From 7h ago 10.38 BST Ukraine gains foothold in strategic south-eastern village, minister says Ukraine said on Tuesday its troops had entered the strategically important south-eastern village of Robotyne, a potentially significant advance in its counteroffensive against Russia. Hanna Maliar, Ukraine’s deputy defence minister, said Ukrainian soldiers were organising the evacuation of civilians, but were still coming under fire from Russian forces. For all victims of all crimes under international law committed by its forces in Ukraine, Russia must provide full and adequate reparation. Before the war in Ukraine, Butkevych led a Ukrainian NGO helping refugees find protection in Ukraine. His unit was later captured on the frontline by Russian forces, according to Amnesty International.

Source: The Guardian August 22, 2023 16:35 UTC