Ukrainian president confirms counteroffensive operations under way against Russian forces.

Ukrainian president confirms counteroffensive operations under way against Russian forces.
Claims by pro-Moscow commentators that Ukraine’s counteroffensive has failed are premature, says war monitor think tank.
As the war enters its 472nd day, these are the main developments.
US intelligence officials say Iran and Russia continue to strengthen their military cooperation and weapons assistance.
Russia reports a drone attack in its southwestern city which partially borders Ukraine.
Those in occupied areas are reportedly trapped in floodwaters as Ukrainians in Kyiv-controlled Kherson receive help.
Russia reports heavy fighting along front in southern Ukraine as analysts suggest Kyiv’s offensive is under way.
US-based Institute for the Study of War says Ukraine counteroffensive unlikely to unfold as ‘single grand operation’.
As the war enters it 471st day, these are the main developments.
Communique coinciding with Antony Blinken’s visit to Saudi Arabia backs two-state solution based on 1967 borders.
The Ukrainian president paints a bleak picture of destruction and says Russian forces are shooting at rescuers.
International law is clear, but sadly, so is a 500-year-old history of dam explosions as acts of war by all powers.
All the updates from June 8 as they happened.
Russian President Vladimir Putin blames Kyiv and Western supporters in first comments on destroyed Kakhovka dam.