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2024-02-02 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia
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Ukrainian Perspective: Invasion of Ukraine: February 1, 2024
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Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.
Worth noting, korrespondent.net has compiled its Invasion of Ukraine series into separate months, beginning May 9th, 2023. Linked in the title
[Korrespondent] 21:39 Ukraine turned to Russia regarding the return of the bodies of prisoners allegedly killed on board the Il-76, but Moscow has not yet responded to these requests, said Andrey Yusov, a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Moscow Region: “This is an extremely complex and dramatic issue. And yesterday’s exchange - “This is almost the completion of the exchange that was supposed to take place on January 24, except for this list of 65 whom the Russian Federation declared dead.”
21:26 Ukraine was able to seriously spoil the production of the most distant Russian kamikaze drone Lancet. The number of UAVs at the front has decreased dramatically over the past few months, writes Forbes.
20:42 European officials are considering the possibility of transferring to Ukraine only those profits from the frozen assets of the Russian Federation that will be accumulated after the relevant decision comes into force, writes the Financial Times. However, such revenues for 2023 in the amount of 4.4 billion euros will probably not be transferred to Ukraine.
20:31 Zaluzhny, in his article for CNN, named three main goals on which, in his opinion, it is necessary to focus efforts in the war against Russia in 2024. This is providing the Ukrainian Armed Forces with high-tech equipment; introduction of a new philosophy of training and conducting combat operations, taking into account limitations in means and methods of their use; rapid mastery of new combat capabilities. According to the commander-in-chief, Ukraine already has the capabilities to destroy the enemy and ensure the existence of statehood.
“Technology has an undoubted advantage over tradition. They make it possible to increase the number of non-contact combat operations and, as a result, reduce the level of losses. I am sure that the future lies with the latest technologies, thanks to which the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be able to conduct effective operations. This is what we are working on “We at the General Staff have been working for a long time to radically change strategic approaches, the very philosophy of preparing and making military-political decisions,” Zaluzhny noted.
He also describes the main problems of the Ukrainian army: “We must recognize the significant advantage that the enemy has in mobilizing human resources, and compare it with the inability of the state institutions of Ukraine to increase the size of our Armed Forces without resorting to unpopular measures. Finally, we continue to be held back by inadequate normative "legal framework in our country, as well as partial monopolization of the defense industry. This leads to bottlenecks in production - for example, ammunition - which further exacerbates Ukraine's dependence on its allies for supplies."
The commander-in-chief also mentions the existing “political tensions” in Ukraine: “We must combat the reduction in military support from key allies while combating our own political tensions.”
19:43 The Russian Army massively fired drones at Berislav, Kherson region, the prosecutor’s office reported. As a result of the attack, two volunteers, citizens of other countries, were killed. Four more wounded were taken to the hospital, three of them were foreign volunteers. The head of the OVA, Alexander Prokudin, clarified that volunteers from France died. Among the wounded are three foreigners and an activist from the Ukrainian representative office of the organization.
Before this, the Russians also attacked the city with drones, one person was wounded.
19:29 The Cabinet of Ministers supported the resolution regarding the deregulation of ammunition production, said the head of the Ministry of Digital Development, Mikhail Fedorov. He recalled that in July the government launched a pilot project - a simplified procedure for the production of ammunition for drones. Now it will be expanded to cover all types of projectiles and even missiles. Deregulation of the market will allow increasing the number of producers and, accordingly, the pace of production, the minister emphasized.
18:55 Thanks to successful attacks by Ukrainian drones on large oil refineries in the Russian Federation, Russian exports of petroleum products decreased by a third in January, writes Reuters. In particular, gasoline exports fell by 37%, diesel fuel - by 23%.
18:51 The Cabinet of Ministers supported the resolution of the Ministry of Economy regarding suppliers of mass-produced drones from foreign manufacturers, such as Mavic, Autel and Matrice. Now the state will purchase drones through the Prozorro system, said the head of the Ministry of Digital Development, Mikhail Fedorov. At the same time, the delivery dates and places will be closed to the general public and inaccessible to Russians.
18:13 The EU did not increase the amount of military assistance to Ukraine, as Zelensky requested. We are talking about an additional 5 billion euros for defense spending for 2024 within the framework of the European Peace Fund, although such assistance was previously mentioned in the draft decisions of the summit. The head of the European Council, Charles Michel, noted that “progress has been made in supporting Ukraine through the European Peace Fund, and we will make every effort to speed up the delivery of ammunition to Ukraine by the end of the year.” The issue of creating a fund worth 20 billion euros for four years is planned to be resolved by March.
18:07 All 27 EU countries have agreed to provide Ukraine with financial assistance in the amount of 50 billion euros. How we managed to convince Orban can be found in the material Money from the EU.
17:34 IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi will visit Kiev and the Zaporozhye NPP next week, the agency reported. Before heading to Zaporizhia NPP, the head of the IAEA will hold high-level negotiations in Kyiv. This will be his fourth visit to Zaporizhia NPP since the beginning of the occupation of the station by Russian troops.
17:23 The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense reported that on the night of January 31 to February 1, the Russian missile ship Ivanovets sank. The information about the destruction of the vessel is confirmed by the so-called military correspondents of the Russian Federation, but the Russian Ministry of Defense has traditionally remained silent. Details of the operation are in the material Drones + Mosquitoes.
16:59 The European Council supported the use of income from frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine. The statement following today’s summit indicated that out of 50 billion euros, 17 billion is “free support” under the new Reserve for Ukraine instrument. “Potential income can be obtained in accordance with the relevant legal acts of the Union regarding the use of emergency income of private organizations received directly from the frozen assets of the Central Bank of Russia,” the document says.
16:40 At the conclusion of the EU summit it is said that Ukraine will be able to receive funds under the agreed Ukraine Facility program for 50 billion euros, subject to a number of prerequisites: “A prerequisite for support is that Ukraine continues to support and respect effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi-party parliamentary system and the rule of law, and guarantee respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities."
16:32 Up to 40 sailors could have been on board the destroyed Russian missile boat Ivanovets, the Ukrainian Naval Forces reported.
16:21 China warned Ukraine that the inclusion of more than ten Chinese companies in the NACP list of “international war sponsors” could “negatively affect” relations between the two countries, Reuters writes, citing sources. NAPC has included 48 companies around the world, including 14 from China, on its list of “international war sponsors” because their activities indirectly aid or support Russian aggression.
15:45 Hungary has received guarantees that its funds frozen in EU funds will not be sent to Ukraine, Orban said. In total, Budapest remains frozen at 27 billion euros. Orban also said that Budapest accepted the EU proposal to develop a mechanism for verifying the “reasonable use” of funds allocated to Ukraine.
15:16 Russian authorities began sending refugees from Arab and African countries to the war in Ukraine in exchange for citizenship, according to an investigation by Novaya Gazeta. Local intermediaries who transport refugees to Europe through Russia and Belarus help recruit people to the front. The author of the investigation noted that videos with Egyptians, Syrians, Somalis, and Indians in Russian military uniforms, as well as photos and videos of Russian passports issued to them, are being distributed on Syrian and Russian telegram channels. All the Syrian passports he saw were issued in Yakutia.
14:48 During his address to the European Council, Zelensky drew attention to the need for sustainable supplies of ammunition to Ukraine. He recalled that Russia receives artillery shells and ballistic missiles from North Korea.
“At the same time, unfortunately, the implementation of the European plan to supply a million artillery shells for Ukraine is delayed. And this is also a manifestation of global competition in which Europe has no right to lose. And that is why today we need your unity to create the Ukraine Assistance Fund within the framework of our you of the European Peace Fund. This is such reliability and long-term support that now needs to be contrasted with the corresponding challenges. At least 5 billion euros per year, for a period of four years. A clear priority," the president emphasized.
14:23 Hungary will not have the right to veto the allocation of financial assistance to Ukraine, writes Radio Free Europe editor Rikard Jozwiak. He confirmed that in two years there could be a review of financial assistance to Ukraine, but without a Hungarian veto.
14:17 Ukraine expects to receive the first payment from the EU in the amount of 4.5 billion euros in March, the Ministry of Economy reported.
14:02 The Russian Investigative Committee claims that the investigation has identified the remains of those killed in the Il-76 crash in the Belgorod region. In total, more than 670 fragments of the bodies of the victims were allegedly discovered and seized in the area where the plane crashed. The genetic material of prisoners is taken without fail, so the data was on everyone who was on board. “The results of genetic examinations made it possible to draw an unambiguous conclusion about the belonging of the seized body fragments to six crew members, three military police officers and 65 Ukrainian servicemen who died in the crash,” Moscow says.
13:47 In occupied Crimea on January 31, several explosions were heard near the Belbek airfield. The occupiers immediately blocked traffic in the area, and local residents reported that a strong fire had broken out at the airfield. The Ukrainian Armed Forces reported on their successful work and said that “we are returning ours.” About what was managed to be liquidated, see the material “Bavovna” in Belbek.
13:05 The EU aid package for Ukraine was adopted with two conditions from Orban, writes The Guardian. According to the publication, EU leaders agreed to two compromises. First, the leaders of the EU countries agreed to discuss assistance to Kyiv annually, and, if necessary, to review it after two years. Secondly, “an additional measure was adopted regarding the mechanism for establishing conditions for the rule of law.”
12:56 On the night of February 1, soldiers of the Group 13 special forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense destroyed the missile boat Ivanovets of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, Ukrainian military intelligence reported and showed a video. The enemy ship was located in the roadstead of Lake Donuzlav in Crimea. As a result of several direct hits to the hull, the Russian ship tilted aft and sank. The search and rescue operation of the Russians, according to preliminary information, was not successful. The cost of the lost boat is approximately 60-70 million dollars.
12:37 All 27 leaders of EU member states have approved a four-year aid package for Ukraine worth 50 billion euros, said the head of the European Council, Charles Michel: “This provides permanent, long-term, predictable funding for Ukraine. The EU takes leadership and responsibility in supporting Ukraine. We We know what's at stake."
12:28 Radio Liberty published the first satellite images from the crash site of the Russian Il-76 in the Belgorod region. Planet Labs images from January 31 show the crash site. The trail that the plane left when it fell extends approximately 500 meters.
12:05 The State Duma of the Russian Federation adopted a draft appeal to the US Congress in connection with “the commission of a terrorist attack by Ukraine, as a result of which the Il-76 was shot down.” The document calls for condemning the “crimes of Kyiv” and withdrawing its support.
Meanwhile, the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation officially stated that the Il-76 was shot down from the MIM-104A air defense system of the American Patriot complex. It is stated that 116 markings in English were allegedly found at the crash site and were examined. The Russian Investigative Committee claims that two missiles were fired by the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the area of the village of Liptsy, Kharkov region.
12:02 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that Brussels is tired of Orban’s position regarding the 50 billion euro aid to Ukraine: “Today, Viktor Orban’s position is a threat to our security. This is unacceptable, so we need to think about the possible consequences, but, maybe not today."
11:49 In the European Union, despite sanctions, pro-Kremlin Russia Today and Sputnik continue to broadcast, reports the Balkan service of Radio Liberty. In the European Union, since 2022, the resources of these media only in Russian have been blocked. Also, the American version of the Russia Today website is not available in the EU. However, both resources still broadcast in European countries in six languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Arabic and Serbian.
11:36 Before the start of the EU summit in Brussels, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the need to reach an agreement on financial assistance to Ukraine in the amount of 50 billion euros: “If Europe sees itself as a community in which everyone stands up for each other and also helps each other, then It must be possible to reach joint decisions."
11:00 US State Department Speaker Matthew Miller denied media reports that the Biden administration opposes Ukraine’s membership in NATO: “These reports are not true. You have heard the President himself, as well as the Secretary of State, repeatedly say that Ukraine will be a member NATO".
10:54 Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo is confident that the leaders of the 27 EU member states at today's summit will reach an agreement on financial assistance to Ukraine worth 50 billion euros.
10:50 At night, Russian aircraft dropped two guided bombs on a village in the Milovsky community of the Kherson region. Two people were injured, an educational institution and residential buildings were damaged, the OVA reported.
10:41 Last year, 58 Ukrainian drone manufacturers received government contracts, and in total there are more than 200 Ukrainian companies on the market that deal with UAVs or services and products in the field of drones, said the head of the Ministry of Digital Development, Mikhail Fedorov. At a meeting with manufacturers, he emphasized that in 2024 companies need to scale up “because more drones are needed.” The main task now is to standardize the requirements and performance characteristics for drones.
10:37 In London, the former Russian “governor” of occupied Sevastopol Dmitry Ovsyannikov was detained on suspicion of violating sanctions legislation. The trial will take place on February 20. Ovsyannikov headed the occupation administration of Sevastopol from 2017 to 2019. In 2023, he was excluded from the list of EU sanctions - the court motivated this by the fact that he no longer holds positions for which he was sanctioned. However, he was not excluded from the British list.
10:25 Five missiles hit Crimea yesterday, said the speaker of the Southern Defense Forces Natalya Gumenyuk. According to her, the Russians “themselves admitted that five missiles found shelter, and even marked the places where this happened.” According to Gumenyuk, planes were damaged at the military airfield in Belbek.
09:54 In Kherson, after night shelling, the light partially went out, said the head of the GVA, Roman Mrochko. According to him, because of this it is impossible to put trolleybuses on routes. Emergency crews are already working to restore power grids. According to the OVA, six people were wounded over the past 24 hours as a result of Russian shelling in the region.
09:28 Budanov said in an interview with CNN that there are now more than 500 thousand Russian military personnel in the occupied territories of Ukraine. However, according to the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, in the short term, the enemy’s current potential is unlikely to allow advancement on the front line. Budanov noted that artillery systems and ammunition remain the most important needs of the Defense Forces, while in unmanned systems “we are more or less equal, speaking about the trend towards an increasingly large-scale use of different types of UAVs at the front.”
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate suggested that the number of attacks on Russian infrastructure “will probably increase.” We are talking about all the main objects of critical and military infrastructure of the Russian Federation. Budanov also believes that “the next six months will be interesting,” as Russia’s offensive on the front line will end.
09:16 Ukraine told its allies that it faces a “critical” shortage of artillery shells as Russia uses three times as much ammunition at the front every day, Bloomberg writes, citing a letter from Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to EU colleagues. “The side that has more ammunition to fight usually wins,” the agency quotes Umerov’s letter. Ukraine needs 200 thousand 155-mm shells per month, the document says.
08:59 On Wednesday, January 31, the enemy attacked the Nikolaev region four times with ballistics - probably with Iskander-M and S-300 missiles. The infrastructure and power supply network were damaged, more than 400 consumers were left without electricity, restoration work continues, said Vitaly Kim, head of the OVA.
08:48 The General Staff announced the estimated losses of the Russian Federation as of the morning of February 1:
- personnel - about 386,230 (+1000) people,
- tanks - 6322 (+12),
- armored combat vehicles - 11,773 (+16),
- artillery systems - 9228 (+33),
- MLRS - 976 (+2),
- air defense systems - 663 (+0),
- aircraft - 332 (+0),
- helicopters - 324 (+0),
- UAV of operational-tactical level - 7136 (+36),
- cruise missiles - 1847 (+1),
- ships/boats - 23 (+0),
- submarines - 1 (+0),
- automotive equipment and tank trucks - 12,267 (+36),
- special equipment - 1462 (+10).
08:19 Late in the evening of January 31, the Russians struck Kharkov with four Shahed-136 UAVs, said Oleg Sinegubov, head of the OVA. Two drones were shot down by air defense forces, and two more hit the territory of a civilian industrial facility in the Osnovyansky district. No people were hurt.
07:25 Over the past 24 hours, 66 military clashes took place at the front, the General Staff reported in its morning report. In the Avdeevka direction, the Defense Forces repelled 12 enemy attacks in the Avdeevka area and seven more attacks near Pervomaiskoye and Nevelskoye, Donetsk region. In the Maryinsky direction, ten attacks were repulsed near Krasnohorivka, Georgievka and Novomikhailovka, Donetsk region.
In the Kupyansk direction, six enemy attacks were repelled near Sinkovka, Kharkov region; in Limansky - nine attacks in the Ternov, Yampolevka and Torsky districts of the Donetsk region; on Bakhmutsky - six attacks near Bogdanovka, Ivanovsky, Kleshcheevka and Andreevka, Donetsk region; on Shakhtarsky - one attack south of Zolotaya Niva, Donetsk region; on Zaporozhye - eight attacks north of Priyutnoye, west of Verbovoy and Rabotino, Zaporozhye region; on Kherson - three attacks.
06:37 The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the air defense allegedly intercepted and destroyed four drones over the Belgorod region, one over the Kursk region, and two over the Voronezh region.
05:41 The Atesh partisan movement reported that on January 30 it carried out sabotage in the Tambov region, on the railway near the settlement. Pervomayskoe. As a result of the arson of the relay cabinet, the use of the railway along which missiles are transferred to the arsenal of the Aerospace Forces of the Russian Federation (military unit 14272) was stopped.
00:38 The Russians hit the village. Velikiy Burluk, Kupyansky district, Kharkov region - guided aerial bombs hit the territory of a civilian hospital, said Oleg Sinegubov, head of the OVA. 38 people were evacuated, four received first aid on the spot.
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