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War in Ukraine: three things to remember from November 7
19/20 takes stock of the information from the last 24 hours in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. – (Franceinfo)
19/20 takes stock of the information from the last 24 hours in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Ukraine is experiencing its 621st day of conflict, Tuesday November 7. Ukrainian soldiers in the ranks of the Russian army, 17 Ukrainian drones shot down and a possible postponement of the presidential elections in Ukraine… Here is what you should remember from this day.
Image of the day: Ukrainian soldiers in the ranks of the Russian army
Among the images of the day, there is that of these Ukrainian soldiers who take an oath to change sides and fight in the ranks of the Russian army. This is what a Russian press agency announces which publishes images. Men reportedly surrendered to the Russian army or were taken prisoner and then volunteered to change sides. In this affair, some Ukrainian newspapers accuse Russia of not respecting the Geneva Convention.
The number of the day : 17 Ukrainian drones
This is the number of Ukrainian drones that the Russian army claims to have shot down over the Black Sea and Crimea. The anti-aircraft defense reportedly shot down 9 drones and intercepted 8 others. However, the debris which fell on two localities caused a fire, which injured a resident.
Quote of the day: “I think this is not the time for elections”
“I think now is not the time for elections”declared Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky when asked about a possible election in March 2024. He cites the risk of divisions inherent in an electoral campaign with organizational problems.