2023-11-20 22:08:10
The war in ukraine turns 635 days old this Monday. The most recent report from the Institute Study of War (ISW) indicates that Ukrainian and Russian forces continue operations in eastern and southern Ukrainealthough the rains are expected to slow fighting until winter conditions establish themselves.
Russian forces carried out drone strikes in kyiv, Poltava and Cherkasy provinces on the night of November 18-19. Furthermore, the ISW highlights that Russian forces maintain operations along several lines, including Kupyansk-Svatove-Kreminna, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and border areas between Donetsk-Zaporijia and in western Zaporizhia Oblasthaving made progress in some areas
On Monday, The Ukrainian president, Volodimir Zelenski, extended his congratulations to the far-right Argentine politician, Javier Mileifor his victory in Sunday’s elections, praising the strong stance of support expressed by Milei.
The Ukrainian Army reported on Sunday that its forces continue to firmly maintain their positions on the left bank of the Dnieper River.in the Jershon region.
Zelensky has expressed with resignation that The conflict between Hamas and Israel has resulted in a decrease in arms deliveries to Ukraine.
On February 24, 2022, President of Russia Vladimir Putinordered the Russian offensive in the country in what he called a “special military operation.”
Since then, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimates that More than 29 million people have fled Ukraine, since the beginning of the Russian military offensive, which considers that it is already the Fastest exodus in Europe since World War II. That is, more than 70.8% of the population –estimated at almost 41 million in 2021– would have left Ukrainian territory.
The latest report of Institute Study of War (ISW) (1), ensures that “Ukrainian and Russian forces continue combat operations in eastern and southern Ukraine, although rainy weather is likely to continue to slow the pace of fighting until winter conditions are fully established“.
The ISW, also notes thatRussian forces have carried out another series of drone attacks mainly against the provinces of kyiv, Poltava and Cherkasy on the night of November 18-19“.
Likewise, the American think tank affirms that Russian forces continue with operations “along the Kupyansk-Svatove-Kreminna line, near Bakhmut, near Avdiivka, west and southwest of the city of Donetsk, in the border area of the Donetsk-Zaporijia Oblast and in the Western Zaporizhia Oblast, and made progress in some areas“.
The president of Ukraine, Volodimir Zelenski, congratulated this Monday the far-right Argentine politician, Javier Milei, for his victory in Sunday’s elections.praising the “firm position” of support that Milei has maintained towards kyiv since the start of Russian aggression in February 2022.
“I hope to collaborate closely to strengthen our cooperation and restore an order based on International Law,” the Ukrainian president expressed on his X social network account.
Zelensky has on several occasions urged Latin American leaders to provide more support, although many have shown reluctance, especially in sending weapons.
Milei, who does not rule out a meeting with Zelensky, has used the conflict as an internal political issue, warning, for example, that a victory for Sergio Massa in Argentina would have meant the imposition of a “tyrant” regime similar to that of Vladimir Putin in Russia..
Also has questioned the “weakness” of the current US Administration led by Joe Biden, suggesting that the situation would be different if former President Donald Trump were still in the White Housewho Milei admits to following.
The Ukrainian Army announced this Sunday that its forces continue to firmly maintain their positions on the left bank of the Dnieper River.located in the region of Kherson, in the south of the country. This statement comes just a few days after progress was confirmed in the same area.
“The defense forces continue to hold their positions on the left bank of the Dnieper River, in the Kherson region,” the General Staff declared through its official account on the social network Facebook on Sunday evening.
Previously, the spokesperson for the Southern Command, Natalia Humeniuk, had reported on theadvances of the Ukrainian Army, indicating that they had managed to advance between three and eight kilometers on the left bank of the river.
This progress in the region, which was occupied shortly after the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022 and partially recovered a year ago, considered a significant victory for kyivespecially given the stalemate experienced in recent weeks on the battlefront stretching from the Black Sea coast to Ukraine’s northeastern border.
The Dnieper River, which crosses Ukraine until it flows into the Black Sea, has been a graphic division in the southeastern area, marking the territories controlled by the opposing parties. The city of Kherson, located on the banks of this river, was recaptured by Ukrainian troops a year ago.
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has expressed with resignation that the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel has led to a reduction in the delivery of weapons to Ukraine, which has impacted the country’s counteroffensive against Russia..
Zelensky has acknowledged that weapons supplies have experienced a decrease and has pointed out that this situation is normal, since all countries are fighting for their survival and Ukraine also has the responsibility to protect itself. “Our supplies have decreased. This is life and it is normal, because we are all fighting to survive and we also have to protect ourselves,” Zelensky said, according to the agency. Bloomberg.
The Ukrainian president has expressed regret at the change in the West’s approach and has attributed the decline in aid to factors related to the Middle East and “other reasons”. He has warned that without continued support, Ukraine could regress in its efforts.
Zelensky has also highlighted the importance of the 155-millimeter projectiles needed by the Ukrainian Army, pointing out that they are the same ones required by Israeli forces.. “It is a key component that we need to stop the Russian invasion,” said the Ukrainian president.
Flow of refugees from Ukraine to other countries as of November 7, 2023 / Map: EA
UNHCR estimates that more than 29 million people have fled Ukraine since the start of the Russian military offensive, which it considers to be the fastest exodus in Europe since World War II.
He High Commissioner for Refugees estimates that More than 29 million people have fled Ukraine, since the beginning of the Russian military offensive, which considers that it is already the Fastest exodus in Europe since World War II. That is, more than 70.8% of the population –estimated at almost 41 million in 2021– would have left Ukrainian territory.
According to the latest data from UNHCR (2), 29,064,115 people have left Ukrainian territory as of November 7, 2023. By countries, 16.092.340 Ukrainian refugees have already arrived Poland (October 20), 2.852.395 a Russia (December 31, 2022), 3,807,995 a Hungary (November 5th), 3.552.595 a Romania (October 29th), 1.772.990 a Slovakia (October 15th), 969.130 a Moldavia (November 5) and 16.705 a Belarus (August 1st).
The High Commissioner for Refugees estimates that More than 5.8 million Ukrainian refugees have already been registered in European territory, while worldwide the number of people from Ukraine in the same situation reaches 6.2 million, due to the Russian invasion of his country.
On the other hand, UNHCR estimates up to 18,944,820 movements (and not of people) back to Ukraine who have recurrently crossed the border without establishing permanent residence back to Ukraine from February 28, 2022.
These border movements towards Ukrainian territory are highly volatile and unpredictable, and related to temporary return decisions. to visit their families or carry out procedures, among many others without being considered sustainable returns due to the war situation in the country.
References (1) Institute Study of War (ISW).
(2) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
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