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Ukraine war in maps: Tracking the Russian invasion after six months Ukraine war in maps: Tracking the Russian invasion after six months
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Ukraine is trying to push back Russian forces in the south whilst Russian troops continue 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:
President Zelensky has warned Russia of a "powerful response" to any attacks timed to coincide with Ukraine's Independence Day on Wednesday Ukraine's military says it has broken through Russia's first line of defence in the occupied Kherson region
Russian forces are attacking positions south of Izyum Russian forces are continuing efforts to make advances in the Donetsk region
Tensions are particularly high following a string of explosions and attacks in Russian-occupied Crimea A UN inspection team should reach the embattled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant later this week
Clashes in the southClashes in the south
Ukrainian forces are continuing attempts to push back Russian troops around the southern city of Kherson. Ukrainian forces say they have broken through Russia's first line of defence in parts of the occupied region around the southern city of Kherson.
Online footage has shown explosions around the Antonivskiy bridge which has come under repeated attack since 19 July. But Moscow, which has controlled the area since March, says Ukrainian troops suffered heavy losses and that the operation has been a failure.
The bridge is a major connection between Kherson city and the eastern side of the Dnieper River. The claims by both Ukraine and Russia have not been independently verified but they follow weeks of Ukrainian attacks aimed at cutting off Russian forces in the region.
Reports suggest that Ukrainian forces are using US-supplied Himars multiple rocket launchers in the area. On Tuesday, senior US officials said there had been an "uptick of fighting" in the area but could not confirm whether a counter-offensive had started.
Russian forces have also conducted multiple assaults around Kherson and Mykolaiv, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). And the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said there had been significant fighting at five locations in the past 24 hours.
Russian and Ukrainian sources continue to report shelling close to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Ukraine said it had "destroyed warehouses, weapon accumulations and enemy control points with high precision strikes" and damaged bridges across the Dnieper River making it "possible to cut off the Russian army from the supply of weapons and personnel from Crimea".
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. Russian state news agency Tass reported Russia was using air defence systems in an attempt to fend off Ukrainian attacks in the area.
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. An inspection team from the UN nuclear watchdog should reach Ukraine's embattled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant later this week, the organisation's head has said.
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. Russian and Ukrainian sources have accused each other of shelling close to the plant, which is Europe's biggest nuclear facility.
In Crimea, Russian forces and installations have been targeted by Ukrainian drone strikes in recent days. Russia's military took over the plant in early March, but it is still being operated by Ukrainian staff.
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. The International Atomic Energy Agency's visit - part of a deal approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin on 19 August - will mark an important moment in being able to verify what is happening on the ground.
Despite the fighting, the area has been popular with some Russian tourists. Meanwhile, one of the small number of vessels allowed to leave the southern port of Odesa carrying grain has docked in Djibouti in East Africa.
The MV Brave Commander, which left Ukraine after an agreement was reached with Russia, is carrying 23,000 tonnes of Ukrainian wheat that is bound for neighbouring Ethiopia.
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 advances in the Donetsk region. Russian forces now control all of the Luhansk region and they are continuing efforts to make advances in the Donetsk region.
Russian troops have been conducting limited ground attacks in the area south of Izyum in recent days. Russian forces have conducted limited ground assaults north of Slovyansk, south-east of Siversk, south of Bakhmut, and in western Donetsk Oblast, according to the ISW.
ISW analysts say that these are "spoiling", or disruptive attacks and not a coherent attempt to advance. Ukrainian officials reported that Russian forces withdrew after attempting offensive operations toward Bohorodychne and Dolyna, 24km and 22km north-west of Slovyansk.
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
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.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.
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. On 24 August, the US announced a new $3bn (£2.5bn) package of military aid to Ukraine - the single largest package since Russia's invasion - including anti-aircraft missiles, artillery, counter-drone defences and radar equipment.
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. President Zelensky has appealed for more funding, and has said the monthly cost of defence for Ukraine is about $5bn (£4.1bn).
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.