Russia attacked the Ukrainian president's hometown and other targets with suicide drones on Sunday, and Ukraine took back full control of a strategic eastern city in a counteroffensive that has reshaped the war.
Ukrainian servicemen drive a tank on the way to Siversk, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams
“As of 12:30 p.m. Lyman is cleared fully. Thank you to our militaries, our warriors,” Zelenskyy said in a video address. In the latest major development, Ukrainian forces encircled Russian troops holding the hub of Lyman in the east, forcing the Russians to withdraw in what the British military described as a “significant political setback” for Moscow. Taking the city paves the way for Ukrainian troops to potentially push farther into territory Russia has occupied.
In his nightly address Saturday, Zelenskyy said: “Over the past week, there have been more Ukrainian flags in the Donbas. In a week there will be even more.”
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia withdraws troops from city, Ukraine reclaims areaOn the edge of Kyiv, Ukraine, is Hostomel Animal Shelter, where Americans are heading to the frontlines to rescue animals from the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. TSoufiBurridge has more.
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin formally annexes occupied Ukrainian regionsNEW: President Zelenskyy says Ukraine is applying for 'accelerated accession' to NATO in the wake of Putin annexing occupied regions into Russia.
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia accused of shooting civilian convoy, killing 22JUST IN: Russian forces have withdrawn their troops from the once-occupied Ukrainian city of Lyman as Ukraine's eastern counteroffensive recaptures more territory, Russia's Tass and RIA news agencies said citing the Russian defense ministry.
Read more »
US hits Russia with sanctions for annexing Ukrainian regions; Zelenskyy seeks quicker NATO membershipLive Russia-Ukraine updates: U.S. hits Russia with new sanctions after Putin illegally annexes parts of Ukraine; Zelenskyy accelerates NATO application.
Read more »
US hits Russia with sanctions for annexing Ukrainian regions; Zelenskyy seeks quicker NATO membershipLive Russia-Ukraine updates: U.S. hits Russia with new sanctions after Putin illegally annexes parts of Ukraine; Zelenskyy accelerates NATO application.
Read more »