Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues.
Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad.
We will keep you updated on the movements on the 26th (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine, such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned.
(There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow in Russia)
Mayor of Eastern Severodonetsk "Our army has almost left the city"
"Unfortunately, our troops have almost left the city, but this can save the lives of soldiers," the mayor of Severodonetsk, Mayor of Severodonetsk, in eastern Ukraine, said on a Ukrainian television show on the 25th. Most of the troops are believed to have withdrawn from Severodonetsk by the 25th.
Also, the mayor said about the "Azoto Chemical Factory" where many citizens had evacuated. "There are still people who did not evacuate for some reason. The building is sturdy, so they thought they could evacuate until the end of the battle. ".
"The withdrawal prevented the Russian army from besieging the Ukrainian army. Lysychans'k is geographically protected," he said, based in Lysychans'k, which is located on a hill next to Severodonetsk across the river. He showed his willingness to continue to resist the Russian army.