By AFP 01 March 2022 | 2:14 pm Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday described Russian shelling of his country’s second city as a war crime and said defending the capital from Moscow’s army was a top priority. This general view shows the damaged local city hall of Kharkiv on March 1, 2022, destroyed as a result of Russian troop shelling. – The central square of Ukraine’s second city, Kharkiv, was shelled by advancing Russian forces who hit the building of the local administration, regional governor Oleg Sinegubov said. Kharkiv, a largely Russian-speaking city near the Russian border, has a population of around 1.4 million. (Photo by Sergey BOBOK / AFP) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday described Russian shelling of his country’s second city as a war crime and said defending the capital from Moscow’s army was a top priority. “The strike against Kharkiv is a war crime. This is state terrorism on the part of Russia,” Zelensky said in a video statement. The central square of Kharkiv, was shelled earlier on Tuesday by advancing Russian forces, who hit the building of the local administration. An AFP reporter saw the windows of the building blown out and rubble all around it. Emergency service employees evacuated people injured in the attack. Kharkiv has been a target for Russian forces since President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine last Thursday. “Kharkiv and Kyiv are now Russia’s most important objectives. The terror aims to break us and break our resistance,” Zelensky said. “They advance on the capital in the same way as on Kharkiv. This is why the defence of the capital today is the key priority for the state,” he added in the video. Latest 14 mins ago The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on the progress report over the on-going negotiation between Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). 1 hour ago If there’s one thing a good facial is meant to do, it’s to leave your face refreshed and rejuvenated. However, this skincare treatment can leave your face raw and red in some rare instances, which could be a huge red flag. So, if you aren’t sure if your skin is okay post-facial, here are some… 1 hour ago China has started evacuating its citizens from Ukraine, state media said Tuesday, as fears grow for their safety with anger reportedly rising over Beijing’s refusal to condemn the Russian invasion. 1 hour ago The UK government warned Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his commanders in Ukraine could face prosecution for war crimes and that Western sanctions would remain “for as long as it takes”. 1 hour ago Pep Guardiola has urged Jack Grealish to ignore his critics and his underwhelming statistics after a slow start to his Manchester City career.
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