Kyiv: Russia has stepped up its offensive in Ukraine in retaliation for Finland and Sweden’s attempts to join NATO. Russia launched a series of air and ground attacks in the Donbass region yesterday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selensky has said that the Donbass is hell, with widespread destruction of civilians and the killing of civilians. Heavy shelling ravaged every house in Sverdlovskaya. It was not even possible to count how many people died.
Russia, meanwhile, has said it will seize Luhansk, which is controlled by Russian allies. Seriously wounded soldiers were evacuated from Mariupol, where the deadliest attack took place. It is not clear what the situation of others is. It is estimated that 1700 people surrendered. Russia claims 2,000 people have surrendered.
Meanwhile, Western nations are trying to get more aid to Ukraine. The G7 countries have agreed to provide an additional $ 9.5 billion in aid. The U.S. has provided $ 4 billion in aid. The European Union will provide $ 9.5 billion in loans. The U.S. has also begun moving to supply missiles to destroy Russian warships blocking food aid to Ukraine. Germany will supply tanks and Howitzer guns.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimates that the total number of refugees worldwide has crossed 8.4 million, including 6 million who fled Ukraine and 8 million who were made homeless within the country.
English Summary: Russia intensifies Ukraine offensive