Russia hit the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv with cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and drones, just days before Volodymyr Zelensky was set to discuss peace plans with European allies.
In an escalation of hostilities, Ukraine has sustained a significant and widespread missile attack across its territory. In a concentrated overnight assault, the nation’s capital, Kyiv, was targeted by a combination of cruise and ballistic missiles, as well as drones, leading to Poland scrambling its aircraft in response. The attack broke a period of relative quiet in the capital and struck regions bordering NATO member Poland. Amid the chaos, Ukraine’s air defense systems were engaged in an intense effort to repel the strikes.
After Russia began targeting the country’s energy system in late March, cutting off half of its generating capacity, this type of interruption has become more and more common for the roughly 3 million residents of the city.
Reminiscent of the scenes from the winter of 2023, streets are often plunged into darkness, with the hum of private generators once again heard on the streets of Kyiv as people move around with flashlights.
“The main challenge is the lack of water,” said Valeriy Tkalich, 34, speaking to Reuters at his Kyiv home where water pumps can’t reach the higher floors without electricity.
“For cooking, we also had to adjust and purchase a small gas camping stove to heat stuff up,” said the IT product manager. “With the baby, it seriously complicates our reality.”
Many Ukrainians are worried that as winter approaches, the situation will worsen, with the Russian military gaining the upper hand on the battlefield and intensifying missile and drone attacks on thermal power plants and hydroelectric plants.
The Polish Armed Forces Operational Command stated this morning that a large-scale air raid forced neighboring Poland to evacuate aircraft urgently.
Poland said, “We have initiated all necessary procedures to ensure the security of Polish airspace.”
The Netherlands is providing 60 million euros for Ukraine’s offensive drone capabilities.
Among other things, this amount is intended for maritime drones and so-called first-person view drones, where the “pilot” watches from a distance.
Minister Kajsa Ollongren announced this news during her visit to Ukraine. She visited cities such as Kyiv and Lviv.
She said, “Every visit, the resilience of Ukrainian society and the commitment of the people to both the military and civilians have left a deep impression on me.
“The Netherlands can also learn a lot from the great innovation and creativity of the Ukrainian armed forces. It’s a good thing to share experiences with each other.
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