War in Ukraine | The progression of the conflict in cards

Russia and Ukraine continue to clash in the east and south of the country. The fighting of the last days would have cost the lives of hundreds of soldiers. Russian troops are advancing very slowly in the Donbass as they intensify their strikes on transport infrastructure in the west.

May 9

Russian President Vladimir Putin may want to brandish the complete takeover of Mariupol on Victory Day, May 9, the date on which Nazi Germany’s surrender is commemorated.

From 200 to 300

Number of Russian strikes in 24 hours on transport infrastructure in western Ukraine, according to a US military official.

10 weeks

After 10 weeks of conflict, the Russian army is still struggling to gain ground in the east of the country, where the geographical configuration should nevertheless favor it.

Vincent Larin, The Presswith Agence France-Presse