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- Reuters: Russian hackers target war crimes probes in Ukraine 09/22/2023Russian spies are using hackers to target computer systems at law enforcement agencies in Ukraine as means to identify and obtain evidence related to alleged Russian war crimes, Ukraine's cyber defense chief, Yurii Shchyhol, told Reuters on Sept. 22.
- Russian state media: Nagorno-Karabakh forces begin to hand over weapons, military equipment 09/22/2023The armed forces of Nagorno-Karabakh have begun to hand over weapons, ammunition and armored vehicles, Russian state-controlled media reported on Sept. 22, citing the Russian Ministry of Defense.
- Canada imposes 63 sanctions against Russian individuals, entities 09/22/2023Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced 63 sanctions against Russian individuals and legal entities during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Canada, news outlet European Pravda reported on Sept. 22.
- US will reportedly give ATACMS to Ukraine. Will it change the war? 09/22/2023After over a year of pleading to get long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) from the U.S., Ukraine might finally receive this much desired weapon.Though to Ukraine’s disappointment it was not included in the latest military aid package worth $325 million announced by Washington on Sept.
- Ukraine war latest: Ukraine strikes Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters; Abrams to arrive next week 09/22/2023Key developments on Sept. 22:Ukrainian military strikes Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquartersMedia: US to send small number of ATACMS to UkraineZelensky addresses Canada's parliament as Trudeau pledges more aidBiden: 'Next week, the first Abrams tanks will be delivered to Ukraine.'
- Polish PM says Zelensky should 'never insult Poles again' 09/22/2023Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should "never insult Poles," referring to his statements at the U.N. General Assembly, the Polish Press Agency reported on Sept. 22.
- UPDATE: 1 killed, 31 injured in Russian attack on Kremenchuk 09/22/2023One person died and 31 people were injured in a Russian missile strike against Poltava Oblast's Kremenchuk on Sept. 22, Governor Dmytro Lunin announced after the conclusion of the rescue efforts.
- Sky News: Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles to strike Black Sea Fleet headquarters 09/22/2023Ukraine used Storm Shadow long-range missiles in a strike against the Russian Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol on Sept. 22, Sky News reported, citing information provided by the Ukrainian Air Force.
- Romanian PM to visit Kyiv to conclude grain import talks 09/22/2023Romania's Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced on Sept. 22 that he will visit Kyiv with several ministers to finalize an agreement on Ukrainian grain imports, as the news outlet Digi24 reported.
- Zelensky addresses Canada's parliament as Trudeau pledges more aid 09/22/2023President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Canadian Parliament on Sept. 22 after his talks with the country's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In his welcoming words at the House of Commons, Trudeau announced further aid for Ukraine, including 650 million Canadian dollars ($480 million) for 50 armored vehicles, as well as training on F-16 fighter jets.
- Minister: Czechia wants to train Ukrainian pilots on Gripen jets 09/22/2023Czechia is in talks with Sweden about training Ukrainian pilots on Gripen fighter jets on its territory, Radio Prague International reported on Sept. 22, citing the Czech defense minister.
- Bloomberg: Russia plans massive hike in defense spending in 2024 09/22/2023Next year, Russia's defense spending will be increased to 6% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) from 3.9% this year and 2.7% in 2021, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 22.
- Governor: Russia hits Kremenchuk, casualties reported 09/22/2023Russian forces launched a missile attack against Kremenchuk, Poltava Oblast, killing and injuring civilians, Governor Dmytro Lunin reported on Sept. 22.
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- Ukraine's Defence Intelligence chief: Ukraine to use Abrams tanks for well-planned operations 09/22/2023Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence, said that Ukraine will use Abrams tanks, the first of which should be in Ukraine next week, for well-planned, breakthrough operations.
- Canada sanctions 63 Russian individuals and organisations 09/22/2023The Canadian government has announced sanctions against 63 Russian individuals and legal entities on the occasion of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit. Source: European Pravda, referring to a press conference held by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following talks with Zelenskyy Details: Trudeau said the sanctioned individuals were "complicit in the kidnapping of children, and the […]
- Polish PM urges Zelenskyy never to offend Poles again 09/22/2023Mateusz Morawiecki, the Prime Minister of Poland, has urged President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "not to offend the Poles", recalling Zelenskyy's remarks at the UN General Assembly this week. Source: Morawiecki during a meeting with voters in Świdnik, eastern Poland, reported by European Pravda with reference to PAP Details: The Polish PM began to talk about relations […]
- Number of wounded from strike on Kremenchuk increases to 31 09/22/2023Thirty-one people were injured, including three children, and one person was killed in a missile attack on Kremenchuk on 22 September. Source: Dmytro Lunin, Head of the Poltava Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Details: Lunin reports that the search operations at the site of the hit in Kremenchuk have ended.
- Zelenskyy discusses Russian assets confiscation with Canadian PM 09/22/2023During his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the issue of confiscation of frozen Russian assets in favour of Ukraine. Source: European Pravda with reference to Zelenskyy's speech before the Canadian Parliament Details: Zelenskyy, outlining the directions of cooperation between Kyiv and Ottawa, mentioned "literally justice", that is, making […]
- Storm Shadow missiles used to attack Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters 09/22/2023Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles to attack the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet, the media report. Source: Sky News, citing sources in Ukraine's Armed Forces Details: The outlet underlines that at least one missile has hit the headquarters, and Russian officials said that five more were shot down.
- Discussions on grain with EU countries do not concern "Ukrainian oligarchs" 09/22/2023Olha Stefanishyna, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, claims that contrary to the statements of the Polish side, "Ukrainian oligarchs" do not appear in discussions of restricting the export of Ukrainian grain.
- Gas tariffs for Russians to be increased to record high to "patch up" Gazprom's budget 09/22/2023The Russian authorities are preparing an increase in gas tariffs for the population that is the highest in the past 11 years in order to fill the budget of Gazprom, which has lost three-quarters of its revenue in the key - European - market.
- Photo of missile flying towards Russia's Black Sea Fleet HQ in Sevastopol appears online 09/22/2023Media outlets have shared photos showing a missile flying towards the Russian Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol, occupied Crimea, on 22 September. Source: Krym.Realii; Radio Liberty; Mikhail Razvozhayev, Kremlin-appointed puppet leader of Sevastopol, on Telegram Details: Journalists have acquired a photo of the moment when missiles hit the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea […]
- Canada to transfer additional Leopard tanks 2 to Ukraine and announce new sanctions against Russia 09/22/2023During the visit of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Canada will announce new sanctions against Russia due to its aggression against Ukraine, as well as a new military aid package worth US$482.6 million.
- Canada will transfer 50 armoured vehicles to Ukraine over the next three years 09/22/2023Canada has prepared a new military aid package for Ukraine, as part of which 50 armoured vehicles will be transferred over the next three years. Source: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the House of Representatives during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the Canadian Parliament, European Pravda Details: "I have made it clear that our […]
- Canada to join process of training Ukrainians on F-16s – Canadian PM 09/22/2023Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that the country will join the coalition to train Ukrainians on F-16 fighter jets. Source: Trudeau during a speech in the Canadian Parliament, reported by European Pravda Details: "We will also send F-16 trainers for pilots and for maintenance, so Ukrainians are able to maximize their use of […]
- Authorities report Russian drone attack on Nikopol 09/22/2023Serhii Lysak, Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, has said that the Russians conducted a drone attack on Nikopol during the day of 22 September, but luckily there were no casualties.