Russia continues to wage an aggressive war against Ukraine and shell peaceful cities. Thus, the invaders attacked Kupyansk, Kharkov region, resulting in deaths and injuries. The situation at the front remains tense, but under control.
In Russia, it was loud in three regions, in particular, the oil terminal in the Leningrad region was under attack. He was attacked by a Ukrainian-made drone.
- “Bavovna” in Russia
- Shelling of Kupyansk
- Situation at the front
- Announcement of aid from France
- Approval of the resolution by the European Parliament
- Border blocking by farmers
What happened in Ukraine and the world in a day on January 18, 2024 — read the material on the website Facts ICTV.
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“Bavovna” in Russia
In the Moscow, Leningrad and Belgorod regions of the Russian Federation on the night of January 18 explosions thundered. Later, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported an attack by Ukrainian drones on an oil terminal in the Leningrad region.
In particular, the Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine Alexander Kamyshin reported that an oil depot in St. Petersburg was attacked by a Ukrainian drone.
And the Main Intelligence Directorate stated that the drone attack on an oil depot in St. Petersburg indicates a “new quality” means of destruction.
We traditionally do not confirm or deny, but simply state. “Bavovna” was in the Leningrad region before, but this time this is a new quality of “Bavovna” – both in terms of geography and in terms of weapons. And yes, the enemy has reason to worry about his military facilities, which are stationed on the territory of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, — intelligence said.
Shelling of Kupyansk
About 08:40 January 18 Russian military attacked Kupyansk, Kharkov region.
The occupants entered an apartment building.
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57-year-old woman, caught under the rubble, died instantly.
The body of the deceased was recovered by rescuers.
57-year-old and 61-year-old men were injured.
Situation at the front
The Russian army is concentrating its main efforts on ousting Ukrainian units from the Kupyansky forest and capturing the village of Sinkovka, Kupyansky district, Kharkov region.
In general, the situation in the Kupyansk direction remains tense. The enemy does not stop conducting active assault operations and carrying out intense fire destruction.
“The enemy concentrated his main efforts on displacing our units from the Kupyansky forest and capturing Sinkovka,” said the commander of the Ground Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Alexander Syrsky.
According to him, despite the difficult situation in the Kupyansk direction, we are holding the line and destroying the enemy.
Announcement of aid from France
French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced the delivery of approximately 50 AASM Hammer guided bombs per month starting in January for a year.
According to him, these medium-range projectiles will be able to adapt to Soviet-class aircraft such as the MiG and Su that Ukraine uses.
He said that his country would supply more shells to Ukraine and transfer guided bombs every month for a year.
Approval of the resolution by the European Parliament
The European Parliament has approved a resolution calling on the European Council to review Hungary for persistent violations of EU values.
— Positive news. Progress in this matter is actually lightning fast. Only 10 days passed from the submission of his petition to the adoption of the common position of the European Parliament. Now it’s up to the EU member countries,” wrote Member of the European Parliament from Finland Petri Sarvamaa on Twitter.
Border blocking by farmers
Romanian protesters blocked the Halmeu-Dyakovo checkpoint in Transcarpathia.
According to customs officers, the movement of trucks leaving Ukraine has been suspended in order to prevent blocking the passage of passenger cars.
The timing of the blocking is not yet known.
– Currently about 10 trucks are waiting to leave Ukraine, and 607 t/s in єCherzi. Over the past 24 hours, the following were issued and cleared: for exit from Ukraine – 138 t/s, for entry – 105 t/s, customs officers report.
The Border Service of Ukraine reports that this is the third checkpoint blocked by protesters.
