Russia-Ukraine war: 10k Ukrainian still living in ‘dire conditions’

Ukraine, March 25: Amid the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, about 10,000 Ukrainian civilians have been living in dire conditions, sources reported.    

As per the sources, the eastern city of Bakhmut has become a crucial target in Russia's winter drive to completely annex Ukraine's industrialised Donbas region. It is also the site of the largest fight in the Russia-Ukraine war in recent months.

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Despite thousands of soldiers being killed on both sides, the Russian offensive has so far produced little progress.

Sources also reported that, "For the civilians that are stuck there, they are living in very dire conditions, spending almost the entire days in intense shelling in the shelters." 

Earlier, on Friday Russian soldiers launched attacks on both the northern and southern parts of the front in Donbas region. 

The United States recently announced that it will send Ukraine USD 350 million in weapons and equipment as the battle with Russian forces continues for control of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

As per the statement by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, "Today, pursuant to a delegation of authority from President Biden, I am authorizing our 34th drawdown of U.S. arms and equipment for Ukraine valued at USD 350 million."   

"This military assistance package includes more ammunition for US-provided HIMARS and howitzers that Ukraine is using to defend itself, as well as ammunition for Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles, HARM missiles, anti-tank weapons, riverine boats, and other equipment," the statement further read.

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The US applauds the more than 50 countries that have come together to provide support for Ukraine as it defends its sovereignty and territorial integrity, the statement read.