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 developments regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 25th (Japan time), including the status 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)
Russia and Ukraine both attack energy facilities in fierce battle
The Ukrainian Air Force announced on the 24th that the Russian military launched a large-scale attack across Ukraine using a total of 57 cruise missiles and drones, and shot down 43 of them.
In the western region of Lviv, two Kinzhal missiles, which Russia says are hypersonic missiles, landed on energy-related facilities and caused fires, prompting the Russian Ministry of Defense to say, ``Concentrated attacks were carried out on power facilities and the gas industry.'' ' announced.
Meanwhile, Russian independent media reported on the 23rd that an oil refinery in Samara Oblast in central Russia was damaged by a drone attack and had ceased operations.
Recently, the Ukrainian side appears to have continued to carry out drone attacks targeting oil-related facilities in order to counter Russia, and attacks on both sides' energy facilities are intensifying.
UK Ministry of Defense “Strike on Russian energy production”
The UK Ministry of Defense said on the 23rd: ``At least 10% of Russia's oil refining capacity is likely to have been destroyed in the recent attacks. Large-scale repairs will be time-consuming and costly, and the impact of sanctions is increasing.'' It is analyzed that this is having a negative impact on Russia's energy production.
President Zelenskiy calls for thorough resistance
On the 24th, two years and one month since the start of Russia's invasion, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said on social media, ``It's a 760-day all-out war.Russia must lose this war.That's the only way to ensure that lives are saved.'' '' and called for a full-fledged resistance.