Result 25.11: Record attack and battleships

On Saturday night, the Russians attacked Ukraine with 75 kamikaze drones, a record number since the start of the war. The Air Force first reported the elimination of 71 drones, but then clarified that they shot down 74, that is, almost all UAVs. In total, several waves of launches were recorded during the night, which were carried out in different directions. At the same time, the main direction of the attack was Kyiv. According to KMVA, the air defense destroyed more than 40 air targets in Kiev. In the capital, five people were injured by falling debris, including an 11-year-old child. In the Solomensky district, as a result of the fall of the debris of the UAV, a fire occurred in the area of ​​a kindergarten; windows in nearby houses were broken. Moreover, the second floor of the five-story building was damaged, where two women were trapped. 77 residential buildings and 120 institutions in the central part of the city were left without electricity.

President Vladimir Zelensky has announced that Ukraine will receive warships from its Western allies. According to the president, this will allow the Ukrainian military to escort ships passing through the “grain corridor” in the Black Sea. “We have agreed with our partners and will accompany the ships at sea to ensure their safety. We already have specific agreements on receiving ships. This is something in the near future,” he said. In addition, the Odessa region will be protected by an additional “very powerful” air defense system, Zelensky added.

A prayer in memory of the victims of the Holodomor in Ukraine took place in the Assumption Cathedral of the Kiev Pechersk Lavra, accompanied by President Zelensky and his wife. Before this, the president recorded a speech on the occasion of the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holodomor. He recalled that ideologists, organizers and perpetrators of crimes (during the Holodomor – ed.) had no responsibility and fair punishment in their lives. “But this does not mean that we should forgive and forget,” Zelensky said, thanking everyone who, including Ukraine, is restoring historical truth and justice.

The European Union has allocated 50 million euros to Ukraine to repair the port infrastructure. This was said by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. “Despite the war, Ukraine continues to feed the world. You can count on the EU in these efforts. We continue to improve our ‘line of solidarity’ and will provide 50 million euros to repair your port infrastructure,” said he.

Germany will strengthen support for Ukraine both at the EU and NATO levels. This is what German Foreign Minister Annalena Bärbock said. At the same time, he emphasized that it is in “Ukraine’s own geopolitical interest to join the European Union.” “After the Russian attack in February 2022, there have been more than 650 days of terrifying images coming from Ukraine. Therefore, we will not only extend our support for Ukraine, but also strengthen it. In the EU, as well also in NATO,” he said.

There are places in Ukraine where the air defense situation is very difficult. The worst situation is in the regions bordering the Russian Federation and Belarus, as well as in the front-line and occupied regions. This was announced by President Vladimir Zelensky.

Switzerland announced an aid package to Ukraine worth more than 100 million euros. This was announced by the country’s President Alan Berset during a visit to Kyiv. The fund will be used for mine clearance and food and will be allocated over the next few years.