Russia is using kamikaze drones in Ukraine
Russia is attacking Ukraine's electrical infrastructure with kamikaze drones and cruise missiles. In the last 10 days, 30 to 40 power infrastructures in Ukraine were severely damaged by the attack of the Russian forces. Meanwhile, President Zelensky called for strict sanctions against Iran claiming that Russia is using Iranian drones to attack Ukraine. Reuters news.
Ukrainian President Zelensky's chief of staff, Adri Yarmark, has alleged that Russian forces are attacking the capital of Ukraine, Kiev, with 'kamikaze drones'. Yarmark said on social media that the Russians thought it would benefit them. But it actually shows their frustration.'
Ukraine's power plants have become targets of Russian attacks. As a result, many areas of Ukraine have lost electricity. It has asked everyone to be prepared for a blackout as Ukraine's electricity production drops. The National Electricity Company of Ukraine advises citizens to charge phones, power banks, torches, and batteries. Not only that, winter has started coming in Ukraine so it is also asked to keep enough warm clothes and blankets ready.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has commented that Russia is now targeting power plants.
Zelensky said Russia is deliberately causing a major disaster in southern Ukraine. We have information that Russian forces will blow up the dam and Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant. If it blows up, many areas including Kherson will be flooded. Moscow can cause a terrible disaster at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant.
At the same time, Zelensky called for strict sanctions on Tehran, accusing Iran of helping Russia with drones. He made this call by joining the European Council session virtually.
On the other hand, the European Union has imposed sanctions on three Iranian generals and weapons manufacturers for supplying Russia with kamikaze drones. The UK has also announced sanctions on Iran. However, what kind of ban will be imposed has not yet been announced.
But Moscow says Iran is not helping Russia with any strike drones. Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry, said that these are US actions, which she accused of spreading false information against Russia.
However, the United States Department of Defense claims that Russia is using Iranian drones, and it is being done for the purpose of creating panic among ordinary Ukrainians.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin met on Thursday (October 20) with troops going to fight in Ukraine. These soldiers joined the army after announcing its army rally. After a short training, they are being sent to fight in Ukraine.
