Summary

Russian shelling has caused a huge fire at a chemical plant in Severodonetsk as "non-stop" fighting rages in the city, the region's governor says.

Serhiy Haidai added Ukrainian forces remain in control of the site where up to 800 civilians are hiding in underground bomb shelters.

A former British soldier has been killed fighting for the Ukrainian armed forces, his family has said.

Jordan Gatley, who left the British army in March, died in the battle for the eastern city of Severodonetsk.

Meanwhile, President Volodymr Zelensky has again asked for more weapons, amid fears his soldiers are running out of ammunition.

The first rebranded McDonald's restaurants have opened in Moscow with a new name that translates as "Tasty and that's it".

Source: BBC

BDST: 2028 HRS, JUNE 12, 2022
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