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 3rd (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)
Pro-Russian claim to "siege Lysychansik"
Pro-Russian militants told Russian media on the 2nd that they had "completely surrounded Lysychans'k. The Ukrainian side can no longer escape," and said they were ready to intensify their offensive.
In addition, pro-Russian militants subsequently claimed to have taken full control of Lysychansik's executive branch.
On the other hand, a spokesman on the Ukrainian side told the local media that "it has not been siege yet", while fierce fighting is taking place in the surrounding area, and it seems that the offense and defense with the Russian side are continuing. ..
Russian troops attack missiles extensively
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 2nd that it destroyed Ukrainian military command posts, ammunition depots, weapons, etc. in eastern Donetsk, southeastern Zaporizhia, and southern Mykolaiv.
Russian troops are extensively intensifying missile attacks, and the British Defense Ministry said yesterday that Russian troops are using anti-ship missiles rather than missiles to accurately attack urban targets. It is feared that continued attacks will increase civilian casualties.
Russian Army Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov inspects the front line
On the 2nd, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, the top of the Russian military uniform group, had inspected the front line troops, and released photos received from the commander.
Although the specific location has not been disclosed, on the 26th of last month (June), Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu released a video that he visited the headquarters of military operations, and for the first time after the military invasion, the front line of Ukraine was released. It is believed that he visited.
It seems that Russia wants to raise the morale of its soldiers by announcing that the top military officers have visited the front line units one after another, and to advance the war situation where the offensive and defensive movements continue in an advantageous manner.