Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues.
Russian and Ukrainian forces continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians have fled the country.
We will keep you updated on developments regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 25th (Japan time), including the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries involved.
(There is a 7 hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6 hour time difference with Moscow, Russia)
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Russian Ministry of Defense ``Military plane shot down'' All 74 prisoners, including prisoners, died?
Ukraine: “Planned and intentional actions on the part of Russia”
Russian Foreign Minister: ``Terrorist attack carried out by Ukraine''
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Russian Ministry of Defense ``Military plane shot down'' All 74 prisoners, including prisoners, died?
Ukraine: “Planned and intentional actions on the part of Russia”
Russian Foreign Minister: ``Terrorist attack carried out by Ukraine''
Russian Ministry of Defense ``Military plane shot down'' All 74 prisoners, including prisoners, died?
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 24th that a Russian military plane that departed from an air base near Moscow to exchange prisoners with the Ukrainian side crashed in the western Belgorod Oblast, which borders Ukraine.
The plane that crashed was an Ilyushin 76 transport plane, carrying 74 people, including 65 captured Ukrainian soldiers and nine Russian crew members, all of whom died.
The Russian Ministry of Defense states that it was ``destroyed by an anti-aircraft missile fired by the Ukrainian military from the Kharkiv Oblast in eastern Ukraine,'' and that it was shot down by two missiles fired by the Ukrainian military from a Ukrainian province adjacent to Belgorod Oblast. .
Ukraine: “Planned and intentional actions on the part of Russia”
On the 24th, the Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine posted on social media, ``Ukraine does not have reliable information about who and how many people were on board this plane,'' and avoided making any clear statement about its involvement in the military plane crash.
In addition, Ukraine stated that it had not been informed by Russia of the transfer routes for the prisoners being exchanged, and stated that ``Russia's plan is aimed at destabilizing the situation in Ukraine and weakening international support for our country.'' "This would indicate deliberate and deliberate action."
Russian Foreign Minister: ``Terrorist attack carried out by Ukraine''
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, who was visiting the United Nations Headquarters in New York, told reporters on the 24th that ``a terrorist attack was carried out by Ukraine.''An anti-aircraft missile was fired from the Ukrainian side, and a Russian military aircraft was aboard a military aircraft. He blamed everyone for his death.
He then announced that he had requested the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council to convene an emergency meeting to discuss a response.