Ukrainian forces reported heavy Russian shelling and attempts to advance on several towns in the eastern region of Donetsk that has become a key focus of the near six-month war, but said they had repelled many of the attacks. The General Staff of Ukraine's armed forces also reported Russian shelling of more than a dozen towns on the southern front - particularly the Kherson region, mainly controlled by Russian forces, but where Ukrainian troops are steadily capturing territory. Stay with TOI for all updates --

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war-news-live-updates-august-15-2022/liveblog/93563646.cms