As the tension between Russia and Ukraine increased, the Ukrainian Armed Forces made a statement regarding the latest situation in Donbass. In the statement, it was stated that 1 more soldier lost his life and 4 soldiers were seriously injured.
“70 TIMES VIOLATION”
It has been announced that 70 violations have been detected as of 17:00 today as a result of fire opened by automatic weapons, mortars and anti-tank guns. While it was reported by the Ukrainian army that the situation is under control, it was also stated that if necessary, the other side would respond in the same way.
On the other hand, the Ukrainian Army announced that an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle belonging to the separatists was shot down.
MOBILIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE SEPARATE GOVERNMENT
In Ukraine, a military mobilization was declared in the region by the head of the pro-Russian separatist government, Denis Pushilin. Denis Pushilin, the head of the pro-Russian separatist government in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, issued a statement declaring a full military mobilization.
In a statement made by Pushilin, “Citizens of the Donetsk People’s Republic, fire is being opened on Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republic on the Ukrainian side. Our security forces prevented several explosions organized by Ukrainian intelligence. They attack us from all directions with bombs and bullets. The evacuation of indigenous people to the Russian Federation began on February 18. We are in a position to respond to any aggressive move by Kiev. We have to be united. I call out to all the men of my country who can hold a gun. I urge my compatriots, who are in the reserves, to come to the military service offices. “I signed the decision for full mobilization in the region,” he said.
Following Pushilin’s statement, a similar announcement came quickly from his counterpart in the Lugansk region.
THEY FIRED AT THE BORDER
Pro-Russian separatists opened fire on the Schastye (Happiness) border crossing of the Ukrainian Border Guards.
In the statement made together with the images published by the Ukrainian State Border Guard Organization, it was announced that the Ukraine-controlled Schastye Border Gate was under fire. An officer at the checkpoint at the time of the gunfire opened by the separatists could not hide his surprise, while recording those moments moment by moment. In the images, the sound of the bullets passing by the officer was also heard very clearly.
A CALL FROM FRANCE TO ITS CITIZENS TO LEAVE UKRAINE
On the other hand, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on its citizens in Ukraine to leave the country. In the statement published on the official page of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “Due to the tension created by the concentration of Russian troops on the borders of Ukraine and the resurgence of ceasefire violations along the contact line in the east of the country, it is recommended not to go to Ukraine. “We recommend that French citizens in the Donetsk regions leave these regions without delay as a precaution. We urge all French citizens staying in Ukraine to leave the country, except for compelling reasons. We recommend that all travels to Ukraine be postponed as well.”
EMERGENCY CALL FROM GERMANY TO CITIZENS IN UKRAINE TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY
In a statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, German citizens were warned not to travel to Ukraine.
In the statement, which called for the Germans to leave the country immediately, the citizens were asked to leave Ukraine on time.
The statement said that in the event of a Russian attack on Ukraine, the possibility of supporting German citizens is limited.
“Military conflict is possible at any time,” the statement said, adding that the tension between Russia and Ukraine has increased due to the presence and movements of Russian military units on the Ukrainian border. evaluation was made.
LUFTHANSA TO SUSPEND FLIGHTS TO KIEV
German airline company Lufthansa announced that it will suspend flights to Kiev from February 21.
In the statement made by the company, it was stated that flights to and from Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, will be suspended on February 21-28.
Emphasizing that the situation is being followed, it was stated that a decision about flights will be made at a later date.
Lufthansa’s decision came after Germany asked its citizens to leave Ukraine immediately.
POLAND IS READY TO GIVE MORE DEFENSE ARMED SUPPORT TO UKRAINE
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said after the escalation of tensions between Ukraine and Russia, “Poland is ready to provide Kiev with reinforcements of defensive weapons.” used the phrase.
“SIGNALS SHOW PUTIN TRYING TO START WAR”
“Everyone wants peace, but signals from the Kremlin show that Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to start a war,” the Polish Prime Minister said. he said.
Poland announced on February 1 that it would provide missiles, artillery, anti-aircraft missiles, light mortars, unmanned aerial vehicles and various defense weapons to Ukraine.
NATO STAFF IN UKRAINE SHIFT FROM THE CAPITAL TO LVIV AND BRUSSELS
It was reported that NATO personnel serving in Ukraine were transferred from the capital Kiev to the western city of Lviv for security reasons. A NATO official stated that the safety of personnel is their top priority.
For this reason, it was noted that some of the personnel in the capital Kiev were sent to Lviv in the west of Ukraine, and some of them were sent to Brussels, where NATO headquarters is located. The NATO official stated that the alliance’s offices in Ukraine are still operational.
Many countries had previously sent their personnel from Kiev to Lviv after the tensions increased with Russia’s military build-up on the Ukrainian border.
Western countries argue that Russia will launch an invasion operation against Ukraine in the near future. Russia denies this allegation. (AA/UAV)