Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has again condemned Russia's alleged use of Iranian drones, saying its use of such weapons from Tehran shows it is "militarily and politically bankrupt."
Drone and missile strikes continue to target Ukraine's energy infrastructure and residential buildings. Zelenskyy said yesterday that 30% of Ukraine's power stations have been taken out by Russian strikes, resulting in blackouts in many cities.
Meanwhile, the new commander of Russian forces in Ukraine has acknowledged that the military situation there is difficult, particularly around the southern Kherson region.
"The situation in the area of the 'Special Military Operation' can be described as tense," Sergei Surovikin told reporters Tuesday, according to Russian state news agency Tass.
Kirill Stremousov, a Russian-installed deputy administrator of the Kherson region, said on Telegram late on Tuesday that "in the very near future, the battle for Kherson will begin."