At least 18 people killed after a Russian missile struck a busy shopping centre in central Ukraine; western leaders promise to support Kyiv for ‘as long as it takes’
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Russian forces are being increasingly hollowed out, have degraded combat effectiveness and only achieved tactical success at Sieverodonetsk despite fielding the core elements of six different armies, according to the UK ministry of defence.
The latest British intelligence report reads:
Ukrainian forces continue to consolidate their positions on higher ground in the city of Lyschansak, after falling back from Sieverodonetsk.
Ukrainian forces continue to disrupt Russian command and control with successful strikes deep behind Russian lines.
We stand united with Ukraine in mourning the innocent victims of this brutal attack. Indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians constitute a war crime. Russian president Putin and those responsible will be held to account.
Today, we underlined our unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of the Russian aggression, an unjustified war of choice that has been raging for 124 days.”