Latest developments in Ukraine as Russia strikes cities

ET Online

Jul 19, 2022

Bombardment of cities

Russian forces have kept up their bombardment of cities across Ukraine.

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Failed to capture Kyiv

After failing to capture the capital Kyiv, Russia shifted to a campaign of bombarding cement and extending its control of Ukraine.

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Donetsk province

Moscow is planning another assault to capture the last Ukrainian-held pocket of neighbouring Donetsk province.

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More than 3,000 missiles

Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia has fired more than 3,000 cruise missiles and uncountable artillery shells in the span of the last 5 months.

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Sanction on gas

This week could also be pivotal for European countries concerned about the impact of war and sanctions on gas supplies.

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Nord Stream 1

Russia is due to reopen its main natural gas pipeline to Germany, Nord Stream 1, but Europeans are worried Moscow could keep it closed.

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Turning point

Kyiv hopes the war is at a turning point, with Moscow having exhausted its offensive capabilities.

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Destroying Ukraine's artillery

Russian Def Min Sergei Shoigu has ordered the military to concentrate on destroying Ukraine's Western-supplied rockets and artillery.

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Russian communications destroyed

Ukraine reported destroying Russian missile systems, communications, radar, ammunition depots, and armored vehicles in strikes.

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