the SAMP/T MAMBA system, the French equivalent of the U.S. Patriot, in response to Ukraine's air defense shortage.kyivindependent.com
Paris will "unlock a new batch of Aster 30 missiles" for the SAMP/T MAMBA system, the French equivalent of the U.S. Patriot, in response to Ukraine's air defense shortage.kyivindependent.com
Taurus manufacturer criticises German government for slow signing of defence contracts
MBDA, the manufacturer of Taurus missiles, insists on speeding up the German government's decision-making on production orders.
The Taurus missiles will no longer be produced, as the defence industry is not allowed to produce stockpiles without orders.
"It is a challenge for our industry when production is interrupted, as in the case of Taurus. In such cases, our suppliers, who are often small and medium-sized companies, stop production," Gottschild said.
With new orders, suppliers will first have to reorient themselves and secure raw materials, for example
The arms industry needs a base load of production,
"This is enough to make it worthwhile to maintain supply chains, keep test equipment up to date and maintain the competence of employees," he added
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/30/7448886/
#Taurus #Germany #MBDA #defence #stockpiles #CruiseMissiles #StandWithUkraineTaurus manufacturer criticises German government for slow signing of defence contracts
MBDA, the manufacturer of Taurus missiles, insists on speeding up the German government’s decision-making on production orders.www.pravda.com.ua
MBDA, the manufacturer of Taurus missiles, insists on speeding up the German government’s decision-making on production orders.www.pravda.com.ua
Why #ISIS attacked #Russia and why Russia blames Ukraine
DOHA – The terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall #concert venue in a Moscow suburb was no bolt from the blue. The Kremlin dismissed U.S. intelligence warnings of an imminent attack by “extremists,” possibly to shift the blame to a convenient scapegoat when the attack came.
https://kyivindependent.com/opinion-why-isis-attacked-russia-and-why-russia-blames-ukraine/
#RussianPropaganda #terrorism #civilians #scapegoats #StandWithUkraineOpinion: Why ISIS attacked Russia and why Russia blames Ukraine
DOHA – The terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue in a Moscow suburb was no bolt from the blue. The Kremlin dismissed U.S. intelligence warnings of an imminent attack by “extremists,” possibly to shift the blame to a convenient scapegoat when the attack came. The murder ofkyivindependent.com
DOHA – The terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue in a Moscow suburb was no bolt from the blue. The Kremlin dismissed U.S. intelligence warnings of an imminent attack by “extremists,” possibly to shift the blame to a convenient scapegoat when the attack came. The murder ofkyivindependent.com
Anti-Kremlin militias' raid thwarts Russia's plans for potential new attack
The recent incursion into Russia by Russian #anti-Kremlin #militias made Moscow "change plans" on a possible new attack in Ukraine's northern sector.
Russian nationalist Denis Kapustin, the commander of the #Russian Volunteer Corps, said at a press conference on March 21 that the militias "stabilized the front" and "eased the pressure of Russian troops in certain areas."
Alexei Baranovsky, the Freedom of Russia Legion volunteer, claimed that anti-Kremlin forces had received intelligence about Russia's alleged plans to advance further into Kharkiv Oblast.
"The clashes (on Russia's territory) forced Russia to deploy additional reserves and withdraw its troops from their positions (in Ukraine) to relocate them to Belgorod Oblast," Yusov said.
https://kyivindependent.com/military-intelligence-anti-kremlin-militias-raid-thwarts-russias-plans-for-potential-new-attack/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #StandWithUkraineMilitary Intelligence: Anti-Kremlin militias' raid thwarts Russia's plans for potential new attack
The recent incursion into Russia by Russian anti-Kremlin militias made Moscow "change plans" on a possible new attack in Ukraine's northern sector, Andrii Yusov, a spokesperson of Ukraine's military Intelligence told the Kyiv Independent on March 22.kyivindependent.com
The recent incursion into Russia by Russian anti-Kremlin militias made Moscow "change plans" on a possible new attack in Ukraine's northern sector, Andrii Yusov, a spokesperson of Ukraine's military Intelligence told the Kyiv Independent on March 22.kyivindependent.com
Kremlin admits Russia 'de facto' at war, calls Ukraine 'occupying force'
In an unexpected admission, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on March 22 that Russia is in a "state of war" in an interview with the Russian state-owned media outlet Arguments and Facts.
Peskov later clarified his words, saying that "de jure" it remained a "military operation," but "de facto" had become a #war.
Russia refuses to refer to its war against Ukraine as a war, referring to it instead as a "special military operation" for #propaganda purposes and to downplay its actions for both domestic and international audiences. Russia's choice of wording plays a key part in the framing of its full-scale war.
https://kyivindependent.com/kremlin-admits-russia-de-facto-at-war-calls-ukraine-occupying-force/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussiaUkraineWar #StandWithUkraineKremlin admits Russia 'de facto' at war, calls Ukraine 'occupying force'
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov later clarified his words, saying that "de jure" it remained a "military operation," but "de facto" had become a war.kyivindependent.com
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov later clarified his words, saying that "de jure" it remained a "military operation," but "de facto" had become a war.kyivindependent.com
Documentary - Destroy, in Whole or in Part
In this documentary, its author, investigative reporter Danylo Mokryk explores whether there is #genocidal intent in the actions of the Russian military and officials, as well as in Russian state propaganda.
He interviews several scholars whose views oppose one another. William A. Schabas, one of the most renowned scholars in the field, is a skeptic. Eugene Finkel has written an opinion piece stating that the Russian invasion was genocide back in 2022. Dmytro Koval emphasizes that one cannot fully understand Russia’s war in Ukraine if one doesn’t call it #genocide
It also features survivors and witnesses of Russian war crimes: a widow of a man killed in Bucha; a twin sister of a woman murdered in Skadovsk; a kid who had been deported to Crimea, and witnessed an attempt to russify Ukrainian children; and two people who had been detained during the occupation of Kherson
https://kyivindependent.com/destroy-in-whole-or-in-part/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #StandWithUkraine
Russia’s rising chemical weapons use in Ukraine
Earlier this month, the Ukrainian military claimed that Russia has used chemical weapons 1,068 times since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine began two years ago. This includes allegations that Russia used #chloroacetophenone, a chemical comparable to tear gas but with higher toxicity.
A Russian commander even openly bragged about using chemical weapons last year.
The usage of these chemicals on the battlefield is "unquestionably" illegal, said Brett Edwards, who specializes in chemical weapons issues and lectures at the University of Bath. It goes against the #ChemicalWeapons Convention, to which Russia is a signatory.
https://kyivindependent.com/the-counteroffensive/
#WarCrimes #RussiaInvadedUkraine #StandWithUkraineThe Counteroffensive: Russia’s rising chemical weapons use in Ukraine
Editor’s Note: This article was published by the blog “The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak” on March 22, 2024, and has been re-published by the Kyiv Independent with permission. To subscribe to "The Counteroffensive," click here. Aahed Bakkora will never forget the night that birds began falling out of thekyivindependent.com
Editor’s Note: This article was published by the blog “The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak” on March 22, 2024, and has been re-published by the Kyiv Independent with permission. To subscribe to "The Counteroffensive," click here. Aahed Bakkora will never forget the night that birds began falling out of thekyivindependent.com
Editorial: Today's Russia is fascist. It’s time to start calling it that
“We went and killed everyone. There were women, men, seniors, and children.”
These were the words of Azamat Uldarov, an ex-fighter of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group who personally admitted to shooting dead a five or six-year-old girl, speaking to Russian independent outlet Gulagu.net. Uldarov, together with ex-Wagner commander Aleksei Savichev, both described being given and carrying out orders to “clean” entire buildings or areas in Donetsk Oblast of civilians by murdering them all.
The confessions came out on the back of a video of Russian troops, later reported as also belonging to Wagner, beheading a Ukrainian prisoner-of-war with a knife.
No, this is not a fever dream, this is fascist Russia in 2023.
https://kyivindependent.com/editorial-todays-russia-is-fascist-its-time-to-stop-avoiding-the-term/
#RussianAggression #RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianWarCrimes #PutinWarCriminal #WagnerGroup #murder #confessions #children #civilians #CrimesAgainstHumanity #kidnapping #executions #StandWithUkraine
Russia’s abduction of Ukrainian children is an established genocidal tactic during war
Russia’s forceful displacement of Ukrainians is a centuries-tested practice of conquest.
Von Guttner Sporzynski highlights that the tradition of abduction and forced displacement of the non-conformist population is deeply rooted in Russia’s history.
He starts from the 16th century, when the first deportations of citizens of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania started, then follows to 19th -century Poland, where around 60,000 people were deported following two anti-Russian rebellions, and ends with the 20th century:
“It is estimated that between 1936 and 1952 at _least three million people were deported across the western territories of Soviet Russia and transported thousands of kilometres away to Siberia and Central Asia.”_ Von Guttner Sporzynski concludes that the children who get abducted today from Ukraine may not find their way back home after the war ends.
https://kyivindependent.com/untitled-16/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianWarCrimes #PutinWarCriminal #children #Ukraine #deportation #abducted #ChildAbuse #RussiaAggression #Russia #kidnapping #RussianKidnappers #genocide #genocidal #StandWithUkraine
Official: Kidnapped Ukrainian children punished for refusing to sing Russian national anthem
After returning to Ukraine from Russia, children complain of beatings and other punishments for refusing to sing the Russian anthem and for mentioning that they are Ukrainians.
https://kyivindependent.com/kidnapped-ukrainian-children/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #ChildAbuse #children #RussiaUkraineWar #RussianWarCrimes #PutinWarCriminal #StandWithUkraine
Journalist Maria Ponomarenko, mother of two, is likely to spend nearly all of the next decade in a Russian prison. Her crime? Telling the truth about Russia’s crimes in Ukraine.www.kyivpost.com
Most convicts recruited by Wagner Group killed, wounded or deserted
Of the 50,000 convicts recruited by #mercenary company Wagner Group from the Russian prison system, only 10,000 remain in the ranks of the military, according to Olga Romanova, head of Russia Behind Bars, an NGO that protects the rights of convicts.
The rest have deserted or have been killed or wounded, she said.
https://kyivindependent.com/news-feed/ngo-most-convicts-recruited-by-wagner-killed-wounded-or-deserted
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #StandWithUkraine #WagnerGroup #convicts #HumanRights #HumanRightsViolations #RussiaUkraineWar #PutinWarCriminal #WarCrimes #RussianWarCrimesNGO: Most convicts recruited by Wagner killed, wounded or deserted.
Of the 50,000 convicts recruited by mercenary company Wagner Group from the Russian prison system, only 10,000 remain in the ranks of the military, according to Olga Romanova, head of Russia Behind Bars, an NGO that protects the rights ofkyivindependent.com
Of the 50,000 convicts recruited by mercenary company Wagner Group from the Russian prison system, only 10,000 remain in the ranks of the military, according to Olga Romanova, head of Russia Behind Bars, an NGO that protects the rights ofkyivindependent.com
