Headline RoundupJune 13th, 2022

Russia Ramps Up Attacks on Key Ukrainian City

Summary from the AllSides News Team

Russian and Ukrainian forces in eastern Ukraine are locked in intense fighting as Russia moves to take over key cities.

Russian forces reportedly destroyed bridges connecting the Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk to another city across the river, cutting off possible evacuation routes for civilians. Sievierodonetsk and nearby Lysychansk are the focus of intense fighting in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region. Russian President Vladimir Putin has described his invasion of Ukraine as an effort to "liberate" the Luhansk and Donetsk regions, which make up the Donbas.

Russian artillery also appears to be targeting an industrial zone in the city, where roughly 500 civilians are sheltering. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that his forces in Sievierodonetsk were fighting "literally for every meter." The latest report from the U.K. Ministry of Defense said that river crossing operations in the area would likely be crucial in determining the war's outcome.

News outlets across the political spectrum highlighted Russia's assault on Sievierodonetsk Monday morning, with many focusing on how the destroyed bridges could prevent civilians from evacuating. Outlets on all sides framed the battle for Sievierodonetsk as potentially pivotal in the conflict.

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