Ukraine's Defence Minister and US Defense Secretary talk about Russia's brutal attack and frontline situation
Rustem Umierov, Defence Minister of Ukraine, held a telephone conversation with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin after the massive attack carried out by Russia on Ukrainian cities on 29 December.
Source: Pentagon Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder
Quote: "Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke by phone today with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov to discuss Russia's brutal air attacks on Ukraine and the latest situation on the ground.
Secretary Austin reiterated that the commitment of the United States and our coalition of some 50 Allies and partners to supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression will remain steadfast."
Details: The Pentagon added that both ministers promised to maintain close contact.
Background:
- On the night of 28-29 December, Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine. Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Odesa, Lviv, Zaporizhzhia and other cities were hit.
- In total, out of the 158 air targets the Russians launched towards Ukraine, 114 were destroyed by air defence. The Russian Federation, according to the Air Force, employed nearly every kind of weaponry at its disposal.
- As of 19:29, about 30 people are known to have been killed and over 160 injured in the morning's massive Russian strike on Ukrainian territory.
- According to Ukraine's Interior Ministry, 53 people were rescued by State Emergency Service workers, with 8 of the rescued individuals being extracted from under the rubble.
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