The Latest Breaking News from Nikopol

When the Kakhovka dam was destroyed in early June, a vast expanse of water disappeared. The water’s dramatic recession has had far-reaching effects on the population of surrounding towns, notably Nikopol. But as residents adapt to the new landscape, Ukrainian authorities and environmental experts are grappling with the best strategy…

NIKOPOL, Ukraine: On the 500th day since Russia's invasion and as the war grinds on, Ukrainian forces are advancing slowly without enough arms and ammunition and with its main cities under constant threat.

The EU's executive arm on Wednesday proposed a ninth package of sanctions on Russia, adding nearly 200 new individuals and entities to the sanctions list. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

The city of Nikopol in southern Ukraine lies just across the Dnipro river from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, exposed to daily Russian bombardment and unable to return fire. FRANCE 24's reporters spoke to residents burning with rage at the misery Russia has inflicted on their country.

Constant artillery fire has prompted fears of a radiation disaster in the Zaporizhzhia area.

Plan to freeze 2007 deal will make it harder and more expensive for Russians to get Schengen-area documents, FT reports

Ukraine's capital Kyiv banned public celebrations this week commemorating independence from Soviet rule, citing a heightened threat of attack as a U.S. official warned of Russian plans to strike Ukrainian infrastructure in the coming days.

Russian president makes statement after death of ally’s daughter; Russian security service accuses Ukraine special services over death

Russia blames Ukraine for death of Darya Dugina as Kyiv again denies any involvement