Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:13pm on 11 May 2024,Saturday International
Russia announces the capture of six villages in Ukraine's east, including five in the Kharkiv region and one in Donetsk, amid a surprise ground offensive. President Volodymyr Zelensky appeals for military aid as Ukrainian forces resist. Heavy fighting erupts near the border, prompting mass evacuations and raising concerns of escalation. Despite Ukrainian assurances, the Kharkiv governor reports ongoing clashes, with 1,775 people evacuated. Evacuees, including elderly residents, recount harrowing experiences of fleeing constant bombardment. The situation remains tense as international condemnation mounts against Russia's aggressive actions.
