Russia attacked critical infrastructure, industrial and military facilities; The Cabinet of Ministers approved the draft plan of the Facility of Ukraine for submission to the European Commission. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
The strongest attack from the air. 114 targets out of 158 were shot. Specifically, 87 cruise missiles
Ukrainian air defense shot down 87 Russian missiles and 27 attack drones. A total of 114 targets out of 158. Russia attacked critical infrastructure, industrial and military facilities. The enemy first attacked with 36 kamikaze drones from the north and southeast directions. Around 03.00, Russia took to the sky 18 Tu-95MS strategic bombers, which after 06.00 launched at least 90 Kh-101/Kh-555/Kh-55 missiles.
From the Kursk region at about 05.00, the enemy used Tu-22M3 long-range bombers, which fired eight Kh-22/Kh-32 cruise missiles in the direction of the northern and central regions.
At the same time, the invaders attacked Kharkov with S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles. In total, the enemy fired at least 14 missiles flying on a ballistic trajectory – S-300/S-400/Iskander-M.
At 06.30, the takeoff of five MiG-31K fighters was recorded, which launched five Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles from the Astrakhan region.
Also, four Kh-31P and one Kh-59 anti-radar missiles were used from the Su-35 tactical aircraft.
The number of victims of the Russian attack has been announced
At 19.30, it became known that 30 people died and more than 160 were injured as a result of the mass Russian attack on Ukraine on December 29. Another 53 people were rescued today by the State Emergency Service, eight of those who were rescued removed from the ruins.
The head of government reported which facilities were damaged by the Russian attack
Enemy targets are social and critical infrastructure. In particular, the enemy hit a maternity hospital and a shopping center in Dnepropetrovsk region, and residential buildings in Lvov, Kyiv, Odessa and Sumy region. There was a hit at a metro station in the capital, energy industry facilities.
The Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine responded to the mass attack by Russia and announced the consequences for the Russian Federation
Alexey Danilov said that the Russian attack will only increase the hatred towards Russia and Russian people, Russian culture, language and traditions. In addition, it will reduce the possibility of any compromise with the enemy, make it impossible for any pro-Russian movement to exist in Ukraine and strengthen the National Resistance movement – #RussiaMustDie!
Umerov warned of possible new attacks by the Russians
The head of the Ministry of Defense said that Russia once again shows the whole world that for it there is no other goal than fear, but the killing and genocide of Ukrainians. He noted that it is likely that a missile attack on Ukraine like today could be repeated because Russia has a large stockpile of missiles.
Biden reacts to Russia’s attack on Ukraine
The US President emphasized that Russia hit a Ukrainian maternity hospital, a shopping center and residential areas, resulting in the death of civilians and dozens of injuries. Biden wants Putin to destroy Ukraine and enslave its people and “must stop him.” The American leader stressed that, according to him, if the US Congress does not approve new funding for aid to Ukraine, the country will not be able to continue sending weapons and vital air defense systems needed to protect civilians Ukrainian.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the draft plan of the Facility of Ukraine for submission to the European Commission
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the restoration, reconstruction and modernization plan (Faculty of Ukraine), which will be required to receive financial assistance from the European Union after 2023. The plan was created together with business, the public sector, the parliamentary corps, and the regions. The European Commission’s agreement on the final version of the plan will give Ukraine access to 50 billion euros over four years, of which 39 billion euros will be used to ensure macro-financial stability.
Zelensky visited one of the most difficult sectors of the front
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the positions of Ukrainian defenders from the 110th separate mechanized brigade named after Crown General Mark Bezruchko in Avdiivka. The head of state personally thanked the defenders and discussed the defense situation and basic needs with the commander. He emphasized that Ukraine will definitely win.
An unidentified object flew over Poland during the attack on Ukraine
The leader of Poland, Andrzej Duda, called a meeting of the National Security Bureau after learning that an unidentified object had flown into Polish territory from Ukraine. A flying object moving at high speed was observed by residents of Dolgobyczew commune in Lublin Voivodeship. We are talking about the outskirts of Przewodów – in this village that a rocket from another country exploded a year ago.
According to the commander of the Operational Armed Forces, Major General Maciej Klisz, the missile flew about 40 kilometers over Polish territory, and its course was monitored using radars. It was in Polish airspace for about three minutes.
Propagandists confirmed the death of Novocherkassk sailors
Russian propagandists have acknowledged the deaths of 74 sailors in a missile attack on the Russian large landing ship (LDK) Novocherkassk. Pro-government publications from the occupied territory of Crimea began to write openly about it. The material about the death of the Russian invaders was released by the local NTS (Independent Television of Sevastopol). According to their information, 27 other invaders were injured in this missile attack.
The Lviv businessman wants to bribe the DBR management with $500,000
A Lviv businessman, one of the largest suppliers to the Ministry of Defense, was detained in Kyiv for attempting to bribe one of the heads of the Main Investigation Department of the State Bureau of Investigation. For $500,000, he asked to arrange the return of property seized from companies under his control during the investigation.
The world’s fastest supercomputer will appear in 2024
We are talking about the backzoflop machine JUPITER – from the Joint Annefte Pioneer for Innovative and Transformative Exascale Research. The device will help scientists create complex AI models for their developments and experiments.
Germany has become the EU leader in production cookies
According to estimates, most of this type of sweets in Europe in 2022 will be produced in Germany – 87,586 tons. The Netherlands is in second place with 42,288 tons. Poland is in third place with 25,865 tons. Meanwhile, the fewest gingerbread cookies are baked in Slovenia, Finland.
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