Day 50 of Russia’s war on Ukraine: krone.at reports live on the day’s key developments.
The most important news of the day in short:
- After the troops left northern Ukraine, they are said to have left behind large quantities of unexploded ordnance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke of tens of thousands of unexploded shells or mines.
- Ukrainian pilots are seeking generous sponsors to fund fighter jets for their air force. Under the motto “Buy me a jet fighter”, a campaign is underway in which any purchase objects are also mentioned, especially from the former Eastern Bloc.
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In the Black Sea, the Russian missile cruiser Moskva (Moscow) was heavily damaged. Russia reported an ammunition explosion as a result of a fire. The crew of the main ship of the Black Sea Fleet has been evacuated. The Ukrainian side previously reported that the ship had been hit by a Ukrainian anti-ship missile.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said more and more Russian military convoys are making their way to southeastern Ukraine. Missile, bomb and artillery attacks would be continued by the attackers, Zelenskyj said in his evening video speech.
- Caritas has warned that the next wave of refugees from Ukraine is imminent. “We must be prepared to take in 200,000 to 250,000 people in Austria,” emphasized Klaus Schwertner, general manager of Caritas Vienna, after a visit to western Ukraine.
The Russian military offensive in Ukraine is the culmination of a conflict that has been raging for years. A chronology of the events can be found here.
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