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On the 19th day of the war in Ukraine, Kiev woke up to rocket and explosive bombardment, destroying a block of flats.
A Russian missile hit a residential building and left at least two people dead. The news was also confirmed by Adviser to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Anton Gerashchenko.
Elsewhere overnight, four people were injured in a rocket attack targeting administrative buildings in the village of Stavische, Zhytomyr region. A television tower near Rivne in western Ukraine was also hit by a Russian missile, but no casualties are known.
While there is still no light for peace, the next round of talks is expected to take place today. The news was confirmed by Dmitry Peskov of Russia and Mykhailo Podolyak of Ukraine. According to Reuters, the talks will take place online at 10:30 local time (08:30 GMT).
17:05 Ukraine is sick! 19th day of war through photos
Ukraine’s largest cities have already been destroyed as locals are fleeing the country. More than 2.5 million refugees have fled their homeland since the start of Russian aggression on February 24, according to the UN. Talks between the two sides continue, albeit without a concrete result, while Ukraine demands an immediate ceasefire. Below are some of the heavy footage which shows some of the areas affected by the Russian attacks, on the 19th day of the war.
16:45 Drone views from Mariupol! Burnt buildings, smoke invades the sky
The Ukrainian port city of Mariupol has been repeatedly bombed by Russian attacks. Recent footage captured by a drone over the city shows dozens of buildings burned and streets hit by shelling. The BBC has managed to publish drone footage of a part of the bombed city.
16:15 Elon Musk challenges Putin
US tech billionaire Elon Musk has challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin in a head-to-head ‘war’, suggesting that the winner decide the fate of Ukraine. Ukrainian politicians have so far welcomed the offer. The mayor of Kiev, Vitali Klitschko, himself a former boxer responded with three emojis.
16:10 Over 2.8 million Ukrainians have left the country
Over 2.8 million Ukrainians have fled the country during the 19 days of war. They have fled to neighboring countries, mainly to Poland. According to the International Organization for Migration, a UN agency, every minute there are people fleeing the war. According to UNICEF, the war in Ukraine has a “devastating impact” on more than 7.5 million children. On the 19th day of the war in Ukraine, Kiev woke up to rocket and explosive bombardment, destroying a block of flats. A Russian missile hit a residential building and left at least two people dead. The news was also confirmed by Adviser to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Anton Gerashchenko.
16:09 Mass graves are returning to several war-torn cities in Ukraine
Due to the Russian bombing, some cities in Ukraine, have been forced to bury the victims of the war in mass graves and unfortunately some of them have not been identified. “We can not bury the victims in private graves, as the bodies are out of town and the entire perimeter is controlled by Russian troops,” said Mariupol Deputy Mayor Serhiy Orlov. For almost two weeks, Mariupol, a strategic city because of the port has been hit daily by Russian missiles and shells. Thousands of residents, found without food and water, are hiding in basements.
14:39 Kiev: Tough talks, but we are advancing / Moscow, no more ultimatums
Kiev describes as difficult the fourth round of talks, which this time takes place in the form of video conferencing, however negotiators say they are advancing. Deputy Chief of Staff to President Volodymyr Zelensky Ihor Zhovkva describes Moscow’s position as more constructive than ever. “Instead of giving us ultimatums or showing red lines, or asking Ukraine to capitulate, they seem more inclined towards constructive negotiations,” he said.
14:36 Russia denies asking China for military assistance
Russia can take full control of Ukraine’s major cities and has enough military power to meet all of its goals in Ukraine without any need for assistance from China. This was stated by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The latter told the international news agency Reuters that Russian troops could take “the main centers of the population under full control” in Ukraine. Asked by Reuters about the comments of US officials who had said that Russia had asked China for military equipment, Peskov categorically denied these allegations.
13:42 The war closes in a few days? Russia-Ukraine talks resume with new hopes
The fourth round of Russia-Ukraine talks started differently today, with the parties communicating with each other at the table via a video link. There is hope for diplomatic progress, as clearly evidenced by the statements of Ukrainian negotiator Mykhailo Podolyak, who said earlier that Moscow has already begun to speak in a more constructive way. “I believe that within a few days, we will be able to achieve tangible results,” he said.
12:16 2500 victims from Russian bombing in Ukraine
The death toll in Mariupol, a port city in southern Ukraine, besieged and bombed by Russian troops since the start of the war has risen to 2,500. This tragic number of victims was announced by Oleksiy Arestovych, adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “This is a catastrophe to which the world has not given a proper assessment,” he said. According to him, the data were learned from the municipal administration of Mariupol, while further accusing Russia of obstructing the arrival in the city of humanitarian aid.
11:39 Russian shells target bus in Kiev, one victim reported
Russian rockets hit an electric bus in Kiev on Monday as a 59-year-old man reportedly died. “Russian forces just hit a Russian bus with a rocket, inside the city of Kiev, everything is destroyed. The Russians have begun to hit civilian targets. The crater is very large“, Says the journalist Artur Bibe, who has been in Ukraine for several days. From the published images, blood stains can be seen, while so far only one victim has been reported. Also this Monday, Russian military forces fired rockets at the Ukrainian capital, Kiev. The Antonov aeronautical plant was initially targeted, where according to Ukrainian sources at least two people died.
11:12 90 children have been killed in Ukraine
Ninety children have been killed and more than 100 injured in Ukraine since Russia’s February 24 attack. This was stated on Monday by the Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office. “The highest death toll is in the Kiev, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kherson, Mykolayiv and Zhytomyr regions,” the statement said. The international news agency Reuters reported that it could not immediately verify the information.
10:12 Zelensky demands direct dialogue with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insists on direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Some UN organizations condemn Russian attacks on hospitals. “Our delegation has a clear task, to do everything possible to enable a meeting with the president,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a video speech released Monday. This will be a meeting, which he is sure that everyone is waiting for, said Zelensky, emphasizing that this is a difficult path, but necessary to get effective guarantees.
09:39 Russia bombs the most important airport in Kiev
Antonov Airport, located north of Kiev, was hit by Russian bombing this Monday morning. Antonov, also known as Hostomel, is the most important international cargo airport in Ukraine, as well as a major military air base.
09:18 Russian forces bomb a 9-storey building in Kiev, one dead, reported
A palace has been attacked by Russian forces in Kiev’s Obolon. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine says two bodies were found and three people were taken to hospital on strike at 07:40 local time this morning.
09:16 Russia allegedly asked for military assistance, China reacts
Chinese Embassy spokesman Liu Pengyu has denied that China has asked for military assistance to continue its occupation of Ukraine. Liu Pengyu told CNN that China is concerned about the war and wants peace to be established as soon as possible. “I have never heard of it. China is deeply concerned and saddened by the situation in Ukraine. “We sincerely hope that the situation will be alleviated and peace will be restored at an early date,” Pengyu said.
09:06 Russia asks China for military aid, US ‘alarmed’
Russia has asked China for military assistance to continue the war in Ukraine. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told CNN that China’s support for Russia is a serious concern. “We are watching closely to see the extent to which China is providing support to Russia. “It’s a concern, we have communicated to Beijing that we will not allow any country to compensate Russia for its losses from economic sanctions,” Sullivan said.
08:58 After the bombing in the maternity ward, the pregnant woman dies together with the baby
Russian forces do not seem to intend to stop. Last week a maternity hospital in Mariupol was bombed and as a result, a pregnant woman died along with her baby, still unborn. Images of the woman being rushed to a stretcher ambulance had circulated around the world, reflecting the horror of a horrific attack.
08:53 The fourth round of Russia-Ukraine talks is being held today
A fourth round of talks between Russia and Ukraine will be held today at 10:30 local time, according to Anton Gerashchenko, adviser to the Ukrainian Interior Minister. Hopes for a ceasefire have risen after Ukrainian negotiator Mykhailo Podolyak gave an optimistic assessment, saying results would be achieved within days.
09:57 The analysis in The Guardian / Putin and Trump convinced me how wrong we were in the 21st century
Nationalism is disappearing, democracy is inevitable, nuclear war can not happen… Ukraine is telling us that the old “security” was wrong. There are many things about the 21st century that I really believed in, but the invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin and the election of Donald Trump in 2016 made me realize I was wrong.
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