Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• The operational update regarding the russian invasion on 18.00, on August 17, 2022 Ukraine MOD 17 Aug 2022
• Ukraine Tells Civilians to Avoid Russian Ammo Depots After Blast VOA 17 Aug 2022 -- Following massive explosions at a military depot in the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told people there and in other parts of southern Ukraine to "be very careful" and avoid areas where Russian forces store ammunition and equipment.
• Russia Pounds Kharkiv Region With Fresh Air And Artillery Strikes RFE/RL 17 Aug 2022 -- Russian forces pounded civilian settlements in the Kharkiv area while attempting to advance in the eastern Donetsk region, Ukraine's military said on August 17, as Russia blamed sabotage for explosions at one of its military bases in Moscow-annexed Crimea amid hints by Kyiv that it was responsible for the incident.
• Ukrainian Nuclear Operator Accuses Russians Hackers Of Attacking Its Website RFE/RL 17 Aug 2022 -- Ukrainian state nuclear operator Energoatom said on August 16 that Russian-based hackers unleashed an hours-long attack on its website but said major problems had been avoided.
• Facts about Russia-Ukraine conflict: Putin says West tries to maintain dominance by provoking conflicts People's Daily 17 Aug 2022 -- The following are the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis:

Defense Policy / Programs

• Russia warns UK against planned spy plane overflight Press TV 17 Aug 2022 -- Russia has warned the United Kingdom against a planned spy plane flight over its airspace, denouncing the move as a "deliberate provocation."
• China to send troops to Russia for joint 'Vostok' military drills Press TV 17 Aug 2022 -- Chinese troops will travel to Russia for major joint military exercises amid heightened tensions with the United States over Taiwan and Ukraine.
• Chinese troops to take part in Vostok-2022 strategic drills in Russia PLA Daily 17 Aug 2022 -- According to the annual China-Russia military cooperation plan and consensus reached by the two sides, the Chinese People's Liberation Army will send some troops to Russia to take part in the Vostok (East)-2022 strategic exercise.
• China Says It Will Send Troops To Russia For Joint Military Drills RFE/RL 17 Aug 2022 -- Beijing says it will send a contingent of troops to Russia to attend joint military drills involving several other countries, including India, Belarus, Mongolia, and Tajikistan.

Foreign Policy

• China highly appreciates Putin's criticism of Pelosi's provocative Taiwan visit Global Times 17 Aug 2022 -- China highly appreciates Russian President Vladimir Putin's criticism of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's provocative Taiwan visit as Putin's position shows China-Russia high-level strategic coordination and the firm support the two countries have rendered each other on issues concerning their core interests, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Wednesday.
• Russia calls Pelosi's Taiwan visit a 'planned provocation' Radio Free Asia 17 Aug 2022 -- Russia lent China a hand to China's criticism of U.S. policies in the Indo-Pacific, with President Vladimir Putin calling House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan "a carefully planned provocation."

News Reports

• New COVID Cases In Russia Hit Five-Month High RFE/RL 17 Aug 2022 -- Russia registered more than 33,000 new cases of COVID-19 on August 17, a five-month high.
• Russian Energy Export Revenue To Rise By 'Almost $100 Billion' This Year RFE/RL 17 Aug 2022 -- Russia forecasts energy export revenues to rise this year by nearly $100 billion as higher commodity prices offset a decrease in volumes, Reuters reports, citing government documents.
• Alleged Russian Money Launderer Extradited from the Netherlands to U.S. US Dept. of Justice 17 Aug 2022 -- An alleged cryptocurrency money launderer was extradited this week from the Netherlands to the United States to face charges in the District of Oregon.