World Desk, AnyTV, London
Published by: Sanjeev Kumar Jha
Updated Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:03 AM IST
Summary
The war between Russia and Ukraine continues for the 14th consecutive day. Meanwhile, the British Defense Ministry has claimed that the Russian military is in violation of the ceasefire agreement. The ministry said war-torn cities in Ukraine were facing shortages of food, electricity and water.
The British Defense Ministry has claimed that Russia has violated its own ceasefire agreement in Ukraine for the third day in a row. Russian forces have reportedly blocked humanitarian corridors in Mariupol and Sumy. A post posted on the Twitter handle of the British Ministry of Defense said there were reports of shelling and small arms firing by Russia throughout the day. However, it is expected that some civilians managed to successfully escape from the besieged cities. War-hit cities are facing shortage of food, electricity and water, which is a major challenge for the civilians.
1,335 civilian casualties in Ukraine so far: UN
According to the United Nations, there have been 1,335 civilian casualties in Ukraine so far. Kyiv says more than 12,000 Russian soldiers have been killed so far. While Moscow has reportedly only confirmed 500 deaths. The United Nations has expressed grief over the growing refugee crisis, saying that more than two million people have been forced out of their homes. WHO has also expressed concern about the repeated targeting of health facilities.
Around 4 million people may leave home: United Nations
The United Nations estimates that some 4 million people may leave Ukraine. UN High Commissioner Filippo Grandi said it was the fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II.
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The British Defense Ministry has claimed that Russia has violated its own ceasefire agreement in Ukraine for the third day in a row. Russian forces have reportedly blocked humanitarian corridors in Mariupol and Sumy. A post posted on the Twitter handle of the British Ministry of Defense said there were reports of shelling and small arms firing by Russia throughout the day. However, it is expected that some civilians managed to successfully escape from the besieged cities. War-hit cities are facing shortage of food, electricity and water, which is a major challenge for the civilians.
1,335 civilian casualties in Ukraine so far: UN
According to the United Nations, there have been 1,335 civilian casualties in Ukraine so far. Kyiv says more than 12,000 Russian soldiers have been killed so far. While Moscow has reportedly only confirmed 500 deaths. The United Nations has expressed grief over the growing refugee crisis, saying that more than two million people have been forced out of their homes. WHO has also expressed concern about the repeated targeting of health facilities.
Around 4 million people may leave home: United Nations
The United Nations estimates that some 4 million people may leave Ukraine. UN High Commissioner Filippo Grandi said it was the fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II.