In the sky, war rages. Russia shot down eight Ukrainian drones overnight near the annexed Crimean peninsula, local governor Sergei Aksionov announced on Tuesday. “During the night, eight enemy aerial drones were neutralized by means of electronic warfare or shot down by air defense systems,” Sergei Aksionov wrote on Telegram, calling on residents of the peninsula to “keep calm “.
Three other drones were shot down Monday evening in the Russian region of Belgorod, bordering Ukraine, without causing any casualties or damage, according to the local governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov.
Resumption of the Russian offensive at Lyman-Kupiansk
After a short break, the Russian offensive in the Lyman-Kupiansk region resumed on Monday, according to Illia Yevlash, head of the press service of the Eastern military grouping of the Ukrainian army. “All the enemy’s attacks are met with a powerful response from the defense forces. Hit in the throat, the enemy retreats, licks its wounds, but once recovered, the occupiers resume their attacks,” he said. -he added, specifying that the Russian army sacrificed many men
The United States tries to reassure the EU of its support for Ukraine
The American Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, reaffirmed Monday in Luxembourg the desire of the United States to continue to provide “robust” aid to Ukraine, alongside the EU which is concerned about the growing reluctance of elected officials Republicans.
“We will do everything in our power to put in place a solid aid package for Ukraine,” said Janet Yellen, during a joint press conference with Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe.
Russian drones mainly come from China
The drones used by Russia come mainly from China, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov of Russia admitted on Monday during an audience in the Duma, according to the Reuters agency.
“We are dedicating additional funds to drones and more than 60 billion rubles (585 million euros) as part of a new national project to develop our own drone production. The goal is that by 2025, 41% of drones carry the label “Made in Russia”. Today, drones mainly come from the People’s Republic of China,” he said.
North Korea may have sent aid to Russia
Russian military transport ships have reportedly made several round trips to North Korea in recent months according to the Washington Post this Monday who was able to consult new satellite images “providing the clearest evidence yet that Pyongyang could contribute to Moscow’s war effort”.