The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Political Analysis denied rumors of an “infinite” number of Korean soldiers in Russian units.
The President of Ukraine appointed Land Forces Commander Mykhailo Drapaty and Deputy Head of the Military Operations Pavlo Palis to the Supreme Military Commission. Oleksandr Pavliuk was dismissed from the staff.
Andriy Kostin, who was recently dismissed from the post of Prosecutor General, is to be appointed as Ukraine's ambassador to the Netherlands. This was reported by MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak, who also noted the possible appointment of Malyuska to the Council of Europe.
SBI uncovered a scheme to illegally withdraw real estate of a Kharkiv bank worth UAH 360 million. Six people are suspected of transferring the property to companies associated with a Russian bookmaker.
In Novosibirsk, a 5,000-square-meter warehouse belonging to a company that maintains strategic facilities in Russia burned down. The facility stored plastic products and cable fittings for military use.
Russia has been amassing missiles and drones for a massive attack on Ukraine, according to the head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center. On Friday morning, explosions occurred in Odesa, Kyiv region and western Ukraine.
The President chaired a meeting of the Staff on air defense and frontline stabilization in Zaporizhzhia region. Zelenskyy also inspected the equipment in the 27th Rocket Artillery Brigade.
All flights have been suspended at Sochi airport since 19:30 due to the introduction of the “Carpet” plan. This comes amid a large-scale drone attack on Russian regions and occupied Crimea.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation reported UAV attacks on several regions of Russia and Crimea. Explosions were heard in Sevastopol, which was confirmed by the city's Russian-appointed “governor.
The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council denied information about Russia's mass production of intercontinental ballistic missiles “Oreshnik. ” Russia has only a few experimental models of this missile.
The GPA reported that there are 6,000-7,500 Russian military personnel in Syria. Their possible transfer to Ukraine will not significantly affect the situation at the front due to the high daily losses of the Russian Federation.
The president signed a law that deprives tax benefits of persons who have been stripped of state awards. The law comes into force from the date of publication.
The Center for countering disinformation under the national security and Defense Council reports on the preparation of the Russian Federation for new attacks on Ukraine from strategic aviation airfields. The US embassy warns of growing threats from Russian missiles and Dragons.
The court in Georgia has arrested the opposition figure Nika Gvaramia after searches in the offices of opposition parties. Earlier, Ukraine imposed sanctions on 19 high-ranking Georgian officials who support the policy of Vladimir Putin.
The president signed a decree banning the appointment of doctors to military positions that are not related to medical practice. The Cabinet of ministers has a month to implement changes and review the conditions for booking health workers.
The NSDC imposed 10-year sanctions against 19 representatives of the Georgian government, including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. The sanctions were imposed on politicians who support Putin's policies.
The President of Ukraine enacted the NSDC's decision to impose sanctions on Georgian authorities who support the Rutin policy. Zelensky called on international partners to act in the same principled manner.
Russian forces attempted a breakthrough to Kupiansk with equipment and infantry. Ukrainian troops destroyed the enemy forces that were trying to entrench before the arrival of reinforcements.
In Ryazan, a strike was carried out on the Diaghilev Air Base, where the Strategic Aviation of the Russian Federation is based. In the port of Novorossiysk, Russian launch vehicles were attacked, which are firing at Ukraine.
The head of the GPA of the national security and Defense Council reported on the preparation of the Russian Federation for actions in the Zaporozhye region, but noted the lack of forces to attack the city of Zaporozhye. The enemy is accumulating and regrouping personnel and equipment.
Russia carried out a massive attack on Ukrainian energy facilities, using 188 means of air attack. The Air Force managed to shoot down 76 cruise missiles, 3 x-59/69 missiles and 35 drones.
The head of the GPA under the national security and Defense Council reported on the accumulated reserves of weapons for attacks on Ukraine by the end of winter. Today, there was a massive blow to the energy infrastructure, emergency shutdowns were introduced.
Overnight, drones attacked several targets in the Rostov region of Russia, including airports and warehouses. According to the Russian defense ministry, 24 UAVs were shot down, with the most obvious hit reportedly at Taganrog airport.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation denied information about a Russian offensive on Kozacha Lopan, saying that the Ukrainian Defense Forces are in full control of the border.
The meeting discussed the protection of energy infrastructure and its restoration after shelling. They considered air defense, arms contracting, and cooperation with European partners on electricity imports.
The Government approved the implementation plan for the Maritime Security Strategy of Ukraine developed by the Ministry of Defense. The plan envisages strengthening defense capabilities, de-occupation of the coast, and restoration of maritime infrastructure.
The President of Ukraine has signed a decree to deprive 34 people who defected to the enemy of their state awards. Among them are former government officials, MPs, heads of law enforcement agencies and famous artists, and 10 of them have been subjected to maximum sanctions.
The head of the CPD said that kiriyenko and patrushev were putting pressure on putin to escalate the conflict. At the same time, such actions will lead to increased isolation of russia.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center says Russia is trying to raise the stakes by launching an intercontinental missile. Western officials do not confirm the use of such a missile, and Zelenskyy announced that an examination is underway.
The President of Ukraine has signed a law that allows for the deprivation of state awards for propaganda of the aggressor state. The awards will be deprived by a decision of the National Security and Defense Council and a presidential decree, not just a court verdict.
