Zelenskyy's visit to UK and drone attack on Russian base in Crimea - Thursday brief

Zelenskyy arrives in UK

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived on a visit to the United Kingdom to take part in the summit of the European Political Community.

According to the president, a separate program of the visit is Ukraine's relations with the UK.

Security Service of Ukraine attacks Russian border guard base in Crimea

Russian naval forces conducted exercises to protect the waters of Lake Donuzlav in the temporarily occupied Crimea. Thanks to Ukraine's drones, these exercises were a failure, RBC-Ukraine's sources say.

According to the sources, the Russians were unable to defend their base, not to mention the lake area.

All airfields from which Russia attacks Ukraine must be destroyed - Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has once again called on the West to authorize strikes on Russian territory. This is necessary to ensure that all airfields from which Russia attacks Ukraine are destroyed.

“This will not only eliminate some targets but will also reduce Russia’s capability to continue this war," the president said.

Ursula von der Leyen re-elected President of European Commission

The European Parliament has re-elected Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission. This marks her second term as head of the European Commission.

401 deputies voted in favor of von der Leyen's appointment, while 284 were against.

France preparing new aid package for Ukraine, including Caesar howitzers

France is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine, which will include Caesar howitzers, among other equipment, reports France Info.

According to the document reviewed by the media, Ukraine will receive 128 VAB transport vehicles, 18 Caesar artillery howitzers, and 24 light tanks.