US supplies Ukraine with autonomous welding units for energy infrastructure repair – photo
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has delivered 10 autonomous welding units to Ukraine to assist in the swift repair of the country's energy infrastructure.
Source: USAID on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda
Details: USAID reported that Ukraine had received 10 autonomous welding units to aid in the swift repair of energy infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks.
"During Ukrainian winters, restoring power and heat quickly is lifesaving work," USAID added.
.@USAID delivered 10 autonomous welding units to enable rapid repairs of energy infrastructure damaged by Russia's attacks. During Ukrainian winters, restoring power and heat quickly is lifesaving work. pic.twitter.com/HDXXpb4oWi
— USAID Ukraine (@USAIDUkraine) December 13, 2024
Background:
- On 13 December, Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy sector. The bombardment severely damaged equipment at thermal power plants belonging to DTEK, the largest private energy company in Ukraine.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia had launched 93 missiles, including one supplied by North Korea, on Ukraine that day. Ukraine intercepted 81 of them, with Western-supplied F-16 fighter jets downing 11 cruise missiles.
- Additionally, Russia used nearly 200 drones in the bombardment. Zelenskyy noted that this was one of the largest attacks on Ukraine's energy sector.
- Following the attack, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reiterated the country's request to its partners for at least 20 additional medium-range air defence systems.
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