War Day 36 of russia's* full scale attack on Ukraine: what you need to know
On February 24, russia* attacked Ukraine. It is now Day 35 of a full-scale war. These are the key events of the day that we’ve selected for you:
The Armed Forces of Ukraine noticed the withdrawal of 700 units of russian military equipment from Kyiv. They were moved towards Ivankiv, towards the Belarusian border. “Either this is a redeployment and regrouping, or it is likely that these BTGs will appear in Donbas.” russians have a new goal in the east – the blockade of Kramatorsk and Slovyansk – the General Staff of Armed forces of Ukraine
In the Chernihiv region, a column of russian occupiers was destroyed and further possibility of movement for russian forces was blocked
Putin signed a decree drafting on 134,500 conscripts. After that, training will begin, which will take 3-5 months. But they may be in Ukraine already in a few months – expert
we notice russian troops movement to the east of Ukraine, through Vovchansk city, possibly in the direction of Donbas and Luhansk, for second day in a row. Supports idea that this is regrouping, not withdrawal
Ukrainian forces liberated 5 settlements of Zaporizhia region from russian occupation.
russian military who left the Chornobyl nuclear power plant took Ukrainian border guards with them
russian occupiers illegally deported 45,000 Mariupol residents to the territory of the Russian Federation and the territory controlled by russia the so-called “DNR” militants.
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russian troops continue to attack the city of Popasna. According to the General Staff, this is probably to divert attention from attempts to establish control over Izyum and Mariupol
russia fired phosphorous shells at Donetsk region: many wounded
The General Staff of Armed forces of Ukraine reports 200 mercenaries transferred to the Gomel military airfield (possible reinforcement for russian troops)
russia has blocked the decision on extension of the OSCE SMM’s mandate in Ukraine
residents of Gola Pristan went to a rally demanding russian occupiers to set free Mayor Alexander Babich and other abducted locals
russia continues to transfer missile units to the Republic of Belarus in order to increase the intensity of ballistic missile attacks on settlements and infrastructure in Ukraine. In the Gomel region, three Iskander missile systems and two S-300 air defense systems were detected
russian planes with nuclear weapons violated Swedish airspace
Loud explosions took place in Kyiv and Kharkiv. Residents report heavy smoke over one of the districts of the capital.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine kicked out the russian forces from two villages in Chernihiv region
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russians are moving military equipment in direction of eastern Ukraine for 2nd day straight
For the second day in a row, residents of occupied Vovchansk have been noticing active movement of russian military equipment through the city. For the seconnd day our readers, locals tell us that columns of russian military equipment is passing through Vovchansk, now occupied by russian forces. This is a city in the Kharkiv region, almost on the border with russia. Today movement of russian military equipment through Vovchansk was noticed at 16:00 (Kyiv time) .
Yesterday locals saw “biggest column ever”, as we were told. Column of 40 units of russian military equipment was spotted passing through Vovchansk in the direction of Bilyi Kolodiaz’ , which is in direction of Eastern Ukraine . If we draw the line further, it will be noticeable that it is in the direction of Donetsk and Luhansk, and in general – in direction of eastern Ukraine region, war in which Russia has now identified as a “priority”.
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Important to know today:
Russia drafts 134,500 conscripts. They could be sent to Ukraine in a few months
Today, Putin signed a decree calling for 134,500 conscripts to be drafted into the russian army. russia immediately stated that this is just a standard spring draft and has nothing to do with the war in Ukraine.
russian Defense Minister Shoigu has already assured that conscripts will not be sent to hot spots. But this is standard russian practice of denial. Putin has denied possible participation of conscripts in the russian war in Ukraine. On March 9, the russian Defense Ministry admitted that conscripts had been sent to Ukraine, but added that everyone would be punished for doing so.
We also already know that among the dead and captured russian military are many conscripts - that is, what will be these 134,500.
What else do we know?
The decree states that the conscription will affect Russian men aged 18 to 27, and after the conscription, training will begin, which will last from 3 to 5 months.
Or even less: Reuters cite Mikhail Benyash, a lawyer who represents few members of Russia's National Guard who refused to go to Ukraine. According to him, new conscripts could be sent to fight after just several months of training.
wanna check it on our website? easy: Russia drafts 134,500 conscripts. They could be sent to Ukraine in a few months
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Note: we write “russia” and “russian” refering to country and soldiers taking part in atrocities against Ukraine. This not a mistake but on purpose. We feel that capital letters represent pride and respect, and with russia’s and its soldiers current actions, it feels they stripped themselves of both things