As a result of a new salvo of Russian missiles in Kiev, 11 people were killed, 47 missiles were hit, power was cut off in Kiev… Le Figaro This Thursday, January 26, features an update on the conflict in Ukraine.
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Eleven killed in latest Russian missile salvo
Ukraine was the target of heavy new Russian bombardment on Thursday, killing at least 11 and injuring 11 and causing power outages, a day after the West decided to supply heavy tanks to the Ukrainian army. On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for the delivery of these armored vehicles as soon as possible, his Ministry of Defense warned that Russian troops. “excellent”, “got stronger” battles in eastern Ukraine.
Near future, “Eleven people were injured and, unfortunately, 11 people died.”This was reported on television by the representative of Ukraine’s aid, Alexander Khoruneji, who believes that the biggest damage is in Kyiv region. According to its mayor Vitali Klitschko, according to previous local data, there is one dead and two wounded in the capital. According to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Valery Zaluzhny, on Thursday, Russia launched 55 missiles in the direction of Ukraine and “47 were destroyed, including 20.” On the outskirts of Kyiv. Ukraine also announced that it shot down 24 Iranian-made Shahed explosive drones overnight.
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Power outages in Kyiv
power outages “emergency” After energy facilities were introduced in Kyiv and other regions “affected”Russia is trying to cause “system failure” of the national network, according to German Galushchenko, Minister of Energy. “The situation is under control”, however, assured Prime Minister Denis Chmigal. “This is a preventive measure that will prevent major damage to electrical infrastructure if enemy missiles hit their target.“, the group noted on Telegram.
Energy facilities were damaged in Odessa
On Thursday, local authorities announced that two power units in the Odesa (south) region were hit by this massive wave of Russian missiles. Although “difficulties”power went out at 13:00 GMT “hospitals” and: “Other main infrastructures of the city” announced the private electricity company DTEK. After a series of military setbacks on the ground in late summer and fall, the Kremlin began regular strikes on Ukraine’s transformers and power plants in October, each time plunging millions of civilians into darkness and cold.
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The Kremlin accuses the West of “getting involved” in the conflict
This new wave of bombing comes a day after Washington and Berlin gave the green light to move dozens of heavy tanks to Kiev, an unprecedented decision in the eleven-month war. Germany expects to deliver the first promised Leopard 2s in late March or early April. British Challenger 2 tanks are expected at the end of March. Vladimir Zelensky, according to which: a “An important step for the final victory”., thanked his allies. But he noted that “the key” success was now “speed and volume” Kiev is asking for hundreds of tanks so they can begin recapturing the occupied territories in the east and south. Ukraine’s president has also called for fighter jets and long-range missiles, weapons that Western countries have so far refused to provide for fear of provoking a military escalation.
The Kremlin already considers the supply of tanks as proof of this“direct participation in the conflict”. Westerners. And “We see (this commitment) growing.”Spokesman of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov stated during the meeting with journalists on Thursday. “We are not at war with Russia, and none of our partners are at war.” Spokesperson of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Anne-Claire Legendre, responded. “The delivery of military equipment during self-defense exercises (…) does not constitute collusion.”he argued to the press.
Canada will deliver 4 Leopard tanks to Ukraine
Canada will deliver four Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine to help fight a Russian invasion, the defense minister announced Thursday, a day after several Western countries made a similar announcement after weeks of delay. “These four tanks are operational and will be deployed in the coming weeks.”Anita Anand said during the press conference, detailing that the number of delivered tanks could be “growth” in the future.
The head of French diplomacy visits Odessa
The head of French diplomacy arrived on Thursday in Odesa (southwest), whose region was targeted by a new salvo of Russian missiles the same day, to show Paris’s support for Ukraine. “Odessa! Today, as yesterday, to celebrate France’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty.Catherine Colonna tweeted, while two important energy facilities in the region were damaged by the strikes. “Thank you for your brave visitOn the same channel, his Ukrainian colleague Dmitriy Kouleba responded, judging “decisive” France’s support as it approaches the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of its country.
The French minister stopped in Moldova on Wednesday evening before going to Odessa on Thursday. His arrival was delayed by a new salvo of Russian missiles that killed at least one person in Kiev and caused power outages in several regions. Catherine Colonna and Dmytro Kouleba will perform in particular “Update on Urgent and Urgent Needs of Ukrainians in Military and Civil Affairs”, the diplomatic source said. It is about supplying materials to the Ukrainians “fit their needs” He said, adding that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky did not “No need for (French) Leclerc tanks” reasons “evident”namely, logistics, storage and inventory issues.
The fighting in the east is intensifying
in the east “The struggle is intensifying”.Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Ganna Maliar said on Wednesday evening. Russian forces are there “excellent”He said, citing the region of Bakhmut, which Moscow troops have been trying to capture for several months, as well as the area around Vugledar, southwest of Donetsk. In addition, Ukraine acknowledged on Wednesday that it had been forced to relinquish Soledar, northeast of Bakhmut, which the Russians had claimed for a week.
According to a sergeant who goes by the nom de guerre of:Alcor, “The fight was hard” because there were few Ukrainians. “We shoot again and again, but after five minutes another wave of 20 enemies comes at us”He says. “Their number is huge. They use their soldiers as cannon fodder.” According to the Institute for the Study of War, Russia appears to be stepping up attacks on the front lines “disperse” Ukrainian forces to “create conditions for decisive offensive action”.
Ukraine threatens to boycott Paris 2024 Olympics if Russia is invited
Ukraine threatened on Thursday to boycott the 2024 Olympics in Paris if Russian and Belarusian athletes were invited in the face of Moscow’s February 2022 invasion of the country. The possibility was raised by Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo on Thursday. , who said he wanted Russian athletes to compete under a neutral flag. The International Olympic Committee (IOC), for its part, on Wednesday outlined a road map to reintegrate them into global sport. “Such a situation is unacceptable for our state.”On Thursday, the Minister of Sports of Ukraine, Vadim Gutseyt, responded. According to him, currently Kiev is putting pressure on the IOC and other international organizations to get Russians and Belarusians banned from the Olympic Games.
Ukraine has asked the Australian Open to ban Djokovic’s father from entering the stadium
Ukraine’s ambassador to Canberra demanded on Friday that organizers of the Australian Open revoke the accreditation of the father of Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic, who was photographed with fans waving pro-Russian flags and symbols. “His accreditation should be revoked. Novak and his team need to take responsibility and fix this.”Ambassador Vasyl Miroshnichenko told AFP.
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Source: Le Figaro
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