Ukraine: realities | «The Weekly Five»: 04.09 – 10.09

Russia launched a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih.

One person died, and at least 52 others were injured as a result of the Russian strike on a police administration building in Kryvyi Rih on the morning of September 8th. The rescue operation has been completed.

«Kryvyi Rih. A strike in the city center. One of the police administration buildings is destroyed. A police officer was killed as a result of the Russian strike. Three more State Emergency Service rescuers were pulled out from under the rubble. They are in critical condition. Six employees sustained injuries of varying degrees of severity,» – said the Minister of Internal Affairs, Igor Klymenko.

Ukraine's General Staff: Ukrainian Armed Forces are making progress on the front

The defense forces continue their offensive operation on the Melitopol direction and engage in assault operations on the Bahmut direction, achieving success in areas south of Robotyne and Klyshchyivka.

Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue their offensive operation on the Melitopol direction and conduct offensive (assault) actions on the Bahmut direction. They are achieving success in areas south of Robotyne and Klyshchyivka, consolidating their positions at the achieved lines, eliminating the enemy, and gradually liberating the occupied territories.

G20 Summit Approves Joint Declaration on Ukraine

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, who chaired the G20 summit, announced that the countries of the "Group of Twenty" have reached a consensus on a joint declaration, finding compromise language regarding Russia's war against Ukraine. This was reported by Reuters

«Thanks to the hard work of all teams, we have reached a consensus on the G20 leaders' declaration. I announce the agreement on the declaration».

The Indian Prime Minister stated that the agreement on the declaration demonstrates that the participants were able to find compromise wording in sections related to Russia's war against Ukraine. The Prime Minister did not provide details regarding the specific wording that was agreed upon.

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine has arrested oligarch Igor Kolomoisky and his assets

On September 7th, NABU detectives, with the approval of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP), announced suspicion of embezzlement of funds from a bank amounting to over 9.2 billion UAH to the ultimate beneficial owner of PJSC PrivatBank and five members of the organized group associated with him.

According to the investigation, in January-March 2015, the ultimate beneficiary of the bank, who was at that time the Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration, developed a plan to misappropriate PrivatBank's funds for the purpose of further financing an offshore company under his control and increasing his own stake in the bank's authorized capital.

Furthermore, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office have imposed a 2-day arrest on the assets and property of the former beneficial owner of PrivatBank, oligarch Igor Kolomoisky.

The authorities note that the total volume of materials related to all episodes currently exceeds 2,500 volumes, making this case one of the most extensive in the history of anti-corruption agencies.

ABC News: The US may include ATACMS missiles in the upcoming military aid package for Ukraine

The United States is reportedly considering including long-range ATACMS missiles in the future military aid package for Ukraine, according to ABC News, citing its own sources.

The publication notes that the Biden administration is likely to provide Ukraine with ATACMS missiles to assist in its efforts against Russian aggression.

One official mentioned that ATACMS missiles are "getting closer" (to Ukraine). However, the official added that plans for military assistance could change before an official announcement is made.

Another official stated that the decision to provide missiles is already "on the table," and it is probable that ATACMS will be included in the future security assistance package.

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