The IDF announced that an Israeli reserve soldier from the 9221st battalion of the 421st "Ephraim" Territorial Brigade was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack in the town of Beita, southeast of Nablus, West Bank.
Palestinian sources report that a home-made grenade was thrown, injuring two Israeli soldiers who were evacuated by ambulances to the nearest hospital. Israeli forces fired on the source of the IED but were unable to apprehend or kill the Palestinian militant who threw the device, as they had already withdrawn.
Shortly afterwards, Israeli reinforcements were sent into the town with the goal of finding and apprehending the militant(s), but they were unsuccessful as they probably blended in with the civilian population. Beita is completely surrounded by Area C of the West Bank, which is under full IDF administration and home to the illegal Israeli settlements, meaning that it's impossible that the militant(s) were able to escape Beita or the nearby villages.
Interestingly, this attack took place in Area B of the West Bank, which is administered partially by the Palestinian Authority and partially by the IDF. Nearly all militant attacks and operations against Israeli forces take place in Area A, which is entirely administered by the Palestinian Authority, but subjected to constant Israeli incursions and storming operations.
Palestinian sources report that a home-made grenade was thrown, injuring two Israeli soldiers who were evacuated by ambulances to the nearest hospital. Israeli forces fired on the source of the IED but were unable to apprehend or kill the Palestinian militant who threw the device, as they had already withdrawn.
Shortly afterwards, Israeli reinforcements were sent into the town with the goal of finding and apprehending the militant(s), but they were unsuccessful as they probably blended in with the civilian population. Beita is completely surrounded by Area C of the West Bank, which is under full IDF administration and home to the illegal Israeli settlements, meaning that it's impossible that the militant(s) were able to escape Beita or the nearby villages.
Interestingly, this attack took place in Area B of the West Bank, which is administered partially by the Palestinian Authority and partially by the IDF. Nearly all militant attacks and operations against Israeli forces take place in Area A, which is entirely administered by the Palestinian Authority, but subjected to constant Israeli incursions and storming operations.
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Sirens are sounding in the Israeli settlement of Geva Binyamin, West Bank due to the threat of infiltration by militants.
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Repeated sirens in Geva Binyamin. Apparently a large hole in the fence was discovered. IDF forces are yet to arrive on scene.
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Repeated sirens in Geva Binyamin. Apparently a large hole in the fence was discovered. IDF forces are yet to arrive on scene.
The hole in the fence was identified and Israeli soldiers are conducting searches in the settlement. It sounds as if someone cut a hole and ran off just to cause panic.
Odesa city is currently under a large-scale Russian Geran-2 drone attack. At least 18 Gerans are approaching the city from the Black Sea from southeast and the east. Four impacts have been recorded so far, including 1-2 at/near the port, and one in/near the Cherʹomushky district, southwestern Odesa. Ukrainian air defence is completely overwhelmed here.
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Odesa city is currently under a large-scale Russian Geran-2 drone attack. At least 18 Gerans are approaching the city from the Black Sea from southeast and the east. Four impacts have been recorded so far, including 1-2 at/near the port, and one in/near the…
Update: Four drones have impacted the city. From what I've gathered, 2 hit the port, 1 hit the Cherʹomushky district, and one hit the Moldavnka district in the vicinity of Kartamyshevskaya Lane. One drone was shot down, likely near the city centre.
There are still at least two drones over/near the city, with 13+ more flying in.
There are still at least two drones over/near the city, with 13+ more flying in.
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More from Odesa.
The attack is over.
From what I've gathered, there were 9 impacts, including 2-3 at the port, 1 in the Cherʹomushky district, 3 in the Moldovanka district, 1 in the city centre and possibly one in the Fontankha district.
Additionally, 9 were shot down, including one over the Sukhyi Estuary, 2 over the city centre, 2 over the Fontankha district, 3 over the western suburbs and possibly one near the ports.
From what I've gathered, there were 9 impacts, including 2-3 at the port, 1 in the Cherʹomushky district, 3 in the Moldovanka district, 1 in the city centre and possibly one in the Fontankha district.
Additionally, 9 were shot down, including one over the Sukhyi Estuary, 2 over the city centre, 2 over the Fontankha district, 3 over the western suburbs and possibly one near the ports.
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The attack is over. From what I've gathered, there were 9 impacts, including 2-3 at the port, 1 in the Cherʹomushky district, 3 in the Moldovanka district, 1 in the city centre and possibly one in the Fontankha district. Additionally, 9 were shot down, including…
Those three drones that hit the Moldovanka district impacted the former Poligrafmash plant. A large fire has broken out there.
The U.S. and Ukraine have signed the minerals deal, reported Bloomberg, citing a source "familiar with the accord".
"The deal will grant the US privileged access to new investment projects to develop Ukraine’s natural resources including aluminum, graphite, oil and natural gas," they reported.
This comes as Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that the Ukrainian Minister of Economic Development Yulia Svyrydenko was on her way to Washington. Shmyhal stated that he hoped that the agreement would be signed within 24 hours.
"The deal will grant the US privileged access to new investment projects to develop Ukraine’s natural resources including aluminum, graphite, oil and natural gas," they reported.
This comes as Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that the Ukrainian Minister of Economic Development Yulia Svyrydenko was on her way to Washington. Shmyhal stated that he hoped that the agreement would be signed within 24 hours.
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The U.S. and Ukraine have signed the minerals deal, reported Bloomberg, citing a source "familiar with the accord". "The deal will grant the US privileged access to new investment projects to develop Ukraine’s natural resources including aluminum, graphite…
The U.S. Department of the Treasury confirmed that the U.S. and Ukraine have signed the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, part of which will give the U.S. preferential access to new Ukrainian natural resources deals.
"This economic partnership positions our two countries to work collaboratively and invest together to ensure that our mutual assets, talents, and capabilities can accelerate Ukraine’s economic recovery," said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a press release.
The Ukrainian Minister of Economic Development Yulia Svyrydenko also confirmed that she signed the deal in Washington on behalf of the Ukrainian government. "Together with the United States, we are creating the Fund that will attract global investment into our country," she said.
The deal includes the following, as stated by Svyrydenko:
1. Full ownership and control will remain with Ukraine. All resources on Ukrainian territory and in territorial waters belong to Ukraine. It is the Ukrainian state that determines where and what to extract. The subsoil remains state property.
2. Equal partnership. The fund is being created on a 50/50 basis. Ukraine will manage this fund jointly with the United States. Neither party will have a majority vote, which Svyrydenko said reflects "an equal partnership between Ukraine and the United States."
3. National property is protected. The agreement does not foresee any changes in the privatisation processes or management of state-owned companies — they will continue to belong to Ukraine. Companies like Ukrnafta (oil industry) or Energoatom (nuclear energy industry) remain state-owned.
4. No debts. The agreement does not mention any debt obligations of Ukraine to the U.S. The implementation of the agreement will allow both countries to increase their economic potential through equal cooperation and investment.
5. The Agreement complies with the Ukrainian Constitution and does not change the European integration course. The document is consistent with national legislation and does not contradict any international obligations of Ukraine.
6. The fund will be filled with income only from new licenses. This concerns 50% of the funds from new licenses for projects in the field of critical materials and oil and gas, which will be transferred to the budget after the creation of the Fund. Income from projects already underway or budgeted revenues are not included in the Fund. The agreement refers to further strategic cooperation.
7. Legislative changes "are only spot-on." The Fund's operation requires only amendments to the Budget Code. The Agreement itself must be ratified by the Verkhovna Rada (unicameral parliament of Ukraine).
8. The United States will help attract additional investment and technology. The fund is supported by the US government through the Development finance institution (DFC) agency. The DFC will help Ukraine attract investments and technologies from funds and companies in both the US and the EU, as well as other countries that support Ukraine.
9. The agreement provides tax guarantees. The Fund's income and contributions are not taxed in either the US or Ukraine. This is so that investing yields the greatest possible results.
"This economic partnership positions our two countries to work collaboratively and invest together to ensure that our mutual assets, talents, and capabilities can accelerate Ukraine’s economic recovery," said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a press release.
The Ukrainian Minister of Economic Development Yulia Svyrydenko also confirmed that she signed the deal in Washington on behalf of the Ukrainian government. "Together with the United States, we are creating the Fund that will attract global investment into our country," she said.
The deal includes the following, as stated by Svyrydenko:
1. Full ownership and control will remain with Ukraine. All resources on Ukrainian territory and in territorial waters belong to Ukraine. It is the Ukrainian state that determines where and what to extract. The subsoil remains state property.
2. Equal partnership. The fund is being created on a 50/50 basis. Ukraine will manage this fund jointly with the United States. Neither party will have a majority vote, which Svyrydenko said reflects "an equal partnership between Ukraine and the United States."
3. National property is protected. The agreement does not foresee any changes in the privatisation processes or management of state-owned companies — they will continue to belong to Ukraine. Companies like Ukrnafta (oil industry) or Energoatom (nuclear energy industry) remain state-owned.
4. No debts. The agreement does not mention any debt obligations of Ukraine to the U.S. The implementation of the agreement will allow both countries to increase their economic potential through equal cooperation and investment.
5. The Agreement complies with the Ukrainian Constitution and does not change the European integration course. The document is consistent with national legislation and does not contradict any international obligations of Ukraine.
6. The fund will be filled with income only from new licenses. This concerns 50% of the funds from new licenses for projects in the field of critical materials and oil and gas, which will be transferred to the budget after the creation of the Fund. Income from projects already underway or budgeted revenues are not included in the Fund. The agreement refers to further strategic cooperation.
7. Legislative changes "are only spot-on." The Fund's operation requires only amendments to the Budget Code. The Agreement itself must be ratified by the Verkhovna Rada (unicameral parliament of Ukraine).
8. The United States will help attract additional investment and technology. The fund is supported by the US government through the Development finance institution (DFC) agency. The DFC will help Ukraine attract investments and technologies from funds and companies in both the US and the EU, as well as other countries that support Ukraine.
9. The agreement provides tax guarantees. The Fund's income and contributions are not taxed in either the US or Ukraine. This is so that investing yields the greatest possible results.
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury confirmed that the U.S. and Ukraine have signed the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, part of which will give the U.S. preferential access to new Ukrainian natural resources deals. "This economic partnership…
Svyrydenko also added some further information regarding how the deal works:
The U.S. will contribute to the fund. In addition to direct funds, they can also provide new assistance (e.g. air defense systems for Ukraine). Ukraine will contribute 50% of the state budget revenues from new rents on new licenses for new areas.
"Ukraine can also make additional contributions beyond this basic amount if it deems it necessary. This is a cooperation for decades to come," she added.
After this, the fund will invest in mineral, oil and gas projects. Related infrastructure or processing will also be included. The specific investment projects which will be funded have not been decided on and will be determined jointly by Ukraine and the U.S. However, the fund can invest exclusively in Ukraine.
Svyrydenko said that she expects that for the first ten years, the fund's profits and revenues will not be distributed, but only be invested in Ukraine, whether that be for new projects or reconstruction from the war. These conditions have not been entirely laid out and will be discussed further.
Svyrydenko expressed her belief that in signing this agreement, the U.S. desires to contribute to achieving long-term peace in Ukraine "and recognises the contribution that Ukraine has made to global security by abandoning its nuclear arsenal."
The U.S. will contribute to the fund. In addition to direct funds, they can also provide new assistance (e.g. air defense systems for Ukraine). Ukraine will contribute 50% of the state budget revenues from new rents on new licenses for new areas.
"Ukraine can also make additional contributions beyond this basic amount if it deems it necessary. This is a cooperation for decades to come," she added.
After this, the fund will invest in mineral, oil and gas projects. Related infrastructure or processing will also be included. The specific investment projects which will be funded have not been decided on and will be determined jointly by Ukraine and the U.S. However, the fund can invest exclusively in Ukraine.
Svyrydenko said that she expects that for the first ten years, the fund's profits and revenues will not be distributed, but only be invested in Ukraine, whether that be for new projects or reconstruction from the war. These conditions have not been entirely laid out and will be discussed further.
Svyrydenko expressed her belief that in signing this agreement, the U.S. desires to contribute to achieving long-term peace in Ukraine "and recognises the contribution that Ukraine has made to global security by abandoning its nuclear arsenal."
Russian forces have captured the village of Nove, Lyman direction, Donetsk Oblast.
Pre-war population: ~880.
Pre-war population: ~880.