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The White House acknowledged on Friday that the fall of Kiev to Russia is a “real possibility” as Russian troops advance in Ukraine. “Despite the resistance we see on the ground, Russian forces continue to advance toward Kiev,” White House press secretary Jean Psaki said at a news conference on Friday.

“The fall of Kiev is a real possibility,” she said.

However, she did not comment on how the Biden administration would react if that happened.

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Kiev could fall into the hands of Russian troops within 24 to 48 hours, according to U.S. estimates Thursday.

Earlier in the day, Ukrainian troops said they had repelled a Russian attack on Kiev, one of the capital’s main streets. Russia “attacked a military unit on Victory Avenue in Kiev. The attack was repelled,” AFP reported, citing a Facebook post by the Ukrainian army. The post did not mention the exact location of the incident.

According to reports, Russian troops are advancing towards Ukraine on both sides of the Dnieper. The Russian military also controls several airfields that can be used to send more troops to the country.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is believed to be aiming to take control of the whole of Ukraine by overthrowing his current leadership. However, military operations have so far been concentrated in the eastern, southern and central parts of the country.

Earlier, the Ukrainian military said it had shot down a Russian military transport plane carrying paratroopers. The Il-76 heavy transport plane was shot down near the town of Vasylkiv, 40 kilometers south of Kiev, according to a statement from the military’s general staff. So far, the Russian military has not issued an official statement confirming the loss.

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Earlier in the day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky released a video message from the streets in front of the presidential palace in Kiev to appease the country in the face of Russian aggression. In the video, Zelensky said he and his top officials would remain in the capital to defend the country.

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The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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