The liberation of Kherson has once again highlighted the horror of Russia s use of booby traps - with door handles, fridges and even children s toys turned into lethal weapons.
Deep in a forest outside Kyiv the extraordinary generosity of Mail readers is now saving civilian lives amid a brutal war. The Mail Force Ukraine appeal raised over £10m following the Russian invasion.
The Mail Force mission to deliver 500,000 of our food parcels to the warzone - in a joint-operation with the Ukrainian embassy in London - rolled into the village yesterday.
Villagers living in areas close to the Russian border were delighted to receive the first shipment of vital aid packages, which have been part-funded by our Mail Force appeal.
Weeks of heavy shelling and occupation by Russian forces had left the frontline village of Mezenivka in a desperate situation - and locals have gone weeks without a proper meal.