Russian missiles targeted the power supply in Kharkiv city this morning, causing partial blackouts, mayor Ihor Terekhov said.
At least 15 blasts were heard in the city but there were no reports of casualties, he added.
Blasts were also reported from the cities of Zaporizhzhia and Vinnytsia, where an undisclosed number of locals sustained injuries.
The fresh attack comes a day after a girl child and 12 others suffered injuries as Russian forces launched one of the biggest airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital in weeks.
The Ukraine air force said Russia launched 31 missiles, including two ballistic missiles, and 29 Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles. All the missiles fired toward Kyiv were downed by air defences.
Schools, residential buildings and industrial facilities were also damaged, Ukrainian officials said.
Meanwhile, a leading war think tank has said several indicators point to Russia preparing for a large-scale conflict with Nato.
The US-based Institute for the Study of War said: “Putin’s attempts to set conditions to stabilise Russia’s economy and finances are most likely part of… preparations for a potential future large-scale conflict with NATO and not just for a protracted war in Ukraine.”
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IOC excludes Russian and Belarusian athletes from taking part in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to take part in the traditional parade at the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics, the IOC said Tuesday.
The opening ceremony on July 26 will see thousands of athletes travel on boats down the River Seine for several miles (kilometers) toward the Eiffel Tower, instead of the normal parade of teams inside a stadium.
Tom Watling22 March 2024 06:00
One electricity line at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant ‘down’
The Russian-controlled management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, said this morning that one of the two high-voltage lines, supplying it with electricity, was down.
There are no safety threats, it added.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar22 March 2024 05:31
Zelensky claims missiles launched by Russia contain 1,500 foreign components
Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky said the sanctions imposed on Russia were “not yet sufficient” as the missiles used by Vladimir Putin’s forces against Kyiv contained at least 1,500 components of foreign origin.
A child was among more than a dozen people who sustained injuries yesterday as the Ukraine air defence foiled one of the biggest Russian air attacks on Kyiv in weeks.
The Ukraine air force said Russia launched 31 missiles, including two ballistic missiles, and 29 Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles.
“Every Russian missile used by these savages to attack our country contains components manufactured by companies from other countries – not from Russia,” Mr Zelensky said in his evening address.
“A significant part of them are manufactured by companies in the free world and imported to Russia through various ‘gray’ schemes,” the president added.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar22 March 2024 05:30
Russia confirms new navy chief after Black Sea warship losses
Vladimir Putin has appointed a new commander of the Russian navy as he looks to fight back against Ukraine’s sweeping attacks on his prized naval fleet in occupied Crimea.
Admiral Aleksandr Moiseev, who commanded the Crimean Black Sea fleet (BSF) for a year back in 2018, was appointed to what some analysts say is Russia’s most difficult military role during a ceremony in Putin’s hometown of St Petersburg.
Tom Watling22 March 2024 05:00
China says Russia and Ukraine see end of war through talks
Russia and Ukraine believe that their crisis will be solved through talks, even as both are adamant on their positions and have huge differences when it comes to peace talks, China’s special envoy for Eurasian affairs said on Friday.
Li Hui said Russia appreciates China’s efforts in its latest round of shuttle diplomacy to Europe, while Ukraine viewed his recent visit as important.
Despite differences in their views of peace talks between the warring parties, Mr Li said “still they all believe that ultimately this crisis will be resolved” by those means.“
All agree that the war will ultimately be carried out through negotiations, not guns,” he told reporters.
He said China wishes for an international peace conference recognised by both Russia and Ukraine, with both participating equally.
Switzerland plans to host a peace conference this year, which Moscow said is doomed to fail without its participation.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar22 March 2024 04:30
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Tom Watling22 March 2024 04:00
Child among more than dozen injured in Kyiv attack
An 11-year-old child was among more than a dozen people injured in Russia’s largest missile strike on the Ukrainian capital in weeks.
Russia fired 31 missiles towards Kyiv, which were all drowned by Ukraine’s air defences.
Two people with severe injuries were rushed to a hospital yesterday, said Kyiv mayor Vitalii Klitschko.Falling missile debris triggered fires and damaged schools, residential buildings and industrial facilities in the capital
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar22 March 2024 03:34
Russia missile strikes target power supply in Kharkiv
About 15 blasts were heard in Ukraine’s Kharkiv this morning, mayor Ihor Terekhov said, and Russian missile strikes appeared to be targeting the city’s power supply, causing partial blackouts.
Mr Terekhov did not report any casualties.
In central Ukraine, Kryvyi Rih mayor Oleksandr Vilkul said blasts were heard in the city, but provided no details. The administration of the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia also reported eight missile strikes.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar22 March 2024 03:15
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan visits Kyiv as stalemate in Washington holds up aid
President Joe Biden’s top foreign policy adviser Jake Sullivan sought to reassure Ukrainians during an unannounced visit to Kyiv Wednesday that the U.S. will continue to support their efforts to fend off Russia’s two-year-old invasion
Tom Watling22 March 2024 03:00
EU leaders gather with Ukraine ammunition production and Gaza aid at the top of their agenda
European Union leaders gathered Thursday to consider new ways to help boost arms and ammunition production for Ukraine and to discuss the war in Gaza amid deep concern about Israeli plans to launch a ground offensive in the city of Rafah.
Ukraine’s munition stocks are desperately low, and Russia has more and better-armed troops. There is also a growing awareness that the EU must provide for its own security, with election campaigning in the U.S. raising questions about Washington’s commitment to its allies.
Tom Watling22 March 2024 02:00