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Ukraine claims one of the most significant victories of the war as Russia retreats from key city

The advance made by Ukrainian troops has taken Moscow by surprise, writes Kim Sengupta in Kyiv

The Independent UK

Ukrainian forces 'capture' strategic town of Izyum as forces take Russia by surprise

Russia has reportedly lost ground in its invasion of Ukraine with the defenders embarking on a rapidly advancing counteroffensive. The key strategic town of Izium appears to have been liberated

Daily Mirror

Kyiv urges travel ban on Russians as Moscow steps up assault in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine's president called on the West to impose a blanket travel ban on Russians, an idea that has found support among some European states but angered Moscow, which pressed on with a fierce military offensive in eastern Ukraine.

Reuters

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The Ukrainian fighters standing in Russia’s way on eastern front

Barely a kilometre from Russian positions defending the captured eastern city of Izium, Ukrainian and foreign fighters hunker in a dank basement. Artillery rains down on them most nights, shaking loose the plaster and filling the air with dust.

Reuters

Missiles hit gasworks in eastern Ukraine - regional governor

Several Russian missiles hit a gasworks in the Izium district in eastern Ukraine, Kharkiv region governor Oleh Synehubov said on Saturday.

Reuters

Moscow’s war in Ukraine could take years, Stoltenberg says –as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

Russian forces renew bid to advance south of Ukraine's Izium, Britain says

Russia has probably renewed its efforts to advance south of Ukraine's eastern city of Izium in the last 48 hours, Britain's defence ministry said on Saturday.

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Russian forces targeting south of Izium - UK defence update

Russian forces have increased their efforts to advance to the south of the town of Izium in eastern Ukraine, likely wanting to secure further options in the region, a British military update said on Thursday.

Reuters

Ukrainian fighters 'evacuated from steel plant in Mariupol'

Ukraine's military said on Tuesday it was working to evacuate all remaining troops from their last stronghold in the besieged port of Mariupol, ceding control of the city to Russia after months of bombardment. The evacuation likely marked the end of the longest and bloodiest battle of the Ukraine war…

France 24

Ukrainian force begins evacuating from last Mariupol stronghold

Troops holed up in the last Ukrainian stronghold in the besieged port of Mariupol began evacuating on Monday, appearing to cede control of the once prosperous city to Russia after months of bombardment.

Reuters

Front lines shift in Donbas as Ukraine mounts counteroffensive

KYIV, Ukraine: The front lines in the Ukraine war had shifted on Sunday as Russia made some advances in the fiercely contested eastern Donbas region and the Ukrainian military waged a counteroffensive near the strategic Russian-held city of Izium.

Bangkok Post

Battle rages for Ukrainian region of Donbas

Russia pummelled positions in the east of Ukraine on Sunday, its defence ministry said, as it sought to encircle Ukrainian forces in the battle for Donbas and fend off a counteroffensive around the strategic Russian-controlled city of Izium.

Reuters

Turkey says it is ready to discuss NATO membership with Finland, Sweden

Turkey voiced readiness Saturday to discuss Finland and Sweden's plans to join NATO, despite accusing them of habouring "terrorist organisations". "A big majority of the Turkish people are against the membership of those countries who are supporting PKK terrorist organization ... but these are the issues that we need to…

France 24

Timeline: Week 11 of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera recaps key events during week 11 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Timeline: Week 10 of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera recaps key events of week 10 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Britain says Russia deploys 22 battalion tactical groups near Izium

Russia has deployed 22 battalion tactical groups near Ukraine's eastern city of Izium in an effort to advance along the northern axis of the Donbas region, Britain said on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Russia’s push into eastern Ukraine comes amid fears of a protracted war

Analysis: The Kremlin’s mounting offensive comes as Boris Johnson and Jens Stoltenberg say war could last for years

The Guardian - UK

Russia increasing speed of attack in south-east, says Ukraine

Towns along strategic frontline road linking Kharkiv to Izium are focus of attack, say officials

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Timeline: Week nine of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera recaps key events during week nine of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Ukrainians brave Russian-mined cemetery to mourn the dead

The handmade sign on the gate warns "The cemetery is mined. Danger." but residents of the formerly occupied town of Trostyanets in northern Ukraine still come to visit the fresh graves of family killed in the war.

The Independent UK

Ukraine news – live: Sunken warship crew seen for first time as Russia declares window for Mariupol surrender

The billionaire businessman has two steel plants in the city that has been wrecked by war

Al Jazeera

Ukraine braces for new Russian assault in the east

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asks for weapons donations, as Russia makes advances in Izium and Mariupol.

The Independent UK

Beleaguered Ukrainian town of Izium ‘at breaking point’ after constant Russian attack: ‘No one to bury dead’

The town is under ‘relentlessly bombardment’ and on the ‘brink of a humanitarian disaster’

Asharq Al-Awsat

35,000 Civilians Evacuated from Ukrainian Cities on Wednesday, Says Zelensky

At least 35,000 civilians were evacuated from besieged Ukrainian cities on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. In a video address late Wednesday, the Ukrainian leader said three humanitarian corridors had allowed residents to leave the cities of Sumy, Enerhodar and areas around Kyiv. He said he hoped the evacuations would…

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