Russia-Ukraine war: Air raid alerts declared across all of Ukraine
In an escalation of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the latter nation declared air raid alerts across the country
PremiumIn a recent development of the year-old Russian invasion of Ukraine, air raid alerts were declared across all of Ukraine early on Friday. Alert came as Russian missile launched attacks at different parts of the city.
The information was shared at the Ukraine government's official website. Kyiv authorities reported two separate waves of attack. Since May, Russia has launched as many as 20 separate missile attacks and drone strikes against Ukrainian cities.
"There are explosions in the city. Air defences are working," Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said in a message. Minutes later he added: "More explosions in the city".
In response to Russian air strikes all across the Ukraine, the country enabled its anti-aircraft defences in the capital city Kyiv.
In one of Russian missile attacks in Ukraine, three people including a nine-year old killed. At the time, when Russia is using air missile attacks to attack Ukraine, many Ukrainians are left helpless after finding locked shelters.
Ukrainian minister and even president has lashed out the action of locked shelter homes during war and ensured of strict action against those who do so.
Beside constant air attacks from Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is trying hard to receive political support and security backing from global leaders. Recently, Zelensky's unrelenting quest for more political support was received warmly at NATO on Thursday. But his attempts failed to bring European leaders at any concrete commitments. On Thursday, all the leaders assembled to condemn non-invitees Russia and Belarus.
Notably, Zelensky is constantly asking for NATO membership to deal with the current situation. However, global leaders are abstaining from directly entering into war against Russia by providing NATO membership to Ukraine.
Meanwhile, the Russia-Ukraine crisis continues to pose a major food crisis threat for the world. The drop in Ukrainian grain export across the Black sea can also lead to a further rise in food inflation. The Ukrainian grain deal, which was a ray of hope for the world, was renewd in May but for only two months.
(With inputs from Reuters)
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