Russia announces ‘military operations’ in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared Russian ‘military operations’ in Ukraine. After this announcement, the Russian army may enter Ukraine at any time. At the same time, Putin has vowed to retaliate against those who interfere with Russian operations in Ukraine. News agency AFP has given this information. Putin has also appealed to the Ukrainian military to “lay down arms”.
The UN chief has urged Russian President Putin to stop his troops from attacking Ukraine. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop his troops from entering Ukraine at an emergency meeting of the Security Council.
Sound of explosions was heard
At least five explosions were heard in the separatist-held eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk early Thursday. After this four military trucks have left for the spot. This information was given by quoting an eyewitness of the news agency Reuters.
Russian army moves towards Donetsk
Russia has declared the restive Luhansk and Donetsk regions of eastern Ukraine as independent states and ordered its military to be sent there. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, some eyewitnesses claimed to have seen two military convoys moving from the Russian border towards Donetsk. According to media reports, these convoys equipped with modern military material do not have the emblem of any country on the military vehicles.
