Ukrainian officials did not immediately say whether military targets were hit during the overnight bombardment

Russian forces’ attacks include artillery fire and airstrikes, says Ukrainian army spokesperson, as both sides seek to gain ground before winter weather

The Russian military said a Ukrainian missile strike on a shipyard in annexed Crimea had damaged a Russian ship.

Ukraine said Wednesday that Russian forces had ratcheted up attacks on the nearly-encircled industrial town of Avdiivka in the eastern Donetsk region, a recent flashpoint of Moscow's invasion. Avdiivka — which was once home to around 30,

Ukraine's military on Wednesday reported its forces had conducted successful missile strikes on three Russian command posts and two ammunition warehouses. Ukraine's General Staff of the Armed Forces said in an update posted on Facebook that Kyiv's military had been involved in 73 "combat clashes" during the day.

Czech President Petr Pavel said it's crucial to support Ukraine's military over the next year to ensure Russia does not take the upper hand.