The Russian troops in Ukraine are continuing with their military operation. Russia continues with its bombardments in the country despite facing isolation on the world stage. According to reports, Russian troops have seized Ukraine’s Kherson, a strategically important city. Earlier, it took control over the Melitopol city of Ukraine. Stay tuned for live updates!

Russia Ukraine War Updates

Russian troops grab control of first Ukrainian city Kherson

Eight days after Russia’s invasion started in Ukraine, Russia has declared victory over Kherson. Kherson, which is regarded as a strategically important centre, has a population of over 300,000 people, and its capture may give Russia control of a large portion of the southern coastline, allowing forces to head west towards the port city of Odessa.

Russia keeps India’s tricolour on Soyuz rocket but removes flags of US, UK and Japan

In the midst of the ongoing conflict with Ukraine and the resultant sanctions, Russian personnel covered the flags of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan on their space rockets, but left the Indian Tricolor intact. Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom have all slapped economic sanctions on Russia, whereas India has remained silent on Moscow’s conduct.

Oil depot in Chernihiv caught fire after shelling in city

An oil depot caught fire after shelling in Ukraine’s northern city Chernihiv. After being shelled by Russians, the footage shows clouds of black smoke emitting from the oil depot. According to reports, six 5,000 cubic meter fuel tanks are on fire.

Germany to ship 2,700 anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine

In the midst of the intensifying war between Russia and Ukraine, Germany will deliver 2,700 anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine in order to strengthen the Ukrainian army. The weapons would come from Soviet-controlled East Germany’s military storage, which was reunited with West Germany after the collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

IPC bans Russian and Belarusian athletes from Beijing Winter Paralympics

Amid Russia’s continuous attacks on Ukraine, International Paralympic Committee has decided to ban Russian athletes from Beijing Winter Paralympics which is taking place from March 4. IPC has also banned Belarusian athletes because it is supporting Russia in this crisis. IPC said the reason behind banning athlete entries from RPC and NPC Belarus is in order to preserve the integrity of these Games.

Vladimir Putin’s wax statue removed from Grevin Museum in Paris, Zelenskyy might take his place

Following Vladimir Putin’s escalating attacks in Ukraine, the director of the Grevin Museum chose to remove a wax statue of Putin. The director said the museum has never showcased dictators like Hitler and will not represent Putin too. His statue was created in 2000 but will be moved to a warehouse now until further notice. He added that Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy might be a contender for the spot in the museum.

S-400 training exercises start in Novosibirsk region of Russia

As Moscow intensified its attacks on Ukraine, soldiers of the S-400 Triumf anti-aircraft missile systems began practicing combat training tasks to detect and destroy a simulated enemy in the Novosibirsk region of Russia.

India to send medicines, blankets and relief supplies to Ukraine

The Embassy of India in Ukraine in Warsaw, Poland in a tweet stated that India is sending humanitarian aid including medicines, blankets, tarpaulin, and relief supplies to Ukraine.

19 evacuation flights to bring back 3,726 Indians today, says Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

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IAF and Indian carriers will bring back 3,726 nationals stranded in Ukraine. 19 evacuation flights will be sent to Ukraine under Operation Ganga. Indians will be brought back home on 8 flights from Bucharest, 2 flights from Suceava, 1 flight from Kosice, 5 flights from Budapest, and 3 flights from Rzeszow, said Civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.

PM Modi to participate in virtual Quad summit today

The External Affairs Ministry announced on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend a virtual meeting with his counterparts from Australia, Japan, and the United States in order to exchange views and assessments about important developments in the Indo-Pacific.

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