{"id":215236,"date":"2022-09-30T10:51:10","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T07:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uacrisis.org\/?p=215236"},"modified":"2022-09-30T10:51:12","modified_gmt":"2022-09-30T07:51:12","slug":"day-218","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uacrisis.org\/en\/day-218","title":{"rendered":"Day 218: threat of Russia using tactical nuclear weapons is high, Ukraine\u2019s intelligence says"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Threat of Russia using tactical nukes is very high, Ukraine\u2019s intelligence says<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ukraine\u2019s military intelligence put the threat of Russia using tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine at \u201cvery high\u201d, representative of Ukraine\u2019s intelligence Vadym Skibitskyi told the Guardian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey will likely target places along the frontlines with lots of [army] personal and equipment, key command centres and critical infrastructure,\u201d said Skibitskyi, about Russia\u2019s use of tactical nuclear weapons. \u201cIn order to stop them we need not just more anti-aircraft systems, but anti-rocket systems,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov earlier said that there is a risk of Russia using tactical nuclear weapons, but their quality and condition raise questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kremlin to announce annexation of seized Ukrainian territories September 30<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Kremlin will announce formal annexation of the territories that Russia seized from Ukraine on Friday, September 30 at 3 p.m. local time, Russia\u2019s state news agency RIA Novosti said, quoting Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin will make a lengthy speech on the annexation, Peskov said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Russia\u2019s missile terror in Dnipro.<\/strong> On the night of September 28 into September 29, Russia carried out a missile strike on Dnipro. Four people were killed, including two children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protecting Ukraine\u2019s critical infrastructure. Ukraine in Flames #202<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ukraine\u2019s critical infrastructure has suffered colossal damage from Russian attacks, with energy facilities sustaining attacks that are especially brutal. Destroyed airports and airport runways, seaports, educational establishments, and hospitals. But despite all the challenges of the war, the Ukrainian energy system continues not only to meet the needs of Ukrainians but also increase its export to the countries of Eastern Europe. How does Ukraine manage to stay resilient in the face of Russian aggression? Learn in Ukraine In Flames #202.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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