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)
Zelensky confident of successful reversal offensive, Russian spokesman stresses repelling
At a joint press conference after meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau in the capital Kyiv on the 10th, Ukrainian President Zelensky revealed that the Ukrainian military has already begun a counter-offensive operation, and for the first time confirmed the start of the operation.
"We are in contact with the commanders on the front lines, and they are all in an optimistic atmosphere," he said, expressing confidence in the success of the reversal offensive.
On the other hand, Konashenkov, a spokesman for the Russian Ministry of Defense, said on the 10th, "In the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian army has tried to carry out offensive operations in the southern part of Donetsk Oblast, Zaporozhye Oblast, and near Bakhmut, but has continued to fail," emphasizing that they are repelling the attacks of the Ukrainian army, and it seems that the battle between the two sides is intensifying.
Canadian Prime Minister announces more than 10.4000 billion yen in support for dam failure in Japan yen
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau visited Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, without prior notice on the 10th and held talks with President Zelensky.
Prime Minister Trudeau stated that the collapse of a dam in southern Ukraine was "a direct result of Russia's war, which has devastated thousands and tens of thousands of people," and announced assistance of 1000 million Canadian dollars, or more than 10.4000 billion yen in Japan yen, as a response to the damage.
In addition, Prime Minister Trudeau stated, "Canada will continue to stand by Ukraine no matter what happens, as long as it is needed," and announced that Japan will provide additional funds of 5 million Canadian dollars, or more than 520 billion yen in Japan yen, for military assistance, as well as the provision of guided missiles.
Drone attack in Odessa, southern Ukraine, interception kills 3 people
In Odessa, southern Ukraine, a drone attack was launched, and fragments of the intercepted drone fell on an apartment and a fire broke out, the Southern Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces revealed on SNS on the 10th.
Three people died and more than 3 others, including children, were injured.
Footage of the scene posted by the Ukrainian military shows broken windows in the building and flames and smoke rising from inside.
UK government contributes approximately 28.<> billion yen in Japan yen to support dam failure
The British government announced on the 1600th that it would provide a total of 28 million pounds, or about 10.3 billion yen in Japan yen, to international organizations such as the ICRC = International Committee of the Red Cross and the OCHA = United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs that are working in the area to support the rescue and evacuation of residents affected by the dam failure in southern Ukraine.
It also said it would provide rescue boats, water purifiers, drainage pumps and waterproof pants to Ukraine's Emergency Department, which will be delivered to the site from next week.
"The flooding caused by the dam failure has had an immeasurable impact on more than 2000,<> people in Kherson and thousands of people in the surrounding area, and we will continue to stand with Ukraine in responding to this terrible event," British Foreign Secretary Cleverly said.