Ukraine and Russia start big attacks before Trump's taking office
Ukraine and Russia start big attacks before Trump's taking office
In the past few days, Ukraine and Russia have exchanged significant attacks with drones and rockets, while both sides are trying to get a strategic advantage, since the takeover of US President Donald Trump
The influence of Donald trump on the conflict
The soon to the sooner US President promised to end the fights quickly , but there are no concrete details, as this should happen. The uncertainty that his arrival in the White House brings with it is considerable in view of the fact that the comprehensive Russian invasion is now in the fourth year.
massive attacks on both sides
In the night from Monday to Tuesday, Kiev, according to his own statements, carried out the conflict's “most massive” attack. The Ukraine attacked drones and rockets deep in Russia, including six US Atacms-Rakets , according to both Ukrainian and Russian officials.
Russian reactions and other attacks
Russia has already warned that the use of Atacms is answered with the use of new weapons, a hyper -shaped medium -range missile called "Oreshnik". So far, this rocket has only been used once, on November 21st.
The Ukrainian armed forces stated that they had targeted military and oil facilities in their latest attack, and emphasized that such attacks were continued "until the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine was completely stopped." In his part, Russia started its own shelling on Wednesday night, which primarily targeted the Ukrainian energy system that was troubled.
Ukraine defends itself against Russian attacks
according to Ukraines Polodymyr zelensky The nightly attacks included more than 40 rockets, 30 of which were destroyed. More than 70 Russian attack drones were also involved.
"Another massive Russian attack. It is in the middle of winter and the goal of the Russians remains the same: our energy sector," said Zelensky in a statement on Wednesday.
"The goals include gas infrastructures and energy systems that ensure a normal life for people."
The attack forced the state energy company Ukrenergo to temporarily switch off its power supply - a measure to prevent the energy system from collapsing. The electricity was restored on Wednesday at 9 a.m.
tightening the situation in winter
Russia repeatedly attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure during the cold winter months, which forces the country to carry out emergency power failures.
The increased number of attacks takes place in advance of Trump's inauguration on January 20th.
consideration of the territorial integrity of Ukraine
Nikolai Patrushev, a consultant Putin, rejected the idea that Russia could be ready to cede occupied areas to Ukraine. In an interview with the Russian newspaper Komsomolyskaya Pravda, which was published on Tuesday, he also expressed that Ukraine in 2025 could no longer exist as a sovereign state without giving further explanations.
"It cannot be ruled out that Ukraine will stop in the coming year," said Patrushev.
surrender and possible losses
In another development, there is reports that an Australian citizen who fought for Ukraine in the war may have been killed by Russia. Premierminister Anthony Albanese, the "strongest possible measures" to Grab if this is confirmed.
Oscar Jenkins was captured by Russian forces last month after a video of him showed up in uniform during the interrogation. The Australian radio ABC and CNN partner Seven News reported that the 32-year-old was probably killed, with both news sources quoting information from Ukraine.
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