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EXCLUSIVE At least half of Ukraine's thermal power capacity hit by Russian strikes - minister Russian air attacks have hit at least half of Ukraine's thermal generation capacity causing billions of dollars of damage since Oct. 10, though not all those power units have stopped working completely, Ukraine's energy minister said on Friday. Register"This week, they targeted a number of thermal generation (plants)," Galushchenko said. Ukraine had lost 4000MW in generating capacity as a result of the strikes, he said.and limited electricity use this week so energy companies could repair power facilities hit by a wave of Russian air strikes. NUCLEAR BACKGROUNDHe said he saw no signs of progress towards a deal involving Russia, Ukraine and the U.N. nuclear watchdog on resolving the situation at the plant, Europe's biggest nuclear power station.Asked if he saw progress towards an agreement, Galushchenko said: "Not at this stage." Read more:
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In this soup, broccoli stems cook with the potatoes and are pureed to form a creamy base, while broccoli florets add texture to the finished dish. Read more >> Russia-Ukraine live updates: Ukraine to restrict electrical supplyDramatic CCTV footage shows the moment a strike hit the city council building in Russia-held Ener hodar, Ukraine. About damn time that Ukraine starts destroying the same shit that Russia is trying to destroy the entire Ukraine They were only supposed to blow the bloody doors off! We must stand with Ukraine. The world is in serious trouble if we do not. Send them all the money we can print I stand w/Ukraine, LGBTQR+, BLM, free hormone blockers starting at puberty, open borders, no guns, Beto, NATO, more lockdowns, vaccine mandates, democracy & freedom. Putin enacts martial law in annexed regions of UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin declared martial law in the recently annexed regions of Ukraine and partial martial law in other areas of Russia as his war in Ukraine rages. Seems redundant. The military took over those areas. Isn't that 'martial' enough? Why would he need that if they all adore him? Russia Denies Using Iranian Drones. Ukraine Has Downed 200+Ukraine destroyed 223 Iranian kamikaze drones Russia used to attack Ukrainian cities and towns. Yet, Russia says it’s only using its drones with its own markings - false, rebranding and repainting does not hide the manufacturer. Putin declares martial law in four illegally annexed Ukrainian regionsThe dramatic escalation by Russian President Vladimir Putin was made after days of brutal strikes across Ukraine. NBC News’ Cal Perry, former Zelenskyy adviser Igor Novikov and MSNBC military analyst Barry McCaffrey discuss the latest news from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This war was completely avoidable. He can't do that since it isn't his territory. Declaring something doesn't make it so. Ukrainians will fight against the Russian invaders to the end of time. Zelensky accuses Russia of plotting to blow up dam to flood Kherson region of southern Ukraine‘SAME AS WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION’: In his nightly video address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of mining Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant upriver from Kherson with the intent of blowing the dam to flood a large area of southern Ukraine as its troops are forced to… Russia will kill more Ukrainians because little man can’t win! At the end Putin will be left with NOTHING! French diplomat calls nuclear energy key to 'independence' from Russia, defends criticism of Ukraine supportFrance held roles as both presidents of the Europ ean Union at the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine as well as of the U.N. Secur ity Council in September. Well, I never....! 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German Galushchenko told Reuters in an interview that Ukraine may need electricity imports to get through the winter after attacks that had struck 30-40% of power infrastructure and traders were already holding negotiations with suppliers.Ukraine to restrict electrical supply after Russia knocks out power plants Link Share to Twitter Email this article Ukraine will start restricting electricity supplies across the country on Thursday after Russia knocked out more power plants, a senior aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Kyrylo Tymoshenko, said on Wednesday.Martial law in the Russian context gives the military sweeping powers, including the right of the military to set up roadblocks and search vehicles, detain those who violate curfew or refuse to show documentation, commandeer civilian vehicles and other property, with proper compensation, and the suspension of some civil liberties, according to RIA Novosti.newspaper reported on October 19 that it costs Ukraine more to shoot down the Iranian drones than it does for Russia to deploy them. Moscow stepped up its strikes last week using missiles and loitering munitions to target Kyiv and major infrastructure in what Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin said was payback for a Ukrainian attack on a bridge to annexed Crimea. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.m.com Register "It's quite a lot of capacity."Shelling continues to claim the lives of civilians. I can tell you that it's.m..9m) …" “The estimated cost to Ukraine stands at more than $28. ... at least half of thermal generation capacity, even more," Galushchenko said, when asked about the scale of the damage. He said he believed that Russia, whose invasion of Ukraine is nearing the eight-month mark, now planned to destroy the entire energy system, though he emphasised that the system was still functioning stably. if this is not done, you should prepare for temporary blackouts," Tymoshenko wrote in a Telegram post. "This week, they targeted a number of thermal generation (plants)," Galushchenko said. Censorship will be implemented, restricting what information civilians can share. Ukraine had lost 4000MW in generating capacity as a result of the strikes, he said. "I think that Vladimir Putin finds himself in an incredibly difficult position. For decades, they've been spending billions of dollars on their military-industrial complex, and in the end, they went to bow to Tehran to get rather simple drones and missiles," Zelenskyy said. Earlier this week towns and cities restricted power supplies and limited electricity use this week so energy companies could repair power facilities hit by a wave of Russian air strikes. "We see that they targeted a number of new (facilities), but also they shelled (facilities) which had been already shelled before to destroy them absolutely," he said. "They're not gonna do that," he added -ABC News' Molly Nagle Putin announces he is imposing martial law in four occupied Ukrainian territories Link Share to Twitter Email this article Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he will impose martial law in four Ukrainian territories occupied by Russian forces — Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporozhye. Residents who don't comply with a curfew or refuse to show documentation may be detained for 30 days maximum. Five energy workers have been killed and 11 wounded in attacks since Oct. 10, his ministry says. Marital law grants Russia’s authorities huge powers over the civilian population in the regions it is imposed. NUCLEAR BACKGROUND Galushchenko spoke in English throughout the interview, dressed in casual military style clothing in the airy, Soviet-era offices of the energy ministry in Kyiv. "I think it's another sign of Putin's desperation," Blinken said in an interview with George Stephanopoulos on ABC News. 6 when Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, two senior officials from Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards, and an official from the Supreme National Security Council visited Moscow,” Reuters reported. He has served as energy minister since April 2021 and earlier was vice president at Energoatom, the state nuclear company that has surged to prominence during the war as fears have mounted around the Russian-occupied nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia. The decree, which Putin announced during a televised meeting with his security council, will now be sent to be rubber stamped by Russia’s upper chamber of parliament, the Federation Council. He said he saw no signs of progress towards a deal involving Russia, Ukraine and the U.N. 19, 2022. Partial martial law was instituted in other areas of Russia as well, with the extent of measures decreasing the farther away from the border with Ukraine they are located. nuclear watchdog on resolving the situation at the plant, Europe's biggest nuclear power station. Russian forces have occupied the plant in southern Ukraine since shortly after Moscow's invasion but it is still operated by its Ukrainian staff. Putin’s decree includes other points ordering the rest of Russia itself put into various levels of"readiness. Kyiv and Moscow have accused each other of shelling the facility, risking a nuclear disaster. In the central and southern federal districts, which include Moscow and the majority of Russia's population, a level of high alert was declared, which mainly entails the selective inspection of vehicles. Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has held talks in Moscow and Kyiv in an effort to secure agreement on a safety and security protection zone around the plant. All other Russians regions are put on a"basic level of readiness. Asked if he saw progress towards an agreement, Galushchenko said: "Not at this stage." "I see that there were some messages from Rafael this week, that he again wants to discuss the framework of an agreement. -ABC News' Anastasia Bagaeva and Patrick Reevell Russian civilians to evacuate Kherson Link Share to Twitter Email this article Russia has announced the mass evacuation of civilians from the key city of Kherson, as well as all of its civilian occupation administration there. “At the same time, I must say that at present, no measures are being introduced to limit the normal rhythm of the city’s life,” said Moscow's mayor, Sergey Sobyanin. I don't know, maybe something changed in the Russian position, but I do not believe (in) any possibility to agree with Russia," he said. Asked at what point it would be too dangerous for Ukrainian staff to continue working at the plant, he said: "This point is a nuclear accident," explaining that they had a responsibility to carry on as they could not be replaced by Russia. In his first public remarks since his appointment, he said the situation around Kherson was already “extremely difficult. An evacuation of the plant's "thousands" of workers would therefore only happen "several hours before (a) real catastrophe," Galushchenko said. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters. Gavriil Grigorov/AP Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to Samara Region Governor Dmitry Azarov during their meeting in Moscow, Russia, on Oct.com Register Reporting by Max Hunder; Writing by Tom Balmforth; Editing by Timothy Heritage Our Standards: .