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By Advik S Mohan
WAR ON THE GROUND
On 05 November, Ukrinform reported that the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy had stated the international community needed to ensure the deployment of North Korean troops to Ukraine in support of Russia was a failure. Zelenskyy stated the first battles with North Korean soldiers opened a new page of instability in the world. Zelenskyy also stated sufficient counteraction was needed to prevent the terror of the war from spreading and to make the deployment a failure for both North Korea and Russia. Additionally, Zelenskyy expressed his appreciation for allies who reacted to the deployment of North Korean troops and undertook actions for the defence of Ukraine.
On 05 November, Ukrinform reported that two Iranian satellites were placed in orbit by a Russian rocket. The Soyuz-2.1 launch spacecraft lifted from the Vostochny Cosmodrome carried 53 satellites, including two Ionosfera-M satellites from Iran. The 430 kilogram satellites are part of a space monitoring system for the ionosphere of the Earth. They operate at an altitude of 820 km. There are plans to launch two more satellites in 2025.
On 05 November, Ukrinform informed that the Government of Ukraine had warned Russia was stockpiling military equipment and intensifying its infantry attacks in the Kharkiv Oblast. A spokesperson for the Kharkiv Operational Tactical Group, Yevhenii Romanov, informed Russia was building up its resources through the transportation of ammunition, equipment, food, warm gear and fuel for the winter. Additionally, Romanov informed Russia had increased the intensity of its aerial attacks, with ten aerial bombs launched on Ukrainian positions in a single day. The spokesperson also stated Ukraine was aware of Russian plans, and preparing to combat them.
THE MOSCOW VIEW
Claims by Russia
On 05 November, RT reported on the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, had warned NATO against launching aggressive actions against Russia. Lavrov stated allowing the Armed Forces of Ukraine to use long-range weapons supplied by the West for strikes inside Russia would be treated as an escalation. The defence minister informed the Government of the Russian Federation would undertake retaliatory measures in compliance with the right to self-defence in the UN Charter, in case of an attack on Russia. According to Lavrov, Ukraine would require NATO specialists and intelligence data through NATO satellite systems to operate the weapons, meaning NATO countries would be openly at war with Russia. Lavrov further stated that NATO had designated Russia as the biggest threat to its security.
On 05 November, RT reported on a Ukrainian drone targeting a residential building in the Belgorod Oblast of Russia. The Governor of Belgorod Oblast, Vyacheslav Gladkov informed the drone attack injured one individual, and caused a fire which spread across three apartments in the building. Gladkov stated the incident was a Ukrainian military attack against a civilian target. Additionally, Gladkov informed the extent of the damage was being clarified, amidst reports multiple civilians were injured.
THE WEST VIEW
Responses from the US and Europe
On 05 November, the Government of Sweden had donated two aid packages worth nearly EUR nine million to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The Minister for Civil Defence of Sweden, Carl-Oskar Bohlin informed of the two packages after a briefing with the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Ihor Klymenko. The packages include the transfer of two vessels and equipment by the Swedish Coast Guard to improve maritime security. Bohlin further informed the second aid package was the transfer of nearly 40,000 protective respirator masks to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. Bohlin also stated the visit by the Swedish delegation showed its commitment to support Ukraine. Meanwhile Klymenko thanked Sweden for the support shown towards Ukraine. He also stated the meeting showed the common desire of both countries to have a productive partnership to combat joint threats.
On 05 November, the Government of Ukraine and the Government of Lithuania discussed initiatives towards improving cooperation in the defence industry. The Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine, Herman Smetanin, signed a memorandum on the joint production of UAVs, ammunition and EW equipment with the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, and the Minister of National Defence of Lithuania, Laurinas Kasciunas. The two countries discussed the growing capabilities of the Ukrainian defence industry and the development of high-precision long-range weapons. Smetanin informed cooperation between Ukrainian defence companies and Lithuanian manufacturers was mutually beneficial, as Ukrainian arms manufacturers shared their expertise and experience with allies.
References
“Russia intensifying infantry attacks, amassing military equipment in Kharkiv region- Defense Forces,” Ukrinform, 05 November 2024
“First battles with N. Korean soldiers open new page of global instability- Zelensky,” Ukrinform, 05 November 2024
“Russian rocket puts two Iranian satellites into orbit,” Ukrinform, 05 November 2024
“Ukrainian drone hits residential building in Belgorod-governor,” RT, 05 November 2024
“Lavrov warns NATO of missiles red line,” RT, 05 November 2024
“Sweden donates two aid packages to Ministry of Internal Affairs,” Ukrinform, 05 November 2024
“Ukraine, Lithuania strengthen cooperation in defense industry,” Ukrinform, 05 November 2024
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