29 April 2024 - Ukraine Special Weapons News

Russian missile kills 4, injures 28, destroys academy in Odesa VOA 29 Apr 2024 -- A deadly Russian missile attack Monday on the Black Sea port of Odesa killed at least four people and injured at least 28, among them two children and a pregnant woman. Four of the wounded are in serious condition receiving urgent care, regional Governor Oleh Kiper said.
With ATACMS In Hand, Ukraine Looks To Neutralize Putin's Fortress In Crimea RFE/RL 29 Apr 2024 -- Ever since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, his armed forces have pounded Ukraine with missiles and drones fired from the relatively safe confines of Crimea.
Strike On Odesa Kills 5, Hours After Zelenskiy Urges Allies To Hasten Weapon Deliveries RFE/RL 29 Apr 2024 -- A Russian missile attack on the Black Sea port city of Odesa killed five people and injured 32, the regional governor said on April 29 just hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for faster deliveries of desperately needed weapons for depleted and outgunned Ukrainian troops.

Russian Forces Liberate Village of Semyonovka in Donetsk People's Republic Sputnik 29 Apr 2024 -- Russian troops have liberated the village of Semyonovka in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Ministry of Defense announced.
Russian Tanks Give Ukrainian Amy Hell, Wiping Out Its Strongholds Sputnik 29 Apr 2024 -- Tank crews in the Russian Armed Forces are highly trained and experienced professionals responsible for the operation and maintenance of the country's extensive tank fleet. They play a crucial role on the battlefield, ensuring that Russian ground forces maintain their operational effectiveness.
Ukrainian Army Withdraws Abrams Tanks From Front Line Due to Overly High Expectations - Report Sputnik 29 Apr 2024 -- In late September 2023, the White House confirmed that Abrams tanks had begun to arrive in Ukraine. In total, the Biden administration promised to give Kiev 31 Abrams tanks.

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds an Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing DoD 29 Apr 2024

Secretary General in Kyiv: Ukraine is on an "irreversible path" to NATO, support will continue NATO 29 Apr 2024 -- Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Kyiv on Monday (29 April 2024) for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the state of the war and the future of NATO's support to Ukraine.
Agreement on Ukraine's NATO Membership Not Expected at Washington Summit in July - Stoltenberg Sputnik 29 Apr 2024 -- An agreement on Ukraine's membership in NATO is not expected at the alliance's summit in Washington this summer, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday.

Ukraine: Civilians killed and injured as attacks on power and rail systems intensify UN News 29 Apr 2024 -- An increase in civilian casualties caused by intensifying attacks from the Russian armed forces against Ukraine's electric power infrastructure and railway system calls for concern, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) said on Monday.

War in Ukraine - The arms and military equipment Germany is sending to Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 29 Apr 2024 -- Germany provides support for Ukraine by supplying equipment and weapons, these come from supplies of the Federal Arms Forces and from deliveries from industry financed from the Federal Government's funds for security capacity building. An overview.

Long-term policy on Iceland's support for Ukraine approved in Alþingi "Government of Iceland 29 Apr 2024 -- The proposed parliamentary resolution on Iceland's long-term support for Ukraine 2024-2028 put forward by the Minister of Foreign Affairs was approved by Alþingi today with overwhelming support.

Russia is destroying Ukraine's tools for sustainable development: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 29 Apr 2024 -- Ambassador Neil Holland addresses the opening session of the OSCE's Economic and Environmental Forum First Preparatory Meeting.

Australia boosts military aid to Ukraine VOA 29 Apr 2024 -- Australia, one of Ukraine's largest non-NATO donors, has announced a military aid package worth around $65 million to support Kyiv's war effort following Russia's invasion.

Press Statement by Department Director of Ministry of National Defence of DPRK KCNA 29 Apr 2024 -- The director of the Department of Foreign Military Affairs of the Ministry of National Defence of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) issued the following press statement "Ill-advised option will be followed by disaster" on April 28:

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