Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues.
Russian and Ukrainian forces continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians have fled the country. We will keep you updated on the developments surrounding the situation in Ukraine on the 3rd (Japan time), including the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries involved.
(There is a 7 hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6 hour time difference with Moscow, Russia)
President Putin ``increases weapons production many times over,'' reiterating his stance on continuing the invasion
Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a speech on the 2nd in Tula, a city south of the capital Moscow where the military industry is concentrated, saying, ``The work in Russia's military industry is currently enormous, with three shifts and no days off. "If you look at it, production has increased many times over," he said, reaffirming his stance to continue invading Ukraine by deploying large amounts of weapons.
In addition, Russian Defense Minister Shoigu stated at a meeting of the Defense Ministry, ``Russian forces maintain strategic leadership on all fronts. Our forces are advancing and expanding the area under their control.'' , emphasized that they were gaining the upper hand in the battle.
Ukrainian Air Force attacks on Crimea ``definitely caused damage to aircraft''
Spokesman Ignat of the Ukrainian Air Force told local media on the 2nd that regarding the attack on an airfield in Crimea that was said to have taken place on the 31st of last month, ``There were at least three aircraft at the airfield and it definitely caused damage,'' adding that Russian forces He emphasized that it was a blow to
In addition, Director General Budanov of the Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine said in a media interview about the Russian missile boat that was announced to have sunk in western Crimea on the 1st, ``The missile boat tipped over due to a ramming attack by six unmanned boats. "It sank."
Ukrainian media reported that it was one of three vessels of the same type owned by the Black Sea Fleet, calling it a ``serious loss for Russia.'' With the war situation in the east reaching a stalemate, Ukraine is planning to attack the area around Crimea. It appears that they are intensifying their attacks.
Japanese government provides educational support to Ukraine by providing tablet devices, etc.
This month marks two years since the military invasion. In Ukraine's eastern regions, many schools have been destroyed by Russian military attacks, and in the capital, Kiiv, children are forced to evacuate to shelters whenever air raid warnings are issued, and classes are frequently interrupted. The days continue.
Under these circumstances, the Japanese government is providing support to ensure that children continue to learn, and on the 2nd, some of the relief supplies were handed over to the Ukrainian side.
This time, Japan, through JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency), will provide a total of 3,400 tablets and computers for children to use for learning, as well as generators.
In the future, the devices will be sent to educational institutions in the east, and Zavgorodny, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, said, ``We would like to provide these devices as much as possible so that children can receive education.''
Hideki Matsunaga, director of JICA's Ukraine office, said, ``Such equipment is necessary to give educational opportunities to children who cannot go to school.Although Japan does not provide military assistance, we will continue to provide assistance that will be useful for reconstruction.'' I want to,” he said.