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Panic among Russia's reservists: In the middle of the Ukraine war, the Kremlin convenes an annual exercise

2023-05-10T16:36:04.770Z

Highlights: Switzerland to provide confiscated oligarchs' money for reconstruction of Ukraine. French journalist Arman Soldin died in a missile attack in eastern Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Ukrainians as "invulnerable" to Western defense systems. Russian hypersonic missile with the Patriot system intercepted the Ukrainian air defense system with the help of the U.S., Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder said.. Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin sends an angry Telegram entry. An AFP journalist is killed near Bakhmut.



Wagner boss Prigozhin sends an angry Telegram entry. An AFP journalist is killed near Bakhmut. The news ticker on the Ukraine war.

  • Shelling near Bakhmut: AFP journalist dies after missile attack
  • Ukraine offensive without a "breakthrough"? Just close ally is now slowing down - "This is not a movie"
  • Head of the Wagner mercenaries: Yevgeny Prigozhin makes accusations against the Kremlin.
  • New Russian attacks: Moscow launches further attacks in the Ukraine war.
  • Ukraine war in the news ticker: All the news from Ukraine.

Update from May 10, 18:06 p.m.: Panic among Russia's reservists: In the middle of the Ukraine war, the Kremlin has called them up for annual exercises. A decree obliges them to participate, as the dpa news agency reported. President Vladimir Putin is said to have signed the decree himself, it was said. In view of the fighting in Ukraine, however, many reservists would now doubt whether in their case it is just an exercise or whether they should be sent to the front line in the neighboring country. Even with the recent conscriptions of recruits, many young men had preferred to flee abroad. According to the information, around 150,000 reservists are currently fighting in the Ukraine war.

War in Ukraine: Switzerland to provide confiscated oligarchs' money for reconstruction

Update from May 10, 17:29 p.m.: Shortly after the start of the Ukraine war, traditionally neutral Switzerland decided to join the EU sanctions against Russia. Since then, banks in the country have been obliged to share information about people or companies affected by these sanctions. The sum of these frozen funds and assets amounts to CHF 7.5 billion.

The economy ministry in Bern said this Wednesday (10 May) that discussions were underway in the EU about whether assets of the Russian central bank should be used for investment and their proceeds should be used for the reconstruction of Ukraine. "Switzerland is following these discussions closely," it said.

Ukraine war: Grief and horror after death of war reporter near Bakhmut

Update from May 10, 16:22 p.m.: Colleagues and politicians have reacted with sadness and horror to the death of French AFP journalist Arman Soldin. Soldin died in a missile attack in eastern Ukraine. He was only 32 years old. Soldin, an avid soccer player, was described by colleagues as "courageous, creative and tenacious." He was part of a five-person team of AFP reporters accompanying Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines.

Arman Soldin, who has now died in a missile attack, in Ukraine © in November 2022 Bulent Kilic/AFP

French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted: "Courageously, he has been on the front lines since the first hours of the conflict to research the facts, to inform us." A little later, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense also expressed its "sincere condolences" to Soldin's family and colleagues on Twitter. "He sacrificed his life to tell the world the truth." U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he was "devastated" by the news of his death. "Our thoughts are with them and the entire AFP family."

Ukraine war: Putin spokesman reacts to death of Ukraine reporter Soldin

Update from May 10, 14:43 p.m.: After the death of an AFP journalist in eastern Ukraine, Moscow has expressed its regret and called for an investigation into the circumstances of his death: "We need to understand the circumstances of the journalist's death," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Ukraine's claims that Russia was responsible for the death should not be taken "at face value". "In this matter, we can only express our sorrow."

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Ukraine war: US confirms Ukrainian launch of Russian hypersonic missile

Update from May 10, 12:00 p.m.: The US Department of Defense has confirmed the Ukrainian launch of a Russian hypersonic missile with the Patriot system. The Ukrainians had intercepted the missile with the help of the US air defense system, said Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder on Tuesday (local time) in Washington. Ryder also confirmed the information of the Ukrainians that it was a rocket of the Kinschal type. Russian President Vladimir Putin had praised them as "invulnerable" to Western defense systems.

On Saturday, the Ukrainian Air Force announced the successful launch of such a hypersonic missile. The Kinschal (Russian: "Dagger"), touted by Moscow as one of the best missiles ever, was reportedly intercepted over the Kiev region with the help of the US Patriot defense system. The extremely fast and high-flying, yet maneuverable missiles have been used by Russian forces in the war in Ukraine since at least March, for example to destroy fuel and weapons depots.

Ukraine war: AFP journalist dies after missile attack

Update from May 10, 10:20 a.m.: AFP journalist Arman Soldin has been killed in a missile attack in eastern Ukraine. As members of his team reported, the deadly attack occurred on Tuesday afternoon (May 9) on the outskirts of Chasiv Yar near the city of Bakhmut, which has been embattled for months.

The AFP team came under fire when it was in the region with Ukrainian soldiers. The remaining four members of the team were unharmed. AFP reporters are regularly in the region to cover the fighting.

Inspector General on Ukraine offensive: "Planning is underway"

Update from May 10, 8:50 a.m.: According to Inspector General Carsten Breuer, Ukraine is making progress with preparations for an offensive against Russian aggressors. "It was explained to me how the fight is fought on the front line. The soil is still boggy and damp. In some cases, there are still large lakes in the fields. The conditions for a comprehensive offensive have not yet been in place in recent weeks," Breuer told the German Press Agency in Berlin after a visit to Ukraine. "In all the conversations, however, it has become clear to me that planning for the Ukrainian offensive is underway."

The highest-ranking German soldier was in Ukraine last week, where he met army chief Valeriy Zaluzhny and Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov. Breuer learned about practical experience with German military aid, including modern anti-aircraft systems, self-propelled howitzers and also the Leopard 2 main battle tank. This is now used in combat. "What was made clear to me is that he is in combat," Breuer said.

The inspector general was first in Poland, and then in Ukraine for two days. He assured afterwards that support for Ukraine was "at the forefront". Breuer said: "I have experienced nothing of war fatigue, but an almost irrepressible will not only to end this war, but also to win it."

Ukraine war: New US aid announced

Update from May 9, 20:30 p.m.: The U.S. government is announcing new military support for Ukraine, including air defense systems and artillery ammunition, government spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said. This will help Ukraine deter the Russians over a long period of time.

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, meanwhile, stressed that Ukraine "has what it needs to continue to be successful in recapturing territories that Russia has violently occupied over the past 14 months." Blinken spoke at a joint press conference with his British counterpart James Cleverly - the latter was more restrained.

Ukraine offensive without a "breakthrough"? Just close ally is now slowing down - "This is not a movie"

Update from May 9, 20:00 p.m.: Britain's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has dampened hopes for the expected Ukrainian spring offensive against Russia. The Ukrainians have shown that they can defend their country very successfully, but there "may not be an easy, quick and decisive breakthrough," Cleverly said during a visit to the US think tank Atlantic Council in Washington.

The Ukrainians have repeatedly exceeded expectations of them, Cleverly said. However, he qualified: "We have to be realistic. This is real life, not a Hollywood movie." Cleverly called on Kyiv's Western allies to "resolve" to continue to do "the right thing" however the war unfolds and even in the event of a "verbal escalation" by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Britain is considered one of Ukraine's most staunch allies.

Update from May 9, 16:13 p.m.: According to its own statements, the Russian Ministry of Defense has successfully fought the supplies of the Ukrainian military during its nightly missile attacks. The Ukrainian leadership had previously said that 23 of the 25 Russian missiles had been intercepted.

The falling debris caused damage in the capital Kyiv, as well as in the Dniproeptrovsk and Cherkasy regions, the Ukrainian authorities said. So far, there is no information about possible victims. The information provided by both warring parties cannot be independently verified.

Ukraine war: Prigozhin sees his mercenaries "brazenly deceived"

Update from May 9, 14:55 p.m.: Yevgeny Prigozhin is now complaining about Moscow in particularly high tones in a Telegram post. "They simply and brazenly deceived us," the Moscow Times translated his message from Russian. Ukrainska Pravda added: "We have been deceived."

As an occasion for his, the Wagner boss cited the fact that not only the ammunition promised by Russia is missing, but that the Russian Ministry of Defense is also threatening him and his mercenaries with a charge of "high treason" in the event of a possible withdrawal from Bakhmut. But the real "betrayal" is happening in the Kremlin, Prigozhin indicated.

Military parade in the Ukraine war: Scholz accuses Putin of "power posturing"

Update from May 9, 11:40 a.m.: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of military "power posturing". Putin is "deploying his soldiers, tanks and missiles" on May 9, Scholz told the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday, referring to the Moscow military parade to commemorate the victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. Let us remain steadfast in our support for Ukraine," Scholz warned.

In seiner Grundsatzrede zum Europatag warb Scholz für eine „geopolitische Europäische Union“, die es mit Russland, aber auch China aufnehme. Die USA blieben dabei „Europas wichtigster Verbündeter“, betonte der Bundeskanzler. In Bezug auf Peking kritisierte Scholz, „Rivalität und Wettbewerb“ hätten „seitens Chinas ohne jeden Zweifel zugenommen“.

Ukraine-Krieg: Militärparade in Moskau endet ohne Flugshow

Update vom 9. Mai, 10.45 Uhr:  Zum 78. Jahrestag des sowjetischen Sieges über Nazi-Deutschland im Zweiten Weltkrieg ist die traditionelle Militärparade auf dem Roten Platz trotz klaren Himmels ohne Flugshow zu Ende gegangen. An Militärtechnik präsentierte das russische Militär am Dienstag vor allem gepanzerte Radfahrzeuge. Kampfpanzer fehlten, mit Ausnahme des historischen T-34.

Offiziell gab es bis zum Vormittag keine Erklärung für das Fehlen von Kampfpanzern und Flugzeugen. Kampfpanzer sind traditionell Teil der Parade. In den vergangenen Jahren wurde in Moskau vor allem das neueste Panzer-Modell Armata (T-14) präsentiert. Im April hatten russische Medien darüber berichtet, dass der Armata erstmals in Russlands Krieg gegen die Ukraine eingesetzt werde.

The air show has been cancelled several times in recent years due to bad weather. This year, some observers had not even expected it in view of security risks.

Ukraine war: Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv

Update from May 9, 7:45 a.m.: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday to symbolically celebrate Europe Day. Von der Leyen arrived by night train from Poland; later, talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are planned. It is already her fifth visit to the Ukrainian capital since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine war: Wagner boss receives ammunition for Södner troops

Update from May 9, 6:30 a.m.: Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has announced the receipt of new supplies of ammunition for the battle for the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut three days after his threat to withdraw. In an audio message distributed on Monday, the head of the mercenary force Wagner said that "according to preliminary data" deliveries for his fighters had begun. On Friday, Prigozhin had threatened in video messages with the withdrawal of his fighters from Bakhmut and accused Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov with drastic words of delaying urgently needed ammunition deliveries.

According to Prigozhin's statements in the audio message that has now been published, "fierce" fighting is currently underway in Bakhmut, in which the Wagner fighters advanced. The Ukrainian army still controls "about 2.36 square kilometers" of terrain in Bakhmut.

Ukraine war: Counteroffensive delayed

Update from May 8, 22:09 p.m.: New rains have delayed the start of Kyiv's expected offensive in southern Ukraine, according to Russian occupation authorities. "Once again, unstable damp weather has arrived. The soil must be ten to twelve centimeters dry so that the technology can roll over it," said the head of the administration of the Moscow-controlled part of Zaporizhzhia, Yevgeny Balitsky, on Russian television on Monday. Nevertheless, the counteroffensive "could start at any moment," he warned.

Russia apparently launches forced mobilization in occupied Mariupol

Update from May 8, 18:26 p.m.: In Russian-occupied Mariupol, the forced mobilization of residents apparently begins. This is reported by the Kyiv Independent with reference to the city administration. "Conscriptions have begun in Mariupol. The occupiers are already looking for citizens who have not fulfilled their 'conscription'. The enemy plans to draft the men by August. Russia continues to kill peaceful Ukrainians," said exiled Mayor Vadym Boichenko.

Update from May 8, 15:38 p.m.: "These recruits are likely to be sent to the frontline sectors in Ukraine, where the number of casualties is extremely high": Moscow is luring immigrants from Central Asia with high soldier pay and a fast-track procedure for naturalization – and is at least partially successful. This is what British intelligence services estimate in their latest Ukraine report, published by the Ministry of Defense in London.

Recruiters are on the move in mosques and immigration centers. Accordingly, advance bonuses of the equivalent of 2165 euros and a salary of up to 3770 euros per month are offered. The aim is to recruit 400,000 volunteers to work in the war of aggression against Ukraine. Why is the Russian Ministry of Defense making such an effort? "The authorities are almost certainly trying to delay any open forced mobilization as long as possible in order to minimize discontent in their own country," the British statement said.

New Russian attacks: Moscow launches further attacks in the Ukraine war

Update from May 8, 14:11 p.m.: Russia probably launched further attacks in the Ukraine war in the early afternoon. According to the Kherson regional military administration, the region was hit in the process. Russian advances are also said to have taken place in Stanislav. At least six civilians were injured, some seriously.

Update from May 8, 13:10 p.m.: Taking a breather in the Ukraine war? At least the air raid alert has been ended in large parts of the country – including in the capital Kyiv. Only the areas of Crimea and Luhansk are still under warning of possible Russian air strikes.

Update from May 8, 2023, 12:30 p.m.: Kiev is apparently preparing for a new attack from Russia. According to information from Ukrainska Pravda, at 11.56 a.m. the sirens wailed in the capital. The population was instructed to go to bomb shelters. Air raid alarms were also sounded in other cities around noon. According to the news portal, this is an indication that new missile attacks are to be expected in the Ukraine war.

Russia attacks numerous parts of Ukraine

First reported on May 8, 2023: Kyiv - Russia has once again shelled Kyiv in the Ukraine war. At least five people were injured as a result of a Russian airstrike on the capital. This was reported by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko on Monday morning (8 May). The attack was carried out in part with drones. According to its own information, the Ukrainian Air Force was able to shoot down 30 unmanned aerial vehicles.

Airstrikes have also been reported from other parts of Ukraine in the war with Russia. According to local authorities, a food warehouse in Odessa caught fire. The attack there was carried out with a Russian Ch-22 cruise missile.

Russia launches airstrike on Kyiv

A total of ten areas in Ukraine are said to have been attacked during the attacks during the night and early morning hours. In addition to Kyiv, another 126 cities or settlements are said to have been hit. 28 people were injured and three were killed. This is reported by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense on its Telegram channel.

Footage, which is said to have come from Kyiv, documents the massive destruction of the city in the Ukraine war. Footage from Susplina, Ukraine's public broadcaster, shows a high-rise building where three floors were hit. The broadcaster had published a video of the building on Twitter.

Czech Republic warns Kiev

As a result of Russia's attacks over the weekend, Petr Pavel sent an urgent warning to Kyiv on Sunday (7 May). According to the Czech president, Ukraine has lost the element of surprise of its spring offensive. This is reported by the British daily newspaper Guardian. Pavel is a retired general and was formerly NATO's main military adviser. According to the Czech president and highly decorated war hero, Ukraine still lacks the means for a successful counteroffensive in the fight against Russia, despite Western aid. "Apparently they still feel they don't have all the [necessary means to] launch a successful operation," Pavel told the Guardian. Kiev would have to prepare for "terrible losses" and could not afford a failure of the operation.

Capital Kyiv: Facts and figures

NameKiev
Inhabitant2.884 million
Foundation6th to 9th centuries
MayorVitali Klitschko

However, Ukrainian troops and President Volodymyr Zelensky can at least hope for supplies. The EU states had also agreed at the weekend to send more ammunition to Kyiv in the Ukraine war.

Also over the weekend, the next incident involving Russian warplanes occurred over the Black Sea. This time, a Polish aircraft in action for the EU agency Frontex reported the approach of a SU-35 aircraft. (dil with agencies)

Source: merkur

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