At least 23 civilians were killed and dozens wounded in a Russian missile strike on the central Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia yesterday afternoon.
Ukraine’s military said Vinnytsia, a city about 200 km southwest of the capital Kyiv, was hit by three Russian Kalibr cruise missiles fired from an unnamed submarine.
According to police reports cited by Reuters, over 50 people were taken to hospital after being severely injured in the attacks. Dozens more are still unaccounted for.
Ukrainian Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Malyar told reporters in Kyiv that the attack was „more evidence of genocide” by Russian forces in Ukraine.
The Vinnytsia City Council announced that June 15 would be declared “a day of mourning” in the city and across the region.
The attack has given further impetus to those calling for Russia to officially be designated as a “state sponsor of terrorism.” Four other countries – Cuba, North Korea, Iran, and Syria — are currently on the US list of state terrorism sponsors.
In April, the United Nations General Assembly suspended Russia from the UN Human Rights Council amid reports of „gross and systematic violations and abuses of human rights” in Ukraine.
Source: Radio Poland, Reuters
Polish soldiers and other NATO allies from central Europe were invited to participate in the annual Bastille Day Parade down Paris’ historic Champs-Élysées yesterday.
The event featured the flags and troops of nine eastern NATO allies, including Poland, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, and Slovakia. Soldiers from France’s NATO contingent posted in eastern Europe also joined the parade.
The move to invite Poland and others to participate in the traditional French parade was seen by many analysts as a way for France to demonstrate European unity in the face of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine
Source: Radio Poland
Polish officials announced earlier this week that a key onshore section of the undersea Baltic Pipe gas pipeline, which is expected to connect Poland with Norwegian gas fields via Denmark, has been cleared for service.
The Baltic Pipe, which is part of Warsaw’s efforts to diversify gas supplies and end Poland’s energy dependence on Russia, is due to be launched in October. The pipeline is expected to operate at an initial capacity of 2 to 3 billion cubic meters per year and at full capacity from the end of 2022.
According to Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, the Baltic Pipe gas pipeline has already been contracted for gas transmission in the amount of 5 billion cubic meters, with 10 billion cubic meters contracted for next year.
As Morawiecki went on to point out, based on current predictions, “it is easy to summarize and calculate that we will not be dependent on this gas blackmail to which Germans, Austrians, Czechs, the Dutch, and many others are subject to today.”
In April, Russia’s energy giant Gazprom suspended gas deliveries to Poland after the country refused to pay in Russian roubles amid Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Source: Radio Poland, Radio Gdańsk
Fans of Lechia Gdańsk are celebrating after goals by Maciej Gajos and Rafał Pietrzak gave Lechia a second victory over Pandev Academy last night in Skopje.
The 2-1 victory paves the way for the White and Green to advance to the second qualifying round of the Europa Conference League, a historic first for the team.
The next qualifying match will be against Rapid Vienna next Thursday, July 21, in Vienna.
Source: Radio Gdańsk
The “Letnie Kino” open-air cinema season kicks off tonight with a free screening of “Space Jam” at Stogi beach.
Films will be screened every Friday until the end of August, with next week featuring the popular sci-fi drama “Tenet,” directed by Christopher Nolan.
Similar to past years, the outdoor cinema will provide moviegoers with comfortable sunbeds and blankets to make the experience more enjoyable.
All screenings begin at 21:30. The cinema is located at the main entrance to the beach in Stogi (No. 26), overlooking the largest container terminal in the Baltic Sea.
Full schedule of upcoming films >>>HERE.
Source: Radio Gdańsk
Weather
Today will be mostly sunny and warm, with a slight chance of rain in the morning and a strong breeze coming in from the west. Temperatures will peak around a high of 19°C, or 67°F, dropping to an overnight low of 13°C or 55°F. Cooler weather and a chance for rain is expected tomorrow, with sunnier skies and warmer weather returning midweek.
Elizabeth Peck
