Russian forces are struggling to overcome the challenges posed by #Ukraine's terrain, forces largely tied to road networks and demonstrated a reluctance to conduct off-road manoeuvre. Destruction of bridges by Ukr forces played key role in stalling Rus advance - UK Defence Intel
Russian troops captured an Ukrainian ammunition storage in #Kherson
Saratov, #Russia. Despite #US claims Russia not sending reinforcements, there are quite a few videos showing equipment on the move in the last days.
Russian military equipment on a train moving from Gomel, #Belarus towards Rechitsa today
At least ten people killed due to Russian shelling in #Chernihiv (blurred version). According to the regional administration, at least 500 civilians killed since the start of the Russian invasion.
#Ukraine has rejected proposals pushed by #Russia for it to adopt a neutral status comparable to Austria or Sweden, saying talks with Moscow to end fighting should focus on "security guarantees" - AFP
#Russia is sending multiple convoys from South Ossetia to fight in #Ukraine
Putin says the operations is going "according to plan", reiterated the claim that the #US is trying to cover up traces of bio-military development in #Ukraine
#US National Security Adviser Sullivan and the secretary of the Russian Security Council Patrushev held a phone call today to discuss situation around #Ukraine
Putin says if Russian troops acted only in Donbas, this would not lead to the elimination of the threat, a new front line would lie there
Ukrainian troops shot down Russian helicopter Ka-52 near #Mykolaiv,
BREAKING: Drama Theater in the center of #Mariupol, where hundreds of residents were taking shelter was hit by a Russian bomb. No information on casualties so far.
Meanwhile, according to TASS, Putin says "Special operation in #Ukraine will be completed"
Russian tanks firing in the streets of #Mariupol today. There is massive destruction and a high number of civilian casualties.
Massive destruction in #Mariupol after heavy Russian attacks on the city
Over 1500 people were killed during the siege of #Mariupol so far according the mayorβs office. Electricity, gas and water supplies are out of service.
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Large convoy of Russian military equipment in Melitopol. Next to the Z marking, you can see many vehicles with a an hourglass shape marking.
Russian Ministry of Defense claims they will declare a ceasefire in #Mariupol and #Volnovakha today in order to open "humanitarian corridors" for the evacuation of civilians
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Last night, #Ukraineβs Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant spokesman said Russian troops are shelling Europe's largest nuclear power plant. A fire broke out but has since been extinguished.
Footage of direct fire at a building at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant last night. Russian forces say the plant is under their control.