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 May 7 (Japanese 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)

Azov Battalion "Car to evacuate citizens Russian army attacks"

While hundreds of citizens are still believed to be left behind at the Azovstal Iron and Steel Works in Mariupol, a key point in eastern Ukraine, Ukraine's Azov Battalion, which is based in the steelworks, evacuated citizens to SNS on the 6th. Russian troops attacked the car, killing one soldier and injuring six. Russian troops have broken all agreements and are not keeping civilians evacuated. "



Regarding the Azov Battalion, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that it would temporarily suspend the fighting for three days from the 5th to the 7th and set up a "humanitarian corridor" for the citizens to evacuate, but the "Azov Battalion" Posted photos of destroyed cars and videos of what appears to be injured soldiers, accusing Russian troops of blocking civilian evacuation.

Germany Ukraine to donate 7 cannons

Germany's Defense Minister Lambrecht announced on the 6th that it will provide seven self-propelled artillery guns capable of long-range artillery as military aid to Ukraine.



According to the German army, the range of the crown cannon is 30 km, and some ammunition can reach from a distance of 40 km.



In line with this, from next week, Ukrainian military personnel will be trained in Germany to handle the crown cannon.



Defense Minister Rambrecht emphasized his support for Ukraine, saying, "We will bravely confront the brutal war of aggression and continue our solidarity with the successful Ukraine."



Germany has changed its policy on the provision of weapons to previously cautious conflict areas following the military invasion by Russia, and announced the provision of anti-tank weapons and the portable surface-to-air missile "Stinger" to Ukraine. bottom.



After the serious damage to the citizens was revealed in the field, there was a voice in the parliament that more powerful weapons should be sent, and in late April, a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun called "anti-aircraft tank" was provided. Also announced.