Starting from the morning of the 10th local time
There were multiple explosions in the center of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine
The Office of the President of Ukraine released news that
Multiple cities in Ukraine were attacked by missiles by the Russian army
Putin confirmed that the Russian army had attacked Ukraine
On the 10th local time, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a security meeting of the Russian Federation.
Putin said at the meeting that The Russian Ministry of Defense used land-based, air-based and sea-based missiles to strike Ukrainian military targets on the same day.
On the 8th, a truck exploded on the highway bridge of the Crimea Bridge, causing damage to some sections of the highway bridge. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order on the same day, authorizing the Russian Federal Security Service to strengthen the protection of the Crimea Bridge and other facilities.
Ukrainian State Emergency Agency:
Air strikes have caused 11 deaths and 64 injuries infrastructure, causing more than 30 fires.
As of 14:00 that day, 11 people were killed and 64 injured in air strikes. The electricity supply was completely cut off in four districts Lviv , Poltava, Sumy and Ternopil , and the electricity supply was partially cut off in other areas.
There were several Ukrainian government agencies in the blast area
At around 8:20 a.m. local time on the 10th, a huge explosion came from the center of Kyiv. Subsequently, the mayor of Kiev Klitschko announced that multiple explosions occurred in the Shevchenko district of central Kyiv, and urged citizens to go to underground shelters. Subsequently, there were multiple explosions from Kyiv . Klitschko once again urged people to go to underground shelters as soon as possible, and said that the Kyiv Metro has been suspended and all stations are open to the public as shelters. He also said the city's vital infrastructure has taken several hits.
Source: @CCTV International News
It is worth noting that the Shevchenko district in the center of Kyiv, where the explosion occurred, is a very concentrated area of Ukrainian government offices, including the Ukrainian National Security Agency, the Kyiv City Government and other institutions are located here area.
RIA Novosti quoted the Ukrainian foreign ministry as saying that on the same day, a missile launched by the Russian army landed on Vladimir Street in Kyiv, where the Ukrainian Security Service is located. The office of the President of Ukraine is located not far from the street.
Missile attack on critical infrastructure in many places
In addition to Kyiv, there were many explosions in Ukraine that day.
On the 10th local time, the Office of the President of Ukraine released a message saying that many cities in Ukraine were attacked by the Russian army missile .
According to Ukrainian media reports, on the same day, an explosion occurred in Konotop, Sumy Oblast, in northern Ukraine, and energy facilities in Zhitomyr Oblast were attacked. Khmelnitsky Oblasts and in western Ukraine Ternopil Oblast and the eastern city Kharkiv were attacked. In the city of Kharkiv, the attack resulted in the interruption of water and electricity supply in some areas. An energy infrastructure in the western Lviv state of Uzbekistan was also hit by missiles.
On the 10th local time, Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmegal said on social media that Russia attacked Ukrainian cities on a large scale that day, and civilian and important infrastructure were being attacked. As of 11:00 that day, 11 important bases in 8 regions and Kyiv CityInfrastructure was damaged and power was cut in some areas. There is a risk of temporary interruption of electricity, water supply and communications. The Interfax news agency
reported that the air defense system in Ukraine's Kyiv and Khmelnitsky regions has been activated to intercept incoming Russian missiles.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander Zaluzhne said on the social platform Telegram that the Russian army has launched 75 missiles into Ukraine, of which 41 were intercepted and destroyed by the Ukrainian air defense system. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are doing everything they can to protect citizens.
Zelensky delivered a video speech:
It was a difficult morning
Ukrainian President Zelensky delivered a video speech to the Ukrainian people on the social media Telegram on the 10th.
Zelensky's video speech, picture source: Ukrainian Independent News Agency video screenshot
Zelensky said in his speech, " It was a difficult morning, dozens of missiles and drones attacked Multiple targets in Ukraine: Kyiv, Khmelnitsky region, Lviv and Dnipro, Vinnitsa , Frankiv region, Zaporozhye region, Sumy region, Kharkiv region, Zhtomyr region".
The Chinese Embassy urgently reminds: Chinese citizens do not come to Ukraine
Beijing time this afternoon, the WeChat public account of the Chinese Embassy in Ukraine released the "Notice on Reemphasizing the Security Situation in Ukraine".
informed that: At present, air raids are frequent throughout the territory of Ukraine, and the security situation is severe. The Chinese embassy in Ukraine once again reminds all Chinese citizens not to come to Ukraine from China, and not to return to Ukraine from a third country, and insist that those who stay in Ukraine must do emergency and avoid danger.
Please cherish life and stay away from risks.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the explosions in many places in Ukraine
hope that the situation can be eased as soon as possible
Reuters reporter:This morning, strong explosions occurred in many cities including Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, which is obviously a retaliation by Russia. Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that the Crimea Bridge bombing was a terrorist attack. What is China's comment?
Mao Ning: We noticed relevant reports. Hope the situation can be eased as soon as possible.
Reuters reporter: followed up on the situation in Ukraine. You just said that China hopes that the situation will be eased as soon as possible. Is China really worried about the current situation in Ukraine? Especially with the explosions happening in many places in Ukraine today.
Mao Ning: China has repeatedly reiterated its position on the Ukraine issue. We have always maintained that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries should be respected, the purposes and principles of the UN Charter should be observed, the legitimate security concerns of all countries should be taken seriously, and all efforts conducive to the peaceful resolution of crises should be supported. We hope that all parties can properly resolve their differences through dialogue and consultation. China is also willing to continue to play a constructive role in de-escalating the situation.
Source: Shangguan News Comprehensive from CCTV News, Chinese Embassy in Ukraine, Chinanews.com, World Wide Web, Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, etc.
Editor: Chen Li
