In Ukraine’s cities like Kharkiv, Marupol, Odessa, many buildings have been destroyed, roads have been broken. People are living in an atmosphere of panic. People have taken refuge in subways, ditches and metro stations in Kiev.
For the second consecutive day, the attacks on Ukraine by the Russian army continued. The capital Kiev was badly shaken by more than 160 missiles fired by Russia. People hid in homes, subways, ditches and subway stations throughout the night. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claims that Russian forces have reached outside the capital Kiev. In many cities of Ukraine including Kiev, the scene of devastation was seen all around.
Many buildings were destroyed on the main square of Kharkiv. Several buildings were destroyed and roads were gutted around the military base in the town of Marupol. Even the oil stations of Odessa city were seen engulfed in flames. There was devastation and silence everywhere. In these cities, from food and drink to daily essentials, there is also a shortage, but people are not going out towards the roads.
President Zelensky expects Russian occupation of Kiev in the next 96 hours. “Russian forces are targeting residential areas,” he said. People have taken shelter in metro stations due to missile attacks. After Russia fired more than 160 missiles, the president has ordered rifles to be handed over to 10,000 of his people in the country.
He also appealed to the citizens to protest. On the other hand, Russia has claimed to have destroyed more than 70 military bases, including 11 airstrips in Ukraine. Due to this a large number of people’s exodus from Ukraine has also started. In this effort, there was a long jam on the highways.
400 Indian students took shelter in the basement, sought help
At least 400 Indian students have taken shelter in a basement after Russian troops captured the city of Sumi, which borders the Russian border in Ukraine. He has appealed to the Government of India to expel him. Most of them are students of Sumi State Medical College. He said that he was worried about his safety as gunshots were heard outside.
Student Lalit Kumar said, “Right now we are hiding in the basement of our hostel and we don’t know how long we will be able to stay safe here.” “It is not possible to travel on your own as martial law is in force here,” he said. This means that no one can go out in the area, cars, buses and even private vehicles cannot pass through. ATMs and supermarkets are also closed. The students also shared a video of the basement where they are hiding. “We don’t have much stuff here that we won’t be able to stay here for long,” Kumar said. We want to return to our country and meet our people, help us.
Left us alone to fight: Zelensky
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video address that today we have lost 137 of our heroes, our citizens, while 316 people have been injured. He regretted not getting anyone’s support in this war and said that his country has been left to fight with Russia. He said, who is standing to fight with us? I don’t see anyone. Who is ready to guarantee Ukraine NATO membership? Everyone’s scared. In this video message, Zelensky also asked citizens living in the capital Kiev to be vigilant. He has asked everyone to follow the curfew.
America will give $ 600 million lethal weapons to Ukraine
In the ongoing Russo-Ukraine war, America may have pulled out of Ukraine by saying that it should not launch its army, but it is indirectly helping it completely. Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi said, “US lawmakers want to provide Ukraine with deadly defense weapons worth 6 million dollars for this fight.” “What we are doing with Ukraine is making sure that we have humanitarian aid to help the people,” he said.
After Ukraine, there are concerns about security in Taiwan too: Report
The Russian attack on Ukraine has drawn world attention elsewhere. This place is Taiwan, the sovereignty of which China is already eyeing. Some analysts have compared the Chinese threats to the Ukraine attacks to assert their control over self-ruled Taiwan. Analysts fear that China may consider an attack on Taiwan like Russia.
Let us tell you that China has already been threatening to conduct military operations in Taiwan. China’s attention has been drawn to Taiwan since President Tsai Ing-we took office in 2016 with an inclination towards the freedom of democracy.
Cao-Cheng Wang, Professor of Strategic Studies at the Institute for International Affairs and Tamkang, said that the US probably attaches more importance to Taiwan, so we will have to see how this conflict will turn out. Taiwan’s ruling party MP Wang Ting-yu said, “We cannot sit on the edge in the current situation.” Li Minjiang, a Chinese expert from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, said military action on Taiwan is unlikely at the moment.
Taiwan claims, 9 Chinese fighter planes entered our defense sector
Amidst Russia-Ukraine tensions, China has also rekindled an old dispute by claiming Taiwan as its part. Taiwan has claimed that 9 fighter planes of China have infiltrated Taiwan’s air defense area. Chinese fighter planes have been infiltrating Taiwan’s air defense zone several times in the past. In November last year, 27 Chinese fighter jets infiltrated Taiwan’s airspace.
Condemnation motion in UNSC, early voting today, condemnation of making Doneshk-Luhansk a separate independent regionThe UN Security Council will vote on a draft resolution tabled by the US and Albania, which calls for condemnation of Russian aggression, assault and violations of Ukrainian sovereignty. It is a move that will seek to isolate Russia, a permanent and veto-powered member state. The draft calls on Russian forces to withdraw from Ukraine unconditionally immediately.
Voting on this proposal will be held early Saturday morning Indian time. The resolution committed to Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity, and called the Russian attack a violation of international peace and security.
Expansion
For the second consecutive day, the attacks on Ukraine by the Russian army continued. The capital Kiev was badly shaken by more than 160 missiles fired by Russia. People hid in homes, subways, ditches and subway stations throughout the night. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claims that Russian forces have reached outside the capital Kiev. In many cities of Ukraine including Kiev, the scene of devastation was seen all around.
Many buildings were destroyed on the main square of Kharkiv. Several buildings were destroyed and roads were gutted around the military base in the town of Marupol. Even the oil stations of Odessa city were seen engulfed in flames. There was devastation and silence everywhere. In these cities, from food and drink to daily essentials, there is also a shortage, but people are not going out towards the roads.
President Zelensky expects Russian occupation of Kiev in the next 96 hours. “Russian forces are targeting residential areas,” he said. People have taken shelter in metro stations due to missile attacks. After Russia fired more than 160 missiles, the president has ordered rifles to be handed over to 10,000 of his people in the country.
He also appealed to the citizens to protest. On the other hand, Russia has claimed to have destroyed more than 70 military bases, including 11 airstrips in Ukraine. Due to this a large number of people’s exodus from Ukraine has also started. In this effort, there was a long jam on the highways.
400 Indian students took shelter in the basement, sought help
At least 400 Indian students have taken shelter in a basement after Russian troops captured the city of Sumi, which borders the Russian border in Ukraine. He has appealed to the Government of India to expel him. Most of them are students of Sumi State Medical College. He said that he was worried about his safety as gunshots were heard outside.
Student Lalit Kumar said, “Right now we are hiding in the basement of our hostel and we don’t know how long we will be able to stay safe here.” “It is not possible to travel on your own as martial law is in force here,” he said. This means that no one can go out in the area, cars, buses and even private vehicles cannot pass through. ATMs and supermarkets are also closed. The students also shared a video of the basement where they are hiding. “We don’t have much stuff here that we won’t be able to stay here for long,” Kumar said. We want to return to our country and meet our people, help us.
Left us alone to fight: Zelensky
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video address that today we have lost 137 of our heroes, our citizens, while 316 people have been injured. He regretted not getting anyone’s support in this war and said that his country has been left to fight with Russia. He said, who is standing to fight with us? I don’t see anyone. Who is ready to guarantee Ukraine NATO membership? Everyone’s scared. In this video message, Zelensky also asked citizens living in the capital Kiev to be vigilant. He has asked everyone to follow the curfew.
America will give $ 600 million lethal weapons to Ukraine
In the ongoing Russo-Ukraine war, America may have pulled out of Ukraine by saying that it should not launch its army, but it is indirectly helping it completely. Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi said, “US lawmakers want to provide Ukraine with deadly defense weapons worth 6 million dollars for this fight.” “What we are doing with Ukraine is making sure that we have humanitarian aid to help the people,” he said.