One day after Russia's military invasion of Ukraine began, Ukrainian President Oleksandr Zelensky revealed that 137 people, including civilians, had died so far.
In the field, evacuation movements are spreading among the citizens trying to escape the attack, causing great confusion.
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.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian government has announced that the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which is located north of the capital Kiev and suffered the worst nuclear accident in history in 1986, was occupied by Russian troops after the battle.
President Zelensky said on the morning of the 25th of Japan time, "Sadly, 137 heroes and civilians were lost, and 316 people were injured." Revealed.
On top of that, it has issued a total mobilization order to strengthen its defense posture, and overseas media have reported that it will deploy troops extensively in major cities including the capital Kiev.
The Russian side claims that it is an attack targeting military facilities and does not pose a threat to civilians, but local citizens evacuated to the premises of a subway station to protect themselves from the attack, or next door. The movement to escape by car or train is spreading in Poland, causing great confusion.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin justified the military invasion, saying, "Everything that is happening now is a desperate means. There was no other choice."
On the other hand, the United States and the EU-European Union have denounced Russia and announced the implementation of sanctions one after another, further strengthening their stance of putting pressure on Russia.
Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan “Assuming the worst scenario”
Following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine's Ambassador to Japan Korsunsky held a meeting in Tokyo, expressing a strong sense of crisis that "the worst scenario must be assumed", and Japan also with the international community. He sought to keep pace and strengthen sanctions on Russia.
Ukrainian Ambassador Korsunsky, who is stationed in Japan, held a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Association of Japan in Tokyo on the morning of the 25th. I don't think this is the end of the Russian attack, and we have to envision the worst scenario. "
He said, "I have no idea of surrendering. We will fight back," emphasizing the stance of a thorough fight against Russia.
He said, "It is not forgiven that one person has caused such a crisis for no reason, and we must stop it." Japan also moved to Russia in line with the international community. Called for stronger sanctions.
“Multiple explosions in the capital Kiev” Ukrainian media
According to Ukrainian media, multiple explosions were heard in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, after 11:00 am on the 25th of Japan time.
It is not known in detail whether it was due to an attack by the Russian army.