A shortage of generating capacity has arisen in the Ukrainian energy system. The government called on Ukrainians to reduce power consumption and not connect powerful electrical appliances.
In parallel with this, Russia shelled the Kherson region. Tyaginka and the regional center came under attack from the invaders — Kherson. There were casualties as a result of the terrorist attack carried out by the Russians.
About these and other main events on December 7 in Ukraine and the world — read the digest on Facts ICTV.
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Capacity deficit in the energy system of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers and the energy sector called on citizens of Ukraine to reduce electricity consumption due to a shortage of generating capacity in the energy system, said the head of the Ukrainian government Denis Shmygal.
— Decrease in temperature, emergency repairs, limited operation of solar power plants due to cloudy weather. All this has led to the fact that our energy system is now experiencing a power shortage. Ukrenergo is forced to attract emergency assistance from Europe. This is an emergency measure, and not always guaranteed. Therefore, now the government and energy workers are calling on everyone to reduce electricity consumption. Especially from 09:00 to 19:00, — he wrote.
The Prime Minister also called on citizens not to connect powerful electrical appliances at the same time and to transfer washing to the night hours, turning off the lights in unused rooms.
— Shopping centers, shops, restaurants can reduce the intensity of lighting of signs and display windows. Businesses can reconsider their production process from an energy efficiency perspective. All this will avoid the introduction of shutdown schedules. Responsible consumption of electricity for each of us — this is a light for everyone, — Shmygal emphasized.
About how to save energy at home — read the material on Facts ICTV.
Russian shelling of Kherson
About four in the morning on December 7, the Russians struck Kherson from the temporarily occupied left bank.
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According to eyewitnesses, explosions were heard in the city center.
Subsequently, the strikes on the regional center were confirmed by the head of the city military administration, Roman Mrochko.
According to him, enemy shells caused destruction to houses in the Ship district of the city.
RF strike on Tyaginka
At noon on December 7, the Russian army attacked Tyaginka, Kherson region. Four people were injured due to enemy fire.
A 67-year-old local resident was taken to the hospital in serious condition. Doctors are fighting for his life.
The remaining three wounded — A 63-year-old woman and men aged 53 and 37 — are in a state of moderate severity.
USA will increase production of 155 mm ammunition
The Pentagon plans to increase production of 155mm artillery shells by 500% over the next two years.
The need, according to Bloomberg, comes as the United States sells, borrows and gifts weapons to its allies around the world and faces shortages of ammunition, artillery shells and other weapons it might need in the event of war.
The publication notes that increased demand from US allies has led to a reduction in weapons production in the country.
Photo: Volodymyr Zelensky
Memorandum of the USA and Ukraine on the defense industry
Ukraine and the United States signed a Memorandum on joint production and exchange of technical data, said the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov.
Umerov noted that together with the Minister of Strategic Industries Alexander Kamyshin, they identified the development of the Ukrainian defense industry as one of their work priorities.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Ermak, in turn, said that the Memorandum defines the localization of the defense industry in Ukraine. Production facilities must be built in Ukraine to provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with the necessary weapons in the areas of air defense, production of critical ammunition, as well as repair and maintenance.
In turn, Kamyshin said that Ukraine had received agreements with two leading US companies on joint production of 155-mm ammunition in Ukraine.
Special border mode
The Cabinet of Ministers established a special border regime and prohibited free entry, stay, residence, movement of persons and carrying out work not related to defense or protection of the state border within the land plots provided for permanent use to military units of the State Border Service for the construction, arrangement and maintenance of engineering and technical facilities. and fortifications, fences, border markers, border clearings, communications.
The corresponding government decision was made during a meeting on December 7.
In addition, the procedure for issuing permits for entry, stay, residence, work and access to the border strip has been determined.
Annexation of part of Guyana by Venezuela
On the evening of December 6, the unrecognized President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro announced the annexation of the Guyana-Essequibo region and the declaration of the western part of Guyana as the new 24th state of his country.
The President of Venezuela ordered the development of a law recognizing the new state — Guyana-Essequibo, where Venezuelan national passports will be issued to English-speaking residents.
He also ordered companies to begin extracting minerals and oil in the resource-rich region, as well as creating a special military unit there.
What does the annexation of part of Guyana by Venezuela mean — read the material on Facts ICTV.
British sanctions against Russians
The UK imposed sanctions against two Russians for their involvement, according to London, in interfering in the country's internal affairs through malicious actions in the cyber sphere.
The British Treasury document names them — Andrey Korints and Ruslan Peretyatko.
According to the department, they are members of the Callisto Group (Star Blizzard) cyber group and “participate or have participated in cyber activities, including (…) the preparation of targeted phishing campaigns and related activities which led to unauthorized access and theft of confidential data”.
A press release from the British Foreign Office notes that, according to London, Callisto Group may be subordinate to the FSB.
Fire at an electrical plant in Moscow
A fire broke out in the Russian capital Moscow — electric plant is on.
As eyewitnesses note, thick black smoke is pouring out of the building on Elektrozavodskaya Street, firefighters are heading to the scene.
Local media write that the fire started on the first floor of the paint shop, which is located in a factory for the production of reinforced concrete products and metal structures.
The area of the fire so far is 50 square meters. Preliminary, no casualties.
