Russian forces launch unprecedented drone assault on Ukraine, marking a new escalation in the conflict.
In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, several significant events have unfolded over the past few days.
The Krasnodar region in Russia reported a crisis as drone debris fell on a refinery's territory, causing a technical facility fire that was swiftly extinguished. Meanwhile, in Kremenchuk, a company was reportedly attacked, and the railway bridge over the Dnipro River is currently out of operation due to Russian attacks. As a result, replacement bus services have been set up for several trains in the area.
Ukraine has retaliated, targeting Russian oil infrastructure in the border region of Bryansk, causing explosions and fires at the Ilsky oil refinery. The Russian military, on the other hand, reported attacks on Ukrainian arms factories and transport infrastructure, specifically targeting production facilities, repair workshops, and drone storage.
The violence has claimed lives and caused injuries in several regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv, Sumy, Chernihiv, and Saporischschja, where more than 20 houses and a kindergarten were damaged. For the first time, an attack hit the main government building in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, causing damage to the roof, upper floors, and resulting in four deaths and dozens of injuries.
The European Union (EU) and several European governments have officially condemned the Russian attacks on Ukraine. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the Kremlin is mocking diplomacy, trampling on international law, and killing indiscriminately. Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian President, called for consequences for Russia, stating that the world can force the Kremlin criminals to stop the killing.
In response, the EU is preparing its 18th sanctions package against Russia, targeting energy revenues and military industry. Germany has reaffirmed its military support for Ukraine, emphasizing air defense and ammunition supply. EU Council President António Costa commented that Putin's version of peace involves intensifying bombardments and targeting government buildings and residential homes.
Amidst the chaos, Prime Minister Julia Swyrydenko announced that the "Russian terror" will not stop the government's work. Swyrydenko also emphasised that while buildings can be rebuilt, lost lives cannot be brought back.
In a show of solidarity, the EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, and French President Emmanuel Macron expressed condolences to Ukraine. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated that Russian oil deliveries via the Druzhba pipeline to his country were not affected by the overnight attack.
Despite the Russian Ministry of Defense claiming no strikes were reported within the borders of Kyiv, Russia continues to attack Ukraine, deploying over 800 combat drones from Moscow overnight on Sunday, a new record.
As the situation continues to unfold, the world watches on, hoping for a peaceful resolution to this escalating conflict.
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