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Civilians, including a family, were killed in shelling outside of Kyiv and thousands of Russians were arrested for protesting the invasion on Sunday, as the war in Ukraine continued.
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Civilians, including a family, were killed in shelling in a city outside of Kyiv and thousands of Russians were arrested for protesting the invasion on Sunday, as the war in Ukraine continued.
Meanwhile, a second attempt to evacuate civilians from besieged Mariupol failed due to continued Russian shelling, Ukrainian officials said.
Here's what happened on the eleventh day of Russia's invasion.
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The key points to know
- A new attempt to evacuate civilians in besieged Mariupol failed on Sunday with Ukraine accusing Russia of once more shelling the area.
- Civilians were killed in shelling outside of Kyiv, officials said.
- Thousands of Russians were arrested for protesting the invasion of Ukraine.
- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a new appeal for a no-fly zone and warplanes over Ukraine after a Russian missile strike on Vinnytsia.
- The IAEA said Ukraine is having issues communicating with staff at Zaporizhzhya, who reported being ordered to run things past Russian authorities first.
- The next round of talks between Russia and Ukraine will take place on Monday.
- The UN Human Rights Office said that 364 Ukrainian civilians have been killed since the beginning of the invasion.
- More than 1.5 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion began 10 days ago.
- More tech companies, including TikTok and Netflix, suspended their services in Russia.
Thousands of Russians arrested for protesting war in Ukraine
At least 4,640 people were arrested on Sunday in 65 cities, according to OVD-Info.
It brings the number of demonstrators arrested since the beginning of Russia's invasion to 13,000.
Read more here.
It brings the number of demonstrators arrested since the beginning of Russia's invasion to 13,000.
Read more here.
Netflix suspends its service in Russia
Netflix became the latest company on Sunday to suspend its service in Russia.
A statement from the company cited “circumstances on the ground” for its decision to suspend its Russian service but didn’t offer any additional details.
The announcement comes after TikTok said users on its platform in Russia have been blocked from posting and viewing videos shared from elsewhere in the world.
Anti-war demonstrations take place throughout Europe
Demonstrators marched throughout European cities on Sunday to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
From Spain to Germany, demonstrators took to the streets in support of Ukrainians.
Read the full story here.
Civilians killed in shelling outside of Kyiv
Eight civilians were killed by Russian shelling in the town of Irpin, on the northwest outskirts of Kyiv, according to Mayor Oleksander Markyshin.
The dead included a family.
The dead included a family.
Video footage showed a shell slamming into a city street, not far from a bridge used by people fleeing the fighting. A group of fighters could be seen trying to help the family.
Gun sales rise in Lithuania amid Ukraine invasion
Gun buyers have been flocking to Lithuania's stores since the start of the war in Ukraine, with sales increasing up to eight times and applications for gun licences doubling.
Shooting ranges have also reported a large increase in clients seeking to refresh their skills or even those wishing to learn to shoot without an intention to buy a gun.
Read more here.
More than a million Ukrainian refugees flee to Poland, border guards say
More than one million Ukrainians have fled to Poland since the Russian invasion began, Polish border guards said.
"It's a million human tragedies, a million people driven from their homes by war," they said in a statement.
"It's a million human tragedies, a million people driven from their homes by war," they said in a statement.
Lviv residents seek comfort in Sunday service
Some residents of Lviv sought consolation at a Sunday Mass at a Catholic church in the city in western Ukraine, AP reports.
The 17th-century church was silent during the ceremony, reflecting emotion and concern amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Some people in the church held small papers with the names of their loved ones written on them. Others just stood in silence, their heads bowed during prayer.
France sends 'medical products', including iodine, to Ukraine
France has sent Ukraine "various medical products", including iodine, to protect a nuclear accident during Russia's invasion, said foreign affairs minister Jean-Yves Le Drian.
"Yes, we have sent different medical products," Le Drian told TV broadcaster France 2, in response to a question about the possible shipment of iodine to Ukraine.
The confirmation came after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expressed concern that Ukraine reported communication problems with staff at a nuclear energy plant.
"Yes, we have sent different medical products," Le Drian told TV broadcaster France 2, in response to a question about the possible shipment of iodine to Ukraine.
The confirmation came after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expressed concern that Ukraine reported communication problems with staff at a nuclear energy plant.
TikTok suspends live-streaming and creation of new video content in Russia
The social media app TikTok said they would suspend live-streaming and the creation of new video content on the app in light of Russia's new law banning the publication of information that strays from the government narrative on the war in Ukraine.
American Express suspends operations in Russia and Belarus
The US payments company American Express announced on Sunday that it would suspend its operations in Russia and Belarus due to the invasion in Ukraine, after similar decisions by Visa and Mastercard.
"In light of Russia’s ongoing, unjustified attack on the people of Ukraine, American Express is suspending all operations in Russia. As a result, globally issued American Express cards will no longer work at merchants or ATMs in Russia," the company said in a press release.
"Cards issued locally in Russia by Russian banks will no longer work outside of the country on the American Express global network," the company added.
"In light of Russia’s ongoing, unjustified attack on the people of Ukraine, American Express is suspending all operations in Russia. As a result, globally issued American Express cards will no longer work at merchants or ATMs in Russia," the company said in a press release.
"Cards issued locally in Russia by Russian banks will no longer work outside of the country on the American Express global network," the company added.
Denmark to hold referendum on joining EU defence policy
The referendum will be held on June 1 with the government saying in a statement on Sunday that the country's leading political parties "agree that European security is threatened."
"The parties to the agreement therefore agree on a number of measures to strengthen the Danish defense preparedness and the possibilities for maneuvering in the new security policy situation."
These include increasing defence spending to 2% of GDP — as required by NATO — as well as becoming independent from Russian gas.
Putin 'destined to lose': Blinken
The US Secretary of State told CNN on Sunday that Russia has "the ability to keep grinding things down against incredibly resilient and courageous Ukrainians" due to its "sheer manpower".
"I think we have to be prepared for this to last for some time," he added.
But he also said that "just winning a battle is not winning the war."
"Taking a city does not mean he’s taking the hearts and minds of the Ukrainian people. On the contrary, he is destined to lose. The Ukrainian people have demonstrated that they will not allow themselves to be subjugated to Vladimir Putin or to Russia’s rule. But it could take – it could take some time, and meanwhile the suffering is real," he went on.
Russia accusing Ukraine of violating ceasefire is 'attempt to diminish responsibility for casualties': UK
Britain's Ministry of Defence said on Sunday evening that "As with yesterday, Russia has accused Ukraine of breaking the ceasefire agreement" to allow civilians to evacuate the besieged city of Mariupol.
"This is probably an additional attempt to diminish responsibility for civilian casualties caused by continued Russian strikes on the city," it added.
Countries hosting Ukrainian warplanes 'could be considered' party in war: Russia
The Russian military has warned Ukraine's neighbouring countries from hosting its warplanes, saying Moscow may consider them a part of the conflict if Ukrainian aircraft fly combat missions from their territory.
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov charged Sunday that some Ukrainian combat planes had redeployed to Romania and other Ukraine neighbours he didn’t identify.
Konashenkov warned that if those warplanes attack the Russian forces from the territory of those nations, it “could be considered as those countries’ engagement in the military conflict.”
Ukraine informs IAEA of communication issues with staff at Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency said in a statement that Ukraine has informed them that "although regular staff continued to operate the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), the plant management is now under orders from the commander of the Russian forces that took control of the site last week"
"Furthermore, Ukraine reports that any action of plant management – including measures related to the technical operation of the six reactor units – requires prior approval by the Russian commander.
"The Director-General expressed grave concern about this development as it contravenes one of the seven indispensable pillars of nuclear safety and security that he outlined at the meeting of the IAEA’s Board of Governors on 2 March, convened to address the safety, security and safeguards implications of the situation in Ukraine.
"In a second serious development, Ukraine has reported that the Russian forces at the site have switched off some mobile networks and the internet so that reliable information from the site cannot be obtained through the normal channels of communication," it added.
Ukraine calls for Russia, Belarus to be kicked out of IMF and World Bank
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has signed an official appeal to the US, the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Japan to stop Russia's and Belarus' membership in the IMF and World Bank.
"These countries violated their commitments and turned their policies to war. Let's stop them together!," he wrote on Twitter.
Number of Russian anti-war protesters detained rises to over 4,300
The OVD Info monitoring group said that "as of 03/06/2022 19:27" (local time), more than 4,350 people have been detained in 56 cities across Russia while protesting the invasion of Ukraine.
At least 1,635 of the detentions took place in Moscow.
Ukrainians flock to Lviv to catch evacuation trains to neighbouring countries
The train station in the Ukrainian city of Lviv has become a focal point for the flow of refugees escaping the fighting.
People queue to take so-called evacuation trains that will take them to neighbouring countries in particular to Poland.
The city is also a hub for humanitarian aid to refugees. In the past two days, some 2,500 tons of aid have arrived from all over the world to be dispatched to various regions.
Macron told Putin safety of Ukrainian nuclear plants must be under authority of Ukrainian authorities
The Elysée has now released its own readout of the call between Emmanuel Macron and Vladimir Putin.
The French presidential palace said that macron expressed his "grave concern about the risks to nuclear safety, security and safeguards resulting from the Russian military invasion of Ukraine and the imperative that concrete measures be taken to address them."
"The President of the Republic stressed the importance of ensuring that the safety and security of all the country's civilian nuclear facilities are effectively guaranteed under the authority of the competent Ukrainian authorities," it added.
The French leader also called "for respect for international humanitarian law, the protection of the civilian population and the delivery of aid. He recalled the importance of a negotiated solution that was fully acceptable to the Ukrainians."
"Finally, the President of the Republic took advantage of this exchange to relay his concern about an imminent attack on the town of Odesa," the Elysée said.
'Very credible reports' of Russian war crimes: Blinken
"We've seen very credible reports of deliberate attacks on civilians, which would constitute a war crime," the US Secretary of State said on Sunday.
Speaking to CNN talk show "State of the Union", the US top diplomat also hailed the resilience of the Ukrainian people and said Russian leader Vladimir Putin was "destined to lose" the war that has already claimed hundreds of lives, including civilians.
Blinken is currently in Moldova where he met with President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita.
This followed trips to Belgium and Poland earlier this week.
Primate of the Orthodox Chruch of Ukraine appeals to Russian counterpart to denounce attacks on churches
"During the Russian attack on Ukraine, churches have also become targets of shelling, in addition to peaceful infrastructure and residential buildings. Even the most sacred place, the Cathedral of St. Sophia of Kyiv, was under attack," the Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine said in a statement.
"As Primate, I appeal to the Russian killers not to increase the extent of their evil by destroying holy places, especially when they hypocritically present themselves as "protecting the Church".
I appeal to the international community and especially to the religious leaders to lend their voices in opposition to the black malevolence of Russia. In word and deed, do all you can to stop the shelling and bombing.
"I also appeal separately to the heads of the Moscow Patriarchate in Ukraine: don't you see how the cities on the plains, on the border and on the east coast of Ukraine are being shelled and how those who regard you as their shepherds are dying as a result of the bombing? Vocally demand from Russia, from the Moscow Patriarch to put an end to the barbaric shelling! Do not follow the general wishes of the world, but tell the truth, as the Lord commanded.
"I also want to add my voice once again to the millions of Ukrainians who have appealed to the world: close the sky over Ukraine! Putin already believes that he is at war on our land "with America and NATO".
"The Russian dictator is already at war with you, he has already attacked you. So defending Ukraine, our people, our children, our homes and temples, you are defending yourselves," he added.
Ukrainian civilian death toll rises to 364
The UN Human Rights Office announced on Sunday afternoon that the number of Ukrainian civilians who have died since the beginning of the Russian invasion has risen to 364 including "8 boys, and 4 girls, as well as 13 children" whose sex is yet unknown.
A further 759 people have been injured. These include "67 men, 48 women, 11 girls, and 2 boys, as well as 28 children and 603 adults whose sex is yet unknown."
ICRC confirmed Mariupol evacuation 'has failed'
The International Committee of the Red Cross said the two "failed attempts underscore the absence of a detailed and functioning agreement between parties to the conflict."
It urged the parties "to agree not just in principle but also on the details of safe passages".
"We remain in Mariupol and are ready to help facilitate further attempts – if the parties reach an agreement, which is for them alone to implement and respect," it added.
Macron and Putin discussed nuclear safety: Kremlin
The Kremlin has released a readout of the call between Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron.
During the call, Putin claimed that Russia is protecting the Chernobyl and Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plants from "the possibility of Ukrainian neo-Nazis or terrorists to organise provocations fraught with catastrophic consequences."
He said he is open to a meeting between Russia, Ukraine and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) — which the IAEA chief proposed earlier this week be held in Chernobyl as soon as possible — but came out in favour of "holding such a meeting via video conference or in a third country."
He also accused Ukraine of not respecting ceasefire agreements to allow for the evacuation of civilians.
"Vladimir Putin also informed about the status of the negotiations between the Russian delegation and the Ukrainian representatives. He expressed readiness to continue the dialogue with unconditional fulfillment of the known Russian requirements," the Kremlin added.
Zelenskyy condemns Western leaders over no-fly zone refusal: 'You want us to be slowly killed'
The Ukrainian President has released a video following the Russian missile attack on Vinnytsia, which he described as "brutal, cynical".
"They (Russian forces) continue total destruction of our infrastructure, our life built for us, our parents, and grandparents, generations of Ukrainians. We repeat everyday: "Close the sky over Ukraine". Close it for all Russian missiles, Russian combat aircraft, for all these terrorists. Make a humanitarian air zone without rockets, without air bombs," he said.
"We are people and it is your humanitarian duty to protect us, to protect people. And you can do it. If you do not do that, if you at least do not give us aircraft for us to be able to protect ourselves, there can only be one conclusion: You want us to be slowly killed. This is also the responsibility of the world's politicians, Western leaders," he added.
Macron and Putin talk for 1h45
The French presidential palace said that Emmanuel Macron and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, discussed the situation in Ukraine for one hour and 45 minutes on Sunday.
"The call was at the initiative" of Emmanuel Macron, the presidency said in a message to the press.
Ukraine says Russian troops have 'shut down 34 hospitals'
The Ukrainian government added that "several" of the healthcare facilities "were destroyed" while others "are disconnected from water and power supply network."
"These are grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions. Putin is a war criminal and must be prosecuted for his crimes," it added.
Earlier, the World Health Organisation confirmed attacks on at least six facilities, adding that six people had died.
About 2,500 Russian anti-war protesters detained
According to the OVD Info monitoring group, the number of people who had been detained by mid-afternoon across Russia for taking part in anti-war protests had reached 2,474.
The highest number of people detained is in Moscow with 753.
Mariupol evacuation appears to fail again
Interior Ministry adviser Anton Gerashchenko said the planned evacuations along designated humanitarian corridors were halted because of an ongoing assault.
He said on Telegram that “there can be no ‘green corridors’ because only the sick brain of the Russians decides when to start shooting and at whom."
Pavlo Kirilenko, governor of the Donetsk Oblast region, meanwhile said on Facebook that people in Vuglehdar and Berdyansk would be left without gas "as the occupiers have damaged the Donestk Mariupol main line."
He also said that Russian shelling on a residential building in Kramatorsk, north of Mariupol, has resulted in "at least two casualties."
'Putin must fail': Boris Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday that "Putin must fail and must be seen to fail in this act of aggression."
He urged the international community to "come together" under a six-point plan of action to ensure Putin fails stressing that "the world is watching. It is not future historians but the people of Ukraine who will be our judge."
Vinnytsia airport in central Ukraine destroyed by Russian strikes, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the Vinnytsia airport in central Ukraine was destroyed by Russian strikes.
He has urged the west to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
He has urged the west to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
More than 227,000 Ukrainian citizens have entered Romania, border guard says
More than 227,000 Ukrainian citizens have entered Romania since the invasion began and more than 155,000 of them have already left the country, the country's border police said, according to AP.
During a visit on Saturday to Romania’s northern border at Siret, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said that “no Ukrainian will be denied entry into Romania.”
He said Romanian authorities believe that the situation “will continue for a long time, and the complications will worsen.” The president added: “We believe that this humanitarian catastrophe will spread, that a lot of help will be needed here, but also in Ukraine.”
During a visit on Saturday to Romania’s northern border at Siret, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said that “no Ukrainian will be denied entry into Romania.”
He said Romanian authorities believe that the situation “will continue for a long time, and the complications will worsen.” The president added: “We believe that this humanitarian catastrophe will spread, that a lot of help will be needed here, but also in Ukraine.”
Turkish President Erdogan calls for immediate ceasefire
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Sunday, calling for an "urgent general ceasefire" in Ukraine, according to a press release from the Turkish presidency, AFP reports.
The two heads of state met a few days before a March 11 diplomatic forum in Turkey.
"An urgent and general ceasefire will make it possible to seek a political solution and to respond to humanitarian concerns," said the Turkish head of state.
The two heads of state met a few days before a March 11 diplomatic forum in Turkey.
"An urgent and general ceasefire will make it possible to seek a political solution and to respond to humanitarian concerns," said the Turkish head of state.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails international support, urges Russians not to stay silent
“Ukrainians, we have been fighting for 11 days for freedom, for the state. We already understand how we will rebuild our country. We are already forming special funds for reconstruction,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video address.
He added that it was just the beginning and that Ukrainians needed strength and will, victory and peace.
“We have already gained our future but we are still fighting for our present,” Zelenskyy said, including where the border would be.
He urged Russians not to stay silent, saying it’s a fight for Russia as well.
He added that it was just the beginning and that Ukrainians needed strength and will, victory and peace.
“We have already gained our future but we are still fighting for our present,” Zelenskyy said, including where the border would be.
He urged Russians not to stay silent, saying it’s a fight for Russia as well.
38 children killed and 71 injured, Ukrainian official says
A Ukrainian government official says that 38 children have been killed and 71 have been injured since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Lyudmyla Denisova, Ukraine's human rights ombudsman, said the number was an estimate due to the difficulty of gathering information from the southern city of Mariupol and Irpin in the Kyiv region.
"The armed forces of the Russian Federation continue to grossly violate the fundamental rights of children - the right to life and health guaranteed to every child in the world by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child," Denisova wrote on Facebook.
Lyudmyla Denisova, Ukraine's human rights ombudsman, said the number was an estimate due to the difficulty of gathering information from the southern city of Mariupol and Irpin in the Kyiv region.
"The armed forces of the Russian Federation continue to grossly violate the fundamental rights of children - the right to life and health guaranteed to every child in the world by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child," Denisova wrote on Facebook.
Kyiv mayor performs wedding on frontline
Lesya and Valeria, who work for the territorial defence, got married on Sunday, in a ceremony performed on the frontline around Kyiv by mayor Vitaliy Klychko.
The Kyiv town hall added on Facebook that since the beginning of the Russian invasion on February 24, 457 babies have been born in the Ukrainian capital.
"Life goes on," it added.
Number of Russian anti-war protesters detained crosses 1,000: OVD
Some 1,077 people have already been detained in 31 cities so far on Sunday for taking part in anti-war protests, according to OVD Info.
Russian troops preparing to shell Odesa: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Sunday that Russian troops are preparing to bomb Odesa, a strategic city and Ukraine's main port on the Black Sea.
"It will be a war crime. It will be a historical crime," Zelenskyy said in a video address, as the Russian army, from annexed Crimea, continues its advance into southern Ukraine.
'Sadly, we're kinda experts on Nazism': German embassy rebukes Russian counterpart
The German embassy in South Africa rebuked the Russian embassy after it claimed to have received many letters of solidarity and thanked people who "decide to stand with us today, when Russia, like 80 years ago, is fighting Nazism in Ukraine!"
The German embassy riposted that "what Russia is doing in Ukraine is slaughtering innocent children, women and men for its own gain. It's definitely not "fighting Nazism"."
"Shame on anyone who's falling for this. (Sadly, we're kinda experts on Nazism.)," it added.
Hundreds of anti-war protesters detained across Russia on Sunday
According to the OVD Info monitoring group, 696 people have been detained so far across Russia on Sunday for taking part in anti-war protests.
Since the beginning of the invasion, 9,055 people in Russia have been detained for taking part in such action, the group said.
Moldova deserves the world's gratitude': Blinken
The US "will do all that we can to help Moldova as it cares for people" who have fled Ukraine following "Russia's unprovoked, unwarranted war on Ukraine", the US Secretary of State said during his joint presser with Sandu.
He stressed that the humanitarian crisis triggered by the war is far from over and that the number of refugees "will grow"
"Moldova deserves the world's gratitude," he said.
He highlighted that US President Joe Biden has asked Congress to approve a $2.75 billion emergency package to deal with the humanitarian crisis and "to help countries like Moldova supporting refugees".
Moldova President calls for 'urgent' and significant' assistance to cope with Ukrainian refugees
In a joint press conference with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Maia Sandu said that the influx of Ukrainian refugees represents a "significant effort for a country".
About 120,000 Ukrainians have sought refuge in Moldova since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Sandu stressed however that despite the challenges, "we cannot turn our back to these people" and that it is "our moral duty to help them out"
"The Republic of Moldova does need assistance," she added, calling for "significant contribution from the international community".
She said Moldova needs "urgent assistance for the temporary accommodation of these people."
Kharkiv awaiting 'green corridors' to evacuate civilians: Region head
Oleg Sinegubov, head of the Kharkiv regional state administration, said on Sunday morning that "fights are being waged" around the city.
"We are waiting for the opening of the so-called "green corridors" to evacuate the population and deliver humanitarian goods. Organisationally, we are completely ready," he added.
He also said that "every day about 30,000 people leave Kharkiv railway station to safe places."
Russia worried about black market for necessities as sanctions bite
The largest federal and regional supermarket networks have decided to minimise the risk of purchases by "resellers" of basic goods, the Russian trade and industry ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
"In several regions (...) these products have been bought in bulk, up to several tons, more than enough for personal use, and in order to resell them," the ministry continued.
As a result, it said it supported rationing measures adopted by large retailers, without giving any guidelines for the time being.
Retailers themselves will determine which products will be restricted and how they will be restricted, it said.
The list of essential products concerns goods whose prices can be limited by the Russian government. It includes some 20 basic foods: meat, fish, milk, flour, sugar, oil, cereals, butter, rice, bread, cabbage, carrots, onions and potatoes.
Since the massive sanctions against the Russian economy, the authorities have been stepping up measures to limit panic and capital flight.
The Kremlin has admitted that these measures are hurting the economy, but vowed that it will rebound "spectacularly" in the medium term.
Kyiv claims 11,000 Russian troops killed so far
Ukrainian authorities said on Sunday that since the beginning of the conflict, some 11,000 Russian troops have lost their lives.
Russia admitted a week into the conflict that it had lost only 498 lives.
Neither of these claims have been independently verified.
Governor announces civilian evacuation from Mariupol from 11:00 CET
Pavlo Kirilenko, governor of the Donetsk Oblast region, announced on Facebook that the "evacuation of the civilian population will begin at 12:00 (local time) on 6 March in Mariupol."
A ceasefire is scheduled to start at 10:00 local time until 21:00.
A first attempt to evacuate out of the city was postponed on Saturday, with Ukrainian authorities accusing Russia of violating the ceasefire and shelling the city and its surrounding area.
At least 17 dead in Chernihiv after Russian shelling
Russia has dropped powerful bombs on residential areas of the city of Chernihiv, a regional official said Saturday.
Vyacheslav Chaus posted a photo of what he said was an undetonated FAB-500, a Soviet-designed 500-kilogram (1,100-pound) air-dropped bomb.
“Usually this weapon is used against military-industrial facilities and fortified structures,” said Chaus, head of the same-named region of Chernihiv. “But in Chernihiv, against residential areas.”
The city of Chernihiv, located north of Kyiv and with a population of 290,000, has come under heavy fire from Russian forces. Officials said 17 people in the region were killed in the shelling..
WHO confirms attack on Ukrainian health care facilities
The World Health Organisation said they have verified six attacks on health care in Ukraine which have caused six deaths and 11 injuries.
The UN health agency's chief, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus stressed that "attacks on healthcare facilities or workers breach medical neutrality and are in violations of international humanitarian law."
Russia targeting 'populated areas' to 'break Ukrainian morale': UK
The British Defence Ministry said that Russia used similar tactics in Chechnya in 1999 and in Syria in 2016.
It said that Russia has been surprised by "the scale and strength of Ukrainian resistance" and slowed down by Ukraine targeting its supply lines.
Good morning. I'm Alice Tidey and I'll be taking you through Day 11 of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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