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09/17/2024September 17, 2024
Russia reportedly attacks energy infrastructure in Sumy
Local authorities reported that Russian forces had attacked in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region. Power was cut to several districts, with the affected areas now relying on backup grids.
Power was also cut to Sumy water supply facilities, which also had to switch to emergency power supply.
Sumy’s acting mayor, Artem Kobzar, said there were no reports of casualties and that work was being done to bring the grid back online.
The attacks on critical infrastructure affected the Sumy, Konotop, and Okhtyrka districts.
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Skip next section Ukraine shoots down dozens of drones
09/17/2024September 17, 2024
Ukraine shoots down dozens of drones
Russia’s barrage of drone attacks continued overnight into Tuesday morning. The Ukrainian military said it was able to shoot down 34 of 51 drones.
According to officials, the Russian strikes targeted five different regions of the country.
At the same time, the Kremlin said it had shot down some 16 drones near , where Ukrainian forces have captured several Russian towns and settlements in the last two months.
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09/17/2024September 17, 2024
Germany announces additional aid
German Foreign Minister has promised Kyiv an extra €100 million ($111 million) in aid to help Ukraine see through the winter.
“Clearly, autumn is coming, winter is knocking at the door,” Baerbock said on a trip to Moldova, adding that Russia is planning a renewed “winter war, to make the lives of people in Ukraine as miserable as possible.”
In the past, Russia has stepped up in Ukraine ahead of plunging temperatures.
es/sms (AP, AFP, dpa, Reuters)
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