The Latest Breaking News from Sloviansk

Russia Shows Grad Multiple Launch Rocket System Unleashing Salvo Before Hastily Changing Location

The BM-21 Grad was first designed in the 1960s in the Soviet Union.

Zenger · Jul 8, 2022

Ukrainian Flag Flies Over Snake Island Once More After Shelling Forces Russia To Abandon It

New, graphic video images show the Ukrainian flag flying once more over Snake Island in the Black Sea after Russian troops were forced to abandon it.

Zenger · Jul 8, 2022

Helicopter And Plane Belonging To Putin Ally Seized And Gifted To Ukrainian Armed Forces

A helicopter and an airplane belonging to Viktor Medvedchuk and his family have been seized by Ukrainian authorities and handed over to the Armed Forces.

Zenger · Jul 8, 2022

Russia warns humanity at risk if West seeks to punish it over Ukraine

KYIV/KRAMATORSK, Ukraine: Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said attempts by the West to punish a nuclear power such as Russia for the war in Ukraine risked endangering humanity, as the near five-month conflict leaves cities in ruins and thousands homeless.

Bangkok Post · Jul 7, 2022

Putin says Ukraine is heading for 'tragedy,' Kramatorsk city prepares its defence

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday accused the West of decades of aggression towards Moscow and warned that if it wanted to attempt to beat Russia on the battlefield it was welcome to try, but this would bring tragedy for Ukraine.

Reuters · Jul 7, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war update: what we know on day 134 of the invasion

Russian attacks intensify in Donetsk; civilians continue to flee from Sloviansk as Moscow’s forces press towards the eastern Ukrainian city

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2022

Nearly 9m people have fled Ukraine since Russian invasion, says UN

Refugee agency releases figure as Donetsk governor urges people to leave after more civilian deaths

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2022

Ukraine evacuates civilians from Sloviansk as Russian troops advance

The evacuation of civilians from the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk continued Wednesday as Russian troops pressed towards the city in their campaign to control the Donbas region. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time, GMT+2.

France 24 · Jul 6, 2022

Putin’s forces have made ‘genuine headway’ after capturing Lysychansk, say western officials – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2022

Ukraine battles to push back Russian advance in northern Donetsk

Ukraine has so far staved off any major Russian advance into the north of its Donetsk region, but pressure is intensifying with heavy shelling on the city of Sloviansk and nearby populated areas, the Ukrainian military said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jul 6, 2022