Olaf Scholz arrives in Kyiv; Russian troops hit Ternopil with drones. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
Russia attacked Ternopil with drones, a high-rise burned down – one dead, several injured
The Russian army attacked Ternopil with drones. Last night, around two o’clock, it was learned that the enemy had hit a five-story building, apartments on the fifth and partially burned the fourth and third floors. As a result of the attack, one person died and three were injured. About 100 residents were evacuated.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in Kyiv
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a new package of military aid to Ukraine, including, in particular, the Iris-T air defense system, battle tanks and missiles. The German Chancellor emphasized that “Ukraine can count on us.”
Together with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, he visited a military hospital in Kyiv.
Scholz last visited Ukraine in June 2022, together with French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi. Then the leaders of the three countries supported the immediate granting of candidate status to Ukraine for membership in the European Union.
Fedorov said that Ukraine attacks UAVs flying up to 1,800 km.
Ukraine already has attack drones capable of flying up to 1,800 km. And artificial intelligence systems allow drones to reach targets on the battlefield without the participation of pilots and remain effective in areas of heavy interference. 2025 will likely see the first real use of drone swarms. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mikhail Fedorov spoke about it. According to him, since 2023, the production of long-range drones in Ukraine has increased tenfold, and President Vladimir Zelensky has set a goal to produce 30 thousand units of these weapons of deep destruction by 2025 .
The United States will allocate a new military aid package to Ukraine worth $725 million
The US is preparing to send Ukraine an additional $725 million in military aid, including anti-drone systems and HIMARS munitions. The package also includes more anti-personnel mines, which Ukraine hopes to use to slow down Russian and North Korean troops in Russia’s Kursk region.
Zelensky signed an order expanding sanctions against Russia
Sanctions were imposed against developers, manufacturers and suppliers of drones for Russians, as well as individuals who help import critical components to Russia and train drone operators.
Stoltenberg suggested that Ukraine “temporarily” give up its territories for peace
Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes that a quick end to the war in Ukraine without territorial losses is unrealistic and that in order to achieve peace, Kyiv may have to surrender the occupied territories. At the same time, he emphasized that it is important that Ukraine receives security guarantees in exchange for the temporary withdrawal of territories.
The Russian Federation announced the training of 300 thousand soldiers for war
This year, the Russian Federation trained up to 300 thousand contract soldiers in reserve regiments for the war against Ukraine. In July, the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, said that almost 200 thousand people are said to have signed the contract for the Russian Ministry of Defense in the first six months. And in October they announced a new increase in regional payments to contract workers.
Shmygal warned about winter aid for Ukrainians abroad
The head of the government emphasized that only Ukrainians located on the territory of Ukraine can receive one thousand hryvnias from the state. First, citizens confirm that they are on the territory of Ukraine in a declarative manner, and then this is verified using registries, geolocation, and other software methods.
Large-scale military exercises have begun in Estonia
The two-week international military exercise Molniya began in Estonia, in which units from NATO countries – France, Great Britain, the USA and Latvia – are participating. Naval maneuvers will take place off the coast of the Gulf of Finland.
The Russians fled Damascus and left some bases in Syria
In the regime-controlled capital of Syria, Damascus, the first armed unrest began – both the Russian military and “emergency and urgent” diplomats began to leave the city. The Russians also fled from a military base in the city of Khan Sheikhoun, leaving behind “a significant arsenal of weapons and equipment.” Opposition to Bashar al-Assad’s regime is actively moving south in Syria.
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Source: korrespondent
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