UkrInform
Ukraine and world news. Ukrinform brings the latest news, daily news, political news, business news, social news, cultural news, sports news, international news
Russia awards war pilots involved in incident with U.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu awarded the Su-27 pilots who took part in the aggressive interception of the USAF MQ-9 Reaper reconnaissance drone which led to the drone being forced to crash into the Black Sea.
That’s according to the ministry’s press service, Ukrinform reports.
The command referred to the operation as an effort to prevent "violation by the American unmanned aerial vehicle MQ-9 of the borders of the area of the temporary airspace use regime, set up amid the ongoing "special military operation."
The defense ministry claims the Su-27 pilots "did not come into contact with the unmanned aerial vehicle." The Russian version says the Reaper went down "as a result of sharp maneuvering.”
Read also: U.S. drone forced down over Black Sea may never be recovered - Kirby
As reported, according to American intelligence, Russia’s top leadership approved the actions of the Su-27 crew against the MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Black Sea. As a result of these actions, the drone sustained damage before hitting the water surface.
The White House National Security Council coordinator John Kirby said the United States cannot say for sure whether the Russian pilot intended to have his plane collide with the U.S. drone during the interception effort over the Black Sea, adding that the administration sees such actions as aggressive and deliberate.
Russians shoot woman in temporarily occupied community in Kherson region.
In the Kherson region, Russian invaders shot and killed a 65-year-old resident and then tried to burn down her house. An investigation has been launched.
Enemy attacks Nikopol and three communities in Dnipropetrovsk region with kamikaze drones and artillery.
On April 24, the Dnipropetrovsk region suffered six attacks by kamikaze drones and three by artillery. Nikopol and Myrove, Marhanets and Pokrovske communities came under enemy fire.
War update: 84 combat engagements since day-start
During the day, 84 combat clashes were recorded along the Ukrainian frontlines.
Not aid packages but united effort by Ukraine, partners can stop Russia - Kuleba.
The resumed U.S. defense aid to Ukraine will not be enough to defeat Russia as the West must realize that the era of peace in Europe is over and unite with Ukraine in a single front.
Very important to fully implement all agreements with Biden - Zelensky.
It is critical for Ukraine that all the agreements reached with U.S. President Joe Biden be implemented by 100 percent.
Iranian president visits Pakistan amid tension in Middle East.
The two sides signed eight memorandums of understanding to enhance cooperation » Subscribe to VOA News: » Watch more VOA News video: Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than ...
U.K. blood scandal inquiry ends in May
A public inquiry will shed light on how thousands of people in the United Kingdom were infected with HIV and hepatitis C after some took part in a treatment using donated human blood plasma in the 1970s. Investigative reporter Guy Lynn from BBC Ne...
Is Mike Johnson's speakership in jeopardy for foreign aid moves?.
The Senate is expected to begin voting Tuesday on a set of bills passed by the House over the weekend to approve funds for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. House Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership position may be in jeopardy for his work with Democrats ...
Israeli intelligence chief resigns over Oct. 7 attack
Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, the head of Israel’s Military Intelligence Directorate, has submitted his resignation in the wake of the Oct. 7 surprise terror attack. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events...
Why is David Pecker's testimony important in Trump's trial?.
David Pecker, the former CEO of American Media Inc., the parent company of the National Enquirer, testified Monday in Donald Trump's criminal "hush money" trial. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe breaks down the significance of Pecker's te...
Exhumation operations continue at apparent mass grave in Khan Younis - DW News.
Gaza's Hamas-controlled civil defense agency says health workers have uncovered the bodies of 283 people buried in a hospital courtyard in the southern city of Khan Younis. They found the apparent mass grave at the Nasser Hospital. The site was pr...