Today, our long-range sanctions worked across three areas on Russian territory, as well as on our temporarily occupied land and at sea. In particular, in response to Russian strikes on our civilian infrastructure and on our cities and communities, two major logistics facilities were hit – in the Moscow and Tambov regions, more than 500 and nearly 700 kilometers from the front line. The aggressor used them to supply sanctioned components for drone production and navigation equipment. An oil facility was also struck. In addition, Ukrainian mid-range strikes engaged targets in the waters of the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea, and in our temporarily occupied Crimea.
I thank the warriors of the Unmanned Systems Forces, the Special Operations Forces, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, and the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine – every unit of Ukraine's Defense Forces – for their precise and coordinated execution of these missions. Glory to Ukraine!
On Kyiv’s squares, democracy is alive: citizens openly criticise their president and demand he bring back defence minister Fedorov. The protesters have nothing to fear. In Russia, that courage means prison, a labour camp, poison or a bullet. That’s the difference.
As of now, two people are confirmed to have been killed in Kyiv in last night's Russian missile strike. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Five people have been injured, including a child. The Russians have damaged a residential high-rise, warehouse facilities, and vehicles. Russian strikes on the Kharkiv region have left four people injured. The region was attacked with drones and a guided aerial bomb. Ordinary homes and entirely civilian sites have been damaged, including a movie theater and tennis courts. In Sumy, a public park was struck, and in the region, a tractor brigade was targeted. Apartment buildings were damaged in Zaporizhzhia. Damage has been reported at power grid facilities in the Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Mykolaiv, and Donetsk regions.
In total, the Russians launched 13 missiles, including eight ballistic ones, and 151 drones. This was already the sixth ballistic attack on Kyiv in July alone. Moscow is counting on ballistic terror and continues its strikes, so it's critical now to speed up deliveries of interceptors for our air defense. Every package matters, and everything we have agreed with our partners must arrive on time. The swiftness of these deliveries helps save our people’s lives and takes the fight out of Russia. Thank you to everyone who is helping.
Dear Ursula @vonderleyen,
Thank you for always believing in us. And we are walking this path together. The application, candidate status, accession negotiations, opening of two clusters and every one that follows – that’s definitely going to happen. Yet long before any of this, it had already become clear that the hearts of Ukraine and Europe had long been open to one another. Opening all the clusters will simply formalize this. We are certain of it. Because Ukraine and Europe are one.
And on this difficult path, Ukraine is not alone. Ukraine deeply values everyone who helps us move forward along this road. And we will always remember their contribution to our shared future. As of today, these are no longer just words – this has now been officially recognized. I have signed the relevant law.
And it is a great honor to present you here today with Ukraine’s first Order of Europe.
From an address on Ukrainian Statehood Day – the Day of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus–Ukraine. (5/5)
Die Ermordung des Bundeskanzlers als 'Witz' auf einer AfD Veranstaltung, ohne Widerspruch von Veranstalter & Moderation, + Absingen der DDR-Hymne zeigt worauf die AfD letztlich aus ist und was sie denkbar machen will:
Die Überwindung der freiheitlich-demokratischen Grundordnung.
Groß-Parkplätze sind meist Asphaltwüsten, die sich bei #Hitze massiv aufheizen. Was es braucht: Klare Vorgaben für #Entsiegelung und für das Pflanzen von Bäumen hinsichtlich Größe und Anzahl (zB 1 Baum pro 4 Stellplätze). #Klimawandelanpassung
"Das geplante Google-Rechenzentrum im oberösterreichischen Kronstorf wird mehr Strom brauchen als alle oberösterreichischen Haushalte. Es gibt dafür weder Umweltprüfungen noch ausreichende Genehmigungen."
Randnotizen von Daniel Wisser.
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Die private Nutzung von Firmenwagen wird steuerlich begünstigt, in Österreich laut WIFO mit rund 500 Millionen Euro pro Jahr! 3 Fakten über das #Dienstwagenprivileg, die ihr wissen solltet. #Klimakrise#Budget
Nach der #Hitzewelle ist vor der Hitzewelle. Große Parkplätze sind meist Asphaltwüsten, die an Hitzetagen zu regelrechtem Backofen werden. Große Parkplätze durch #Entsiegelung, Begrünung und Bäume klimafit machen! https://t.co/dVMikVy1Yx
Prügelverdächtige Identitäre, eine schwer alkoholisierte Autofahrt – und ein früherer Kickl-Vertrauter, der deutsche Sicherheitsbehörden alarmiert. Rund um FPÖ-Personal eskalierte es zuletzt gewaltig.
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Wer Frieden will, muss der Ukraine ermöglichen, sich wirksam zu verteidigen. Deswegen braucht sie jetzt zusätzliche Luftverteidigungssysteme, ausreichend Abfangmunition, konsequentere Sanktionen gegen Russland und endlich auch den Taurus.
Ukraine is giving a fully justified response to Russia striking our country and prolonging the war.
Today, our long-range sanctions reached the Saratov region, Tatarstan, and Bashkortostan – roughly 800, 1,400, and 1,500 kilometers from the front line. They also reached the Voronezh region – about 300 kilometers from our border.
I thank the warriors of the Unmanned Systems Forces and the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, and our intelligence agencies for their accuracy.
The Saratov oil refinery was hit. Warriors of the Special Operations Forces struck an oil refinery in Tatarstan.
Russians must feel that their state is waging this war. I thank everyone who helps defend Ukraine!