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.
Advertisement:"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, 2024Background:
Advertisement:- 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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