We receive unconfirmed reports that another top Russian general died in the battle in Ukraine. Colonel Alexander Bespalov, the commander of the 59th Guards Tank Regiment, was reportedly killed in the battle by Ukrainian defense forces. He would be the ninth colonel lost by Russian President Vladimir Putin since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24. According to local media reports, a funeral was held on Friday in the Russian city of Ozersk for Bespalov. Ukraine’s Defense Ministry estimates that Russia has lost more than 19,000 troops. Russian Colonel Alexander Bespalov, commander of the 59th Guards Tank Regiment (part of the 144th Motorized Rifle Division), was killed in a battle by the Ukrainian army. pic.twitter.com/jLMFi93hGY – Visegrad 24 (@ visegrad24) April 10, 2022 before 9 pm 07:03
Russia seeks to increase troop numbers, says UK Foreign Office
In response to the growing casualties, the Russian armed forces are seeking to increase the number of troops with personnel who have been discharged from military service since 2012, according to the latest British intelligence report. Efforts to build a larger fighting force also include recruiting from the unrecognized Transnistrian region of Moldova, the report added. An earlier report said Russia’s withdrawal from northern Ukraine had left evidence of “disproportionate targeting” of civilians, mass graves, and the use of hostages as human shields. Russia’s withdrawal from northern Ukraine leaves evidence of disproportionate targeting of non-combatants, including the presence of mass graves, the fatal use of hostages as human shields and the extraction of political infrastructure. Russian forces continue to use IEDs to inflict casualties, reduce morale and restrict Ukraine’s freedom of movement. “Russian forces also continue to attack infrastructure targets with a high risk of collateral damage to civilians, including a nitric acid tank at Rubizhne.” An earlier report had suggested that Russian forces continue to use improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to inflict casualties, reduce morale and restrict Ukraine’s freedom of movement. Updated on 07.04 BST 14 minutes ago 06:58 Cities and villages around Kyiv have been in turmoil since Russia’s failed campaign to seize the capital. The Russian retreat revealed dozens of civilian deaths and damage to homes, apartment buildings and urban infrastructure. Images from Borodianka, about 50 kilometers northwest of Kiev, reveal the extent of the disaster. A car drives in front of a damaged apartment building in Borodyanka, Ukraine. Photo: Alexey Furman / Getty Images A handmade image of the Virgin Mary is seen among the ruins of a ruined apartment building in Borodianka, Ukraine. Photo: Alexey Furman / Getty Images Rescue workers clear the rubble of an apartment building in Borodianka. Photo: Alexey Furman / Getty Images Leo, 22, a US volunteer, prays next to the destroyed apartment building on April 9, 2022 in Borodianka, Ukraine. Photo: Alexey Furman / Getty Images Two cyclists push their bikes in front of a damaged apartment building in Borodianka, Ukraine. Photo: Alexey Furman / Getty Images 19 minutes ago 06:53
“Ukraine is ready for a tough battle in the east,” Zelensky said
Ukraine is ready for a fierce battle with Russian forces concentrated in the east of the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday. In case you missed his previous press conference, the president warned that while the threat to the capital had receded, it was growing in the east. This will be a difficult battle, we believe in this fight and our victory. “We are ready to fight at the same time and look for diplomatic ways to put an end to this war.” Ukrainian negotiator Mykhailo Podolyak said that Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin would not meet until after the country defeated Russia in the east, which would strengthen its negotiating position. We pay a very expensive price. “But Russia must get rid of its imperial illusions,” he was quoted as saying by Ukraine’s Interfax news agency. Airstrikes were heard in cities across eastern Ukraine, which has been the focus of Russian military action since withdrawing from Kyiv. Ukrainian officials have urged civilians in the east to flee. 28 minutes ago 06:43 A recently discovered tomb with dozens of Ukrainian citizens was found in Buzova, a liberated village near the capital Kyiv, local officials said. Taras Didych, head of the Dmytrivka community that includes Buzova and many other nearby villages, told Ukrainian television that the bodies were found in a ditch near a gas station. The death toll has not yet been confirmed. “Now, we’re coming back to life, but during the occupation we had our hotspots, a lot of civilians died,” Didych said. The Guardian is unable to verify the reports immediately. Many towns and villages surrounding the capital, including Makariv, Bucha, Irpin and Dmytrivka, suffered heavy casualties during the first month of the war. As cities regain control of Ukraine, the discovery of mass graves and civilian casualties has sparked a wave of international condemnation, particularly of deaths in the city of Bukha, northwest of the capital. 36 minutes ago 06:36
The United Kingdom is committed to sending more weapons
Boris Johnson has pledged a new major infusion of British weapons and financial aid to help tackle the expected deadly new phase in Russia’s military offensive during a surprise trip to Kyiv on Saturday. After meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Johnson said: Ukraine defied the odds and pushed Russian forces out of Kiev’s gates, achieving the greatest weapons achievement of the 21st century. It is because of President Zelenskiy’s decisive leadership and the invincible heroism and courage of the Ukrainian people that Putin ‘s monstrous goals are thwarted. I made it clear today that the United Kingdom stands firmly on its side in this ongoing struggle, and we are in it in the long run. “We are strengthening our military and financial support and convening a global alliance to end this tragedy and to ensure that Ukraine survives and thrives as a free and sovereign nation.” Johnson vows ‘support for Ukraine never to invade again’ on surprise trip to Kyiv – video No. 10 said Britain would send 120 armored vehicles and new anti-ship missile systems to Ukraine. The missiles could cause serious damage to Russian warships and could be used to counter the Russian navy’s siege of Black Sea ports. The United Kingdom pledged 100 100 million in military aid last week, including another 800 anti-aircraft missiles, more anti-aircraft weapons, “suicide drones” hovering over the battlefield before hitting a target, and helmets, body armor and goggles. night vision. The Ukrainians have the courage of a lion. President @ZelenskyyUa gave the roar of this lion. The United Kingdom stands unwaveringly on the side of the people of Ukraine. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 ic pic.twitter.com/u6vGYqmK4V – Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 9, 2022 Updated at 06.40 BST Before 41 p.m. 06:30
Without oil embargo, Russia “feels impunity,” Zelensky says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered another signed national speech, noting that his country “does not have time to wait” while pushing for an oil embargo on Russia. Ukraine has no time to wait. Freedom has no time to wait. When tyranny launches aggression against anything that keeps peace in Europe, action must be taken immediately. It is necessary to act in a principled way. And the oil embargo must be the first step. At the level of all democracies, of the entire civilized world. Then Russia will feel it. “Then it will be an argument for them – to pursue peace, to stop unnecessary violence.” The Ukrainian president has warned of “more painful restrictions” on Russia’s cash flows, mainly oil and gas. First of all, this applies to the oil business. The democratic world can certainly give up Russian oil and make it toxic to all other states. “Oil is one of the two sources of confidence in the Russians, their sense of impunity.” Zelensky also pushed for gas sanctions, saying that over time “it will also close.” “It simply came to our notice then. “Not only for safety reasons, but also for environmental reasons,” he added. 51 minutes ago 06:20
Summary and welcome
It is 8.30am on Sunday morning in Ukraine as the country prepares for an escalation of attacks in the east and evacuations continue. This is where things get:
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned his country “it has no time to wait” as it pushes for an oil embargo on Russia in its latest national speech. “Oil is one of the two sources of confidence in Russia,” he said. Zelensky said his country was ready for a tough battle with Russian forces concentrated in the east of the country. “This is going to be a tough battle. we believe in this struggle and our victory. “We are ready to fight at the same time and look for diplomatic ways to put an end to this war.” The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, promised a new major infusion of British weapons and financial aid during a surprise trip to Kyiv on Saturday. Johnson said the United Kingdom and its partners and allies would provide support so that “Ukraine is never invaded again.” The United Kingdom has confirmed it will send 120 armored vehicles and new anti-ship missile systems. Johnson praised Zelensky’s “resolute leadership and invincible heroism.” “Putin’s monstrous goals are thwarted,” Johnson said. The reputation of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his government has been “permanently tainted” by war crimes against civilians in Ukraine, he added. Russia’s withdrawal from northern Ukraine has left evidence of “disproportionate targeting” of civilians, mass graves, the use of hostages as human shields, according to the latest British intelligence report. The report also claimed that Russian forces continue to …
