**Russia-Ukraine War: Latest News and Updates on Day 355**.
**Summary**.
As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, the death toll continues to rise, with civilians bearing the brunt of the conflict. Diplomatic efforts to end the war have so far been unsuccessful, and both sides are showing no signs of backing down..
**Key Developments**.
* Russian forces continue to indiscriminately shell Ukrainian cities and towns, resulting in civilian casualties and destruction of infrastructure..
* Ukraine has accused Russia of using cluster bombs and other banned weapons in its attacks..
* The United Nations estimates that over 8,000 civilians have been killed since the start of the war..
* The International Criminal Court has opened an investigation into alleged war crimes committed by both sides..
* Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of blocking humanitarian aid deliveries..
* Diplomatic efforts to end the war have been hampered by Russia’s refusal to withdraw its troops from Ukrainian territory..
**Russia’s Military Operations**.
Russia has shifted its focus to the eastern Donbas region, where it controls significant territory. Russian forces have been pounding Ukrainian positions with artillery, rockets, and airstrikes. The aim is to encircle and capture the remaining Ukrainian forces in the region..
**Ukraine’s Defense**.
Despite the overwhelming firepower of the Russian military, Ukraine’s forces have put up a fierce resistance. They have been able to repel Russian advances in some areas and inflict heavy losses on the invading forces. Ukraine has also received significant military aid from Western countries, including heavy weapons and ammunition..
**Civilian Casualties and Humanitarian Crisis**.
The war has caused an immense humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Millions of people have been displaced from their homes, and over 3 million have fled to neighboring countries. The constant shelling and airstrikes have destroyed homes, hospitals, schools, and other essential infrastructure..
**International Response**.
The international community has condemned Russia’s aggression and imposed sanctions on Russia and its allies. The United States and other Western countries have provided financial, humanitarian, and military aid to Ukraine. The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire and a diplomatic solution to the conflict..
**Diplomatic Efforts**.
Diplomatic efforts to end the war have been unsuccessful so far. Ukraine insists on the withdrawal of all Russian troops from its territory, while Russia demands Ukraine’s neutrality and recognition of its annexation of Crimea..
**Outlook**.
The war in Ukraine shows no signs of ending soon. Both sides are determined to continue fighting, and the civilian population continues to suffer. The international community is deeply concerned about the humanitarian crisis and the potential for the conflict to escalate into a wider regional war..
