China News Service, Beijing, September 17th Comprehensive news: Ukrainian President Zelensky said on the 16th that he plans to hold a defense industry forum in Ukraine for the first time this autumn, and 86 defense companies have confirmed their participation. According to Russian media reports, two Ukrainian drones were intercepted in Moscow Oblast on the 17th local time, causing flight delays at many Moscow airports.
According to the website of the Ukrainian President, Zelensky said that Ukraine is preparing for a defense industry forum to be held this fall, and 86 defense companies from 21 countries have confirmed their participation. Through this event, Ukraine will look for opportunities to produce weapons and ammunition while sharing defense experience with all parties.
The TASS news agency reported that Sobyanin, the mayor of the Russian capital Moscow, said on social media on the 17th that Russian air defense forces shot down two Ukrainian drones that attempted to launch attacks in Moscow Oblast in the early morning of that day. The above-mentioned incident did not cause any casualties or property damage, but it caused flight delays or cancellations at multiple airports in Moscow. As of 2:26 on the 17th, a total of 24 flights were delayed and 2 flights were canceled at three Moscow airports.
The Russian Satellite News Agency quoted the Russian Ministry of Defense as saying that the Russian air defense system shot down a Ukrainian drone that attempted to launch an attack in Belgorod Oblast on the 16th, and destroyed at least 6 Ukrainian drones in the Crimea region in the early morning of the 17th. machine.
According to the TASS news agency, a village in Russia’s Kursk Oblast was shelled by Ukrainian troops on the 16th, causing one death and damage to multiple residential buildings.
According to the Uzbek News Agency, Kharkiv, Uzbekistan’s second largest city, was hit by six Russian missiles on the 16th, injuring five people and damaging a building. In the early morning of the 17th, Kharkiv was attacked by Russian missiles again, and at least four explosions occurred in the city.
According to reports from the Ukrainian National News Agency, Director of the Ukrainian Presidential Office Yermak held a meeting with diplomats from more than 70 countries stationed in Ukraine on the 16th to mainly discuss the peace plan proposed by Ukraine. Yermak emphasized that the withdrawal of Russian troops is a necessary condition for reaching peace, and any other option may lead to the prolongation of the conflict. Uzbek Defense Minister Umerov and other senior officials who attended the meeting briefed them on the situation on the front line.
Klitschko, the mayor of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, announced on social media on the 16th that the German Quantum Systems Company will hand over 100 new-generation tactical drones to Kiev, and these drones will be sent to the front line. Klitschko said the city of Kyiv will continue to help frontline soldiers by allocating funds from the city budget and seeking assistance.
According to Reuters, NATO Military Committee Chairman Rob Power said on the 16th that the slow progress of Ukraine’s current counterattack has nothing to do with a shortage of ammunition, but is related to a mine-intensive area covering an area of more than 10 square kilometers.
Reuters pointed out that since February 24 last year, NATO countries have been eager to supply weapons to Ukraine on the one hand, and on the other hand they need to meet their own defense needs, which has led to a surge in demand for weapons and equipment. NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said in February this year that Ukraine consumes artillery shells much faster than the West produces them.
(Original title: Progress of the situation in Russia and Ukraine: Ukraine plans to hold a defense industry forum and flights are delayed at many Moscow airports)
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2023-09-17 13:05:00
