Russia’s war on Ukraine: the situation on the ground for the fifth day

Here is a summary of the situation on the ground, based on statements from the warring sides, Western defense and intelligence sources, and international organizations.

Military Status:

– Ukraine says Russian troops have “cut down” the pace of their offensive, but continue to pursue their “main objective”: capture the capital Kyiv.

– Naval fighting is raging around the Black Sea port of Odessa, Ukraine says, as well as near Ochakov and Chornomorsk.

Ukraine says Russia is still trying to organize a naval landing at Mariupol, off the coast of the South Sea of ​​Azov.

Russia claims air superiority over Ukraine.

Ukraine says Russia carried out six missile strikes on Sunday involving 30 missiles and four airstrikes, mostly from Belarusian territory.

Ukraine says Russia has fired 180 Iskander-type mobile ballistic missiles since the offensive began.

Ukraine says it is occupying Kharkiv, 500 kilometers (310 mi) east of Kyiv.

– Ukrainian military says it has repelled “several” attacks on Kyiv.

Ukraine says three Russian missiles hit Kyiv. One was stopped.

– Local media reports explosions overnight in Kyiv and Kharkiv.

Russia says that it is besieging the cities of Kherson and Bardiansk adjacent to Crimea.

Ukraine confirms that Berdysk is occupied by Russian troops.

Ukraine says 4,300 Russian soldiers have been killed.

Ukraine’s leader urged Russian troops to lay down their arms.

A brewery in Lviv, western Ukraine, transforms the production of Molotov cocktails from beer.

Civil/Humanitarian Status:

– Ukraine reported 352 civilian casualties, including 14 children, since the start of the invasion.

The United Nations has put the number of civilians at 102, including seven children.

– Russia says citizens can leave Kyiv “freely”.

Russia says Ukraine is using civilians as human shields.

– More than 500,000 people have fled the conflict, the UN says.