Zelensky accuses Russia of turning Kherson into an “exclusion zone”

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The mobilized Russians are “poorly prepared and equipped”, so Russia is likely to announce another mobilization, according to Zelensky

Oct. 28 () –

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski has accused Moscow of pressuring doctors to leave the annexed Kherson for Russia, of dismantling health services in the region and wanting to turn it into an “exclusion zone”.

“Before the arrival of Russia, this region, like all other regions of Ukraine, was completely normal and safe. All social services for people were guaranteed. Life was guaranteed,” he said.

On the other hand, Zelensky has stressed, in the context of the lack of health services, that some four million Ukrainians face energy restrictions in areas such as the capital, kyiv, as well as in Yitomir, Poltava, Rivne, Kharkov, Cherkasi, Sumy or Chernigov.

“Emergency blackouts are also likely in other regions. We are doing everything possible so that the State has the opportunity to reduce them,” he indicated during a speech collected by the Ukrainian Presidency.

Regarding the end of the “partial mobilization” decreed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, he has ruled that the mobilized people — a strategy that Russia uses to “increase pressure on their positions” — are “poorly prepared and equipped” .

“(They are) so ruthlessly used by the (Russian) command that (it) allows us to suggest that Russia may soon need a new wave of sending people to war,” the Ukrainian president stressed, adding that kyiv is “preparing for this”.

“We are preparing for the fact that the current Russian leadership seeks new opportunities to continue the war. In particular, thanks to its accomplices in Iran,” he specified, clearly alluding to the alleged use of Iranian drones in the framework of the invasion. Ukrainian Russian.

Zelensky has also thanked Washington for the new military aid package valued at 275 million dollars (276 million euros), which includes ammunition for HIMARS US-made multiple rocket launcher systems.

“Much-needed items for our defenders that allow us to liberate our territory step by step. It’s not just what helps us advance on the battlefield, it’s what allows us to guarantee people their fundamental right to life,” he said. insured.

Likewise, he also recalled Canada during his speech, which has sanctioned this Friday 35 people and six companies related to the Russian government as a response measure to the invasion of Ukraine, which began at the end of February, more than eight months ago.

“Today I want to thank Canada, our long-standing and sincere partners, for an unprecedented act regarding Canada’s sovereign bond issuance. All proceeds from the placement will go to help Ukraine,” he concluded.