Ukraine – Page 4234 – Prologue Journal

Ukrainian defenders shoot down 9 Russian drones over day, including 6 Shaheds

Pravda Ukraine Units of the Ukrainian Air Force destroyed nine unmanned aerial vehicles of the Russian invaders on 24 April. Source: Air Force on Facebook Details: It is reported that, in particular, six Shahed-136/131 attack drones were shot down on the eastern direction, in the area of responsibility of the Air Command Skhid (East), and…

Russians may launch offensive on several fronts as weather improves – John Kirby

Pravda Ukraine The Russian invaders may start an offensive on several fronts as weather conditions in Ukraine improve. Source: John Kirby, US National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, in an interview with Voice of America Quote: “We know that in the spring when the weather improves, and it’s already starting to improve, that we…

Ukraine accuses Russia of ecocide as endangered populations dwindle

Jerusalem Post Podolian Mole Rat, the Salgir Grudgeon fish, the Sandy Mole Rat and the Strongylongnathus karawajevi insect are endangered animals exclusively found in Ukraine and are threatened by the war. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-740141

Peskov assures that there’s only one Putin and he’s not in a bunker

Pravda Ukraine The press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Peskov, said that Vladimir Putin has no doubles and did not “sit out in bunkers”. Source: Russian propaganda agency RIA Novosti, quoting Peskov “We heard [people say] that Putin has a lot of doubles who work for him while he is sitting…

Fiercest battles for Bakhmut, Ukrainian Air Forces attack concentration of Russian manpower 6 times – General Staff

Pravda Ukraine Over the past day, Russians have been advancing on the Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka fronts, and more than 30 Russian attacks have been repelled. Also, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out six strikes on the areas of concentration of Russians personnel and military equipment during the day. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/24/7399234/

Zelenskyy holds meeting with security forces and military personnel in Zhytomyr Oblast

Pravda Ukraine As part of the working visit of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Zhytomyr Oblast, a coordination meeting was held on the security, socio-economic and socio-political situation in the oblast. Source: President’s Office Details: In particular, Serhii Deineko, Head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, reported on comprehensive measures to strengthen the…

Irpin mayor reveals fate of Banksy artwork when building is demolished

Pravda Ukraine A few days ago, workers started demolishing a residential building in Irpin, Kyiv Oblast, that has a graffiti-style mural by the world-renowned street artist Banksy on it. The mayor of Irpin has revealed what is planned for the artwork. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/24/7399228/

Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia call for security guarantees for Ukraine even before NATO membership

Pravda Ukraine NATO should outline a clear path to Ukraine’s membership when the appropriate conditions are met. Before that, they should be ready to provide security guarantees that will once and for all remove the grey zone status from Ukraine. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/24/7399224/

Estonian Prime Minister on “hybrid tribunal”: It will allow Putin to avoid responsibility

Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/24/7160438/

Ukrainian border guards make weekend unforgettable for 24 occupiers in Bakhmut

Pravda Ukraine During the weekend [of 22-23 April – ed.], Ukrainian border guards three times engaged in a fight with Russian occupiers in the city of Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast. At the same time, shoot-outs are basically non-stop in the fortress city of Donbas. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/24/7399221/