Ukraine requests NATO aid to combat Russian attacks on infrastructure

The State Emergency Service of Ukraine has submitted a request for international assistance through NATO. Kyiv is seeking help to deal with the effects of Russian attacks on the civilian population in Ukraine.

According to the letter sent to NATO, civil defence services will use the necessary equipment to neutralize the effects of Russian attacks. The equipment will first be directed to regions most affected by Russian attacks.

Kyiv has also posted a list of needed items, including fire trucks equipped with ladders measuring approximately 30 metres and 35 metres. The list also includes excavators, tractors, trailers for transporting trucks, armoured medical vehicles, and armoured vehicles for civilian evacuation.

As a result of a Russian drone attack, a large fire broke out at an industrial facility in Ternopil Oblast in western Ukraine, the military administration of the region reported early Tuesday morning. Residents were asked not to leave their homes unnecessarily due to deteriorating air quality.

"During the nighttime attack, the enemy targeted an industrial facility. A fire broke out, and all services responsible for the facility's operation were immediately dispatched to the scene," said Viktor Ustenko, Deputy Head of the Ternopil Regional Military Administration, at a press conference.

"Upon arriving at the scene, it was determined that the fire started due to a hit to one of the tanks storing fuel and lubricants, causing the fire. More than 20 vehicles and over 90 rescuers are involved in extinguishing the fire. At 6:50 AM ET, the fire was localized; it is still being extinguished," informed Viktor Masley, Head of the State Emergency Service in Ternopil Oblast, at the same press conference.