Dateline Moscow, Kyiv, and Berlin: kinetic and cyber phases of Russia’s hybrid war.
Ukraine at D+139: Hacktivism as morale-builder. (The CyberWire) Ukraine steps up its own artillery war against Russian command, logistical, and air defense organizations. Hacktivism as a morale-building exercise. Germany plans to shore up its defenses against possible Russian cyberattacks.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 140 (Al Jazeera) As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 140th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Ukraine claims arms depot attack in occupied Kherson with Himars rockets (BBC News) Kyiv hails another strike by the Himars system, but Russian-backed officials say civilians were involved.
Himars rocket strike kills Russian major general and up to a dozen officers (The Telegraph) Separate attack on arms depot sends huge mushroom cloud into the air, as Western weapons inflict another blow to Moscow’s supply chain
Ukrainian strike on Russian-held town attributed to US-supplied missile (the Guardian) Several people reportedly killed in strike – possibly from Himars system – on ammunition store in Nova Kakhovka
Bakhmut bombarded in wake of Ukraine attack on Russian air defences (the Guardian) Heavy shelling thought to be reprisal for Ukraine attack or preamble to renewed offensive on Donetsk cities
Donetsk town of Chasiv Yar reels from deadly Russian rocket strike (the Guardian) Residents say they have nowhere to go nor the means to leave as frontline encroaches…
