As Russian troops invading Ukraine intensify their attacks on the east, the Ukrainian government has called on citizens of the east to evacuate promptly, raising tensions.

Meanwhile, the Putin administration has made clear its opposition to the murder of many civilians in the suburbs of the capital and the growing voice of pursuing Russia's responsibilities, and the path to a ceasefire is becoming steeper.

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 7th that it had destroyed the Ukrainian military fuel facilities in Kharkiv in the eastern part of Ukraine, Mykolaiv in the southern part, and Zaporizhia in the southeastern part with missiles.



Regarding the reason why Russian troops are attacking infrastructure, the British Ministry of Defense has pointed out on the 7th that it aims to weaken the supply capacity of Ukrainian troops and increase pressure on the Ukrainian government.



The US think tank "Institute for the Study of War" said on the 6th that Russian troops may be preparing for a large-scale attack in the eastern states of Luhansk and Donetsk.



On the 6th, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Beresichk called on citizens of Luhansk and Donetsk Oblasts to evacuate promptly, saying that they would be "exposed to attacks and unable to help."



The governor of Luhansk Oblast also expressed a strong sense of crisis on the 7th, saying, "The last few days are the last chance to evacuate. The enemy is trying to cut off the route of travel."



In this military invasion, many civilians were found killed in the town of Bucha near the capital Kieu, where Russian troops withdrew, and there are allegations that Russians are trying to hide evidence of the killings in other areas. As a result, there are widespread voices from Western countries pursuing Russia's responsibility as a war crime.



In response to international criticism, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a National Security Council on the 7th, and the Russian Presidential Administration said at the meeting, "There is a need to actively counter the informational work activities by the Ukrainian side. It was emphasized. "



The Russian side unilaterally insists that it was the Ukrainian side's forgery that the civilians were found murdered in Bucha and other places, and it is a clear form of Putin's opposition.



The deepening conflict is also affecting the ceasefire negotiations.



Russia's Foreign Minister Sergeĭ Viklov said in a statement on the 7th, "The Ukrainian side has proposed a new agreement on the 6th, which clearly deviates from what was discussed in the negotiations in Turkey on the 29th of last month. I have criticized it.



Foreign Minister Sergeĭ Viklov complained that the Ukrainian side had added a new proposal that the issue of sovereignty in the south and east should be discussed at the summit. I'm trying to make you do it. "



In response, the Ukrainian delegation's adviser to the presidential palace, Podryak, argued that he "did not understand the intention of his remarks," and the path to a ceasefire is becoming steeper.

President Zelensky "Weapons are needed to withdraw Russian troops"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered an online speech at the Greek Parliament on the 7th, calling for further support, including the provision of an air defense system.



In his speech, President Zelensky said, "Russia is forcibly transferring at least tens of thousands of Ukrainian residents who were attacked, such as Mariupol. Russia believes it can do anything without punishment." He accused Russia of continuing inhumane acts.



"If Russia continues to use its ports as it is, it will get funding for missiles and bombs that will destroy not only Mariupol but also Odesa and other cities," he said, calling for further strengthening of economic sanctions. rice field.



"Ukraine needs weapons to withdraw Russian troops. The sooner it can save the lives of more Ukrainians," he said, including air defense systems, shells, and armored vehicles. Asked EU countries for donations.

Mayor Lviv "Thousands of Citizens Bring Refugees Home"

The mayor of Lviv, a major city in western Ukraine, where the number of attacks by Russian troops is relatively low and the number of refugees is concentrated, said in an interview with NHK on the 7th, "Today, 3000 refugees from Slovyansik and Klamatrusik in Donetsk Oblast. Accepted. In addition to opening schools, theaters and gyms, thousands of citizens are accepting refugees at home. "



"We are trying to deal with food, clothing and medical issues, but it is very difficult," he said, urging the international community to expand support for refugees who remain in Ukraine.



He also expressed strong concern about the human casualties of the military invasion, saying, "The Bucha massacre is unusual, but the situation in Mariupol is even more severe, with 5,000 to 6,000 civilians killed."



He added, "I don't know where the next target of Russian missile attacks will be." I clarified the current situation.

At least 1611 civilians died

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has announced that at least 1611 civilians have died in Ukraine between February 24 and this month 6 as Russia's military invasion has begun.



Of these, 131 are children.



Of the deaths, 1119 have been identified in Kyiv and eastern Kharkiv, northern Chernihiv and southern Kherson, and 492 have been identified in eastern Donetsk and Luhansk.



In addition, there are 2227 injured people.



Many people were killed or injured by bombardment, missiles, and air strikes.



The announcement does not include unidentified casualties, such as in eastern Mariupol, which has been heavily attacked by Russian troops, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has far more actual numbers. It is said that there are many.

More than 4.31 million people evacuated abroad

According to the UNHCR = United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the number of people evacuated from Ukraine after the invasion of the Russian army is more than 4.31 million as of the 6th.



The main evacuation destinations are Poland with about 2.51 million people, Romania with about 660,000 people, and Hungary and Moldova with about 400,000 people.



As of the 29th of last month, about 350,000 people have evacuated to Russia.