Russia-Ukraine crisis Live: Russia destroyed 74 Ukrainian military facilities including 11 air bases

Russia Ukraine Crisis Live: Russian troops have destroyed 74 military bases in Ukraine, including 11 airports, an AP report quoted Russia's defense ministry as saying on Thursday. The department also confirmed the loss of the Su-25 aircraft due to "pilor error." In addition, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has ordered that Ukrainian troops be treated with “respect” and that those who lay down their weapons provide safe passage.

Meanwhile, at least 40 Ukrainian soldiers and about 10 civilians have been killed in Russian bombings, a Reuters report quoting Ukrainian adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, said on Thursday. AFP reported that Ukraine claimed to have killed ‘about 50 Russian citizens’ without providing details. The dead are the latest in a series of rapid developments that began when Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a military operation in Ukraine in early Thursday. indicating that the capital is under attack.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday said the country had severed ties with Russia after Moscow unveiled Ukraine's land, air and sea attacks on Thursday, the largest single-nation invasion in Europe since World War II. confirmation of the worst fears of the West. Zelenskiy has declared war on the country and Ukraine's foreign minister has vowed to fight and conquer Russia.