Thousands flee NE Ukraine, Russia claims capture of several villages
Sunday, 12 May 2024 Thousands of civilians escape as Russia's ground attack intensifies in northeast Ukraine, leading to the retreat of Ukrainian units and surrender of territory to Russian forces. Intense battles and civilian exodus reported in the Kharkiv region. Russian forces advance from multiple directions targeting settlements. Western supplies awaited to counter ammunition shortages.
On the day preceding 'Victory Day' festivities, Russia claimed new territorial gains in Ukraine, announcing the capture of two more villages.
Since 2022, after Russia defeated the first NATO trained Ukrainian army in the battles of Mariupol, Severeodonetsk and Lysychansk, Russia switched to an attrition war with a focus on demilitarisation..
In an exclusive interview with AFP, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that Russia wants to attack Kharkiv. Russia began its offensive on May 10, forcing thousands of people to flee their..
In an exclusive interview with AFP, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that Ukraine only has twenty-five percent of the air defence needed to defend itself. Russia began its offensive on May..
Sunday, 12 May 2024
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