Russo-Ukrainian War, Day 875: Ukrainian forces may withdraw from Krynky amid reports of hundreds of missing marines
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Military
Media: Almost 800 Ukrainian marines missing in Krynky on the Russian-occupied Dnipro bankThe Krynky bridgehead was established during the Ukrainian counteroffensive in 2023.
Ukrainian forces reportedly withdraw from Krynky in Kherson OblastAccording to reports from several sources, Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from their positions in Krynky, Kherson Region, citing widespread destruction as the reason.
Front report: Ukraine’s 95th Air Assault Brigade counters Russian advance in Piwniche, Donetsk OblastUkrainian drone operators have begun using Baba Yaga octocopters to mine Russian supply routes and drop explosives directly on enemy positions.
ISW: Ukraine continues to target Russian air defense systems to create conditions for deployment of F-16 fighter jetsUkrainian forces have destroyed 20 S-300 launch pads and 15 radar stations, setting the stage for the deployment of F-16 fighter jets, a new ISW report says. July 17, 2024the approximate losses of weapons and military equipment of the Russian armed forces from the beginning of the invasion to the present day:
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- Staff: 562510 (+1110)
- Tanks: 8238 (+11)
- APV: 15871 (+9)
- Artillery systems: 15411 (+43)
- MLRS: 1120 (+1)
- Air defence systems: 893 (+1)
- Aircraft: 361
- Helicopters: 326
- Drone: 12224 (+31)
- Cruise missiles: 2398
- Warships/Boats: 28
- Submarines: 1
- Vehicles and fuel tanks: 20741 (+61)
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Intelligence and technology
German military allegedly integrates Russian drones into Ukrainian training – PoliticoAs POLITICO reports, unknown drones are constantly present over a secret German base where Ukrainian soldiers are training for war.
Greece hands over 32 decommissioned F-16s to UkraineA near-missile incident in Odessa in March involving the Greek prime minister prompted Greece to increase its military aid to Ukraine.
German arms company Donaustahl wants to send drones to Ukrainian secret serviceThese versatile drones, capable of both reconnaissance and attack missions, are intended to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
International
Reuters: Germany wants to halve aid to Ukraine by 2025Germany is the second largest military donor to Ukraine after the USA.
EU Commission gives green light to 4.2 billion euros for UkraineThis latest financial injection, which is part of the Ukraine Facility Programme, still requires final approval by the EU Council.
52 nations condemn Russia’s UN meeting on “multilateral cooperation” in Ukraine warRussia will assume the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council in July 2024.
NATO appoints its first high-level representative for UkrainePatrick Turner previously held senior positions at NATO and in the British civil service.
Senior EU official warns: Ukraine’s ‘huge’ reconstruction efforts require more private investmentUkraine faces significant obstacles to attracting private investment for reconstruction, including power outages and security concerns, according to a European business leader.
Kyodo: Japan to lend Ukraine $3.3 billion of $50 billion in frozen Russian assets. The Group of Seven (G7) countries agreed to implement a $50 billion loan program for Ukraine, using Russian assets frozen due to sanctions. The US and EU each contributed $20 billion, while Japan, the UK and Canada shared the remaining $10 billion.
Swiss and Russian foreign ministers discuss Ukraine peace summit. Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis revealed that in talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov he focused on the recent world peace summit in Ukraine, while the Russian report conspicuously omitted this issue and criticized Switzerland’s “neutrality” following its decision to join the sanctions against Russia.
Humanitarian and social impacts
Kyiv children’s hospital Okhmatdyt partially reopened after Russian missile attackThe Russian attack on July 8 left two adults dead, 24 departments damaged and 100 young patients evacuated.
95 Ukrainian prisoners of war return from Russian captivity, including defenders of the Azov Sea areaMany of the 95 Ukrainian soldiers released in the July 17 exchange are suffering from injuries and chronic illnesses, according to the Ukrainian Coordination Headquarters, which sheds light on the harsh conditions in Russian captivity.
UAE mediates new prisoner exchange between Russia and UkraineIn a diplomatic breakthrough, Russia and Ukraine are close to exchanging 180 prisoners under a deal brokered by the United Arab Emirates.
Ten years after the MH17 disaster: One in eight victims’ families still struggle with griefA new study by Dutch professor Jos de Keijser found that 10 years after the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, families of some victims still feel intense grief and suffer from insomnia, concentration problems and depression, while others show remarkable resilience.
Ukraine asks Red Cross for help in repatriating bodies of teenagers allegedly killed by Russians. Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets called for the intervention of the International Committee of the Red Cross in the case of two Ukrainian teenagers who were allegedly killed by Russian forces in 2023 and whose bodies have still not been returned to their families.
Millions of Russians are themselves affected by power outages while Russia destroys Ukraine’s energy systemOn July 16, several regions in southern Russia and occupied Crimea experienced power outages following the shutdown of a nuclear power plant and other infrastructure failures. In one incident, smoke was reportedly visible above the power plant.
Political and legal developments
The Economist: Russia needs ceasefire as Soviet-era weapons stockpiles run outBy the end of summer 2024, Russian forces in Ukraine may adopt a more defensive posture.
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