Russia’s war on Ukraine has entered its tenth day, and the Ukrainian army has announced that Russian forces have begun to cordon off the capital, Kyiv and Kharkiv – the second largest city in the country – to besiege them. The mayor of Mariupol also confirmed that the Russians are besieging the city on the Sea of Azov in southern Ukraine.
These developments come at a time when a Western intelligence official said that the Russians are ready to bomb Ukrainian cities until they surrender.
In parallel, the Kyiv authorities confirmed that military reinforcements from allied countries would be distributed to the fronts, while Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmyal accused the Russian army of bombing hospitals and schools.
Here are the latest developments in Russia’s war on Ukraine on its tenth day:
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Ukrainian media: battles are taking place in the streets of Sumy
24 minutes ago
Ukrainian News Agency, citing the Ministry of Defense: Russian forces targeted the city of Brovsk in the Donbass region with cluster bombs
33 minutes ago
American weapons
The Washington Post, citing a government report, said that the United States had boosted its military aid to Ukraine when the possibility of a Russian invasion became clearer.
The newspaper added that the Biden administration sent Stinger anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine for the first time, and the Pentagon also provided Ukrainian fighters with weapons and equipment for urban combat.
52 minutes ago
US and Western officials expect Russia to increase the frequency and force of its attacks on Ukrainian population centers
53 minutes ago
Russian mercenaries
CNN quoted a US official as saying that Washington believed that about 200 Russian mercenaries had been killed in the war on Ukraine.
He added that Russia is preparing to deploy up to 1,000 additional mercenaries to Ukraine in the coming days and weeks to support faltering Russian units.
The American official also expressed his belief that the performance of the Russian mercenaries was poor due to the effectiveness of the Ukrainian resistance.
two hours ago
Ukrainian news agency:
- Military reinforcements from allied countries will be distributed to the fronts.
- The Ministry of Roads and Infrastructure ensures the arrival of military aid through safe roads.
- Agency for the Ukrainian Foreign Minister: Ukraine relies on the continuous aid of its allies.
two hours ago
Agence France-Presse on the mayor of Mariupol: Russian forces are besieging the city.
two hours ago
The New York Times, on the authority of US officials:
- Western sanctions aim to create domestic pressure on Putin to stop the invasion of Ukraine.
- Escalation of sanctions against Moscow happened much faster than expected.
3 hours ago
European Command in the US Army:
- B-52 bombers conducted Friday exercises with the German and Romanian armies.
- Training with allies enables us to build a strategy to meet global challenges.
- Joint training ensures the superiority of NATO’s defensive strength.
4 hours ago
Prime Minister of Ukraine: We appeal to the European Union and the Atomic Energy Agency to send peacekeeping forces to the Zaporozhye plant.
4 hours ago
“CNN” (CNN) A Western intelligence official: We believe that Russia now appears ready to bomb Ukrainian cities until they surrender.
Ukrainian Chief of Staff: Russian forces began to cordon off Kyiv and Kharkiv to besiege them.
4 hours ago
The Washington Post: Russian forces are rapidly advancing towards Kyiv from the east, and could attack the city within the next 24 hours.
The Washington Post: Ukrainian forces repelled a Russian attack on the town of Gostomel, 32 km northwest of Kyiv.
4 hours ago
The White House: Biden discussed, during his meeting with his Finnish counterpart, the importance of the open door policy adopted by NATO.
The White House: Biden discussed, during his meeting with his Finnish counterpart, efforts to provide security and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.
4 hours ago
Ukrainian Prime Minister:
- Russia is increasingly committing criminal acts, bombing hospitals and schools.
- Our resistance must be coordinated on all fronts.
- We work 24 hours a day, and we have two tasks, the first of which is to provide what is needed for our armed forces.
4 hours ago
US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee: A delegation of House members will visit the Polish-Ukrainian border.
4 hours ago
Associated Press on Democratic and Republican lawmakers: Washington delays providing intelligence information to Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Associated Press, citing two sources: The Office of the Director of National Intelligence issued a classified directive to place limits on how quickly information is shared.
4 hours ago
The American company “Bar Pacific” announces the suspension of all purchases of Russian crude oil for its refineries in the state of Hawaii.
American “Bar Pacific” company: The decision to suspend purchases of Russian crude oil came due to the current geopolitical events.
