2024-09-04 03:18:40
There is concern in Ukraine after a deadly rocket attack on the city of Poltava – one of the most consequential since Russia’s war of aggression began two and a half years ago. According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, the number of victims rose to 51 dead and 271 injured by evening hours. More people are under the rubble and rescue workers are working at full speed. In particular, a building belonging to the Military Ministry of Communications and Information in Poltava was destroyed – many victims were said to be soldiers.
Russian forces may have used Iskander missiles in the attack on the city, 280 kilometers east of Kiev. Even though this attack had even more devastating consequences: the attack on cities and civilian objects is a daily bitter experience for people in Ukraine – the university in the capital of the northeastern region of Sumy was destroyed by Another air raid that night.
Zelenskyj is also calling for permission to use long-range weapons in Russia
In light of the tragedy in Poltava, Zelensky reiterated his call for the West to authorize the use of long-range weapons against military targets on Russian territory as quickly as possible. “Russian attacks will become impossible if we are able to destroy civilian launch pads where they are, as well as Russian military airfields and related logistics,” Zelensky said in the address. your daily video.
The Ukrainian leader thanked neighboring Romania for its announcement that it would supply a battery of the Patriot anti-aircraft system. Zelensky said he also spoke on the phone with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and talked to him about the need for more anti-aircraft systems and long-range weapons.
Government reshuffle in Kyiv
Zelensky also announced a reorganization of the government in order to manage the foreign and domestic policy challenges of the coming autumn. One of the biggest problems is supplying the population with energy in the cold season – the country’s electricity and heating networks have been severely damaged by frequent Russian attacks. Ukrainians have had to live with frequent power cuts.
Several ministers have already submitted their resignations. According to media reports, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is also threatened with resignation. So Prime Minister Denys Schmyhal should be in office.
The three resignations they announced first included the resignation of the minister responsible for the arms industry and the heads of departments for justice and the environment. The head of the State Property Fund, which is responsible for the private sector, also wants to leave the office. Later, the resignations of the deputy heads of government Olha Stefanischyna and Iryna Wereshchuk also became known. Vereshchuk is responsible for refugee issues, Stefanishyna for Ukraine’s European integration. According to reports, he should take another position in the government.
The situation at the front is difficult
Meanwhile, Ukrainian troops at the front are under pressure. According to the evening situation report from the Ukrainian General Staff, there are 200 soldiers again. The main target of Russian attack attempts was the small town of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, where only 60 attacks were reported. In the region, the Russian military has been more prepared in recent weeks due to their personnel and superior equipment and air power.
Ukraine accuses Russia of shooting prisoners of war
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office accused Russian troops of killing more prisoners of war. The command announced on its Telegram channel that investigations have begun into the shooting of three Ukrainians in Toretsk district in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine. According to available information, Ukrainians came out of the bunker with their hands raised. “The perpetrators placed them face down on the ground and shot them immediately in the back,” the order wrote, referring to videos circulating online.
That will be important on Wednesday
In addition to the upcoming government reshuffle, a visit from Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris is also expected in Kiev. The government in Dublin announced that it will meet with President Zelensky in Kiev today. Ireland wants to provide around 36 million euros for humanitarian aid and reconstruction of Ukraine.
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