Nine dead in Russian airstrikes on Ukraine's Vinnytsia airport
Nine people were killed after Russia rained missiles on the Vinnytsia airport, around 200 kilometers from the capital Kyiv. Fifteen people were rescued from the debris as of 5 am GMT by the rescue services, AFP reported. Out of them, nine were found dead. Notably, Vinnytsia is located in the western part of central Ukraine, an area that has seen fewer such strikes.
Eight rockets were fired: Zelensky
"I have just been informed about a missile strike on Vinnytsia. Eight rockets... The airport was completely destroyed," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday. He added that Russian troops continue to destroy peaceful Ukrainian cities that don't threaten them.
Zelensky reiterates demand for no-fly zone
Zelensky further reiterated his demand to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine. "We repeat everyday. Close the sky over Ukraine. Close it for all Russian missiles...combat aircraft, for all these terrorists," he said in the video. It may be recalled that NATO had recently rejected Ukraine's plea to declare a no-fly zone over Ukraine, saying that it could escalate the crisis beyond Ukraine.
Russia preparing to bomb Odessa
Zelensky further warned that Moscow is readying to bomb the port city of Odessa. "Russian people always used to come to Odessa and they only knew warmth and generosity and what's now? Artillery, bombs against Odessa. This will be a war crime", he said.
What is the present situation in Ukraine?
Russia has intensified attacks in many cities of Ukraine as the war between the two nations has entered the 12th day. Ukraine's foreign ministry has claimed that 11,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in this war since the start of Russia's attack. Meanwhile, delegations of both countries are scheduled to hold talks for the third time on Monday.
Russia announced third ceasefire on Monday
Russia announced a ceasefire on Monday again to open humanitarian corridors in several Ukrainian cities including the capital Kyiv at 1000 Moscow time (0700 GMT). The corridors were opened from the cities of Kharkiv, Mariupol, and Sumy--were reportedly set up at the personal request of French President Emmanuel Macron and in view of the current situation in these cities.
PM Modi speaks to Ukrainian President
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The leaders talked about the evolving situation in Ukraine. PM Modi thanked Zelensky for his support in the evacuation of Indian nationals and sought his continued support toward the effort, officials said. Modi also had a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
