Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

Ukrainian breakthrough in the southUkrainian troops have broken through Russia's defences on the west bank of the Dnieper River in Kherson.On Tuesday, reports suggested that they had advanced about 30km (20 miles) and were approaching the village of Dudchany.Ukraine has been attacking Russian positions in Kherson in recent weeks, targeting Russian transportation and logistics facilities in the area.They have also attacked bridges, ferries and pontoons, attempting to make Russian positions on the west side of the river unsustainable, and thereby force a withdrawal.Ukraine makes breakthrough in south against RussiaAlso in the south, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has called for the demilitarisation of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.Russian and Ukrainian sources have accused each other of shelling close to the plant, which is Europe's biggest nuclear facility.On Monday, Russia released the director of the plant, Ihor Murashov.He was detained on Friday and it is understood that he will not be allowed to return to the facility.Russia's military took over the power station in early March, but it is still being operated by Ukrainian staff.Intense fighting in the eastUkrainian troops took control of the key logistical hub of Lyman in Donetsk on Saturday.They are now pushing further east towards the region of Luhansk.The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) says they have "made substantial gains" in the area.Russian reports suggests their next target may be the city of Kreminna.Analysts say the loss of Lyman is a major set-back for Russia.Russian troops forced out of key east Ukraine town'The enemy is near, but we are standing firm'Lyman retreat sees rare criticism of Russian leadersRussian forces have been trying to push forward in Bakhmut, but reportsThe latest fighting follows a major Russian defeat in the east.Ukraine says it recaptured 6,000 sq km (2,317 sq miles) of territory from Russia in early September, when it forced back Russian units in the Kharkiv region.Russian troops withdrew from the key towns of Izyum and Kupiansk, saying that the retreat would allow its troops to "regroup".Both towns were major logistical hubs for Russian forces in Donbas.Annexation of four regionsFour regions of Ukraine, that are partially or almost completely occupied by Russia are being annexed by the Russian Federation.It follows self-styled referendums in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, held between 23 and 27 September.