“OffensiveAt least six people were killed in a drone attack on the Russian airport near the Zelensky front in Donetsk… Le Figaro This Tuesday, December 6 roundup of the latest information related to the war in Ukraine.
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Washington says it “does not encourage” Ukrainian strikes in Russia
The United States said Tuesdaydo not encourageUkraine will hit back at Russia after drone attacks on several Russian airbases are believed to be emanating from Kiev.
“We do not encourage and do not help Ukraine to attack Russia.”Anthony Blinken, head of American diplomacy, told the press about it. “But what you have to understand is that Ukrainians live every day with Russian aggression that continues.”– he added, blaming Moscow “Turn winter into a weapon”. bombing the civilian infrastructure of Ukraine. “What we’ve decided to do is make sure they have at their fingertips, along with many other partners around the world, the equipment they need to protect themselves, protect their territories and protect their freedom.”said the US Secretary of State.
Russia reported three deaths and two planes downed in one such attack that targeted bases on its territory. Experts believe Ukraine entered Russian airspace with Soviet-era drones rather than billions of dollars in military aid from Western powers after Russia invaded Ukrainian territory on February 24.
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin, speaking alongside Antony Blinken, emphasized that the United States does not prevent Ukraine from developing its own long-range missiles. “The answer is no. We certainly don’t.”he announced. “We are not doing anything to prevent Ukraine from developing its own capabilities.”
US President Joe Biden has said publicly that he is not encouraging Ukraine to acquire long-range missiles, fearing an escalation that could lead the US to take a more direct role against Russia.
because of a “A drone attack took place on the territory of the Kursk airport, a fire broke out in an oil storage tank. No casualties“Governor of the Kursk region of Russia Roman Starovoit announced on social networks. He did not specify where the drone came from, but the region is near the border with Ukraine, where Russian forces have been conducting a military offensive since February.
In recent months, several military bases, as well as Russian fuel or ammunition depots, have been targeted by drone attacks attributed to Ukrainian forces by Moscow.
In cold weather, Ukraine repairs energy facilities
Ukraine is working on Tuesday to repair its energy facilities damaged by a new wave of Russian missiles and Ukrainians without electricity and water as the country is hit by a frost. More than 70 rockets launched by Moscow on Monday.majoritywere shot, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky assured.
But the new salvo was intentional.”so that Ukrainians suffer as much as possible“While an icy cold is hitting the country, said the head of the Ukrainian electricity operator “Ukrainergo”. “Cold shockis expected on Wednesday, Vladimir Kidritsky warned on television. “The timing chosen by the Russians for this attack is related to the desire to inflict maximum damage on our energy system (…).“, he assessed. Nearly half of energy facilities have been damaged after months of coordinated attacks, leaving Ukrainians in the dark and cold.
Ukrainian President Zelensky visited Donbas near the front
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky left for Slovyansk in Ukraine’s Donbas on Tuesday, about 40 kilometers from Bakhmut, the region’s main battleground, according to the presidency’s social media accounts.
In the video of Volodymyr Zelensky, which was filmed at the entrance to the city of Sloviansk, the head of state of Ukraine greets.the bottom of (his) heartthe military of his country, on the occasion of Armed Forces Day, celebrated this Tuesday. “We always start by remembering our fallen heroes, all those who gave their lives for Ukrainehe said, standing in front of the name of the city carved out of concrete and painted in the yellow and blue colors of Ukraine.
Unlike Russian President Vladimir Putin, Vladimir Zelensky has been on the front lines many times since the February 24 invasion of Russia.
At least six people were killed in the bombing in Donetsk
At least six people were killed in a shelling in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk on Tuesday, a Moscow-appointed official said in the region, which Russia annexed in late September.
“According to preliminary data, six civilians were killed today as a result of shelling in DonetskIt is stated in Telegram.Mayorfrom the city, Alexey Kulemzine. “The number of injured is being estimated.“, he added.
The Russian court made a decision to arrest two Ukrainian ministers
On Tuesday, the Russian court at the request of the security services (FSB) remotely ordered the arrest of two Ukrainian ministers, whose two officials, according to Russian media, are accused of violating Russia’s territorial integrity.
“The request (provided by the FSB) has been approvedAnastasia Romanova, a representative of the Lefortovo court in Moscow, told AFP about it. This request concerns Minister of Reintegration of Territories Outside Ukraine’s Control Iryna Vereshchuk and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Emine Japarova. The court did not specify the motive given by the FSB, however, according to the TASS state news agency, the two ministers are accused of violating Russia’s territorial integrity.
Source: Le Figaro
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