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 27th (Japan time), such as the situation of the fighting 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.)
Tanks provided by Germany and Britain are expected to arrive by the end of March
German Defense Minister Pistorius told reporters at a military training ground in the east on the 26th regarding the provision of the German-made tank "Leopard 2" to Ukraine, "By the end of March or the beginning of April this year. We are aiming to send it, ”he said, and it is expected to reach Ukraine at the end of March.
On the 25th, the German government aims to provide two battalions of "Leopard 2" to Ukraine, and as the first stage, the German army will provide 14 vehicles, and the "Leopard 2" owned by European countries will also be accepted. announced the policy.
Until then, Germany had taken a cautious stance toward providing supplies, but Defense Minister Pistorius said, "We were not hesitant. We were discussing with our allies and others what the best course of action would be at this point. We need time for that." It was," he said, emphasizing that it was not because he had avoided judgment, but because it took time to consult with each country.
On the 26th, a senior official of the British Ministry of Defense revealed to parliament that the Army's main battle tank "Challenger 2" will be delivered to Ukraine by the end of March.
The British government announced on the 14th of this month that "14 vehicles will be provided within a few weeks."
11 killed in Russian missile, drone strikes across Ukraine
In Ukraine, on the 26th, Russia launched a series of missile and drone attacks in various places, including the capital Kyiv, Odesa in the south, and Vinnitsa in the west.
Air defense warnings were issued in various places, and the Ukrainian Emergency Situations Agency announced that a total of 11 people were killed and 11 people were injured in a series of attacks, as well as damage to houses.
Of these, Kyiv mayor Klitschko posted on SNS, ``There was an explosion in the city. So far, one person has died and two others have been injured.''
The Ukrainian military said it shot down 47 of the 55 missiles launched by Russia.
On the 25th, Western countries such as Germany and the United States announced one after another that they would provide main battle tanks to Ukraine, but Russia was strongly opposed.