Ukrainian forces break through Russian defenses in the south and advance in the east

The Reuters Daily Briefing Tuesday, October 4, 2022 by Linda Noakes Hello Here's what you need to know. North Korea conducts its longest-range missile test yet, Musk and Zelenskiy have a Twitter showdown, and a weakened Truss faces a fight for credibility Also, join us live for Reuters IMPACT - tackling climate change with businesses, scientists and thinkers Today's biggest stories Ukrainians ride an armored vehicle in Donesk region, October 3 2022. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR Ukrainian forces have broken through Russian defenses in the south of the country while expanding their rapid offensive in the east, seizing back more territory in areas annexed by Russia and threatening its troops' supply lines. Will Russia use nuclear weapons? Here are President Vladimir Putin's warnings explained. Swamped by panic-stricken requests for help to avoid being drafted, Russian lawyers say they are working flat out to offer advice to those at risk of being sent to fight in Ukraine. 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