Last minute: Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine is on the 8th day! While it is getting worse day by day, important statements continue to come one after another. After Russia announced the number of Russian soldiers who lost their lives in Ukraine as 498, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that approximately 9,000 Russian soldiers were killed. On the other hand, delegations from Russia and Ukraine were expected to meet once again yesterday. According to the latest information, the meeting will be held this morning. According to the Russian press, the meeting will be held in the palace where the treaty ending the USSR was signed. In addition, the Pentagon postponed its missile exercise after Russia put its nuclear forces on the alert. Here are the breaking news hour by hour on Russia’s attack on Ukraine…
02:27
ALLEGED THAT Martial Law Will Be Declared IN RUSSIA ON MARCH 4
Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksiy Danilov claimed that martial law will be declared in Russia on March 4.
02:24
ZELENSKIY: APPROXIMATELY 9 THOUSAND RUSSIAN SOLDIERS DIE
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in his address to the nation, said that Russia’s plans for Ukraine were disrupted in a week. Stating that the morale of the Russian soldiers was broken during the Russian attacks on Ukraine, Zelenskiy said, “We broke the plans they had prepared for years. More invaders are fleeing from us towards their homes.” said.
Stating that the Ukrainians went out with their bare hands and drove the invaders from the cities, Zelenskiy said, “I sincerely admire the Ukrainians. We will drive them (Russians) away in disgrace. Just like when they’re trying to find their own food. These are not state fighters. These are used lost children.” used the phrases.
“UKRAINE WILL NOT GIVE UP”
Emphasizing that every invader should know that they will receive a harsh reaction from the Ukrainians, Zelenskiy said that they will not give up and that the Russians will remember forever.
“About 9,000 Russians were killed in a week,” Zelensky said. In the direction of Mykolaiv, they have to take two hundreds, three hundreds (Russian soldiers) of 19-20 years old with dozens of helicopters.” he said.
Stating that for the Ukrainians this was the “Patriot War”, Zelenskiy said: “We remember how they started and we know how they ended for the invaders. Wherever they go, they will be destroyed everywhere. The invaders will get their answer from the Ukrainians.”
02:17
AN OSCE PERSONNEL LOSE
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) announced that a staff member of the Ukraine Special Observation Mission was killed in the bombardment of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv by the Russian army.
01:30
HUNDREDS OF STINGER MISSILES FROM USA TO UKRAINE ARMY
The United States reportedly supplied hundreds of Stinger air defense missiles to Ukraine, including 200 this week. Speaking to the American media, some congressional sources, who did not want their names to be disclosed, stated that the US administration provided hundreds of Stinger air defense missiles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces as military aid. Sources stated that only 200 Stinger missiles were delivered this week.
00:36
“SANCTIONS DO NOT OBSTACLE OUR S-400 SUPPLY”
Denis Alipov, Russia’s ambassador to India, said that the sanctions against Russia will not constitute an obstacle to supplying S-400s to India.
00:24
RUSSIA DECISION FROM USA
The US House of Representatives approved the resolution condemning Russia for the Russia-Ukraine war and supporting Ukraine.
23:23
PENTAGON ANNOUNCED! EXERCISE DELAYED
The Pentagon announced that they postponed the Minuteman III ballistic missile exercise in order not to be misunderstood after Russia’s statement that it was on the alert for nuclear forces.
Speaking at the daily press conference, US Department of Defense (Pentagon) Spokesperson John Kirby reminded that Putin gave a special alarm to the Russian nuclear forces over the weekend, and stated that the US sees this as “dangerous and irresponsible”.
“WE DID NOT MAKE THIS DECISION EASY”
Kirby said:
“Such provocative rhetoric and possible changes in nuclear deployment involving our most important weapons are unacceptable. The United States has not taken any similar action. Therefore, the Secretary of Defense has ordered that our Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile test be postponed this week, to show that we have no intention of taking any action that could be misunderstood. We did not take this decision lightly; we took it to show that we are a responsible nuclear power.”
“This is not a step backwards in our preparation and does not mean that we will necessarily cancel other routine activities in order to provide a reliable nuclear capability,” Kirby said. he said.
22:30
“HEATING PROBLEM MAY BE EXPERIENCED”
The Ukrainian official said parts of Kiev may have heating problems after a rocket explosion near the train station.
22.08
MACRON: RUSSIAN FORCES ARE BOMBING
“Russian forces are bombing Kiev,” said French President Emmanuel Macron. On the other hand, Macron said, “We are not at war with Russia.” On the other hand, Macron announced that Europe has united in recent weeks in the face of Russia’s attacks on Ukraine.
22:00
EXPLANATION ON MEETING FROM UKRAINE WITH RUSSIA
The Presidency of Ukraine stated that the delegation to meet with Russia has left for talks.
21:57
FOUR RUSSIAN WAR JETS VIOLATE SWEDEN AIRSPACE
In a written statement, Swedish Air Force Commander Carl Johan Edström stated that 4 Russian warplanes violated Swedish airspace over Gotland Island, and Sweden responded to them with Jas 39 Gripen type warplanes. Edström stated that the Russian planes returned to their normal route shortly after and the air violation was documented with photographs. Edström stated that they took the incident seriously within the framework of the current situation and emphasized that Russia carried out an amateurish and irresponsible action.
21:43
NEW DEFENSE SANCTIONS FROM USA TO RUSSIA AND BELARUS
In the statement made by the White House, “A total of 22 Russian defense companies will be placed on the sanction list. These companies include companies that make combat aircraft, armored combat vehicles, electronic warfare systems, missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles for the Russian army.” information shared.
In the statement, it was stated that companies that support the Russian and Belarusian army are also targeted within the scope of the new sanctions, and companies that support the Russian and Belarusian security services, armies and defense sectors will be included in the sanctions list of the US Ministry of Commerce. It was stated that US airspace will be closed to Russian passenger and cargo planes.
21:30
EXPLOSION SOUND AFTER SIREN
After the sirens sounded in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, a big explosion sound was heard. Advisor to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine said that there was a powerful explosion near the Kyiv Railway Station. It was learned that the vicinity of the train station was hit by a missile. The South Train Station, used by thousands of people to escape from the war, is located approximately 3 kilometers from Independence Square.
20:43
UKRAINE: MORE THOUSAND RUSSIAN SOLDIERS KILLED
Advisor to the President of Ukraine: More than 7 thousand Russian soldiers have been killed so far. Hundreds of Russian soldiers were taken prisoner.
20:30
ARMS ASSISTANCE FROM GERMANY TO UKRAINE
It was reported that the weapons sent by Germany to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces were delivered to Ukraine. German government officials decided to send 1000 anti-tank and 500 Stringer missiles to Ukraine on February 26.
20:21
MALTA SUSPENDED THE RESIDENCE AND CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM OF RUSSIA AND BELARUS CITIZENS IN REACH OF INVESTMENT
Malta reported that in line with the latest developments with Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Russian and Belarusian citizens suspended the residency and citizenship program in return for investment.
20:00
CONDEMNATION FROM UN TO RUSSIA
While Russia’s attacks on Ukraine continued on its 7th day, the United Nations (UN) condemned Russia. In the voting held at the UN General Assembly, the draft resolution condemning Russia’s attack on Ukraine was accepted by 141 votes to 5, while 35 countries abstained. Russia, Belarus, Syria, North Korea and Eritrea voted “no” to the bill. The result of the voting received a standing ovation at the General Assembly.
19:53
RUSSIA: 498 RUSSIAN MILITARY LOSE LIVES
Russian Ministry of Defense: 498 Russian soldiers were killed in Ukraine, 1,597 Russian soldiers were injured. 1,533 targets hit.