The Kyiv police have already launched a criminal investigation into the situation of closed bomb shelters during the nighttime missile attack on the capital, in accordance with Part 2 of Article 367 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which deals with official negligence that causes serious consequences. As part of the investigation, those responsible will be identified and held accountable. Additionally, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and the National Police will regularly inspect the accessibility and condition of bomb shelters in all settlements of the country. The Minister of Internal Affairs also stated that closed bomb shelters during wartime are not just a sign of indifference, but a crime. Shelters must be open 24 hours a day, as this is a matter of life and death. He emphasized that this is not an exaggeration.
The main news for today is that UAVs attacked the Afipsk refinery in Krasnodar Krai and an unknown UAV crashed into the territory of the Ilya refinery in the Kuban. Ukraine has received a grant of $1.25 billion from the United States to be used for labor and social assistance. Norway will provide Ukraine with military, humanitarian and civilian assistance totaling about €7 billion over five years. The United States has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine which includes air defense systems, man-portable air defense systems, ammunition and missiles. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has ordered 300 additional medium-range reconnaissance drones of the Vector type for the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the German company Quantum-Systems GmbH. Lastly, Russia is the bottom.
Today I had the privilege of visiting Odesa on a work trip. I was able to thank the soldiers who are defending the region and the whole of Ukraine. I visited a hospital and met with the wounded defenders, wishing them a speedy recovery. I was honored to present state awards and thank the doctors for their hard work. I held a meeting with the regional leadership, military, and law enforcement to discuss the security and social situation in the region. We discussed how to strengthen the defense and economic issues, jobs, and social security. I also held an offsite meeting of the Staff to discuss the situation at the front. I thank all of the soldiers who are currently fighting for Ukraine and all those who are working for our country. Thank you, Odesa, for this day! Glory to Ukraine!
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has purchased an additional 300 medium-range Vector reconnaissance drones from the German company Quantum-Systems GmbH for the Armed Forces. The Vector is highly agile, can detect enemy targets in any weather conditions, can reach speeds of up to 72 km/h, and has a long flight time.
John Kirby has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, which will include rockets for the Patriot air defense system, AIM-7 Sparrow missiles, Stinger surface-to-air missiles, Avenger surface-to-air missiles, munitions for M142 HIMARS, 105 and 155 millimeter caliber projectiles for artillery, 105 millimeter caliber projectiles for tanks, precision aircraft munitions, unguided Zuni aircraft missiles, munitions for unmanned aerial vehicles, AT-4 grenade launchers, 30 million rounds of ammunition, demining systems, night vision devices, spare parts, and various field equipment.
In Lviv, a student in the eighth grade has been hospitalized with a chest wound and is currently undergoing surgery. The press service of the mayor's office reported that three students from the same school discovered a weapon at one of their homes and were examining it when it accidentally discharged and injured their classmate in the chest.
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