Ukraine: Zelensky and Frederiksen inspect long-range drones procured with Denmark’s support

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen met with Ukrainian manufacturers of long-range drones and the soldiers who operate them. The leaders were briefed on the technical characteristics of these means of destruction, as well as the specifics of their use. In particular, Volodymyr Zelensky and Mette Frederiksen were shown…

Ukraine: about 220,000 households remain without power following Russian attack

Efforts are underway across Ukraine to address the aftermath of Russian shelling on November 17, with approximately 220,000 households still without electricity, the Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said in a Telegram post. “Work to eliminate the consequences of the latest attack on Ukraine’s energy system is ongoing nationwide. Electric utility workers are working around…

Ukraine: GDP increases in January-October 2024 are driven by transport, construction and industry

The Ukrainian economy grew by 4.2% in 10 months. The drivers of growth remain the transport and construction industries, as well as the manufacturing industry, said First Deputy Minister of Economy Oleksii Sobolev. “The construction industry continues to show upward momentum due to the implementation of recovery programmes and increased demand for construction work. Transport…

Ukraine: Russian attack leaves thermal power plants seriously damaged

On November 17, Russia launched a massive barrage of missiles and drones targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, inflicting serious damage on equipment at thermal power plants, DTEK Group, the operator of thermal power generation, reported. According to tentative reports, the attack brought no casualties at the affected facilities. “After the strikes were over, emergency response teams…

Ukraine: 40% of all relocated businesses now operate in Zakarpattia region

A total of 282 businesses relocated from the areas of hostilities and frontline regions are now operating in the Zakarpattia region. The relevant statement was made by Zakarpattia Regional Military Administration Head Myroslav Biletskyi during the development forum Re:Open Zakarpattia. “Currently, we have 282 entities, which have resumed operations, including individual entrepreneurs,” Biletskyi said. In…