In Ukraine, since last month, repeated large-scale missile attacks by the Russian military have destroyed infrastructure facilities such as power plants and substations, forcing planned power outages and continuing serious power shortages.
On the 23rd, the Russian military launched a missile attack targeting thermal power plants and substations in various parts of Ukraine, causing emergency power outages nationwide. repeated missile attacks.
Due to the attack, Ukraine is facing a serious power shortage, and the Ukrainian state-owned power company announced on the 29th that 30% of the power in the country was short and rolling blackouts were continuing.
The governor of the western province of Vinnitsa said on Sunday that 18,000 people were affected by the shutdown of the hot water supply for heating in one of the province's cities after a Russian military attack on a thermal power plant. , He clarified that he is accelerating the restoration work and setting up a base where he can keep warm.
The Ukrainian government has indicated that the Russian military is planning another missile attack next week, and has stepped up its vigilance against further attacks aimed at infrastructure facilities.
Meanwhile, in eastern Ukraine, the pro-Russian leader of Bakhmut, one of the Ukrainian strongholds in the Donetsk region, said on the 28th that "Russian troops have successfully advanced and the siege is near." A high-ranking official said on the 29th, "The Russian army has suffered many casualties trying to enter Bakhmut," and the fierce battle between the two sides continues.
U.S. to provide Ukrainian assistance equivalent to approximately 7.3 billion yen, including transformers
The US State Department announced on the 29th that it will provide Ukraine with $53 million in energy security assistance, equivalent to approximately 7.3 billion yen.
This was announced by Secretary of State Brinken at a meeting held in Romania with the participation of the foreign ministers of the G7 = seven major countries, specifically providing transformers, breakers and vehicles.
According to the State Department, the Russian military has stepped up attacks on Ukrainian power-related infrastructure facilities since early last month, and more than 30% of facilities in Ukraine have been damaged so far.
The State Department said the Russian attacks were "influencing Ukrainian military operations and attempting to undermine the resolve of the Ukrainian people by preventing access to vital energy for the local population during the winter months." Analyzing.