Ukraine poses a great risk of its front lines collapsing on the battleground. Ukrainian troops are trying to buy time, they are hunkering down in the trenches and trying to dodge Russia's high value artillery weapons. Watch in for more details!

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Kyiv expects to receive its first F-16 fighter jets from its Western allies in June-July. Ukraine has sought US-made F-16 fighter jets to help it counter Russia’s air superiority for more than two years of war. Watch in for more details!

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Russian forces launched an armoured ground attack on Friday near Ukraine’s second city of Kharkiv in the northeast of the country and made limited gains. Watch in for more details!

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The Indian-origin economist said that economies are reevaluating their trading partners based on economic and national security concerns following disruptions such as Covid-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Economists have dubbed this phenomenon 'trade fragmentation'. She said that trade fragmentation is much more costly this time around, compared to the cold war. That's because the goods trade to GDP ration stood at just 16% at the start of the cold war. That ratio now stands at 45%. Higher the ratio, lesser is the trade.

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Russia said that sending NATO troops into Ukraine would potentially be extremely dangerous, and Moscow was closely watching a Ukrainian petition that called for such an intervention. Watch in for more details!

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Ukrainian attacks in and around the western Russian city of Belgorod have injured at least eight people, Russian authorities said Thursday. Watch to know more.

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The European Union is considering expanding its sanctions against Russia to target the country's Liquefied Natural Gas industry. This move comes after 13 rounds of previous sanctions, with concerns that Russia's fossil fuel revenue remains a significant financial lifeline.

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Russian forces are advancing, taking the frontlines deeper into the Ukrainian territory. Ukrainian soldiers are scrambling in order to build fortified defence lines and to fend-off Russian attacks. Now according to reports, Russia wants to make use of the interval from now till the US military aid reaches the frontlines to gain as much advantage as it can. Mohammed Saleh speaks to Prof. David Dunn, Professor of International Politics, the University of Birmingham.

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Speeches by Ukraine's President Zelensky and Robert Metsola, the president of the European Parliament were interrupted as air raid sirens were sounded in the Ukrainian capital. Watch in for more details!

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday (May 9) sacked the head of his country's State Security Administration (UDO). The step was taken days after Kyiv officials said that a Russian plot aimed at assassinating Zelensky was foiled.

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The Group of Seven foreign ministers are meeting on the Italian resort island of Capri, with the agenda topped by calls Wednesday for targeted new penalties against Iran over its attack on Israel and greater aid to Ukraine to combat Russia's war.

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The European union is considering expanding its sanctions against Russia to target the country's liquefied natural gas industry. This move comes after 13 rounds of previous sanctions, with concerns that Russia's fossil fuel revenue remains a significant financial lifeline.

EU sanctions to hit Russia's revenue from fossil fuels

Russian missiles and drones targeted roughly a dozen Ukrainian energy infrastructure assets on Wednesday, causing major damage to three Soviet-era thermal power plants and widespread blackouts, according to officials. Watch to know more.

Russia's biggest airstrike in weeks, dozen Ukrainian energy infrastructure facilities hit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy replaced the commander of his special forces on Thursday, the second time in half a year that he has changed the head of the unit which operates in Moscow-occupied territories.

The dismissal of Colonel Serhiy Lupanchuk and appointment of Brigadier General Oleksandr Trepak in his place was announced in two decrees on the president's website that provided no explanation for the move.

Since 2014, Trepak has been actively participating in defence operations in east Ukraine against Russian-backed separatists. He was engaged in leading the push to repel the Russian assault on Donetsk airport, one of the biggest operations back then.

The Ukrainian military's chain of command has been changed at different levels since February when Zelenskiy replaced his top commander, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, with then-ground forces commander Oleksandr Syrskyi in a major shake up.

At the time, Zelenskiy said a new military leadership was taking control of the armed forces and promised to "reboot" the system by bringing in experienced commanders who understood the daily needs of the troops.

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The shakeup came at an uncertain time for Ukraine with Russian troops beginning to advance in the east, taking advantage of shortages of Ukrainian manpower at the front as well as dwindling stocks of artillery shells.

In a separate decree on Thursday, Zelenskiy also reappointed Dmytro Hereha as commander of the army's support forces, a post he was dismissed from without any explanation in March.

Lupanchuk was appointed to lead the special forces last November following the sudden dismissal of his predecessor Viktor Horenko.

Horenko's dismissal was seen at the time as a sign of a growing rift between Zelenskiy and his then top commander who was fired months later.

The special forces do not have a public profile, but are thought to have been involved in Ukraine's most ambitious operations in Russian-held areas and in particular the peninsula of Crimea.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy replaced the commander of his special forces on Thursday, the second time in half a year that he has changed the head of the unit which operates in Moscow-occupied territories.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy replaced the commander of his special forces on Thursday, the second time in half a year that he has changed the head of the unit which operates in Moscow-occupied territories. The dismissal of Colonel Serhiy Lupanchuk and appointment of Brigadier General Oleksandr Trepak in his place was announced in two decrees on the president's website that provided no explanation for the move. Since 2014, Trepak has been actively participating in defence operations in east Ukraine against Russian-backed separatists. He was engaged in leading the push to repel the Russian assault on Donetsk airport, one of the biggest operations back then. The Ukrainian military's chain of command has been changed at different levels since February when Zelenskiy replaced his top commander, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, with then-ground forces commander Oleksandr Syrskyi in a major shake up. At the time, Zelenskiy said a new military leadership was taking control of the armed forces and promised to "reboot" the system by bringing in experienced commanders who understood the daily needs of the troops. Also read: Ukraine says foiled Russian plot to assassinate President Zelensky, two colonels detained The shakeup came at an uncertain time for Ukraine with Russian troops beginning to advance in the east, taking advantage of shortages of Ukrainian manpower at the front as well as dwindling stocks of artillery shells. In a separate decree on Thursday, Zelenskiy also reappointed Dmytro Hereha as commander of the army's support forces, a post he was dismissed from without any explanation in March. Lupanchuk was appointed to lead the special forces last November following the sudden dismissal of his predecessor Viktor Horenko. Horenko's dismissal was seen at the time as a sign of a growing rift between Zelenskiy and his then top commander who was fired months later. The special forces do not have a public profile, but are thought to have been involved in Ukraine's most ambitious operations in Russian-held areas and in particular the peninsula of Crimea.

Zelenskiy replaces special operations chief for second time in six months

Ukraine war: Russia's massive airstrike hits Ukraine's power grid

Ukrainian air attack on Russia's Belgorod region injured eight people and damaged scores of residential buildings and cars, the governor of the region bordering Ukraine said on Thursday (May 9).

An 11-year-old girl was injured and taken to the hospital, according to Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod.&nbsp;

He reported on the messaging app Telegram that the attack also damaged around 34 apartments in 19 buildings and about 30 vehicles in the city.

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Russia's air defence systems destroyed 15 rockets launched from the RM-70 Vampir system, and one drone over the region, stated Russia's defence ministry.

Three drones were also downed over Russia's Kursk region and two over the Bryansk region, the ministry said in a statement. All regions border Ukraine.

However, there was no immediate comment from Ukraine. Kyiv has often said that destroying military, energy and transport infrastructure inside Russia undermines Moscow's overall war efforts.

Russia's attacks on Ukrainian power plants

A day earlier, Russia launched more than 70 missiles and drones on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The overnight Russian attacks&nbsp;caused a deficit in the grid system. Hydropower and thermal power plants were damaged in the attack. Ukraine warned of possible power shutdowns across the country, Ukraine's grid operator Ukrenergo said on Wednesday.

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The state power operator Ukrenergo also said it was limiting supplies across the country. It said in a statement, "Ukrenergo's dispatch centre is forced to limit power supply to industry and business from 18:00 to 23:00. The scope of the restrictions will be distributed evenly among all regions."

Russia claims to have taken control of two more frontline villages

Meanwhile, Moscow claimed to have taken control of two more frontline villages. Russian forces have increased attacks on land and from the skies with Ukrainian troops struggling more than two years into the war.&nbsp;

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In the latest development, officials said that a Russian air attack hit a school stadium in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv on Wednesday. The strike injured at least four children and three adults.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Russia's attack "deliberate, calculated and sneaky."

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

Ukrainian air attack on Russia's Belgorod region injured eight people and damaged scores of residential buildings and cars, the governor of the region bordering Ukraine said on Thursday (May 9).

Ukrainian air attack on Russia's Belgorod region injured eight people and damaged scores of residential buildings and cars, the governor of the region bordering Ukraine said on Thursday (May 9). An 11-year-old girl was injured and taken to the hospital, according to Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod. He reported on the messaging app Telegram that the attack also damaged around 34 apartments in 19 buildings and about 30 vehicles in the city. Also read: UK to expel Russian defence attache who it claims is ‘undeclared military intelligence officer’ Russia's air defence systems destroyed 15 rockets launched from the RM-70 Vampir system, and one drone over the region, stated Russia's defence ministry. Three drones were also downed over Russia's Kursk region and two over the Bryansk region, the ministry said in a statement. All regions border Ukraine. However, there was no immediate comment from Ukraine. Kyiv has often said that destroying military, energy and transport infrastructure inside Russia undermines Moscow's overall war efforts. Russia's attacks on Ukrainian power plants A day earlier, Russia launched more than 70 missiles and drones on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The overnight Russian attacks caused a deficit in the grid system. Hydropower and thermal power plants were damaged in the attack. Ukraine warned of possible power shutdowns across the country, Ukraine's grid operator Ukrenergo said on Wednesday. Also read: Berlin senator struck on head amid concerns over rise in violence against German politicians The state power operator Ukrenergo also said it was limiting supplies across the country. It said in a statement, "Ukrenergo's dispatch centre is forced to limit power supply to industry and business from 18:00 to 23:00. The scope of the restrictions will be distributed evenly among all regions." Russia claims to have taken control of two more frontline villages Meanwhile, Moscow claimed to have taken control of two more frontline villages. Russian forces have increased attacks on land and from the skies with Ukrainian troops struggling more than two years into the war. Also read: ‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukrainian power plants limits supplies across nation In the latest development, officials said that a Russian air attack hit a school stadium in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv on Wednesday. The strike injured at least four children and three adults. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Russia's attack "deliberate, calculated and sneaky." Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Eight injured in Ukrainian attacks on Russia's Belgorod, says governor

Russia commemorates its 79th “Victory Day” military parade celebrating its win over Nazi Germany in WWII. This parade comes days after the Putin took oath as President for the fifth time as the war with Ukraine rumbles on into a third year. WION's Shivan Chanana discusses Russia's strong posturing against the west with sputnik political analyst Dmitry Babich, joining from Moscow. Due to security measures, and internet jammers owing to the parade, Mr. Babich could only join via the phone line.

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With the Russia Ukraine war being marked by drone deployment of unprecedented scale, Ukraine now claims it is producing the same number of deep strike drones as Russia.

Russia-Ukraine war | Ukraine: Producing same number of deep strike drones as Russia

Russia stages its main annual Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square marking victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two. President Vladimir Putin expected to make an address at the event, with leaders of Kazakhstan, Laos, Guinea-Bissau, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Turkmenistan, and Cuba joining the Russian president in reviewing the parade.

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Russia has been flaunting tanks and armoured vehicles seized from Ukraine. These are American and German advanced weaponry. Among them are US Abrams tanks & German leopard tanks. These are among the latest weaponry from West's arsenal. But now US is worried that Russia could use these military hardware to learn about them and can also reverse engineer them.

Russia-Ukraine War: How Ukraine war helping Russia get US secrets

Russians are flocking to see a new exhibition in Moscow of NATO military hardware that was captured by Russian forces in Ukraine. The monthlong open-air exhibition features more than 30 vehicles captured in the Ukraine war. Watch the story to know how us fears that these weapons could be used by Russia to learn about western secrets.

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Ukraine’s security services said on Tuesday that they had foiled a Russian plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelensky and other top military and political figures. Two Ukrainian colonels accused of participating in the plot have been arrested on suspicion of treason. Watch in for more details!

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