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Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia is annexing four regions of Ukraine. Ukrainian forces have taken back more territory following Russia's annexation of Ukraine's four regions.
Here are the latest developments:Here are the latest developments:
At a ceremony in Moscow, Mr Putin announced Russian's annexation of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia Ukrainian troops have broken through Russian defences in the southern Kherson region
The formal process, which will see these areas incorporated into the Russian Federation, will happen over the coming days In Donetsk, Ukrainian forces are pushing east, having taken the town of Lyman
Reports suggest more than 20 civilians have been killed in a Russian attack on a civilian convoy in Zaporizhzhia Russia is annexing four regions: Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson
There is intense fighting around Lyman in the east of the country Moscow's "partial mobilisation" of reservists is continuing
It follows a "partial mobilisation" of about 300,000 reservists to reinforce Russian troops in Ukraine Ukrainian breakthrough in the south
Annexation of four regions Ukrainian troops have broken through Russia's defences on the west bank of the Dnieper River in Kherson.
Four regions of Ukraine, that are partially or almost completely occupied by Russia are being annexed by the Russian Federation. On Tuesday, reports suggested that they had advanced about 30km (20 miles) and were approaching the village of Dudchany.
It follows self-styled referendums in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, held between 23 and 27 September. Ukraine has been attacking Russian positions in Kherson in recent weeks, targeting Russian transportation and logistics facilities in the area.
The so-called referendums were condemned as a sham by Ukraine and many western countries. They have also attacked bridges, ferries and pontoons, attempting to make Russian positions on the west side of the river unsustainable, and thereby force a withdrawal.
It is thought that the annexations will allow Russia to claim that continued Ukrainian counter-attacks on the four regions constitute an attack on sovereign Russian territory. Ukraine makes breakthrough in south against Russia
In an address to the Russian people, Mr Putin said his country had "various weapons of destruction" to defend Russia, and would "use all the means available to us", adding: "I'm not bluffing." Also in the south, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has called for the demilitarisation of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
The annexations follow a "partial mobilisation" of about 300,000 Russian reservists. Russian and Ukrainian sources have accused each other of shelling close to the plant, which is Europe's biggest nuclear facility.
Mr Putin has acknowledged mistakes in the call-up process, with some people who should not have been called up being sent to Ukraine. On Monday, Russia released the director of the plant, Ihor Murashov.
He was detained on Friday and it is understood that he will not be allowed to return to the facility.
Russia's military took over the power station in early March, but it is still being operated by Ukrainian staff.
Intense fighting in the eastIntense fighting in the east
Ukrainian troops have been pushing forward around Lyman in the east of the country, in recent days. Ukrainian troops took control of the key logistical hub of Lyman in Donetsk on Saturday.
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) says they have "likely nearly completed the encirclement of the Russian grouping" in the area and have cut critical Russian ground lines of communication. They are now pushing further east towards the region of Luhansk.
Analysts say a defeat for Russia in Lyman would be a major set-back. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) says they have "made substantial gains" in the area.
Russian forces have been trying to push forward in Bakhmut, to the south of Lyman, but reports suggest they have been repelled by Ukrainian troops. Russian reports suggests their next target may be the city of Kreminna.
Analysts say the loss of Lyman is a major set-back for Russia.
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Russian forces have been trying to push forward in Bakhmut, but reports suggest they have been repelled by Ukrainian troops.
The latest fighting follows a major Russian defeat in the east.The latest fighting follows a major Russian defeat in the east.
Ukraine says it recaptured 6,000 sq km (2,317 sq miles) of territory from Russia in early September, when it forced back Russian units in the Kharkiv region.Ukraine says it recaptured 6,000 sq km (2,317 sq miles) of territory from Russia in early September, when it forced back Russian units in the Kharkiv region.
Russian troops withdrew from the key towns of Izyum and Kupiansk, saying that the retreat would allow its troops to "regroup".Russian troops withdrew from the key towns of Izyum and Kupiansk, saying that the retreat would allow its troops to "regroup".
Both towns were major logistical hubs for Russian forces in Donbas.Both towns were major logistical hubs for Russian forces in Donbas.
Mr Putin has said that Russian forces were fighting for the "liberation" of Donbas, which broadly refers to Ukraine's eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, where Russian-backed separatists held significant territory before the invasion. Annexation of four regions
Attack on civilian convoy in the south Four regions of Ukraine, that are partially or almost completely occupied by Russia are being annexed by the Russian Federation.
On Friday, Ukrainian officials said at least 23 people had been killed in a Russian attack on a civilian convoy in the city of Zaporizhzhia. It follows self-styled referendums in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, held between 23 and 27 September.
Dozens more are reported to have been injured in the rocket attack as people were preparing to travel to Russian-occupied areas of the Zaporizhzhia region to pick up relatives and deliver humanitarian aid. President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia will use "all the forces and resources" it has to "liberate" the four regions.
Ukraine has continued to attack Russian positions near Kherson, targeting Russian transportation and logistics facilities in the area. In an address to the Russian people, Mr Putin said his country had "various weapons of destruction", adding: "I'm not bluffing."
Reports suggest Ukrainian troops have made gains at several locations on the Russian front line in recent weeks. The annexations follow a "partial mobilisation" of about 300,000 Russian reservists.
They have also attacked bridges, ferries and pontoons, attempting to make Russian positions on the west side of the Dnieper River unsustainable, and thereby force a withdrawal. Mr Putin has acknowledged mistakes in the call-up process, with some people who should not have been called up being sent to Ukraine.
Also in the south, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has called for the demilitarisation of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. According to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), this number could be further bolstered by another 120,000 as part of the routine autumn conscription cycle, set to begin on 1 November.
Russian and Ukrainian sources have accused each other of shelling close to the plant, which is Europe's biggest nuclear facility.
Shelling continued on Wednesday, damaging one of the plant's power units.
Russia's military took over the power station in early March, but it is still being operated by Ukrainian staff.
Western weapons boost Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed for more funding and equipment to retain the areas retaken from Russia.
Western shipments of weaponry are being used heavily by Ukrainian forces.
Early in the conflict Ukraine used primarily Warsaw Pact munitions, which they had been using for several decades.
But many units have now made the transition to Nato standard equipment, including artillery and ammunition.
Multiple launch rocket systems such as the US-made Himars have been used in both Kharkiv and Kherson, according to the ISW.
What military equipment is the world giving Ukraine?
Mr Zelensky says: "Our main goal is to de-occupy our whole territory."
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.