The Latest Breaking News from Oleksandr Syrskyi

Putin thanks North Korea for support ahead of visit; Russian missile strike injures 22 in Poltava region. What we know on day 846

Kyiv says its forces were continuing to strengthen their defensive lines in the area

Russia conducted an array of aerial attacks on Ukraine with cruise missiles, drones and ballistic missiles, Ukraine’s air force said Thursday, while the chief of the army said Russia is increasing its troop concentration in the Kharkiv region where Moscow’s forces have made significant advances in a spring offensive

Ukraine has built up an ‘ammunition reserve’ to blunt Russian advances

Ukrainian president admits his army lacks enough troops and has only 25% of the air defences it needs as Russia advances in the north-east. What we know on day 815

Ukrainian commander admits his forces are on the back foot as Russia claims to have taken more villages

‘Difficult but not catastrophic’ situation as Russians press for gains before US resupply of Kyiv’s forces. What we know on day 796

Capture would give Russians a high-ground advantage for further advance through Donetsk region. What we know on day 782

Ukraine’s Col Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi says Russia has intensified armoured assaults as battles rages over village near Bakhmut. What we know on day 781

International Atomic Energy Agency warns about safety after Russia says Ukrainian drone detonated at nuclear power plant

Ukrainian leader issues starkest warning yet of air defence weapons running out; Russian attack kills eight in eastern city. What we know on day 774