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 the 19th (Japan 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)
President Zelensky visits southern Mykolaiv to confirm damage
On the 18th, the Office of the President of Ukraine released a video of President Zelensky's visit to the southern province of Mykolaiv.
According to Cheong Wa Dae, President Zelensky visited the administrative office of Mykolaiv, which was destroyed by the attack of the Russian army, and received an explanation about the damage situation from the governor and others.
President Zelensky was also encouraged by receiving reports on the local war situation, including the Black Sea facing the south, visiting hospitals, and awarding medals to those involved.
According to local media, it is the first time President Zelensky has visited Mykolaiv since the Russian military invasion began.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 17th that it had killed more than 350 Ukrainian soldiers in attacks such as artillery troops, as fighting continued with Russian troops invading from the southern Crimean Peninsula over the state of Mikolaiu. was doing.