LeadStory

What is the latest news on the war in Ukraine?

Asked 1 hour ago

Answer

Ukraine faces fierce battles in Pokrovsk and the southeast, with Russian advances and ongoing strikes on energy infrastructure. Both sides report heavy fighting, evacuations, and increased drone attacks. Ukrainian officials highlight the difficult situation, while Russia claims territorial gains. Power outages and humanitarian challenges persist as the war enters another winter.

Now Playing

Reuters

Ukraine pulls back in southeast village

Reuters · Just In
Reuters
Reuters
Just In
  • Police and humanitarian workers evacuated residents from Huleipole and nearby villages in Zaporizhia due to intensified fighting.
  • Ukraine's military withdrew troops from a southeastern settlement but claims to have stopped further Russian advances. 34s
  • Verified video shows Russian forces entering Pokrovsk, a strategic city dubbed the Gateway to Donetsk. 50s
  • Ukraine reports about 300 Russian soldiers inside Pokrovsk, with ongoing battles between Ukrainian and Russian troops. 1m 37s
  • Russian control of Ukrainian territory has increased to 19.1 percent, up from 18 percent nearly three years ago. 1m 57s
Military & Conflict

References

Ukraine pulls back in southeast village
Icon
Reuters
3 hours ago
Ukraine pulls back in southeast village

Ukraine's military announced Wednesday it withdrew troops from near a southeastern settlement but claims to have halted Russian advances in the area.

Ukraine pulls back in southeast village
Icon
Reuters
3 hours ago
Ukraine pulls back in southeast village

Ukraine's military reported about 300 Russian soldiers inside Pokrovsk and said Moscow has intensified efforts to reinforce troops in recent days.

Ukraine faces a third wartime winter
Icon
DW News
2 days ago
Ukraine faces a third wartime winter

In Ukraine's front-line towns and villages, the war for energy is as relentless as the war for territory, with Russian drones targeting both soldiers and energy workers.

Ukraine faces a third wartime winter
Icon
DW News
2 days ago
Ukraine faces a third wartime winter

Last year, attacks were from planes or artillery, but now 95 percent are from drones, increasing risks for energy workers.

Ukraine and Russia trade overnight strikes on energy facilities
Icon
Euronews
3 days ago
Ukraine and Russia trade overnight strikes on energy facilities

A massive blackout occurred in Kyiv and Kharkiv after Russian overnight strikes targeted Ukrainian energy facilities.

Ukraine and Russia trade overnight strikes on energy facilities
Icon
Euronews
3 days ago
Ukraine and Russia trade overnight strikes on energy facilities

Ukraine retaliated with strikes on Russia's energy sector, targeting a thermal power plant in Voronezh and a combined heat and power plant in Belgorod, cutting power to tens of thousands.

Ukraine locked in a fierce battle to hold the ruined city of Pokrovsk
Icon
France 24
4 days ago
Ukraine locked in a fierce battle to hold the ruined city of Pokrovsk

Moscow claims its soldiers have encircled Pokrovsk, but Ukraine rejected this on Wednesday as fierce battles continue.

Ukraine locked in a fierce battle to hold the ruined city of Pokrovsk
Icon
France 24
4 days ago
Ukraine locked in a fierce battle to hold the ruined city of Pokrovsk

President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the battle for Pokrovsk, describing the situation as difficult, with ongoing enemy assault operations since November 5 involving armored vehicles.

What Are People Asking?