Kyiv, Europe Brief News – Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is Moscow’s ‘number one target’ as Russian forces seize Chernobyl plant and advance on capital Kyiv.
In a televised speech on the second day of the Russian invasion on his country, Zelenskyy said that he will remain in the country despite Russian “enemy sabotage groups have entered the country’s capital and marked him and his family as No. 1 and No. 2 targets.
The Russians “want to destroy Ukraine politically by destroying the head of state,” he added.
Russia launched its invasion by land, air and sea on Thursday following a declaration of war by President Vladimir Putin. An estimated 100,000 people fled as explosions and gunfire rocked major cities. Zelenskyy said 137 people were killed on the first day of the attack.
According to the reports that are coming about casualties include some Ukrainian civilians and soldiers along with Russian troops.
Volodymyr Zelensky said “My country would not give up it’s freedom”. Moreover he Tweeted “ Russia has embarked on a path of evil, but Ukraine is defending itself”.
Ukraine announced martial law in the country and broken all the diplomatic ties with Russia. It says weapons are available for anyone who wants them.
In the Kyiv, Capital city of Ukraine warning sirens blared out as traffic queued to leave the city and crowds found shelter in the metro station.
A number of neighbouring countries have started preparation to facilitate a large chunk of refugees. Moldova has announced that they have seen more than 4000 people reached.
The US, UK and western allies have announced that they will impose tougher sanctions on Russia too but they are not ready to send troops to fight against Russia.
