UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights
The European Union is planning to revise its military support system for Ukraine due to Hungaryβs veto, which is aligned with its pro-Russian stance, reports RMF24.
According to the newspaper, EU ambassadors are expected to reach a political agreement on Wednesday regarding the provision of β¬50 billion in aid to Ukraine, sourced from the frozen assets of the Russian Federation. The draft decision suggests that most of the funds will be allocated to programs financed through the EU budget, with only 5% directed toward the European Peace Facility, a fund that has occasionally been used to finance arms for Ukraine.
This adjustment is designed to bypass Hungary's veto, as the decision will no longer require unanimous approval from all EU member states.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that Ukraine will not extend its gas transit agreement with the Russian Federation once it expires.
Ukraine has received its first F-16 fighter jet from the Netherlands, with the remaining 24 aircraft to be delivered soon, according to Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans [The others were flying a lot on saturday and sunday. Odd to think that Ukrainian pilots were overhead and will be flying them soon in Ukraine in combat].
Ukrainian military intelligence (GUR) reported a successful operation that left the Russian Baltic Fleet minesweeper "Aleksandr Obukhov" in need of long-term repairs. The ship, stationed in Baltiysk, was preparing for combat duty when a mysterious hole appeared in its gas pipe, allowing water to enter the engine. As a result, the minesweeper is now undergoing major repairs.
The damaged M-503 engine, essential for the vessel's operation, is difficult to source and expensive to repair, complicating the restoration process for the Russian fleet.
Ukrainian hackers carried out a large-scale cyberattack on Russian state television channels, including "Russia 1" and "Russia 24," as a "birthday gift" to Putin. As a result, more than 20 major propaganda channels, including "Russia Culture" and RTR "Planeta," have stopped broadcasting both online and on traditional television.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that, as head of the government, he would never consent to Ukraine joining NATO. He argued that Ukraine's accession to the Alliance could serve as a catalyst for triggering a Third World War.
π³π± Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans made an unannounced visit to Kharkiv, Ukraine.
π¬ βI witnessed the devastating impact of Russian shellingβdestroyed homes, power outages, and children forced to study in bunkers. The only way Ukraine can protect itself is by keeping Russia at a greater distance,β the minister stated.
Among the wreckage of the Russian S-70 Okhotnik UAV, which was shot down yesterday, the remains of the latest UMPB D-30SN ammunition were discovered.
This 300-mm universal munition can be launched from both aircraft and MLRS. It now appears that it can also be deployed via UAVs, adding a new dimension to its capabilities.
Ukrainian border guards shot down a Gerbera foam UAV during the night.
The enemy uses these inexpensive drones, made from basic materials like foam and sticks, without combat units to exhaust Ukrainian air defense systems and divert attention from more dangerous βShahedβ attack drones.
Russian forces executed three Ukrainian soldiers at close range after they had surrendered in the town of New York, Donetsk region, according to reports from the βAzovβ unit.
The brutal act was captured by a drone, documenting the war crime committed by the invaders.