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 9th (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.)
Repeated attacks by Russian forces even during the “truce period”
In Ukraine, attacks by Russian forces were repeated even during the ceasefire unilaterally declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
After the ceasefire ended, the Russian Defense Ministry unilaterally claimed that more than 600 soldiers were killed in an attack on eastern Ukraine, but the Ukrainian side denies it as ``information manipulation''.