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Ukraine is stepping up its operations to recapture occupied territory as Russian forces continue attempts to advance in the east. Ukraine is trying to push back Russian forces in the south whilst Russian troops continue to advance in the east.
Here are the latest developments:Here are the latest developments:
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of shelling the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant President Zelensky has warned Russia of a "powerful response" to any attacks timed to coincide with Ukraine's Independence Day on Wednesday
In the east, Russian forces are trying to advance in Donetsk Russian forces are attacking positions south of Izyum
Ukrainian forces have been attempting to retake territory in Kherson Tensions are particularly high following a string of explosions and attacks in Russian-occupied Crimea
A small number of vessels carrying grain have left the port of Odesa
Clashes in the southClashes in the south
In recent days, Ukraine and Russia have accused each of shelling the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in the south of the country. Ukrainian forces are continuing attempts to push back Russian troops around the southern city of Kherson.
According to some reports, the plant has been used by Russian forces for storing explosives and ammunition. Online footage has shown explosions around the Antonivskiy bridge which has come under repeated attack since 19 July.
The boss of Ukrainian state nuclear power company Enerhoatom says 500 Russian soldiers are at the site, and Russia has positioned rocket launchers there. The bridge is a major connection between Kherson city and the eastern side of the Dnieper River.
Also in the south, Ukraine has been trying to take back territory in Kherson using new long-range artillery to target bridges across the Dnipro River. Reports suggest that Ukrainian forces are using US-supplied Himars multiple rocket launchers in the area.
According to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), two recent attacks on the Antonivskiy Bridge have left Russian troops "virtually cut off". Russian forces have also conducted multiple assaults around Kherson and Mykolaiv, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
Kherson was the first city in Ukraine to be taken by Russian forces after their invasion in February. The MoD said its loss would "severely undermine Russia's attempts to paint the occupation as a success". Russian and Ukrainian sources continue to report shelling close to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
To the west of Kherson city, a recent Russian attempt to advance east of Mykolaiv city was repulsed by Ukrainian forces. Britain, France, Germany and the US have welcomed a deal - approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday - to allow UN inspectors to visit the plant at a future date.
In the southern port of Odesa, which has remained under Ukrainian control throughout the conflict, a small number of vessels have been allowed to leave carrying grain, after an agreement was reached with Russia. In the southern port of Odesa, a small number of vessels have been allowed to leave carrying grain, after an agreement was reached with Russia.
Under the deal, Russia agreed not to target ports while grain was in transit, while Ukraine pledged to guide cargo ships through waters that have been mined. On Sunday, Russian forces said they had successfully destroyed an ammunition store in the city, and artillery strikes by Russian forces in Odesa are ongoing, according to the ISW.
Despite Russian missile strikes on the port in Odesa less than 24 hours after the deal was signed, ships are continuing to transport Ukrainian cargo. In Crimea, Russian forces and installations have been targeted by Ukrainian drone strikes in recent days.
The Russian-appointed regional leader in Crimea said a Ukrainian drone targeting Russia's Black Sea fleet in the city of Sevastopol was shot down on Saturday.
Despite the fighting, the area has been popular with some Russian tourists.
Russia edging forward in eastRussia edging forward in east
Russian officials have said their forces are fighting for the "complete liberation" of the Donbas, which broadly refers to Ukraine's eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, where Russian-backed separatists held significant territory before the invasion.Russian officials have said their forces are fighting for the "complete liberation" of the Donbas, which broadly refers to Ukraine's eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, where Russian-backed separatists held significant territory before the invasion.
Russian forces now control all of the Luhansk region and they are continuing to make small advances in the Donetsk region. Russian forces now control all of the Luhansk region and they are continuing to make advances in the Donetsk region.
Having captured the strategically important cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk in recent weeks, Russian troops are now focussing the efforts in the region on the nearby cities of Siversk and Bakhmut. Russian troops have been conducting limited ground attacks in the area south of Izyum in recent days.
However, according to Ukrainian officials Russia's offensive in the east has been hindered in recent weeks by movement of its troops to defend Kherson from an expected Ukrainian counter-offensive. ISW analysts say that these are "spoiling", or disruptive attacks and not a coherent attempt to advance.
Russian attacks have also been reported around Bakhmut, south of Kramatorsk, and to the north of Donetsk city, with continued shelling and reconnaissance by Russian drones on long stretches of the line of contact.
Western weapons boost UkraineWestern weapons boost Ukraine
President Volodomyr Zelensky has called on Western countries to send Ukraine more weapons, telling a recent meeting of Nato that his forces needed "much more modern systems" to help them "break the Russian artillery advantage". Western shipments of heavy weaponry - such as US Himars multiple rocket launch systems - have made it to the front line in recent weeks, allowing Ukraine to attack from greater range.
Several Western shipments of heavy weaponry - such as US multiple rocket launch systems - have made it to the front line in recent weeks, allowing Ukraine to attack from greater range. Retired British Army officer General Sir Richard Barrons told the BBC that he had no doubt that the arrival of "some western weapons has made a difference" to the Ukrainian side.
Retired British Army officer General Sir Richard Barrons told the BBC that he had no doubt that the arrival of "some Western weapons has made a difference" to the Ukrainian side. On Friday, the US announced a new $775 million (£655m) package of military aid to Ukraine, including reconnaissance drones to help target artillery.
He said Ukraine's new longer-range weapons had forced Russia to "reorganise how they operate" but he warned that there was "still a long way to go" in the conflict. With much of the fighting concentrated in a punishing artillery duel around key positions, many analysts say that improving the accuracy of Ukrainian strikes could be decisive in some areas.
The MoD believes that Russia's use of pyramidal radar reflectors near the recently damaged bridges in Kherson reflects "the threat Russia feels from the increased range and precision of Western-supplied systems".
What military equipment is the world giving Ukraine?What military equipment is the world giving Ukraine?
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February, but Ukrainian forces retook large areas around Kyiv in early April after Russia abandoned its push towards the capital.Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February, but Ukrainian forces retook large areas around Kyiv in early April after Russia abandoned its push towards the capital.
Areas in the west of the country, including Lviv, have seen missile attacks but no attempt by Russian forces to take and occupy ground.Areas in the west of the country, including Lviv, have seen missile attacks but no attempt by Russian forces to take and occupy ground.
The Russians have suffered heavy losses since the invasion began and significant quantities of Russian weaponry have also been destroyed or captured.The Russians have suffered heavy losses since the invasion began and significant quantities of Russian weaponry have also been destroyed or captured.
By David Brown, Bella Hurrell, Dominic Bailey, Mike Hills, Lucy Rodgers, Paul Sargeant, Alison Trowsdale, Tural Ahmedzade, Mark Bryson, Zoe Bartholomew, Sean Willmott, Sana Dionysiou, Joy Roxas, Gerry Fletcher, Jana Tauschinsk, Debie Loizou, Simon Martin and Prina Shah.By David Brown, Bella Hurrell, Dominic Bailey, Mike Hills, Lucy Rodgers, Paul Sargeant, Alison Trowsdale, Tural Ahmedzade, Mark Bryson, Zoe Bartholomew, Sean Willmott, Sana Dionysiou, Joy Roxas, Gerry Fletcher, Jana Tauschinsk, Debie Loizou, Simon Martin and Prina Shah.
About these mapsAbout these maps
To indicate which parts of Ukraine are under control by Russian troops we are using daily assessments published by the Institute for the Study of War with the American Enterprise Institute's Critical Threats Project.To indicate which parts of Ukraine are under control by Russian troops we are using daily assessments published by the Institute for the Study of War with the American Enterprise Institute's Critical Threats Project.
To show key areas where advances are taking place we are also using daily updates from the UK Ministry of Defence and BBC research.To show key areas where advances are taking place we are also using daily updates from the UK Ministry of Defence and BBC research.
The situation in Ukraine is fast moving and it is likely there will be times when there have been changes not reflected in the maps.The situation in Ukraine is fast moving and it is likely there will be times when there have been changes not reflected in the maps.