On the night of June 20, the Russians shelled one of DTEK’s thermal power plants, Ukraine and the European Commission extended the visa-free transport regime for a year, and the EU ambassadors agreed on the 14th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation due to aggression against Ukraine.
For more information about the main events of June 17, read the ICTV Facts material.
- Shelling of a thermal power plant
- 14th package of EU sanctions against the Russian Federation
- Accident in Poland
- Romania transfers Patriot air defense system to Ukraine
- Extension of transport visa-free regime
- USA will suspend missile supplies to EU Patriot
- Germany donated equipment to Ukraine for repairing electrical networks
- President Zelensky held the Headquarters
Shelling of a thermal power plant
On the night of June 20, the Russians fired at one of DTEK’s thermal power plants. Three power engineers were wounded.
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As the company reported, as a result of an enemy attack, the equipment of the thermal power plant was seriously damaged. Energy workers are currently working to eliminate the consequences of the attack.
DTEK noted that this is the seventh massive attack on the company’s thermal power plants over the past three months.
14th package of EU sanctions against the Russian Federation
The ambassadors of the European Union countries agreed on the 14th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, in response to Russian aggression against Ukraine.
— This package introduces targeted new measures and maximizes the impact of existing sanctions by closing loopholes — reports the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen commented on the new sanctions against Russia.
— This harsh package will continue to deprive Russia of access to key technologies. It will deprive Russia of further energy income. Will fight Putin's shadow fleet and shadow banking network abroad, — she wrote online X.
Accident in Poland
In Poland, in the Lublin Voivodeship, an accident occurred involving a bus carrying 47 Ukrainian citizens. As a result of the accident, 8 people were injured, among them — one minor.
A bus with Ukrainians slid into a ditch and turned over on its side.
Photo: Lublin police
According to law enforcement officials, it was a Polish bus that was heading from Kyiv to Warsaw. The driver of the transport was not intoxicated, he was sober.
Romania hands over Patriot air defense system to Ukraine
Romania's Supreme Defense Council (CSAT) decided to transfer one Patriot air defense system to Ukraine.
— Given the significant deterioration of the security situation in Ukraine as a result of persistent and massive Russian attacks on civilians and infrastructure, especially energy infrastructure, as well as the regional consequences of this situation, in particular for the security of Romania, the Council members, in close coordination with members of the bloc, decided to transfer the Patriot system to Ukraine , — CSAT says.
The head of the Presidential Office, Adriy Ermak, in his Telegram channel has already thanked Romania for this decision in the usual manner, having previously written that there will be more Patriot.
Extension of transport visa-free regime
Ukraine and the European Commission have extended the transport visa-free regime for a year with the possibility of its automatic extension until the end of 2025.
Cargo transportation from Ukraine to the EU and from the European Union to Ukraine will no longer require special permits.
The updated agreement also provides for a number of mutual obligations regarding the availability of licenses for transportation and marking of trucks.
Visa-free imports contribute to imports, which grew by 44%. These are, in particular, goods and components necessary for Ukrainian manufacturers to establish the production process.
USA will suspend missile supplies to EU Patriot
On Thursday, June 20, the White House confirmed that the United States will give priority to the supply of anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine over other countries that have placed relevant orders.
In particular, we are talking about missiles for the Patriot and NASAMS installations.
Photo: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked his American counterpart for giving Ukraine priority in the supply of air defense systems, which are critically needed to repel Russian attacks.
— These additional air defense capabilities will protect Ukrainian cities and people. I thank President Biden for the critical support we discussed during our recent meeting in Italy. The partnership between Ukraine and the United States is strong and unshakable. Together we protect life from terror and aggression, — he wrote on the social network X.
Germany donated equipment to Ukraine for repairing electrical networks
Germany handed over to Ukraine two more Mercedec-Benz Arocs vehicles with a crane for carrying out repairs on electrical networks.
This became a new batch as part of the overall energy package from Berlin in the amount of 2.3 million euros.
The new batch will go to Zaporozhye, Cherkassy, as well as the Nikolaev and Kharkov regions, where the infrastructure was hit harder than others by Russian shelling.
Some of the cars have already been delivered to Ukraine and are helping energy workers in the Kharkov, Nikolaev, and Ternopil regions.
President Zelensky held a Bet
President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky held a meeting of the Headquarters, and instructed the government to immediately present an incentive program to stimulate solar generation and energy storage in Ukraine.
The President instructed the government to facilitate the installation of solar panels in schools and hospitals and other institutions and to develop loans for solar panels for Ukrainians.
— So that this would be an analogue of the 5-7-9 program, but 0% per annum for citizens, — Zelensky said in an evening address.
Zelensky noted that now all structures must work harmoniously so that Ukraine enters the heating season prepared, at the level of each community.
