Ukraine latest updates: Russia orders units to step up attacks

A father holds a Ukrainian flag during his son's funeral in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Taras Ratushnyi, the father of soldier Roman Ratushnyi, a well-known activist, holds his Ukrainian flag as he and friends, family, fellow soldiers and others attend Roman's burial service in Kyiv, Ukraine [Leah Millis/Reuters]
Published On 16 Jul 2022
  • Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu orders units to step up operations to prevent attacks on Russian-controlled areas.
  • A Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed three and injured 15, according to the regional governor.