23:23Russia-Ukraine war: Ground reports from Bucha, Donetsk and more
The top focus of this episode of India First is on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 42nd day, watch ground reports from Bucha, Stoyanka and Donetsk and the latest updates about the conflict.
20:58Russia-Ukraine war: Antonov AN-225, world's largest plane, in tatters
Mriya, the world's largest commercial airplane, was destroyed by Russian forces outside Kyiv. The aircraft was the world's longest and heaviest operational plane, measuring 84 metres long and weighing 175 metric tonnes without fuel o..
23:47Russia-Ukraine war: Day 40 of Russian invasion | Ground Report
Ukraine has accused Russian forces of committing war crimes and a “massacre” in Bucha after the bodies of unarmed Ukrainian civilians and mass graves were found on Sunday. Bodies of civilians – many with bound hands, close-range gunshot wo..
26:50Russia-Ukraine war: India now mega geopolitical focal point & more
India Today's Gaurav Sawant and Geeta Mohan bring all the latest reports from the warzone Ukraine, only on India First.
24:11The reality of Russia's 'scaling down' promise | Ground Report
The war in Ukraine has entered the fifth week and Russia is bombarding cities where it pledged to scale back military operations. India Today's Gaurav Sawant and Geeta Mohan bring you all the latest reports from the warzone Ukraine, only ..
16:42Russia-Ukraine war: Day 34 of Russian invasion | Ground Report
Russia has decided to drastically cut military activity around Kyiv and Chernihiv in Ukraine, its deputy defence minister said on Tuesday, after talks between Russian and Ukrainian negotiating teams in Istanbul. Watch the video to learn more a..
28:06Russian forces stalled outside Kyiv but constant bombardment in Ukraine continues
More than a month since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia's forces are stalled outside Kyiv while the country says it has turned its main focus to the east. But the barrage of artillery fire and aerial bombings continues throughout ..
25:051 month of Russia's invasion of Ukraine: When will this war end and how?
One month since Russian forces invaded Ukraine, there is no sign of slowing down.
24:55Will Nato's action stop Russia-Ukraine war?
Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, US President Joe Biden and world leaders have pledged fresh sanctions and humanitarian aid in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
22:53Biden all set to arrive in Warsaw; US troops in Poland for Nato exercises; more
As the battle for Kyiv rages on, US President Joe Biden is all set to arrive in Warsaw.
23:48Biden to visit Poland amid raging war: Will his visit bring relief?
As Russian forces continue to rain missiles on Ukrainian cities, US President Joe Biden will travel to Poland at the end of the week.
23:06Day 21 of Russia-Ukraine war: President Zelenskyy addresses US Congress, seeks more help
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who addressed the US Congress, cited Pearl Harbor and the September 11 terror attacks as he appealed to the US to do more to help Ukraine fight the Russians.
35:17Day 20 of Russia-Ukraine war: Ground reports from the warzone
As the Russia-Ukraine war entered Day 20, Russian forces stepped up their attack on Kyiv on Tuesday that killed dozens of people.
27:28Russia intensifies attack on Kyiv, targets Antonov aircraft plant | Ground reports from warzone
It's been 19 days since Russia began their military offensive in Ukraine. And now the Russians have intensified their attacks on Kyiv and even targeted Antonov aircraft plant.
46:58Russian troops advance towards Kyiv; Ukrainian soldiers build trenches to stall attack and more
India Today's ground report from Ukraine where soldiers are seen preparing to ward off the Russian attack as they close in on the capital city of Kyiv. While soldiers dig trenches and build bunkers on the frontline to stop the Russian inv..
47:25Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv braces for an all-out attack; Ground reports from Bucha, Irpin; more
On Day 13 of the Russia-Ukraine war, as Kyiv braces for an all-out attack, India Today's reporters bring these ground reports from different warzones in Ukraine.
42:10Irpin braces for Russian advance; Ceasefire announced in 4 Ukrainian cities; more
As Russian troops ramped up their assault, an all-out effort is being made to stall the Russian advance in Irpin.
26:00Kyiv, Kharkiv brace for Russian assault; Kyiv hospital shifts maternity ward to basement; more
On Day 8 of the Russian invasion, the southern port city of Kherson has fallen. And now, the Russian troops are pounding Ukraine's capital city Kyiv and the second largest city Kharkiv.
45:34Russia intensifies attack on Kharkiv; Ground report from Kyiv; more
In this episode of India First, watch ground report and all the latest updates from Ukraine.
45:22Russia asks civilians to leave Kyiv; Ground reports from Ukraine; more
As the Ukraine-Russia war intensifies on the fifth day, Moscow has asked all civilians to leave the capital city of Kyiv.
43:07Putin asks Ukrainian soldiers not to interfere in Russia's operations; Ground reports from Ukraine; more
As Russian troops closed in on Ukraine's capital city Kyiv, Russian President Putin asked Ukraine's army not to interfere in Russia's operations.
49:16Ukraine claims Russian troops captured Kyiv airfield; Ground report from Mariupol; more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russian troops have captured an airfield near Kyiv on Thursday.
26:14Ukraine-Russia standoff: Ground report from Donbass
As tension between Ukraine and Russia escalates further after President Vladimir Putin received authorisation to use military force outside his country while the West imposes sanctions against Moscow, India Today's Gaurav Sawant brings th..
25:32Ukraine-Russia tensions: India Today reports from ground zero
Days after Russia announced a partial pullback of its forces near Ukraine that have fuelled fears of a looming invasion, satellite images show Moscow has moved some of its military equipment, but other hardware has arrived.
Gaurav C Sawant
Gaurav C Sawant
An alumnus of the St Stephen's College, Delhi University Gaurav C Sawant is Senior Executive Editor, India Today TV. Gaurav joined The Indian Express as a Trainee in 1994 and covered the Kargil conflict in 1999. He has authored a book: Dateline Kargil: A Correspondent's nine Week account from the BattleFront published by Macmillan. Gaurav has also written on the valour of the Param Vir Chakra awardees as part of he Veer Gatha series. Gaurav has been a part of the India Today Group since 2008. He has covered conflict in Iraq, Libya and Egypt and UN operations in Sierra Leone and Lebanon. In December 2007 Gaurav was awarded `Wings'by the Indian Navy and has done 5 para jumps at INS DEGA at Vishakhapatanam. He has also done one assisted free fall and one tandem jump with the Indian Navy. Gaurav recently became the first journalist to.. SHOW MORE
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