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 developments regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 18th (Japan time), including the battle situation and the diplomacy of the countries concerned.



(There is a 7-hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6-hour time difference with Moscow, Russia.)

Polish president inspects missile site, considers Ukraine

Polish President Duda visited the southeastern city of Przebodov on the 17th and inspected the site where a missile landed and killed two people.



At a press conference after his visit, President Duda said, “I repeat, this was an accident according to experts and our assessment,” emphasizing the view that the missile impact was not a deliberate attack. did.



While the US and European countries pointed out the possibility that the missile that landed was a Ukrainian interceptor, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, "Until the results of the investigation come out, we can't say it was a Ukrainian missile." "I think President Zelensky is also collecting information and materials from the Ukrainian military. He has feelings, and in extremely difficult circumstances, it shouldn't surprise anyone," he said. He showed a caring attitude.

President Zelensky says Ukraine will participate in missile investigation

According to the Polish government, a missile landed in a village near the border with Ukraine on the 15th, killing two people.



Ukrainian President Zelensky was asked about this at a forum held by Bloomberg in the United States on the 17th in Singapore. I explained that I was



He pointed out that a missile aimed at Ukraine had landed in neighboring Moldova in the past, and said, "I don't know for sure what happened this time, but I'm sure it was a Russian missile." emphasized.



Furthermore, he said, "Until the results of the investigation come out, we cannot say that a Ukrainian missile landed in Poland," and from the 17th, Ukrainian experts will join the investigation being conducted locally by Poland and other countries. It is expected that future measures will be considered based on the investigation.