Russia does not abandon aggressive actions against Ukraine, so during the day the enemy attacked Kherson and the region, and also launched drones into the Khmelnytsky region. In addition, as a result of the actions of the invaders, the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant was de-energized.
However, Ukraine continues to push back the invaders and has already been able to seize the initiative from the Russian Federation in the Black Sea.
What happened in Ukraine and the world during the day on November 16, 2023 – read the material on the ICTV Facts website.
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- Russian attack on Kherson and region
- Shelling of Khmelnytsky region
- Increase in casualties in Selidovo
- Blackout at Zaporizhzhya NPP
- Zelensky's statements
- Developments on the border with Poland
Russian attack on Kherson and region
The Russian Federation launched a massive strike on Belozerka, Kherson region, resulting in one death and four more injuries. Residential buildings and a grocery store were also damaged in the attack.
— A critical infrastructure facility was also destroyed. Now Belozerka and the surrounding villages are without power supply,” the message says.
In addition, in the evening the Russian army covers Kherson with massive fire, as a result of which three casualties are already known. Among them are a 15-year-old girl and her 52-year-old relative.
Shelling of the Khmelnitsky region
On the morning of November 16 The Russian Federation attacked the Khmelnitsky region with drones – the debris of one of them fell on a truck and food warehouses. The truck driver suffered minor injuries.
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On the territory of food warehouses, debris damaged the roof, windows of a workshop and a three-story building, and seven containers for storing vegetable oil.
Increase in casualties in Selidovo
On the afternoon of November 16, from under the rubble of a four-story building partially destroyed by a missile attack in Selidovo, Donetsk region They recovered the body of the fourth victim.
Photo: MVS
Blackout at Zaporizhzhya NPP
At the seized Zaporozhye nuclear power plant due to the incompetent actions of the occupiers and Rosatom employees There was a partial blackout. The blackout occurred on November 14 at the sixth power unit.
Diesel generators and security systems, which started due to a partial blackout, worked for 1.5 hours.
“At that time, the occupying management of the station was finding out the reasons for the blackout and deciding what to do with the consequences that led to their incompetent actions,” Energoatom notes.
Zelensky's statements
President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky noted during his video message that Our air defense capabilities are growing, but three regions need more systems.
— Cities like Kharkov, regions like Donetsk region and Zaporozhye require more systems, more security. All our diplomats, our entire state have this task. “I thank everyone who is effective in this,” Zelensky added.
Also Zelensky, during an online speech at the summit of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC), said that Ukraine was able to seize the initiative from the Russian Federation in the Black Sea.
“We were able to seize the initiative from Russia in the Black Sea and created such security conditions that force the aggressor to flee from the eastern part of the water area and try to hide warships. For the first time in the world, it was in the Black Sea that a fleet of naval drones began to operate,” he emphasized.
Developments on the border with Poland
Poland did not agree on Ukraine’s proposals regarding the situation with the carriers’ strike. The parties continue to search for solutions that would resolve this issue.
In addition, information appeared in the media that The EU may punish Poland for blocking the border with Ukraine.
According to an official from the European Commission, the Polish authorities are obliged under EU law to ensure the free movement of trucks from Ukraine through the so-called solidarity corridors.
There are no official comments regarding measures that could be taken against the Polish authorities, as negotiations with Poland and Ukraine continue.
