richard galpin, bbc news.le, ukrainian rocket strikes have forced russia to close a key bridge, which is a crucial supply line for russian forces. the antonovsky bridge connects the occupied city of kherson, to the east bank of the dnipro river. our diplomatic correspondent explains. this is late last night, pretty substantial barrage of precision rockets launched by this newly acquired system, which the american has supplied. it gives them the ability to launch precision strikes at some distance, and they have been using it to try to destroy the bridges that connect kherson and the region around kherson to other russian controlled territory on the other side of the dnipro were the river. and judging by the images that we have seen evidence, it is going to take quite a long time to repair it. it's not the only bridge come there's also a railway bridge and another to bridge on nearby tributary which is being targeted by ukrainians. this is all parts, western officials say, of a growing ukrainian counteroffensiv

richard galpin reports.he war, back in february, russian forces have been blockading ukraine's black sea ports, preventing exports of ukrainian wheat and other grains vital for the food supplies of many countries around the world. according to officials, there are around 20 million tonnes of grain in ukraine. with fears growing of global food shortages, it seems there may now have been a breakthrough with a deal agreed by the two sides. it is hoped it will be possible for ships to be inspected near turkey, and then guided past ukrainian sea mines, before being loaded with grains and fertiliser. the first shipments are due in the coming days. all this, after turkey's defence minister hulusi akar unveiled a coordination centre in istanbul to oversee the export of ukrainian grains. translation: currently, i the preparation is that ships laden with grain that will leave ukrainian ports. the work done by the joint coordination centre will contribute to overcoming the food crisis affecting the whole world. the un,

richard galpin reports.week, protests here in the iraqi capital baghdad leading to parliament being broken into and occupied — supporters of the powerful iraqi cleric moqtada al—sadr venting their anger about the possibility of a pro—iran candidate becoming prime minister. concrete barriers pulled down so they could enter the high—security green zone. more than 100 people have been injured. iraq's current prime minister, mustafa al—kadhimi, has called for calm. translation: i ask on everyone to maintain peace and calm - and to avoid clashes, and for the citizens not to clash with the security forces, to respect the rule of law of the country. all this the result of many months of stalemate between the political factions, in the quest to create a new government. translation: this is the longest | postelection deadlock iraq has gone through since the days of the old regime. the political forces possess the authority and positions but forget about the iraqi people. there is no budget, no infrastructure. it has

richard galpin reports.art of the war back in february, russian forces has been blockading ukraine's black sea ports — preventing exports of ukrainian wheat and other grains vital for the food supply of many countries around the world. according to officials, there are around 20 million tonnes of grain in ukraine. with fears growing of global food shortages, it seems there may now have been a breakthrough with a deal agreed by the two sides. it is hoped it will be possible for ships to be inspected near turkey and then guided past ukrainian sea mines before being loaded with grains and fertiliser. the first shipments are due in the coming days. all this after turkey's defence minister unveiled a coordination centre in istanbul to oversee the export of ukrainian grains. translation: currently, i the preparation is that ships laden with grain that will leave ukrainian ports. the work done by the world joint coronation centre will contribute to overcoming the food crisis affecting the whole world. the un, ukrai

richard galpin has this report.ion of the documents that we have been looking at all the items we have found all the witness statements we have that indicates it was an act of terror. in statements we have that indicates it was an act of terror.— was an act of terror. in the chaos ofthe was an act of terror. in the chaos of the attack. — was an act of terror. in the chaos of the attack, armed _ was an act of terror. in the chaos of the attack, armed officers - of the attack, armed officers stopped a bus near the venue is a search operation got under way in the area. the mall is a popular destination on the outskirts of the city with more than 140 shops and restaurants and catering for lots of younger customers. many were seen escaping from the gunfire. some holding hands. i�*ve spoken to my daughters and they were at the restaurant where the perpetrator was firing the shots. this is horrible. just pure terror. i take news conference today the police announced that the suspect was known to the psychiatric services. i