Only few hundred residents remain in Ukrainian border town amid Russian assault
Vovchansk’s pre-war population of 17,000 had dwindled to just 2,500 before Russia renewed its ground assault last week.
Vovchansk’s pre-war population of 17,000 had dwindled to just 2,500 before Russia renewed its ground assault last week.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said ‘fierce battles’ are taking place near the border in eastern and north-eastern Ukraine.
Ukrainian journalists reported that Russian troops had taken over villages on the border of the Kharkiv region.
Oleksandr Pielieshenko joined Ukraine’s armed forces in the first days of Russia’s invasion, authorities said.
Ocheretyne has been a target for Russian forces in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine.
Experts have predicted that Russian forces ‘will likely make significant tactical gains’ in the coming week.
Dzhumokhon Kurbonov, a citizen of Tajikistan, is accused of providing the attackers with means of communication and financing.
Ukraine’s air force said on Saturday that Russia had launched 34 missiles against Ukraine overnight.
The Red Roses have blazed a trail through the Guinness Women’s Six Nations by averaging almost 10 tries a game.
England can claim a sixth consecutive Guinness Women’s Six Nations title when they face France on Saturday.
The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favour of the package of 61 billion US dollars (£49.3 billion) in aid for Ukraine.
A crowd of 48,778 watched the Red Roses plunder 14 tries against Ireland.
The Red Roses amassed 14 tries in front of 48,778 fans at Twickenham.
The Scottish Government confirmed it is ditching the goal to cut emissions by 75% by 2030.
Vital assistance for Kyiv’s war effort is stuck in US congress.