Ukraine war live updates: Russia has captured most of eastern city of Sievierodonetsk
The Ukraine war is on the eve of its 100th day.
In what was a welcome boost for the war-torn country, Ukraine defeated Scotland in a World Cup qualifying match on Wednesday, bringing it one step closer to taking the stage in Qatar.
Meanwhile, back home, the war continued to rage, with Russia stepping up its attacks in the east.
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Slovakia will deliver eight self-propelled Zuzana 2 howitzers to Ukraine, the Slovak Defence Ministry has announced.
The 52-calibre artillery battery will be provided to Ukraine under a commercial contract signed with a state-controlled producer.
The Zuzana 2, a modernised version of an older model, uses 155mm rounds and has an effective range of 40 km (25 miles), which can stretch to more than 50 km (30 miles) depending on ammunition type.
Currently it is among the most advanced artillery systems in the world.
(Reuters)
Russia has captured most of the key eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk, according to the UK ministry of defence.
In its latest intelligence report, published Thursday morning, it said: "The main road into the Severodonetsk pocket likely remains under Ukrainian control but Russia continues to make steady local gains, enabled by a heavy concentration of artillery.”
This has "not been without cost" for Russian forces, which have sustained losses in the process, it added.
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed 243 children have been killed in the war so far, during his nightly video address to the nation on Wednesday.
He made the remark on International Children's Day, claiming 243 children have been killed, 446 have been wounded and 139 are missing.
Zelenskyy also alleged that 200,000 children have been forcefully taken to
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