Local authorities say Kyiv attack aims to repulse Russians across the Dnipro River; top pro-Russian official shot dead in occupied city, Russian officials say

Fighters blow up bridges and trains, identify targets for regular forces, carry out assassinations and distribute flyers to make life 'unbearable' for occupiers

Agriculture shipments okayed to set sail as part of ongoing UN-brokered deal, while war enters new phase with Ukrainian army trying to retake occupied cities in south

Moscow-appointed official in Kherson says Antonivskyi Bridge still standing but vehicles can't cross due to holes; Ukraine warns HIMARS system will continue to punish invaders

Ukrainian military says private buildings also targeted; Moscow-appointed official in southern Kherson region claims Odesa, Mykolaiv regions will soon be 'liberated' by Russians

Moscow's armed forces says seven television towers 'reconfigured' to broadcast Russia's channels

Authorities in Melitopol begin distributing Russian passports as commemorations held for Russia Day in parts of Ukraine occupied by Moscow

State-owned media says 23 Kherson residents received passports through 'simplified procedure'; Kyiv denounces move as 'flagrant violation' of its territorial integrity

As war rages in east, UK says Russia achieved some 'localized successes' despite Ukrainian resistance; Kremlin-installed official asks Moscow to set up military base in Kherson

Top prosecutor says office charged Sgt. Vadin Shyshimarin, 21, in the killing of an unarmed civilian who was gunned down while riding a bicycle