Russia-Ukraine latest news: explosions heard in Kyiv; Nato to deploy more troops to eastern Europe
Summary
Here’s a summary of today’s events on the second day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine:
The Ukrainian ambassador to the US said today that attacks from Russia on Ukraine have “been more brutal”, but that Russian forces did not advanced as planned.
“The enemy is clearly surprised by the result of the armed forces and volunteers to protect the integrity of our country,” said Oksana Markarova, who is currently speaking at the the embassy of Ukraine in
Washington DC.
The Ukrainian ambassador to the US said today that attacks from Russia on Ukraine have “been more brutal”, but that Russian forces did not advanced as planned.
“The enemy is clearly surprised by the result of the armed forces and volunteers to protect the integrity of our country,” said Oksana Markarova, who is currently speaking at the the embassy of Ukraine in Washington DC.
Markarova also said that Ukrainian authorities are gathering evidence of “crimes” by Russian authorities to submit to international tribunals.
On the Chernobyl power plant that Russian troops captured yesterday, Markarova said that responsibility for it now lies with Russia as strict regulations for the plant are not being observed, adding that 92 plant personnel were taken as hostages.
The Russian army has reportedly destroyed the Kyiv thermal power plant, says Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko, a sign that Russia’s army is targeting critical infrastructure in the capital city.
This announcement follows another report from Klitschko that five blasts were heard in three to five minutes near a power station located north of Kyiv, reported the Telegraph.
“The emergency services are under way. We’re finding out the details,” said Klitschko of the five blasts. “The situation now – without exaggeration – is threatening for Kyiv. The night, close to the morning, will be very difficult.”
Boris Johnson has recorded a video in which he aims to speak to both Ukrainians and Russians after a phone call with Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskiy this morning, ITV News reports.
The video – in which he describes the invasion as a tragedy for Ukraine and Russia – was recorded after the PM held a phone call this morning with the Ukrainian leader.
Speaking in Russian, the prime minister says:
To my Russian friends I do not believe this war is in your name. It does not have to be this way.
In a recording that will be released this evening, Johnson also says in Ukrainian:
This crisis, this tragedy, can and must come to an end because the world needs a free and sovereign Ukraine.
Markarova also confirmed that Russian troops hit an orphanage in Ukraine, but did not injure any of the 50 children that were inside.
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