Thousands flee NE Ukraine, Russia claims capture of several villages
Sunday, 12 May 2024 Thousands of civilians escape as Russia's ground attack intensifies in northeast Ukraine, leading to the retreat of Ukrainian units and surrender of territory to Russian forces. Intense battles and civilian exodus reported in the Kharkiv region. Russian forces advance from multiple directions targeting settlements. Western supplies awaited to counter ammunition shortages.
On the day preceding 'Victory Day' festivities, Russia claimed new territorial gains in Ukraine, announcing the capture of two more villages.
In an exclusive interview with AFP, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that Russia wants to attack Kharkiv. Russia began its offensive on May 10, forcing thousands of people to flee their..
In an exclusive interview with AFP, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that Ukraine only has twenty-five percent of the air defence needed to defend itself. Russia began its offensive on May..
In an exclusive interview with AFP, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that Russia's offensive in the Kharkiv region this month may only be a "first wave", and Russian troops could aim for the..
Sunday, 12 May 2024
![Russian troops want to attack city of Kharkiv says Ukraine's Zelensky [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240518/1375800590-Russian-troops-want-to-attack-city-of-Kharkiv.jpg)
![Zelensky says Ukraine has 25 percent of needed air defence [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240518/1375795522-Zelensky-says-Ukraine-has-25-percent-of-needed.jpg)
![Zelensky warns Russian offensive only in its 'first wave' [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240518/1375792956-Zelensky-warns-Russian-offensive-only-in-its-first.jpg)
