The war in Ukraine: what you need to know
Last: This weekend, officials in eastern Ukraine’s Luhansk region urged residents to evacuate immediately, with the intensification of the bombing amid Russia’s shift to the east of the country. Luhansk Governor Serhiy Hayday said on Saturday that there were “far fewer people” ready to evacuate after a rocket attack on the city. Station At least 52 people were killed and 98 wounded.
Turning east could prove, away from Ukraine’s largest city A challenge to the Ukrainian forces And useful for Russian forces, which Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, noted last week as being more adept at fighting in rural areas. Meanwhile, Russia has appointed General Alexander Dvornikov, who commanded Russian forces in Syria, to oversee its war on Ukraine, a senior US official confirmed Saturday. His appointment marks the first time a single commander has taken control of the operation in Ukraine, which has faltered amid low morale.
Fighting: Russian forces continue to launch sporadic attacks On civilian targets in a number of Ukrainian cities. Ukrainian prosecutors have taken Detailed testimony from the victims to investigate in Russian war crimes.
Weapons: Ukraine uses weapons such as Javelin anti-tank missiles And Switchblade “Kamikaze” Drones, provided by the United States and other allies. Russia used a file set of weapons Against Ukraine, some of which have drawn the attention and concern of analysts.
In Russia: Putin has shut down the flow of information within Russia War is not even called war. the last Russia’s independent newsletter has suspended operations.
Pictures: Post photographers have been on the ground since the start of the war – Here are some of their most powerful works.
How you can help: Here are some of the ways those in the United States can do it Help support the Ukrainian people Beside What do people donate around the world?.
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