According to a report, the u.s. are to send $800 million of military assistance to Ukraine to bolster its defensive in the east. Reportedly, the new package of assistance will contain many of the highly effective weapons systems already provided.
According to the report, the ukrainian deputy defence minister said it was possible that phosphorus munitions had been used in Mariupol. Reportedly, phosphorus munitions are not classed as chemical weapons but are banned in civilian areas where firing would expose people to fumes and could breach the chemical weapons convention.
According to a report, russian missile strikes hit Kyiv and other cities on Saturday. Reportedly, the retreat of russian troops from towns around Kyiv have exposed the killing and execution of civilians, including women.