In Ukraine, blackout schedules will apply to household consumers and industries; In Volchansk, the Russians were taking civilians captive. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
Power outage schedules have been introduced in Ukraine
Hourly closing schedules for household and industrial consumers will be valid throughout Ukraine from 00.00 to 08.00 and from 19.00 to 24.00. The reason for the restrictions is the increase in electricity consumption in cold weather.
The Russian military captured civilians
Russian invaders take civilian hostages from the city of Volchansk in the Kharkov region, where active fighting continues. This was announced by the Minister of Internal Affairs Igor Klimenko. In particular, such facts were recorded in the northern part of Volchansk, where the evacuation continued until today. It is also known about the first executions of civilians by the Russian occupiers in the city.
The head of the Investigation Department of the GUNP in the Kharkov region, Sergei Bolvinov, said that a Russian serviceman shot in the head killed an elderly resident of the city of Volchansk when he tried to escape and enter the territory controlled by Ukraine.
Zelensky made the Headquarters in Kharkov
The head of state listened to a detailed report by the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky, the commanders of the OSUV Khortytsya Yuri Sodol and the OTU Kharkov Mikhail Drapaty. They discussed the operational situation, the tasks and needs of each brigade involved, each unit in the Kharkov region, the prospects for the combat situation, threats and opportunities to counter the Russian offensive plans were analyzed . A plan of further action was also determined for the regional authorities of the Kharkov region and all structures responsible for security in the region.
The President named the reason for the Russian attack on the Kharkov region
The delay in Western military aid led to the fact that the Russians were able to launch an offensive in the north of the Kharkov region and create a threat to Kharkov. President Vladimir Zelensky said this. In his opinion, two additional Patriot systems would be enough to prevent Russia from capturing Kharkov.
Denmark announced the 18th military aid package to Ukraine
The Danish government has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine in the amount of 5.6 billion kroner (750 million euros) – almost half of the funds are aimed at strengthening the air defense. The new package includes additional funding for the upcoming transfer of F-16 aircraft to Ukraine, air defense, artillery maintenance and funds for the transfer of additional artillery, shells and anti-tank mines.
Russian aggressors hit a mine in the Donetsk region
The building of the administrative and amenity complex of the enterprise in the village of Mikhailovka, Pokrovsky district, was damaged by shelling. They fired from Smerch multiple rocket launch systems. Six miners were injured.
Ukrainian troops attacked Russian aggressors near the city of Volchansk in the Kharkov region
The Russians launched missile attacks on Kharkov and Staraya Vodolaga and launched air strikes on the settlements of Vilcha, Volchansk and Staritsa. In this regard, Ukrainian soldiers took counterattack measures in the area of the city of Volchansk. The fiercest battle was taking place in the direction of Pokrovsky, where the invaders had already carried out 20 attacks.
Two MiG-31 and S-400 were destroyed in Crimea
As a result of the attack on Crimea last night on May 15, two enemy MiG-31 aircraft, an S-400 anti-aircraft complex and a fuel warehouse were destroyed. 11 Russian occupiers were injured.
Power steering drones hit a Russian defense plant
Power steering drones attacked the production facilities of the state-owned Russian defense complex Basalt in Tula – one of the main Russian defense companies for the creation and supply of weapons and ammunition for the armed forces -land, aviation and navy. Production facilities are located in Tula, Moscow, Kostroma region and Krasnoarmeysk, Moscow region.
The European Commission will invest more than one billion euros in 54 defense projects
The Commission has announced the results of calls for 2023 under the European Defense Fund (EDF) for more than €1 million of EU funding to support 54 outstanding joint European defense research projects. Selected projects will support technological advancements in a wide range of defense capabilities in critical areas, including cyber defense, land, air and sea warfare, space asset protection, or chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense .
Putin and Xi Jinping signed a joint statement
The leaders of the Russian Federation and China signed a corresponding document on “deepening relations of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction” as part of the Russian dictator’s visit to China. They also held a press conference, where Putin said that “relations between Russia and China are not directed against anyone.” The Russian dictator called cooperation between countries “one of the main stabilizing factors in the international arena.” Xi Jinping noted that Sino-Russian cooperation is “the standard of relations between major states and neighboring countries.”
More than 2.6 thousand companies were created by foreigners in Ukraine since the beginning of the war
Turkish citizens own 354 Ukrainian companies. This is 13% of the total number of new businesses with foreign beneficial owners. In second place are the citizens of Uzbekistan, who are the owners of 274 new Ukrainian companies. This is 10% of the total. The top three are completed by Polish citizens – 193 businesses, which is 7%.
Jean Reno wrote the first novel
The famous French actor Jean Reno wrote his first novel. Her book Emma will also be published in Ukrainian translation by Old Lev Publishing House. It is the story of a 28-year-old girl who finds herself at the center of a government conspiracy.
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Source: korrespondent
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