Russia has almost captured city of Severodonetsk in Ukraine BBC News

Russian forces have almost captured the key city of Severodonetsk, a senior Ukrainian official said. Capturing the city has been a top military goal for Russia and a key battle ground in the fight in the Donbas region. Thousands of civilians are trapped with many of them sheltering in bunkers beneath the city s Azot chemical plant and essential supplies are running out, the United Nations has warned.