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03/29/2024March 29, 2024
Poland scrambles war planes after Russian attack on Ukraine
and allied aircraft were scrambled after Russia launched missile strikes on Ukraine, the Operational Command of the Polish armed forces said.
“Polish and allied aircraft are operating in Polish airspace, which may result in increased noise levels, especially in the southeastern part of the country,” the Command wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
A member of the , Poland has put its forces on heightened readiness after a Russian missile briefly breached Polish airspace during an attack in Ukraine last weekend.
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Skip next section US ambassador in Kyiv says Ukraine needs urgent assistance
03/29/2024March 29, 2024
US ambassador in Kyiv says Ukraine needs urgent assistance
US Ambassador Bridget Brink condemned “Russia’s barbaric effort to take the power out for millions of men, women, and children.”
Her comments came following an overnight assault by Russia on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Brink wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter, that “our assistance is needed now.”
US Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson has yet to bring a measure to approve $60 billion in Ukrainian aid before lawmakers.
After the Russian attacks, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal again said, “Ukraine needs more air defence systems to secure critical infrastructure and protect the population.”
He said it was the main topic of discussion with Ukraine’s allies.
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Skip next section Russia targets Ukraine’s power plants
03/29/2024March 29, 2024
Russia targets Ukraine’s power plants
Russia launched fresh strikes overnight into Friday, targeting Ukraine’s power generation plants.
“Last night, Russia continued its barbaric attacks against the Ukrainian energy system. Emergency blackouts have been introduced in some regions,” Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said.
The country’s air force said Russia made extensive use of drones, missiles and cruise missiles.
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 84 of the incoming missiles and drones.
Ukraine’s largest private power firm, DTEK, said three of its thermal power stations had been attacked in the barrage, leaving facilities “severely damaged.”
Grid operator Ukrenergo also said thermal and hydropower plants had been damaged.
lo/sms (AP, AFP, DPA, Reuters)
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