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Russia behind recent bomb threats at Czech, Slovak schools, Czech intelligence chief says

by Dmytro Basmat November 20, 2024

Michal Koudelka, the director of the Czech Security Information Service, said on Nov. 18 that Russia was behind a flurry of bomb threats made against schools in Czechia and Slovakia in recent months.

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As Ukrainian children return to school, Russia launches missiles at educational facilities

by Dinara Khalilova September 4, 2024

As the new school year began in Ukraine, Russia intensified its attacks on the country’s educational facilities, further disrupting a study process already severely impacted by the full-scale war and sowing anxiety among students and their families. In just three days, Russian strikes damaged at least 12 educational institutions,

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8:16 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 725,740 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,690 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

8:07 AM

Increasing number of Ukrainians favor peace talks, poll suggests.

As attitudes around potential future peace negotiations continue to shift in Ukraine, 52% of Ukrainians now say that they would like to see their country negotiate an end to the war "as soon as possible," according to a survey published by Gallup on Nov. 19.

5:17 AM

US to announce $275 million military aid package to Ukraine, AP reports.

The new aid package will include HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) ammunition, artillery shells, and Javelin surface-to-air missiles, in addition to a wide range of spare parts and equipment, according to officials.

4:21 AM

Russia behind recent bomb threats at Czech, Slovak schools, Czech intelligence chief says.

Michal Koudelka, the director of the Czech Security Information Service, said on Nov. 18 that Russia was behind a flurry of bomb threats made against schools in Czechia and Slovakia in recent months.

2:24 PM

(Updated: November 20, 2024 3:21 am)

Ukraine used ATACMS on Russian territory for first time, according to Moscow, media.

If confirmed, this would mark the first instance of Ukraine using U.S.-made long-range missiles on Russian territory since Washington eased the restrictions last week.

2:43 AM

Poland signs deal with domestic companies to kickstart ammunition production.

Poland has signed a letter of intent with domestic companies to begin producing nitrocellulose and multi-base powders essential for ammunition manufacturing, according to a Polish government report published on Nov. 18.

1:16 AM

Ukrnafta acquires 51% share in Shell's gas station network in Ukraine.

Ukrnafta, a state-owned oil and gas extraction company that is a subsidiary of Naftogaz, has bought a 51% stake in Shell's gas station network in Ukraine, the press service of Naftogaz reported on Nov. 19.

12:01 AM

Ukraine beats Albania 2:1, earns chance to advance to Nations League top tier.

Ukraine now awaits a future draw that will pair it with the third-placed team from one of the tournament's top-tier groups for a chance at promotion.

11:35 PM

UK, Germany, Canada, Luxembourg announce additional $30 million for drone coalition funding.

The drone coalition countries have pledged additional funding to support Ukraine with strike and reconnaissance drones, the U.K. government website reported on Nov. 19.

10:31 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine reportedly uses ATACMS on Russian territory for first time; Zelensky presents resilience plan.

10:19 PM

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9:39 PM

South Korea has not participated in Czech shell initiative for Ukraine, official says.

South Korea did not provide artillery shells of its own production, nor did it make financial contributions to the purchase of shells from other countries under the Czech initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine from third countries.

9:12 PM

Opinion

Deputy energy minister: How Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has endured over 1,000 attacks in 1,000 days of full-scale war

8:49 PM

'Ukraine deserves to make next year a year of peace' — Zelensky addresses European Parliament.

"A thousand days of war is a tremendous challenge. Ukraine deserves to make next year a year of peace," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

8:43 PM

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From Bucha to Kursk: 1,000 days of Russia’s full-scale war (PHOTOS)

7:13 PM

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1,000 days of full-scale war: Reflections from the Kyiv Independent team

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Gen Hodges on Ukraine's use of ATACMS in Russia's Kursk Oblast.

The Kyiv Independent sat down with retired U.S. Lieutenant General Ben Hodges to discuss the reports that U.S. President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range ATACMS missiles for strikes inside Russia.

6:24 PM

German opposition criticizes Scholz for refusing to transfer Taurus missiles to Ukraine.

"The chancellor is once again putting party interests above the interests of Germany's foreign and security policy," Florian Hahn, a member of the German opposition CDU/CSU bloc, said.

5:55 PM

Denmark to provide over $137 million for Ukrainian defense industry.

Denmark will allocate 130 million euros ($137.5 million) for the development of the Ukrainian defense industry, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced on Nov. 19 during a joint press briefing with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky

9:15 AM

(Updated: November 19, 2024 4:04 pm)

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