On the afternoon of the 26th Beijing time, that is, on the morning of the 26th local time, the ukrainian capital Kiev heard explosions one after another.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy released a new video through social media on the morning of the 26th local time, he told the Ukrainian people to believe in their army and country. He called on the Ukrainian people to continue to defend the country.
In addition, Zelenskiy also said in social media posts that the key moment to decide Ukraine's accession to the European Union has arrived. At the same time, he has discussed with The President of the European Council Michel about further effective assistance to Ukraine.
What are the latest developments in the situation in Russia and Ukraine at present? Let's take a look at the latest report brought by the reporter of the main station ↓↓↓
Ukraine Channel 24 reported on the 26th local time that there have been exchanges of fire in many directions in kiev city. There continued to be a fierce exchange of fire in the western part of the city of Kiev.
According to the news of the main station reporter, at about 7:30 a.m. local time on the 26th, a huge explosion was heard again in the center of Kiev, Ukraine. Another witness said gunshots were heard near government offices in the city center.
On the 26th local time, the Kiev City Government of Ukraine issued an emergency evacuation tip to the citizens, calling on the citizens to go to the nearest shelter, or stay in the enclosed space as much as possible at home, and protect themselves with objects that can prevent bullets and shrapnel. If an air defense alarm is heard, go to the nearest shelter as soon as possible.
According to the latest news sent back by the reporter of the main station, the mayor of Kiev, Ukraine, announced that the city's subway has been converted into a shelter and will no longer provide transportation services.
△ At about 6:00 a.m. local time on February 26, many Kiev citizens took refuge in the subway station.
According to the Ukrainian news agency, on the morning of the 26th local time, a high-rise apartment building in the south of Kiev City and near the airport was attacked, and surveillance video showed that the 17th to 21st floors of the apartment building were completely destroyed. An adviser to Ukraine's Interior Ministry said no one was killed in the attack. The Russian Defense Ministry said today that russian armed forces have not attacked any cities or densely populated areas in Ukraine and are taking all measures to protect the lives of civilians.
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On the 26th local time, Ukrainian media reported that a russian army composed of about 100 armored vehicles was marching from the city of Vishgorod, which is about 30 kilometers north of Kiev City, to the direction of Kiev City.
On the 26th local time, the Russian Ministry of Defense issued the latest announcement that the Russian armed forces have paralyzed 821 Ukrainian military infrastructure, including 14 military airfields, 19 command posts, 24 S-300 and "Austrian Hornet" air defense missile systems and 48 radar stations.
In addition, the Russian army shot down a total of 7 combat aircraft, 7 helicopters and 9 drones, destroying 87 tanks and armored fighting vehicles, 28 multiple rocket launchers, 118 special military vehicles and 8 military ships of the Ukrainian Navy.
On the 26th local time, the Russian Ministry of Defense issued a notice saying that the Russian armed forces have fully controlled the city of Melitopol in southeast Ukraine.
On the 25th, Russian President Putin held a video conference with members of the Russian Federation Security Conference. In his speech, Putin called on military personnel of Ukraine's armed forces to "take power into their own hands and not be incited by radical nationalists."
On the 26th Beijing time, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova said in an exclusive interview with the host of CGTN that Russia is ready to negotiate with Ukraine and will send a delegation to Minsk for high-level talks with the Ukrainian side. At the same time, Zakharova also urged the Ukrainian side to show sincerity and form a unified domestic opinion before negotiating with Russia.
On the 26th local time, Mikhailo Podolyak, adviser to the director of the office of the President of Ukraine, said at a press conference that tonight (26th) will decide the negotiation process, and in this process, the position will be decided by Ukraine.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine released a message saying that as of 6 a.m. local time on the 26th in Kiev, since the military conflict, the Ukrainian armed forces have shot down 14 Russian fighters and 8 helicopters, destroyed 102 tanks, 536 armored fighting vehicles, 15 artillery pieces, and 1 set of beech surface-to-air missile systems. In addition, the Russians lost more than 3,000 soldiers. The Russian side did not confirm the news.
On the 25th local time, the US White House released news that US President Biden has signed a memorandum to provide military assistance to Ukraine.
Source: CCTV News