Kyiv∙ Missile attack in Ukraine during the move to annex 4 provinces in the eastern and southern regions of Ukraine to Russia. Initial information is that at least 23 people were killed in the attack by Russia in Soporecia. But Russia accused Ukraine of being behind the attack.
Vehicles carrying aid to people in areas captured by Russia were attacked. Vehicles also went here to rescue those trapped in Russian-occupied territory. Survivors of the incident said that three missiles had hit. The vehicles were completely destroyed.
The referendum, which Russia launched last Friday in areas currently controlled by Russian forces, was completed on Tuesday. Russia claims that the people of Luhansk (98%), Donetsk (99%), Kherson (87%) and Zaporizhia (93%) provinces agreed to become part of it in the referendum.
This region covers about 15 percent of Ukraine. Pro-Russian leaders of all 4 provinces will sign the agreement at a ceremony today in Moscow in the presence of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian Parliament will pass the draft law on this coming Monday.
English Summary: Attack on Ukraine civilian convoy kills 23 ahead of Putin annexation speech