Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is satisfied with the current performance of his country’s defense industry. Even under war conditions, Zelenskyy said in his evening video message on Friday that it would achieve higher production targets, citing a report from the Ministry of Strategic Industries. “And that is important,” he emphasizes.
During consultations with his Defense Minister Rustem Umjerov, the implementation of the Ukrainian missile construction program was also discussed. “Everyone sees that its results are becoming more and more far-reaching, pleasant for Ukraine and as unpleasant for the enemy as necessary.” Currently, Ukraine mainly uses missiles supplied by American or European partners on the battlefield.
The US announces an industrial conference with Ukraine on weapons production
The US wants to discuss arms production with Ukraine at a conference in December. To this end, the US is inviting representatives of the US government and Ukraine to a meeting on December 6 and 7, as the White House announced on Friday. The aim is to explore “opportunities for co-productions and other industrial collaborations in Ukraine”. The conference is part of the US government’s efforts to significantly increase “arms production in support of Ukraine’s struggle for freedom and security.”
The United States is considered Ukraine’s most important ally in the fight against the Russian invasion. Since the war began in late February 2022, the US, under Democratic President Joe Biden, has provided or promised billions of dollars in military aid to Kiev. Since the start of the war, Ukraine has been trying to expand its own arms industry to free itself from dependence on arms and ammunition supplies from abroad.
New Russian drone attacks have been reported
Ukrainian air defenses again spotted Russian drones late on Friday evening. A group of Iranian-made unmanned kamikaze aircraft was spotted in the east of the country, while the second group flew over southern Ukraine, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on Telegram.
Kiev: Heavy fighting on the left bank of the Dnipro near Kherson
After the surprising advance of Ukrainian troops across the Dnipro near Kherson in southern Ukraine, heavy fighting continues in the region. As the Ukrainian General Staff announced on Friday, the task of the troops crossing the river was to “carry out diversionary maneuvers, raids and reconnaissance operations.” Among other things, the supply routes and artillery positions of the Russian army had to be explored. However, one of the most important tasks is to push Russian forces as far back as possible from the banks of the Dnipro to stop the continued Russian attacks on the civilian population across the river.
Ukraine has been defending a Russian invasion with massive Western support for almost 21 months. After successful Ukrainian counterattacks, the Russian army had to withdraw from the northwestern part of the Kherson region behind the Dnipro River more than a year ago. Since then, the Dnipro has been the front line there.
UNICEF: About 1.5 million children in Ukraine need help
The UN children’s fund Unicef calls for more help for children in Ukraine. “There is now not a child in all of Ukraine who has been spared from this war,” UNICEF Germany Director Christian Schneider told the “Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger” (Saturday). He emphasized the need for psychological support for children and young people severely affected by the psychological stress of the war. “With all caution, we estimate the number of minors in need of treatment at 1.5 million.”
Putin: Window to Europe remains open
According to Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin, Russia is keeping the window to Europe open. Even if closing the window is considered, this will not happen, Putin said on Friday in St. Petersburg at the International Cultural Forum. “When the wind blows, you remember to close it (the window) so as not to catch a cold,” Putin told the state agency Tass. “But we have nice weather,” he added. “We don’t close anything, we have no conflict with European society.” On the contrary, Russia is experiencing “difficult times” with the European elite.
Due to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the European Union and a number of Western states have imposed economic sanctions on Russia and its politicians.
That will be important on Saturday
In Ukraine, further heavy fighting is expected around Avdiivka in the east and on the left bank of the Dnipro near Kherson in the south of the country. (sda/dpa)
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