War information
Russia claims Ukraine's MiG-29 fighter jet . The Russian Defense Ministry announced that its military shot down 1 MiG-29 fighter jet, 1 ATACMS missile and 39 Ukrainian UAVs.
According to the Russian Defense Ministry's report, since the start of the special military operation, Ukraine has lost 604 combat aircraft, 24,739 UAVs, 524 air defense missile systems, 16,182 tanks and armored vehicles.
In addition, the Russian Defense Ministry said that its army repelled five counterattacks by Ukrainian troops and caused casualties to four enemy brigades in the Kharkiv region over the past day.
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| The Ukrainian General Staff said fighting continued in 18 regions across the country. Photo: AP |
Fighting continues in 18 regions across Ukraine . The General Staff of the Ukrainian army announced that, as of now, fighting is still continuing in 18 regions across Ukraine.
According to the General Staff, over the past day the Russian army has increased the intensity of its attacks along almost the entire front line, with the number of battles increasing to 108 per day.
“ The most tense situation remains in the direction of the Pokrovske (Donetsk) settlement. Ukrainian defense forces are holding back the Russian onslaught and are resolutely repelling the advances of enemy forces ,” the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said.
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NATO speaks of the most difficult time for Ukraine since the start of the conflict . NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the most difficult time has now come for Ukraine since the start of the conflict.
“ Yes, it is true, now is the most difficult moment in the war ,” Mr. Stoltenberg said, admitting that the Russian armed forces “are trying to achieve some small successes.”
“War is unpredictable,” Mr. Stoltenberg stressed, but NATO said the alliance “does not expect a major breakthrough by Russia.”
The United States does not want the conflict in Ukraine to escalate in any way. The White House assured that the US administration does not seek to escalate the conflict in Ukraine in any way.
At the regular briefing, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked to comment on a statement by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who invited allies to reconsider the question of whether Ukraine could launch attacks with Western weapons against military targets located on Russian territory?
“ We are very grateful to our NATO allies, more than 50 countries, who have stood united and supported Ukraine during the fighting. We do not want the situation in Ukraine to worsen in any way, ” Jean-Pierre replied.
According to her, senior representatives of the US administration have clearly stated their views on the use of military assistance provided to Ukraine. In addition, the White House Press Secretary continues to consider it important that Congress pass additional appropriations for assistance to Ukraine in April so that the country can continue to defend its democracy.
France, Germany “pave the way” for Ukraine to use Western weapons to attack Russian territory . French and German leaders said that Ukraine should be allowed to use weapons provided by Western countries to attack military positions inside Russian territory but not to attack other locations.
“ Ukraine should be allowed to use weapons supplied by Western countries to attack military positions inside Russian territory, from which Russian missiles were fired towards Ukrainian territory. However, Ukraine should not attack other locations ,” the French and German leaders pointed out.
According to French President Emmanuel Macron, the above decision will not escalate the current conflict in Ukraine.
Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he agreed with President Macron that as long as Ukraine respects the conditions set by arms suppliers, including the United States, as well as international law, Kiev should be allowed to defend itself.
President Putin warns about Western weapons . Russian President Vladimir Putin recently warned that the West allowing Ukraine to use weapons aid to attack Russian territory could "cause serious consequences".
" Small European countries need to understand what they are trying to do. Before talking about attacking Russian territory, remember that many European countries are small and densely populated. Escalation of tensions could lead to serious consequences for them ," Putin stressed.
According to Mr. Putin, even if Ukraine was the direct party carrying out the attacks, the main responsibility still lies with Western weapons contractors. " They are looking for a global conflict," Mr. Putin warned.
In addition, Mr. Putin also affirmed that Western military advisers are operating in Ukraine under the guise of foreign mercenaries.
Source: https://congthuong.vn/chien-su-nga-ukraine-2952024-nato-noi-ve-thoi-diem-kho-khan-nhat-doi-voi-ukraine-ke-tu-khi-bat-dau-xung-dot-322937.html
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