**Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates**
* Russia has launched a major new offensive in eastern Ukraine, with intense shelling and ground attacks along the front line.
* Ukrainian forces are putting up a fierce resistance, but Russian troops have made some gains, capturing several villages.
* The United States and its allies have condemned the Russian offensive and are providing Ukraine with additional military and financial aid.
* The war has caused a humanitarian crisis, with millions of Ukrainians displaced and thousands killed.
* There is no end in sight to the conflict, as both sides are determined to achieve their goals.
**What is happening on the ground?**
Russian forces have launched a major new offensive in eastern Ukraine, with intense shelling and ground attacks along the front line. The offensive began on February 24, 2023, the one-year anniversary of the invasion. Russian troops have made some gains, capturing several villages, but Ukrainian forces are putting up a fierce resistance.
The heaviest fighting is taking place in the Donbas region, where Russian forces are trying to encircle the Ukrainian-held city of Bakhmut. Russian troops have also made advances in the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.
Ukrainian forces are outnumbered and outgunned, but they are fighting back with determination. They have inflicted heavy losses on Russian forces and have slowed their advance.
**What is the international reaction?**
The United States and its allies have condemned the Russian offensive and are providing Ukraine with additional military and financial aid. The United States has announced a new $2 billion military aid package for Ukraine, which includes tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery.
NATO has also increased its military presence in Eastern Europe and is providing Ukraine with training and equipment.
**What is the humanitarian situation?**
The war has caused a humanitarian crisis, with millions of Ukrainians displaced and thousands killed. The United Nations estimates that over 15 million Ukrainians have been displaced from their homes, with over 3 million seeking refuge in neighboring countries.
The war has also caused widespread destruction of infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, and homes. The United Nations estimates that the war has caused over $100 billion in damage to Ukraine’s economy.
**What is the future of the conflict?**
There is no end in sight to the conflict, as both sides are determined to achieve their goals. Russia wants to conquer all of Ukraine, while Ukraine wants to regain its territory and restore its sovereignty.
The war is likely to continue for months or even years, and the human cost is likely to be high. The international community must continue to support Ukraine and pressure Russia to end the war.
**Additional resources**
* [BBC News: Ukraine war: Russia launches major new offensive](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64768203)
* [The Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war: Putin launches full-scale invasion](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/24/ukraine-russia-war-latest-putin-launches-full-scale-invasion)
* [The New York Times: Russia-Ukraine War: Latest Updates](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/02/24/world/ukraine-russia-war)
* [CNN: Russia-Ukraine war: Live updates](https://edition.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-02-24-23/index.html).
