ah, ah ah, this is dw news long for let ukrainian defense officials say they have re taken the entire key of region a report to have made the games after heavy fighting with russian troops as ukrainian forces. cautiously moved back into territory north of the capital, the government warns of tough times ahead. also coming up a potential breakthrough in yemen, a united nations broker, true sees warring parties promising to end hostilities for 2 months. observers say if the 1st step to a permanent things fire, offering new home,

it could pave the way to lasting peace. and in sri lanka, people defy a nation wide lockdown meant to 12 days of anti government demonstrations. anger over the countries. crippling economic crisis is fueling the protests. ah, i'm not really sure to have you with us. ukraine says russian troops have either withdrawn or been repelled from the entire region around cave. according to the defense ministry, ukrainian forces have re taken more than 30 towns and villages near the capital. president volota mirrors, the lensky warns he now expects fierce fighting in the south and east of the country. earlier in the week, russia military leadership had declared edward now concentrate its efforts on the

don bass region, just a warning to our viewers. this report contains distressing images. off to more than a month of intense fighting, a pin is back under ukrainian control the retreating russian forces, leaving only destruction and death in their wake. this small town stood in the way of the russian advance on keith, a foreign volunteer who help defend it. described how relentless the russian assault was. if booming was so intense, i couldn't leave my position. it wish every 3040 think in it was intense. ukraine said it's only one of dozens of towns and villages near the capital recaptured by its troops. it comes up to russia, announced it with scaling down operations near keith earlier in the week. in some of the retaken areas. it's clear that victory has come at horrific cost, such as in boca north west of the capital. at least 20 bodies were found lying in a single street by journalists residence that there were those of civilians killed

by russian soldiers. but a haughtily diagnosed people were just walking and they shot them without any reason. ball bang in the next neighborhood, almost to coca. it was even worse. they show it without asking any question, little nicked on you turn this brush. presently lensky has accused russian forces of even booby trapping corpses as they retreated. he's warned that while ukrainian forces may be making gains in the north, russian troops gathering in the east napoleon national greatness in the east of our country. the situation remains very difficult to russian troops, a building up in the don bus. and the hockey region was only there preparing for new powerful strikes. we are preparing for even more active defense oval, while the threat to keys may have subsided for now, heavy fighting rage is on here in the besieged city of mario paul wet tens of thousands of civilians are still tramped among the ruins. hockey,

ukraine's 2nd largest city also remains under near constant bombardment. it's defend as a bracing for a new to sold by a bloodied but unbroken russian military. and here is a quick look at some other stories related to the war we've been following for year to day. ukrainian troops have re taken control of anton of airport close to the capitol. keith, after pushing back russian forces the wreckage of one of the world's largest cargo airplanes was found in one of the hangers remnants of severely damaged military equipment was also found. more than 200 people were arrested in cities across russia during protests, against the war in ukraine on saturday. that's according to a group monitoring political detentions in the country. demonstrations continue despite the harsh penalties imposed by government for what it considers that this credit taishan of its armed forces. the refugees

protested in the hungarian capital, budapest, on saturday, against russia's invasion of ukraine. they were joined by demonstrators from an anti victor, or bon event hungry will head to the polls on sunday for a general election that's expected to be the tightest race in a decade. and the 1st weeks of the war, millions of ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes with tens of thousands crossing the western borders into neighboring countries every day. but not all those who have been displaced want or can leave ukraine. our reporter rebecca readers caught up with one family in the western city of levine. oh, it's now an easy to familiar story with can you say boom wolf. before russia's invasion, sir, he and his family lived in her pain. a suburb on the outskirts of keys. this is

still on february 24th. when all this began, my son woke up at 5 am and started to say, boom, i didn't understand. at 1st i heard some sounds and then i heard another explosion which came from the direction of keith. and then i read in the news that the war had started wearing all appeal would soon be occupied with pictures of its violent destruction ricocheted around the world. just days ago, ukraine regained control of a pain. but after weeks of fighting back russia's military will, than half of the cities infrastructure is destroyed. while some 4000000 refugees from a pin and elsewhere across the country have fled abroad. this family cannot, even if leaving ukraine would probably be the best thing for their autistic son. for most of so spread the risk to lou needs a lot of support before he turns 5 from was fortune we have one year where he might never start speaking time is of the essence or, or every day missed. this one says him from the opportunity to start talking on

below the world was more than has come in with the good ukrainian men of fighting age and not allowed to leave. but said his wife has multiple sclerosis, and his family needs him as much as his country dance. justin got him. you. i'm the only breadwinner, and take care of the family or miss pitcher to soon you. there's the useless. my wife goes abroad with him, come phone up, she wouldn't make it on her own. he just visibly, or financially, shelton would have to do. it requires a lot of money and effort. you one parent can't do it alone. in newport so far. it's been impossible to get the official documents needed that exempt. so he from fighting for his country and would allow him to leave with his wife and some for now the call of duty is to simply care for them as best he can. from here. let's get you up to speed on some more of today's headlines now. french

president, ammonia mccoy, has held his 1st big rally in his race for reelection. he promised the french people more progress and solidarity over the next 5 years. my call is currently leading in the polls. the 1st round of the presidential election takes place on april 10th flash floods and landslides killed at least 8 people, including 6 children across the brazilian state of rio de janeiro. 13 people are reported to be missing. it's the latest and the series of deadly storms to hit the region in the past few months. the warring parties in yemen have laid down their weapons in the 1st nation wide truce since 20167 years of war have left hundreds of thousands dead and millions displaced. according to the united nations, the war has triggered the worst humanitarian disaster in the world. in the ebony capital santa people prepare for ramadan for the 1st time since 2014.

the muslim holy month takes place under conditions of peace. the warring parties have agreed to hold all military activity in yemen and along its borders. in our online, the church is wonderful for us and the region in general, the the peninsula and the gulf. it's a great thing and we hope that the truth will last not only for 2 months today, but rather permanently because people are tired and they have suffered a lot why? just as important as the ceasefire and agreement to allow fuel shipments to the rebel held port of her data transport restrictions imposed by the saudi led coalition have led to crippling fuel shortages. the capitals airport will also reopen for a number of flights. the united nations expressed hope and caution. these truce must be a footstep do ending yet men's devastating war. but we know that the disagreements

at all is fragile. yemen has know nothing but war for more than 7 years. after hootie forces over through the government, neighboring powers intervened. turning the civil war into a proxy battle for regional influence. the toll has been dire, more than 150000 people have died and millions of children a suffering from malnutrition, even as the guns fall silent, yemenis are concerned with survival. border crossings are not opened. the currency has not stabilized. prices have not load the economic situation is deteriorating level. with the advent of the blessed month of ramadan, there are families who cannot even provide the necessary food ability. it's hope to cease fire marks the beginning of the end of humans years of crisis. on saturdays for long as government imposed a 36 hour curfew to quell protests against president roger poxy. previously,

he had declared a state of emergency following an attempt by demonstrators to storm his house. the move gives the police and military sweeping new powers in the capital, colombo, hundreds to find the lockdown, demanding a reversal of the measures. there is a growing anger on the streets of sri lanka, after the government announced a we can curfew. troops have been deployed under the draconian measures saying they need to protect the public alder. having, having curve you is not gonna help anybody. people have to run business as people have to talk these 2 drivers any do live that they leave on a daily, which they do run that through stage roar. like if the single day people out people are going to suffer is gonna be a continuous thing that's under the roger pucks. dennis day,

the family that dominates re lankin politics. demonstrations in the capital, colombo had been increasing in recent weeks. and wallet hubby, scenes of violence, many protest in peace. the worst economic crisis since roland can. independence has in queues for fuel and shortages of food and medicine. as we many other developing countries, the economy consequences of the patent. i mean, well, especially severe. i'm sri lanka, the restriction the bush to curt air. the sprained up the right us in 20202021. seriously affected every sector of ali corner. while the government point to coven told p,

doing the countries critical to risk dollars. or does link political mismanagement to sri lanka is ailing economy o? through $27.00. yes, civil war has been relative peace since 2009 the united nations is called for calm from all groups of the countries fragile democracy faces its biggest test, indicates the sports and the bonus league we're buying unit have taken another big step towards their 10th consecutive title, they won $41.00 against fryeburg, although they briefly had 12 players on the pitch and coin face punishment, substitute stairs knob, race score, the crucial goal to give byron a to one lead. they never looked back with all the goals coming in the 2nd half. they're just 6 games to go. and the bonus like

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the country. for now, you're all up to stay tuned for a report about the refugees helping germans rebuild after last year's devastating floods. i'll be back at the top of the hour with more headlines. remember, you can always get all the latest news on our website. thank you so much for watching. ah ah, we've got some hot tips for your bucket list. ah, magic corner trip. hot spot for food and some great cultural memorials to boot w travel. all we go is the end of the pandemic ins.