Russian forces claim to have successfully captured central Mariupol, but Ukrainian forces retain control of the port southwest of the city. [7] Russian forces will likely complete the capture of Mariupol in the coming days. Russian forces along the Izyum-Slovyansk axis did not make any territorial gains in the last 24 hours. Russian forces are unlikely to successfully capture Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts if Russian forces in Izyum are unable to encircle Ukrainian forces on the line of contact in eastern Ukraine. The mother and heating station operator was apparently shot by Russian forces while riding her bicycle.

Source: New York Times April 08, 2022 04:09 UTC