03 July 2024 - Ukraine Special Weapons News

5 Killed In Russian Attack On Dnipro; Zelenskiy Renews Call For Air-Defense Systems RFE/RL 03 Jul 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has renewed his plea to the West for advanced air-defense systems and long-range weapons after at least five people were killed in a Russian drone and missile attack on Dnipro on July 3.
Russian attacks kill at least 4, Ukrainian officials say VOA 03 Jul 2024 -- Ukrainian officials said Wednesday at least four people were killed in Russian missile and aerial drone attacks.

Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 03 Jul 2024 -- Over the past night, several attempts by the Kiev regime to launch terrorist attacks using fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles and uncrewed surface vehicles of the Ukrainian Navy against the facilities in the Russian Federation have been foiled. The alerted air defence units shot down five UAVs over Belgorod region, four UAVs over Bryansk region, and one UAV over Moscow region. Moreover, two uncrewed surface vehicles moving towards Novorossiysk were destroyed in the Black Sea waters.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's response to a question from the Moscow. Kremlin. Putin TV programme, Astana, July 3, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Jul 2024
Ukrainian Drone Attack on Energodar Disrupts Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant's Facilities Sputnik 03 Jul 2024 -- Three drone strikes hit the Raduga substation, which is part of the infrastructure of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, eight people were injured, they are receiving the necessary assistance, said Rosatom head Alexei Likhachev.

Fact Sheet on U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine - July 03, 2024 DOD
Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine DoD 03 Jul 2024 -- Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announces additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs. This includes the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package valued at up to $150 million to provide Ukraine with key capabilities, including: additional air defense interceptors; artillery and other fires, and anti-tank weapons.
United States Announces Significant New Military Assistance for Ukraine US Dept. of State 03 Jul 2024 -- The United States is sending Ukraine a significant new package of weapons and equipment to support the Ukrainian military as it continues to fight against Russian aggression.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba US Dept. of State 03 Jul 2024
US sending Ukraine badly needed air defense missiles VOA 03 Jul 2024 -- The United States is set to send Ukraine more ammunition for the country's stressed air defense systems, as well as more long-range missiles to help keep Russian forces at bay.

NATO summit to unveil concrete steps for Ukraine's membership VOA 03 Jul 2024 -- NATO will roll out "concrete ways" to accelerate Ukraine's eventual membership in the Atlantic alliance during a summit next week in Washington, according to a senior U.S. official.

Update 236 - IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine IAEA 03 Jul 2024 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been informed by the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) that several drones struck locations in the vicinity of the site today, injuring workers and causing forest fires. These repeated drone attacks are a threat to nuclear safety and people's lives and must stop, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said.
Ukraine: UN report reveals 'horrific toll' of Russian attacks UN News 03 Jul 2024 -- A new report from UN human rights monitors in Ukraine has revealed the "horrific toll" of attacks by Russian armed forces, with May recording the highest number of civilian casualties in nearly a year.
In less than a week, residents of Dnipro City suffer another deadly attack UNOCHA 03 Jul 2024

Council of Europe and Ukraine sign joint declaration on the way forward in post-war period Council of Europe 03 Jul 2024 -- After the two-day session of the High Level Dialogue on good democratic governance in Ukraine and the way forward in the post-war period, Council of Europe Deputy Secretary General Bjørn Berge and First Deputy Chairperson of the Parliament of Ukraine Oleksandr Korniyenko signed the following declaration:

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