137 Ukrainians killed on first day - Russian Domestic protests against Putin

 137 Ukrainians killed on first day - Russian Domestic protests against Putin

The war between Russia and Ukraine has begun after prolonged tensions in Eastern Europe. Russia attacked Ukraine from the air and land. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has also launched a full force to counter the Russian offensive.

So far, 137 Ukrainians, including civilians and members of the military, have been killed in the Russian offensive.

The United States has said Russia has fired 160 missiles at Ukraine. Russia says there have been 203 attacks on Ukraine on the first day.

Ukraine has hit 83 land targets.

Russian troops capture the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. The Ukrainian air base near Kiev is now also occupied by Russia.

A Russian plane Antonov-26 crashed in the Voronezh region near Ukraine. Russia says it happened while transporting aircraft equipment. The crew of the plane is dead. Russia did not say how many of them were there.

Occupation of the Serpent Island of Ukraine by Russia. This has been confirmed by the State Border Security Service of Ukraine. The airstrikes destroyed buildings here.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russian troops have entered the capital, Kiev. "I am their number one target and my family is number two," he said.

The capital, Kiev, has imposed a curfew from 10pm to 7am on Thursday.

Eyewitnesses said explosions and sirens were heard throughout the night. He asked the people to turn off the lights and put on curtains.

Ukraine has banned men between the ages of 18-60 from leaving their homeland. Under martial law, citizens are required to comply.

However, in the aftermath of the attack on Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin became embroiled in controversy with the world as well as with his country.

Hundreds of Russian citizens protested in the Russian capital, Moscow. This was done to end the war. The World Bank has agreed to provide financial assistance to Ukraine.

The United States announced on Thursday that it would deploy an additional 7,000 troops in Europe. US Secretary of Defense Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered Germany to deploy troops to certify NATO allies. The United States also wants to send a message to Russia that it will not hesitate to retaliate against NATO countries.

A march was held in New York on Thursday against the Russian President. Thousands took to the streets of Manhattan carrying Ukrainian flags and placards.

Meanwhile, the UN Security Council has called for a referendum on Friday to condemn the Russian offensive and withdraw Russian troops from Ukraine.

The Kremlin says French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the Kremlin, Macron and Putin have had serious discussions on the Ukraine issue, and the Russian president has told France about the reasons and circumstances for the attack.