Ukraine retakes key Kyiv suburb; battle for Mariupol rages

Ukraine war: Ukrainian fightback gains ground west of Kyiv

Authorities in the town of Makariv, near the capital, say Ukrainian flags are flying there again.

Ukraine retakes key part of Kyiv as Russian forces fail to press their advance across Ukraine

Under a 35-hour curfew, Kyiv remains standing as Russian forces try to capture the key city. Mariupol is in dire straits, but the Russian advance has slowed or even halted.

Ukraine claims retaking key Kyiv suburb; Mariupol braves bombing

Civilians fleeing Mariupol say the city is under rele­ntless bombardment, with blo­ck after block of destroyed buildings.

Ukraine retakes key Kyiv suburb; battle for Mariupol rages

Ukrainian forces fought off continuing Russian efforts to occupy Mariupol and claimed to have retaken a strategic suburb of Kyiv on Tuesday, mounting a defense so dogged that it is stoking fears Russia's Vladimir Putin will escalate the war to new heights.

Ukrainians retake strategic foothold near Kyiv | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

Ukrainian forces recaptured a suburb of Kyiv on Tuesday and drove Russian forces from the area. They hope the territory will serve as a foothold and allow them to prevent the troops from surrounding the capital.

Ukraine claims to retake a critical Kyiv suburb as Russian forces intensify attacks

Ukrainian forces are claiming new successes Tuesday against Russian invaders. A counteroffensive has retaken a strategically important town west of Kyiv, and the southern port city of Mariupol continues holding out despite being hammered from air, land and sea. Jane Ferguson reports in southwestern Ukraine.