UK Defense Ministry: Ukraine's air defenses enjoying "considerable success" against Russian aircraft
Ukraine's air defenses have "enjoyed considerable success against Russia's modern combat aircraft," Britain’s Ministry of Defense tweeted Wednesday.
In its latest intelligence update on Russia's invasion, the ministry said Ukraine has "probably" prevented Russia from "achieving any degree of control of the air."
"Fighting north-west of Kyiv remains ongoing with Russian forces failing to make any significant breakthroughs," the statement added.
In a separate update posted Wednesday, the ministry warned the Ukrainian cities of Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Sumy and Mariupol remain "encircled by Russian forces and continue to suffer heavy Russian shelling."
US President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian energy imports to the US as Ukraine's President urged the UK Parliament to strengthen sanctions against Moscow and vowed the country will "fight to the end." Follow here for live news. updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
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