Crimea, new attack on the Kerch bridge, two dead
During the night there was a new attack on the Crimean bridge, which has been particularly busy in recent days by tourists heading to the peninsula. One of the carriageways was destroyed, while the second was damaged. A car in which three people were traveling was involved in the explosion: two were killed instantly while a child was injured.
According to the first reports, it would be an attack carried out by Ukrainian unmanned boats. As various media report, at the time of the attack, a US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper reconnaissance drone was present in the skies over the Black Sea. On several occasions the Ukrainian operations have been coordinated by American drones.
The Russian authorities speak of "Ukrainian terrorism" pointing the finger at Kiev, whose authorities had already claimed responsibility for last year's attack. Ukrainian military intelligence commented on the attack on the bridge, calling the infrastructure "an unnecessary construction". A few hours before the attack, the commander of the ground forces of the Ukrainian army Alexander Syrsky published a post on his social networks in which he wrote: “the “lullaby” for the “occupiers” is already being prepared.”
During the night there was a new attack on the Crimean bridge, which has been particularly busy in recent days by tourists heading to the peninsula. One of the carriageways was destroyed, while the second was damaged. A car in which three people were traveling was involved in the explosion: two were killed instantly while a child was injured.
According to the first reports, it would be an attack carried out by Ukrainian unmanned boats. As various media report, at the time of the attack, a US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper reconnaissance drone was present in the skies over the Black Sea. On several occasions the Ukrainian operations have been coordinated by American drones.
The Russian authorities speak of "Ukrainian terrorism" pointing the finger at Kiev, whose authorities had already claimed responsibility for last year's attack. Ukrainian military intelligence commented on the attack on the bridge, calling the infrastructure "an unnecessary construction". A few hours before the attack, the commander of the ground forces of the Ukrainian army Alexander Syrsky published a post on his social networks in which he wrote: “the “lullaby” for the “occupiers” is already being prepared.”
Ukraine, official comment of the SBU on the attack on the Crimean bridge
"The Security Service of Ukraine will definitely reveal all the details regarding the "bavovny" organization after our Victory. In the meantime, we are watching with interest as one of the symbols of the Putin regime once again failed to withstand the military load," said SBU spokesman Dekhtyarenko.
Two people were killed following the attack on the Crimean bridge last night. The bridge that connects the Krasnodar region to the Crimean peninsula is an infrastructure of exclusively civilian interest, all military logistics have been following other routes for some time.
"The Security Service of Ukraine will definitely reveal all the details regarding the "bavovny" organization after our Victory. In the meantime, we are watching with interest as one of the symbols of the Putin regime once again failed to withstand the military load," said SBU spokesman Dekhtyarenko.
Two people were killed following the attack on the Crimean bridge last night. The bridge that connects the Krasnodar region to the Crimean peninsula is an infrastructure of exclusively civilian interest, all military logistics have been following other routes for some time.
Escape from Ukraine
According to the Ukrainian Border Service, 13,600 people were arrested while trying to cross the border outside the border crossing points. Over 6,000 people have been arrested for presenting false documents in order to leave the country (only people falling into certain categories are allowed to leave the country's borders). But how many made it? How many have managed to deceive the border guards with fake papers? How many have bribed officials to escape? The Ukrainian authorities are unable to quantify the number of citizens who fled abroad, sheltered from the mobilization.
This phenomenon is constant, only yesterday - as reported by the official website of the Ukrainian Border Service - a 32-year-old from Zaporozhye tried to enter Romania illegally but got lost in the forest, having to call the rescuers.
Last weekend alone, in the Chernovtsi region, Ukrainian border guards arrested 41 people (who qualify for military service) for attempting to cross the border illegally.
According to the Ukrainian Border Service, 13,600 people were arrested while trying to cross the border outside the border crossing points. Over 6,000 people have been arrested for presenting false documents in order to leave the country (only people falling into certain categories are allowed to leave the country's borders). But how many made it? How many have managed to deceive the border guards with fake papers? How many have bribed officials to escape? The Ukrainian authorities are unable to quantify the number of citizens who fled abroad, sheltered from the mobilization.
This phenomenon is constant, only yesterday - as reported by the official website of the Ukrainian Border Service - a 32-year-old from Zaporozhye tried to enter Romania illegally but got lost in the forest, having to call the rescuers.
Last weekend alone, in the Chernovtsi region, Ukrainian border guards arrested 41 people (who qualify for military service) for attempting to cross the border illegally.
Russia, 11 arrests linked to the terrorist attack, four were fleeing towards the border with Ukraine, Islamic State claims responsibility
According to the non-final death toll, 93 people were killed in the terrorist attack on a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow last night. According to the statement from the FSB (Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation) “following the operations of the special services and law enforcement agencies, 11 people were arrested, including four terrorists who directly took part in the terrorist attack on “Crocus”.
The statement also reports that "after the terrorist attack the criminals tried to escape by driving towards the Russian-Ukrainian border". The terrorists were arrested in the Bryansk region following a manhunt that lasted several hours. The arrested people are currently being transferred to Moscow.
The FSB also speaks of terrorist contacts with people in Ukraine, without however providing further details.
Islamic State said its fighters attacked on the outskirts of Moscow, "killing and wounding hundreds and causing great destruction to the place before they withdrew to their bases safely". The statement gave no further detail.
Update: Death toll rises to 144
According to the non-final death toll, 93 people were killed in the terrorist attack on a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow last night. According to the statement from the FSB (Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation) “following the operations of the special services and law enforcement agencies, 11 people were arrested, including four terrorists who directly took part in the terrorist attack on “Crocus”.
The statement also reports that "after the terrorist attack the criminals tried to escape by driving towards the Russian-Ukrainian border". The terrorists were arrested in the Bryansk region following a manhunt that lasted several hours. The arrested people are currently being transferred to Moscow.
The FSB also speaks of terrorist contacts with people in Ukraine, without however providing further details.
Islamic State said its fighters attacked on the outskirts of Moscow, "killing and wounding hundreds and causing great destruction to the place before they withdrew to their bases safely". The statement gave no further detail.
Update: Death toll rises to 144
Odessa, 2 May 2014 - 10 years have passed since the Odessa massacre, when around fifty people were barbarically killed by those who a few months earlier had - with equal violence - obtained power with a coup d'état in the name of democracy.
The massacre at the trade union building in Odessa did not happen by chance or by mistake. No, it was a premeditated operation, as well as a precise signal from Kiev towards those who had not accepted the coup d'état resulting from the Maidan. That day the Ukrainian authorities wanted to demonstrate that there would no longer be room for opposition and pluralism, but only violent repression. It was Kiev that chose the path of war against part of its population. The West stood by and did nothing to prevent this. These are the foundations of today's warfare that many continue to ignore.
The massacre at the trade union building in Odessa did not happen by chance or by mistake. No, it was a premeditated operation, as well as a precise signal from Kiev towards those who had not accepted the coup d'état resulting from the Maidan. That day the Ukrainian authorities wanted to demonstrate that there would no longer be room for opposition and pluralism, but only violent repression. It was Kiev that chose the path of war against part of its population. The West stood by and did nothing to prevent this. These are the foundations of today's warfare that many continue to ignore.
🇺🇦 Ukraine, Russian missiles on Kiev
This morning there was a massive missile attack on Kiev. The Russian army conducted attacks on Ukrainian anti-aircraft batteries at Zhulyany airport, on targets related to energy infrastructure and against the "Artem" military factory, located in the heart of the city, opposite the Lukyanovskaya metro station. It is a plant where missiles are manufactured and other commissions for the Ukrainian Defense are carried out.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal reported that "antiaircraft intercepted most of the missiles." This was widely demonstrated by numerous videos spread on Ukrainian Telegram channels. The intercepted missiles crashed without reaching the intended target, falling on the city, on buildings and a children's hospital. Unfortunately, several civilian victims have been recorded in the capital and no children have been killed at the hospital.
There was no shortage of speculation on the part of Zelensky and his assistant Andrey Ermak, who stated that the target of this Russian attack was the hospital. The attention of the local media is also directed solely towards this structure which is located about a kilometer away from the "Artem" factory.
Numerous images published online confirm that several missiles hit the military target.
This morning there was a massive missile attack on Kiev. The Russian army conducted attacks on Ukrainian anti-aircraft batteries at Zhulyany airport, on targets related to energy infrastructure and against the "Artem" military factory, located in the heart of the city, opposite the Lukyanovskaya metro station. It is a plant where missiles are manufactured and other commissions for the Ukrainian Defense are carried out.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal reported that "antiaircraft intercepted most of the missiles." This was widely demonstrated by numerous videos spread on Ukrainian Telegram channels. The intercepted missiles crashed without reaching the intended target, falling on the city, on buildings and a children's hospital. Unfortunately, several civilian victims have been recorded in the capital and no children have been killed at the hospital.
There was no shortage of speculation on the part of Zelensky and his assistant Andrey Ermak, who stated that the target of this Russian attack was the hospital. The attention of the local media is also directed solely towards this structure which is located about a kilometer away from the "Artem" factory.
Numerous images published online confirm that several missiles hit the military target.