Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:52pm on 24 Feb 2024,Saturday International
Ukraine marks two years of conflict with Russia, with little hope for peace. Satellite images show widespread destruction from Russia's bombing. Putin's forces capture Avdiivka, despite Ukrainian resistance. Both sides dig in for prolonged conflict, with Putin demanding Kyiv's surrender. Ukraine's military faces exhaustion and delays in US aid. Bakhmut, a key city in the conflict, suffers extensive damage. In a setback for Russia, Ukraine destroys a warship in Crimea. Putin signals willingness to negotiate, but terms favor Moscow. Western support for Ukraine wanes, while Russia strengthens its position.
