Eastern city of Sievierodonetsk increasingly in danger of being encircled as Ukraine’s foreign minister says his country ‘badly’ needs multiple launch rocket systems to match Russian firepower
"Fierce battles" are taking place around Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials, as Russian forces intensify efforts to take full control of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions. Follow live news updates here.
Russian forces are advancing from multiple directions on the twin cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk. Ukrainian-controlled cities in the Luhansk region have come under relentless bombardment.
Fighting for the eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk continues with Russian forces conducting assault operations on Saturday, Ukraine's military said on Sunday. Russia’s defence ministry said the…
Ukrainian troops there say they find themselves in a pivotal moment. A Russian assault on the strategically important city of Severodonetsk could force them to withdraw, Ukrainian officials have said....
Russian troops are reported to have entered the city of Sievierodonetsk amid heavy resistance. Meanwhile, Ukraine's president is set to address European leaders at a special EU summit. Follow DW for the latest.
Regional governor describes 'very difficult' situation in Severodonetsk, one of several important urban hubs in Russia's path to capturing entire Luhansk region
Russian military forces continue their push in eastern Ukraine. They are making headway into the key city of Severodonetsk and threatening the neighboring town of Lysychansk. Dan Rivers of Independent Television News was just there and has our report.
