LIVE UPDATES ON THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR | An air raid warning was issued in Ukraine's capital, and a historic building was destroyed in the blast.

  • Feb. 28, 2022, 10:43 a.m.

10:24 AM IST

PM Modi calls for a high-level meeting on the Ukraine crisis: Sources

According to sources, PM Modi has called a high-level meeting on the Ukraine crisis. There is a possibility that some ministers from the government of India may go to neighbouring countries in Ukraine to coordinate evacuations.

10:18 AM IST

Ukraine releases convicts to fight Russia.

Ukraine is releasing inmates and criminal suspects with a military background so they can join the fight against the Russian attack on the country, the national prosecutor general’s office confirmed on Sunday.

09:54 AM IST

Historic building damaged in blast in Ukraine's Zhytomyr

An old historic building that housed a cinema has been damaged in a blast in Ukraine's Zhytomyr.<

09:35 AM IST

Air raid alerts sounded in Ukraine's capital Kyiv

Air raid alerts have been sounded in Kyiv in Ukraine. Residents have been asked to get to the nearest shelter.

09:24 AM IST

UN says Ukraine radioactive waste site struck

The United Nations' nuclear watchdog said missiles hit a radioactive waste disposal site in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, but there are no reports of damage to the buildings or indications of a release of radioactive material.

In a statement late Sunday, International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said Ukrainian authorities informed his office about the overnight strike. He said his agency expects to soon receive the results of on-site radioactive monitoring.

09:22 AM IST

Flight carrying 249 Indians from Romania lands in Delhi

The fifth flight that departed from Bucharest (Romania) landed in Delhi earlier this morning. The flight carried 249 Indian nationals.

08:48 AM IST

Russian ruble down 41% against US dollar in early trade

08:48 AM IST

Canada says Aeroflot Flight 111 violated airspace closure for Russian flights

08:36 AM IST

Missile strikes residential building in Ukraine's Chernihiv, 2 floors on fire

A missile has struck a residential building in Chernihiv, a city 150 km north from Kyiv in Ukraine, according to the State Communications Service.

Two lower floors were set on fire. One woman was injured in the fire, that has now been put out.<",=""

08:30 AM IST

Sunday was difficult, Russian forces continued shelling in all directions: Ukraine Army

The general staff of Ukraine's armed forces described Sunday as "a difficult time" for the military, saying Russian troops "continue shelling in almost all directions".

In an English-language post on Facebook, the general staff said defence force members in the Vasylkiv military air base south-west of Kyiv were resisting artillery strikes and Russian attacks. (Reuters)

08:29 AM IST

Russian vodka goes off the shelves in parts of the US and Canada.

The governors of a handful of US states have ordered government-run liquor stores to stop selling Russian-made vodka and distilled spirits in solidarity with the Ukrainian people after Russia's invasion of the neighbouring country.

Additionally, Canadian liquor stores are removing Russian vodka and other Russian made alcoholic beverages from their shelves in an act of condemnation over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

08:27 AM IST

Chechen fighters are deployed to fight against Ukraine.

Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Russia's Chechnya region and an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, said on Saturday that Chechen fighters had been deployed to Ukraine and urged Ukrainians to overthrow their government.

08:16 AM IST

US President Biden to host meeting on Ukraine with Nato leaders on Monday

US President Biden will host a meeting on Ukraine on Monday with leaders of Nato, the European Union, the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Japan, and Romania.

08:14 AM IST

The EU bans Russian planes from landing, taking off, and flying over its territory.

The European Union has banned Russian planes from landing, taking off, or flying over its territory.

08:05 AM IST

EU bans operations related to the management of assets of the Central Bank of Russia.

The European Union has banned operations related to the management of reserves and assets of the Central Bank of Russia.

08:00 AM IST

4,500 Russian personnel killed since the invasion were killed.

The general staff of Ukraine’s armed forces said on Monday that Russia has suffered significant losses.

As of 6 pm, February 27, according to Ukraine: estimated loss of personnel on the Russian side was about 4,500 people, tanks about 150, armored vehicles over 700, fuel tanks 60, Buk systems 1, Grad systems 4, helicopters 26

07:53 AM IST

Blasts heard in Ukraine's capital Kyiv and Kharkiv, says government agency.

Blasts have been heard in Ukraine's capital Kyiv and northeast Kharkiv city, a government agency said.

07:40 AM IST

Belarus to join Russia's war on Ukraine very soon: Sources

According to The Kyiv Independent, multiple sources have said that the decision has been made: Belarus will be joining Russia's war on Ukraine.

The first Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft is very likely to take off soon, carrying Belarusian paratroopers to be deployed against Ukraine.

Author : Rajdhani Delhi Representative

Rajdhani delhi representative

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