"It is important that Italy is supporting Ukraine. It all started with former Prime Minister Draghi and we are happy to see that the new Meloni government continues to carry on this work. We have heard many statements in favor of Ukraine on behalf of Meloni. We therefore thank that it has been done and for what will be done in the coming months. Obviously we look forward to Giorgia Meloni's visit to Kiev and I think that Italy could be one of the countries that will lead Ukraine to the victory".
This was stated to Sky TG24 by Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky.
"I think the time has come for the Pope to visit Ukraine and thus give a very clear signal that it is Russia that must stop what it has started."
This was stated to Sky Tg24 by Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
"We appreciate all the peace initiatives, including those carried out by the Pope," he added.
"I believe that Russia must stop the war, it is up to them to stop the conflict: they are killing civilians, destroying our infrastructures. I also spoke about it with Cardinal Parolin - Yermak recalled - whom I thank for his involvement".
"Eternal memory to all whose lives were taken by the Russian terror! The world must stop the evil. Debris removal in Dnipro continues. All services are functioning. We are fighting for every person, every life. We will find everyone involved in the terror. Everyone will be held accountable. At the very least."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on Twitter, sharing a video showing the rubble from the Russian attack on an apartment building in Dnipro, where at least 5 people were killed and 39 were injured, including six children.
New explosions are heard in the Ukrainian capital
Kiev
.
This was reported by the mayor of the city
Vitaliy Klitschko
, on his Telegram channel.
"Explosions are heard in Kiev. At the moment, air defense is working. Stay in shelters! The terrorist attack on Ukraine continues," wrote the mayor.
Even Ukrainian media such as UNIAN and Kyiv Independent report that new explosions can be heard in the capital.
The affected apartment building in Dnipro
Air warnings were activated in all regions of Ukraine for the third time today and "Russian missiles are flying over the skies" of the country.
This was reported by Ukrainska Pravda, which quotes Vitalii Kim, governor of the Mykolaiv region.
Explosions were also reported in
Kharkiv
and
Dnipropetrovsk
and in the southern regions of
Mykol
v
and
Odessa
.
The Russian attacks have hit critical infrastructure in the Lviv and Kharkiv regions of Ukraine.
This was reported by the respective regional authorities, quoted by Ukrainska Pravda.
"The enemy has hit a critical infrastructure in the
Lviv region.
Interruptions in the supply of electricity and water are possible,” Lviv regional governor Maxim Kozitsky wrote in Telegram. “Two 'arrivals' of enemy missiles have been recorded at a critical infrastructure in the region.
Power outages are now in effect.
Emergency services are on site,” Kharkiv governor Oleg Sinegubov said.
Ukraine, Zelensky: 'The hard battle for Soledar continues'
KIEV ARMY, 'SOLEDAR UNDER CONTROL OF UKRAINIAN FORCES'
The fierce battles in Soledar, in Donetsk, continue both inside the city and in its surroundings, the Ukrainian army controls the situation: the regional military chief of the region Pavlo Kyrilenko told Ukrainian TV, according to the Ukrainian media.
"Soledar is under the control of the Ukrainian military. However, fighting is going on because the enemy is trying to advance in different directions. The Russians are suffering huge losses, the streets are littered with the bodies of mercenaries from the Wagner group and regular servicemen from the armed forces of the Russian Federation,” he said, “the front line is under shelling.”
The flag of Ukraine flies on the western outskirts of Soledar where at the moment the military units of Kiev are in control of the situation, and intense battles are going on.
This was stated in a briefing by the Ukrainian tactical aerial reconnaissance group which published a video on social media where you can see the blue and yellow flag.
The Ukrainian media reported it.
"The Russians are pressing with their forces to bypass Soledar both from the northern and southern sides and reach some settlements, but they are not succeeding", the head of the Magyar reconnaissance group explained on TV, according to which the Ukrainian soldiers during the fierce fighting of the last few weeks they have created reliable cover and plan to hold out the enemy for as long as necessary.
RUSSIAN FORCES IN ACTION IN KHARKIV AND ZAPORIZHZHIA
Russian forces hit the city of Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine this morning with two S-300 missiles, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said on Telegram, as reported by the Kyiv Independent.
The attack was "directed towards infrastructure", stressed the mayor without providing further details on the targets hit.
There is still no news on the damage, nor on any injuries or victims.
The Kharkiv subway was closed after this morning's explosions and traffic "was completely restored", according to the Ukrainian media, citing the subway press service.
In addition, blackouts have occurred in some areas of the city.
Earlier, air-raid alerts were declared in six regions of eastern Ukraine.
Russian forces again attacked the city of Zaporizhzhia in south-eastern Ukraine this morning, the mayor, Anatoly Kurtev, said, as reported by Rbc-Ukraine.
"In the morning, the enemy again attacked Zaporizhzhia. We are verifying information about the explosions heard by citizens," Kurtev wrote.
Local Telegram channels publish videos in which loud explosions are heard in these hours.
Also this morning, the Russians also attacked Kiev and its region, as well as the city of Kharkiv.
Kurtev wrote.
Local Telegram channels publish videos in which loud explosions are heard in these hours.
Also this morning, the Russians also attacked Kiev and its region, as well as the city of Kharkiv.
Kurtev wrote.
Local Telegram channels publish videos in which loud explosions are heard in these hours.
Also this morning, the Russians also attacked Kiev and its region, as well as the city of Kharkiv.
Ukraine, Scholz: 'Leopard in Kiev? Only steps agreed with the allies'
MOSCOW: 'LONDON TANK WILL BRING ESCALATION TO UKRAINE'
The sending of British tanks to Kiev "will lead to an escalation of hostilities in Ukraine and new casualties".
This was stated by the Russian embassy in London - quoted by Tass - commenting on the decision of the British government to supply Challenger 2 tanks to Kiev.
"London is increasingly embroiled in the Ukrainian conflict and neglecting the lives of ordinary Ukrainians," the embassy added.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "the UK's ambition to increase support for Ukraine, including through the supply of Challenger 2 tanks and additional artillery systems".
This was reported by the Downing Street spokesman, also specifying that "
