About 300 people have been held hostage by Russian forces for four weeks in the basement of a school in Yakhide, north of Chernihiv, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry has said. The hostages were reportedly watching the days they were held against a wall. The names of 18 people allegedly killed or died under the circumstances were also found on the wall, Ukrainian officials said. Reuters previously spoke with seven Yahweh residents who said a total of at least 20 people had been killed or killed during the Russian occupation. No official death toll has been released by Ukrainian authorities. 300 people were taken hostage for 4 weeks in the basement of a school in Yahidne near Chernihiv by. Invaders. People watched the days on a wall and wrote the names of the 18 dead and those who died. From March 4 to “31 -🇺🇦 is here.” By AP / Evgeniy Maloletka pic.twitter.com/2lpjwOUXzB – Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) 13 April 2022 8m before 06:37 Negotiations are reportedly under way for the exchange of 169 Ukrainian National Guard soldiers captured at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Ukrainian officials said. The ministry made the announcement in an update to the Telegram messaging app, citing Ukrainian Interior Minister Denis Monastyrsky. Chernobyl is a tragic page in our history. Unfortunately, we have to mention that 169 soldiers of the National Guard were captured there. Today, some of them, according to our information, are located in the territory of the Republic of Belarus, some – in Russia. We were in the place where they were kept. This is a dungeon without light, without the possibility of proper communication. They were deprived of any means of communication while they were there. And then they took them out. Unfortunately, I can not say what their fate is. Negotiations are underway for their exchange. “But we understand that this will probably only happen after the end of the active phase of hostilities.” Before 9 meters06: 35 Here are some of the latest images that came out of Ukraine today. A 12-year-old boy is holding a cat standing on the rubble of his house destroyed by Russian bombardment on the outskirts of Chernihiv, Ukraine. His mother, Liudmila Koval, had to have her leg amputated and injured in her abdomen after a bombing. He is still awaiting appropriate medical treatment, the Associated Press reports. Chernihiv, a city in northern Ukraine, has been besieged by Russian forces. The shells and bombs that rained down on the city for weeks have left its buildings and neighborhoods in ruins. Danyk Rak, 12, is holding a cat standing on the rubble of his house, which was destroyed by Russian bombardment on the outskirts of Chernihiv, Ukraine. Photo: Evgeniy Maloletka / APA Ukrainian stands among rubble in a residential area damaged by bombing in Lysychansk, Ukraine Photo: Anadolu Agency / Getty Images Danyk Rak, 12, and Nina Vynnyk’s grandmother stand in the rubble destroyed by bombardment by Russian forces on the outskirts of Chernihiv, Ukraine. Photo: Evgeniy Maloletka / AP16m ago06: 29
The United States will send $ 800 million in military aid to Ukraine
Earlier, US President Joe Biden announced an additional $ 800 million in military aid to Ukraine, including heavy artillery, in anticipation of a larger Russian offensive expected in eastern Ukraine. The package, which raises total military aid since the Russian invasion in February to more than $ 2.5 billion, includes artillery systems, artillery shells, armored personnel carriers and unmanned coastal defense vessels, the U.S. defense ministry said. following a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr. Zelensky. This new aid package will contain many of the highly effective weapons systems we have already provided and new capabilities adapted to the wider offensive we expect Russia to launch in eastern Ukraine. “These new capabilities include artillery systems, artillery missiles and armored personnel carriers.” Biden said he had also approved the transfer of additional helicopters, saying the equipment provided to Ukraine was “critical” as it dealt with the invasion. “We can not calm down now. “I assure President Zelensky that the American people will continue to stand with the brave Ukrainian people in their struggle for freedom,” Biden said. As @POTUS assured @ZelenskyyUa today, we continue to stand by the brave Ukrainian people in their struggle for freedom. To this end, this latest support package contains many of the highly effective weapon systems we have already provided along with critical new capabilities. pic.twitter.com/kwbp2tPvoP – Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (@SecDef) April 14, 2022 The new package includes 11 Mi-17 helicopters and 18 155mm shells, along with 40,000 artillery missiles, artillery radar, 200 armored personnel carriers and 300 additional Switchblade drones. It will be the first time that shells will be supplied to Ukraine by the United States. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said some of the systems, such as howitzers and radars, would require additional training for Ukrainian forces not accustomed to using US military equipment. “We know the clock and we know that time is not our friend,” Kirby said when asked about the speed of deliveries. Before 34 meters06: 11
Russia says warship “severely damaged” after munitions exploded
Russia’s Defense Ministry says the entire crew of the warship Moskva, which was reportedly hit by two Ukrainian missiles in the Black Sea late Wednesday night, has been “severely damaged” by an explosion of ammunition and fire on the ship. The ship was famously defied by Ukrainian troops on Snake Island at the start of the war. Moskva is the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet. “The Black Sea Fleet cruiser” Moskva “was severely damaged as a result of the ammunition explosion that resulted in a fire, the crew was evacuated,” the Russian state news agency TASS reported, citing the Russian Ministry of Defense. “As a result of the fire, ammunition was fired at the Moskva missile cruiser. The ship was severely damaged. “The crew was completely evacuated,” the ministry added. Earlier this afternoon, Ukraine said it had hit and destroyed a Russian warship in the Black Sea, according to a telegram issued by Odessa Governor Maxim Martchenko. The missile cruiser “Moscow” went exactly where our border guards sent it to Snake Island! Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/zqfdWI7EsA – Armed Forces 🇺🇦 (@ArmedForcesUkr) April 14, 2022 The Russian warship Moskva, the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet, was famously defied by Ukrainian troops on Snake Island at the beginning of the war. Photo: Alexey Pavlishak / Reuters “The Neptune missiles guarding the Black Sea caused very serious damage to the Russian ship. Glory to Ukraine! ” Marchenko’s message was read. “It has been confirmed that the Moskva missile cruiser today went exactly where it was sent by our border guards to Snake Island!” On the first day of the invasion, the small guard refused to hand over the calls from the ship, saying to the ship “go fuck yourself”. Assistant to the President of Ukraine Oleksiy Arestovych said that the ship of 12,500 tons could have up to 510 crew members. Russian news agencies reported that Moskva was armed with 16 Vulkan cruise missiles with a range of at least 700 km (440 miles). Last month, Ukraine said it had destroyed a large Russian landing aid ship, the Orsk, in the smaller Azov Sea northeast of the Black Sea. This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows the cruiser Moskva in the port of Sevastopol in the Crimea on April 7. Photo: AP40m ago06: 05
Summary and welcome
Hello and welcome back to the Guardian live coverage of the war in Ukraine. I am Samantha Lock and I will tell you all the latest developments before my colleague Martin Belam takes over the kingdoms a little later. Here is the situation at the moment:
Russia’s Defense Ministry says the entire crew of the warship Moskva, which was reportedly hit by Ukraine in the Black Sea late Wednesday, has been evacuated following an ammunition explosion that set the ship on fire. “The Black Sea Fleet cruiser Moskva was severely damaged as a result of an ammunition explosion that resulted in a fire, the crew was evacuated,” the Russian state news agency TASS reported, citing the Russian Ministry of Defense. The ship was defied by Ukrainian troops on Snake Island at the start of the war. A Ukrainian official said earlier that Moskva had been hit by two rockets, but gave no evidence. The 12,500 ton ship has a crew of about 500 people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for an oil embargo in his overnight speech Wednesday. “First of all, we need an oil embargo. And Europe’s clear readiness to give up all Russian energy. “The European Union must stop supplying Russia with its military machine.” Zelensky confirmed that medical examiners from the International Criminal Court visited Bucha on Wednesday to investigate possible war crimes. “The responsibility of the Russian military for war crimes is inevitable. We will drag them all to court. And not only for what happened in Bouha “. International Criminal Court (ICC) Attorney General Karim Khan told reporters that Ukraine was the scene of a crime following a visit to Bhutan on Wednesday. US President Joe Biden has announced additional $ 800 million in military aid to Ukraine, including heavy artillery, in anticipation of a larger Russian offensive expected in eastern Ukraine. The package, which raises total military aid since the Russian invasion in February to more than $ 2.5 billion, includes artillery systems, artillery shells, armored personnel carriers and unmanned coastal defense vessels, the U.S. defense ministry said. after telephone contact…
