Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv protest organiser disowns Mykhailo Fedorov’s call for elections
Demonstrations in support of sacked defence minister reportedly die down as supporters and experts say he went too far. What we know on day 1,640
TL;DR
- Protests initiated after Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal as defence minister have reportedly ended, with the chief organiser disavowing Fedorov's call for elections.
- A 27-year-old Russian-Australian man was arrested in Brisbane for allegedly providing Ukrainian military information to Russian intelligence services.
- Kyiv endured a significant Russian missile and drone bombardment, resulting in at least 16 deaths and damage to civilian buildings.
- Ukraine's military successfully struck two Russian oil facilities in Tatarstan and Krasnodar, causing fires.
- Moscow is experiencing severe fuel shortages, with long queues at gas stations and reports of fistfights, while the Russian government allegedly threatens fines and arrest for complaints.
- A Russian marine drone loaded with explosives was destroyed by a Romanian F-16 jet near an offshore gas project.
- Poland announced the arrest of a Ukrainian man suspected of attempting to assassinate a Ukrainian arms industry representative on behalf of Russian intelligence.
- The protests, though winding down, reportedly contributed to President Zelenskyy replacing the head of Ukraine's military.