Ukraine Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Maidan Protests Amid Ongoing Conflict

Russia Continues Assaults on Eastern Towns as Germany Pledges $1.42bn in Military Aid

Ukraine marks the 10th anniversary of the pro-Europe Maidan protests, which led to the overthrow of Kremlin-backed President Viktor Yanukovych.
Despite a reduction in ground assaults and air strikes on the eastern town of Avdiivka, Russia continues to surround the town, with increased attacks on nearby Maryinka.
Russia's defence ministry claims to be stopping all attempts by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to carry out amphibious landings on the Dnipro islands and the eastern bank of the Dnipro River.
Two people were killed after Russia fired missiles and drones at a hospital in the town of Selydove in the eastern Donetsk region.
Germany announces new military aid worth 1.3 billion euros ($1.42bn) for Ukraine, including four additional IRIS-T air defence units to guard against Russian missile attacks.