A Russian Ilyushin Il-76 military transport plane crashed on Wednesday in Russia's Belgorod region. Russia has accused Ukraine of downing the plane whereas Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of "playing with the lives of Ukrainian prisoners of war."

Russian military plane crash: Blame game erupts after Belgorod plane crash

Russia said on Wednesday (Jan 24) that an IL-76 military transport plane crashed in the western Belgorod region, bordering Ukraine, killing all 74 on board. Russian authorities said that the aircraft was carrying at least 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, six crew members and&nbsp;three guards.&nbsp;

"Everyone on board died," the Belgorod regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on social media.&nbsp;

Gladkov earlier said on Telegram that the crash occurred in the Korochansky district, northeast of the region's capital.&nbsp;

"Now an investigation team and emergency services are working on the site. I have changed my working schedule and travelled to the district," Gladkov added.&nbsp;

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The RIA-Novosti news agency quoted the defence ministry as saying, "On board were 65 captured Ukrainian army servicemen being transported to the Belgorod region for exchange, six crew members and three escorts."&nbsp;

It added, "At around 11 am Moscow time (0800 GMT), an IL-76 aircraft crashed in the Belgorod region during a routine flight."&nbsp;

<h2>Russia blames Ukraine&nbsp;</h2>

Russian&nbsp;defence ministry accused&nbsp;Kyiv of shooting down the plane as a&nbsp;spokesman said that plane was shot down while "flying from the Chkalovsky airfield to Belgorod in order to transport Ukrainian servicemen for an exchange".&nbsp;

Andrei Kartapolov, who is a retired general and a lawmaker in&nbsp;Russia's parliament, also claimed during a parliamentary session that the plane had been shot down by three missiles. He did not provide any details or evidence to support his claims.&nbsp;

<h2>What do we know about the aircraft?&nbsp;</h2>

The Il-76 is a military transport aircraft designed to airlift troops, cargo, military equipment and weapons. It has a normal crew of five people, and can carry up to 90 passengers.&nbsp;

Telegram messenger app Baza, a channel said to be linked to Russian security services, posted a video, which showed a large aircraft falling towards the ground and exploding in a vast fireball.&nbsp;

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<h2>Ukraine on the crash&nbsp;</h2>

Ukraine's intelligence agency said that it had no "reliable information" on who was on board a downed Russian military plane.&nbsp;

"A prisoner exchange was supposed to take place today, but it did not take place. According to the Russian side, this was due to the downing of a Russian Il-76 aircraft, which was allegedly transporting our prisoners. We currently do not have reliable or comprehensive information on who was on board the plane or in what number," Ukraine's main intelligence directorate said in a statement.

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Russia said on Wednesday (Jan 24) that an IL-76 military transport plane crashed in the western Belgorod region, bordering Ukraine, killing all 74 on board. Russian authorities said that the aircraft was carrying at least 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, six crew members and three guards.

Russia said on Wednesday (Jan 24) that an IL-76 military transport plane crashed in the western Belgorod region, bordering Ukraine, killing all 74 on board. Russian authorities said that the aircraft was carrying at least 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, six crew members and three guards. "Everyone on board died," the Belgorod regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on social media. Gladkov earlier said on Telegram that the crash occurred in the Korochansky district, northeast of the region's capital. "Now an investigation team and emergency services are working on the site. I have changed my working schedule and travelled to the district," Gladkov added. Also read: 'Somebody tell CIA...': Kremlin mocks US for using social media to recruit Russian spies The RIA-Novosti news agency quoted the defence ministry as saying, "On board were 65 captured Ukrainian army servicemen being transported to the Belgorod region for exchange, six crew members and three escorts." It added, "At around 11 am Moscow time (0800 GMT), an IL-76 aircraft crashed in the Belgorod region during a routine flight." Russia blames Ukraine Russian defence ministry accused Kyiv of shooting down the plane as a spokesman said that plane was shot down while "flying from the Chkalovsky airfield to Belgorod in order to transport Ukrainian servicemen for an exchange". Andrei Kartapolov, who is a retired general and a lawmaker in Russia's parliament, also claimed during a parliamentary session that the plane had been shot down by three missiles. He did not provide any details or evidence to support his claims. What do we know about the aircraft? The Il-76 is a military transport aircraft designed to airlift troops, cargo, military equipment and weapons. It has a normal crew of five people, and can carry up to 90 passengers. Telegram messenger app Baza, a channel said to be linked to Russian security services, posted a video, which showed a large aircraft falling towards the ground and exploding in a vast fireball. Also read: Ukraine officials blame Russian missile strike for damage to gas pipeline in Kharkiv Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. 🚨 💥 BREAKING: Ukrainian Armed Forces sources confirm the shooting down of a Russian IL-76 military plane transporting S-300 missiles over Belgorod region in Russia. The rumor of Ukrainian POWs being on board the plane is FALSE. pic.twitter.com/2GtszJYI8v — Igor Sushko (@igorsushko) January 24, 2024 × Ukraine on the crash Ukraine's intelligence agency said that it had no "reliable information" on who was on board a downed Russian military plane. "A prisoner exchange was supposed to take place today, but it did not take place. According to the Russian side, this was due to the downing of a Russian Il-76 aircraft, which was allegedly transporting our prisoners. We currently do not have reliable or comprehensive information on who was on board the plane or in what number," Ukraine's main intelligence directorate said in a statement. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia blames Ukraine after military plane carrying POWs crashes, killing all 74 on board - Video

What does 'normal' mean during the war? It has been more than 670 days since the Russia-Ukraine war started. On a wintry day, Russia invaded its neighbour on February 24, 2022.

What does 'normal' mean during the war? It has been more than 670 days since the Russia-Ukraine war started. On a wintry day, Russia invaded its neighbour on February 24, 2022. Since then, what transpired has been covered by media across the globe. It is not a new story anymore. A powerful country tries to correct the course of a smaller nation. The banality of evil is not lost on me when I write this. As a journalist, I report almost daily on the developments happening on the battlefield or the war of words between the respective leaders. It makes one wonder about the thousands of lives that have changed due to the ongoing war, which is now proving to be the bloodiest since the Vietnam War. Nataly says it has become a matter of choice. Nataly, a 29-year-old living in the capital city of Ukraine says it has become a matter of choice. She recalls that it was after a few days of uncertainty that one day, she woke up to a call from a friend saying the worst has finally happened. Russia had invaded Ukraine. She says, that although there were talks of invasion happening around, she always thought of it as a far-fetched idea, never really believing that it would happen. Life after the war started Nataly says, that in the first few weeks after the invasion, her life along with many others came to a standstill. Nobody worked, nobody knew what to do. For days, she couldn't sleep. The future seemed so clouded that she says planning life for even more than two hours did not seem feasible. Some of her friends immediately shifted to the western parts of Ukraine. According to the United Nations, over 5.1 million have been displaced internally in Ukraine while more than 6.2 million have been forced to seek refuge outside. But Nataly made a choice to not run away from the place she calls home. In the initial days of the war, she shared a flat with two of her friends. A month after the war, normalcy started setting in her life or rather she tried to bring some into her life. What's normal now? Her normal routine includes doing daily chores against the backdrop of war raid sirens and continuous shelling. Sometimes to avoid the nightly ordeal that Russian shelling brings along, some people choose to sleep at underground shelters instead of their homes, she says. It's dangerous living in the city, she says, adding that there is a price to pay to stay in her own home now. Other changes that have creeped up in her life include taking up medical courses to learn how to give first aid because you never know when you would need to save someone else or yourself. A lot of her friends have become volunteers who collect money and provide equipment to the frontier soldiers. She along with her family raised money to provide drones to the army as well. Living in the city or even travelling around is not safe. For people in other parts of the world, while a vacation might bring some respite, for Nataly, it wasn't the same. She went to Lviv for a few days where she was welcomed by drone strikes. Now as a part of their pre-departure ritual, people in Ukraine just don't check for cash or keys, but also look if the place they are travelling to has a bomb shelter or not. Crowd funding campaigns and making donations to army and charity foundations have become an integral part of people's lives in the war-torn country. Nataly says, if you're travelling to a village where shelters are not available, you just accept your fate and make a choice. Humans are adaptive, she says. It makes one think but where do we draw the line. Here is a person talking about getting used to paraphernalia that a war in her country has brought along with itself. Overwhelming is how she describes her days since the war clouds engulfed her skies, while mentioning in the same breath that she has been among the lucky ones. War has brought people closer home Nataly further says as days pass, life is becoming more uncertain, but she is glad to be around those she loves. She says, among the people she knows, most have shifted to speaking Ukrainian only. People even avoid using Russian casually like they used to, in the pre-war period. War has brought people closer home. It is being reflected in the art they create. Nataly says a lot of them are turning towards Ukrainian culture and their roots. Message for the world. Nataly says she is grateful to the world for the support Ukraine has received so far. She hopes it does not end as the country continues to remain at war. She would also want people to know more about the Ukrainian culture.

'It's a matter of choice to live in Kyiv': Ukrainian woman speaks about living in war zone

The atomic scientists on Tuesday (Jan 22) kept their "Doomsday Clock" set as close to midnight as ever before. The clock has stayed at 90 seconds to midnight, which is the closest it had been since it was established in 1947.&nbsp;

The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic countdown to human extinction. It is a sheer representation of the likelihood of a human-made global catastrophe.&nbsp;

Last year, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the clock at 90 seconds to midnight, which is the theoretical point of annihilation.&nbsp; 
 
The clock reflects&nbsp;a continuing and unprecedented level of risk.

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The Bulletin was founded in 1945 by scientists including Albert Einstein and J Robert Oppenheimer and the clock was built two years later, during the Cold War tensions to warn the public about how close humanity was to destroying the planet.&nbsp;

The scientists have cited the existential threats to humanity posed by potential nuclear escalation from the wars, including the Russia-Ukraine war, the Middle east conflict, and the climate crisis - all the factors that are driving the risk of global catastrophe.&nbsp;

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Rachel Bronson, the president and CEO of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, said: "Trends continue to point ominously towards global catastrophe."&nbsp;

"The war in Ukraine poses an ever present risk of nuclear escalation, and the October 7 attack in Israel and war in Gaza provides further illustration of the horrors of modern war, even without nuclear escalation," Bronson said.&nbsp;

"Rather than abandoning nuclear weapons, countries that possess them are upgrading their arsenals and threatening to create a new arms race, while massive floods, fires and other disasters marked the hottest year on record by far, with little meaningful action on climate change," she added.&nbsp;

"Biological research aimed at preventing future pandemics has proven useful, but also presents the risks of causing one," she further said.&nbsp;

She further added that the recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) raise questions about how to control a technology "that could improve or threaten civilization in countless ways."&nbsp;

The Doomsday Clock operates as a wake-up call about global threats like a&nbsp;nuclear war, dangerous technologies and mass health concerns.

The clock&nbsp;is reset around the same time in January each year by varying lengths&nbsp;to signal how close the human race is to self-destruction by its distance from midnight.

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The atomic scientists on Tuesday (Jan 22) kept their "Doomsday Clock" set as close to midnight as ever before. The clock has stayed at 90 seconds to midnight, which is the closest it had been since it was established in 1947.

The atomic scientists on Tuesday (Jan 22) kept their "Doomsday Clock" set as close to midnight as ever before. The clock has stayed at 90 seconds to midnight, which is the closest it had been since it was established in 1947. The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic countdown to human extinction. It is a sheer representation of the likelihood of a human-made global catastrophe. Last year, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the clock at 90 seconds to midnight, which is the theoretical point of annihilation. The clock reflects a continuing and unprecedented level of risk. Also read: Ukraine officials blame Russian missile strike for damage to gas pipeline in Kharkiv The Bulletin was founded in 1945 by scientists including Albert Einstein and J Robert Oppenheimer and the clock was built two years later, during the Cold War tensions to warn the public about how close humanity was to destroying the planet. The scientists have cited the existential threats to humanity posed by potential nuclear escalation from the wars, including the Russia-Ukraine war, the Middle east conflict, and the climate crisis - all the factors that are driving the risk of global catastrophe. Also read: Over 100 paralysed sea turtles found on North Carolina beach, only 36 survive Watch: Gravitas | Israel-Hamas War: Deadliest day for Israel's Defence Forces × Rachel Bronson, the president and CEO of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, said: "Trends continue to point ominously towards global catastrophe." "The war in Ukraine poses an ever present risk of nuclear escalation, and the October 7 attack in Israel and war in Gaza provides further illustration of the horrors of modern war, even without nuclear escalation," Bronson said. "Rather than abandoning nuclear weapons, countries that possess them are upgrading their arsenals and threatening to create a new arms race, while massive floods, fires and other disasters marked the hottest year on record by far, with little meaningful action on climate change," she added. "Biological research aimed at preventing future pandemics has proven useful, but also presents the risks of causing one," she further said. She further added that the recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) raise questions about how to control a technology "that could improve or threaten civilization in countless ways." The Doomsday Clock operates as a wake-up call about global threats like a nuclear war, dangerous technologies and mass health concerns. The clock is reset around the same time in January each year by varying lengths to signal how close the human race is to self-destruction by its distance from midnight. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Doomsday Clock’ remains at 90 seconds to midnight amid fears of ‘global catastrophe’

Amid its rising death toll, the Russia and Ukraine conflict has claimed some unlikely victims. 65 Ukrainian soldiers have died in a plane crash and Moscow is accusing the Ukrainians of shooting it down.

Russia plane crash: Kyiv accused of killing 65 of its own PoWs by shooting down plane

At least 18 people have been killed and more than 130 others were injured after Russia launched a wave of attacks on Ukrainian cities, on Tuesday (Jan 23), said President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrainian president also vowed a strong response to these attacks as the war approaches its third year.

<h2>Deadly Russian attacks across Ukraine</h2>

During his nightly address, Zelensky said more than 200 sites were struck, including 139 residential buildings. The early morning strikes had targeted the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv and Kharkiv, with air raid sirens going off at 5:43 am (local time).&nbsp;

The eastern border city of Kharkiv suffered three waves of attacks, while Kyiv and the southern region of Kherson were subjected to constant shelling. According to Zelensky, Russia launched nearly 40 missiles of different types in “another combined strike to try to circumvent our air defence system.”

Rescue workers in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, were seen hauling survivors from smouldering piles of rubble as apartment blocks were set ablaze and toppled by the strikes, according to AFP journalists.

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Kharkiv regional Governor Oleh Synehubov said eight people had been killed in the overnight barrage which also left around 50 wounded. At least four more people were injured after a fresh round of strikes on Kharkiv, on Tuesday evening.&nbsp;

Interior Minister Igor Klymenko praised rescuers who he said pulled some 27 survivors out of the rubble. Kharkiv’s mayor, Ihor Terekhov, said rescuers discovered the body of a nine-year-old girl under rubble; her mother had also been killed.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in Kyiv, emergency services said 22 people, including four children, had been wounded across at least three districts in the attacks which set buildings and cars ablaze in central districts.&nbsp;

“There was a very loud bang, and my mother was already running outside, shouting that we need to leave. We all went to the corridor,” said Daniel Boliukh, 21, as quoted by Reuters. “Then, we went on the balcony to have a look, and saw all these buildings were on fire.”

Residential buildings and medical and educational institutions were damaged in Kyiv, according to emergency services.&nbsp;

Ukraine’s commander-in-chief claimed that the country’s armed forces destroyed 22 of 44 missiles of various types. At least 20 were shot down over the Ukrainian capital, said Kyiv’s military administration.&nbsp;

In Kherson, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said Russian aircraft pounded the region throughout the day. According to officials, two people had been killed in the region.&nbsp;

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Further south, in the Ukrainian city of Pavlograd, the Dnipropetrovsk regional governor said one person had been killed and another wounded.

<h2>‘Typical terrorist state’</h2>

“Ordinary life is what Russia sees as a threat to itself. The state is a typical terrorist,” said a sombre Ukrainian president. He added, “Let them know in Russia that the Ukrainian character knows how to be far-reaching enough in response.”&nbsp;

Defence Minister Rustem Umerov told a recent international ministerial meeting on Kyiv’s defence needs that Russia was stepping up missile attacks. Moscow's&nbsp;forces had used more than 600 missiles and over 1,000 drones over the past two months, he said.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Kremlin, responding to questions from reporters about the attacks, denied that Russian forces had targeted civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.&nbsp;

“Our military does not hit civilian facilities or residential neighbourhoods, and does not hit civilians – unlike the Kyiv regime,” said spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.&nbsp;

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At least 18 people have been killed and more than 130 others were injured after Russia launched a wave of attacks on Ukrainian cities, on Tuesday (Jan 23), said President Volodymyr Zelensky.

At least 18 people have been killed and more than 130 others were injured after Russia launched a wave of attacks on Ukrainian cities, on Tuesday (Jan 23), said President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrainian president also vowed a strong response to these attacks as the war approaches its third year. Deadly Russian attacks across Ukraine During his nightly address, Zelensky said more than 200 sites were struck, including 139 residential buildings. The early morning strikes had targeted the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv and Kharkiv, with air raid sirens going off at 5:43 am (local time). The eastern border city of Kharkiv suffered three waves of attacks, while Kyiv and the southern region of Kherson were subjected to constant shelling. According to Zelensky, Russia launched nearly 40 missiles of different types in “another combined strike to try to circumvent our air defence system.” Rescue workers in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, were seen hauling survivors from smouldering piles of rubble as apartment blocks were set ablaze and toppled by the strikes, according to AFP journalists. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war: President Zelensky vows to wreak 'wrath' on Russia Kharkiv regional Governor Oleh Synehubov said eight people had been killed in the overnight barrage which also left around 50 wounded. At least four more people were injured after a fresh round of strikes on Kharkiv, on Tuesday evening. Interior Minister Igor Klymenko praised rescuers who he said pulled some 27 survivors out of the rubble. Kharkiv’s mayor, Ihor Terekhov, said rescuers discovered the body of a nine-year-old girl under rubble; her mother had also been killed. Meanwhile, in Kyiv, emergency services said 22 people, including four children, had been wounded across at least three districts in the attacks which set buildings and cars ablaze in central districts. “There was a very loud bang, and my mother was already running outside, shouting that we need to leave. We all went to the corridor,” said Daniel Boliukh, 21, as quoted by Reuters. “Then, we went on the balcony to have a look, and saw all these buildings were on fire.” Residential buildings and medical and educational institutions were damaged in Kyiv, according to emergency services. Ukraine’s commander-in-chief claimed that the country’s armed forces destroyed 22 of 44 missiles of various types. At least 20 were shot down over the Ukrainian capital, said Kyiv’s military administration. In Kherson, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said Russian aircraft pounded the region throughout the day. According to officials, two people had been killed in the region. ALSO READ | Ukraine officials blame Russian missile strike for damage to gas pipeline in Kharkiv Further south, in the Ukrainian city of Pavlograd, the Dnipropetrovsk regional governor said one person had been killed and another wounded. ‘Typical terrorist state’ “Ordinary life is what Russia sees as a threat to itself. The state is a typical terrorist,” said a sombre Ukrainian president. He added, “Let them know in Russia that the Ukrainian character knows how to be far-reaching enough in response.” Defence Minister Rustem Umerov told a recent international ministerial meeting on Kyiv’s defence needs that Russia was stepping up missile attacks. Moscow's forces had used more than 600 missiles and over 1,000 drones over the past two months, he said. Meanwhile, the Kremlin, responding to questions from reporters about the attacks, denied that Russian forces had targeted civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. “Our military does not hit civilian facilities or residential neighbourhoods, and does not hit civilians – unlike the Kyiv regime,” said spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

At least 18 killed, more than 130 injured in Russian strikes across Ukrainian cities; Zelensky vows revenge

Russian military transport plane carrying 74 people including 65 prisoners of War has crashed near the Ukrainian Border in Russia's Belgorod region. Investigators and emergency workers are on the scene.

Russia plane crash: No survivors in plane crash, says officials

Oleh Synehubov, who is the Kharkiv region governor, said on Telegram that the Russian missile strikes on Tuesday (Jan 23) damaged the gas pipeline. Ukrainian authorities revealed that seven people were killed and dozens wounded after a wave of Russian missiles targeted Kyiv and other cities.&nbsp;

Residential buildings were set ablaze and some were reduced to rubble. Meanwhile, the state energy firm Naftogaz said the attack also damaged a gas pipeline in Kharkiv. The crews of the Kharkiv branch of Gas Distribution Networks of Ukraine LLC were able to put out the fire.&nbsp;

Naftogaz said that the Russians struck a medium-pressure gas pipeline. The energy ministry reported that thousands of residents were left without power after electricity infrastructure was damaged.&nbsp;

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The energy firm reported that the gas supply to Kharkiv residents will be resumed as soon as all the consequences of the Russian attack are eliminated and repairs are completed.

It said, "Emergency dispatch teams of Naftogaz immediately began to eliminate the accident. Work at the facility will continue until the consequences are fully eliminated, and the fire has been stopped."&nbsp;

"This winter, there have been no similarly large-scale attacks on the gas distribution sector in the city," Naftogaz added.&nbsp;

Images and videos were shared on social media forums and the news agency Reuters reported that it was able to confirm the location as Kharkiv. The news agency said that it matched the video with the selfie video filmed at the same scene by a Kharkiv military member.&nbsp;

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<h2>Missile attack on Ukrainian cities</h2>

Ukrainian army chief Valery Zaluzhny said Russian forces had fired 41 missiles, including cruise, ballistic and surface-to-air missiles, as part of the barrage. He added that his forces had shot down 21.&nbsp;

Ukrinform report stated that the preliminarily information revealed that at least eight explosions were heard in Kharkiv around 7:15 am (local time) and added Russian troops used X-22 missiles.&nbsp;

Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko said 20 people were wounded in the attack that set buildings and cars ablaze in central districts of the city.&nbsp;

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(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Oleh Synehubov, who is the Kharkiv region governor, said on Telegram that the Russian missile strikes on Tuesday (Jan 23) damaged the gas pipeline. Ukrainian authorities revealed that seven people were killed and dozens wounded after a wave of Russian missiles targeted Kyiv and other cities.

Oleh Synehubov, who is the Kharkiv region governor, said on Telegram that the Russian missile strikes on Tuesday (Jan 23) damaged the gas pipeline. Ukrainian authorities revealed that seven people were killed and dozens wounded after a wave of Russian missiles targeted Kyiv and other cities. Residential buildings were set ablaze and some were reduced to rubble. Meanwhile, the state energy firm Naftogaz said the attack also damaged a gas pipeline in Kharkiv. The crews of the Kharkiv branch of Gas Distribution Networks of Ukraine LLC were able to put out the fire. Naftogaz said that the Russians struck a medium-pressure gas pipeline. The energy ministry reported that thousands of residents were left without power after electricity infrastructure was damaged. Also read: Putin's new torture trick? Jailed Alexei Navalny claims he is made to hear pro-Putin song every day The energy firm reported that the gas supply to Kharkiv residents will be resumed as soon as all the consequences of the Russian attack are eliminated and repairs are completed. It said, "Emergency dispatch teams of Naftogaz immediately began to eliminate the accident. Work at the facility will continue until the consequences are fully eliminated, and the fire has been stopped." "This winter, there have been no similarly large-scale attacks on the gas distribution sector in the city," Naftogaz added. Images and videos were shared on social media forums and the news agency Reuters reported that it was able to confirm the location as Kharkiv. The news agency said that it matched the video with the selfie video filmed at the same scene by a Kharkiv military member. Also read: Apple settles Russian antitrust fine of $13.7 million: Report Watch: Red Sea Crisis: U.S, UK launch new strikes against Houthis × Missile attack on Ukrainian cities Ukrainian army chief Valery Zaluzhny said Russian forces had fired 41 missiles, including cruise, ballistic and surface-to-air missiles, as part of the barrage. He added that his forces had shot down 21. Ukrinform report stated that the preliminarily information revealed that at least eight explosions were heard in Kharkiv around 7:15 am (local time) and added Russian troops used X-22 missiles. Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko said 20 people were wounded in the attack that set buildings and cars ablaze in central districts of the city. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine officials blame Russian missile strike for damage to gas pipeline in Kharkiv

A fire broke out at a natural gas terminal in Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, Leningrad early Sunday (Jan 21). In a post on Telegram, Leningrad's Governor Alexander Drozdenko said there were no casualties due to the fire at the Novatek terminal and all personnel were evacuated.

A fire broke out at a natural gas terminal in Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, Leningrad early Sunday (Jan 21). In a post on Telegram, Leningrad's Governor Alexander Drozdenko said there were no casualties due to the fire at the Novatek terminal and all personnel were evacuated. Drozdenko shared a video that showed massive fire and smoke at a chemical complex. Drozdenko pointed out that the blaze was localised, and said, "A high alert regime has been introduced in the Kingiseppsky district (which includes the port)." The Russian ministry of emergency situations and the local fire service were involved in fighting the blaze, the governor added. Also read | Ukraine conflict: Trump's 'stop the war in 24 hrs' claim 'very dangerous,' says Zelensky According to Russian media, two storage tanks and a pumping station had been damaged. Cause of fire unknown It is not yet known what caused the fire. However, a report by the Shot news outlet said that residents heard a drone operating nearby followed by several explosions. Citing local media, the news agency Reuters reported that at least two drones were spotted in the sky flying towards St. Petersburg before the gas terminal caught fire. The Russian defence ministry said on Sunday that Ukrainian attacks overnight had been foiled but made no mention of the incident in Ust-Luga. Also read | Ukraine says it hit targets in Russia during attack on oil terminal in St Petersburg According to Novatek's website, the Ust-Luga complex processes stable gas condensate into light and heavy naphtha, jet fuel, fuel oil, and gas oil. The port is used to ship processed products to international markets. The company processed 3.4 million tonnes of stable gas condensate at the complex in the first half of 2023. This was up 0.6 per cent from the same period in 2022. Also watch | Russia-Ukraine war: The victory in war may come down to who can last longer × Since the war between Russia and Ukraine started in February 2022, both countries have targeted each other's energy infrastructure in strikes designed to disrupt supply lines and logistics. Reuters reported a drone attack hit an oil depot in Russia's western region of Bryansk on Friday. Moscow blamed Kyiv for this incident. This came a day after an attack on a Russian Baltic Sea oil terminal that Moscow said was unsuccessful. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia: Fire breaks out at gas terminal in Ust-Luga port; Ukrainian drones sighted in area

Officials in the southern Russian city of Voronezh declared a state of emergency after a Ukrainian drone attack wounded two children. Meanwhile, authorities in the Ukrainian northeast region of Kharkiv ordered the evacuation of more than two dozen villages near the front line amid a rise in attacks by Russia.&nbsp;

<h2>Two children injured in Russia’s Voronezh</h2>

A Ukrainian drone attack wounded a six-year-old boy and a young girl, said the local officials, on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Yelena Fedyainova, whose six-year-old boy was injured in one of the attacks, said the drones first struck at about 2:30 am (local time). She also said that the attack blew the window of her apartment.&nbsp;

“The was a blow and a flash,” Fedyainova told reporters, as quoted by Reuters. “I grabbed the child - there were shards everywhere and smoke.” The local officials reported that another girl who was around 10 years old was also injured.&nbsp;

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The Russian defence ministry said five Ukrainian drones were destroyed by air defences over the Voronezh region and three more were intercepted. Additionally, Moscow also claimed to have downed four more drones over the Belgorod region.&nbsp;

The Mayor of the Russian city Vadim Kstenin, said a state of emergency had been declared to deal with the impact of the attack. Voronezh is home to more than one million people and is around 250 kilometres away from the Ukrainian border.&nbsp;

The Russian city is also located near an air base which reportedly holds some of the country’s Sukhoi Su-34 bombers. Russian news outlet Shot reported on Telegram that at least 15 blasts were heard near the air base.&nbsp;

<h2>Three injured in Ukrainian town of New York</h2>

At least three people were injured after a Russian-guided bomb hit the eastern Ukrainian town of New York, on Tuesday (Jan 16). “Three people are currently known to be wounded. Five more are probably under the rubble,” said Ukraine’s interior ministry.&nbsp;

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Ukrainian officials also reported that six three-storey buildings and five private houses were destroyed due to the attack.&nbsp;

A report by AFP citing photos published by the ministry said rescuers were seen combing through the rubble of what appeared to be the collapsed section of an apartment block overnight.&nbsp;

<h2>Ukraine orders evacuations</h2>

Officials in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region have urged residents of more than two dozen villages near the front line to evacuate, on Tuesday (Jan 16). The evacuations are set to affect more than 3,000 people, including nearly 300 children.&nbsp;

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“Given the security situation, we are introducing mandatory evacuation of the population from the Kindrashivska and Kurylivska communities of the Kupyansk district,” said Kharkiv regional Governor Oleg Synegubov, in a post on social media.&nbsp;

The evacuation order comes as Russian forces have been pushing to capture the regional hub of Kupiansk, an important railway junction, which was home to around 30,000 people before the war began.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
 
Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Officials in the southern Russian city of Voronezh declared a state of emergency after a Ukrainian drone attack wounded two children. Meanwhile, authorities in the Ukrainian northeast region of Kharkiv ordered the evacuation of more than two dozen villages near the front line amid a rise in attacks by Russia.

Officials in the southern Russian city of Voronezh declared a state of emergency after a Ukrainian drone attack wounded two children. Meanwhile, authorities in the Ukrainian northeast region of Kharkiv ordered the evacuation of more than two dozen villages near the front line amid a rise in attacks by Russia. Two children injured in Russia’s Voronezh A Ukrainian drone attack wounded a six-year-old boy and a young girl, said the local officials, on Tuesday. Yelena Fedyainova, whose six-year-old boy was injured in one of the attacks, said the drones first struck at about 2:30 am (local time). She also said that the attack blew the window of her apartment. “The was a blow and a flash,” Fedyainova told reporters, as quoted by Reuters. “I grabbed the child - there were shards everywhere and smoke.” The local officials reported that another girl who was around 10 years old was also injured. ALSO READ | Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow says one killed in city of Belgorod in Ukrainian strikes The Russian defence ministry said five Ukrainian drones were destroyed by air defences over the Voronezh region and three more were intercepted. Additionally, Moscow also claimed to have downed four more drones over the Belgorod region. The Mayor of the Russian city Vadim Kstenin, said a state of emergency had been declared to deal with the impact of the attack. Voronezh is home to more than one million people and is around 250 kilometres away from the Ukrainian border. The Russian city is also located near an air base which reportedly holds some of the country’s Sukhoi Su-34 bombers. Russian news outlet Shot reported on Telegram that at least 15 blasts were heard near the air base. Three injured in Ukrainian town of New York At least three people were injured after a Russian-guided bomb hit the eastern Ukrainian town of New York, on Tuesday (Jan 16). “Three people are currently known to be wounded. Five more are probably under the rubble,” said Ukraine’s interior ministry. ALSO READ | 'Ukraine has become stronger': Zelensky vows to unleash 'wrath' against Russia in 2024 Ukrainian officials also reported that six three-storey buildings and five private houses were destroyed due to the attack. A report by AFP citing photos published by the ministry said rescuers were seen combing through the rubble of what appeared to be the collapsed section of an apartment block overnight. Ukraine orders evacuations Officials in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region have urged residents of more than two dozen villages near the front line to evacuate, on Tuesday (Jan 16). The evacuations are set to affect more than 3,000 people, including nearly 300 children. ALSO READ | Russia unleashes 40 missiles in overnight assault; Ukraine’s military production complex hit “Given the security situation, we are introducing mandatory evacuation of the population from the Kindrashivska and Kurylivska communities of the Kupyansk district,” said Kharkiv regional Governor Oleg Synegubov, in a post on social media. The evacuation order comes as Russian forces have been pushing to capture the regional hub of Kupiansk, an important railway junction, which was home to around 30,000 people before the war began. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Russia’s Voronezh declares state of emergency as Ukraine drone attack injures two children

Ukraine on Monday (Jan 15) claimed that it had downed one Russian military jet over the Azov Sea and seriously damaged a bomber - an incident that may cause serious escalation in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;

A report by the news agency AFP mentioned that earlier, Kyiv said it had downed both an A-50 Russian reconnaissance plane and an Il-22 bomber, but later said the latter made it back to base seriously damaged.&nbsp;

Valery Zaluzhny, who is Ukraine's commander-in-chief, said both planes were "destroyed", adding: "I am grateful to the air force for the excellently planned and conducted operation in Azov region!"&nbsp;

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Later, Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ignat said the Ilyushin bomber made it back to the southern Russian city of Anapa.&nbsp;

However, he claimed that Russia's A-50 which is equivalent to the AWACS (Airborne warning and control system) plane, used by NATO, was damaged beyond repair.&nbsp;

The A-50, which entered service near the end of the Soviet era, is a large Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft capable of scanning an area several hundred kilometres wide.&nbsp;

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"The plane caught fire, there are wounded among the crew," he said, in a statement that hasn't been verified.&nbsp;

So far, Russia has not commented on the Ukrainian claims.&nbsp;

Notably, the Azov Sea lies between Russia and Ukraine and Moscow controls its entire coast after seizing large swathes of southeastern Ukraine during its invasion and the 2014 annexation of Crimea.&nbsp;

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(With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine on Monday (Jan 15) claimed that it had downed one Russian military jet over the Azov Sea and seriously damaged a bomber - an incident that may cause serious escalation in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Ukraine on Monday (Jan 15) claimed that it had downed one Russian military jet over the Azov Sea and seriously damaged a bomber - an incident that may cause serious escalation in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. A report by the news agency AFP mentioned that earlier, Kyiv said it had downed both an A-50 Russian reconnaissance plane and an Il-22 bomber, but later said the latter made it back to base seriously damaged. Valery Zaluzhny, who is Ukraine's commander-in-chief, said both planes were "destroyed", adding: "I am grateful to the air force for the excellently planned and conducted operation in Azov region!" Also read: US-owned cargo ship hit by missile off the coast of Yemen in latest attack Later, Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ignat said the Ilyushin bomber made it back to the southern Russian city of Anapa. However, he claimed that Russia's A-50 which is equivalent to the AWACS (Airborne warning and control system) plane, used by NATO, was damaged beyond repair. The A-50, which entered service near the end of the Soviet era, is a large Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft capable of scanning an area several hundred kilometres wide. Also read: Philippines to develop islands in disputed South China Sea that it considers part of territory "The plane caught fire, there are wounded among the crew," he said, in a statement that hasn't been verified. So far, Russia has not commented on the Ukrainian claims. Notably, the Azov Sea lies between Russia and Ukraine and Moscow controls its entire coast after seizing large swathes of southeastern Ukraine during its invasion and the 2014 annexation of Crimea. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine claims to have destroyed Russian spy plane and command aircraft

Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Lai Ching-te won the general election in Taiwan on Saturday (Jan 13). In his victory speech, Lai said the DPP will stand side by side with democracy around the world. "We don't want to become enemies with China. We can become friends," Lai added.

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Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Lai Ching-te won the general election in Taiwan on Saturday (Jan 13). In his victory speech, Lai said the DPP will stand side by side with democracy around the world.

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Russia launched dozens of attacks over Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force said Saturday, as Kyiv pushes for more air defense. Ukraine's Air Force also added that Russia attacked with a wide range of weapons including cruise, ballistic, anti-aircraft missiles as well as drones.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine attacked overnight by 40 Russian missiles, drones

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia launched 40 missiles and drones overnight, says Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky was on a two-day baltic states visit to bolster support for Kyiv with the war nearing its second anniversary. Ukraine has come under intense Russian shelling in recent weeks, retaliating with strikes on Russia's border city of Belgorod.

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Two Russian missiles pounded a hotel in Ukraine's second-largest city Kharkiv. The missile strikes injured at least 11 people, with one person suffering serious injuries. No casualties were reported. The attack had occurred in the city at around 10.30 p.m. Local time. Images showed the streets covered with massive mounds of debris, numerous windows blasted out, and ruined balconies.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian missile hits hotel in Ukraine's Kharkiv, 11 injured

Russia-Ukraine War: 11 wounded in Russian strikes on a Kharkiv hotel

Ukrainian officials reached out to India on Wednesday, seeking investments to revive their war-battered economy.<o:p></o:p>

This is based on a Reuters report. <o:p></o:p>

At a business summit in Gujarat, Deputy Economy Minister Volodymyr Kuzyo presented a compelling vision, claiming Ukraine's resurgence would be a "win-win" for both nations and the international community.<o:p></o:p>

This outreach marks a potential turning point in India-Ukraine relations, which have been strained since Russia's invasion. <o:p></o:p>

India's neutral stance and increased energy imports from Russia have drawn criticism from Western allies supporting Ukraine. <o:p></o:p>

However, the seminar, titled "Ukraine–India: Investment Opportunities for a Better Future," signalled a possible shift.<o:p></o:p>

Despite the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian officials emphasised their economic resilience and EU accession aspirations. <o:p></o:p>

Kuzyo highlighted over $30 billion in potential private sector investment opportunities, primarily in the energy sector but also encompassing reconstruction and infrastructure projects like motorways, ports, and railroads. <o:p></o:p>

Demining efforts also emerged as a crucial area, with Ukraine seeking equipment to survey the vast swathes of potentially contaminated land.<o:p></o:p>

To incentivise Indian investment, Kuzyo outlined potential benefits like import duty exemptions, subsidies, and support from international financial institutions and insurers.<o:p></o:p>

This comprehensive package aims to make Ukraine an attractive investment destination despite the ongoing war.<o:p></o:p>

(With inputs from Reuters)<o:p></o:p>

Ukrainian officials reached out to India on Wednesday, seeking investments to revive their war-battered economy. This is based on a Reuters report. At a business summit in Gujarat, Deputy Economy Minister Volodymyr Kuzyo presented a compelling vision, claiming Ukraine's resurgence would be a "win-win" for both nations and the international community.

Ukrainian officials reached out to India on Wednesday, seeking investments to revive their war-battered economy. This is based on a Reuters report. At a business summit in Gujarat, Deputy Economy Minister Volodymyr Kuzyo presented a compelling vision, claiming Ukraine's resurgence would be a "win-win" for both nations and the international community. This outreach marks a potential turning point in India-Ukraine relations, which have been strained since Russia's invasion. India's neutral stance and increased energy imports from Russia have drawn criticism from Western allies supporting Ukraine. However, the seminar, titled "Ukraine–India: Investment Opportunities for a Better Future," signalled a possible shift. Despite the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian officials emphasised their economic resilience and EU accession aspirations. Kuzyo highlighted over $30 billion in potential private sector investment opportunities, primarily in the energy sector but also encompassing reconstruction and infrastructure projects like motorways, ports, and railroads. Demining efforts also emerged as a crucial area, with Ukraine seeking equipment to survey the vast swathes of potentially contaminated land. To incentivise Indian investment, Kuzyo outlined potential benefits like import duty exemptions, subsidies, and support from international financial institutions and insurers. This comprehensive package aims to make Ukraine an attractive investment destination despite the ongoing war. (With inputs from Reuters)

Ukraine courts India for economic rebuild, highlighting opportunities despite ongoing war

A Russian missile strike on the eastern Ukraine town of Pokrovsk on Saturday (Jan 6) killed at least 11 people, including five children, said head of the Donetsk region, Vadim Filashkin.

A Russian missile strike on the eastern Ukraine town of Pokrovsk on Saturday (Jan 6) killed at least 11 people, including five children, said head of the Donetsk region, Vadim Filashkin. "The main blow was dealt to Pokrovsk and Rivne in the community of Myrnograd," Filashkin said in a post on Telegram. Eight people were also injured in the strikes. Filashkin released photographs showing rescue workers working through the debris of the attack which damaged six houses. Also read: Moscow says one killed in city of Belgorod in Ukrainian strikes Pokrovsk, a town with a population of 60,000, had been hit by a deadly bombardment in August last year as well. The strike killed nine and injured 82 others. Pokrovsk is around 50 kilometres away from the front line of the fighting. Russian missiles hit residential area in Kharkiv The fresh strikes in Pokrovsk come four days after Russian missiles hit a residential area in Ukraine's Kharkiv. In a post on Telegram, Kharkiv's regional governor Oleh Synehubov said that the attack on Tuesday killed a 91-year-old woman and injured 44 civilians. Many residential buildings in the area appeared heavily damaged as emergency workers evacuated the casualties on-site. Meanwhile, on Saturday, the Kharkiv region prosecutor's office provided further evidence that Russia had attacked Ukraine with missiles supplied by North Korea. This was the first time that missiles supplied by North Korea were used in the war, a senior adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as reported by news agency Reuters. "This missile is similar to one of the North Korean missiles. I am not going to name the exact type. However, according to information that is publicly available on the internet, the images that depict the North Korean (military) parades, the nozzles and the rear part are very similar. And in fact, that North Korean missile type was developed on the base of (Russian) Iskander missiles, which is why they are so similar. That is why we are leaning towards the version that this may be a missile which was supplied by North Korea," said Kharkiv region prosecutor's office's spokesperson Dmytro Chubenko. "Most likely, this missile was either supplied by North Korea or was produced only recently using blueprints and technologies supplied by Russia to third countries or to North Korea," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine war: At least 11, including 5 children, killed in Russian strikes in Pokrovsk

Ukraine is considering to review proposed changes to the rules on army mobilisation that would enable Kyiv to call up more people and tighten sanctions against draft evasion as the war with Russia drags on.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine considers changing mobilisation rules

A Russian Su-34 fighter jet was lit on fire overnight on January 4 at the Shagol airbase in Chelyabinsk, Russia, Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) said, publishing a video of the burning plane. Russia has not yet commented on the above information.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Su-34 fighter jet set on fire in raid by Ukraine Defence intelligence

Russian city of Belgorod was hit by another round of Ukrainian shelling late Thursday. Now, the strike came hours after schools in the region were orders to extend holiday closure due to the risk of more attacks.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian shelling hits Belgorod following Moscow’s aerial attacks

The Russian region of Belgorod bordering Ukraine said Thursday it would keep some schools closed until January 19, following unprecedented Ukrainian shelling over the weekend.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian region extends school holidays after Ukrainian shelling on Belgorod

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber set ablaze at Chelyabinsk airfield

US intelligence officials have determined that North Korea has provided Russia with ballistic missiles and missile launchers that were used in recent attacks on Ukraine in a major escalation of support for Moscow.

Russia-Ukraine War: US says Russia using North Korean missiles for attacks on Ukraine

Following mediation by United Arab Emirates, Russia and Ukraine have exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in the biggest single release of captives since Moscow's invasion began in February 2022.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia, Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners

Russia and Ukraine release over 400 prisoners of war after UAE mediation

Russia pounded Ukraine's two biggest cities in a new wave of heavy airstrikes on Tuesday, killing at least five civilians. Zelensky says Ukraine shot down 70 Russian missiles in the latest attacks.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian missiles attack homes near Kyiv, cause widespread damage

Russia claimed on Tuesday (Jan 2) that Ukrainian strikes on the border Belgorod region killed at least one person and wounded five.&nbsp;

On social media, Belgorod governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said: "There is one victim: a man who was driving in a car when a shell exploded nearby." Gladkov added that four people were wounded near a car garage and one woman was wounded when debris fell on the bus she was in.&nbsp;

On the same day, Russia pounded Ukraine's two biggest cities in a new wave of heavy air strikes, which killed at least five civilians.&nbsp;

Ukrainian officials claimed that the missile and drone attacks on the capital of Kyiv and the northeastern city of Kharkiv also wounded dozens of people, and caused widespread damage. The power supplies were also destroyed.&nbsp;

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The Russia-Ukraine war remained a stalemate the entire year with the world's concentration getting diverted to the conflict in West Asia, but in the last few days, Russia intensified its attacks, with President Vladimir Putin warning on Monday that a Ukrainian air strike on the Russian city of Belgorod recently, which Moscow said killed 25 civilians, would "not go unpunished".&nbsp;

In the latest development, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that an elderly woman had been killed and 49 people hurt in Kyiv. He stated that smoke was seen coming out of the charred side of a high-rise residential building. Emergency services later recovered another corpse from the building.&nbsp;

Local officials said that a 91-year-old woman was killed in a missile strike on Kharkiv. A married couple was killed in an attack in the area around Kyiv.&nbsp;

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Telegram that "Russia will answer for every life (that it has) taken away".&nbsp;

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<h2>Russian strikes on Ukraine&nbsp;</h2>

Russia has stepped up missile and drone strikes in the past few days.&nbsp;It launched one of its largest air attacks of the war on December 29, killing&nbsp;at least 39 people. Kyiv had warned for weeks that Russia appeared to be stockpiling missiles for big attacks.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Zelensky said that the Russian forces are suffering heavy losses and the notion that Moscow is winning the nearly two-year-old war is only a "feeling" not based on reality.

"Thousands, thousands of killed Russian soldiers, nobody even took them away," he told The Economist magazine in an interview published on Monday. As per the report, he was referring to fighting around the besieged eastern town of Avdiivka which he visited last week.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos

(With inputs from agencies)

Russia claimed on Tuesday (Jan 2) that Ukrainian strikes on the border Belgorod region killed at least one person and wounded five. On social media, Belgorod governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said: "There is one victim: a man who was driving in a car when a shell exploded nearby.

Russia claimed on Tuesday (Jan 2) that Ukrainian strikes on the border Belgorod region killed at least one person and wounded five. On social media, Belgorod governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said: "There is one victim: a man who was driving in a car when a shell exploded nearby." Gladkov added that four people were wounded near a car garage and one woman was wounded when debris fell on the bus she was in. On the same day, Russia pounded Ukraine's two biggest cities in a new wave of heavy air strikes, which killed at least five civilians. Ukrainian officials claimed that the missile and drone attacks on the capital of Kyiv and the northeastern city of Kharkiv also wounded dozens of people, and caused widespread damage. The power supplies were also destroyed. Also read: Armed drone shot down over air base housing US forces in northern Iraq The Russia-Ukraine war remained a stalemate the entire year with the world's concentration getting diverted to the conflict in West Asia, but in the last few days, Russia intensified its attacks, with President Vladimir Putin warning on Monday that a Ukrainian air strike on the Russian city of Belgorod recently, which Moscow said killed 25 civilians, would "not go unpunished". In the latest development, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that an elderly woman had been killed and 49 people hurt in Kyiv. He stated that smoke was seen coming out of the charred side of a high-rise residential building. Emergency services later recovered another corpse from the building. Local officials said that a 91-year-old woman was killed in a missile strike on Kharkiv. A married couple was killed in an attack in the area around Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Telegram that "Russia will answer for every life (that it has) taken away". Also read: Over 50 suffer carbon monoxide poisoning during church service in Utah Watch: Ukraine pounded with missiles and drones, as Putin vows revenge × Russian strikes on Ukraine Russia has stepped up missile and drone strikes in the past few days. It launched one of its largest air attacks of the war on December 29, killing at least 39 people. Kyiv had warned for weeks that Russia appeared to be stockpiling missiles for big attacks. Meanwhile, Zelensky said that the Russian forces are suffering heavy losses and the notion that Moscow is winning the nearly two-year-old war is only a "feeling" not based on reality. "Thousands, thousands of killed Russian soldiers, nobody even took them away," he told The Economist magazine in an interview published on Monday. As per the report, he was referring to fighting around the besieged eastern town of Avdiivka which he visited last week. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow says one killed in city of Belgorod in Ukrainian strikes

Putin vows revenge for strikes on Russia, Moscow launches missile attacks on Ukraine. Emergency workers evacuate people as Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles and drones. Watch the video to know more!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian missiles attack homes near Kyiv, cause widespread damage

Russia reigned bombs drones and missiles on Ukraine's Capital City. Rockets hit high-rise buildings sparking multiple fires the air assault was reportedly a retaliation to Ukraine's strikes on the Russian city of Belgorod.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia unleashes massive aerial barrage on Kyiv and Kharkiv

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