The situation at the front in the Kharkov region remains difficult — there the Russian Federation had partial success in the Kharkov region, but the advance of the invaders was stopped by our military.
Today the Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down another Russian Ka-52 Alligator helicopter, which costs $16 million.
There are personnel changes in the Russian Federation — so Andrei Belousov could become the new Minister of Defense of Russia instead of Sergei Shoigu.
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- The situation in the Kharkov region
- Destruction of Ka-52 Alligator and Su-25
- Detention of GRU agents
- Extension of trade visa-free regime with the EU
- Drone attack in the Russian Federation and explosions in the Lugansk region
- Adoption of the law on foreign agents in Georgia
The situation in the Kharkov region
May 13 Fierce fighting takes place in the Kharkov region, as a result of which the Russian Federation had partial success in the Kharkov region, but the Defense Forces managed to stop the advance of the invaders.
— The enemy continues to try to dislodge Defense Force units from their positions. The occupiers carried out eight air strikes in the areas of the settlements of Udy, Volchansk, Liptsy, Grafskoe and Veseloye in the Kharkov region. At the same time, the Defense Forces are carrying out counterattack actions, — says the report of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The losses of the invaders in the Kharkov direction on May 13 amounted to 97 people and 8 units of military equipment.
Destruction of Ka-52 Alligator and Su-25
Today, soldiers of the 47th separate mechanized brigade The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down a Russian Ka-52 Alligator helicopter. The cost of such an air unit is about $16 million.
It is known that fighters of the anti-aircraft missile and artillery battalion landed the enemy helicopter.
In addition, the Defense Forces shot down a Russian Su-25 in the Donetsk region.
Detention of GRU agents
The SBU detained agents of the Russian GRU who were planning terrorist attacks in Kyiv near cafes and hypermarkets on May 9.
It is noted that the improvised explosive devices were disguised in tea packaging. They consisted of a timer, a detonator and a plastic explosive with an incendiary mixture, which was supposed to cause large-scale fires.
— According to the Russian intelligence service, the explosives were supposed to detonate during peak hours of hypermarket traffic in order to cause maximum harm to the civilian population. In addition, they planned to place it among flammable materials so that such a fire could not be quickly extinguished, the SBU reported.
Extension of trade visa-free regime with the EU
The EU has finally extended the trade visa-free regime for Ukraine for another year.
— This is duty-free and quota-free trade for another year. Important support for our producers, exports and economy. We continue integration into the EU at an accelerated pace, — noted Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal.
The decision will come into force on June 6. The trade visa-free regime will be valid until June 5, 2025.
This will allow “to quickly take action to correct the situation in the event of significant disruptions in the EU market or the markets of one or more Member States”. In addition, the so-called “emergency braking” for a number of types of products (eggs, poultry, sugar, oats, corn, cereals and honey).
Drone attack in the Russian Federation and explosions in the Lugansk region
According to the source, SBU drones attacked an oil depot and substation near Belgorod and Lipetsk. In particular, the electrical substation powers the traction substations of Russian Railways, the Stanovaya oil pumping station and provides transit between the Lipetsk, Oryol and Bryansk energy systems.
— Russian industry working for the war against Ukraine will remain a legitimate target for the SBU. Measures to undermine the enemy’s military potential will continue,” the interlocutor emphasized.
In the Lugansk region there were a hit was recorded in an enemy warehouse with an ammo gun.
In numerous videos and photos from the network, the detonation of ammunition can be heard and a column of black smoke can be seen.
Adoption of the law on foreign agents in Georgia
Despite the protests, the Georgian parliament considered the “law on foreign agents” in 67 seconds. It was adopted in the third reading by the Committee on Legal Affairs of the country's parliament.
The head of the committee, Anri Okhanashvili, said that the deputies of the ruling party of Georgia had no comments, which is why the voting took place so quickly, noting that the third reading provided only for editorial amendments.
