Russia hits Ukraine’s rail network to cripple arms deliveries
Russia has intensified its strikes on the Ukrainian railway network to “paralyze” military supplies, particularly Western equipment, in preparation for a new offensive, a senior Ukrainian security official said yesterday.
The railway infrastructure is particularly vital in Ukraine, both for passenger transport and commerce as well as for the army, because since the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022, all civilian air traffic has been paralyzed there. “These are classic measures before an offensive” of scale, expected in the coming weeks, declared on condition of anonymity a highly placed Source in the Ukrainian security system questioned by AFP about these attacks. The goal “is to paralyze deliveries, the transport of military cargo,” she added.
Briton accused of targeting Ukraine-linked companies to benefit Moscow
A 20-year-old British man has been charged under Britain’s national security law for allegedly organizing attacks on “businesses linked to Ukraine”, authorities said on Friday, in a case deemed “deeply concerning” through London.”
Dylan Earl, 20, is suspected of having targeted companies linked to Ukraine in order to benefit the Russian state,” said Nick Price, head of the anti-terrorism division of the British prosecutor’s office. These facts include “the planning an arson” against a company “linked to Ukraine” last month. In the process, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the summons of the Russian ambassador to London, Andreï Kelin.
Washington announces $6 billion in military aid to Ukraine
US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin announced a new round of $6 billion in aid to Ukraine on Friday, as Washington tries to catch up on deliveries to kyiv after months of deadlock in Congress.
The new component is the second announced this week, following billion-dollar aid to kyiv unveiled on Wednesday. These two amounts are part of the $61 billion assistance budget for kyiv voted this week in Congress and subsequently promulgated by Joe Biden, with Ukraine currently encountering difficulties in its war against Russia.
After promulgating a law on Wednesday providing $61 billion in military and economic aid to Ukraine, Joe Biden promised a rapid massive shipment of weapons.
Russia says it shot down 68 Ukrainian drones
Russia intercepted 68 Ukrainian drones in the Krasnodar region (south) and annexed Crimea during the night from Friday to Saturday, the Russian Defense Ministry announced. According to the ministry, 66 of these drones were shot down over the Krasnodar Territory, and the other two on the Crimean peninsula, annexed by Russia in 2014.
“They tried to attack oil refineries and infrastructure. According to information on the spot, there are no injuries or serious damage,” Krasnodar region governor Veniamin Kondratyev wrote on Telegram. The Ukrainian army has increased its drone attacks on Russian territory in recent months, particularly targeting energy sites.
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