Russia's defence minister reports capture of Ukraine city
Kyiv(AP): Russia's defence minister says Moscow's forces have taken control of the last major Ukrainian-held city in Ukraine's Luhansk province.
Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told President Vladimir Putin on Sunday that as a result of successful military operations, the armed forces of the Russian Federation, together with units of the People's Militia of the Luhansk People's Republic, have established full control over the city of Lysychansk, Russian news agencies reported.
Ukrainian fighters spent weeks trying to defend Lysychansk and to keep it from falling to Russia, as neighbouring Sievierodonetsk did a week ago. A presidential adviser predicted late Saturday that the city's could be determined within days.
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Actor Santhosh Nair killed in road accident in Pathanamthitta
Pathanamthitta (Kerala) (PTI): Malayalam Actor Santhosh Nair was killed after a road accident at Enathu in the district in the early hours of Tuesday, police said.
The accident occurred around 6.30 am when the car in which Nair was travelling collided with a lorry, leaving him and his wife injured.
Nair suffered critical injuries after his chest hit at steering wheel of the vehicle, police said.
His wife suffered a fracture in her ribs, they added.
Nair made his debut in cinema with the 1982 film "Ithu Njangalude Katha" and went on to act in over 100 films, donning a wide range of roles, including villain, hero, supporting roles etc.
His latest film, "Mohiniyattam", is currently running in theatres.
