US announces sanctions against Iran for transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia; The State Statistics Service said how much inflation is in Ukraine. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
Annual inflation in August 2024 rises to 7.5%
According to the State Statistics Service, the prices of food and non-alcoholic drinks increased by 0.9% in August. The prices that increased the most were eggs – by 7.1% and vegetables – by 5.2%. Prices for alcoholic beverages and tobacco products increased by 0.8%, while prices for clothing and footwear decreased by 2.9%. Housing, water, electricity, gas and other types of fuel increased by 0.2%. The price of education increased by 0.3%, the price of restaurants and hotels increased by 1.5%.
The US introduced new sanctions against Russia and Iran
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions against 10 individuals, 6 organizations and 5 Iranian and Russian vessels that are helping to arm the Russian Federation with Iranian drones and ballistic missiles. In particular, the Tehran airline Iran Air is on the list. This company delivered cargo on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian Ministry of Defense. Iran also, through Iran Air, provided cargo transportation services to Russia, including the supply of electronics and aircraft parts.
Russia is widely attacked by drones: energy facilities and airports are attacked
On the night of September 10, authorities in several regions of Russia announced a massive drone attack. It was known in advance that fuel and energy complex (FEC) facilities and airports were under attack. According to enemy Telegram channels, some of which are linked to Russian security forces, the main attack that night was aimed at airports. Airports were allegedly attacked in Moscow, as well as in the Kaluga and Kursk regions of the Russian Federation. In addition, drones attacked the regions of Crimea, Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh and Oryol.
Biden will discuss with Starmer the authorization of the Ukrainian Armed Forces for long-term strikes on Russia
On Friday, September 13, US President Joe Biden will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. They will discuss giving Ukraine permission to conduct a long-term strike on Russian territory.
The Crimean scandal in the textbook. The Ministry of Education has announced a new procedure for accepting books
The Ministry of Education and Science announced a new mechanism for the adoption of school textbooks: in particular, the books will be reviewed in a small number of educational institutions with feedback and improvement of material. The review of textbooks will be provided by the Ukrainian Institute for Educational Development (UIRO).
The cause of Seimas pollution has been identified
The pollution of the Seim River was caused by the discharge of sewage from a sugar factory in the Russian village of Tetkino in the Kursk region. These ingredients are organic. Because of them, the oxygen level in the water dropped and the fish died. There is no threat to human life and health.
World oil prices have dropped significantly
World oil prices fell sharply on weak economic data from China and broke through the psychological level of $70 per barrel. This happened for the first time since December 2021. The import adds to concerns about further weakening of domestic demand in China.
Language inspectors will work in Ivano-Frankivsk
Language inspectors will begin work in Ivano-Frankivsk to combat the spread of the Russian language. This was announced by the mayor of Ivano-Frankivsk Ruslan Martsinkiv.
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