Russia has taken control of the Ukrainian city of Lysychans’k
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has been briefed on the latest military moves. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s military says it has been “forced to withdraw” from the critical city.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky says the retreat away from the city was done to save the lives of troops.
Fresh videos have also emerged of Ukraine’s drones in action.
Pro-Russia separatists had already claimed a victory in the area, saying the town has been “liberated.”
Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese is the first Australian Prime Minister to visit Ukraine.
During a briefing with President Zelensky, the new P-M says Australia will provide 100 million dollars in military and technical might, as well as banning Russian gold imports.
He says Australia will support Ukraine for as long as it takes the win the war.
Albanese traveled to the towns of Bucha, Irpin, and Hostomel, which were some of the first victims of the war.
Surrounded by heavy security, the P-M witnessed first-hand the “devastating” atrocities carried out.
Although Russia denies the attacks, Albanese says they’re “a war crime”.
