On Monday, Ukraine announced that they had destroyed a train bridge in the Samara region of southwestern Russia.
According to Ukraine’s military intelligence, the assault aimed at damaging the foundations of a bridge located above the Chapaevka River.
The organization stated that Russia utilized the bridge for transporting military supplies.
The railway company of Russia announced an occurrence in the Samara region, stating that there were no injuries but train service had been temporarily stopped in that vicinity.
On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Western countries to send much-needed assistance to Ukraine, as the country defends itself against Russian attacks while facing a shortage of ammunition.
“He stated that failure to prevent Iranian ‘Shahed’ drones or Russian fighter jets from defeating America or Europe would result in a shameful page in history. He also warned against encouraging Russian aggression by making weak decisions, delaying deliveries, or hesitating, in reference to the delayed U.S. aid package for Ukraine due to political conflict in Congress.”
“It is simply impossible to explain how the hardships of a bleeding country can be used in domestic political struggles,” Zelenskyy added during his Sunday night video address.
Zelenskyy’s strong language in his statement showcased his exasperation as the number of deaths in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa increased to 12, including five children, on Sunday following a Russian drone attack on an apartment building the day before.
On March 3, 2024, in Odesa during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, rescuers remove rubble from a multi-story building that was extensively damaged by a drone attack.
Zelenskyy stated on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday that Russia has intentionally put Ukrainian children in harm’s way as their military targets. This statement came after the tragic incident where the remains of three children were found under the rubble.
According to a post on Telegram, Oleh Kiper, the governor of Odesa region, reported that search teams discovered more bodies late Sunday. Earlier today, teams were able to retrieve the remains of a mother and her infant from the debris.
More than two months have passed since the United States last provided military aid to Ukraine. In Washington, authorities are becoming increasingly concerned about the lack of weaponry and ammunition in Ukraine and the decline in shipments from the U.S.
The Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, has declined to vote on the Senate-approved $95 billion foreign aid plan, which includes a significant $60 billion in aid for Ukraine. This choice may delay the package for weeks, adding to the already lengthy wait in Congress.
“We’re anticipating the much-needed arrival of supplies, specifically an American solution,” stated Zelenskyy during his evening speech on Sunday.
According to Zelenskyy’s Sunday evening speech, Russia has experienced a loss of 15 military planes since the start of February. He also stated that the more chances there are to shoot down Russian aircraft, the more lives of Ukrainian people can be spared.
Senator Jack Reed, the head of the Senate Armed Services Committee, reports that officials at the U.S. Defense Department are exploring potential actions such as using available resources from the Pentagon before seeking funding approval from Congress to replenish them.
Reuters and Agence France-Presse have contributed information for this report.
Source: voanews.com
