Russian troops continue to bomb cities in Ukraine. It is unclear whether this is the expected major offensive in the Donbass. Meanwhile, Moscow reports that Mariupol is under Russian control. The developments in star-Live blog.
Russian troops are advancing in Ukraine, but the feared major offensive could be yet to come. On Thursday night there were reports of Russian shelling from several Ukrainian cities. However, according to Ukrainian sources, most of Luhansk is already under Russian control. According to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, the Russian military has taken control of the embattled port city of Mariupol in southeastern Ukraine.
The most important thing about the Ukraine war on Thursday, April 21, at a glance:
- Shelling reported from several locations in Ukraine
- Frederiksen and Sánchez visit Zelenskyj in Kyiv
- Ukrainian police find bodies with signs of torture in Borodyanka
Kyiv: Four buses with civilians have left Mariupol
STERN 15_22 school bags Ukraine 8.31
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