Attempted assassination attempt on Zelenskyy and Patriot systems found for Ukraine: April 18 highlights
An agent who offered Russian special services an assassination attempt on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was exposed in Poland. Germany has found six more Patriot systems for Ukraine from NATO partners. In April, Ukraine produced 10 self—propelled artillery systems Bohdana for the first time. We have collected the main news for April 18.
Planning an assassination attempt on Zelenskyy
The Prosecutor General's Office and the Security Service of Ukraine, together with Polish partners, exposed a Polish citizen who offered Russian special services cooperation in an assassination attempt on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
According to the investigation, the detainee was supposed to collect and pass on information about the security of the Polish Rzeszów-Jasionka airport to Russia. He faces up to eight years in prison.
Proposals for Patriot for Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that NATO partners have found six more Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine to strengthen its air defense.
At the same time, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that there are countries that are ready to buy Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine. Earlier, this idea was proposed by the Netherlands.
Journalists appeal to parliament over OC "South" spokesperson
More than 150 media professionals, outlets and associations from Ukraine and abroad have appealed to the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech to dismiss Natalia Humeniuk from the management of the joint press center Operational Command "South".
"A letter from more than 150 media professionals cannot remain without a reaction from the authorities. We will consider this issue at the next meeting of the committee. I will suggest that my colleagues contact the General Staff," the head of the committee promised.
Weapons production
In April, Ukrainian industry produced 10 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems for the first time. In May and beyond, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised "even more."
In addition, new samples of Ukrainian-made weapons were presented to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
Meanwhile, the Economist reports that Ukraine has developed a drone capable of traveling 3,000 kilometers and reaching Siberia.
Consequences of the strike on the airfield in Dzhankoy
The strike on the Dzhankoy airfield in occupied Crimea, where Russian troops are based, destroyed or critically damaged a number of vehicles, including:
- four launchers of the S-400 air defense system;
- three radar stations;
- air defense control center;
- airspace surveillance equipment "Fundament-M".
The intelligence officers are still clarifying other losses.
Search and rescue operation completed in Chernihiv
On the morning of April 18, rescuers completed a search and rescue operation in Chernihiv after a Russian missile strike the day before. According to the latest reports, 18 people were killed and 78 wounded in the attack.
City officials declared April 18 a day of mourning for the victims.
Other important news
- The High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine decided to confiscate assets of former Motor Sich president Vyacheslav Boguslaev.
- Ukraine has banned the pro-Russian party SPAS. All its property was transferred to the state.
- Polish farmers resumed blocking trucks at the border. More than 2,000 trucks are waiting in lines.
- Slidstvo.info: SBU General Illya Vityuk filmed shootings on Maidan by Berkut as an operative.
- Ukraine and the Czech Republic began negotiations on a security agreement.
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