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 10th (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)
Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation “Bridge Explosion Was a Terrorist Act of Ukrainian Special Service”
The head of the Federal Investigative Commission, which handles serious cases in Russia, Chairman Bastrykin, said in a report to President Putin that he had identified the suspects involved in the explosion along with the Russian security service, the FSB. "It is a terrorist act prepared by Ukrainian special services, aimed at destroying civilian infrastructure that is of vital importance to Russia, especially Crimea," he said.
He also claimed that there were Russians who cooperated with Ukrainian special agencies after showing the view that it was an organized crime.
Putin accuses Ukraine of terrorism in bridge explosion
Russian President Vladimir Putin reported on Tuesday to Bastrykin, chairman of the Federal Investigative Commission for Serious Cases, about the explosion on the bridge connecting Crimea in southern Ukraine, which Russia unilaterally annexed eight years ago, and southern Russia. received.
"This is a terrorist act prepared by Ukrainian special agencies, aimed at destroying civilian infrastructure that is extremely important to Russia, especially Crimea," said Bastorykin.
In response, Putin said, "There is no doubt that this is a terrorist act aimed at destroying Russia's vital infrastructure. It was conceived, ordered and carried out by Ukrainian special services." , accused Ukraine of terrorism.
Zaporizhia NPP “Power Lines Restored, Connected to Grid“”
Regarding the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, where the transmission line was damaged by the bombardment and the external power supply necessary for cooling the reactor was lost, IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Grossi said on Twitter on the 9th, It revealed that the power line was restored and the nuclear power plant was connected to the power grid.
In this context, Director-General Grossi welcomed the restoration of power lines and reiterated the need to quickly ensure the safety of nuclear power plants.
Concerns about the safety of the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant have been growing, such as the temporary loss of external power due to artillery shelling. I plan to.
FSB announces ``surge in attacks on Russian territory''
The Russian security service FSB (Federal Security Service) announced on the 9th that the artillery shelling by the Ukrainian army in three western Russian provinces bordering Ukraine has increased sharply since the beginning of this month.
According to the report, a total of 32 settlements in the western Russian regions of Bryansk, Belgorod and Kursk were hit more than 100 times in the past week, killing one person and injuring five. increase.
Residential buildings and substations were also damaged.
US President 'Armageddon' remarks 'not based on new information'
The White House's Kirby strategy regarding US President Biden's use of the term "Armageddon = final war" to express the recognition that the Ukrainian situation is facing the nuclear threat since the so-called "Cuba Missile Crisis" “The statement is not based on new information or indications that Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to use nuclear forces. Mr Putin's irresponsible and reckless remarks over the past few days were made in response to the extremely high tensions."
"We and our allies will not be intimidated and will continue to provide necessary support for Ukraine's security," he said.
On the other hand, Kirby declined to comment on the explosion on the bridge connecting Russia with Crimea in southern Ukraine, which Russia unilaterally annexed, saying, ``We have nothing to add beyond the reports.''