Fragments of the downed missiles fell at the airfield ... Ukrainian leaders have suggested a counter-strike is imminent as Russian troops have grown weaker. AP Despite their forces dwindling, Russia has not seemed to have been deterred, Syrskyi noted.

Russian forces are relentless in their attempts to capture the bombed-out eastern Ukrainian towns of Bakhmut and Avdiivka but are not making progress, Ukraine's military said, but a pro-Moscow official said the Russians are advancing.

Russia-backed officials said the occupied city of Melitopol in southern Ukraine lost power supply after it was shelled by Ukrainian forces. Follow here for live updates.