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A Russian military intelligence officer has been critically injured in a car bomb explosion in Moscow.
Kremlin-approved media reported that the officer, believed to be the deputy head of a military unit specialising in communication, was wounded after an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated inside his car.
Footage published on the Telegram messenger app showed the burnt remains of a Toyata Land Cruiser with its left side ripped off.
The motive for the bombing is not yet clear, but Russian officials often – without evidence – try and blame Ukraine for such incidents.
It comes as Ukrainian forces have “seriously damaged” a ferry in occupied Crimea which was being used by Russian forces to transport military equipment, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces said last night.
The apparent destruction of Russia’s last railway ferry “Slavyanin” in Port Kavkaz took place as Ukraine launched a major aerial attack on Putin’s forces for the second night in a row in the early hours yesterday, targeting occupied Crimea using at least 21 drones.
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Romania's defense ministry says no drone fragments found after strikes in Ukraine
Romania’s defense ministry said on Wednesday that no drone fragments had been found on its territory following overnight attacks by Russia on Ukrainian infrastructure near the Romanian border.
We reported earlier that at least three people had been wounded as a result of Russian drone attacks on the Ukrainian port city of Izmail, which is located on the border with Romania.
The Romanian defence ministry added that two F-16s were deployed to monitor from the air, part of regular procedure.
Tom Watling24 July 2024 09:30 1721808957Zelensky pays thanks to Ukraine’s emergency services
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked his country’s emergency services for “steadfastly committed to protecting human lives”.
In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, Mr Zelensky praised the state emergency service, who have frequently been targeted in Russian double-tap strikes, where Moscow forces fire a second missile at damaged sites after rescue personnel arrive.
Tom Watling24 July 2024 09:15 1721808057Russian man arrested over plot to ‘destabilise’ Paris Olympics
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Tom Watling24 July 2024 09:00 1721806944Moscow intelligence office injured in car blast - pictures
While more information comes out about the Kremlin intelligence officer injured in a car blast this morning in Moscow, we have some pictures below of the incident.
They have been compiled from a range of state-approved media outlets on the Telegram messenger app.
The vehicle appears to be a Toyata Land Cruiser.
China's top diplomat seeks long-term ties with Ukraine: Chinese foreign ministry
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has stressed that China and Ukraine should look at and plan bilateral relations from a long-term perspective, according to China’s foreign ministry.
Wang held talks with his Ukrainian counterpart in Guangzhou earlier, Chinese state media reported.
In the meeting, Wang said the two countries should maintain communication and exchanges, enhance mutual trust and renew friendship, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said at a regular press briefing.
Tom Watling24 July 2024 08:35 1721806052Victim of Moscow car blast identified as Kremlin intelligence officer
Earlier, we reported that an explosion was reported in Moscow. It has now been reported that the victim was an officer from the Kremlin’s military intelligence (GUR).
Russia’s Kommersant daily reported, citing unnamed sources, that the man was a GRU officer.
Reports from Kremlin-approved online media site Shot claimed that the man is in critical condition in hospital, while his wife suffered minor injuries from the passenger seat.
The site is claiming that the explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) wedged under the pedal of the driver’s seat, and that it exploded upon the car’s ignition.
Ukraine air defences downed 25 Russian drones, air force says
Ukraine’s air defences shot down 17 out of 23 attack drones as well as eight reconnaissance drones fired by Russia in an overnight attack, the Ukrainian air force said this morning.
Russian forces also used two missiles in their overnight strike on Ukraine, the air force said.
Arpan Rai24 July 2024 07:36 1721800800Belarus' foreign minister arrives in North Korea for talks expected to focus on Russia cooperation
Belarus' foreign minister arrives in North Korea for talks expected to focus on Russia cooperation
Belarus’ foreign minister has arrived in North Korea as experts predict that he and North Korean officials would discuss forming a trilateral anti-Western front also involving Russia
Tom Watling24 July 2024 07:00 1721800604Russian drone injures three in Ukraine
At least three people were wounded after a Russian drone attack hit the southern Ukrainian city of Izmail overnight. The strike damaged port infrastructure and a residential building, officials said.
Rescuers were working to clear up the consequences of the strike, officials from Izmail’s state administration said.
Arpan Rai24 July 2024 06:56 1721799738Ukraine working on own missiles as Zelensky eyes ‘maximum independence’
Ukraine will gradually move away from seeking military aid from the West as Volodymyr Zelensky lauded Kyiv’s missile programme yesterday, backing the war-hit nation to achieve “maximum defence independence”.
“Our missile programme is showing good dynamics, and although it is a challenging task, we are gradually approaching the possibility of using our own missiles, and not just relying on missiles supplied by our partners,” he said in his nightly address.
He held a meeting with top army officials, including Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi where he discussed Ukraine’s “real” frontline situation with Russia’s “intentions and capabilities”.
“Over time, Ukraine should achieve maximum defence independence, as such states always find effective allies and realise their interests more easily,” Mr Zelensky said.
Kyiv has enjoyed successes against Russia using its domestically-produced drones, but has relied heavily on its partners in the US and Europe for missiles and anti-missile systems.
“Ukrainian warriors have already proven to be real innovators in many areas of drone use. And it is worth continuing, and we will continue this,” the Ukrainian president said.
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