Russia-Ukraine War Updates: Russian warship sinks victim of Ukrainian attack in the Black Sea; Air attack alert issued across Ukraine

51 days have passed since the Ukrainian war. Meanwhile, the Russian missile-fired warship, the victim of the Ukrainian attack, has sunk. The Russian Defense Ministry said late Thursday that the warship Moskva sank in the Black Sea after being damaged during a military operation in Ukraine. This happened due to a loss of balance while towing the ship.

At the same time, Ukraine's Southern Military Command claimed late on Wednesday that it destroyed the Russian warship Maskava with Neptune anti-ship missiles. After the attack, it began to sink and the crew was forced to abandon the ship. However, Russia has already denied the warship missile attack. Russia has said that how the fire started on the warship will be investigated.

A simultaneous airstrike alert has been declared in all areas of Ukraine. According to the Kyiv Independent, information about the blast was received in the capital Kyiv on Friday morning. There have been 3 explosions one after the other.

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CIA director William J. Burns said on Thursday that Putin was disappointed that he could not win in Ukraine. Because of this, they can order the use of nuclear weapons of less capacity. Burns served as the US ambassador to Russia.

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), more than 5 million Ukrainian citizens have left the country in the 50-day war, while more than 7.1 million people have been internally displaced. 90% of the refugees are women and children, as older men were barred from leaving Ukraine.

According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Russia is preparing an offensive in eastern Ukraine. For this, additional military units of the Southern Military District are being trained.

France has decided to move its Ukrainian embassy from the western city of Liv back to the capital Kyiv. It was moved in early March after a Russian attack.

According to Kharkiv's governor, 503 civilians have been killed since the Russian attack on February 24. It also includes 24 children.

Russia has claimed that Ukraine has fired mortars at a post near the Russian border. The attack took place in the Bryansk area.

Putin admits sanctions hurt Russia's oil and gas sector

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged on Thursday that sanctions imposed by Western countries have hurt Russia's oil and gas sector. This has resulted in reduced exports and increased costs to the industry. Putin said this during a virtual conference with officials in Moscow. He said Western banks delayed payments for Russian energy exports.

The US considering sending a senior administrative officer to Ukraine

US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that a senior US official could be sent to Ukraine. He is considering going with his team on this issue. Biden said- We are yet to decide this matter.

US Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that we are in contact with the Ukrainian government every day. More information about this will be given later. Following the withdrawal of Russian forces from Kyiv, several Western heads of state visited Ukraine. However, Biden is unlikely to go to Kyiv at the moment.

Britain seizes assets of two Russian businessmen close to Russian billionaire Abramovich

Britain has decided to confiscate the properties of two Russian businessmen linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. These include Eugene Tenenbaum and David Davidovich. Properties worth $13 billion related to them have been seized.

Abramovich is the owner of Chelsea Football Club and is close to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Britain has also imposed a travel ban on Abramovich's aide Davidovich.

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