Putin's men kill '100 Ukrainian troops, wipe out two brigades'; Shelling near Bakhmut, Avdiivka

As fighting intensifies in Donetsk, the region's pro-Kremlin leader has vowed to liberate the key city of Maryinka from the control of Ukrainian troops. As per a report on TASS news agency, the Russian-installed administrator of the 'occupied' region, Denis Pushilin, said that Russian troops are all set to push Ukrainians to Maryinka's countryside where they will 'find it very difficult to defend themselves'. This comes as Putin has ordered the strengthening of his troops to regain momentum in the war. Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.