Ukrainian drones strike oil depots in Russia's Smolensk region
Ukrainian drones have struck two oil depots in the Smolensk region of Russia overnight into Wednesday, according to a report by Interfax-Ukraine, citing an informed source.
"During the night, Rosneft lost two fuel storage and transfer sites in Yartsevo and Razdoryovo in the Smolensk region of Russia," the source said.
It is claimed that the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) orchestrated the strikes.
"These depots contained 26 thousand cubic meters of Russian fuel. Following powerful …
China cuts key equipment shipments to Russia amid sanctions threat
China has drastically cut its direct shipments of equipment to Russia, including machinery, components, and electrical gear, in response to threats of new sanctions from Western countries, reports the Russian news agency RBC.
According to information from Chinese customs, in March this year, China's exports of these categories of goods to Russia plummeted by 15% compared with the same period last year, amounting to $2.9 billion. China's total exports to Russia also declined by 14.2% year-on- …
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to announce largest Ukrainian military aid during Poland visit
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, will announce the largest military aid package for Ukraine to date during his visit to Poland on April 23, according to the British government's website.
It is reported that Sunak intends to reveal an increase in military support for Ukraine of £500 million ($617 million). The additional funding will be utilized for the speedy delivery of critical ammunition, air defense equipment, drones, and engineering support.
The record-breaking …
Former Commander of the Polish Ground Forces: American weapons are likely already on their way to Ukraine
The US House of Representatives has begun the process of approving a new aid package for Ukraine, with the delivery of support already underway. Ukrinform reports, citing comments by military expert Waldemar Skrzypczak, former commander of the Polish Land Forces and former deputy minister of national defense, the first shipments of weapons are being sent to Ukraine following the House's decision.
The expert believes that although the details of these deliveries are not known, the aid is …
Ukrainian missile strike targets Sevastopol, hits rescue vessel and possibly a landing ship
Ukraine has launched a missile strike on a Russian military port in the occupied city of Sevastopol. On the morning of Sunday, April 21, residents of Sevastopol were jolted awake by the sounds of air-raid sirens and explosions, as the port was targeted.
Around 9 am local time, social media in Sevastopol was flooded with messages from alarmed residents reporting loud explosions. Coinciding with these reports was the news of the emergency closure of the Kerch Bridge.
Mikhail Razvozhayev, the …