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War in Ukraine: three things to remember from November 8
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 662nd day of conflict, Wednesday November 8. Strikes on Donetskthe cry for helpOlena Zelenska and 200 million euros in aid… Here is what you should remember from this day.
Image of the day: strikes on Donetsk
Among the strong images to remember, there are these strikes which affected Donetska city located in the west of the country, under Russian control. In the few images available, we can see gutted walls and destroyed roofs. But above all, civilian buildings were targeted, particularly residential buildings. According to the mayor of the town, there are six dead and around ten injured. The Russians blame the Ukrainians. kyiv does not comment.
Lquote of the day: “Don’t forget Ukraine!”
Olena Zelenskathe wife of the Ukrainian president, says: “Don’t forget Ukraine! Be careful, Vladimir Putin will not stop at the borders of the former Soviet Republic.” The Ukrainian First Lady spoke to our colleagues at The Express. In Paris, she reiterated this message on Wednesday evening. She states: “Military aid to Ukraine is coming too slowly. Europe must no longer turn a blind eye.”
Le number of the day: 200 million euros
This is the amount of aid from France to Ukraine. This is a support fund which should allow Ukraine to purchase French military equipment. This is a new long-term strategy, a bilateral relationship. For its part, Europe is still struggling to agree on massive aid of 20 billion euros which would be intended for the Ukrainians.