Russia's massive attack on Ukrainian energy sector and Patriot launchers from Netherlands - Thursday brief
RBC-Ukraine collage
Russia launched another massive attack on the Ukrainian energy sector. Meanwhile, the Netherlands announced the transfer of Patriot launchers to Ukraine.
Read more about what happened on Thursday, November 28.
Netherlands provides Ukraine with 3 Patriot launchers
The Netherlands has provided Ukraine with 3 Patriot launchers in response to forecasts that Ukraine will face a difficult winter.
“It has been and remains in our common interest to stop Russian aggression,” Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said.
Russians launch 188 drones and missiles at Ukraine
Russian troops launched nearly 200 drones and missiles at Ukraine in a massive attack. Air defense systems shot down more than half of the targets.
Read more about the consequences of the massive Russian attack in RBC-Ukraine's report.
Russian military executes 5 Ukrainian prisoners of war in Zaporizhzhia region
In the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian soldiers shot 5 Ukrainian prisoners of war. The incident occurred near the village of Novodarivka, Polohy district.
Ukrainian law enforcement officers have identified a Russian army unit whose servicemen are being checked for involvement in this crime. Investigators also have a video recording that captured the moment of the shooting.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry responds to Trump's envoy appointment
Ukraine positively evaluates the decision of US President-elect Donald Trump to nominate Keith Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine, according to Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi.
