AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAerial War Toll: Russia and Ukraine traded missile, glide-bomb and drone strikes Saturday, killing 10 across both countries and injuring more than 20, with hits reported in Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Odesa and Kharkiv. Digital Economy Under Fire: Russian attacks on Kyiv data centers and ISPs disrupted mobile and TV services; Cosmonova is shutting down after damage, while Kolo.TV took a third hit and several broadcasters lost signal. Defense-Industry Targets: Ukraine struck Russia’s Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant and the Ilsky oil refinery, while Russia’s air war also hit Ukraine’s industrial base. Steel Output Hit: ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih halted production after repeated strikes, following other steel disruptions, raising costs and deepening pressure on Ukraine’s economy. EU Support for Air Defense & Drones: Ukraine said an EU €3.3bn Ukraine Support Loan tranche will fund faster procurement of drones and air defense, as Kyiv warns of a 2026 budget shortfall. Japan Healthcare Funding: Japan provided $51.5m via the World Bank THRIVE project to strengthen Ukraine’s Medical Guarantees Program and the National Health Service. Business Disruption on the Ground: A drone strike destroyed an ice-cream warehouse of Rud in Zhytomyr, underscoring how supply chains keep getting hit. Sanctions & Diplomacy: Zelensky urged Trump to impose tougher Russia sanctions as Lavrov accused Europe of blocking talks, while Trump publicly pressed for a “settle” deal with Putin.
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