As a result of the general strike, parts of the country were left without electricity; The EP adopted a resolution recognizing Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
Russia heavily bombarded Ukraine
The terrorist state has again launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure from strategic aircraft and ships of the Black Sea Fleet. The launches were carried out from 10 Tu-95ms missile-carrying aircraft from the Volgodonsk regions of the Rostov region and the Caspian Sea, as well as two small missile boats from the Black Sea.
Zelensky responded to Russia’s missile attacks on Ukraine
The President of Ukraine pointed out that Russia is a terrorist country and emphasized that it exclusively attacks Ukraine’s civilian population and energy infrastructure facilities. At the same time, he noted that as a result of the last attack, people died. Zelensky added that all services are working on the rapid restoration of damaged facilities. The President instructed the Ukrainian Ambassador to the UN to request the convening of a meeting of the Security Council due to the Russian missile attacks.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny said that the invaders cannot fight the Armed Forces of Ukraine, therefore, they are at war with the civilian population, thermal power plants and babies. According to Zaluzhny, in today’s attack, the enemy launched 67 air-launched (X-101/X-555) and sea-launched (Caliber) cruise missiles. The forces and means of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with other parts of the Defense Forces, destroyed 51 cruise missiles, as well as five Lancet-type kamikaze drones. 30 missiles were fired at Kyiv alone, 20 of them were destroyed.
After the missile attack by Russian aggressors in Ukraine, the operation of power units at two nuclear power plants – Khmelnytsky and Pivdennoukrainskaya – stopped.
In Krivoy Rog, due to a blackout, hundreds of miners could not reach the surface alone. Local authorities have taken evacuation measures.
As a result of a massive missile strike by the Russian Federation, the water supply to Kyiv was suspended. The capital’s authorities urged citizens to conserve water. The underground closed.
In all regions of Ukraine, due to a missile attack by Russian aggressors, emergency power outages were introduced, which will last the whole day. This is a necessary step to protect the power grid from further process failures and keep the power system running.
Danilov made a statement about negotiations with the Russian Federation after the missile attack
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Alexei Danilov, after such a fear, peace negotiations with Russia cannot be discussed. He emphasized that negotiations with a terrorist country are possible only through the vision of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
The United States will give Ukraine a new aid package
US President Joe Biden has instructed the head of the State Department, Anthony Blinken, to send up to $400 million in military support for Ukraine. The aid includes weapons, ammunition and air defenses from US stockpiles.
Neighboring Moldova was left without electricity
Due to the Russian strikes in Ukraine, electricity problems also appeared in Moldova. Half the country was left without electricity.
The EP recognizes Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism
The European Parliament by a majority of votes adopted a resolution recognizing the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism. 494 representatives voted for this document, 58 – against, 44 more European politicians abstained. MEPs condemned Russia’s occupation of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant as an act aimed at perpetrating terrorism against the population of Ukraine and turning the nuclear plant into a military facility.
Gas prices have risen in Europe
The price of natural gas in Europe rose above $1,400 per 1,000 cubic meters. Thus, the price of December futures at the TTF hub in the Netherlands rose to $1,431 per 1,000 cubic meters. m, or 133.8 euros per MWh (based on the current euro/dollar exchange rate, ICE prices are shown in euros per MWh).
The SBU reported the results of the searches in the area belonging to the UOC-MP
The SBU, National Police and National Guard checked more than 350 church buildings and 850 people. Of these, 50 citizens underwent an in-depth interview, including the use of a polygraph. The Security Service of Ukraine, during the inspection of various premises of the UOC-MP, found pro-Russian literature, cash in the amount of several million hryvnias. Also, “dubious” citizens of the Russian Federation are hiding there.
Ukraine has returned 35 more soldiers and a civilian from Russian captivity
Between Ukraine and the Russian Federation on Wednesday, November 23, another exchange of prisoners took place. 36 Ukrainian citizens returned home from Russian captivity – 22 National Guardsmen, eight border guards, four Navy soldiers, one soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, one civilian.
The British Royal Family held the first state banquet
A solemn banquet was held at Buckingham Palace on the occasion of the state visit of the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, to the UK. It was the first such event presided over by the new King of Great Britain, Charles III.
Dubai to build the tallest residential skyscraper in the world
Dubai is about to build the world’s tallest residential building. It will be a 112-story “hypertower” called Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences. The proposed project includes over 100 floors of two- and three-bedroom luxury residences. This hypertower is also home to a dedicated concierge team that offers services such as daycare, bodyguard, chauffeur and personal chef.
Pike of record size caught in Volhynia
In Volhynia, fishermen caught fish of record size. Yaroslav Mishchuk caught a 16 kg pike. The fish was caught in Lake Svityaz.
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