Russia attacked two energy facilities in the Lviv region
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Russia attacked two energy facilities in the Lviv region

Maksym Kozytskyi / Lviv OVA
Russia attacked two energy facilities in the Lviv region

Russian occupiers attacked the Lviv region on April 27. Energy facilities were under enemy attack.

What is known about the attack of the Russian Federation on the Lviv region

As the head of Lviv OVA, Maksym Kozytsky, said, the Russians directed various types of cruise missiles and "Daggers" to the Lviv region. Air defense forces shot down three missiles.

The enemy attacked two objects of critical energy infrastructure in the Stryi and Chervonohrad districts. There were fires there, they were eliminated, but there is destruction.

Residential infrastructure and civilians were not injured.

Kozytsky noted that the life support systems of the region are working normally. There are currently no reports of emergency power outages.

In order to avoid applying hourly shutdowns, the head of the OVA called to limit the use of electrical appliances from 19:00 to 22:00. We are talking about energy-intensive devices - air conditioner, electric kettle, vacuum cleaner, boiler, heater, iron, washing machine, microwave oven, electric oven.

Russian missile attack on Ukraine on April 27

On the night of April 27, Russian invaders hit 4 thermal power plants of DTEK with missiles.

The invaders attacked energy facilities in Dnipropetrovsk, Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv regions. The civilian population suffered as a result of the enemy's attack.

In total, the enemy used 34 air, ground and sea-based missiles:

  • 9 Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles from Tu-95 MS strategic aviation aircraft (launch area of Saratov Region — RF.);

  • 9 Kh-59/Kh-69 guided air missiles (from the airspace of the Belgorod region and from the waters of the Sea of Azov);

  • 2 S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles (from the Belgorod region — RF.)

  • 2 "Iskander-K" cruise missiles (from Crimea);

  • 4 Kh-47M2 "Kinjal" aeroballistic missiles from MiG-31K aircraft (launched from the airspace of the Ryazan and Tambov regions - RF.);

  • 8 Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea.

Fighter aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units of the Air Force, mobile fire groups and electronic warfare equipment of the Defense Forces of Ukraine were involved in order to repel the new mass attack of Russia.

In total, air defense forces managed to destroy 21 air targets: 6 Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles; 8 Kh-59/Kh-69 guided air missiles; 1 Iskander-K cruise missile; 6 Kalibr cruise missiles.

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The European Union has provided Ukraine with a new large-scale tranche

Denis Shmyhal
Ukraine received another 3.5 billion euros

On April 1, the European Commission transferred another tranche to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility program. What is important to understand is that this time it is about 3.5 billion euros.

Points of attention

  • The assistance provided by the EU aims to help Ukraine maintain macroeconomic stability during challenging times and rebuild effectively.
  • Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal expressed gratitude for the EU's support and emphasized the importance of solidarity in overcoming difficulties and achieving progress.

Ukraine received another 3.5 billion euros

This was announced by the Head of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal.

The European Commission has transferred 3.5 billion euros to Ukraine in the next tranche under the Ukraine Facility.

Denys Shmyhal

Denys Shmyhal

Prime Minister of Ukraine

According to the head of government, the new tranche of financial assistance from official Brussels will enable Ukraine to continue to maintain macroeconomic stability.

In addition, it is noted that the European Commission noted our country's commitment to implementing reforms on the path to full membership in the EU.

Denys Shmyhal draws attention to the fact that total financial assistance within the framework of the Ukraine Facility mechanism has already reached 19.6 billion euros.

"Thank you for your continued support and solidarity with Ukraine in difficult times. Together we will persevere and rebuild everything," the Prime Minister emphasized.

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Not Trump. Putin chose the "chief guest" for May 9

Xi will be Putin's chief guest on May 9
Source:  online.ua

According to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, he is expecting Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit him at celebrations marking May 9 in Moscow.

Points of attention

  • They will commemorate the victories over Nazi Germany and militaristic Japan, highlighting the historical importance of the occasion.
  • The meeting between Putin and Xi is expected to cover various international forums, including the UN, SCO, and BRICS, reflecting the strong partnership between the two countries.

Xi will be Putin's chief guest on May 9

The illegitimate head of the Kremlin announced his invitation during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Putin asked the Chinese diplomat to convey “friendly greetings” to the Chinese leader, whom he calls his “good friend.”

According to the dictator, Xi will be expected in Moscow on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Together we will celebrate this anniversary of both the victory over Nazi Germany and the victory over militaristic Japan.

Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin

Russian dictator

Against this background, Putin began to assure that he would prepare a "good and rich" program.

"I hope that this will not only be related to participation in ceremonial events, but it will also be a separate visit by the Chinese President. He will be our main guest," added the illegitimate head of the Kremlin.

The Russian dictator noted that he intends to discuss in detail with Xi the state of bilateral relations and interaction in international forums, including the UN, SCO, and BRICS.

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