Photos: Russian forces turn attention to eastern regions, cities in Ukraine

Latest photos chronicle more heartbreak, resolve, and even some artwork that has been produced

A resident whose apartment got destroyed as a result of a missile strike on a residential building, looks at the work of the rescue team on April 25, 2022 in Odessa, Ukraine. Photo by Anastasia Vlasova (Getty Images)

In recent days, it seems the primary target of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been on the country’s eastern regions.

Heavy fighting has taken place in the regions of Donetsk and Lukansk, with attacks taking place in cities such as Avdiivka, Popasna, Krasnohorivka and Mariinka.

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Meanwhile, countries continue to offer additional aid, with Japan agreeing to provide food and medicine in a phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday.

Below are some photos from Getty Images, illustrating what’s been going on this week overseas:

Warning: Lots of these photos are graphic. Viewer discretion is advised.