Live: Russian attack sets ablaze Ukraine’s Izmail port infrastructure
Russia struck the area around Ukraine's largest Danube port of Izmail overnight, causing damage and setting off a fire, regional authorities said Thursday. Meanwhile Moscow said it downed 362 Ukrainian drones overnight as an attack in Russia's Salavat area triggered a blaze at an oil refinery, according to local authorities. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
France 24 reports that Ukrainian port infrastructure in Izmail was set ablaze by a Russian attack, highlighting the ongoing conflict between the two nations. In a significant development, military aid for Ukraine in June reached its highest level since the US withdrew funding, with Kyiv receiving 7.2 billion euros, the highest amount since April 2024.
This surge in support is largely attributed to the European Union's new Ukraine Support Loan, which allocated 4.3 billion euros in military aid to European institutions. The loan, introduced to support Ukraine's budgetary and defence needs in 2026 and 2027, has been hailed as a positive signal to Ukraine. In addition to the loan support, Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands also contributed funds, with Germany allocating 700 million euros, Denmark 600 million euros, and the Netherlands 500 million euros.
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