Russia was able to open a new front in northeastern Ukraine because of delays in the supply of Western weapons to the frontline, the head of the region under attack has claimed.

The Russian military says it has seized control of nine border villages as it continues to make gains.

Drone footage of the Russian troops' movement was shared exclusively with Sky News by Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline.

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