Explosions sounded near the town of Novofedorivka, a seaside town located in annexed Crimea, Tuesday, August 9. Result: they left one dead and five injured, including a child, according to the Ukrainian authorities. The incident is not, however, linked to possible artillery fire or airstrikes.
In a statement, the Russian Defense Ministry said that “Aviation munitions had exploded in a protected storage area” from the Saki military airfield. In this region, which has remained touristic despite the conflict, “ITourists are not in danger. We ask you to keep calm”also affirmed a Russian deputy elected in this peninsula, Alexei Tcherniak. Here is what to remember from this day of conflict.
Three European countries deprived of Russian oil
At the same time, deliveries of Russian oil through Ukrainian territory to Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, member states of the European Union without access to the sea, were interrupted on 4 August, the Russian company responsible for transporting hydrocarbons announced on Tuesday.
By way of explanation, Transneft explained that the payment for the right of transit through Ukraine for the month of August, made on July 22, had been refused six days later because of the entry into force of certain sanctions against Russia. On the other hand, deliveries to Poland and Germany, through Belarus, “continue normally”assured Transneft.
Washington releases 89 million dollars to demine Ukraine
The United States has announced that it will devote 89 million dollars to help Ukraine destroy anti-personnel mines, posed according to them voluntarily by Russian soldiers in inhabited areas in the north of the country. This envelope, which will be used to finance around a hundred teams of deminers belonging to NGOs or specialized private companies, represents “emergency assistance to Ukraine to get rid of landmines and other explosive remnants of war”told the press an official of the State Department, which funds this program and wished to remain anonymous.
Moscow launches an Iranian satellite, under the worried gaze of Washington
Russia launched an Iranian observation satellite from Kazakhstan. For Tehran, it aims to monitor the country’s borders and improve agricultural production. But according to the United States, the Iranian space program is intended for more military than commercial purposes, with the American press claiming that this satellite could be used by Moscow to support its offensive in Ukraine. “Washington’s concern is above all the partnership that is being forged between Russia and Iran”, explained on franceinfo General Jean-Paul Palomerosformer Chief of Staff of the Air Force.