Russia strikes village in Kherson region, one killed
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Russia strikes village in Kherson region, one killed

Oleksandr Prokudin / Kherson OVA
Russia strikes village in Kherson region, one killed

On July 9, Russian troops shelled the village of Kizomys in the Kherson region.

 

Points of attention

  • Massive Russian missile attacks on Ukraine lead to the destruction of civilian objects and the death of the civilian population.
  • The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, announced that more than 100 civilian objects were damaged as a result of Russian missile strikes on Ukraine on July 8.
  • The provision of medical aid to those injured as a result of the attack by the Russian Federation on July 8 is already being carried out in hospitals in various cities where victims of Russian attacks are staying.

Russia strikes village in Kherson region, one killed

Oleksandr Prokudin, the head of Kherson RMA , reported this on the Telegram channel.

According to him, an elderly local resident who was on the street was hit by enemy artillery. Unfortunately, he received non-life-threatening injuries.

According to Kherson RMA, after lunch, the Russian army struck Stanislav.

As a result of the shelling, a 60-year-old woman received an explosive injury and a shrapnel wound on her forearm.

The victims are provided with the necessary medical assistance.

On July 8, Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine

On July 8, the Russian army attacked several Ukrainian settlements with rockets. Among them are Kyiv region, in particular the capital, as well as Dnipropetrovsk region, including Kryvyi Rih.

The enemy hit the premises of the National Children's Specialized Hospital "Okhmatdyt". One of the buildings was destroyed, the others were damaged.

As a result of the massive attack, Russia damaged about 100 civilian objects in Ukraine, including residential buildings, a business centre and two medical facilities.

Kyiv city authorities declared July 9 a day of mourning in the capital in connection with the Russian terrorist attack on civilian objects in the capital.

According to Volodymyr Zelenskyi, 64 people are in Kyiv hospitals, 28 are hospitalized in Kryvyi Rih, and 6 are in Dnipro.

As of the morning of July 9, 28 wounded were in the hospitals of Kryvyi Rih—1 was very serious, 7 were serious, 18 were moderate, and 2 were in satisfactory condition. All victims were provided with all necessary assistance.

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Putin is increasing the militarization of youth — analysts have named the reason

Putin is increasing the militarization of youth — analysts have named the reason
Source:  ISW

The Kremlin is stepping up efforts to promote military service among young people, including residents of occupied territories of Ukraine. These steps are aimed at ensuring long-term preparation for a war against Ukraine.

Points of attention

  • Putin is strengthening military-patriotic education of young people to ensure long-term preparation for war against Ukraine and other Western countries.
  • The Russian Federation is expanding its camp and excursion programs to instill patriotic feelings in children and youth for the purpose of war propaganda.
  • The Kremlin plans to involve young people in military activities by raising the status of youth organizations and ideologically training the population.
  • The online patriotic education platform implements the Kremlin's ideas about protecting Russian-speakers and supporting veterans, which could lead to a long-term war.
  • The Kremlin uses propaganda and information platforms attractive to young Russians to militarize and popularize military service among young people.

Russia continues to plan war against Ukraine and other Western countries

As analysts note, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is expanding programs of military-patriotic education for youth in the territory of the Russian Federation and in the occupied regions of Ukraine.

Putin approved four main areas, which include:

  • creation and development of a network of "military sports camps" to popularize military service among young people;

  • expansion of the "Roads of Victory" program;

  • launching an online platform for organizing programs of so-called military-patriotic education;

  • converting one of the children's "health camps" to a year-round operation mode.

The "Roads of Victory" program aims to foster patriotic feelings in children and youth by offering them free excursions to places of cultural and historical significance for Russian military glory.

Experts say the Kremlin has already used military-sports camps like Avangard to militarize and instill Russian narratives among Ukrainian youth. Russia is now expanding its network of such camps across its territory, seeking to strengthen its armed forces in the long term.

In addition, the Kremlin plans to raise the status of other youth organizations, such as Yunarmiya and the Movement of the First, to attract young people to military activities.

Putin also declared 2025 the "Year of the Defender of the Fatherland," demonstrating the priority of ideological training of the population through support for veterans and increased military propaganda.

The Kremlin apparently intends to use military-patriotic organizations to popularize military service among young people, while simultaneously laying the groundwork for a protracted war in Ukraine and likely future conflicts with the West.

The Kremlin is actively educating a new generation of Putinists

Young Russians are quite often influenced by Kremlin propaganda and do not even try to learn the truth about the realities of the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine.

Mariana Naumova is one of the freshest faces of Russian President Vladimir Putin's wartime propaganda machine.

She is a show host for the Kremlin-controlled flagship television network Channel One, has 85,000 subscribers on Telegram, and is a regular speaker at youth forums, universities, and talk shows around the world.

Naumova used to be a powerlifter prodigy with little experience in journalism, but that didn't stop her from covering most of Russia's major battles for peaceful Ukrainian cities, such as Bakhmut and Mariupol.

In her stories, the young propagandist cynically lies that Russian soldiers allegedly invaded Ukraine to protect Russian-speakers, despite the fact that in reality they killed, raped, and abused innocent Ukrainians.

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EU prepares 16th package of sanctions against Russia for the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine

EU prepares 16th package of sanctions against Russia for the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine
Source:  Welt

The European Union is preparing a 16th package of sanctions against Russia, which is planned to be adopted by the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. According to sources, the new sanctions package should be a "clear signal" to the Kremlin.

Points of attention

  • The EU is preparing the 16th package of sanctions against Russia for the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine in order to send a clear signal to the Kremlin.
  • The new sanctions will target specific sectors of the Russian economy and individuals associated with propaganda and disinformation.
  • The 15th EU sanctions package restricted the activities of Russia's 'shadow fleet' and weakened the country's military-industrial complex.
  • The sanctions affect individuals and organizations from Russia, China, and North Korea, including companies that supply drones and microelectronics to support military aggression.
  • The measures include a travel ban, asset freezes, and restrictions on the provision of economic resources to entities that contribute to the Russian military-industrial complex.

What is known about the preparation of a new package of EU sanctions against Russia

As noted, the new package will include measures aimed at specific sectors of the Russian economy that have not yet been covered or have received insufficient attention.

The EU plans to impose sanctions against individuals and companies associated with Russian propaganda that are responsible for violating the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

The European Commission is also considering sanctions against those who have spied for Russia or participated in disinformation campaigns, particularly in Germany.

Brussels notes that it will be difficult to prove the involvement of individuals in Russia's hybrid attacks. Therefore, it is not yet known whether sanctions for espionage and disinformation will be introduced before February 24, 2025.

What is known about the 15th package of EU sanctions against Russia?

As noted, the new sanctions package is aimed at restricting the activities of Russia's "shadow fleet" and weakening its military-industrial complex.

The sanctions list includes 54 individuals and 30 entities from Russia, China, and North Korea. These include the Russian "shadow fleet," military personnel involved in the strikes on Okhmatdyt, and individuals responsible for the deportation of children and the spread of propaganda.

For the first time, sanctions have been imposed on Chinese companies supplying drone components and microelectronics to support Russian military aggression. The measures include travel bans, asset freezes, and restrictions on the provision of economic resources.

The list of ships banned from EU ports and maritime services has also been expanded, with 52 tankers from third countries belonging to Putin's "shadow fleet". The total number of vessels subject to sanctions has increased to 79.

The list also includes 32 new entities that contribute to the Russian military-industrial complex. They face increased restrictions on the export of dual-use goods and technologies that could improve Russia's defense sector.

These companies and organizations are located not only in Russia, but also in third countries, including China, India, Iran, Serbia, and the UAE.

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