Russia continues its offensive “from all sides” – VG

KYIV / OSLO (VG) Heavy fighting was reported in several places in and around the Ukrainian capital. On Saturday noon, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that Russia would continue its offensive “from all sides” – despite logistical challenges and stiff resistance.

Russian army spokesman Major-General Igor Konashenkov said that orders had been given to the Russian army to continue its offensive in Ukraine, as a result of Kiev’s refusal to enter into talks in Belarus.

“After the Ukrainian side rejected the negotiation process, all forces were ordered today to expand the offensive from all sides in accordance with the plans of the operation,” he said in a statement.

But Ukraine denies its refusal to negotiate with Russia. To Sky News, an adviser from Ukraine’s presidential office said they wanted to take part in the negotiations, but would not accept the ultimatum.

Since Saturday night, heavy fighting has erupted in several places in and around the Ukrainian capital. Fighting is also taking place in the southern cities of Mariupol, Kherson, Mykolaiv and Odessa.

Ukrainian President Zelensky announced, on Saturday morning, that Ukraine still controls Kiev and important areas around the city. Mayor Vitali Klitschko claims that there are no Russian soldiers inside the city center.

– Last night was difficult, but there were no Russian soldiers in the city, Klitskjo said in a video message published by the Telegram news channel on Saturday morning.

Praying for people

He. She Ukrainian Defense Minister, Oleksiy Reznikov, claimed on Saturday afternoon that Ukrainian forces have so far killed about 3,000 Russian soldiers. It is alleged that at the same time, more than 200 people were arrested.

In the statement, the defense minister also made a request to the Ukrainian people to inform the Ukrainian forces if they witnessed suspicious persons. Reznikov wrote that it was the Russians who could now set homes on fire and clear the way for the troops.

– They are the eyes of the enemy. If you see suspicious people wearing badges or they don’t have a good explanation as to why they are in a special place, arrest them or report to the Ukrainian forces.

In addition, the residents are asked to try to stop or destroy the Russian convoys, if they pass.

Fuel tankers tracked. Stop them or burn them. Russian tanks will simply stop, our troops will secure them and use them against the enemy.

Ukraine is ready if anything happens. I’m not afraid, I don’t want to leave my country,” Anastasia (20) told VG.

When VG interviewed her on Wednesday, she didn’t think the invasion was going to happen. But the next day, one of the world’s largest military powers chose to invade the country. That night she called it the worst of her life.

It was a rough night, the worst night of my life. I wrote in a letter to VG I will never forgive the Russian people.

My hometown is being bombed now. I will never feel safe as long as I know that Putin is alive. Evil must die.

Today, Saturday, Anastasia sends a new message to VG. She will only describe tonight’s matches in one word:

– rude

Several missile attacks

According to the Kiev Independent newspaper, an apartment building near Kiev Giuliani International Airport, a few kilometers from the center of the capital, was hit by a missile on Saturday morning.

No deaths were reported in connection with the missile attack. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko was quoted by the Interfax news agency as saying that 35 people were injured, including two children.

In a video message on Saturday at 12.34, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia had bombed residential areas with missiles, CNN . writes.

“The destruction of apartment buildings with missiles and artillery is the final argument for the world to be on our side and stop the Russian invasion,” the Ukrainian president said.

On Saturday at 13.10 the curfew will be tightened in Kiev, now extended to apply from KL. 17:00 to 08:00, Reuters reports.

Russian logistical challenges

However, Russia’s entry into Ukraine has slowed in the past 24 hours, possibly due to logistical problems and strong opposition from Ukrainians. Friday night Reuters reported that Russian forces He had problems with fuel and equipment, and stopped near the northeastern city of Konotop after suffering heavy losses.

On Saturday afternoon, the British Ministry of Defense wrote that Russian forces are bypassing major Ukrainian population centers, while deploying forces to besiege and isolate Ukrainian cities.

– There may have been a small number of Russian sabotage groups already deployed in tonight’s clashes in Kiev.

The update indicates that the control of Kiev remains Russia’s main goal.

One A Pentagon source told the New York Times: More than 150,000 Russian soldiers ready to occupy Ukraine are already taking part in the fighting in the country.

“But frustration is growing among them at the lack of progress in the face of strong opposition, especially in the north of the country,” the Pentagon employee told the newspaper.

The anti-war coalition is working

On Twitter, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Western partners would send weapons to help Kiev in the war against Russia. Sky News Experience that the United Kingdom and the United States, along with 25 other countries, have agreed to provide Ukraine with weapons and other supplies.

A new day began on the diplomatic front line with a phone conversation with Emmanuel Macron. Weapons and equipment from our partners are on their way to Ukraine. Zelensky wrote on Twitter that the anti-war coalition is working.

Zelensky urged Western countries to expel the Russians for the Swift payment system. On Saturday morning, he called on Germany and Hungary to overthrow Russia.

– We have almost full support from EU members for excluding Russia from SWIFT, the Ukrainian president said on Saturday at 12.34.

There has been a great deal of disagreement within the European Union. The Baltic states demanded evacuation, while Germany and Austria, among others, were skeptical.

Zelensky also thanked the head of Russia’s Novaya Gazeta newspaper and others in Russia for their anti-war activism.

– All our friends who want to join us – Please come and we will give you weapons, he says.

tough fights

The VG team in Kiev announced before 05.00 Norwegian time that they heard continuous gunfire in the center of the capital. Both are far and nearer to where they are.

An hour later, the shooting continued and explosions were heard.

Ukrainian defense confirms Facebook Fierce fighting is taking place in the streets of Kiev and in the city of Vasylkiv.

The defense wrote that during the night the Russian occupiers did not capture a single city Twitter.

According to the news agency AP Kiev authorities are asking residents to take cover and stay away from windows and balconies due to the ongoing street fighting.

A witness told Reuters around 06:30 NST that one could hear gunshots in government buildings.

Repel the Russian attack

The mayor of Vasylkiev, located 35 kilometers south of Kiev, said heavy fighting was taking place in the city center.

– Amid the occupation of militants, she said when speaking on the Verkhovna Rada channel.

It reported losses on the Ukrainian side, and about 200 wounded, according to CNN.

Before 04.00 Norwegian time, reporters from Fox News and the New York Times in Kiev posted videos where you can hear shots and see track lights in central Kiev.

The Ukrainian defense announced at 3 am that it had repelled a Russian attack on a major artery towards the center of Kiev from the north.

Several users on social media reported explosions around 02.00 p.m. Saturday. Interfax reported that Russian forces were trying to attack a power station in Kiev. Ukrainian authorities have not yet confirmed the messages.

In the videos, which are seriously shared on Telegram and Twitter on Saturday night, you can hear sharp shots. The videos will be shot in different parts of Kiev province and have not been officially verified.

A gunshot was heard at the station in the city center, and explosions were heard here. It will also take place in Shulyavka, also in the center of Kiev. Matches were also reported in Troieshchyna, northeast of the city centre.