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Zelenskyy appeals to West to relax targeting limits for Ukraine as glide bombs hammer front line
Recent drone footage released by Ukraine's military shows bodies in the civilian area of Toretsk amid heavy Russian bombardment. Ukrainian rescue services have scaled up evacuation efforts as Russian glide bombs devastate the town. President Zelenskyy reported over 800 glide bomb attacks in the past week and called for increased military aid to counter Russian aircraft. Russian bombs recently struck a postal warehouse in Kharkiv, killing one and injuring nine, while another attack in Vilniansk killed seven civilians and wounded dozens. Russian officials reported Ukrainian shelling injuries and downed drones in various regions.
Russia keeps up pressure on the front line as Ukraine gets a boost from Western military aid
Russian attacks on Ukrainian positions in the eastern town of Chasiv Yar are disrupting troop rotations and supply deliveries, soldiers report. As Ukraine awaits new Western military aid, Russia seeks to exploit its numerical and firepower advantage. Civilian targets are also heavily bombed, leading to ICC arrest warrants for former Russian defense leaders for alleged war crimes. Despite intense fighting, Ukrainian forces strive to hold Chasiv Yar, crucial for its strategic location. The U.S. and Czech Republic are bolstering Ukraine's ammunition supplies, while a prisoner swap was mediated by the UAE.
Ukraine orders evacuations from parts of Donetsk
Ukraine has ordered the evacuation of children and their guardians from several towns and villages in the eastern Donetsk region, where fighting with Russia is escalating. The move comes as President Zelensky stated that Russian firepower is concentrated in Donetsk, which Russia claimed to have annexed in 2022 despite not having full control. The Donetsk governor cited the deteriorating security situation and increasing shelling intensity as reasons for the evacuation. Several areas near the front line, including the town of Lyman and the hamlet of Progres, are affected.
Zelenskiy says Ukrainian forces now control area where Russia pushed into Kharkiv region
Viktor Vodolatskiy, a member of Russia's State Duma lower house of parliament, was quoted by Tass news agency as saying Russian forces controlled more than half the territory of the town of Vovchansk, 5 km (three miles) inside the border.
Ukraine says has 'stopped' Russia in Kharkiv, now pushing back
Ukrainian forces have halted a Russian advance in the Kharkiv region and are now counter-attacking. President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the region's capital to discuss the battle for Vovchansk.
Ahead of China trip, Putin says willing to negotiate on Ukraine
The Russian leader's two-day trip from Thursday comes as his country's forces have pressed an offensive in northeastern Ukraine's Kharkiv region that began last week in the most vital border incursion since the full-scale invasion began, forcing almost 8,000 people to flee their homes.
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Russia takes five villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, defence ministry says
In its briefing on Saturday, the Defence Ministry said that Russian forces had taken the villages of Pletenivka, Ohirtseve, Borysivka, Pylna and Strilechna, all of which are directly on the Russian border.
Ukraine warns front 'worsened' as Russia claims fresh gains
Ukraine's army chief acknowledged a worsening battlefield situation as Russian forces seized another village in the east, gaining ground with superior manpower and ammunition. Ukrainian troops retreated to new defensive lines near Donetsk, facing heavy fighting and tactical setbacks. Despite US approval of a $61 billion aid package, including weapons, Kyiv faces challenges with Russia's advancing troops. President Zelensky stressed the urgent need for Patriot anti-missile systems, anticipating a tough period ahead in mid-May to early June.
Russian troop losses in Ukraine hit 50,000: Report
BBC Russian, Mediazona and volunteers have been counting deaths since February 2022, using open-source information from official reports and the media, as well as using satellite images of Russian cemeteries to estimate the number of new graves.
Ukraine's army chief says battlefield situation 'difficult'
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said he had visited two brigades "where the situation is gradually becoming more complicated and there is a threat of enemy units advancing deep into our battle formations."
Officials report at least 25 dead in shelling of a market in Russian-occupied Ukraine
At least 25 people were killed and 20 injured in shelling at a market in Donetsk, Ukraine. The shells were fired by the Ukrainian military, according to Denis Pushilin, head of the Russian-installed authorities in Donetsk. Kyiv has not commented on the event. Emergency services are working at the scene. In a separate incident, a fire broke out at a chemical transport terminal at Russia's Ust-Luga port following two explosions.
Zelenskiy says Russia loses 'at least a brigade' trying to take Avdiivka
Russia renewed a push to encircle the embattled town in mid-October, trying to overwhelm Ukrainian positions with constant barrages of artillery and waves of troops and fighting vehicles, according to local and military authorities in Ukraine.
Barcelona vs Shakhtar Donetsk live streaming: Start time, where to watch UEFA Champions League match
Barcelona vs Shakhtar Donetsk UEFA Champions League match will be played on Wednesday. Live streaming of the Champions League match will be available in the US.
Russia aims to break through Ukraine defences in northeast - Ukrainian general
Russia is intensifying its offensive in northeastern Ukraine, specifically in the Kupiansk-Lyman sector, with the aim of breaking through Ukrainian defences and recapturing territory. The Ukrainian military has reported increased fighting in the region, including in Avdiivka and Mariinka in the Donetsk region.
Harry Kane leads Tottenham Hotspur against Shakhtar Donetsk as Bayern Munich awaits response to final bid
In the lead-up to their pre-season friendly against Shakhtar Donetsk, Harry Kan is leading Tottenham Hotspur as the captain. This decision comes amidst persistent interest from Bayern Munich, who are keen on acquiring the prolific striker.
Tottenham vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Check kick-off date, time, how to watch, live streaming details; All you need to know
Amidst the uncertainties surrounding the club, the friendly encounter against Shakhtar Donetsk presents an opportunity for Tottenham Hotspur to fine-tune their strategies and tactics ahead of the upcoming season.
Russia says its struck and destroyed eight Ukrainian ammunition warehouses
The ministry, whose daily statement was cited by Russian news agencies, said Ukrainian forces had attempted attacks towards Donetsk, south of Donetsk and in the southern Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukraine announces retaking village in southeast, first gain of offensive
Ukraine's ground forces said in a statement that soldiers of the 68th separate ranger brigade had "liberated the settlement of Blagodatne" in the eastern region of Donetsk.
Russia reports heavy fighting in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions of Ukraine
Russia's army on Friday reported heavy fighting in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions of Ukraine, saying over 21 Ukrainian tanks had been destroyed in battles across key sections of the front line. A spokesman for Russia's Vostok group of forces said 13 Ukrainian tanks were destroyed in battles in the Zaporizhzhia region and eight in the Donetsk region. It reported artillery, drone and infantry battles.
Ukraine forces pull back as Russia mounts 're-energised' Bakhmut assault: UK
"Russia has re-energised its assault on the Donetsk Oblast town of Bakhmut as forces of the Russian MoD and Wagner Group have improved co-operation," it said, referring to Russia's defence ministry and its main mercenary force.
Russia says forces continue attack in Ukraine's Donetsk region
"In the Donetsk direction... more than 220 Ukrainian servicemen, an infantry fighting vehicle, 3 armoured fighting vehicles, 7 vehicles, as well as a D-30 howitzer were destroyed during the day," the defence ministry said.
Russia says its forces killed up to 240 Ukrainian soldiers on Donetsk front
"The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue to conduct a special military operation," the defence ministry said in a daily briefing.
Novak Djokovic's father filmed with fans holding pro-Russia flags at Australian Open
Serbian tennis reporters confirmed it was Djokovic's father and the Melbourne Age newspaper reported he said in Serbian: "Long live Russia." Spectators are banned from having Russian or Belarusian flags at the Grand Slam after Ukraine's ambassador to Australia and New Zealand, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, demanded action when they were seen among the crowd last week.
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