Kiev: After conquering Luhansk in eastern Ukraine, Russia wants to fully annex Donetsk province. A new Russian offensive began in Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, where Ukraine has a military presence in Donetsk. According to reports, around a quarter of a million people are waiting to be evacuated following widespread bombing has started in the area. One person was killed in the attack in Kramatorsk. Many people were injured.
Meanwhile, NASA says Russia already controls 22 percent of Ukraine’s agricultural land. According to satellite images, the Russian occupation is in the eastern and southern regions of the country. With this, Russia has also gained control over wheat, barley, corn, sunflower etc. produced here.
In another incident, Ukraine raised its flag on Snake Island, which was previously occupied by Russia, and renewed attacks. Russian warplanes attacked Ukrainian forces in the city.