Ukraine strikes bridge linking Crimea to mainland in blow to Russia’s supply lines
The Chonhar bridge hit overnight is one of just a handful of access roads to Crimea, which is linked to the Ukrainian mainland by a narrow isthmus.
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Ukraine counteroffensive going ‘slower than desired,’ Zelenskyy says: report
Though small, Ukraine’s advances are the biggest by its forces since November as they push into heavily fortified and mined Russian-held areas.
Ukraine says it has retaken 8 villages from Russian forces in 2 weeks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he would continue talks with western allies to get weapons and ammunition supplies to troops as soon as possible.
African leaders to meet with Ukraine, Russia presidents in bid to end war
China has also been working on a peace proposal, but it appears to have few chances of success as the warring sides appear no closer to a cease-fire.
Ukraine reports small gains in early stages of long-awaited counteroffensive
Russia has yet to face this kind of onslaught, but its unconvincing battlefield performance in the 15 months since its full-scale invasion has led to frequent changes in command.
Ukraine dam collapse makes humanitarian crisis ‘hugely worse’: UN official
Undersecretary-General Martin Griffiths said an “extraordinary” 700,000 people are in need of drinking water and warned of global impacts on food security.
Ukraine says its GDP fell 10.5% in 1st quarter of 2023
Ukraine’s economy shrank by about one-third last year following the full-scale Russian invasion. This year a slight growth is expected by the government and analysts.
Ukraine says it could lose millions of crops after dam collapse
Ukraine said the flooded land would require a full agro-ecological assessment of the soil condition and in most cases special soil restoration methods would need to be applied.
Russia blames Ukraine for Moscow drone attack, Kyiv bombardment continues
Russian air defenses stopped eight drones converging on Moscow, officials said Tuesday, in an attack that authorities blamed on Ukraine.
Canada and other G7 nations announce new sanctions on Russia
Leaders of G7 countries released a joint statement reaffirming their support for Ukraine and announcing further sanctions on Russia.