Conflict Erupts Between Ukraine's Intelligence Services, Prompting Zelenskyy's Reaction
Volodymyr Zelenskyy launched an investigation following an armed clash between the SBU and GUR, while Russian attacks hit energy facilities and Norway seized a Russian vessel.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy harshly criticized an armed clash between personnel from the country's two main intelligence agencies, the SBU and GUR, which resulted in three officers being injured.
Clash Between Intelligence Services
Following an armed confrontation in the capital between members of Ukraine's domestic security service, the SBU, and the military intelligence agency, GUR, three officers were injured. The incident reportedly broke out when the SBU detained the leader of an anti-Russia unit.
Describing the events as shameful, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy called prosecutors into action and also dismissed a senior SBU official.
Intensifying Russian Airstrikes
While Russian unmanned aerial vehicles targeted Kyiv, energy facilities in the southern Odesa region were struck, leaving more than 350,000 households without power.
In attacks organized against the city of Dnipro, two people lost their lives and eight others were injured.
International Decisions
Norway seized a Russian cruise ship in accordance with a court decision due to unpaid compensation stemming from the annexation of Crimea.
Ukraine requested that the International Civil Aviation Organization ban civil flights in Russian airspace, citing aviation safety concerns.
Security and Sanctions Developments
Zelenskyy announced that the air raid warning system would be renewed in response to changing tactics and that curfew hours would be shortened.
While Belgium continued to block initiatives regarding the use of frozen Russian assets, the UK penalized Citibank for violating sanctions rules.