In Ukraine, the fighting seems to be intensifying as the Ukrainian troops continue to resist the invading Russian troops in various places such as the second city, Kharkov.
Kharkiv Governor Claims to dismiss Russian troops
Regarding Kharkov, which is reported to have a fierce battle between the Russian army and the Ukrainian army, the local governor posted on his Facebook page on the 27th that "we are in complete control" and dismissed the Russian army. Claims to have been.
The footage that appears to have been taken locally shows the Russian military vehicles being left unattended.
Mayor of Kiev “Siege by Russian Army”
Meanwhile, regarding the situation in the capital Kiev, the Mayor of Klitschko asked in an Associated Press interview if there were plans to evacuate citizens outside the city. It is in a state of being surrounded by. "
In Kiev city, on the 27th, citizens were seen making flame bottles using empty wine bottles, and Ukrainian parliamentarians also sent guns to NHK immediately after being invaded by Russia. He clarified that he was done and emphasized his willingness to continue resistance.
The hydroelectric power plant in the south and the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the north continue to be occupied by Russian troops, and the Russian Defense Ministry announced on the 27th that it had destroyed 1067 targets such as Ukrainian missiles. The battle seems to be getting more intense.
Kharkov's Japanese language school owner "We fought in the city from the morning"
A Ukrainian man living in Kharkov, Ukraine's second largest city, where fierce fighting is reported, responded to an interview with NHK in Japanese around 5 pm local time on the 27th.
Boris Moroz, 36, runs a Japanese language school in Kharkov and teaches Japanese to about 30 students from junior high school to working adults.
The battle between the Russian and Ukrainian troops is intensifying, Moroz said, "It's been four days now, and the war has begun and the worst bombings are going on. It's hard to sleep and even at night. The missiles were launched one after another and it was a very scary sound. There was a fight in the city from the morning, "explained the local situation.
He said, "Russia only bombs Ukrainian troops, but that's not the case. There are some missiles here and there in the city."
Regarding life in Kharkov, he said that bread was distributed free of charge in the city and there was a long line, saying, "Gas and electricity sometimes stop, but there are still people in the city who can repair it. There is still food left, but it is running low. "
Moroz says he continues to teach Japanese online after Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.
Moroz said, "Children are so scared that I continue not only to teach Japanese but also to reassure the students and see if everyone is okay. I was born here because it's my city. I'm not going to run away. "
In Kiev, there are also citizens who make Molotov cocktails.
While Russian troops invading Ukraine intensified their offensive in major local cities, citizens were seen making flame bottles using empty wine bottles on the 27th in the capital city of Kiev.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine formed a "territorial defense unit" in 2014 to teach citizens how to handle weapons such as guns, and it is expected that up to 120,000 people will be organized in an emergency. You will be under command.
Also, in January, the "National Resistance Basic Law" was enforced, and if the Russian army invades, it is assumed that it will be an urban warfare, and the people will unite to resist.
US Department of Defense “Russian troops have not been able to control major cities”
A senior Pentagon official told reporters yesterday that Russia had not been able to control major cities so far regarding the situation of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.
The official pointed out that in addition to receiving intense resistance from the Ukrainian side for the reason, he is facing a shortage of fuel and so on.
The Ukrainian side is still able to use air defense systems and aircraft, and the offense and defense over Ukrainian air superiority is continuing.
Also, regarding the capital Kiev, Russian troops continue to be located about 30 km from the city, and some reconnaissance units have entered the city of Kiev, and small-scale battles are taking place.
In addition, the Russian army has launched more than 320 short-range ballistic missiles so far.
The official warned that although Russian troops are increasing the force they are putting into Ukraine, they are still keeping one-third of the fighting force around the border unattended. rice field.