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Ukraine crisis: Indian embassy shares list of temporary bomb shelters with stranded citizens
The embassy in an advisory stated that Ukraine is under martial law, which has made movement difficult. "For those students who are stranded without a place of stay in Kyiv, Mission is in touch with establishments to put them up," the advisory stated.
Biden to discuss with G7 on Russia's action in Ukraine
Biden said on Wednesday night the US will also "coordinate with our NATO Allies to ensure a strong, united response that deters any aggression against the Alliance," Xinhua news agency reported. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday authorised "a special military operation" in the Donbas region. Ukraine confirmed that military targets across the country were under attack.
Ukrainian soldiers are abandoning positions in face of Russian offensive
According to the release, "Ukrainian Armed Forces positions that have laid down their weapons are not being attacked. The Russian armed forces are not striking Ukrainian cities. There is no threat to the civilian population", the report said. Moscow says a number of military targets, including airfields, defense installations and airplanes have been hit by "high-precision weapons" as part of a "special operation" ordered by President Vladimir Putin.
War returns to Europe: Russian missiles rain down on airports, military bases, and Kyiv
Missiles and bombs rained from the sky, tanks rolled across the border, troops parachuted down on eastern regions and explosions were seen across the country after Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the order to attack, the report said. 'Hundreds' of Ukrainian troops were killed in early clashes, and official said, as the fight came to them on all fronts at a moment's notice.
Russia will pay a very heavy economic and political price: NATO
"Russia's actions pose a serious threat to Euro-Atlantic security, and they will have geostrategic consequences. NATO will continue to take all necessary measures to ensure the security and defence of all Allies," the alliance said on Thursday in a statement. Following emergency consultations, the bloc decided "to take additional steps" to strengthen its "deterrence and defence."
Situation tense, uncertain: Indian envoy in Ukraine tells stranded nationals
Partha Satpathy, Indian Ambassador to Ukraine, said, "I am reaching out to you from Kiev. Today early morning, we all woke up with the news that Ukraine is under attack." The air space is closed, railway schedules are in a flux and roads are crammed, he said requesting everyone to stay calm and face the situation with fortitude. The Embassy continues to remain open and operate in Kiev, Satpathy said.
Ukraine President likens Russian attack to Nazi invasion
Terming the Russian attack against Ukraine as similar to a Nazi invasion, Zelensky asked Russian citizens to protest against its government decision to launch military attack, RT reported. The early morning attack against Ukrainian forces by Russian was "villainous" and similar to how the Nazi Germany attacked Soviet Union during World War II, Zelensky said.
Russia says Ukraine's air defence has been destroyed
Officials also claimed on Thursday morning that Ukrainian border guards are not resisting the advancing Russian troops, who have moved in after President Vladimir Putin signed an order to begin a "special operation" in the Donbas, Russia Today reported. At the same time, the officials denied claims made by Kyiv's defense chiefs that Russia had lost at least one military plane over the country during the offensive.
Heavy fighting underway in Kharkiv: Ukrainian Armed Forces
Around 50 Russian troops were killed in Ukraine's "retaliation" to Moscow's military operations, Ukrainian forces said on Thursday in a post on the General Staff's verified Facebook page, claiming that they have shot down six Russian Air Force planes, and two choppers as well as destroying two tanks. The forces, in a statement, said they regained full control on Mariupol in eastern Ukraine.
Ukrainian envoy to India seeks PM Modi's intervention
Ambassador Igor Polikha said that India has a special relationship with Russia and New Delhi can play a more active role in controlling the situation. Urging PM Modi to step into the crisis, he said, "We urge PM Narendra Modi to immediately contact Russian President Vladimir Putin and our President Volodymyr Zelensky."
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