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The Latest Breaking News from Donbas

Zelenskiy says Russian troops intend to capture the city of Zaporizhzhia – as it happened

This live blog is now closed, you can find our latest coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war here

The Guardian - AU

Zelensky says Ukraine’s forces ‘holding out’ but outnumbered in Severodonetsk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said “we’re holding out” in the flashpoint eastern city of Severodonetsk but said of Russian forces there that “there are more of them and they are stronger”. Zelensky's remarks came after he met with frontline troops in neighbouring Lysychansk on Sunday.

France 24

UK to supply high-precision long-range rocket launchers to Ukraine

Multiple-launch system to help Ukraine fight back against Russian artillery in eastern Donbas region

The Independent UK

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Disaster for Vladimir Putin as 11th general killed in bloody war with Ukraine

Major-General Roman Kutuzov was the chief of staff of the 29th Combined Arms Army and his vehicle was ambushed by Ukrainians and he died in a fight in Donbas, say sources

Daily Mirror

‘I believe in our army’: life in Donbas as the frontline creeps closer

Living conditions getting steadily worse as Moscow continues to concentrate its firepower on Ukraine’s east

The Guardian - UK

Russia claims to have targeted western-supplied tanks in Kyiv airstrikes

Putin warns of more strikes if deliveries continue, as Ukrainian railways chief says ‘no such tanks’ were at targeted plant

The Guardian - UK

Kyiv regains ground in Kherson after strengthening positions around the city

While Russian forces are fighting a merciless battle to take the Donbas, Kiev is strengthening its positions in other parts of the country. This is illustrated in the north of Kherson, the city taken by Moscow at the beginning of its invasion of Ukraine. Our reporters Jonathan Walsh and Amar…

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy mocks Russia’s military as key areas recaptured

UKRAINE claims it has recaptured part of key territory in Donbas region with Russian troops suffering from exhaustion and low morale.

The National (Scotland)

Ukraine counterattack recaptures parts of Sievierodonetsk in Donbas

Russians ‘suffering huge losses’, region’s governor claims, amid heavy fighting

The Guardian - UK

Momentum shifts in Ukraine war as Russia advances in the Donbas

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine — Haggard faces stare blankly from inside minivans ferrying survivors from towns and villages bludgeoned by Russian armor. Ukrainian ambulances carry the wounded and dead from the battlefield, sharing the road with rumbling tanks.

Los Angeles Times

Ukraine news – live: Several blasts rock Kyiv amid anger over Macron’s ‘don’t humiliate Russia’ remark

It follows a period of relative calm in the Kyiv and its suburbs.

The Independent UK

Russia puts more strength behind 'creeping' Ukraine advance

Reinforced Russian troops backed by airstrikes are pummeling a portion of eastern Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russia ‘suffering huge casualties’ as troops retreat: Ukraine

Ukraine says it has recaptured a chunk of the factory city of Severodonetsk, the focus of Russia’s offensive in Donbas.

Al Jazeera

Russian air strikes failing ‘to have meaningful impact’ on war but causing ‘widespread destruction’, says UK

The MoD reported that there has been widespread collateral and civilian damage in the Donbas

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Reuters

Russian air activity remains high over Donbas -UK military intelligence

Britain's defence ministry said on Saturday that Russian air activity remains high over Ukraine's Donbas region with Russian aircraft carrying out strikes using both guided and unguided munitions.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine Says It Pushes Back Russian Troops in Battlefield City

Ukraine said on Saturday it had recaptured a swathe of the battlefield city of Sievierodonetsk, in a rare counter-offensive against Russia's main assault force that had been steadily advancing in the east. The Ukrainian claim could not be independently verified and Moscow said its own forces were making gains there.

France 24

As it happened: Kyiv says it has regained ground in Severodonetsk; Russia reports Ukrainian retreat

Luhansk's local governor said on Saturday some progress had been made in pushing back Russian forces in the Donbas region. Meanwhile, Russian authorities reported that some Ukrainian military units were withdrawing from the strategic eastern city of Severodonetsk. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded on our liveblog. All…

The Guardian - AU

US supports international inquiry into war crimes in Ukraine – as it happened

Local governor says Ukrainian military has ‘pushed back’ Russian forces in battle for control of the city

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The Independent UK

Kremlin says Russia will continue war in Ukraine until ‘all goals are achieved’

Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson claims partial success but insists war will go on

The Guardian - AU

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

100 days of Vladimir Putin’s war; fight for Sievierodonetsk as eastern city becomes key war aim for Moscow; a closer look at Biden’s pledge to send high-tech rocket systems

The Guardian - UK

Russian troops pound Donbas as Ukraine war enters 100th day

Moscow has seized about a fifth of Ukrainian territory since its invasion and vows to continue ‘until all goals are achieved’

The Independent UK

Russia may be in Ukraine to stay after 100 days of war

When Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine in late February, the Russian president vowed his forces would not occupy the neighboring country

Axios

The first 100 days of war in Ukraine could be just the beginning

Russia is making steady progress in the Donbas region.

Radio France Internationale

Arms manufacturers are winning after 100 days of war in Ukraine

Friday 3 June marks day 100 of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Moscow’s troops managed to occupy large stretches of the eastern Donbas region and secured a land bridge from Crimea. But Ukrainian troops have held their ground in the rest of the country, largely helped by weapons from the West.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukrainians Hold Out as Russia Storms Eastern City on War’s 100th Day

Russian forces advanced deep into the ruined eastern factory city of Sievierodonetsk, but Ukrainian troops were still holding out on Friday as Russia's assault on its neighbour entered its 100th day. Ukraine's defense minister said his troops were already training in Europe to operate new, advanced missile systems pledged this…

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