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Ukraine uses rocket launch system to attack Russian command post Successful, the Pentagon said from
CNN Oren Liebermann
Advanced high-mobility ammunition rocket while the United States was preparing forSend new ammunitionfor the system (HIMARS) to Ukraine. Rocket system, U.S. senior defense officials say Ukrainian troops have been "significantly successful" in using the system to target Russian command posts and reduce their capabilities on the battlefield. increase.
"Ukrainians can be more certain and more systematic in choosing targets that undermine Russia's efforts than they do with short-range artillery systems," officials said. rice field. Friday reporters.
Officials have admitted that Ukraine is still in the early stages of using HIMARS, but have been using it effectively so far after a short training period that ended recently. At least four HIMARS have already entered Ukraine and four more have been promised.
HIMARS has a range of about 40 miles (64 km), and Ukrainians can attack from a distance more accurately than short-range cannons.
"Ukrainians are actually systematically selecting targets and attacking accurately, so they provide this exact way of reducing Russia's capabilities," officials said. Said.
Officials are also well aware that Russia struck a shopping center in the town of Kremenchukearlier this weekand Moscow said it would not attack civilian targets. He said he rejected his claim.
"They certainly knew what it was and would have known that it could have caused this secondary damage or this effect," officials said. Told.
Officials added that the missiles used in attacks designed as anti-ship weapons were not intended for use in crowded urban environments.
Britain "exploited" prisoners for "political purposes" after British citizens were charged in Donetsk
From CNN Arnaud Siad, Jonny Hallam, Josh Pennington
The British Foreign Ministry claims to be a Russian-backed separatist on Friday. The Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) has accused two other British citizens of being "foreign mercenaries."
"We condemned the exploitation of prisoners of war and civilians for political purposes and raised this to Russia," a spokesman for the British Department of Foreign Affairs and British Development told CNN late Friday. rice field.
"We are in constant contact with the Ukrainian government on their cases and are fully supporting Ukraine in their efforts to release them," the spokesman added. rice field.
Other Background: DPR pro-Russian investigators have charged two other British citizens as "mercenaries," according to the Donetsk news agency. Said on Friday.
"Currently, investigations are underway against British mercenaries Dylan Healy and Andrew Hill, the same article as the three previously convicted mercenaries. The Donetsk news agency reportedly quoted the words of an unnamed DPR official.
June 9, BritishAiden Aslin and Sean Pinner, Along with Brahim Sardoon, a Moroccan citizen, was sentenced to death after was convicted as a Ukrainian "mercenary." At that time, a court of DPR reported by the Russian state media.
DPR officials said the three men were foreign fighters arrested by Russian troops in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol in April. RIA Novosti said Pinner, Aslin and Sardoon were shot by firing squad and need to be appealed by July 9.
It's the night of Kieu. Here's what you need to know:
From CNN staff
Russia continues to attack in multiple parts of Ukraine. According to Ukrainian paramedics, night strikesin theOdesa region of Moscow killed 20 people. At least 16 people were killed in the residential building, and another four (including one child) were killed in another strike at the recreation center.
Minister of Health of Moldovasaid that one of the buildings attacked by Odesa's attackis a rehab to treat children in Moldova with health problems. Said it was a center. After the strike, one employee was killed and five were injured.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Russia was terrorizing Ukrainian cities and people. "This is a targeted Russian missile attack, a Russian terrorist attack on our cities, towns and our people: adults and children," Zelensky said.
After Russia withdrew from Snake Island in the Black Sea , Ukraine hopes to reduce attacks on the territories around Odesa, a Ukrainian State Border Guard spokesman said. Ukraine, Andrey Demchenko said on Friday.
Other important headings you should know are:
- NATO:After Finland's official invitation To participate in NATO this week In addition, Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Habist told CNN about a new world order in which Finland could not remain neutral because of its security threat to neighboring Russia. He told CNNthat a "of course" war in Europebeyond Ukraine is possible.
- US Support:USThe latest $ 820 million aid package to Ukraine for the advanced rocket system of the High Mobile Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)The Pentagon says it offers more ammunition. So far, the United States has promised to send eight HIMARS systems. At least four HIMARS have already participated in the fight against Russia. The Biden administration faced criticism that it did not send enough ammunition to HIMARS.
- Norwegian aid:Countryhas promised € 1 billionto support Ukraine's "brave people". Country Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre travels to Kieu on Friday. According to Gahr Støre, this money will be used to provide humanitarian aid and support Ukraine's defense and reconstruction efforts.
- Energy Hacking:Russian hackershave "cyber" against Ukraine's largest civilian energy conglomerate in retaliation for owners' opposition to the Russian war in Ukraine. Attack "was carried out. Said on friday. The DTEK Group, which owns coal and thermal power plants in different parts of Ukraine, said the purpose of the hack was to "destabilize the technical process" and "to not power Ukrainian consumers". ".
- Brittney Griner's case:WNBA player Brittney Griner's prosecutor at a hearing in a court near Moscow, Russia, Announced prosecution against 141}. The state news agency TASS reported. Greener has been accused of smuggling less than a gram of hemp oil into her luggage. This is a substance classified as a drug according to TASS. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said officials from the US Embassy in Russia "attended Brittney Griner's trial in Moscow today."
Let's take a look at the region of Ukraine under Russian control.
Russia is Odesa's deadly missile After the attack, Zelensky says he is using "terrorism against our cities, towns and our people"
from CNN'a ArnaudSiad
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that Russia is terrorizing Ukrainian cities and people. Stated.
Regarding themissile attack at Sergifkain the Odessa region of southern Ukraine, Zelensky said: Say every day. This is a targeted Russian missile attack, a Russian terrorist attack on our cities, towns and our people: adults and children.
Zelensky was speaking during a meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Kieu.
"Russian missiles were supersonic anti-ship missiles. By the way, they collided with ordinary houses in the village of Sergifka in the Odessa region. Such X-22 missiles were aircraft carriers and others. Created to attack large missiles.Military vessels, and the Russian army, used it for ordinary buildings with ordinary civilians, nine-story buildings, "Zelensky added.
Current life in a war-torn Ukrainian city just outside Kieu
From CNN's Cristiana Moisescu in Ukrainian host Mel
Today, there is a traffic jam to the city of Hostmel in Ukraine. It was exacerbated by the early advancement of the Russians, which destroyed the bridge over the Irpin's River. War day. This is a normal commute from Kyiv toHostomel,Irpin,Bucha. This is the scene of the worst atrocities committed by Russian troops in Ukraine.
At Hostomel, life resumed in rubble, blown windows, and darkened buildings. The local street market is back in front of the Hostomel glass factory, which is currently destroyed and closed. The sound of a bang echoes across the street, where the corner shops are all reconstructed with new plywood and colorful lettering.
"People live here outside their suitcases. Many have lost their jobs," said store owner Mikhail Naimet (48). Said.
He was sick and staring while the work was going on. He said he opened the store only on the second day and was summed up by the Russian army.
"I hope things go well. I hope I die in the end," he said.
The higher the price, the harder it is to buy or sell in the market. And all the high quality fruits and vegetables from the southern regions of Ukraine's traditional harvest areas of Kherson, Zaporizhia and Mykolaiv have been lost under Russian occupation and are now out of reach.
Neymet has families in the United States and Europe. He said he could always go there and leave the country.
"But for what. This is our hometown. We restore our hometown. You need to, "he said.
Katerina Titova, 35; Alex Titov, 36; And her family is on the road. They escaped from Hostmel on March 4, the day after the Russians bombed the garden, destroying her brand new jewelery workshop and her neighbor's house. In the family photo, the windows of the main building were blown away, a large hole remained in the brick wall, and a shrapnel was embedded inside.
The couple then walked out of the house with their two children, 10-year-old Macar and 5-year-old Taisia, and eventually arrived in a relatively safe place in Kieu. I did. When they returned at the end of May, they couldn't believe their house was still standing and the Russians weren't inside.
"I caress like a cat," My darling. We will repair you, my darling. " "Titova said with a laugh. She likes this place and she calls her hometown.
There was never a question that they wouldn't come back.
Donetsk's Russian-backed separatists are two more From CNN's Johnny Haram and Josh Pennington
accusing British citizens of being "mergers"
Parents of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) on Friday Russian investigators have called two other British citizens "mergers," according to the Donetsk News Agency.
"Currently, investigations are underway against British mercenaries Dylan Healy and Andrew Hill, who have been charged in the same article as the three previously convicted mercenaries. An investigation is underway and has been prosecuted, "said the Doneck News Agency, citing an unnamed DPR employee.
On June 9, BritishAiden Aslin and Sean Pinner, along with Moroccan citizen Brahim Sardoon, after were convicted of Ukrainian "mercenaries" I was sentenced to death. At that time, a court of DPR reported by the Russian state media.
DPR officials said the three men were foreign fighters arrested by Russian troops in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol in April. RIA Novosti said Pinner, Aslin and Sardoon were shot by firing squad and need to be appealed by July 9.
On Friday, Pinner's lawyer, Julia Zerkovnikova, said on behalf of the client that she would appeal for amnesty and generosity for humanitarian reasons to prevent executions. However, Tserkovnikova stated that he did not intend to challenge the court's conviction.
"We appeal to humanity because the guilt of my client has been fully proven by the court. It is not necessary to say that the complaint is based on innocent evidence. "The Donetsk news agency quoted Tserkovnikova as saying.
On Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, France, granted Pinner and Aslin "provisional measures" and urged the Russian Federation not to execute the death penalty.
Kremlin spokesperson dormitory Pescov states that the Russian Federation is no longer in compliance with the ECHR's instructions, and the court contacted DPR directly. Proposed to discuss it.
CNN is seeking comment from the UK Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Federal Development Agency.
The United States is providing more ammunition for rocket systems in the $ 820 million Ukrainian aid package. From CNN Oren Liebermann
The United States is the latest $ 820 million aid package to Ukraine for the High Mobile Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). The Pentagon announced on Friday that it is providing more ammunition to its advanced rocket system.
The Pentagon did not say how many ammunition would be provided to the high-mobility artillery rocket system capable of launching about 40 miles of guided rockets. However, Ukraine has made more systems and more ammunition demands one of its top priorities.
HIMARS ammunition will be part of the 14th Presidential Drawdown Agency (PDA). That is, it is sourced directly from existing US inventory. This PDA totals $ 50 million.
Details of US aid to Ukraine:So far, the US has promised to send eight HIMARS systems. At least four HIMARS have already participated in the fight against Russia. The Biden administration faced criticism that it did not send enough ammunition to HIMARS.
The remaining $ 770 million falls under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), in which the United States contracts directly with arms manufacturers to manufacture weapons for Ukraine. This includes two advanced anti-aircraft and air defense systems called the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS). It also includes 150,000 rounds of 155mm cannons for howitzers already sent by the United States and four counter-battery radars.
Since the invasion of Russia began on February 24, the United States has now promised Ukraine $ 6.9 billion in equipment and aid, with a total investment of $ 7.6 billion since the inauguration of the Biden administration. I am.
Russian hackers allegedly targeted Ukraine's largest private energy company
From CNN Sean Lyngaas
Russian hackershave "cyber" against Ukraine's largest civilian energy conglomerate in retaliation for owners' opposition to the Russian war in Ukraine. The company said on Friday that it had carried out an "attack".
The DTEK Group, which owns coal and thermal power plants in different parts of Ukraine, aims to hack to "destabilize the technical process" of distribution and power companies and advertise their operations. Said to spread. And "leaving Ukrainian consumers without electricity".
It is unknown what the actual impact of the hack was and which computer system was compromised. There are no reports of power outages due to the incident. DTEK did not respond to the request for comment.
The hacking case is in Europe as Ukraine's wealthiest man and DTEK owner Rinat Akhmetovspends billions of dollars on Akhmetov. It was disclosed a few days after suing Russia in the Human Rights Court. Damages of rights.
A Russian-speaking hacking group known as XakNet claimed to have compromised DTEK's network this week and posted a screenshot of what is referred to as DTEK data in the Telegram app as evidence. According to the US and allied governments, the hacking group emerged in March, claiming recommendations, targeting Ukrainian authorities to support Russia's war.
XakNet is accessing data belonging to an organization that may have been hacked by a Russian cyber spying group, suggesting a possible link between XakNet and the Russian government in the United States. Alden Wahlstrom, senior analyst at Mandiant, a cybersecurity firm in Russia, said. I investigated some of the activities of XakNet.
XakNet ridiculed and denied the proposal to work with the Russian government on the Telegram channel.
CNN is seeking comment from the Russian Embassy in Washington.
According to DTEK, the hacking incident occurred at the same time as this week's Russian bombardment of a DTEK-owned thermal power plant in Kryvyi Rih, central Ukraine. According to the DTEK website, it employs 56,000 people.
Microsoft argued in its April report that Russian hacking could be used in parallel with dynamic missile attacks According to the report, the cyber attack struck a Ukrainian broadcaster on March 1, the same day as the Russian missile attack on Kieu's television tower.
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