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Ukrainian banks reduced mortgage lending by 5.3 times in 2022 – NBU

Two-thirds of mortgages were issued on the eve of the invasion of the terrorist country of russia

Zelensky announces simplification for business in "dozens of areas"

This includes the abolition of bureaucratic permits and licences; steps are being taken to create and prepare workplaces

Russians start mass blood collection from Crimean civilians due to heavy losses of russian army

Additional blood transfusion stations are being opened in Rostov, Belgorod, and Voronezh oblasts

Ukraine's defenders eliminated 690 enemies over the day

The enemy lost another 3 tanks, 8 armoured fighting vehicles, as well as 9 artillery systems

Russian losses are the largest since the beginning of the full-scale invasion – DIU

However, russia has a significant mobilisation reserve

Russia has taken at least 6,000 Ukrainian children to camps for "re-education"

Some children are adopted and sent to local schools

Earthquake in Turkey killed 5 Ukrainians

A total of 136 citizens were found and 37 evacuated

There is a high probability of mine detonations in the Black Sea – spokesman of Odesa Oblast Military Administration

Security situation around the region is being discussed in Munich

Enemy announces additional payments to invaders for one kilometre of advance on Ukrainian land – General Staff

Moscow has started agitation work on mobilisation of scientists

Ukrainian defenders eliminated 740 enemies over the day

The enemy lost 3 more tanks, 8 armoured fighting vehicles, as well as 9 artillery systems