Russian offensive: villages fallen, 23,000 households without electricity!

Russian offensive: villages fallen, 23,000 households without electricity!

The situation on Monday, January 13th is tense and dramatic! The conflict between Russia and Ukraine reaches new heights, while the front lines are moving further and the civilian population suffers from the pressure of the fights.

In a shocking advance, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that its troops have conquered the Ukrainian village of Yantarne in the eastern region of Donetsk and the village of Kalinove in the northeastern region of Charkiw. These area gains could significantly strengthen the strategic position of Russia in the region!

devastating attacks and destruction

• The civilian population in the Cherson region is hit hard by the devastating effects of Russian attacks. According to the governor Oleksandr Prokudin, Russian artillery fire not only damaged social infrastructures, but also residential buildings. Around 23,000 households are without electricity after electrical systems have been hit!
• In another alarming report, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that 139 attacks with rockets, drones and artillery were carried out on Ukrainian military goals within 24 hours. The intensity of these attacks shows that the struggles enter a new, dangerous phase!

political reactions and international tensions

• There are also exciting developments on the political stage! Sweden has announced that three warships and an ASC 890 surveillance aircraft have been sent to the Baltic Sea. This is a direct reaction to the allegations that a Russian oil tanker from the so-called "shadow fleet" is involved in sabotage files against underwater current and telecommunications cables.
• Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic offered to organize a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the designated US President Donald Trump. This could be a turn in international relationships, while preparations for such a meeting are already underway!
• Hungary Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has announced that they have talks with regional allies in order to react to the new US sanctions against Russian oil and gas that bring “difficult challenges for Central Europe”.

The situation remains tense and the world watches banned, while the events in this geopolitical crisis continue to develop. The coming days could be decisive!

-transmitted by West-Ost-Medien