Russia intensifies attacks on key cities in eastern Ukraine, seizes territory
Kyiv, UkraineReuters Ukraine on Monday acknowledged difficulties in fighting in the east of the country as Russian forces captured territory along a frontline river and intensified pressure on two key cities ahead of an EU summit expected to welcome Kyiv’s bid to join the bloc. The Governor of the Luhansk region, scene of the heaviest […]
Ukraine struggles to evacuate civilians from devastated eastern city
Kyiv, UkraineReuters Ukraine said its forces were still trying to evacuate civilians from embattled Sievierodonetsk on Tuesday after Russia destroyed the last bridge to the city, Moscow’s main target in its battle for control of eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian forces were holding out against the Russians after ground changed hands several times over the past few […]
Russian shelling triggers fire in eastern city of Sievierodonetsk – Governor
Kyiv, UkraineReuters Russian shelling of the Azot chemical plant in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk ignited a big fire on Saturday after a leak of tonnes of oil, the regional governor said, as the battle for the city raged on. In neighbouring Donetsk province, Russian media reported that a huge cloud of smoke could […]