>> this is dw news, live from berlin. ukraine continues to gain territory in areas claimed by russia. president zelenskyy says troops have liberated more towns in several regions. ukrainian forces are now pressing their counteroffensive in the southern region of arizona. the three test fires a ballistic missile farther than ever before, sending it sorting over

japan. they condemned the launch, calling a dangerous and reckless. more antigovernment protests in iran as they brave a government crackdown for an end to depression. will the eu hit and run with new sanctions? plus, the nobel prize in physics goes to a trio of new scientist. ukrainian purses have broken through russian fences while expanding their rapid offensive

in the east. officials there installed by moscow have acknowledged it. >> from the regions of kharkiv in the north to harris on the south, the ukrainian flag is being raised in villages across the country's east once again. fierce fighting continues in many areas on that front. >> beyond the victory, the cost

of war emerges. bodies of russian fighters lined the streets. ukrainian soldiers must also collect the bodies of their own. we fight so that people can live better but although this comes at a very high price. residents like 85-year-old valentina struggle with what little have that -- what little they have. the russians may have been forced out but le here remains grueling. >> i am already fed up with everything. we wish for peace, tranquility and for families to be alive. >> in these towns, things are

far from normal. there are moments to pause and reflect on what the success means for their future. >> our correspondent has more about the significance of the latest ukrainian gains. >> this is certainly a big deal. we were expecting some kind of movement in hais on. it seemed like it was a distraction target. ukraine was not trying to do much there. we are seeing villages taken in the space of the day. information trickles does pretty slowly. we are, we find out more about what is going on from russian literary bloggers where there is

a lot of complaints about the lack of resources. the russian soldiers are trapped. the british have been destroyed and are running out of supplies. they are trying to push the russians off that west bank. >> will that help keep the counteroffensive's momentum? >> definitely the flow -- it is significant in the scale of this coming in. that attempt to destroy russian logistics and russian weapons depots, you have to think before

using any of the weapons they have. now the lend lease program has come into effect. a lot less in the way of congressional approval. this is a time when ukraine is on the up and really able to take advantage of those russian recluses -- weaknesses. questionably emerged of a huge convoy of equipment moving toward ukraine. what is your assessment on that? >> obviously, the russians want us to see that. this was a video spread throu program and telegram channels. this is something they want to distract from. they want to see what the growing counteroffensive could mean in terms of pressure trying to use the nuclear option to

turn the tables on all of this. ukraines not being taken seriously. it is being seen as a bluff. retired u.s. generals have talked about what the u.s. might if russia were to use weapons, what kind of retaliation there wod be. theris a sense that the americans are doingnough. certainly, the russians are playing this card and i think we will see much more in the way of nuclear exercises and more talk of this before the week is out. >> thank you for that and your excellent reporting. north korea has fired a ballistic missile over japan for the first time in five years. authorities in tokyo said the missile flew more than 4000 km before landing in the pacific ocean. the government activated its missile alert system in north eastern to seek shelter. >> warning siren sound out of

the north of japan. while outside, loudspeaker announcements warned people to take shelter. it is the first time in five years that north korea has fired a missile over japanese territory. >> north korea has fired a ballistic missile. it flew over our country. it is another barbaric act after a series of ballistic missile launches. >> this is the seven-time time a north korean missile has flown over japan but tokyo said this may have been the longest yet. the ballistic missile traveled 4600 km before crashing into the pacific ocean, fired in a different direction, that would

be far enough to hit the u.s. island of guam. the u.s. was quick to condemn the launch and called it dangerous and reckless. south korea vowed a tough response. quick success reckless nuclear provocation will face a resolute response for our military as well as our allies in the international community. >> north korea's leader has long been working on expanded the country missile program and his nuclr capabilities. last month, north korea declared itself a nuclear weapon state, ruling out any possibility of denuclearization. military experts believe this missile was an intermediary range ballistic missile. the missile launch comes after japan, south korea and the u.s.

conducted naval exercises together for the first time since 2017. south korea and the u.s. have been warning that pyongyang is preparing to conduct another nuclear test which they say could happen soon after north korea's ally to china hold a party congress. >> time to look at other stories making news around the world. ella -- annalena baerbock has rejected a request for world war ii reparations from poland. poland's government formally sent a request for 1.3 trillion euros in compensation for damages incurred by occupying nazi forces during the second world war. a delegation from west africa's regional block has arrived to protesters chanting their support for russia as well as antifur slogans.

the echo was -- echo one's fact-finding mission him after they were ousted in a coup. large parts of bangladesh including the capital have been left without electricity after the country's power grid malfunctioned. the blackout has impacted at least 130 million people. about 80% of the population. officials say they are trying to restore full service. to iran where they have called for national unity in the face of ongoing antigovernment protests in the country. they blamed the unrest on the u.s. and israel, echoing comments by iran's supreme leader. antigovernment demonstrations continued to spread to universities and icicles across iran. the protests began after the death of this 22-year-old

following her arrest for allegedly violating the islamic republic's strict dress code. here in europe, people are also taking to the streets to show there's work. >> europeans have come out in solidarity for women leading the fight for justice in iran. here in paris over the weekend, thousands rallied. the european parliament president echoed their message and pay tribute to everyone -- women who gave everything in their fight. >> we are with you. for women, for life, for liberty. >> across party lines, european lawmakers are showing the support.

>> it is totally unacceptable that a woman can be killed like this in the 21st century. >> i think that the eu should take measures to show the iranian regime that democratic societies are supporting the plight of iranian people for democracy and freedom. >> the top diplomat says that you will -- the eu will continue to consider all of the options at their disposal. some members have been more precise. eu countries are preparing action against terror. germany, france and others have submitted proposals for members of the iranian regime. this includes travel bans asset freezes. external actions have done little to stop this.

the swedish mep says that you should not repeat past mistakes when ramping up pressure on iran. >> the most important thing is that we are very aware that the sanctions risk to make the iranian people suffer even more. we need to make sure that the sanctions are pointed at the regime. at the people responsible for the violence, the killing. at the moral police and at those people high in power. >> sanctions are for the member states to decide but the majority in parliament seemed determined to send a strong signal to help make this happen. >> early i spoke to the filmmaker and activist here. i asked her if the targeted sanctions the eu is considering would be enough to help the iranian protesters. >> it is not enough. good evening.

the eu has very big interests. this is just one example in iran, not to become a nuclear power if the eu is really interested in iran not having nuclear weapons, the should stop talking to these people and they should talk to people who want democracy, who want freedom, who want equal rights in iran and you can be sure iran will not have nuclear power. the representatives of the government have daughters in the u.s., in europe, in germany, in italy. they study, they are models, they are wearing no hijab, they are wearing modern clothes, they show skin, they show here, why

can these people still be outside and live their lives while their fathers are killing daughters of other people in iran. there are so many measurements. we can get the ambassadors and the counselors to not be able to do the work they are doing in other countries in the world. so many thingsan be do. sanctions are not the best solutions. >> the cracked and has been fierce of the protest but those out on the streets are not deterred. where does that resilient and defiant come from? -- resilience and defiance co from? >> a critters girl killed because she is showing a little

bit of hair. how dangerous is hair? did you have to kill a person for that? it was just that one drop that was too many. and then a lot of the power comes from the fact that so many women and girls take the streets and they are leading demonstrations and i think it is worldwide. there has never been anything like this. another factor that supports the women is indeed the solidarity from outside programs like yours. not stopping to send the message out about what is happening in iran, support the women and encouraging them to go on and risk the life and everything. quickly the courage is admirable but how much of a threat to these really poster the

leadership? >> i think everything is possible. i think this can topple the regime in iran if this apart from the world does not stop and that people in iran have the feeling that once the regime is toppled, they get the help from foreign countries and foreign countries will support them. i think this can go on sit -- go on to the end. both are possible. nobody can say it goes definitely this direction or that direction. thousands of people have been killed in the past 44 years by the government. >> thank you for your time in your view on what is happening in iran in your home country. >> thank you. >> senior police officers are under investigation over the stadium stampede.

at least 125 people died. investigators say six exit gates were too narrow and could only accommodate two people at a time but hundreds were trying to escape after police fired a barrage of teargas. witnesses have said some of the stadium stores were shut, leaving those that could not scale large fences at the mercy of the crash. >> a city under shock. many that have come here to pay their respects are themselves survivors. the student was in section 14 when police fired tear gas into the packed soccer stadium after a riot broke out. >> could not very -- could not breathe, i could not see, i wanted to leave. someone fell on top of me. i could only surrender and think

it is ok to die here. all across 10, vigils are held as people share their grief and force their anger. the messages on the walls and posters are start. this one says mesic underhe guise of security. >> the police have to take response ability. i hope those officers don't just get fired but they get the punishment they deserve. this is about people's lives. an investigation into the causes of the stadium disaster is currently ongoing. >> the pressure and authorities to take action here has been growing constantly. >> so far, the police have sacked the local chief and suspended nine officers but the national police commissioner sees others sharing the blame.

>> we now know that not all police understand the specifics of soccer matches. the indonesian football association should routinely provide training to officers. they are the lowest ranks. that is different from gains abroad. the minister for security coordination points at the football club itself, saying the stadium was overbooked. the club denies the charges. it is already confirmed that the tickets did not exceed the quota limited. you can see that during the match. there was no crowd overflowing. the student missed a match but lost her best friend who invited her. she says that she wants to see a solution that prevents future tragedy rather than endless finger-pointing. >> the united nations has stepped up its appeal for

donations to help flood ravaged pakistan. it is hoping to raise 500 and $50 million. the u.s. has the funds are desperately needed to prevent a second wave of death caused by waterborne diseases and malnutrition. quick they had to stay for a month intest you can. in a village in pakistan, waters have never ceded. it is safe to be back. the devastating floods have caused the roof to be damaged. the lls haveracked. >> they started washing and when the floods came and then we fled by boat. it was chaos at the time.

>> it will take some time for the family to make the house habitable. pakistan is reeling from the worst floods in history. it is not only homes that need to be rebuilt. stagnant floodwater and poor sanitation is putting many at risk of becoming seriously ill. the united nations has launched an urgent appeal for around $800 million, focused on emergency needs. >> we are entering the second wave of the humanitarian crisis. there are huge numbers of mosquitoes, carrying malaria. there are horrific skin diseases that are beginning to emerge. >> the european union has pledged 30 million euros in aid. the much promised help has been slow to leave the country.

leaving many to start all over again. >> the nobel prize for physics has been awarded to three physicists working on quantum mechanics. along aspect from france. john closet from the united states and antoine from austria were given the most prestigious prize science this year. the professor was nicknamed mr. bean after successfully demonstrating quantum teleportation in 1997 through a call with china. >> he received a standing ovation. he has been doing research at the university of vienna for many years in particle physics. now he has won the biggest prize awarded in science. >> during the first experiment i was sometimes asked by the press with the whole thing was supposed to be good for. i said i can tell you why

probably it is not good for anything. i am just doing it out of curiosity. >> he is sharing the prize with two colleagues, one american and one frenchman. it is about the interaction of the smallest particles, much smaller than adams. >> you can apply these findings in the field of cryptography and also in quantum computers. >> anton has explained these visits with the smallest of dies. this goes back to einstein, this goes back to how we view the universe and how particles in

this case interact with one another. in this particular case, you have two particles that could be in different areas but they may still be entangled with one another. it is kind of like having to family members that might be on the different side of the road. you might even have some sort of telepathy. >> the scientists will share the prize money which is almost one million euros. quick sports now. bayern munich has dealt a 5-0 spanking. they netted another go early in the second half. the german international winger has not scored in all three of the champions league clashes this season. they are sitting pretty on top their group with a perfect record so far.

finally, the u.s. country music star loretta lynn also known as the queen of country has died at the age of 90. born into a working family in kentucky in 1932, her frank songs about life and love made her one of the biggest names in country music. she passed away peacefully at her home in tennessee. stay with after a short break i will be back to take you through the day.

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>> welcome to "log from paris," world news analysis from france 24 -- welcome to "live from paris." japanese were woken by attack alert sirens. ukraine making progress clawing back occupied land from russians. vladimir putin is expected to file the illegal annexation orders