Ukrainian military officials say they are making gradual progress to push Russian forces out of southern sectors of the country
What we know on day 479 of the invasion
Nato has launched a new centre to help protect vulnerable undersea pipelines and cables amid concerns over Russian sabotage. Defence ministers gave the greenlight for the new hub located in Northwood, north-west London as the suspected attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines remain unsolved.
Lt Gen Hans-Werner Wiermann who heads a special cell focused on the challenge, says “the threat is developing” and that Russia has mapped out critical undersea infrastructure.
There are heightened concerns that Russia may target undersea cables and other critical infrastructure in an effort to disrupt western life.
Imagery shows that over 20 extra Russian helicopters deployed to Berdyansk airport, approximately 100km behind the frontline.
In the constant contest between aviation measures and countermeasures, it is likely that Russia has gained a temporary advantage in southern Ukraine, especially with attack helicopters employing longer-range missiles against ground targets.
