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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has leveled up some allegations against Russia as he called on his allies to warn the country against blowing up a dam in Ukraine's Kherson area which could potentially lead to large-scale disaster.

Ukraine President Zelensky warns of 'large scale disaster', says Russia planning to blow up dam

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Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, reports have indicated that Kyiv and Moscow have accused each other of planning to blow up the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam on the Dnipro river. The dam is in the eastern Kherson region which is currently under Russian occupation.&nbsp;

The Kakhovka dam was built in 1956 on the Dnipro river as part of a hydroelectric power plant. It is 30 metres tall and 3.2 km long. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent address, the hydroelectric power plant holds a volume of about 18 million cubic metres of water.&nbsp;

The dam is also responsible for at least 85 per cent&nbsp;of the water supply to Crimea which was annexed by Russia in 2014, as well as the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant which is also occupied by Moscow. Reports suggest that blowing up this dam would lead to catastrophic floods in Kherson and surrounding areas, affecting hundreds and thousands of people.

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In his overnight address&nbsp;on Thursday, Ukraine’s Zelensky alleged that the dam on the Dnipro river has been mined by Russia, while Moscow had previously accused Kyiv of firing missiles at the Kakhovka dam. According to Zelensky, if the dam is destroyed it could affect the water supply to much of southern Ukraine and also stop the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant’s supply of cooling water.&nbsp;

“If Russian terrorists blow up this dam, more than 80 settlements, including Kherson, will be in the zone of rapid flooding. Hundreds of thousands of people could be affected,” said Zelensky during the address. Reportedly, he also told the European leaders that after Russia blows up the dam it will blame Ukraine for it.&nbsp;

On the other hand, earlier on Thursday, Vladimir Leontyev, a Kremlin-installed official in Ukraine told Russian TV that Ukraine has fired five missiles against the Kakhovka dam as well as the power station and if it is destroyed it would sever the crucial canal providing water to Crimea.

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This comes after, the commander of Russian forces in Ukraine, Sergei Surovikin, on Tuesday said, “We have information on the possibility of the Kyiv regime using prohibited methods of war in the area of the city of Kherson, on the preparation by Kyiv of a massive missile strike on the Kakhovka hydro-electric dam.” Meanwhile, another Kremlin-installed deputy head of the annexed Kherson region has reportedly said that Ukraine’s claims that Russia has mined the dam are false.&nbsp;

According to media reports, Ukraine’s presidential adviser, Mykhailo Podolyak, on Thursday said, “Russia is preparing a manmade catastrophe.” He alleged that Russia had mined the dam as well as the transformers to flood the lower Dnieper River, and reportedly called it the “Surovikin plan” which involves flooding the territory to stop Ukraine’s counter-offence in the region.&nbsp;

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, reports have indicated that Kyiv and Moscow have accused each other of planning to blow up the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam on the Dnipro river. The dam is in the eastern Kherson region which is currently under Russian occupation. The Kakhovka dam was built in 1956 on the Dnipro river as part of a hydroelectric power plant. It is 30 metres tall and 3.2 km long. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent address, the hydroelectric power plant holds a volume of about 18 million cubic metres of water. The dam is also responsible for at least 85 per cent of the water supply to Crimea which was annexed by Russia in 2014, as well as the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant which is also occupied by Moscow. Reports suggest that blowing up this dam would lead to catastrophic floods in Kherson and surrounding areas, affecting hundreds and thousands of people. ALSO READ: Moscow says Ukrainian shelling killed four during Kherson evacuations In his overnight address on Thursday, Ukraine’s Zelensky alleged that the dam on the Dnipro river has been mined by Russia, while Moscow had previously accused Kyiv of firing missiles at the Kakhovka dam. According to Zelensky, if the dam is destroyed it could affect the water supply to much of southern Ukraine and also stop the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant’s supply of cooling water. “If Russian terrorists blow up this dam, more than 80 settlements, including Kherson, will be in the zone of rapid flooding. Hundreds of thousands of people could be affected,” said Zelensky during the address. Reportedly, he also told the European leaders that after Russia blows up the dam it will blame Ukraine for it. On the other hand, earlier on Thursday, Vladimir Leontyev, a Kremlin-installed official in Ukraine told Russian TV that Ukraine has fired five missiles against the Kakhovka dam as well as the power station and if it is destroyed it would sever the crucial canal providing water to Crimea. ALSO READ: Zelensky tells EU that Russia is turning Ukraine power grid into 'battlefield' This comes after, the commander of Russian forces in Ukraine, Sergei Surovikin, on Tuesday said, “We have information on the possibility of the Kyiv regime using prohibited methods of war in the area of the city of Kherson, on the preparation by Kyiv of a massive missile strike on the Kakhovka hydro-electric dam.” Meanwhile, another Kremlin-installed deputy head of the annexed Kherson region has reportedly said that Ukraine’s claims that Russia has mined the dam are false. According to media reports, Ukraine’s presidential adviser, Mykhailo Podolyak, on Thursday said, “Russia is preparing a manmade catastrophe.” He alleged that Russia had mined the dam as well as the transformers to flood the lower Dnieper River, and reportedly called it the “Surovikin plan” which involves flooding the territory to stop Ukraine’s counter-offence in the region. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of planning to destroy Kakhovka dam: Reports

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has leveled fresh allegations against Russia. He called on allies to warn the country against blowing up a dam in Ukraine's South which could lead to large-scale disaster.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities had turned the nation's power grid into a "battlefield" and sparked a fresh wave of Ukrainian emigration to Europe.

"Russia's leadership has given the order to turn the energy system itself into a battlefield. The consequences of this are very dangerous, again for all of us in Europe," Zelensky said in an address to the EU council.

After Russian missile and drone attacks destroyed more than 30% of the nation's power plants in a week, Ukraine is implementing energy-saving measures.

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He said that Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities were "aimed at creating as many electricity and heat problems as possible for Ukraine this fall and winter and for as many Ukrainians as possible to go to your countries."

The Ukrainian president demanded that Europe arm Kyiv's military with more advanced air defences in response to the assaults and impose greater economic sanctions on Moscow in order to reduce Moscow's capacity to finance its war.

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A Ukrainian military warning of a rising possibility of a Russian strike from Belarusian territory, he added, made the Ukrainian demand for an international monitoring mission to be stationed on Ukraine's border with Belarus "more important every day."

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President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities had turned the nation's power grid into a "battlefield" and sparked a fresh wave of Ukrainian emigration to Europe.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities had turned the nation's power grid into a "battlefield" and sparked a fresh wave of Ukrainian emigration to Europe. "Russia's leadership has given the order to turn the energy system itself into a battlefield. The consequences of this are very dangerous, again for all of us in Europe," Zelensky said in an address to the EU council. After Russian missile and drone attacks destroyed more than 30% of the nation's power plants in a week, Ukraine is implementing energy-saving measures. Also read | Ukraine TV continues to broadcast despite the war He said that Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities were "aimed at creating as many electricity and heat problems as possible for Ukraine this fall and winter and for as many Ukrainians as possible to go to your countries." The Ukrainian president demanded that Europe arm Kyiv's military with more advanced air defences in response to the assaults and impose greater economic sanctions on Moscow in order to reduce Moscow's capacity to finance its war. Also read | Zelensky appeals for moderate use as electricity restrictions kick-in A Ukrainian military warning of a rising possibility of a Russian strike from Belarusian territory, he added, made the Ukrainian demand for an international monitoring mission to be stationed on Ukraine's border with Belarus "more important every day." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Zelensky tells EU that Russia is turning Ukraine power grid into 'battlefield'

The Ukrainian version of the popular singing competition "The Voice," which is presently recording its 12th season in the country's war-torn interior, will require more than a Russian invasion to be stopped.

According to a Ukrainian delegation at the Mipcom <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-do-you-share-your-netflix-account-with-friends-or-family-be-prepared-to-pay-extra-soon-527067">TV</a> convention in Cannes, light entertainment is essential during a war.

"Content is our weapon," Polina Tolmacheva, marketing director for the FILM.UA media group, told AFP.

However, replacing the sector's historically dominant cooperation with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-indicts-smugglers-who-smuggled-american-chips-to-russia-527056">Russia</a> is also a problem for its "young and energetic" TV business.

After hostilities started in 2014, Ukraine already reduced the proportion of Russian content; now there is a complete prohibition.

"Russian content is now unthinkable in Ukraine and we are not going to cry about it," said Tolmacheva. "We want to tell our own stories, with our values, like freedom."&nbsp;

After being put on hold during the invasion in February, TV productions in Kyiv and the country's west restarted two months later.

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However, it won't be possible to equal its output from 2021, when 116 series were created and TV ad income hit $400 million.

Today, advertising revenue has decreased, government funding have been diverted to the military, and many professionals have departed and face the possibility of never coming back.

To attract foreign investment, a new campaign called "Ukrainian Content, Global Cooperation" has been launched.

And no matter how awful things are for TV in Ukraine, the small-screen market in Russia is in bad shape.

The majority of nations are rejecting its content, its delegates were barred from Mipcom, and certain shows are now prohibited domestically thanks to new censorship regulations.

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The Ukrainian version of the popular singing competition "The Voice," which is presently recording its 12th season in the country's war-torn interior, will require more than a Russian invasion to be stopped.

The Ukrainian version of the popular singing competition "The Voice," which is presently recording its 12th season in the country's war-torn interior, will require more than a Russian invasion to be stopped. According to a Ukrainian delegation at the Mipcom TV convention in Cannes, light entertainment is essential during a war. "Content is our weapon," Polina Tolmacheva, marketing director for the FILM.UA media group, told AFP. However, replacing the sector's historically dominant cooperation with Russia is also a problem for its "young and energetic" TV business. After hostilities started in 2014, Ukraine already reduced the proportion of Russian content; now there is a complete prohibition. "Russian content is now unthinkable in Ukraine and we are not going to cry about it," said Tolmacheva. "We want to tell our own stories, with our values, like freedom." After being put on hold during the invasion in February, TV productions in Kyiv and the country's west restarted two months later. Also read | Zelensky appeals for moderate use as electricity restrictions kick-in However, it won't be possible to equal its output from 2021, when 116 series were created and TV ad income hit $400 million. Today, advertising revenue has decreased, government funding have been diverted to the military, and many professionals have departed and face the possibility of never coming back. To attract foreign investment, a new campaign called "Ukrainian Content, Global Cooperation" has been launched. And no matter how awful things are for TV in Ukraine, the small-screen market in Russia is in bad shape. The majority of nations are rejecting its content, its delegates were barred from Mipcom, and certain shows are now prohibited domestically thanks to new censorship regulations. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The United Kingdom are all set to match the European Union when it comes to sanctions in response to Iran’s supply of drones in Russia. The Iranian government was accused of supplying Kamikaze drones which were used in "attacking civilian targets and critical infrastructure" in Ukraine.

"Iran cannot be allowed to violate UN resolutions," British foreign minister James Cleverly said.

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Cleverly spoke about the developments during his speech at the House of Commons when he was questioned about UK’s response following multiple attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.

The ‘Kamikaze’ drones have become quite popular in the attack against Ukraine because of the mobility it provides. The drones can be packed with explosives and can even be carried in backpacks by the Russian soldiers before deploying them on enemies from a considerable distance.

The United Nations Security Council also agreed to impose sanctions on the supply of drones after written complaints from United States and other western countries. According to Reuters, the US said that the supply of arms broke the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and the six countries.

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“We expressed our grave concerns about Russia’s acquisition of these UAVs from Iran. We now have abundant evidence that these UAVs are being used to strike Ukrainian civilians and critical civilian infrastructure,” US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said.

However, the officials in Tehran have completely denied the allegations and said that they have no arms deal with Moscow. However, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said that the army has shot down 37 drones till now.

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The United Kingdom are all set to match the European Union when it comes to sanctions in response to Iran’s supply of drones in Russia. The Iranian government was accused of supplying Kamikaze drones which were used in "attacking civilian targets and critical infrastructure" in Ukraine.

The United Kingdom are all set to match the European Union when it comes to sanctions in response to Iran’s supply of drones in Russia. The Iranian government was accused of supplying Kamikaze drones which were used in "attacking civilian targets and critical infrastructure" in Ukraine. "Iran cannot be allowed to violate UN resolutions," British foreign minister James Cleverly said. Also read | Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt being considered for Truss’ replacement as UK PM Cleverly spoke about the developments during his speech at the House of Commons when he was questioned about UK’s response following multiple attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. The ‘Kamikaze’ drones have become quite popular in the attack against Ukraine because of the mobility it provides. The drones can be packed with explosives and can even be carried in backpacks by the Russian soldiers before deploying them on enemies from a considerable distance. The United Nations Security Council also agreed to impose sanctions on the supply of drones after written complaints from United States and other western countries. According to Reuters, the US said that the supply of arms broke the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and the six countries. Also read | Indian regulator fines Google around $162 million for anti-competitive practices “We expressed our grave concerns about Russia’s acquisition of these UAVs from Iran. We now have abundant evidence that these UAVs are being used to strike Ukrainian civilians and critical civilian infrastructure,” US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said. However, the officials in Tehran have completely denied the allegations and said that they have no arms deal with Moscow. However, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said that the army has shot down 37 drones till now.

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U.S. says Iranian troops were in Crimea helping Russian military attack Ukraine. Reports say Iranian drone experts are training Russian soldiers. But why is Iran helping Russia? What's in it for Tehran? Listen in to Priyanka Sharma.

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The Ukrainian government said on Friday that its defence forces were able to recapture 88 towns and villages in the Kherson region. The announcement marked a huge achievement for Ukraine as Kherson was one of the four regions that Russia had “annexed” through the series of referendums.&nbsp;

"Kherson region: 88 settlements de-occupied," Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy head of the Ukrainian president's office, said on Telegram according to a report by Reuters.&nbsp;

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The Ukrainian military was able to de-occupy 551 settlements in the Kharkiv region and as many as 1685 war crimes were registered against the Russian forces. &nbsp;

Tymoshenko took to social media to inform that the government was finally able to provide aid to the people in the Beryslav district and power was restored in several parts of the country.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Russian defence ministry said that a journalist was killed, and 10 others were injured as Ukraine attacked a bridge in the Kherson region on Friday.&nbsp;

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"Out of the journalists 10 were injured, one was killed," the statement read according to AFP.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the European Union will be providing Ukraine with $17.6 million in financial aid over the next year. The announcement was made after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the ongoing crisis can result in a massive economic crisis and refugee exodus in the country.&nbsp;

“Ukraine is telling us that they need approximately 3-4 billion euros per month to have enough resources for the basics,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said. &nbsp;

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. The Ukrainian government said on Friday that its defence forces were able to recapture 88 towns and villages in the Kherson region. The announcement marked a huge achievement for Ukraine as Kherson was one of the four regions that Russia had “annexed” through the series of referendums. "Kherson region: 88 settlements de-occupied," Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy head of the Ukrainian president's office, said on Telegram according to a report by Reuters. Also read | UK Politics LIVE: Sunak leads race to become new PM, Mordaunt to compete The Ukrainian military was able to de-occupy 551 settlements in the Kharkiv region and as many as 1685 war crimes were registered against the Russian forces. Tymoshenko took to social media to inform that the government was finally able to provide aid to the people in the Beryslav district and power was restored in several parts of the country. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Russian defence ministry said that a journalist was killed, and 10 others were injured as Ukraine attacked a bridge in the Kherson region on Friday. Also read | Pakistan poll panel bars Imran Khan from running for public office for 5 years "Out of the journalists 10 were injured, one was killed," the statement read according to AFP. Meanwhile, the European Union will be providing Ukraine with $17.6 million in financial aid over the next year. The announcement was made after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the ongoing crisis can result in a massive economic crisis and refugee exodus in the country. “Ukraine is telling us that they need approximately 3-4 billion euros per month to have enough resources for the basics,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

88 towns and villages in Kherson region recaptured by our military, claims Ukraine

UN has continued to call for more help for aid of about $4.3 billion for the humanitarian needs of the people of Ukraine after Russia invaded the country earlier this year. The global Health Organisation has said that the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is likely to worsen this Autumn and in the forthcoming winter month.

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A small recaptured Ukrainian village, just few kilometers from the Russian border, is trying to figure how to adjust back to life and prepare for the upcoming winter.

New bakery set up to help retaken Ukraine village in Vilcha

The United States has said Iranian military trainers were in Crimea helping Russian forces operate Iranian-made drones to attack targets in Ukraine.

White House claims Iranian trainers helping Russia with drones

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war that started in February has killed & displaced millions from their homes. Now, civilians speak of hardship & devastation in recaptured Ukrainian territories.

In recaptured Ukrainian territories, civilians speak of hardship & devastation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday (October 19) made an appeal to Ukrainians for moderate use of power as restrictions on electricity supply were due to kick-in on Thursday (October 20).&nbsp;

"Tomorrow it is very important that the consumption is as conscious as possible, then the schedules of stabilisation outages will be shortened," he said.&nbsp;

Government officials and the grid operator Ukrenergo have said that electricity supply will be restricted in the country between 7 am and 11 pm. Street lighting in cities will be limited, a presidential aide said on the Telegram messaging app, adding that if electricity use was not minimised, there would be temporary blackouts.

Zelensky said that Russia has destroyed three Ukrainian energy facilities in last 24 hours. He added that third of his country's power stations have been hit by Russian strikes.

Zelensky said on Wednesday (October 19) that he will never get used to the war that is raging in his country. He was speaking with Canadian broadcaster CTV in an interview. Zelensky said he doesn't allow himself to get used to the pain and killing.

"I'm not ready to get used to us suffering to get used to war… (it) motivates me every day to advance towards the victory. And therefore, I want to remain human, " he said.

Russia attacked Ukraine on February 24. After sustained territorial gain in first few months of the war, Russian forces have had to retreat in the face of Ukrainian counter-offensive.&nbsp;

This week, Russia has carried out intense missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's power and water infrastructure. This has been termed by Ukraine and the West a campaign to intimidate civilians as the winter months approach.

When asked whether he will consider ceding territory to Russia in order to reach a peace deal, Zelensky said that this was not an option.

"Well, the issue is that you can not trade in what’s not yours. That's what Russia cannot understand... All of our land belongs to the citizens of Ukraine," said the Ukrainian president.

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Zelensky said he did not care about the fate of Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom the West has accused of warcrimes. But Zelensky added. &nbsp;

"People have to take responsibility for their actions no matter what, no matter when."

"Peace is not enough."

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday (October 19) made an appeal to Ukrainians for moderate use of power as restrictions on electricity supply were due to kick-in on Thursday (October 20).

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday (October 19) made an appeal to Ukrainians for moderate use of power as restrictions on electricity supply were due to kick-in on Thursday (October 20). "Tomorrow it is very important that the consumption is as conscious as possible, then the schedules of stabilisation outages will be shortened," he said. Government officials and the grid operator Ukrenergo have said that electricity supply will be restricted in the country between 7 am and 11 pm. Street lighting in cities will be limited, a presidential aide said on the Telegram messaging app, adding that if electricity use was not minimised, there would be temporary blackouts. Zelensky said that Russia has destroyed three Ukrainian energy facilities in last 24 hours. He added that third of his country's power stations have been hit by Russian strikes. Zelensky said on Wednesday (October 19) that he will never get used to the war that is raging in his country. He was speaking with Canadian broadcaster CTV in an interview. Zelensky said he doesn't allow himself to get used to the pain and killing. "I'm not ready to get used to us suffering to get used to war… (it) motivates me every day to advance towards the victory. And therefore, I want to remain human, " he said. Russia attacked Ukraine on February 24. After sustained territorial gain in first few months of the war, Russian forces have had to retreat in the face of Ukrainian counter-offensive. This week, Russia has carried out intense missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's power and water infrastructure. This has been termed by Ukraine and the West a campaign to intimidate civilians as the winter months approach. When asked whether he will consider ceding territory to Russia in order to reach a peace deal, Zelensky said that this was not an option. "Well, the issue is that you can not trade in what’s not yours. That's what Russia cannot understand... All of our land belongs to the citizens of Ukraine," said the Ukrainian president. Also Read | EU confers the Sakharov Prize 2022 to ‘brave people’ of Ukraine Zelensky said he did not care about the fate of Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom the West has accused of warcrimes. But Zelensky added. "People have to take responsibility for their actions no matter what, no matter when." "Peace is not enough." You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Zelensky appeals for moderate use as electricity restrictions kick in

The war in Ukraine is now turning into an infra war as Russia is continuing to target Ukrainian energy infrastructure. In the latest, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claims that Russia is preparing to attack a hydroelectric plant in the country.

Russian attacks destroyed over 30% of Ukraine's power stations, energy-saving measures put in place

Ukraine has significantly stepped up its counter-offensive in the eastern and the southern parts of the country. Vladimir Putin has announced martial law in the annexed regions of Ukraine.

Ukraine war: Putin imposes martial law in annexed Ukrainian regions

Kyiv has alleged that the Iranian-made Kamikaze drones have been used by Moscow to shell different Ukrainian cities. Russia has refrained from commenting on the use of Iran-made drones.

Kyiv cries foul as Moscow deploys Iranian drones in Ukraine

Israel on Wednesday (October 19) offered to help Ukraine develop air attack alerts to save civilian population but Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz categorically said that the country won't provide weapons to Ukraine.

"Our policy vis-a-vis Ukraine will not change -- we will continue to support and stand with the West, we will not provide weapon systems," Gantz told a briefing of European Union ambassadors, according to a statement from his office.&nbsp;

Israel has walked a tightrope ever since Russia invaded Ukraine. Israel has sought to preserve relations with the West as well as with Russia.

Israel needs Russian cooperation to continue its campaign of air strikes in neighbouring Syria, where Russian forces are present and where Israel frequently hits what it calls Iranian-linked targets.

Israeli officials have already stressed that&nbsp;

Russia has large number of Jew population and Israeli officials have previously stressed the need to safeguard relations with Russia. In Soviet times, Jews in USSR were largely cut-off from Israel.

Israeli stance in the initial months of the conflict has infuriated Ukraine.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is Jewish, has on several occasions blasted Israel for failing to firmly oppose Russian aggression.

The Israeli position has however evolved over recent months, from near neutrality to more forceful condemnations of Russia.&nbsp;

Gantz said Wednesday that Israel would continue providing "humanitarian aid" to Ukraine, including "life-saving defensive equipment" and was likely to approve "an additional package" soon.&nbsp;

But weapons supplies were off the table, "due to a variety of operational considerations," the defence minister added.&nbsp;

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Israel on Wednesday (October 19) offered to help Ukraine develop air attack alerts to save civilian population but Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz categorically said that the country won't provide weapons to Ukraine.

Israel on Wednesday (October 19) offered to help Ukraine develop air attack alerts to save civilian population but Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz categorically said that the country won't provide weapons to Ukraine. "Our policy vis-a-vis Ukraine will not change -- we will continue to support and stand with the West, we will not provide weapon systems," Gantz told a briefing of European Union ambassadors, according to a statement from his office. Israel has walked a tightrope ever since Russia invaded Ukraine. Israel has sought to preserve relations with the West as well as with Russia. Israel needs Russian cooperation to continue its campaign of air strikes in neighbouring Syria, where Russian forces are present and where Israel frequently hits what it calls Iranian-linked targets. Israeli officials have already stressed that Russia has large number of Jew population and Israeli officials have previously stressed the need to safeguard relations with Russia. In Soviet times, Jews in USSR were largely cut-off from Israel. Israeli stance in the initial months of the conflict has infuriated Ukraine. Also Read | Zelensky appeals for moderate use as electricity restrictions kick-in President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is Jewish, has on several occasions blasted Israel for failing to firmly oppose Russian aggression. The Israeli position has however evolved over recent months, from near neutrality to more forceful condemnations of Russia. Gantz said Wednesday that Israel would continue providing "humanitarian aid" to Ukraine, including "life-saving defensive equipment" and was likely to approve "an additional package" soon. But weapons supplies were off the table, "due to a variety of operational considerations," the defence minister added. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

'Will not' provide weapons to Ukraine, says Israeli defence minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin imposed martial law in four Ukrainian regions and one of them is Kherson. Once an economic hub for the country today it has become something that could change the course of the war entirely.

Kherson: From an economic hub to a combat zone; Putin imposes martial law in four Ukrainian region

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

The conflict in Ukraine saw a surprising escalation on Thursday as a Russian fighter jet was reported to have earlier attacked a plane from the British Royal Air Force near the Black Sea. According to the Sun, the Russian fighter jets fired a missile towards an unarmed RAF plane while it was on a “routine patrol mission” in international airspace.

The attack was confirmed by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace during his speech at the House of Commons. He said that the incident happened on September 29, and it involved two Su-27 fighter jets.

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“I’ve communicated my concerns directly to my Russian counterpart, Defence Minister Shoigu and the Chief of Defence Staff in Moscow,” he said.

The Guardian reported him adding, “In my letter, I made clear that the aircraft was unarmed and&nbsp;in international airspace, following a pre-notified flight path and that it was a potentially dangerous engagement.”

In response, Russia said that it was not a planned attack and described it as a “technical malfunction”. In the letter sent in October, the Russian defence ministry said that the firing was the result of a misunderstanding and said that the jets experienced technical difficulties.

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"We are dealing with a president and indeed Russian forces who, as we've seen from the Rivet Joint incident, not beyond making the wrong calculation... that the rules don't apply to them."

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was imposing martial law in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia – the regions which were annexed through the referendums which were called a “sham” by the United States and other western countries.

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. The conflict in Ukraine saw a surprising escalation on Thursday as a Russian fighter jet was reported to have earlier attacked a plane from the British Royal Air Force near the Black Sea. According to the Sun, the Russian fighter jets fired a missile towards an unarmed RAF plane while it was on a “routine patrol mission” in international airspace. The attack was confirmed by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace during his speech at the House of Commons. He said that the incident happened on September 29, and it involved two Su-27 fighter jets. Also read | Japanese yen hits 150-mark against US dollar - worst since August 1990 “I’ve communicated my concerns directly to my Russian counterpart, Defence Minister Shoigu and the Chief of Defence Staff in Moscow,” he said. The Guardian reported him adding, “In my letter, I made clear that the aircraft was unarmed and in international airspace, following a pre-notified flight path and that it was a potentially dangerous engagement.” In response, Russia said that it was not a planned attack and described it as a “technical malfunction”. In the letter sent in October, the Russian defence ministry said that the firing was the result of a misunderstanding and said that the jets experienced technical difficulties. Also read | Zelensky appeals for moderate use as electricity restrictions kick-in "We are dealing with a president and indeed Russian forces who, as we've seen from the Rivet Joint incident, not beyond making the wrong calculation... that the rules don't apply to them." Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was imposing martial law in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia – the regions which were annexed through the referendums which were called a “sham” by the United States and other western countries.

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Weeks after annexing the Ukrainian territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia through a series of referendums, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday announced he was imposing martial law in the regions.

Weeks after annexing the Ukrainian territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia through a series of referendums, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday announced he was imposing martial law in the regions. Putin made the announcement in a televised correspondence to his Security Council whilst directing the government to simultaneously set up a special coordinating council chaired by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Read more: Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates | Putin declares martial law in Ukraine regions annexed by Russia The council is expected to strengthen Russia's war effort in Ukraine which has faced several setbacks at the hands of Ukraine in recent months. According to Putin, the order by him will increase the stability of the economy and the industry which will eventually contribute to the 'special military operation' ordered by him in Ukraine. "We are working on solving very complex, large-scale tasks to ensure a reliable future for Russia, the future of our people," he said. The move of imposing martial law comes a day after Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov said all four annexed regions are under the protection of its nuclear arsenal. "All these territories are inalienable parts of the Russian Federation and they are all protected. Their security is provided for at the same level as [it is for] the rest of Russia's territory," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the reporters. Read more: Annexed Ukrainian regions under nuclear protection as rest of Russia, says Kremlin As reported by WION, Russia annexed the four regions earlier this month after conducting referendums. In his post-annexation speech, Putin told the West that the annexation was irreversible and called on Ukraine's army to give up and negotiate a surrender. "We call on the Kyiv regime to immediately stop fighting and stop all hostilities... and return to the negotiating table," the Russian leader said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Putin declares martial law in the four annexed Ukrainian territories

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The Indian embassy in Ukraine has issued a new advisory for people travelling to the country as the conflict with Russia continue to worsen. The notification asked people to not come to Ukraine at the moment and also requested Indians living in Ukraine to leave the country and return home.

“Indian citizens, including students, in Ukraine advised to leave Ukraine at earliest,” the embassy said in the statement which was published on their official Twitter handle.

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The announcement was made just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that they will be enforcing martial law in all the four regions that they “annexed”. The four regions – Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia – have experienced several tensions since the highly controversial referendums and the mostly Russia-backed local administrations took control.

Under the new order, Putin said that special powers will be granted to all the major officials in the four regions. They will be given the responsibility to maintain the status quo in those regions.

Reuters also reported that the announcement of martial law means that the local administrations will have the power to enforce curfews and ban any public gathering for the foreseeable future.

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"All these territories are inalienable parts of the Russian Federation, and they are all protected. Their security is provided for at the same level as [it is for] the rest of Russia's territory," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the reporters.

Earlier, several loud explosions were heard in central Kyiv. &nbsp;At least two blasts rang out after Monday's Russian attacks - with Iranian-made drones - aimed at energy infrastructure killed five.

The Indian embassy in Ukraine has issued a new advisory for people travelling to the country as the conflict with Russia continue to worsen. The notification asked people to not come to Ukraine at the moment and also requested Indians living in Ukraine to leave the country and return home.

The Indian embassy in Ukraine has issued a new advisory for people travelling to the country as the conflict with Russia continue to worsen. The notification asked people to not come to Ukraine at the moment and also requested Indians living in Ukraine to leave the country and return home. “Indian citizens, including students, in Ukraine advised to leave Ukraine at earliest,” the embassy said in the statement which was published on their official Twitter handle. Also read | Australia to investigate reports that China hired its ex-military pilots The announcement was made just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that they will be enforcing martial law in all the four regions that they “annexed”. The four regions – Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia – have experienced several tensions since the highly controversial referendums and the mostly Russia-backed local administrations took control. Under the new order, Putin said that special powers will be granted to all the major officials in the four regions. They will be given the responsibility to maintain the status quo in those regions. Reuters also reported that the announcement of martial law means that the local administrations will have the power to enforce curfews and ban any public gathering for the foreseeable future. "All these territories are inalienable parts of the Russian Federation, and they are all protected. Their security is provided for at the same level as [it is for] the rest of Russia's territory," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the reporters. Earlier, several loud explosions were heard in central Kyiv. At least two blasts rang out after Monday's Russian attacks - with Iranian-made drones - aimed at energy infrastructure killed five.

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