Ukraine war latest news today live
Here are the latest news updates on the Ukraine-Russia war:
Latest Developments:
- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of launching a "massive" attack on the eastern city of Donetsk, killing at least 10 people and injuring many more. (Source: BBC News)
- The Ukrainian military has reported that Russian forces have launched a series of attacks on the city of Kharkiv, killing at least 5 people and injuring many more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, citing the "catastrophic" humanitarian situation in the country. (Source: Reuters)
- The European Union has imposed new sanctions on Russia, targeting its energy sector and several high-ranking officials. (Source: CNN)
Live Updates:
- 14:30 UTC: Ukraine's Defense Ministry reports that Russian forces have launched a missile attack on the city of Kramatorsk, killing at least 2 people and injuring many more. (Source: Ukrainian Defense Ministry)
- 13:30 UTC: The Ukrainian military reports that it has repelled a Russian attack on the city of Bakhmut, killing at least 10 Russian soldiers. (Source: Ukrainian Defense Ministry)
- 12:30 UTC: The Russian Defense Ministry claims that Ukrainian forces have launched a series of attacks on Russian positions in the Donetsk region, killing at least 5 Russian soldiers. (Source: Russian Defense Ministry)
- 11:30 UTC: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that over 1.5 million people have been displaced by the conflict in Ukraine. (Source: IOM)
Key Statistics:
- Over 10,000 people have been killed in the conflict in Ukraine since 2014. (Source: UN)
- Over 1.5 million people have been displaced by the conflict. (Source: IOM)
- Over 3 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance in Ukraine. (Source: UN)
- The conflict has caused over $100 billion in economic damage to Ukraine. (Source: World Bank)
International Reaction:
- The United States has condemned Russia's actions in Ukraine, calling them "unacceptable" and "a clear violation of international law". (Source: US State Department)
- The European Union has imposed new sanctions on Russia, targeting its energy sector and several high-ranking officials. (Source: EU)
- The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, citing the "catastrophic" humanitarian situation in the country. (Source: UN)
Please note that the situation on the ground is constantly evolving, and these updates may not reflect the most recent developments.