The US welcomes the "agreement in principle" brokered by the UN and Turkey between Russia and Ukraine to allow the safe transport of Ukrainian grain from blocked ports, but is focused on "holding Russia accountable" for implementation and getting grain to the world, @StateDeptSpox said
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry: The United Nations led efforts to reach a grain export agreement
In reaction to Russia's military aggression against Ukraine the EU adopted new sanctions. The related documents are published in the Official Journals L193 and L194
2 year agoAdvisor to the office of President of Ukraine advises Russian troops to leave Kherson now
Kharkiv, Kharkivska Oblast(22:11). Red Alert: aerial threat. Sirens sounding. Take cover now!
2 year agoDestruction in Kramatorsk as result of Russian shelling today
Donetsk Oblast(17:22). Red Alert: aerial threat. Sirens sounding. Take cover now!
Kramatorsk(17:20). Red Alert: aerial threat. Sirens sounding. Take cover now!
Zaporizka Oblast(17:10). Red Alert: aerial threat. Sirens sounding. Take cover now!
2 year agoAs a result of today's shelling two districts of Kharkiv by the Russian troops three people killed, another 23 were injured - Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office
Donetsk Oblast(12:36). Red Alert: aerial threat. Sirens sounding. Take cover now!
At Pivdenny Buh direction Russian army shelled Apostolove, Mykolaivka, Lepetykha, Chervona Dolyna, Murakhivka, Blahodatne, Prybuzke and Lymany with tanks, howitzers and MLRS, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine says in the morning report
At Avdiivka, Novopavlivka and Zaporizhzhia directions Russian army shelled Vesele, Umanske, Kurakhove, Novomykhailivka, Mykilske, Vuhledar, Zolota Nyva, Novopil, Novomayorske, Poltavka, Chervone, Mala Tokmachka, Novoandriivka, Russian aviation conducted airstrikes near Krasnohorivka and Solodke, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine says in the morning report
Russian forces conducting assault actions to seize Vuhlehirsk power station. Clashes continue at Novoluhanske, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine says in the morning report
At Bakhmut direction Russian army shelled Rozdolivka, Bilohorivka, Pokrovske, Nova Kamyanka, Bakhmut, Vershyna, Novoluhanske, Zaitseve, Toretsk and other. Russian aviation conducted airstrikes near Vershyna and Bilohorivka, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine says in the morning report
At Kramatorsk direction Russian army shelled Kramatorsk, Siversk, Hryhorivka, Zvanivka and Spirne, conducting assault actions near Ivano-Daryivka, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine says in the morning report
At Sloviansk direction Russian army shelled Dibrivne, Krasnopillia, Chepil, Adamivka, Hrushivka, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine says in the morning report
At Kharkiv direction Russian army shelled Mospanove, Petrivka, Ruski Tyshky, Bazaliivka, Pechenihy, Tsyrkuny, Pytomnyk, Dementiivka, Korobochkyne, Prudianka, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine says in the morning report
Ukraine devalues its currency by 25% due to war with Russia - central bank
2 people killed, 19 wounded, including a child as result of Russian army shelling in Kharkiv
Russian army shelling Kharkiv. Head of regional administration calls civilians to stay in shelters
Kharkiv(09:29). Red Alert: aerial threat. Sirens sounding. Take cover now!
Zaporizka Oblast(09:00). Red Alert: aerial threat. Sirens sounding. Take cover now!
Kharkiv, Kharkivska Oblast(07:02). Red Alert: aerial threat. Sirens sounding. Take cover now!
Zaporizka Oblast, Dnipro, Dnipropetrovska Oblast(03:48). Red Alert: aerial threat. Sirens sounding. Take cover now!
Donetsk Oblast(03:40). Red Alert: aerial threat. Sirens sounding. Take cover now!
Kharkiv, Kharkivska Oblast(03:26). Red Alert: aerial threat. Sirens sounding. Take cover now!
Mykolaiv, Mykolayivska Oblast(03:07). Red Alert: aerial threat. Sirens sounding. Take cover now!
CIA Director: The total Russian death toll in Ukraine war is estimated at 15,000, and the number of injured is three times higher
Explosions reported in Kharkiv region
Explosions reported in Melitopol'
Josep Borrell: EU Member States agreed to mobilise 5th tranche of military assistance of €500M to further support Ukraine's Armed Forces. EU remains focused and steadfast in its support for Ukraine, together with partners
Kherson: air defence responding to possible missile attack, with some missile hits
2 year agoExplosions at ammunition warehouses in Skadovsk
Kharkiv, Kharkivska Oblast(22:32). Red Alert: aerial threat. Sirens sounding. Take cover now!
Shots and explosions reported in Skadovsk, Kherson region
The U.S. is closely watching Ukraine's expenditure of HIMARs ammunition, which is a greater concern than the number of launchers: Gen. Mark Milley
U.S. has trained 200 Ukrainian troops on HIMARs multiple launch rocket systems: Gen. Mark Milley Weapons are shipped from U.S. within 48 hours of Biden's decision, and on the front lines after two weeks of training
"#Ukraine needs the firepower & the ammunition" to withstand current #Russian artillery barrage, per @SecDef "We understand the urgency" Points to multiple contributions from allies & upcoming pkg from the US to be announced later this week
"The security assistance we are rushing to #Ukraine is making a real difference in real time" per @SecDef at the start of his news conference, following the 4th mtg of Ukraine Contact Group
#Ukraine forces using #HIMARS & "are creating effects that will pay dividends" per @SecDef Defends decision to just provide Ukraine total of 16 so far, & that US "providing them capability as needed," adding getting Ukrainian forces training, ensuring integration key
US sending another 4 #HIMARS - advanced rocket systems - to #Ukraine, per @SecDef at opening of 4th #Ukraine Defense Contact Group Mtg New US rollout of aid later this week, also to include more weapons, ammo (#MLRS, artillery) & equipment
2 year agoExplosions in Enerhodar
US will send four more HIMARS to Ukraine, announces @SecDef
2 year agoRussian army shelled Kostiantynivka
Kharkiv, Kharkivska Oblast(14:48). Red Alert: aerial threat. Sirens sounding. Take cover now!
Russian forces conducted attacks near Novoselivka Druha and Mykilske without success, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine says in the morning report
At Avdiivka, Novopavlivka and Zaporizhzhia directions Russian army shelled Novobakhmutivka, Vuhledar, Novopil, Poltavka, Huliaipole, Kamianske. Russian aviation conducted airstrike near Avdiivka, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine says in the morning report
Clashes ongoing at Berestove, Vershyna and Novoluhanske, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine says in the morning report
At Bakhmut direction Russian forces shelled Berestove, Bilohorivka, Yakovlivka, Pokrovske, Soledar, Bakhmutske, Bakhmut, Vesela Dolyna, Kodema with tanks, artillery and MLRS. Russian aviation conducted airstrikes at Berestove, Yakovlivka, Bakhmut, Vershyna, New York and Pokrovske, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine says in the morning report
At Donetsk direction Russian army shelled Kramatorsk, Sieversk, Serebrianka, Hryhorivka, Verkhniokamyanske, Spirne, Ivano-Daryivka. Russian aviation conducted airstrike near Verkhniokamyanske. Russian forces conducting assault towards Ivano-Daryivka, clashes ongoing, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine says in the morning report
At Sloviansk direction Russian army shelled Dolyna, Krasnopillia, Kostiantynivka, Chepil, Husarivka and Adamivka, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine says in the morning report
At Kharkiv direction Russian army shelled Mospanove, Petrivka, Ruski Tyshky, Bazaliivka, Pechenihy, Tsyrkuny, Pytomnyk, Dementiivka, Korobochkyne and Prudianka, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine says in the morning report
At Siversk direction Russian army shelled Mykolaivka of Chernihiv region, Volfyne, Yastrubyne and Pavlivka of Sumy region, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine says in the morning report
According to occupation authorities in parts of Kherson region Antonivsky bridge could be closed for traffic as significant damaged caused in missile strike this morning
