Russia-Ukraine war: What happened this week?

Russian forces continued to shell Ukrainian cities this week, as the war between the two countries enters its third month..

On Monday, Russian missiles hit a residential building in the eastern city of Kharkiv, killing at least seven people. The strike came as Russian forces continued to advance in the eastern Donbas region, where they have captured several towns and villages..

On Tuesday, Russian forces launched a series of airstrikes on the capital Kyiv, targeting military and civilian infrastructure. The strikes caused widespread damage and killed at least one person..

On Wednesday, Russian forces shelled the southern city of Mariupol, which has been under siege for weeks. The shelling caused further damage to the city, which has been largely destroyed..

On Thursday, Russian forces continued to shell Ukrainian cities, including Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Mariupol. The shelling caused additional casualties and damage..

On Friday, Russian forces launched a new offensive in the eastern Donbas region. The offensive is aimed at capturing the city of Severodonetsk, which is a key strategic target for both Russia and Ukraine..

The war in Ukraine has caused a humanitarian crisis, with millions of people displaced and in need of food, water, and shelter. The United Nations estimates that more than 10 million people have fled Ukraine since the start of the war..

The war has also had a significant impact on the global economy, with rising energy prices and shortages of food and other essential commodities..

The Russian government has been accused of war crimes, including the indiscriminate shelling of civilian areas. The International Criminal Court has launched an investigation into the allegations..

The United States, the European Union, and other countries have imposed sanctions on Russia in an attempt to pressure the government to end the war..

The war in Ukraine is ongoing, and it is unclear how it will end. However, it is clear that the war has already had a devastating impact on Ukraine and the world..

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