The Russian army shelled Mirnograd and Rozlyv in Donetsk region — there are dead and wounded
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The Russian army shelled Mirnograd and Rozlyv in Donetsk region — there are dead and wounded

Vadym Filashkin / Donetsk RMA
Donetsk region

On August 18, one person was killed and one was injured as a result of the shelling of the village of Rozlyv of the Velikonovosilkiv community of the Donetsk region. Also, a man died in Myrnograd due to the terrorist actions of the Russian army.

Points of attention

  • The Russian army shelled Mirnograd and Rozlyv in the Donetsk region, resulting in deaths and injuries among civilians.
  • The head of Donetsk OVA reported multiple casualties and damages to houses and cars due to the shelling by the Russian Federation.
  • It is crucial to take immediate measures to stop the aggression and protect the civilian population in Donetsk region from further Russian shelling.
  • The incidents highlight the urgent need for evacuation from potentially dangerous areas as emphasized by the head of Donetsk OVA.
  • The attacks underline the devastating impact of the Russian shelling on civilian lives and infrastructure in Donetsk region, calling for international attention and intervention.

Two people died in Donetsk region due to Russian shelling

A 25-year-old man died. The injured was taken to the hospital.

This was announced by the head of Donetsk OVA, Vadym Filashkin.

According to the head of OVA, 7 private houses, a power line and a car were damaged in Rozliva. In addition, Velyka Novosilka was shelled — 6 houses were damaged. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties.

A 44-year-old man was killed in the afternoon of August 18 as a result of the shelling of Myrnograd in Donetsk region.

1 more person died in Myrnograd. The projectile hit next to the car, as a result of which a 44-year-old man died.

It is noted that 6 private houses were damaged by shelling.

What is known about Russia's shelling of Donetsk region

As the head of Donetsk OVA, Vadym Filashkin, reported, as a result of the Russian attack, 1 person was killed and 1 was injured. The Russians shelled the city with artillery — they aimed at a private house.

According to him, a woman born in 1941 died, and a 56-year-old woman was also injured. 3 houses were damaged.

Vadim Filashkin once again called on the population to evacuate in time.

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Time will work for Ukraine. Putin may incur Trump's wrath

Putin can outdo himself

The Wall Street Journal points out that US President Donald Trump's plans to end Russia's war against Ukraine as quickly as possible have proven unrealistic. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky's team is now waiting for the White House leader to lose patience with dictator Vladimir Putin's antics.

Points of attention

  • Former US Ambassador Daniel Fried highlights that time will work in Ukraine's favor if Trump persists in seeking a quick deal while Putin remains an obstacle.
  • The outcome of the conflict hinges on Trump's response if he feels deceived by Putin's maneuvers, potentially escalating tensions between the US and Russia.

Putin can outdo himself

As the editorial board notes, Ukraine's main goal at the moment is to exit the war without capitulating to Russia and at the same time without giving up its economic independence to the United States by signing an agreement on subsoil resources.

As for Putin, he has not given up on his plans: the Kremlin wants to dominate Ukraine at all costs and prevent its integration with the West.

Against this background, official Moscow is doing everything possible to drag out negotiations with the US. Recently, Russia has even begun to claim that it will not accept the US proposal for a ceasefire, since, they say, the "root causes" of the war are not being addressed.

The current situation was commented on by former US Ambassador to Poland and Atlantic Council fellow Daniel Fried.

According to the latter, Zelensky's team is currently in a more advantageous position, as it is not dictating conditions to Trump and is simply waiting for the US president to lose patience with Putin's antics.

"Time will work in Ukraine's favor if Trump continues to push for a quick deal, and Putin (Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, — ed.) will be an obstacle. If Trump decides he has been fooled, he may react badly," the diplomat stressed.

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Norway triples military aid to Ukraine in 2025

Norway
Source:  NRK

At a meeting on April 4, the Norwegian government discussed and approved an increase in aid to Ukraine this year to 85 billion kroner ($7.8 billion).

Points of attention

  • Norway has tripled its military aid to Ukraine in 2025, demonstrating its unwavering support for the country's defense capabilities.
  • The Norwegian government approved a substantial aid package of 85 billion Norwegian kroner, which will be instrumental in enhancing Ukraine's defense capabilities.
  • This increased aid to Ukraine will not impact the Norwegian economy, as the funds will be utilized abroad for supporting Ukraine's military efforts.

Norway triples aid to Ukraine

This was announced by Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg.

The Norwegian government has approved a support package totaling NOK 50 billion, in addition to the previous NOK 35 billion. This brings the total funding to support Ukraine this year to NOK 85 billion.

"We will triple military support," Stoltenberg said.

He noted that the money will be used abroad, so it will not put pressure on the Norwegian economy.

In February, Norway announced the allocation of a €300 million aid package for the Ukrainian energy sector and the opening of a direct investment channel into the country's industry.

In early March, the Norwegian Parliament decided to increase support for Ukraine to 85 billion Norwegian kroner (almost $8 billion) in 2025. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre called this a contribution to peace and stability in Europe.

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