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In the early morning Ukrainian authorities reported a building at Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant was on fire after shelling by Russian forces.
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The Ukrainian nuclear regulator and the International Atomic Energy Agency have stated that radiation levels remained within normal limits. By approximately 0430Z, according to Ukrainian authorities, the fire which was at a training building had been extinguished.
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Mariupol remains under Ukrainian control but has likely been encircled by Russian forces. The cityβs civilian infrastructure has been subjected to intense Russian strikes.
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The main body of the large Russian column advancing on Kyiv remains over 30km from the centre of the city having been delayed by staunch Ukrainian resistance, mechanical breakdown and congestion. The column has made little discernible progress in over three days.
Despite heavy Russian shelling, the cities of Kharkiv, Chernihiv and Mariupol remain in Ukrainian hands. Some Russian forces have entered the city of Kherson but the military situation remains unclear.
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Intelligence Update:
A Russian column continues to make slow progress towards Kyiv. The column is a mixed force of combat and logistics vehicles with the bulk of the forces remaining approximately 30km from the centre of the city.
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Over the past 48 hours, increased numbers of Russian air and artillery strikes have been conducted against densely populated urban areas across Ukraine.
In the @HouseofCommons Defence Minister Jeremy Quin will explain the role of the military to support civilian authorities with the Covid pandemic.
@HouseofCommons In response to a question on Covid support, Jeremy Quin highlights that the "Armed Forces are renowned for their planning skills, technical capabilities and the ability to provide rapid and effective deployed response."
@HouseofCommons When responding to a question on the involvement of the military during the pandemic, Jeremy Quin has confirmed that "all essential defence tasks have continued to operate with great professionalism and great resolve."
UK Defenceβs most senior intelligence officer today gave an update on the changing character of warfare and what this means for the threats that the UK will face in the coming years.
But what is Defence Intelligence and how do they keep the country safe?
Founded in the mid-1960s, Defence Intelligence are a central part of the UKβs intelligence architecture, working alongside the likes of MI5, MI6 and @GCHQ
@GCHQ They also work closely with our allies, running the worldβs only TOP SECRET collaboration centre.
Armed Forces personnel from the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force will take part in ceremonies at #DameVeraLynn's funeral today.
Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter has paid tribute to Dame Vera on behalf of the Armed Forces.
General Sir Nick Carter said: βDame Vera Lynnβs stirring performances brought comfort and joy to personnel serving far from home and lifted the nation during the darkest of times. The Armed Forces will forever be grateful to Dame Vera Lynn for her service."
"Our thoughts today are with her family for their loss, but her lasting legacy of lifting spirits will remain."