In an intelligence update on the morning of April 20, the British Ministry of Defense said that a new attack of the Russian army in Ukraine aimed at disrupting the flow of Ukrainian military aid and weapons to the east of the country.
Late on April 19, Britain said Ukrainian military forces had responded to “a series of attacks” by Russian troops, amid increased shelling and attacks on the border between Ukraine and the territory of Ukraine. Russian-backed separatists in the Donbas region.
According to the British side, “Russia’s ability to progress continues to be affected by the many environmental, logistical and technical challenges that surrounded this force from the beginning of the conflict, in addition to the resistance of its armed forces.” Ukraine has a high fighting spirit.”
In addition, while Russian airstrikes in northern Ukraine are likely to be low after the Russian troops withdraw from the Kiev area, the UK believes that there is still a risk of “precise air strikes on priority targets”. across Ukraine”.
IAEA: Ukraine restores contact with Chernobyl plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced that Ukraine’s atomic energy regulator has restored direct contact with the Chernobyl power plant, a month after it was lost due to the Russian occupation of the plant.
In early March, the IAEA said that remote data transmission from the safety monitoring system at the Chernobyl plant had also stopped working after the power was cut off at the plant. Four days later, power was restored here, but the automatic radiation sensors at Chernobyl have not been working for more than a month.
The Atomic Energy Authority of Ukraine still receives indirect communications through its off-site management system, but restoring direct telephone lines of communication remains an important step in restoring operations. normal operation at Chernobyl and ensure the safety of the area.
Civilians at a rebel-held area in Mariupol, April 19, 2022. Photo: AP Photo/Alexei Alexandrov.
The IAEA said it would send experts to Chernobyl at the end of April to repair the monitoring system, bring equipment in and assess the safety and security situation there.
Israel is ready to host the meeting between the heads of state of Ukraine and Russia
In an interview with Russian state news agency TASS, Israeli Ambassador to Russia Alexander Ben Zvi said Israel is ready to host a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, although he said that the two reasons The player needs to reach a decision first.
According to Mr. Ben Zvi, Israel will bring “great honor” if it can hold talks between the two heads of Ukraine and Russia. Israel’s ambassador to Russia also said that the Ukrainian and Russian delegations could also hold meetings in Jerusalem as they did in Turkey.
Norway sends more anti-aircraft weapons to Ukraine
Norway’s Defense Ministry said it had sent 100 Mistral surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine in response to a request from Ukraine. Mistral is a short-range missile intended for use by land vehicles, helicopters and man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS).
Previously, Norway sent Ukraine 2000 anti-tank grenade launchers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked Norway to send a variety of weapons to Ukraine, including Harpoon anti-ship missiles and NASAMS missile defense systems. Zelensky also said that Ukraine needs more anti-armored weapons and artillery weapons.
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