DONETSK
Russia keeps up frontline pressure before Ukraine receives Western aid boost
Relentless attacks on Ukrainian positions defending the city of Chasiv Yar are disrupting troop rotations and deliveries of supplies, soldiers said.
Seven killed by Russian missiles in Ukraine’s second-largest city
At least 20 people were injured as S-300 missiles struck Kharkiv, it was reported.
Only few hundred residents remain in Ukrainian border town amid Russian assault
Vovchansk’s pre-war population of 17,000 had dwindled to just 2,500 before Russia renewed its ground assault last week.
Zelensky says army locked in ‘fierce’ border battles amid Russian assault
President Volodymyr Zelensky said ‘fierce battles’ are taking place near the border in eastern and north-eastern Ukraine.
Russia attacks Izmail port for fourth time in a week as Blinken visits Ukraine
It was the latest attack in what has become a sustained campaign to target Ukraine’s ability to export grain.
Russia says five drones shot down overnight, including one targeting Moscow
Meanwhile, Russia launched a fourth day of air attacks on the Ukrainian port city of Izmail, located on the River Danube.
Briton died from head and chest injuries fighting in Ukraine, inquest hears
Simon Lingard’s ex-partner said she was told the Ukrainian army unit he was with were trying to rescue Ukrainians when he was killed.
At least six killed in Russian attacks in south and east Ukraine
The attack, launched from the Black Sea, involved four sea-launched Kalibr cruise missiles, three of which were intercepted by air defences.
Ukraine claims recapture of fourth village in Donetsk amid counter-offensive
The Ukrainian flag is once more flying above the village of Storozhov, officials said.
Ukrainian forces ‘trying to punch through Russian defensive lines’
The claims from Russia could not be independently verified and Ukrainian officials did not confirm any assaults.