cover

Ukraine Vs Russia: Seven Injured, Six Dead As Bomb Explodes In Podolsk

 

The clash between Russia and Ukraine on Thursday recorded at least six casualties.
Reports obtained by Naija News confirmed that a bomb exploded today in the southern Odesa region, injuring no fewer than seven people.

The bombing was confirmed to newsmen in a statement credited to Ukraine’s General Office of the National Police.

This is the first casualties to be announced in the city of Podolsk as Russian forces continue military operations in Ukraine.

Conditions on the seven people injured in the bombing are not yet clear, there are 19 people unaccounted for as at the time this report is given.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tweeted that “Putin has just launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.”

NBC News had reported earlier that a loud explosion was heard in the central capital of Kyiv and the northeast city of Kharkiv.

The development reportedly occurred a few minutes after Putin’s announcement.

The attacks ended hopes for a diplomatic solution that the United States and its allies had been attempting for weeks.

Prior to Putin’s announcement, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said he tried to call the Russian leader but was rebuffed, Naija News learnt.

Meanwhile, United States of America President Joe Biden has condemned the military attack and invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

Naija News earlier reported that Russia on Thursday morning announced that it has destroyed Ukrainian military airbases and its air defence systems.

In a statement issued by Russia’s Defence Ministry, the government added that Kyiv’s air defence systems were also “eliminated” in the attack.

This is coming hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a military offensive against Ukraine to defend separatists in the east of the country.

In a statement released by the White House after the attack on Ukraine, US President said the world will hold President Putin accountable for the loss of lives in the country.

The US leader described the attack on Ukraine as unprovoked and unjustified, adding that more sanctions would be imposed on Russia and its business entities.

Biden said he would address the United States on Thursday to announce the further consequences the United States and our allies and partners will impose on Russia.

The US president said he held a phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky after the attack on Ukraine, which is sandwiched between Russia and NATO member Poland.

 

Oluwasegun Adesuyi

Recent Posts

GTBank Customer Complaints to Disappearing Deposits, Deduction Issues, and the Silent MD

GTBank Customer Complaints to Disappearing Deposits, Deduction Issues, and the Silent MD Customers of Guaranty…

2 days ago

LITF 2024: Care Global Consumer Ltd Positions Midea Appliances, Offers Free Gifts On All Purchases

LITF 2024: Care Global Consumer Ltd Positions Midea Appliances, Offers Free Gifts On All Purchases…

4 days ago

First Bank Recapitalization: How Boardroom Conflicts and Declining Customer Trust may Affect

First Bank Recapitalization: How Boardroom Conflicts and Declining Customer Trust may Affect First Bank of…

5 days ago

Access Holdings Reaffirms Commitment to Driving Inter-, Intra-African Trade

Access Holdings Reaffirms Commitment to Driving Inter-, Intra-African Trade • Banking subsidiary targets November for…

6 days ago

Wema Bank Releases Q3 2024 Unaudited Results… Reports Profit Before Tax of ₦60.62billion, a 174% YonY Growth

Wema Bank Releases Q3 2024 Unaudited Results… Reports Profit Before Tax of ₦60.62billion, a 174%…

7 days ago

Adron Homes Lead the Charge for Breast Cancer Awareness with Annual Screening Initiative

Adron Homes Lead the Charge for Breast Cancer Awareness with Annual Screening Initiative Adron Homes…

7 days ago