The war in Ukraine, year 2, day 88. The Ukrainians retreat from Bahmut, pushed by the Russians. The Russian bombardments are intensifying

UPDATE 05:30 The General Prosecutor’s Office of Ukraine registers over 88,500 Russian war crimes

Russian aggression in Ukraine is obvious. Kremlin troops have committed 88,517 war crimes in Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion, according to the Ukrainian General Prosecutor’s Office.

UPDATE 04:00 Explosions reported in Dnipro and Kharkiv

The Russians launched a massive attack with drones and missiles on the cities of Dnipro and Kharkiv. Air raid alerts are activated

UPDATE 03:00 Unexploded bombs wreak havoc

A civilian in the Kharkiv region stepped on a mine. The 61-year-old man arrived at the hospital in serious condition. Three quarters of the territory of Ukraine is covered with mines and such unpleasant incidents will be repeated in the future, despite the efforts of specialized teams to defuse such devices.

UPDATE 02:00 Heavy shelling in the Sumy region

The Russians are razing seven towns in the Sumy region. No human damage was recorded, but several homes were destroyed.

UPDATE 01:00 Explosions reported in Odessa

Anti-aircraft sirens went off in Odessa after the Russians launched a massive missile attack. No information is known about the number of victims.

UPDATE 00:00 Japan will provide Ukraine with 100 vehicles, food packages and medical assistance.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated that Japan will send approximately 100 vehicles and 30,000 food packages to Ukraine. Kishida added that Japan could also accept wounded Ukrainian soldiers.