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 regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 17th (Japan time), including the situation of the fighting and the diplomacy of the countries concerned.


(There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow, Russia)

Eastern Kharkiv man speaks of joy of liberation

Chkalovske, a town about 60 kilometers southeast of the capital of eastern Kharkiv province, has been occupied by the Russian army since March this year, but was liberated by the Ukrainian army after a shootout on the 8th of this month.



On the 16th, NHK was able to speak by phone to one of the residents who remained in the town under Russian occupation, Mykola Tierni, 60.



Thierni, who stayed at home with his wife, said of the situation when he was released, "I hid inside the house trying to prevent Russian soldiers from entering, but when I opened the door, I was wearing a blue ribbon. The soldiers said 'Hello, we are the Ukrainian army', smiled, shook hands and hugged each other.



After that, he said, "I've had enough of the Russian occupation. Despite the difficulties, I like Ukraine. Ukraine will win the war."



On the other hand, electricity and gas have not been restored and there are no repair tools. Either gas or gas is absolutely necessary," he said, hoping that the lifeline would be restored as soon as possible before winter.

Ukrainian State Police Chief: Many civilian burials in mass graves

Regarding the discovery of mass graves in Izyum, a key stronghold recaptured by the Ukrainian army in eastern Kharkiv province, Ukrainian National Police Chief Klimenko said at a press conference on the 16th, "Many of the people buried in mass graves were civilians. There is information that some military personnel are also included."



He added, ``At the mass grave, 445 graves have been confirmed so far, and there are about 40 police officers and about 10 medical personnel there. We will use it to dig up the site and investigate the cause of death and the damage to the body."