Zelensky : Russia is trying to "erase Ukraine from the earth"
On the morning of the 10th local time, the Ukrainian capital Kiev was attacked by the missile , causing at least 10 deaths and 60 injuries. This is the first time Kiev has been attacked in months, with a missile landing on Vladimir Street, Kiev, where the Ukrainian Security Agency is located, and the Ukrainian Presidential Office is located not far from the street. Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed explosions in several cities, and criticized them as deliberately attacks by Russia. Russian President Putin responded that the Russian army used high-precision weapons to strike Ukrainian infrastructure.
Kiev was attacked and
missile attack has caused 10 deaths and 60 injuries
One hit near the presidential office
Starting from the morning of the 10th local time, multiple explosions were heard in the center of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, and the road was blown out of a large pit, cars were affected and burned, and the windows of the building were shattered. Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs said the attack on Kiev had killed at least 10 people and injured 60 people.
Kiev City Mayor Klitschko said that there have been many explosions in Shevchenko District in the center of Kiev, and the subway in Kiev City has been suspended, and all subway stations are open to the public as refuges. He said: "The city of Kiev was attacked by Russian missiles. Please bring warm clothes, water, food and mobile phone chargers to seek asylum."
reported that before the explosion, there were sounds of missiles attacks. The air strike alarm sounded 90 minutes ago, and at least 4 explosions came from the local area. The Shevchenko district in Kiev was first reported. The area is located in the center of Kiev, where many historic buildings and several government buildings are located. A missile landed near the office of Ukrainian President Zelensky, and the office of the Ukrainian National Security Agency is also located nearby.
It is reported that the Ukrainian headquarters building of South Korea's Samsung Group located in the center of Kiev and adjacent to the main railway station was attacked, and thick black smoke jumped out of the scene and many buildings were damaged.
It is reported that this is the first air strike against Kiev in months. The Russian-Ukrainian conflict has lasted for more than seven months since the outbreak of February 24. The battlefield is currently concentrated in the eastern and southern Ukraine. The capital Kiev, located in the central and northern regions, has been relatively calm recently.
"Russian army attacked 75 missiles from Ukraine, 41 of which were intercepted by Ukrainian army."
reported that in addition to Kiev, western Ukrainian cities such as Odessa , Dnepro and Lviv also exploded. The Zhitomir Prefecture in northern Ukraine, the Khmelniksky Prefecture, Ternopol Prefecture, Lviv, and the eastern city of Kharkiv and other places were all attacked by Russian troops.
The Ukrainian Presidential Office announced that many Ukrainian cities were attacked by missiles from Russian military. Ukrainian Prime Minister Smegal said that civilian and important infrastructure in Ukrainian cities were attacked and some people died. 11 important infrastructure in eight regions and Kiev city were damaged, and electricity, water supply and communications were at risk of temporary disruption.
Commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Zalujne issued a statement saying that the Russian army fired at least 75 missiles at Ukraine that day, locking in the capital Kiev and southern and western cities of Ukraine. 41 of them were intercepted and destroyed by Ukrainian air defense system. However, his statement cannot be confirmed at this time.
Ukrainian President
"Russia tries to destroy us
trying to erase us from the earth"
Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed that explosions occurred in several cities, and criticized it as a deliberate attack by Russia. He said Russia locked in and attacked the energy infrastructure of several Ukrainian cities.
Zelensky said in a video speech uploaded by social networking website: "This morning was very painful. We are dealing with dozens of missiles from terrorists and Iranian -based 'witness' drones. They have two goals, one is the national energy facilities. They want to create panic and chaos, and want to destroy our energy system... The second goal is the people. Russia calculates the time to launch air strikes to cause as many people as possible. Russia is trying to destroy us, trying to erase us from the earth."
Zelensky also wrote on the social networking website: "Air attacks are heard everywhere in Ukraine, and there are missile attacks everywhere. Unfortunately, someone was injured and died. Please do not leave the shelter, take good care of yourself and the people you love, we must persist and stay strong. "
Ukrainian Presidential Office said that Zelensky held talks with German Chancellor Scholz on the 10th and agreed to hold an emergency meeting of G7 leaders. Zelensky plans to talk about the attack on Ukraine at the meeting.
Putin
"If Kiev continues to attack Russia terrorist attacks
Moscow will take tough measures"
Ukrainian officials generally believe This is a retaliation by Russian President Putin against the bombing of the Crimea Bridge, because the attack happened after Putin accused Ukraine of launching a terrorist attack. The Ukrainian military also revealed that the missile launch locations for the air strike were from the Black Sea and the southern Russian city of Astrakhan.
Early in the morning of the 8th local time, the Crimea Bridge across the Kerch Strait exploded The explosion caused the fire. Subsequently, Ukrainian presidential adviser indirectly admitted that Ukraine was responsible for the attack on the Crimean Bridge.
On October 9, the Russian Federation Investigation Commission released the results of the investigation. Russian President Putin said that the mastermind behind the bridge explosion was the Ukrainian intelligence department, planned and implemented by Ukrainian agent department, aiming to destroy important Russian infrastructure and describe it as a terrorist attack.
On October 10, Putin convened a Russian federal security meeting. At the meeting, he said that the Russian Ministry of Defense History 4 used high-precision weapons such as land-based, air-based and sea-based missiles to strike Ukrainian infrastructure, including Ukrainian energy facilities, military management facilities and communication facilities.
Putin said: "Kiev has long used terrorist means, including killing public figures, journalists and scientists, and not only in Ukraine, but also in Russia. It is impossible not to respond to Kiev's actions. If Kyiv continues to carry out terrorist attacks on Russia, Moscow will take tough response measures. "
China responded to
Embassy again emphasized that citizens should not come to Ukraine
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Dialogue and consultation to resolve differences
On October 10, the Chinese Embassy in Ukraine issued the "Notice on Re-emphasizing the Security Situation of Ukraine", saying that air strikes across Ukraine are frequent and the security situation is severe. The Chinese Embassy in Ukraine once again reminds all Chinese citizens to not come to Ukraine from home and return to Ukraine from a third country, and insists that those who stay in Ukraine must do emergency and avoid risks.
In response to the latest progress in the situation in Russia and Ukraine, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on the 10th that China hopes that all parties can properly resolve differences through dialogue and consultation, and China is also willing to continue to play a constructive role in promoting the easing of the situation. China Business News reporter Guo Ji compiled