War map changes as Russian forces withdraw from some Ukrainian cities
KYIV, Ukraine (AA) – The map of the Russia-Ukraine war has changed as Russian forces withdrew from some cities and the Ukrainian army reclaimed control of several regions on Monday.
The entire Kyiv region, including Irpin, Bucha, and Hostomel, was retaken from Russian forces, according to statements issued by Ukrainian authorities.
Conducting combing operations to clear the regions of landmines, the Ukrainian army did not allow civilians to access the “liberated areas.” Officials estimate that the landmine removal process will take at least 10 days.
The northern city of Chernihiv bore the brunt of the war’s devastation. Around 70% of the buildings in Chernihiv are damaged.
The Russian army is also withdrawing its troops from the Sumy region, where fierce clashes took place.
War shifting to eastern, southern cities
The Russian army reportedly relocated its forces to the eastern and southern regions after withdrawing from the vicinity of Kyiv and northern Ukraine.
The Kherson region in southern Ukraine and the territories in the country’s east along Russia’s border are still controlled by the Russian forces.
As the war entered its 40th day, the Russian army launched a missile attack from the sea on an oil refinery and fuel depots in the southern Ukrainian port city of Odessa.
The Russian army also launched artillery and missile attacks on the Ternopil, Mykolaiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kharkiv, and Khmelnytskyi regions.
Also, in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, fierce fighting has been reported, with the Ukrainian army claiming to have inflicted losses on the Russian army in Kharkiv.
The Ukrainian army continues its resistance against Russian forces in the besieged city of Mariupol. Although the Russians claimed that they are in control of the city center, the Kyiv administration asserts that the city is still being defended.
More than 100,000 citizens are said to be waiting for evacuation from Mariupol, which has been bombarded for weeks.
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