War in Ukraine: Attacks on several fronts on the outskirts of Kiev

THE war in Ukraine are underway, with attacks being recorded on several fronts on the outskirts of Kiev, while a few minutes before 5.30 in the morning sirens sounded for an air raid on Kharkov.

Earlier, The Ukrainian army said it had repulsed a Russian attack on an avenue in the capital.

Russian troops launch an attack on a Ukrainian military base in Kiev, which was rejected, Reuters reports citing the Ukrainian news agency Interfax. Other Ukrainian media reported that a bridge also exploded.

Explosions from artillery fire were heard around 03:00 (Greek time) in its vicinity Kiev, according to testimonies in the French Agency. Shots were also reported near the station Beresteska of the metro of the Ukrainian capital. Of course, the sirens are calling for people to stay in the shelters.

Meanwhile, the Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform reported that the CHP-6 power plant in its northeast has been targeted by the Russian military. Kievwhile fighting was taking place in the area Vasilkiv Earlier, the Ukrainian military said it had shot down a Russian Ilyushin Il-76 military aircraft carrying paratroopers. Although the Ukrainians had dealt this key blow, Vasilkiv Mayor Natalia Balasinovich told local media that hundreds of her paratroopers had landed in the area and were fighting with Ukrainian forces.

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Reports of the downing of a Russian military aircraft Il-76

Ukrainian anti-aircraft defense shot down one Russian military aircraft Ilyushin Il-76 carrying paratroopers near the Vasilkiv area, according to a post by the Chief of the Armed Forces of Of Ukraine on Facebook a few minutes before 01:00 (Greek time).

UN: Russia vetoes resolution condemning war

THE Russia vetoed a draft resolution UN Security Council which would condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine. THE China abstained from voting, which was interpreted by Western countries as a “victory” in the attempt to isolate Moscow.

The same attitude as hers Of China chose them United Arab Emirates and the India. Note that the India is one of the countries with which the Russia has relationships. The president recently visited her Vladimir Putin. According to the English “The Guardian”, in the rest of the countries it was considered a loss that they failed to convince her to vote “yes”.

The remaining 11 members UN Security Councilvoted in favor of the draft resolution, which is now expected to be tabled in General Assembly of United Nations. Note that the Russia is in its rotating presidency Security Council and her ambassador Vassily Nebenzia read the names of the countries that condemned the attack.

THE Linda Thomas-Greenfieldthe ambassador of USA in UN“Russia’s attack on the basic principles of the organization is so brazen that it threatens the international system as we know it,” he said. One country is invading another and here it must be absolutely clear that Russia is the one attacking. “There are no gray areas.”

For his part, the Albanian representative, Ferrit Hoxhaargued that the Russia “He shed innocent blood at the UN. This is a crucial moment for the Security Council. “The next generations will know who stood up for his human life and international law.”

Washington Post: The US is ready to flee Zelensky

The USA are ready to help him Volodymyr Zelenskyto leave Kiev, as the Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital continues, according to an article in the American newspaper Washington Post.

US and Ukrainian officials told the Washington Post that US wants to help Zelensky evade capture or assassination by Russian military. After all, he himself has expressed the fear for his life, as revealed by the Chancellor of Austria a few hours ago.