Stories from Ukraine

The specialized anti-corruption prosecutor's office stated that Mindich intervened in the defense sector by influencing Umerov. This influence allegedly led to the purchase of defective body armor worth more than $5 million.

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that two ghost ships used by Moscow to export oil while bypassing Western sanctions were hit off a Black Sea port. The incident follows reports of Ukrainian strikes on targets in Russia. One person was reportedly killed near Moscow.

The Ukrainian General Staff has reported that 45 battles have taken place. The specific timeframe for these battles was not detailed. Civilians were injured following an attack by a Ukrainian UAV in the Donetsk People's Republic.

The Dovzhenko Film Studio has been added to the European Cultural Heritage List. The broadcast also discussed the development of intelligent robots for training and competition, and the importance of new materials in renewable energy and consumer goods.

The Ukrainian General Staff reported that 45 battles occurred in the last 24 hours.

Russia has conducted strikes targeting the production facilities of cruise missiles in Ukraine. The exact impact of the strike on Ukraine's missile production capabilities is not yet clear. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces launched H-59 and Dr-69 aviation missiles during daylight hours. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 175 drones and all 5 missiles. Strikes targeted Dnipro, Crimea, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa. In Dnipro, a missile strike hit a dormitory, resulting in one death and 11 injuries. Thirteen sources have reported on a missile strike in Sovietsky that killed one person. RFI Afrique reported that two ghost ships used by Moscow are being targeted. Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that he has approved external counterattack measures by the Security Service of Ukraine.

Russia indicated that its military operation can conclude at any time, warning that any delay would lead to an expansion of Ukraine's defense actions.

Analysts have estimated the value of a shopping center in Uzhgorod at between 4.5 billion and 5 billion rubles.

Russian forces conducted strikes targeting Ukrainian facilities used for the production of cruise missiles. Seven key OPEC+ participants have collectively increased oil production, according to reports from Moscow. The seven participating countries include Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Oman. This production increase is described as symbolic due to ongoing conflicts in West Asia and the potential for the Strait of Hormuz to be closed. This surge in exports occurs as tankers divert toward the US and Venezuela due to potential supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The report notes that while the US is not a primary combatant in Middle Eastern conflicts, it continues to benefit from oil export privileges. The data highlights a shift in global oil flows amid Middle East tensions.

Ukraine's Dovzhenko National Film Studio has been included in the European Cultural Heritage list. The studio is a prominent Ukrainian cultural institution.