Yesterday, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that its forces launched 35 strikes on various Ukrainian facilities. These included energy plants, military equipment factories, railway infrastructure, air defenses, and ammunition stocks. This came at a time when the Ukrainian president called for the urgent deployment of anti-aircraft systems and Belgium expressed its intention to provide Ukraine with 4 F-16 fighter jets.
Ukraine reported damage to four thermal plants due to intense Russian missile attacks. As a result, power outages occurred in several regions. The Russian Ministry of Defense also reported that its forces from the “South” group had taken control of certain areas in Donetsk, advancing deep into Ukrainian defenses and targeting multiple Ukrainian brigades.
In response to the escalation of conflict in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Zelensky called for international assistance in shooting down Russian missiles and drones. The Ukrainian energy facilities sustained heavy damage as a result of these attacks, prompting a call for reduced electricity consumption from Ukrainian users.
In response to this crisis situation, Ukraine launched a drone attack on the Krasnodar region in Russia. This attack hit oil refineries and a military air base. Belgian Prime Minister and Defense Minister hinted at providing Ukraine with F-16 fighters while Canada allocated funds for the Ukrainian drone industry. Canadian Defense Minister announced a contribution of 3 million Canadian dollars to support drone manufacturing in Ukraine, marking Canada’s first direct involvement in this sector in Ukraine.
