I'm Frances Dernley and this is Ukraine, the latest.

Today we hear on the ground from the battlefields of the Dombass.

Consider the breaking reports that the US and UK are

at last about to give Kyiv permission for long-range strikes deeper into Russia

and discuss the outline of the Western strategy for a possible peace.

Bravery takes you through the most unimaginable hardships to finally reward you with victory.

The first duty of my government is security and defense to make clear our unshakable support of NATO and with our allies towards Ukraine.

Keep stand strong.

Nobody's going to break us.

We're strong.

We're Ukrainian. It's Wednesday, the 11th of September, two years and

205 days since the full-scale invasion began.

And today I'm joined by our associate editor of

Defense Dominic Nichols, our senior foreign correspondent Roland O'Lofent, and on the

ground near Percrosk, freelance journalist Tom Much.

Before we begin, just a short word to reiterate our gratitude for the continued messages of support

and appreciation for David's life and work following his sudden passing.

All of your messages will be compiled and shared with his family in due course.

And Roland offers his memories of David at the end of this episode and

you'll hear more about his passions beyond Ukraine which were rich and eclectic.

But first, as ever over to Dom for the military updates in Ukraine and Russia.

Thanks Francis and hello team. First I'd like to extend our thoughts to our US friends

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