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 28th (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.)
Russian defense ministry claims Russian forces advance in eastern and southern Ukraine
Russia's defense ministry announced on the 27th that Russian forces had advanced on the front lines in Donetsk and Zaporizhia provinces in the east and south of Ukraine.
However, on the 27th, the British Ministry of Defense pointed out that information that Russian troops had advanced in eastern and southern Ukraine had been coming out one after another over the past few days, and said, It is highly unlikely that any significant advances have been made and the military may be deliberately spreading misinformation to appear to be maintaining momentum."
A spokesperson for the Ukrainian military also said on the 27th through Ukraine's state-run news agency, "The enemy eventually withdrew with losses. To put it mildly, the Russian side exaggerates its achievements." deny the announcement.