Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine on the 24th, and the Russian Defense Ministry announced that it had attacked more than 80 facilities of the Ukrainian army, including 11 airports so far.
President Putin justified the military invasion, saying "there was no other choice."
Russia's military invasion began in various parts of Ukraine on the 24th, and the Russian Defense Ministry announced that it had attacked 83 ground facilities of the Ukrainian army, including 11 airports so far.
A spokesman for the Russian Defense Ministry, Kona Schenkov, argued that the attack was aimed at military facilities and did not pose a threat to civilians.
On the other hand, according to the Ukrainian Army Staff Headquarters, military facilities in the suburbs of the capital Kiev were attacked by cruise missiles, as well as attacks in various places such as Kramatrusk, which is the eastern base of the Ukrainian army, and military facilities in the south. It means that it continued.
Ukrainian presidential officials also told local media that the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the country was occupied by Russian troops after a fierce battle.
The condition of the radioactive waste storage facility on the premises is unknown.
In addition, pro-Russian officials in eastern Ukraine expressed their desire to invade areas controlled by the Ukrainian government and take control of the entire two states.
More than 40 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and dozens have been injured so far, according to officials from the Ukrainian Presidential Office, Kharkov, northeastern Kharkov, according to local officials. A boy is said to have died in an attack on a building in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Oleksandr Zelensky has strongly condemned Russia's military invasion and has announced a break in diplomatic relations with Russia.
Under these circumstances, Russian President Vladimir Putin justified the military invasion by saying at a meeting with the domestic business community on the 24th, "Everything that is happening now is a desperate means. There was no other option."
The Russian army has disregarded the warnings from the Western side and launched military invasions in various parts of Ukraine, and the criticism from the international community is increasing.
The state of the damage site
Reuters reports on several sites of damage in Kharkiv Oblast, eastern Ukraine, allegedly attacked by Russian troops.
Of these, in the video showing the interior of a building in the capital city of Kharkov, the roof and walls of the room have collapsed significantly, and debris is scattered on the floor, leaving no foothold.
Also, in an apartment in Chuhuiv, another city in the state, most of the windows on the wall are broken, the veranda is messed up, and debris is scattered on the ground.
Nearby, there were women wrapped in blankets and calling anxiously, and people standing in front of a broken mansion.
On the other hand, the eastern Donetsk Oblast, which is virtually dominated by pro-Russian factions, has also suffered damage, and residents who have been forced to evacuate have expressed anxiety and confused voices.
Resident women were half-screaming, "I have to leave my house. What's happening?" Or "Where should I escape when I'm alone?"
Damage situation announced by Ukraine
An aide to the Office of the President of Ukraine announced at a meeting on the 24th that more than 40 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and dozens have been injured since the start of the Russian invasion.
According to local media, the aide said that the damage was mainly due to air strikes and missile attacks, and that "there was a certain amount of wear," but it had a serious impact on personnel, ammunition, and combat capabilities. He showed the view that he did not.
Local officials also reported that at least 18 people, including civilians, were killed in the missile attack around the port city of Odessa on the Black Sea coast.
In addition, the Ukrainian police announced that they had been attacked 203 times by the Russian side on the 24th, and that fighting is taking place in almost the entire territory.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kreva posted on SNS that "Russia's invasion is not limited to the eastern part, but is under full-scale attacks from various directions. Ukraine will continue to defend," he said.
The Ukrainian Army Chief of Staff also said on SNS on the 24th that Ukrainian troops had killed about 50 Russian soldiers in the eastern province of Lugansk.
President Zelensky "A new iron curtain has come down"
Ukrainian President Oleksandr Zelensky delivered a speech to the public on the 24th.
In this, President Zelensky said, "We are not only hearing the sound of rocket explosions, the sound of battles, and the sound of military aircraft roaring. The sound of a new iron curtain falling to separate Russia from the civilized world. We must keep this curtain on the Russian side, not on our country, "he said, accusing Russia of using the expression" iron curtain "during the Cold War.
On the other hand, many Russian citizens were shocked by the invasion, and some of them expressed their opposition on SNS, and called on them to appeal directly to President Putin.
And to the Ukrainian people, "I want you to cooperate in the defense of your country and join the troops that protect the army and borders. Whether or not to allow the enemy to invade further depends on our response. Volunteer by donating blood etc. I also want medical personnel to help me, "he said, calling on the people to unite and cooperate.
He further called on Ukraine to support the world's political leaders, saying, "If you, the leaders of the free world, do not reach out to us now, tomorrow will be devastated." rice field.
Nobel Peace Prize-winning Russian newspaper editor-in-chief voices against military invasion
Some reporters have voiced opposition as major Russian media reports justify Russia's actions in line with the government's intentions regarding the military invasion of Ukraine.
Among them, Dmitry Muratoff, the editor-in-chief of a Russian newspaper that won the Nobel Peace Prize last year after criticizing the Putin administration's powerful stance, posted a video message on the official website of the newspaper on the 24th. Was posted.
"We are in sadness. Our country has begun a war with Ukraine at the behest of President Putin. No one can stop it. I feel sad and embarrassed." , He talked about his feelings.
"We do not recognize Ukraine as an enemy and Ukrainian is not an enemy," he said. In the future, Mr. Muratov's newspaper will write articles in two languages, Ukrainian and Russian, in Ukraine. It has been clarified that we will send a message to people as well.
He added, "One last thing. Only the Russian anti-war movement can save lives on this planet," he emphasized the importance of continuing to speak out against the war from the Russian side.
Expert "President Zelensky's very difficult situation"
Professor Yoshihiko Okabe of Kobe Gakuin University, who specializes in Ukrainian politics, said, "President Zelensky, who has gained national popularity by appealing for the eradication of corruption and the return of the Crimean Peninsula, could not think of an option to compromise with Russia, and was in a very difficult situation. ".
President Zelensky is a former popular talent who was active as a comedian and actor, and he was 41 years old when he was 41 years old, playing the leading role in the TV drama `` National Servant'' where high school teachers turned into president and promoted political reform one after another. In the year, he was actually elected in the presidential election.
With a clean image, he appealed for the eradication of corruption and the return of the Crimean Peninsula, gained national popularity, and promoted stable administration.
Professor Okabe commented on the situation of President Zelensky, "I think the government is functioning so far, but it is difficult to understand whether the information is complicated and the chain of command is maintained. Even if it is a partial invasion. It may have been able to withstand, but there is no way to compete with Russia at such a large scale. Since the European route has been clarified, there is no option to approach Russia, and we will continue to appeal to the international community for support. It takes shape, but it is in a very difficult situation. "