Ukraine received $1.15 billion in grants from the United States for social benefits and salaries; Russia launched a major offensive against Avdeevka. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
Ukraine received $1.15 billion from the United States for social payments and salaries
The state budget of Ukraine received a new grant from the United States in the amount of $1.15 billion for social payments and salaries. The grant will be used to reimburse state budget costs, such as payments under certain state social assistance programs (IDPs, people with disabilities, low-income families, housing payments and community subsidy), payments to employees of the State Emergency Service and for the wages of employees of government agencies and pedagogical institutions. This is the first American grant after the start of the new fiscal year in the United States, which includes a country with a temporary budget resolution that does not include additional money for Ukraine.
Russian troops launched a massive offensive in the Avdeevka area
The Russians launched a massive attack in the Avdeevka area of the Donetsk region, but all attacks were repulsed. The defense forces are preparing for such enemy actions, said Alexander Shtupun, spokesman of the joint press center of the Tauride Defense Forces. He noted that the battle continues in the Avdeevka area, the Russians are conducting offensive operations with the support of a large number of tanks and armored vehicles. In particular, it was recorded in the areas of Avdeevka, Keramik, Tonenkoye and Pervomaiskoye settlements. Our soldiers did not allow the loss of lines and positions.
It was found out who brought Russian missiles to the village of Groza
Ukrainian special services have identified two traitors who orchestrated a Russian missile attack on a cafe in the village of Groza in the Kharkov region. The attackers turned out to be two local residents – 30-year-old Vladimir Mamon and his younger brother Dmitry Mamon, 23-years-old, who went over to the enemy’s side during the occupation of the region. On the eve of the liberation of the region, both traitors fled to the Russian Federation with their families and continued to work in favor of the aggressors. According to the instructions of the Russians, they were to build their own network of informants in the territory controlled by Ukraine.
Meanwhile, the number of victims of the missile attack on the village of Groza in the Kupyansky district of the Kharkov region has increased to 55 people. Two more bodies were found. Before this, women were considered missing.
A Russian drone attacked a funeral procession near Kherson
The Russian military targeted a funeral service transport at a cemetery located in the Kherson region with an unmanned aerial vehicle. Due to the explosion, three funeral service workers near the special transport were injured. One of them was hospitalized.
The US announced a new package for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a new $200 million military aid package to Ukraine, which includes air defense munitions, artillery and missile munitions, precision aircraft munitions, anti-tank weapons, and equipment to counter Russian drones.
Stoltenberg supported Ukraine’s membership in NATO after the war with Russia
All NATO member countries agree that Ukraine will become a member of the Alliance in the future. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said this at the beginning of the meeting of the Contact Group on the Defense of Ukraine in the Ramstein format. He recalled that at the July summit in Vilnius, the member countries removed the need for Ukraine to implement the Membership Action Plan and laid the foundation for the Ukraine-NATO Council.
The Israeli army killed one of the founders of Hamas
Israel Defense Forces killed one of the founders of the terrorist group Hamas, Abu Osama. It happened in the Gaza Strip. Earlier, the Israelis removed another Hamas leader, Abd al-Fattah Dukhan. Most of the founders of this movement were liquidated almost 20 years ago.
The number of victims among Ukrainian citizens in Israel has risen to three. Nine more of our citizens were injured. Six more Ukrainians are considered missing. Their search is being conducted by diplomats in cooperation with Israeli law enforcement officials.
In total, at least 50 foreigners have died in Israel due to attacks and attacks by Hamas terrorists. According to the latest data, 11 US citizens have died due to the conflict with Israel. 18 Thai citizens were confirmed dead, 11 were taken hostage, and eight were injured. There are 10 known casualties among Nepalese nationals, and seven Argentine nationals have died.
Next year, Ukraine will receive from Belgium the first 1.7 billion euros from frozen Russian assets
Belgium has created a special fund to support Ukraine in the amount of 1.7 billion euros, supplemented by the taxation of Russian assets frozen in the country. In total, we are talking about 1.7 billion euros for the period from 2022. This money will be used for military equipment, humanitarian support, and restoration of the damaged territories of Ukraine. Ukraine will receive the money in 2024.
Chinese scientists stumble upon a previously unknown mineral
The material is called niobabbotite. Its uniqueness is that it contains a rare earth element – niobium. It is a precious metal that acts as a superconductor. The researchers believe the discovery could revolutionize battery technology.
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