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The Russians are mining hydraulic structures in the Belgorod region
In the Belgorod region, the Russians are actively building defense fortifications and mining general and special purpose hydraulic structures. This was reported by the spokesman of the operational-tactical group “Kharkiv”, Colonel Vitaliy Sarantsev. According to him, the mining of dams can be considered as a “bookmark” for the future – for example, if the Russians…

The Atlas festival raised UAH 4 million for Magura V5 marine drones
Well-known Ukrainian artists joined the fundraising for sea kamikaze drones for Defense Intelligence. Defense Intelligence of the MoD received UAH 4 million for Magura V5 drones from the organizers of the Atlas United 2024 music festival in Kyiv. This was reported in the intelligence press service. The festival was held from July 19 to 21 and…

A new suspect has appeared in the case regarding the embezzlement of UMCC and Odesa Port Plant funds
A new participant in the case regarding the embezzlement of over UAH 500 million from UMCC and the Odesa Port Plant was informed of the suspicion. NABU detectives informed about the suspicion of another member of the criminal group, which operated under the leadership of the ex-head of the State Property Fund, Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’sOffice reported….

The Russians said that they hit Ukrainian ships, but it was alcohol
Russian propagandists spread information that the “Shaheds” allegedly hit Ukrainian landing craft. Propagandists claim that on September 15, kamikaze drones hit Ukrainian landing craft in Mykolaiv, the head of Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration Vitalii Kim reported. A photo posted by Kim on September 19 shows a pile of bottles broken by the impact on food warehouses….

The Ukrainian Project Institute helped Russia restore the refinery
In Ukraine, the project institute helped Russia restore oil refineries after drone attacks. The Security Service exposed the management of the leading research and design institute of the oil profile in Kyiv in cooperation with the Russian Federation, the SBU reported. In particular, the chairman of the board, two heads of special departments, as well…

Maritime corridor record: the ship transported 190,000 tons of metal products
For the entire time of operation of the Ukrainian maritime corridor, Captain Leonidas set a record. The ship transported 190,000 tons of metal products. This was reported in the Administration of Sea Ports of Ukraine. Thus, on September 16, 2023, the processing of the merchant fleet and cargo within the Ukrainian maritime corridor began. On…

The EU called the Russian attack on a civilian bulk carrier an unprecedented escalation
The EU has called on Russia to stop threatening global food security and using hunger as a weapon in the region and beyond. The EU condemned Russia’s attack on a civilian grain ship in the Black Sea on September 12. This was discussed at the meeting of the OSCE Security Cooperation Forum in Vienna, Ukrinform…

The court gave permission for a special investigation into the People’s Deputy organizer of the scheme at the Odesa Port Plant
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court granted permission for a special investigation into the ex-Deputy organizer of the abuse scheme at the Odesa Port Plant. On September 18, the Appeals Chamber supported the position of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office prosecutor and granted permission to conduct a special pre-trial investigation, the Specialized Anti-Corruption…

The Russians could target a tanker in Odesa to cause an environmental disaster
On the day the Russians attacked a civilian vessel in Odesa, their target could have been a tanker carrying fuel. The bulk carrier “Aya”, which was damaged by a Russian missile attack on September 12, remains in Romania, Dumska reports. Journalists found out that on the night of September 12, the captain of the bulker…

Safety at sea: Italy will help Ukraine
As part of the Twinning project, consultations of the Shipping Administration with the Italian Coast Guard have begun. This was announced by the head of the Shipping Administration, Yevhenii Ignatenko. We are talking about the technical assistance project of the European Union Twinning “Institutional support of the State Service of Sea and Inland Water Transport…