Discover the latest updates on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Fighting
- Ukraine’s National Guard commander, Oleksandr Pivnenko, warned of potential “unpleasant surprises” from Russia, specifically targeting the city of Kharkiv. Despite this, Kyiv’s forces are ready to defend against any aggression.
- Russia’s Defence Minister, Sergei Shoigu, declared plans to escalate attacks on logistics centers and weapon storage facilities in Ukraine. Recent advancements were reported in Pervomaiske, Bohdanivka, and Novomykhailivka.
- Following a Russian drone strike in Odesa, nine individuals sustained injuries, with children among the casualties. The attack damaged numerous residential buildings, prompting swift medical attention.
- Ukraine’s Air Force successfully intercepted 16 attack drones and two Iskander ballistic missiles launched by Russia. Despite an attempted strike on Kyiv, all threats were neutralized, with only one injury reported in the Mykolaiv region.
- A rocket assault by Russia in the Dnipropetrovsk region resulted in four individuals being hospitalized, as confirmed by Governor Serhiy Lysak through a Telegram update.
- In the Zaporizhia region under Russian control, a Ukrainian drone strike claimed the lives of four individuals traveling near Melitopol. The incident underscores the ongoing conflict’s devastating impact.
- Vladimir Saldo, the appointed governor of occupied territories in the Kherson region, reported five injuries from Ukrainian shelling targeting a market in Kakhovka.
Politics and diplomacy
- Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, announced the suspension of consular services for military-age men abroad, except those returning home. This measure aims to bolster the country’s military efforts on the front lines.
- An investigation into corruption allegations involving Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi was initiated by Ukraine, signaling a commitment to combat illicit activities within the government.
Source: www.aljazeera.com