Russia attacks Sievierodonetsk wasteland

The Sievierodonetsk wasteland is currently the main target of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian forces are managing to defend part of the city. 

A memorial for children killed by Russian forces in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk.

Photo: EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

Ukrainian forces have been resisting Russia's intense assault on the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk on Tuesday.

Both Ukraine and Russia have confirmed that Russia now controls approximately 40% of the city.

Russia's separatist allies have admitted that the assault is taking longer than expected.

Source: Reuters

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