Russia has stepped up its attacks across Ukraine, striking cities in the east and the west and claiming fresh territorial gains, taking over most of the strategic city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk. Dozens of people have been killed, including children, and many are missing.
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- Russian drone strikes hit Odessa, with emergency services responding to fires and searching for survivors.
- Saporizhia was also attacked, resulting in five deaths and ongoing rescue efforts. 15s
- Dozens were killed in Russian strikes on Ternopil in western Ukraine, with many victims from a single building. 40s
- Moscow claims control of most of Pokrovsk in the east, aiming to use it as a launchpad for further attacks. 1m 4s
- After four years of war, Russia controls nearly 20% of Ukraine's territory as the Ukrainian army faces resource constraints. 1m 19s
