Russia Ukraine Conflict Live News, Russia Ukraine War Crisis News Today, 24 Feb: The casualties are the latest in a series of fast-paced developments that began when Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine early Thursday.
Russia Ukraine Crisis Live: The Russian military has destroyed 74 Ukrainian military facilities, including 11 air bases, an AP report said quoting Russia’s Defense Ministry on Thursday. The ministry also confirmed the loss of a Su-25 attack jet due to “pilor error.” Further, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu ordered that Ukrainian servicemen be treated “with respect” and those who lay down their weapons offered safe corridors.
Meanwhile, as many as 40 Ukrainian soldiers and around 10 civilians have been killed by Russian shelling, a Reuters report quoting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy adviser, said on Thursday. The AFP reported that Ukraine said it killed ‘around 50 Russian occupiers’ without providing details. The casualties are the latest in a series of fast-paced developments that began when Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine early Thursday.Following Putin’s invasion order, explosions were reported in several areas of Ukraine and air sirens went off in Kyiv, indicating that the capital city is under attack.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday said that the country has severed diplomatic relations with Russia after Moscow launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine by land, air and sea on Thursday, the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe since World War Two and confirmation of the worst fears of the West. Zelenskiy has declared martial law in the country and Ukrainian foreign minister vowed to fight and defeat Russia.
Russia-Ukraine crisis: 40 Ukranian soldiers, 10 civilians killed in Russian attack; Ukraine severs diplomatic ties with Moscow; Ukraine's president declares martial law. UN chief appeals to Putin to take back his troops to Russia. Latest updates here.
22:51 (IST)24 FEB 2022
"); background-color: rgb(29, 161, 242); width: 30px; border-radius: 3px; padding: 3px; height: 22px;">"); background-color: rgb(50, 82, 159); border-radius: 3px; padding: 3px; width: 30px; height: 22px;">"); background-color: rgb(37, 211, 102); border-radius: 3px; padding: 3px; width: 30px; height: 22px;">
PM Modi speaks with Putin, appeals for immediate cessation of violence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the recent developments in Ukraine. The PM reiterated his long-standing conviction that the differences between Russia and NATO can only be resolved through honest and sincere dialogue. Modi also appealed to the Russian president for an immediate cessation of violence, and called for concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and dialogue.
Ukraine computers hit by data-wiping software as Russia launched invasion
A newly discovered piece of destructive software found circulating in Ukraine has hit hundreds of computers, according to researchers at the cybersecurity firm ESET, part of what Ukrainian officials said was an intensifying wave of hacks aimed at the country. The company said on Twitter that the data wiping program had been installed on hundreds of machines in the country, an attack it said had likely been in the works for the past couple of months. --Reuters
You must be logged in to post a comment.