The Ambassador of Ukraine to Albania, Volodymyr Shkurov, declared that 40 Ukrainian soldiers and dozens of civilians have died as the Russian aggression continues.
He noted that two of the victims were children.
“From what we know, around 40 soldiers and dozens of civilians are dead. We have information that two of the victims are children. Around 50 Russian soldiers have died, too. Ukraine shot down 6 fighter jets and 2 helicopters”, he said.
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Ambassador Shkurov said that besides sanctions, Ukraine also needs an immediate supply of weapons.
“To tell you the truth we sent a request to the Albanian government to help us with gas and fuel”, he said.
Albania joined other countries to condemn the attack on Ukraine.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared earlier during the day that the country severed diplomatic ties with Russia.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces that his country has "severed diplomatic relations with Russia" following President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade. pic.twitter.com/fOLjRLGWwe
— euronews (@euronews) February 24, 2022
Citizens in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv woke up with loud sirens warning them that a military operation was underway.
🇺🇦 Air sirens are heard in Kyiv as Russia begins military action against Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/3mY5OJ72Uz
— euronews (@euronews) February 24, 2022
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