Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues.
Russian and Ukrainian forces are fighting in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians have fled the country. We will update the situation in Ukraine from time to time on the 11th (Japan time), including the status of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned.
(There is a 6-hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow, Russia)
Pro-Russian representative "Russia controls 75% of Bakhmut"
Heavy fighting has been going on for a long time in Bakhmut, a stronghold on the Ukrainian side of Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine.
Under these circumstances, Mr. Pushilin, the representative of the pro-Russian faction in Donetsk Oblast, claimed on the 10th through the state-run Russian TV that the Russian side had seized 75% of Bakhmut.
In response, Commander Shirsky of the Ukrainian Army, who inspected the front line in Bakhmut, announced on SNS on the 10th that Russia is switching tactics and is engaged in an operation to thoroughly destroy buildings and other buildings through air strikes and artillery bombardment.
The Russian military has also deployed special forces and air troops, indicating that it is acknowledging that the situation is becoming difficult.
On top of that, we have not lost our stance of thorough resistance, stating that "defense will continue."
Belarusian President Calls for "Russian Security Guarantees"
President Lukashenko of Belarus, which is allied with Russia, welcomed Russian Defense Minister Shoigu to the capital Minsk on the 10th.
In his speech, President Lukashenko referred to the security issues discussed with President Putin at the previous summit meeting, saying, "In the meeting, there was talk that if Belarus is invaded, Russia will defend Belarus as if it were its own territory," and called for Russia's guarantee of security.