Foreign military personnel in Ukraine, should a ceasefire occur, deemed significant for us (Selensky)
In a series of recent events, several significant incidents have unfolded in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Initial reports suggest that no injuries have been reported from a fire that broke out in the Russian Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, caused by debris from a destroyed Ukrainian drone. Firefighters and rescue services were on the scene to extinguish the fire, and according to the latest updates, the fire has been successfully put out.
Another drone attack has been reported on the city of Sysran in the southern Samara region, targeting an industrial enterprise. Preliminary information indicates no deaths or injuries from the Sysran attack. The press office of the facility states that a Ukrainian military drone was shot down by air defense near the Kursk nuclear power plant, damaging an auxiliary transformer.
Russian air defense has also reportedly shot down a drone on its way to Moscow, causing several airports in central Russia to halt operations due to security concerns. Many airports had restricted their operations in the evening due to the drone attacks, with the drones being intercepted in various regions, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Bryansk, Smolensk, Kursk, Novgorod, and over the Black Sea.
Russia has accused Ukraine of attacking the Kursk nuclear power plant, causing a fire. However, the governor did not comment on the specific target of the attack or possible damage. The output of block three of the plant was subsequently reduced to 50 percent.
Throughout the day, there were 134 engagements between Ukrainian and Russian troops and over 1400 attacks with kamikaze drones. This escalation in hostilities comes as Ukraine has imposed new sanctions against individuals and companies supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine.
On the diplomatic front, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a conversation with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Zelenskyy emphasized "the urgency of bilateral and trilateral meetings between the heads of state of Russia, Ukraine, and the United States."
In a separate development, North Korea has tested new air defense missiles under the personal supervision of leader Kim Jong Un.
In a positive note, with Qatar's mediation, 83 Ukrainian children abducted from Ukraine have returned to their families.
The US government has approved the sale of over 3000 air-launched ERAM (Extended Range Attack Munitions) missiles to Ukraine. These missiles, with a range of 240 to 450 kilometers, are expected to arrive in Ukraine within six weeks.
France, Great Britain, Lithuania, Belgium, and several other European countries, together with Canada and Australia, have agreed to provide security guarantees for Ukraine by sending troops. The United States supports with additional assistance but will not send ground troops.
The Governor of Leningrad Region, Alexander Drosdenko, announced the fire on the Telegram messaging service.
In response to Ukraine's aggression, Russia claims to have shot down 57 Ukrainian drones over its territory.
The US has reportedly prohibited Ukraine from using the ATACMS long-range missiles it has received for attacks on targets in Russia. Radiation levels remain normal.
These events underscore the ongoing tension between Russia and Ukraine and the international community's continued efforts to support peace and security in the region.
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