Russia's military aggression against Ukraine continues.
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 surrounding the situation in Ukraine on the 30th (Japan time), including the battle situation and the diplomacy of the countries concerned.
(There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow, Russia)
President Zelensky reiterates his stance of fighting to recapture all territories
"We will take back Kharkiv, Luhansk, Kherson, etc. We will not stop until everything that belongs to Ukraine is liberated," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a new video on Thursday. He emphasized once again the stance of thoroughly fighting to recapture all territories, including the southern province of Kherson, which is reportedly embarking on a new offensive.
Ukrainian military reports new offensive in southern part of Russia's defense line
Ukrainian media reported on Monday that Ukrainian forces have embarked on a new offensive in Russian-occupied territory in the southern province of Kherson, breaking through Russian defense lines and withdrawing some troops. rice field.
A spokesman for the Ukrainian military said, ``We have destroyed more than 10 ammunition depots in the past week,'' and revealed that they have been focusing on operations to cut off the supply of Russian troops deployed in the field. Regarding the offensive, he simply stated that "military operations require silence."
In response to this, the Russian Defense Ministry said on the 29th, ``Ukrainian forces tried to attack Kherson province and other areas, but as a result of the defense of Russian forces, they suffered heavy losses. more than 560 soldiers were killed."
Governor of southern Mikolayu province on social media: “Russian shelling casualties”
"At least 12 shellings were fired from the Russian side, killing two people and injuring 24," Kim said on social media on the 29th.
In the video taken on the 29th, the house that received the bombardment was destroyed so much that it could not keep its original shape, and you can see how the rubble is scattered and how the emergency workers treat the injured.
Mikolaiv Oblast borders Kherson Oblast, which was occupied by Russian forces and where Ukrainian forces have embarked on a new offensive.
US White House officials refer to IAEA's nuclear power plant field investigation
The IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency expert team will be on-site this week to conduct an investigation at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine, US White House Strategic Public Relations Coordinator Kirby told reporters on the 29th. "We fully support the dispatch of experts. Russia needs to ensure the safety and free access of the expert team, and should also agree to demilitarize the area around the nuclear power plant. We have made it clear that the fighting should stop," he said.