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New Explosions Across Ukraine
Kyiv - (Saba): An air raid alert was declared in Ukraine on Tuesday morning, following a Russian attack that resulted in explosions in several Ukrainian regions overnight. Air raid alert was initially declared in Sumy and Kharkiv (northern Ukraine), with an explosion heard in Sumy. The air raid alert was then extended to all of Ukraine. Local Ukrainian reports indicated that a Kinzhal missile was fired at the southern Mykolaiv region. This comes after airstrikes struck industrial and logistical facilities in southern, eastern, and northern Ukraine overnight. There were reports of air raid sirens sounding in Sumy and Kharkiv regions, and an explosion was heard in Sumy late yesterday evening. Air raid alert was also declared in Kyiv, Chernihiv, Mykolaiv, Poltava, Odessa, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. The head of the military administration in the northern city of Chernigov reported that an industrial facility in the city was damaged by shelling. Explosions occurred in Poltava, where a production facility was damaged, while Odessa experienced several explosions followed by fires in warehouses. There were also reports of damage to infrastructure sites in the Odessa port and a railway logistics center. In Kharkiv, a drone attack resulted in fires that affected two warehouses and containers. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
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Ukrainian drones target Russia in large-scale attack, Moscow claims 159 drones shot down in under a day
Russian air defenses reportedly intercepted more than 150 Ukrainian drones over several regions, including areas near the capital, in what appears to be one of the largest such aerial assaults, Russia's Defense Ministry said on May 22. For at least two days in a row, Ukraine has launched massive waves of drones deep into Russian territory. Between the evening of May 20 and the morning of May 22, Russia claims to have shot down 485 drones on its territory. According to the Russian military, 159 drones were destroyed between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Moscow time on May 22. The ministry said Ukrainian drones were intercepted across multiple central and western regions, including Moscow, where 22 drones were reportedly shot down. The surrounding regions of Kursk, Oryol, Tula, and others also came under attack, with dozens of drones intercepted in each area. The ministry described the drones as fixed-wing, aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles. The Kyiv Independent couldn't independently verify the claims. Ukrainian authorities have not commented. The reported wave of drone activity follows a broader trend that has intensified in recent months. Ukraine has increasingly targeted Moscow and its surrounding regions. While few drones appear to have reached the capital itself, their mere approach has already forced widespread disruption. Since the beginning of the year, Russian airports have been temporarily shut down at least 217 times due to drone threats. Recently, Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Bolkhov semiconductor plant in Oryol Oblast, which produces parts for Sukhoi warplanes and Iskander and Kinzhal missiles. The facility provides components to at least 19 Russian factories engaged in manufacturing Sukhoi fighter jets as well as Iskander and Kinzhal ballistic missiles. In April President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine is ramping up drone production to the "maximum." Read also: Ukraine's new drone strategy — cripple Moscow's airports, make Russian population 'pay' We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
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Ukraine war latest: Russian semiconductor plant making missile, jet parts hit in Ukrainian attack, military says
Russian semiconductor plant making missile, jet parts hit in Ukrainian attack, military says Putin visits Kursk Oblast for first time since Moscow claimed its recapture Ukraine dismisses Russian claims of full control over Kursk Oblast, says fighting ongoing Russia massing troops near Kharkiv Oblast ahead of possible attack, military warns NATO summit in The Hague to focus on long-term support, lasting peace for Ukraine, Rutte says Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Bolkhov semiconductor plant in Oryol Oblast, which produces parts for Sukhoi warplanes and Iskander and Kinzhal missiles, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces said on May 21. The statement comes after Russia claimed to have downed over 150 Ukrainian drones overnight in multiple regions, including 53 in Oryol Oblast. The region's governor, Andrey Klychkov, initially reported no damage or casualties, but later said that the semiconductor plant and several residential buildings were damaged. Ukrainian Telegram channel Supernova+ shared what it claimed to be footage of the burning and damaged facility. Ten drones hit the plant's premises, resulting in a fire, the General Staff reported. The full consequences of the attack are being determined. The plant has been sanctioned by the U.S. since last year over its role in the Russian military-industrial complex. The Bolkhov plant is one of Russia's leading producers of semiconductor devices and components, focusing on diodes, microcircuits, optoelectronic switches, and more, the General Staff said. Join our community Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Support Us Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kursk Oblast, the Kremlin said on May 21, marking his first known visit since Moscow declared it had retaken the Russian border region from Ukrainian forces. Russia claimed on April 26 that it had completed its operation to liberate Kursk Oblast. Ukraine has refuted the claim, saying that the fighting is ongoing in some areas. During the visit, Putin met with Acting Governor Alexander Khinshtein, heads of local municipalities, and members of volunteer organizations. He also visited the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, the Kremlin's press service said. The exact date of the visit was not revealed. The Russian president previously visited Kursk Oblast in March, which was his first trip to the region since Ukraine began its incursion last summer. Ukraine launched a cross-border incursion into Kursk Oblast in August 2024, marking the first large-scale invasion of Russian territory by foreign forces since World War II. The operation aimed to disrupt a planned Russian offensive on the neighboring Sumy Oblast and draw Russian forces away from the embattled Donetsk Oblast. Read also: Top commander's resignation puts new scrutiny on Ukraine's military leadership The General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces dismissed on May 21 Russian claims that fighting in Russia's Kursk Oblast has ended, insisting that operations by the Ukrainian military in the border region are ongoing. "The statements by representatives of (Russia) about the alleged end of combat operations in Kursk Oblast do not reflect the actual situation," the General Staff said in a statement. Earlier on May 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly visited Kursk Oblast. It marked Putin's first known visit to the region since Moscow declared on April 26 that it had completed a military operation to liberate the territory from Ukrainian incursions. Ukrainian forces continue to carry out missions across the border, the military said, adding that while conditions remain difficult, Ukrainian troops are holding their positions and inflicting losses on Russian troops. Since launching its operation in Kursk Oblast, Ukraine claims Russia has lost 63,402 troops, including 25,625 killed, and that 971 Russian soldiers have been captured. Ukrainian forces also report destroying or damaging 5,664 pieces of Russian military equipment. Read also: EU officially agrees on 150-billion-euro defense fund Russia may be preparing to launch new attacks in the Kharkiv sector, as indicated by the buildup of its forces near the Ukrainian border, Andrii Pomahaibus, the chief of staff of Ukraine's 13th National Guard Khartiia Brigade, said on May 21. Speaking to Suspilne, Pomahaibus said that Russia is trying to move its forces closer to the contact line, but has so far failed to carry out attacks. The reported preparations indicate Moscow's efforts to escalate the war despite calls by Kyiv and its partners for an unconditional 30-day truce. "There is an accumulation of personnel closer to the state border, that is, there are attempts to involve the (Russian) personnel, obviously preparing for active assault operations. Our Defense Forces are ready to repel attacks," he said. Read also: Trump claims 'progress' on ending Russia-Ukraine war NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on May 21 that the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague will focus on the military support for Ukraine to ensure it is in the strongest position possible both during its ongoing defense and in the eventual pursuit of a lasting peace, European Pravda reported. Speaking at a joint press conference with Czech President Petr Pavel at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Rutte emphasized that all 32 NATO member states will discuss the continued support for Ukraine and how to avoid repeating past failed agreements. "As for Ukraine, it will be a topic of discussion at the summit in The Hague. We must ensure that Ukraine, while the fight continues, receives all possible collective support to be in the best possible position to continue," Rutte said. He added that when the time comes for peace, whether through a ceasefire or a formal agreement, it must be "durable and sustainable." "We must make sure we never return to what we saw with the Minsk agreements," Rutte stressed, referring to the 2015 accords that failed to bring lasting peace to eastern Ukraine. Rutte concluded by highlighting NATO's collective strength, saying, "This will really show that NATO, composed of 32 countries with a combined economy of $50 trillion and defense spending at a high level, is truly capable of defending itself against any adversary." Ukraine War Latest is put together by the Kyiv Independent news desk team, who keep you informed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you value our work and want to ensure we have the resources to continue, join the Kyiv Independent community. 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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
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Ukraine's General Staff confirms strike on sanctioned defence industry plant in Russia's Oryol Oblast
Units from Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, in cooperation with other components of the defence forces, struck the Bolkhov Semiconductor Device Plant operated by the Russian defence industry in Oryol Oblast on the night of 20-21 May. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Quote: "Ten UAVs are confirmed to have reached the target area. A fire was recorded. Detailed information on the damage caused to the facility by the strike is being gathered." Details: The Ukrainian military reported that despite international sanctions, the plant produces almost 3 million devices annually and employs about 700 people. The General Staff noted that the facility is one of Russia's leading companies in developing and producing semiconductor devices and components. Its main lines of activity are the manufacturing of semiconductor devices, microelectronics, power electronics, diodes and diode assemblies, chips for switching power supplies, optoelectronic switches and servo drives. The company supplies products to at least 19 companies in Russia's military-industrial complex, particularly those producing Sukhoi aircraft and Iskander and Kinzhal missiles. Background: Earlier, Andrei Klichkov, the governor of Oryol Oblast, said that a drone attack on the town of Bolkhov had damaged "several residential buildings and the premises of the Bolkhov Semiconductor Plant". Radio Liberty journalist Mark Krutov geolocated the fire near the main building of the plant. The extent of the damage is still unknown. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
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Ukrainian military says it hit Russian semiconductor device plant
KYIV (Reuters) -A Ukrainian drone attack hit a semiconductor devices plant in Russia's western Oryol region that supplies Russian fighter jet and missile producers, Ukraine's military said on Wednesday. Ten drones had reached the target area and a fire had broken out, the military said on the Telegram messaging app. It said the Bolkhovsky Semiconductor Devices Plant supplies various Russian enterprises, including some involved in the production of Iskander and Kinzhal missiles. "This is one of the leading enterprises in the Russian Federation in the field of development and production of semiconductor devices and components," the statement said. There was no immediate comment on the strike from Moscow, which began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Ukraine has increasingly hit back against regular Russian missile and drone attacks with a fleet of domestically produced drones. (Reporting and writing by Anastasiia Malenko and Max Hunder, Editing by Timothy Heritage)
