Russia Ukraine Crisis: Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his defense chiefs to put the country’s nuclear deterrent force on high alert. He has accused Western countries of taking “unfriendly” steps with Russia.
At the same time, Ukraine has claimed that it has taken back its important city of Kharkiv from the Russian army. There the Ukrainian army has complete control. At the same time, the people of Ukraine are returning to their homes from abroad to fight against Russia, so that they can help their country’s army. Earlier Ukraine claimed that Russia had lost 4,300 people in the fighting so far. Also dozens of tanks, helicopters of Russia have also been destroyed. However, no information has been revealed from the Russian side regarding these figures.
At the same time, Russia has now agreed to talks after bombing Ukraine and terrifying its attacks for four consecutive days. Some reports quoting Russian media said that Putin is ready to hold talks with Ukraine in Belarus. He has also sent a delegation for this. However, Ukrainian President Zelensky said he was ready for talks, but not in Belarus. Earlier on Sunday, news agency PTI quoted a Ukrainian official as saying that the Russian army entered Kharkiv, the second largest city there, while the fighting continues on the streets.
The United Nations has confirmed that at least 240 civilians have been killed in fighting in Ukraine, of whom at least 64 were killed on Thursday. However, it believes “the actual number is much higher” as many reports of casualties have not been confirmed. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) released data from the UN Human Rights Office late Saturday. This office follows strict verification procedures to confirm casualties in a conflict.
The OCHA also said that damage to civilian structures has left thousands of people deprived of electricity or water and has created a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, especially in the northern, eastern and southern parts of Ukraine. Earlier, Ukraine’s presidential office said that Russian military detonated a gas pipeline bomb in Kharkiv, the country’s second largest city. The State Service of Special Communication and Information Protection warned that the explosion could result in an “environmental disaster” and advised residents to cover their windows with wet clothing and drink plenty of fluids.
He told that the explosion looked like a mushroom cloud. Ukraine’s top prosecutor Irina Venediktova said that Russian forces have not been able to capture Kharkiv and that fierce fighting is going on there. The city, with a population of about 1.5 million people, is 40 kilometers from the Russian border. However, in the meantime Ukraine claims that it has destroyed a Russian contingent. Let us tell you that today (February 27, 2022) is the fourth day of the war between Russia and Ukraine. The conflict between the two countries in the Ukrainian capital is currently intensifying. Residents prepared to spend another night in basements, subways and bunkers on Saturday amid an influx of Russian troops closer to Kyiv and clashes on the outskirts.
On the other hand, the leader of Ukraine claimed that the country’s forces had countered Russian attacks and vowed to continue the struggle and appealed to the countries of the world to provide more help. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky refused to accept the US offer to leave. Also insisted that he would stay in the capital only. In a video message, Zelensky accused Russia of targeting infrastructure and civilians, saying “the war is on here and we will win.”
However, there was peace in the central region of Kyiv on Saturday. However, sporadic gunshots were heard. The clashes that broke out after two days of fighting have left hundreds of people dead and heavy damage to bridges, schools and apartment buildings. US officials believe Russian President Vladimir Putin is determined to overthrow Ukraine’s government and subjugate it.