Russia says the phase of what it calls “the mission to liberate the east of Ukraine” is under way. Ukraine claims it has repelled several attacks. The war is now in its 55th day and has shifted focus to the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig reports. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Russia #Ukraine
There are still conflicting stories about what happened to the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet – the Moskva. Ukraine says its missiles hit the ship, but Russia maintains it sank while being towed away after a fire on board. Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull takes a look at some images that may provide answers. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Russia #Ukraine
Russia claims its troops have “completely cleared” Mariupol, with only a few Ukrainian troops left in the city. Moscow has issued an ultimatum to the remaining Ukrainian soldiers: Surrender or die. #AlJazeeraNewsfeed #AlJazeeraEnglish #Russia #Ukraine #Kyiv #Mariupol
Areas around the capital Kyiv have come under attack. Russia says it shelled a Ukrainian military facility on the outskirts, just hours after the sinking of the flagship of its Black Sea fleet. For the first time in the seven-week siege Russia has used long-range bombers to target the port city. Al Jazeera’s @Charles Stratford reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Russia #Ukraine #Kyiv
Military experts estimate that Russia has lost nearly 3,000 pieces of equipment in the conflict. The losses are being blamed on Russian tactical miscalculations, and advanced weapons supplied by NATO countries. Al Jazeera’s @Resul Serdar reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Russia #Ukraine #Kyiv
Russia says it is now in full control of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, but Ukraine says the resistance is still alive. Tens of thousands of civilians are trapped in the besieged city. Its mayor says Russian forces are covering up war crimes and disposing of the bodies while keeping the city sealed off. Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports from Lviv. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Ukraine #Russia #UkraineWar #Putin #AljazeeraEnglish #Mariupol
Flooding in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province has killed dozens of people. It follows heavy rain on Monday that has swept away roads, submerged homes and forced many people from their houses. Several others are missing and mudslides are hampering rescue work. The government has deployed the army to help emergency teams. Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller reports. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #SouthAfrica
The US’s consumer price index (CPI) in March has reached a new record. The inflation rate jumped to 8.5 percent compared with a year ago – the greatest annual rate increase since 1981. Compared with last month, the US CPI rose by 0.6 percent, reflecting higher fuel, food and housing costs. Economists say inflation will cost the average US household an extra $5,200 this year. Al Jazeera’s John Hendron reports from Chicago. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #US
The collapse of Lebanon’s economy has forced some bank customers to take legal action to try and recover their savings. But only a few have been successful. The banks are being accused of shifting their losses to customers by offering cheques worth a fraction of their deposits. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut, Lebanon. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Lebanon
A Ouagadougou court has sentenced former Burkinabe President Blaise Compaoré to life imprisonment for the murder of his predecessor, the revered Thomas Sankara. The long-awaited verdict brings to close a six-month trial about the murder of Sankara who was assassinated on October 15, 1987. Military prosecutors had requested a 30-year sentence for Compaoré, who was being tried alongside 13 others. Compaoré now lives in Ivory Coast and refused to take part in the trial. Sankara, a revered pan-Africanist leader, was murdered alongside 12 others by a hit squad during a putsch that brought his friend and comrade-in-arms Compaoré to power. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports. #BurkinaFaso
