On the 24th, it will be half a year since Russia's military invasion of Ukraine began.
Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces continues across Ukraine, forcing thousands of civilians to flee the country.
We will keep you updated on the developments regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 24th (Japan time), including 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, Russia)
Advisor to the Ukrainian President Podlyak "Fully restore borders"
On the 23rd, Advisor to the President of Ukraine Podlyak gave an exclusive interview to NHK in Kyiv, the capital.
Advisor to the President Podryak said that the Ukrainian military is using weapons provided by the United States and other Western countries to destroy Russian military ammunition, bunkers, and tactical command bases, and is proceeding with a strategy to force them to withdraw. I made it clear that there is
In addition, he said, ``The battle is being fought to completely restore internationally recognized borders.'' showed.
Regarding the series of explosions and attacks that occurred this month in Crimea, which was unilaterally annexed by Russia eight years ago, it was "unacceptable" whether there was direct involvement from the Ukraine side, but "military operations in Crimea will also be carried out in the southern part of the country." It shows that it will be the same as what we are doing in , ”he emphasized that the territory he aims to recapture includes Crimea.
On the other hand, Mr. Podoljak expressed the recognition that Russia has a large number of long-range artillery and rocket artillery, so it has a difference in firepower. If we do, the speed of recapturing the territory will be considerably accelerated," he said, calling for further supplies of weapons from Europe and the United States.
U.S. State Department 'Information that Russia is stepping up attacks on Ukrainian facilities'
A U.S. State Department spokesman told reporters on the 23rd that "there is information that Russia will soon step up its attacks on infrastructure facilities and government facilities in Ukraine," revealing that it is heightening its vigilance. I made it
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, also said it had similar information and called on Americans in Ukraine to leave the country immediately.
Six months after military invasion of Ukraine
In Ukraine, the war situation is stalemate in the eastern part, but in the southern part such as Kherson Oblast, the Ukrainian army effectively uses weapons provided by the West to destroy the Russian army's ammunition depots and supply routes, turning the situation around. We are stepping up our offensive.
Earlier this month, an explosion occurred at a Russian military base in southern Crimea, which Russia unilaterally annexed eight years ago, causing damage to the Black Sea Fleet's air force. .
Watch the video: Changes in the war situation in Ukraine over the past six months
On the other hand, Russia continues to launch missile attacks not only on Ukrainian military facilities but also on urban areas, and it is believed that Russia is intensifying its attacks by using the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in the southeast, which it controls, as a shield.
It has been pointed out that the Russian military has a serious shortage of soldiers, but the Putin administration is avoiding all-out mobilization, which is expected to cause a strong public outcry, and is promoting the recruitment of soldiers in rural areas of Russia and dispatching them to the battlefields. It has been.
In addition, the Russian side is strengthening its control over the eastern and southern provinces of Kherson and the southeastern Zaporizhia province, which it claims to have taken control of, and is aiming for future annexation as early as next month, when Russia's local elections will be held. It is believed that preparations are underway to hold a referendum.
On the 24th, it will be half a year since Russia began its military invasion of Ukraine, but the degree of tension is increasing, including concerns that the fighting will be prolonged and a large-scale nuclear accident will occur.