army Russia continues the offensive in the east and south. Ukrainein the midst of an attempt to rescue civilians in war-torn areas.

As hundreds of civilians fled the war in Mariupol. Others became the target of bombs and bullets in Enerhodar.

The city in southern Ukraine was captured by Moscow forces, who suppressed a protest as protesters sang the Ukrainian anthem.

Russia focused its forces on the Donbass region, especially the port city of Mauripol. The arrival of humanitarian aid is often interrupted by bombings.

However, progress is expected in the coming days. After the meeting in Turkey between the delegations of Russia and Ukraine, a ceasefire was agreed for the evacuation of civilians in Mariupol.

Already near Kyiv, the Ukrainian army claimed to have managed to re-conquer 30 territories. But President Volodymir Zelensky claimed that the Russians invaded the occupied territory with explosives found in homes, equipment and even the corpses of the dead.

Amid 38 days of war on Saturday, Pope Francis said he was considering visiting Ukraine.

Also Saturday, a Ukrainian photographer and documentary filmmaker, missing for more than two weeks, was found dead near Kyiv. Levin, 40, had four children and collaborated with various media outlets inside and outside Ukraine.