UPDATE: Volodymyr Zelensky calls on allies for more support after massive Russian bombings
Latest Developments:
International observers are closely monitoring the latest developments as new information continues to emerge.
The studio of the German channel ARD partially destroyed after the Russian bombings on kyiv The Russian bombings in kyiv during the night from Saturday to Sunday “partially destroyed” the studio of the German public television channel ARD, this channel said on Sunday. “The ARD channel studio, located in the city center, was seriously damaged and partially destroyed, probably by a shock wave which broke windows, devastated rooms and caused walls to collapse,” details a press release. No staff members were in the studio at the time, the text adds, while nighttime Russian bombing left at least four dead in the Ukrainian capital and its surrounding areas. In kyiv, streets are covered in debris, residential buildings heavily damaged, a shopping center completely burned. The structural integrity of the building housing the ARD studio must now be assessed. “Despite the scale of the damage, live coverage from Ukraine continues: production and live broadcast will be ensured using mobile technical solutions and fallback solutions,” adds ARD. “Russian airstrikes have been massive and ruthless for years and are part of the harsh reality of life in Ukraine,” said Vasily Golod, head of the ARD studio in kyiv.
Key Developments:
Experts suggest the long-term impact of these developments may become clearer as more information emerges.
Additional reactions from governments and international institutions are expected as the situation evolves.
More details may emerge as official sources continue releasing new information.
Source: This article was originally published by International : Toute l’actualité sur Le Monde.fr. and adapted for our international English-speaking audience.
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