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War in Ukraine: what to remember from Monday November 13
War in Ukraine: what to remember from Monday November 13 – (Franceinfo)
19/20 takes stock of the information from the last 24 hours in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Ukraine knows its 627th day of conflict, Monday November 13. Ukrainians trained in France, 8 billion euros in German aid and a gloomy prediction from Volodymyr Zelensky… Here is what we should remember from this day.
Image of the day: military training for Ukrainians on French soil
In an undisclosed location, the French army is training Ukrainian civilians who will soon be mobilized. The maneuvers take place in trenches, as on a war field. Animal corpses are also present, to get used to the smells. In total, around 7,000 Ukrainian civilians who have no military experience have been trained in France, but also in Poland, since the start of the war.
Today’s figure: 8 billion euros
Germany’s military aid to Ukraine amounts to 8 billion euros, which is twice as much as was initially planned. Germany becomes the leading European contributor to this war effort, at a time when Ukraine is demanding arms and ammunition from its neighbors.
Quote of the day: “Ukraine must prepare for Russian strikes on infrastructure”
Volodymyr Zelensky predicts difficult months. “Ukraine must prepare for Russian strikes on infrastructure this winter“. During the winter of 2022, Russian bombings took place on energy networks. Millions of people could find themselves without electricity or heating for long months. Unlike the previous year, Ukraine now has anti-aircraft defenses. -Patriot air shield A shield that further reassures the population.