After days of tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine on Thursday (February 24th) morning. Russian troops then launched an offensive in Ukraine. They have been attacking Ukraine from three directions all day. It killed 138 Ukrainian soldiers. At least 1 lakh people have been left homeless.
Meanwhile, a fierce battle is going on the second day as well. Russian troops have already entered the Ukrainian capital, Kiev. Even then, Ukrainian soldiers are not shying away from sacrificing their lives to save the country. Such an emotional incident has come to the fore, which has touched everyone's heart
According to a report in the international media BBC, 13 Ukrainian soldiers were serving on Snake Island, a small island in the Black Sea. A Russian warship blockaded Snake Island after Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine on Thursday. Later, Russian troops called for the surrender of Ukrainian troops, but the 13 Ukrainian troops refused. Russian forces then bombed and killed 13 Ukrainian soldiers.
Meanwhile, an audio clip of last-minute conversations between Ukrainian troops and Russian troops aboard warships before the bombing went viral on Twitter, Ticktock and other social media platforms.
There, from Russian warships to Ukrainian troops, I was told, "I advise you to surrender with arms, or I will shoot." In response, Ukrainian troops refused to surrender, but Russian troops bombed them all.
Volodymyr Zelensky, meanwhile, praised the soldiers for their heroism and said that they would be rewarded posthumously. He said they all accepted death with heroism. They will be posthumously awarded the Hero of Ukraine.
British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace says Vladimir Putin is failing to meet Russia's goal of invading Ukraine. Russia has already lost more than 450 troops.
He said the Russian president's elite Smetana Special Forces had failed to take control of an airport, which they had seized in the first round of their initial attack.
British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace made the remarks in an interview with the British media.
"As of this morning, Russia has not been able to meet any of its main objectives," he said. They lost more than 450 troops.
He said Vladimir Putin thought he was a savior, but his pride was reduced to dust.
He said the Ukrainian army was fighting hard with Russian troops on the outskirts of Kiev.
In the wake of Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of a military operation, Russian troops have been launching a series of attacks on Ukraine since Thursday morning. A fierce battle is going on the second day as well. At least 138 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed so far in the attack, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Opposition groups called for a cease-fire in Russia to stop the bloodshed
International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan has expressed concern over Russia's aggression in Ukraine. He said his court could investigate possible war crimes in the country.
In a statement, Karim Khan said, "I am paying close attention to the recent developments in Ukraine and its environs with growing concern." I remind all parties involved in the conflict in Ukraine that my office may exercise its jurisdiction and investigate any acts of genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes committed within Ukraine.
In the wake of Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of a military operation, Russian troops have been launching a series of attacks on Ukraine since Thursday morning. A fierce battle is going on the second day as well. The attack is said to have killed 138 Ukrainian soldiers so far. Opposition groups called for a cease-fire in Russia to stop the bloodshed
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