Ukraine war briefing: Nato chief warns of harshest winter' in a decade as Russian attacks cut power in Kharkiv
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Ukraine war briefing: Nato chief warns of harshest winter' in a decade as Russian attacks cut power in Kharkiv
"Russian drones and missile strikes hit Kharkiv on Monday, knocking out power to 80% of Ukraine's second-largest city and the surrounding region and striking apartment buildings, a school and a kindergarten, local officials said. Two people were injured, regional governor Oleh Syniehubov said in a video posted on Telegram. Mayor Ihor Terekhov said an energy site had been targeted in the city as night-time temperatures dipped to -14C."
"Nato secretary general Mark Rutte has warned Ukraine is facing its harshest winter for over a decade. He urged lawmakers in the European parliament on Monday to show flexibility on the use of EU funds and welcomed the French move to seize a suspected shadow fleet tanker in a hit to Russia's model of funding its war. Rutte also highlighted Nato's continued support of Ukraine with US military equipment worth billions of dollars"
Russian drone and missile strikes caused widespread damage in Kharkiv, cutting power to 80% of the city and surrounding region, and struck apartment buildings, a school and a kindergarten. Two people were reported injured and a targeted energy site worsened risks as temperatures fell to -14C. Kyiv has suffered multiple massive air attacks since the New Year that knocked out power and heating to hundreds of buildings. Observers say Russia is weaponising the eastern European winter. In Kryvyi Rih a high-rise was hit and residents were evacuated after a fire. NATO urged flexibility on EU funding and highlighted continued US military support to Ukraine.
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