Since Ukraine launched a counter-offensive in early June Kyiv has now urged its civilians in areas near the front lines close to the northeastern town of Kup'yans'k to evacuate. This has come about as Russia is ramping up its assault to recapture the lost land in the conflict. Meanwhile, in Kyiv's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, the front-line town of Orikhiv has seen some of the fiercest fighting in recent weeks.

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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: The Ukraine-Russia war has reached 500 days, and there are concerns about the threat to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

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While the situation in Moscow is tense three people were killed and others wounded in Kyiv early on Saturday after the first strikes were reported from several parts of Ukraine. The Ukrainian authorities also reported explosions in the eastern city of Kharkiv their defense systems have been put to work in Ukrainian Capital as the city was rocked by Russian strikes.

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Ukraine's much-anticipated counter-offensive is of course underway and it seems to be dealing a fair bit of a hand for the war-stroke nation something that even NATO has acknowledged. Yet, there is no end in sight for the back and forth between the two sides and the cost of the hundreds of lives that are in fact, being lost on the battlefield.

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Russia strikes again in Ukraine this time the target was Odesa. An overnight air raid and missile attacks heeled people in Odesa and the same number in the Donetsk region. This is even as Ukraine claims its counter-offensive is making strong inroads in Odesa.

Overnight Russian strikes in Odesa and Donetsk | Russian-Ukraine war

Russia strikes again in Ukraine this time the target was Odesa. An overnight air raid and missile attacks heeled people in Odesa and the same number in the Donetsk region. This is even as Ukraine claims its counter-offensive is making strong inroads in Odesa. Watch to know more in this interview with Lt. Colonel (Retd) Glen Grant who was the former Advisor to the Defence Minister of Ukraine.

Ukraine's counter-offensive intensifies | Russia-Ukraine war

Even though it is Russia and Ukraine who are fighting the war every bullet fired in that warzone is provided by the West predominantly the United States. Russia has been questioning the West and accused them of fueling the war. The US pumps billions of dollars worth of weapons to Ukraine. It is an open secret that goes beyond just protecting Ukraine. Take a look to know more.

Does the US know how Kyiv is using their weapons? | Russia-Ukraine war