Ukraine suffering many civilian casualties due to Russian military operation: Envoy

Feb 28, 2022

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Amid Russian military operation in Ukraine, Ambassador of Ukraine to India, Dr Igor Polikha on February 28 said that the country is suffering a lot of civilian casualties. Speaking at a Press Conference in Delhi, Polikha said, "We are suffering a lot of civilian casualties. According to official information of our Ministry, already 16 children were killed from bombings, shellings, and so on as a result of the Russian peace-fighting operation.” Giving an update on the ongoing conflict, Polikha said the Air space of Europe was closed for Russian airplanes on Sunday. "The Russian economy is crippling every day. Russia is having absolutely unprecedented casualties. Approximately 5,300 Russian soldiers have lost their lives," he added.