Extensive electric eclipse in southern Ukraine affected more than 700,000 people
An extensive electric eclipse is hit over 700,000 people today In areas under Russian supervision in Ukrainian regions Zaporože and Herson after the Ukrainian force of the Ukrainian forces attacked and damaged a key energy infrastructure. The failure did not affect the operation of the Nuclear Power Plant in Zaporožje. In the meantime, attacks continue on both sides of the fronteven after a recent round of peace conversations in Istanbulthat did not bring significant progress.
Russian governor of a partially occupied zaporic Yevgeny Balicki via the social network Telegram announced that firing Ukrainian forces damaged high -voltage infrastructure in the region. As a result, as he wrote and cited Serbian Tanjugmore than 600,000 people in almost 500 settlements remain without electricity.
Similar news also come from part of the Herson region, which is under Russian control. The governor there Vladimir balance reported that the remains of the shooted Ukrainian drones were damaged by two transformer stations. According to him, about 100,000 people left without electricity in more than 150 places. The balance also added that the teams in the field strive to restore electricity supply as soon as possible.
Also Russia continues attacks, victims in the east
Despite the consequences of Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure, the Russian army also continued its own offensive campaigns. At least five people were killed in Monday’s firing of various front areas in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian officials said. One death was in the town of Kramatorsk, where two more were injured. Two people died south, in Ilinivka, where three were injured. According to the prosecutor’s office, two women were killed in the village of Hrkov, more precisely in the village south of Kupjanska, which has been the target of intense Russian attacks for months, according to the prosecution.
Despite the consequences of Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure, the Russian army also continued its own offensive campaigns. Photo: Ukrainian Army/Reuters
Ukrainian news agency Curins Meanwhile, it reports on a drone night in the Ukrainian region of Černigiv. Four people were injured in this attack and several facilities were damaged. Odessa also reported Russian attacks and damage to the infrastructure there.
Failed negotiations in Istanbul as a background of fighting
The restored conflicts and attacks on infrastructure follow the recent second round of peace talks between the Russian and Ukrainian delegation in Istanbul. These conversations did not bring the breakthrough to reach the fire. At the conversations, Russia presented the requirements for the end of the war, including the international recognition of the Ukrainian territories, including Crimea and four regions in the east and south, and the neutrality of Ukraine, which is unacceptable for Kiev.
The restored conflicts and attacks on infrastructure follow the recent second round of peace talks between the Russian and Ukrainian delegation in Istanbul. Photo: Petras Malukas/AFP
The only minor progress was made on humanitarian issues, such as an agreement on the exchange of captives and the remains of soldiers. Despite proposals for continuing dialogue at the end of June, the negotiating positions remained heavily apart.
Ukrainian Delegation in the United States enhances the pressure for sanctions
While peace negotiations appear to have entered a dead end, the Ukrainian delegation, led by the first deputy Ukrainian premiere In July Rag and includes the head of the Ukrainian President’s office Andrija Jermakarrived in the US today, reports Guardian. According to Jermak on Telegram, they will discuss « defense support, conditions on the battlefield and strengthening of sanctions against Russia, especially the bill of Senator Act Lindsey Graham«.
While peace negotiations appear to have entered the dead end, the Ukrainian delegation, led by the first deputy Ukrainian premiere Julius Sviridenko and includes the head of the Ukrainian President, Andrija Jermak, arrived in the US today. Photo: Valentyno Ogirenko/Reuters
Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, co -authored the two -party bill for the introduction of additional sanctions against Russia. US legislators are expected to vote on this proposal this week. In order for the measure to become a law, it must be approved by the Senate and the House of Representatives and signed by President Trump, who recently expressed anger over Vladimir Putin Due to Russian rocket and drone attacks on Ukraine during fire termination negotiations, reports Guardian.