[Voice of Hope, March 27, 2024](Comprehensive report by our reporter Chang Qing)
**Multi-Video: Russian-Ukrainian missile drones exchanged attacks and Ukraine confirmed that it hit 4 warships of the Black Sea Fleet**
Ukraine reported on the 27th that Russian military attacks in eastern and southern Ukraine resulted in the death of one woman and injuries to 19 others. The governor of the southern Kherson region mentioned that a woman was killed in a drone attack, while the neighboring Mykolaiv region was hit by a ballistic missile, injuring six people. In the eastern Kharkiv region, three men and one woman were injured by shelling and rockets.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attacks, highlighting the civilian casualties and calling for more air defense systems from allies. The Ukrainian Air Force Commander confirmed that Russia launched drones into Ukraine, with several being shot down.
Furthermore, Ukraine’s Security Service arrested individuals suspected of attempting to blow up a railway line used to supply arms to the east. In response, Russia’s Belgorod region reported Ukrainian shelling injuring five people, and the Russian Defense Ministry claimed to have shot down Ukrainian rockets.
The Ukrainian navy also dealt a blow to Russian warships in Crimea, damaging four vessels, including the large landing warship “Konstantin Olshansky.” Ukrainian forces claimed to have sunk or destroyed a third of Russian warships in the Black Sea.
The United Nations released a report documenting possible executions and torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian troops, violating the Geneva Convention. The report detailed instances of executions and torture, including sexual violence, committed by Russian forces.
**NATO considers shooting down Russian missiles approaching its borders**
Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Andrzej Scheiner announced NATO’s consideration of shooting down Russian missiles near alliance borders. The move comes after previous airspace violations and in response to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Chang Ming, a European current affairs observer, commented on the efficacy of defense measures in intercepting Russian missiles, challenging previous claims by Putin. The ongoing conflict has shifted perspectives on missile defense capabilities.
**EU arms aid slows Ukraine’s push for domestic weapons production**
While the US and Europe’s assistance to Ukraine slows down, Ukraine aims to boost domestic production of weapons. The government’s budget for developing homemade weapons has significantly increased, with private factories now dominating the defense industry.
President Zelensky emphasized the importance of domestic production in saving lives on the front line. However, challenges remain, such as a talent shortage in Ukraine’s defense industry.
Overall, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate, with key developments in military attacks, prisoner treatment, and domestic weapons production shaping the course of the war. The international community closely watches the situation as tensions remain high.
**Editor in charge: Anna**