Claims and counter-claims rage on as Russia and Ukraine continue shelling amid rescue operations in the flood-hit Kherson region as 600 square kilometers of Kherson is under water. Another area of focus here is the Zaporizhzhia known as the area of the critical nuclear power plant, well let's take a look.

Fighting rages in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia

Russia and Ukraine are struggling to contain the effects of one of the biggest humanitarian crises unleashed due to the war, the breach of the key Ukrainian Dam. It has triggered a massive flood downstream. At least seven people have already died in the flood affected areas and the political blame game is on more in our next report.

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In a rare acknowledgment of losses, Russia says 71 of its soldiers were killed while thwarting a Ukrainian counter-offensive. The admission came from none other than the Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu. Russian Defense Ministry also released a video of the incident where tanks could be seen coming under attack from aerial positions.

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A key dam in Kherson, on the banks of the Dnipro river. That's the latest casualty in the Russia-Ukraine war. The dam was blown up less than 24 hours ago and this has sent a torrent of floodwaters into the warzone. Here is a complete breakdown of the breach that has opened the floodgates of suffering and blame game. The dam explosion has transformed the front lines. It comes just as Ukraine gets ready to launch a long-awaited counteroffensive to drive Russian troops from its territory.

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Ukraine's much-awaited counter-offensive has apparently begun but Russia claims to have thwarted it for now. Then there were reports of disunity in the Russian lines with Russia's Wagner group claiming to hold a Russian soldier captive on the other hand hundreds of civilians continue to flee Russia's Belgorod region.

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Hundreds of people were evacuated from settlements along the southern stretch of Ukraine's Dnipro River on Tuesday after water burst through the breached Nova Kakhovka dam, submerging streets, and town squares. Looking downstream, Russia controls the left bank of the Dnipro and the dam itself, and Ukraine holds the right bank. Each side has blamed the other for causing the damage that triggered the latest crisis in the conflict. Water has been used as a weapon in the war for a long. Is the same strategy at play in Ukraine?

An age-old war tactic at play behind Ukraine dam breach? Dynamics of using water as a weapon in war

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Millions of litres of water burst through a gaping hole in a Russian-controlled dam on Tuesday, flooding a swathe of the war zone in southern Ukraine, threatening scores of villages and cutting off water supplies.

Major dam breached in Southern Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war updates

Several blasts were heard in the Kyiv region signaling air defence systems hitting the target. This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declaring that Kyiv is ready to launch its much anticipated counter offensive against russia. In an interview to wall street journal, Ukraine's President Zelensky suggested a significant attack in the near future, further reiterating his faith in Ukraine’s victory.

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of seeking to frighten Russia after drones hit Moscow's high-rises as the drones struck in and around Moscow. The US said that it does not support attacks inside Russia.

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The Russia-Ukraine war has been a wake-up call for European countries alerting them to the reality that defense capabilities are highly crucial. Denmark's government has announced it will triple its defense budget over the next 10 years by investing 21 billion US Dollars on it. Denmark currently spends 1.38 percent of its GDP on defense it now intends to reach the NATO goal of spending two percent of gross domestic product on the military by 2030.

Denmark to triple its defence budget to meet NATO commitments

Russia unleashed waves of air strikes on Kyiv overnight in what officials said appeared to be the largest drone attack on the city since the start of the war, as the Ukrainian capital prepared to celebrate the anniversary of its founding on Sunday.

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Is there a definite sign of fatigue setting in on the 15-month-old Russia-Ukraine war? A number of actors are pushing to secure a negotiated settlement to the conflict that has been raging on for more than 15 months while China has offered to broker peace and send its special Envoy Denmark too has shown an eagerness to bring the warring sides to the table. According to a new report in an Italian daily, the G7 countries are also preparing for a situation where the warring actually warning sides get back to the negotiating table.

Russia-Ukraine war: G7 preparing 'security guarantees' for Kyiv

Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks on Moscow on Tuesday, according to Russia, whose defence ministry said all were destroyed approaching the city. Drones hit several buildings in Moscow, forcing some people to evacuate their homes. Two people sought medical assistance following the drone attack on the Russian capital.

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Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko has fallen critically ill mysteriously following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. While the cause of his declining health is yet to be identified Lukashenko's political rival has now pointed a finger at the Kremlin alleging that the leader has been poisoned. The opposition presidential candidate in Belarus, Valery Tspekalo, took to Twitter and made a number of claims about Lukashenko's condition.

Lukashenko was poisoned by the Kremlin, alleges Belarus opposition leader

Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko was rushed to a Moscow hospital after meeting Vladimir Putin, according to a Belarusian opposition leader.

Belarus president 'rushed to hospital' minutes after holding meeting with Putin

Several Nations have stepped up their aid to Ukraine this not only includes providing weapons but also training its pilots on the use of F-16 fighter jets. Kyiv has said that it needs these Jets to resist the Russian invasion the support comes amid an intensified offensive by Moscow. The U.S approved sale of an air defense system and other related equipment to Ukraine worth 285 billion dollars.

Russia-Ukraine war: Netherlands and Norway extend support to Ukraine

Russia has warned Ukraine that it will respond with extreme harshness to all future incursions. This came after it made fresh-sabotage allegations against Ukraine in the aftermath of a cross-border raid in Belgorod region. Meanwhile several Nations have stepped up support to keep as it faces an intensified offensive by Moscow. Russia says that it has ended an attack on its warship in Turkish Waters. Russian defense Ministry made the claim blaming it on Ukraine and said that the Russian vessel had been tasked with guarding pipeline infrastructure in Turkish Waters.

Kyiv accused of another sabotage attempt in Turkish waters

An attack took place in Russian Belgorod Oblast region after midnight on Monday, leaving eight people injured. The region's Governor initially blamed the attack on a Ukrainian sabotage group. However a Ukrainian media report citing military intelligence said that two Russian opposition groups had carried out the attack with Zelensky further assuring that Kyiv had nothing to do with the attack.

Attacks in Russian border region of Belgorod, 8 injured

The United States has imposed several sanctions on Russia. It has put limits to Moscow’s access to weapons, computer chips, aircraft parts, and other products that are needed to fuel its economy and the war against Ukraine. But it seems the US-made technology is flowing to Russia despite sanctions.

Russia successfully evading western technology sanctions

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