Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities do not stop. In particular, on the night of December 20 in Kherson, nine people were injured during shelling by strike drones, including four children.
Russian troops do not give up their intentions to dislodge the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the left bank of the Dnieper, Kherson region. The occupiers carried out 29 assaults, which did not bring any success, and suffered significant losses.
In occupied Mariupol, the Russians radically strengthened the arrangement and organization of security of military bases after regular explosions occurred there. The occupiers installed new cameras and additional surveillance towers.
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What happened in Ukraine and the world during the day on December 20, 2023 – read the material on the ICTV Facts website.
- Attack on Kherson
- The situation on the left bank of the Dnieper
- Strengthening security of bases in occupied Mariupol
- Shelling of the Dnepropetrovsk region
- Grant from the European Union
- Blockade of the border with Poland
- EU sanctions against the Russian Federation
Attack on Kherson
As a result of the drone attack in Kherson, nine people were injured, including four minor children. Air defense forces destroyed drones launched by the Russian army, but strikes were recorded.
Among the victims: a 28-year-old woman and her three daughters, who were hospitalized with shell shock and blast injuries. Four more adults and a 13-year-old child were examined by doctors at the scene.
However, there were also hits in the center of Kherson. An educational institution, citizens' homes and garages came under attack. A pre-trial investigation has been launched into violation of the laws and customs of war.
The situation on the left bank of the Dnieper
The occupiers do not give up their intentions to drive out Ukrainian units from the left bank of the Dnieper. In the Kherson region, the enemy carried out 29 unsuccessful assault operations, received a worthy rebuff and suffered significant losses, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces informs.
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According to the General Staff, Ukrainian defenders are firmly holding the defense, holding their positions and inflicting fire defeat on the Russian occupiers who are based in the Kherson region.
Photo: General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Strengthening security of bases in occupied Mariupol
The Russian army has radically strengthened the arrangement and organization of security of military bases in occupied Mariupol after the explosions, said advisor to the mayor Pyotr Andryushchenko.
The occupiers installed new cameras, additional surveillance towers and attached barbed wire to the fences. Andryushchenko noted that the corresponding actions were carried out at all Russian military bases.
Shelling of the Dnepropetrovsk region
In the evening, Ukrainian soldiers shot down an enemy missile over the Dnieper region. However, the Russian occupiers attacked Nikopol, Marganets, Pokrovskaya rural and Mirovskaya communities.
In total, 11 kamikaze drones were launched across the Nikopol region and five artillery attacks were carried out. According to information from the Dnepropetrovsk Police Department, two guys were injured as a result of the attack in Nikopol — 21 and 22 years old.
11 private houses, 8 outbuildings, cars, a transport stop, and a power line were damaged there. In the Mirovskaya community, an outbuilding and two cars were damaged.
Grant from the European Union
Ukraine received a grant from the European Union in the amount of €150 million in financial assistance as part of the rapid recovery program.
According to the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, the grant will help restore critical facilities, transport infrastructure, and utility facilities. The second tranche of €100 million is expected in the first quarter of 2024.
Blockade of the border with Poland
Ukraine will feel a significant blow to the state budget due to the border blockade by Polish activists and farmers, which has lasted for more than a month. The state will lose about $160 million from a drop in exports and $700 million from a decrease in imports.
The National Bank of Ukraine believes that losses could reach $1.5 billion in two months. They note that import losses are due to a higher dependence on road transportation when compared with exports.
Photo: GPSU
EU sanctions against the Russian Federation
The Baltic countries, in particular Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia, signed a joint declaration on a unified regional implementation of European Union sanctions against Russia and Belarus in order to reduce the risks of circumvention of restrictions.
According to the document, it is necessary to ensure unified customs control and exchange of information, and the authorities of the Baltic countries must adopt a regional approach no later than January 31, 2024. This is necessary to undermine Russia's ability to wage war against Ukraine.
