The Russian Federation launched another massive missile strike, with casualties; The defense forces took several tactical actions to prevent the siege of Bakhmut. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
The enemy launched a massive strike on Ukraine on Thursday morning
The Russian invaders launched another massive missile attack on Ukraine on the night of March 9, with casualties and deaths in various regions. He made 81 launches of missiles of different bases. The forces and means of the 3C Air Force of Ukraine, in cooperation with units of other Composite Defense Forces of Ukraine, from 48 Kh-101 / Kh-555 and Caliber cruise missiles, destroyed 34 cruise missiles, as well also 4 Shahed- 136/131 UAVs. As a result of the organized counteraction, 8 Kh-31P and Kh-59 guided air missiles did not reach their targets.
For the first time, the Russian aggressors attacked Ukraine with a large number of different types of missiles and fired six Kinzhal missiles at once. This is what the speaker of the command of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Yuriy Ignat, said. According to him, “aircraft of various types, strategic long-range aviation, the same MiG-31s and others” were used to launch the missiles.
In the Zolochevsky district of the Lviv region, a Russian rocket fell on a residential area, killing five people. A fire broke out at the scene of the incident, which has since been extinguished. The fire consumed three houses, three cars, a garage and several buildings.
In a massive attack, Russian troops fired 11 missiles at Kharkov. As a result of the shelling, the city was left without water, light and heat. The subway stopped in Kharkov, trolleybuses and trams did not run.
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, arrivals were recorded in the Dnipro, Pavlograd, Krivoy Rog and Nikopol regions. Energy infrastructure and industrial enterprises were damaged, there was serious destruction. Two civilians were killed and four others were injured.
In Kyiv, as a result of shelling, there was a hit in Goloseevsky district and Svyatoshinsky district. Three people were injured. Also, as a result of the explosion, five cars were completely destroyed and 15 more were damaged, the facades of nearby houses were damaged.
Zelensky called the mass strike in Ukraine a terror
The massive rocket attack by the aggressor country Russia on the night of Thursday, March 9, was an attempt to terrorize the civilian population, the president said. He noted that Kyiv, Kirovohrad region, Dnipropetrovsk region, Odessa region, Kharkiv region, Zaporozhye, Lvov region, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Zhytomyr region, Vinnitsa suffered from a massive missile attack. . Critical infrastructure facilities and residential buildings were attacked.
The head of the IAEA said that he was angered by the consequences of the dismantling of the Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
The director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, spoke about the consequences of Russia’s nighttime missile attack on Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, especially the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, which is in its sixth opportunity since the beginning of the occupation has lost all external. power supply and forced to work in emergency mode. The Director General of the IAEA emphasized that this is the first case since November 23, 2022, when the station was cut off from electricity. Now Zaporozhye NPP runs on emergency diesel engines – the last line of defense. He also pointed out that this is the sixth time that the Zaporizhzhya NPP, the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, has lost external power supply and had to operate in emergency mode. Grossi urged IAEA staff to commit themselves to protecting the safety of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant “now.”
Russians shelled Kherson, people died
Russian aggressors again attacked the city of Kherson. Caught, along with a public transport stop. In the process, three people died.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation explained the attacks in Ukraine as revenge
The rocket attack on civilian cities in Ukraine was a “massive retaliation strike” in response to an alleged terrorist attack in the Russian Bryansk region. This statement was made by the spokesman of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant-General Igor Konashenkov. According to Konashenkov, “key elements of Ukraine’s military infrastructure, enterprises of the military-industrial complex, as well as the energy facilities that supply them” were allegedly hit.
The defense of Bakhmut lasts about 10 months
The defense forces did not allow the enemy to take the city of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region in an operational encirclement, but the situation remains very difficult. This was announced by the commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel General Alexander Syrsky. The colonel-general noted that the Russians acted in the usual way and did not count the people, but the number of soldiers was not a decisive advantage or a factor in victory. The Ukrainian Defense Forces understand the tactical importance of Bakhmut for the enemy and know his plans for actions in other sectors of the front.
The European Commission increases the budget of the Erasmus + program
The European Commission revised the Erasmus+ program budget for 2023 in light of Ukraine’s support. The revised work program includes an initial allocation of €100 million from the Erasmus+ 2027 budget to support projects that promote educational activities and facilitate the integration of refugees in the new learning environment, as well as activities that support organizations, students and staff in Ukraine.
Pridnestrovie accused the Security Service of Ukraine of “preparing a terrorist attack”
The so-called “MGB of Transnistria”, controlled by Russian special services, revealed the alleged involvement of the SBU in “preparing terrorist attacks” in the temporarily occupied territory of Moldova.
The SBU responded that any statements by “representatives” of Pridnestrovie should be considered only as a provocation arranged by the Kremlin.
Georgia repeals “foreign agents” law
The ruling Georgian Dream party and the Power of the People movement decided to withdraw from the country’s parliament the draft law on “foreign agents”, which caused mass protests. The authorities satisfied the demand of the demonstrators, who on March 7-8 held thousands of rallies near the parliament building. At the same time, when “the emotional background subsides,” the political forces intend to explain to the public “why the bill was adopted and why it is important to ensure the transparency of foreign influence” in Georgia.
The Council of the European Union gives the green light to visa-free travel with Kosovo
The Council of the EU has approved the right to travel without a visa to the European Union for holders of passports issued by Kosovo. The new rules will allow Kosovo passport holders to enter the EU without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children received titles
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shared the good news with the public. Their children Archie and Lilibet received the titles of prince and princess. This was agreed upon by King Charles III, who officially recognized his grandchildren as prince and princess.
news Correspondent.net on Telegram. Subscribe to our channel Athletistic
Source: korrespondent
I am David Wyatt, a professional writer and journalist for Buna Times. I specialize in the world section of news coverage, where I bring to light stories and issues that affect us globally. As a graduate of Journalism, I have always had the passion to spread knowledge through writing.