‘Era of peace in Europe over’ says Ukraine, as Avdiivka falls to Russians
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Era of peace in Europe over’ says Ukraine, as Avdiivka falls to Russians

Al Jazeera  

Russian forces capture their first city in more than nine months, partly a result of failing weapons deliveries from allies. Russian forces began to press Ukrainian defenders in earnest last October, after Ukraine’s three-month-long summer counteroffensive had ended, promising to deal Ukraine a winter blow. “And every time Ukrainian soldiers withdraw from a Ukrainian town because of the lack of ammunition, think of it not only in terms of democracy and defending the world-based order, but also in terms of Russian soldiers getting a few kilometres closer to your towns.” Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also seized upon the moment to press allies for more weapons supplies. The first signs that Ukraine’s defences around Avdiivka were failing came on Thursday, when geolocated footage showed Russian forces advancing to new positions south of the city. “Ukrainian forces have long fortified many of the surrounding settlements, which Russian forces are also struggling to capture.” Western support for Ukraine The week also brought some good news for Ukraine.

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‘Highest price for war’: Russia lost 430,000 soldiers in 2024, says Ukraine
1 week, 6 days ago

‘Highest price for war’: Russia lost 430,000 soldiers in 2024, says Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Casualties understood to have reached record levels last year as Russia seized less than 1 percent of Ukrainian lands. “Seizing these settlements has not allowed Russian forces to threaten any notable Ukrainian defensive nodes,” said the ISW, adding that Moscow’s troops failed to conduct the kind of rapid, mechanised manoeuvre necessary to convert these “tactical gains into deep penetrations of …

Ukraine faces worsening situation on eastern front thanks to intense Russian attacks, army chief says
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine faces worsening situation on eastern front thanks to intense Russian attacks, army chief says

The Independent  

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Russia creeps forward as Ukraine strikes its air force and navy
9 months ago

Russia creeps forward as Ukraine strikes its air force and navy

Al Jazeera  

Both sides pursued their strategies in the war, with limited success for each, as ammunition shortages plagued Ukraine. “Russia is using glide bombs, along with direct-attack munitions, in volume to overwhelm Ukrainian air defence,” said the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies. “If confirmed, the possible loss of roughly five percent of Russia’s strategic Tu-95 bombers in a single strike …

Russia says it has seized 400 sq.km. of Ukrainian land
9 months, 1 week ago

Russia says it has seized 400 sq.km. of Ukrainian land

The Hindu  

Russia said on April 2 its forces had captured 400 sq.km. "Russian armed forces continue to push Ukrainian units westwards," Mr. Shoigu told a meeting of Russia's military chiefs, according to a transcript published by the Defence Ministry. In February, Russia captured the frontline town of Avdiivka, just outside the Russian-held regional capital of Donetsk city in its most significant …

Ukraine says it has finally stopped Russia’s advance west of Avdiivka
10 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine says it has finally stopped Russia’s advance west of Avdiivka

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Ukrainian military said its …

Blow to Putin as Ukraine says it has shot down three more Russian warplanes
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Blow to Putin as Ukraine says it has shot down three more Russian warplanes

The Independent  

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After two grueling years of bloodshed, it's time for peace in Ukraine
10 months, 3 weeks ago

After two grueling years of bloodshed, it's time for peace in Ukraine

Salon  

As we mark two full years since Russia invaded Ukraine, Ukrainian government forces have reportedly withdrawn from Avdiivka, a town they first captured from pro-Russian forces in the Donetsk region in July 2014. As Sam Cranny-Evans of the U.K.'s RUSI military think tank told the Guardian, “What that means is that Ukrainians can’t suppress Russian artillery anymore, and if the …

The fall of Ukrainian town Avdiivka was a loss for everyone
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The fall of Ukrainian town Avdiivka was a loss for everyone

Daily Mail  

Russian flags have been planted in the ruins of the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, marking the biggest victory for the Kremlin since its forces took Bakhmut last May in one of the bloodiest battles of the war. Putin's willingness to continue plowing as many Russian teenagers, old men, ethnic minorities, prisoners, foreign fighters and mercenaries as needed into the …

As the Ukraine war enters a third year, Putin waits for Western support for Kyiv to wither
10 months, 3 weeks ago

As the Ukraine war enters a third year, Putin waits for Western support for Kyiv to wither

The Independent  

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Russia says it has crushed the last pocket of resistance in Avdiivka to complete the city’s capture
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia says it has crushed the last pocket of resistance in Avdiivka to complete the city’s capture

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces have completed their takeover of Avdiivka by eliminating the last pocket of resistance at the eastern Ukraine city’s huge coke plant, the Russian military said Monday, after the sheer weight of its troop numbers and greater air and artillery firepower drove out Kyiv’s forces. Some Western military analysts believe that Ukraine could counter Russia’s attempt …

Russia takes control of the Ukrainian city Avdiivka. What this means for the war
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Russia takes control of the Ukrainian city Avdiivka. What this means for the war

Firstpost  

Russia’s flag has been raised in the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka after Ukrainian forces made a hasty retreat. The capture of the city is significant for Vladimir Putin’s men whose last biggest gain was the fall of Bakhmut in May 2023 A Ukrainian official takes cover in front of a burning building that was hit in a Russian airstrike …

Analysis: A key withdrawal shows Ukraine doesn’t have enough artillery to fight Russia
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Analysis: A key withdrawal shows Ukraine doesn’t have enough artillery to fight Russia

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Dwindling ammunition threatens Ukraine’s hold on the 1,000-kilometer front line under withering assault by Russian artillery. But, when reporters asked if he was confident a deal could be struck before Ukraine loses more territory, Biden responded: “I’m not.” DWINDLING SUPPLIES The Associated Press interviewed over a dozen commanders, including heads of artillery units, in the war’s most …

Russia claims 'full control' of Ukraine's Avdiivka, Putin calls it 'important victory'
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Russia claims 'full control' of Ukraine's Avdiivka, Putin calls it 'important victory'

India Today  

Ukrainian troops withdrew from the devastated eastern town of Avdiivka, Kyiv's military chief said on Saturday, and Russian President Vladimir Putin called the capture of the city "an important victory." US President Joe Biden warned this week that Avdiivka could fall to Russian forces because of ammunition shortages following months of Republican congressional opposition to a new US military aid …

Russia says it has taken Ukraine's city of Avdiivka after Ukrainian troop withdrawal
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Russia says it has taken Ukraine's city of Avdiivka after Ukrainian troop withdrawal

ABC  

In short: Russia claims it has taken control of Ukrainian city Avdiivka a day after Ukraine withdrew its troops. Russia claims it has taken control of Ukrainian city Avdiivka a day after Ukraine withdrew its troops. Russian forces have taken complete control of the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, according to Russia's Defence Ministry. Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated military units …

Avdiivka falls to Russia after Ukraine withdraws troop from frontline city
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Avdiivka falls to Russia after Ukraine withdraws troop from frontline city

India TV News  

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said his forces have taken complete control of the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka. Rodion Kudriashov, deputy commander of the 3rd Assault Brigade, said Friday that Ukrainian troops were still holding out against the onslaught of about 15,000 Russian soldiers, but he expected the situation would “soon become critical.” “The enemy is trying to penetrate our …

Russia says it has taken Ukraine’s city of Avdiivka after Ukrainian troop withdrawal
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Russia says it has taken Ukraine’s city of Avdiivka after Ukrainian troop withdrawal

The Hindu  

Russian forces have taken complete control of the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, Russia’s Defence Ministry has said. In a short statement posted on Facebook, Ukrainian commander Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi said he had made the decision to avoid encirclement and “preserve the lives and health of servicemen.” The commander-in-chief added that troops were moving to “more favourable lines.” “Our soldiers …

Ukraine had a tough choice to make over troops in Avdiivka. The West cannot afford for that to keep happening
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine had a tough choice to make over troops in Avdiivka. The West cannot afford for that to keep happening

The Independent  

Ukrainian military and political leaders told The Independent late last year that they had contingency plans should the key town of Avdiivka fall. “In any event,” he said, “we will return to Avdiivka.” open image in gallery Ukrainian servicemen build fortifications not far from Avdiivka on Saturday Avdiivka is virtually a suburb of Donetsk, the southeastern city which in 2014 …

Ukrainian forces pull back from Avdiivka to dodge encirclement, army chief says
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukrainian forces pull back from Avdiivka to dodge encirclement, army chief says

The Independent  

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Ukraine troops withdraw from frontline city Avdiivka
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine troops withdraw from frontline city Avdiivka

The Hindu  

Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from the beleaguered frontline city of Avdiivka to avoid being encircled, new military chief Oleksandr Syrsky said, handing Russia its biggest symbolic victory following Kyiv's failed summer counter-offensive. Ukraine is facing mounting pressure on the eastern front because of ammunition shortages, with a possible $60 billion package of US military aid held up in Washington since …

Ukrainian troops withdraw from key town of Avdiivka after manpower and ammo shortages give Putin's invading forces a symbolic victory after weeks of savage fighting
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukrainian troops withdraw from key town of Avdiivka after manpower and ammo shortages give Putin's invading forces a symbolic victory after weeks of savage fighting

Daily Mail  

Ukraine's forces have withdrawn from the key eastern city of Avdiivka in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, giving Putin's invading forces a symbolic victory after weeks of savage fighting. The withdrawal follows months of fierce Russian attacks and marks the biggest change on the front lines since Moscow troops captured Bakhmut in May last year The forces were rallying on …

Ukraine withdrawing from Avdiivka, where outnumbered defenders held out for four months
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine withdrawing from Avdiivka, where outnumbered defenders held out for four months

ABC  

In short: Ukraine will be withdrawing troops from Avdiivka in the country's east where they are seriously outnumbered by Russian soldiers. Ukraine has started withdrawing troops from Avdiivka in the country's east where outnumbered defenders have battled a Russian assault for four months, their military chief says. Rodion Kudriashov, deputy commander of the 3rd Assault Brigade, said on Friday that …

Russia says it has taken Ukraine’s city of Avdiivka after a Ukrainian troop withdrawal
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Russia says it has taken Ukraine’s city of Avdiivka after a Ukrainian troop withdrawal

LA Times  

Ukrainian soldiers fire toward Russian positions near Avdiivka, Ukraine, in April 2023. Russian forces have taken complete control of the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Saturday. In a short statement on Facebook, Ukrainian commander Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi said he had made the decision to avoid encirclement and “preserve the lives and health of servicemen.” The commander …

Russia claims capture of Avdiivka after Ukraine withdraws from key city
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Russia claims capture of Avdiivka after Ukraine withdraws from key city

Al Jazeera  

President Putin hailed ‘important victory’ for Russia after Ukraine said it withdrew to preserve its soldiers’ lives. Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed his army’s capture of the eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka as an “important victory”, following an earlier withdrawal by Kyiv’s forces. Avdiivka was a “powerful defensive hub” for Ukraine’s armed forces and its capture would “move the …

The crack unit of frontline troops that’s Ukraine’s last hope of saving key town from Russia
10 months, 4 weeks ago

The crack unit of frontline troops that’s Ukraine’s last hope of saving key town from Russia

The Independent  

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Why Russia is throwing so many troops at the small town of Avdiivka
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Why Russia is throwing so many troops at the small town of Avdiivka

The Independent  

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Ukraine’s embattled Avdiivka at risk of falling to Russian forces, says White House
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine’s embattled Avdiivka at risk of falling to Russian forces, says White House

The Independent  

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Zelenskyy seeks German, French support as Russia tightens noose on Avdiivka
11 months ago

Zelenskyy seeks German, French support as Russia tightens noose on Avdiivka

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine president’s trip to Berlin and Paris comes as battle for eastern city, one of the bloodiest in near two-year war, rages. Ukraine’s army says heavy battles are raging with pressing Russian forces in the front-line city of Avdiivka, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy embarked on a mini-European tour in a new attempt to secure much-needed aid. The army said on …

Ukraine reinforces 'critical' frontline town of Avdiivka
11 months ago

Ukraine reinforces 'critical' frontline town of Avdiivka

The Hindu  

Ukraine has rushed soldiers to the embattled eastern town of Avdiivka, surrounded on three sides by Russian forces, where the military said the situation was "extremely critical". Ukraine's new army chief Oleksandr Syrsky acknowledged that his troops were outnumbered on the battlefield and facing "extremely difficult" conditions after a visit Wednesday to troops around Avdiivka. A Ukrainian rocket strike killed …

Ukraine aims a major drone attack at Crimea as Russia tries to capture a destroyed eastern city
1 year, 1 month ago

Ukraine aims a major drone attack at Crimea as Russia tries to capture a destroyed eastern city

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine launched one of the biggest drone attacks on the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula since the full-scale war that started with Russia’s invasion 21 months ago, Russian officials said Friday. At the same time, Ukrainian officials reported that the Kremlin’s forces escalated their weekslong and costly attempt to storm Avdiivka, a strategically important city in eastern Ukraine. The …

Russia pursues Avdiivka with ‘meat assaults’ in a replay of Bakhmut
1 year, 2 months ago

Russia pursues Avdiivka with ‘meat assaults’ in a replay of Bakhmut

Al Jazeera  

Russia has doubled down on a campaign to capture the eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka during the 88th week of its war in what appears to be a repeat of its year-long campaign to capture nearby Bakhmut, which fell in May. As in Bakhmut, the Russian tactics have consisted of waves of infantry attacks that Ukrainian commanders said would soon …

War-weary mothers, wives and children of Ukrainian soldiers demand a cap on military service time
1 year, 2 months ago

War-weary mothers, wives and children of Ukrainian soldiers demand a cap on military service time

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Washington-based think tank noted that Ukrainian military officials …

War-weary mothers, wives and children of Ukrainian soldiers demand a cap on military service time
1 year, 2 months ago

War-weary mothers, wives and children of Ukrainian soldiers demand a cap on military service time

LA Times  

Liliia, who is waiting for her father to return from the front line, holds a poster reading, “Bring my father back. The bid to overrun the city has backfired on the Kremlin’s forces, robbing it of troops and heavy equipment that “will likely undermine Russian offensive capabilities over the long term,” the Institute for the Study of War said late …

Russian forces pound eastern Ukraine's Avdiivka
1 year, 2 months ago

Russian forces pound eastern Ukraine's Avdiivka

The Hindu  

Russian forces pounded the shattered eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka on Tuesday, but heavy losses forced them to switch to air attacks and rely less on full-on ground advances, Ukrainian officials said. Avdiivka was captured briefly in 2014, when Russian-backed separatists seized large chunks of eastern Ukraine, but Ukrainian forces took it back and built solid fortifications. Russian forces have …

Russian forces make renewed push to take eastern Ukraine towns with drones, missiles and mortars
1 year, 2 months ago

Russian forces make renewed push to take eastern Ukraine towns with drones, missiles and mortars

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — At least three civilians were killed and others wounded in Ukraine on Friday and Saturday, as Russian forces continued to shell areas across the country and pushed forward near an embattled eastern city, local Ukrainian officials reported Saturday. A man died as Russian forces shelled the Ukrainian-held town of Nikopol from their stronghold at Ukraine’s largest nuclear …

Civilians killed and wounded as Russian forces renew push to take eastern Ukraine towns
1 year, 2 months ago

Civilians killed and wounded as Russian forces renew push to take eastern Ukraine towns

LA Times  

A mechanic repairs the engine of a Ukrainian armored personnel carrier at a tank repair shop in the Kyiv region on Friday. At least three civilians were killed and others wounded in Ukraine on Friday and Saturday, as Russian forces continued to shell areas across the country and pushed forward near an embattled eastern city, local Ukrainian officials reported Saturday. …

Russia's assault on key eastern Ukraine city is weakening, Kyiv claims, as the war marks 600 days
1 year, 2 months ago

Russia's assault on key eastern Ukraine city is weakening, Kyiv claims, as the war marks 600 days

Firstpost  

Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia, told a U.N. Security Council meeting last Friday that the ramped-up attacks in the east amounted to a new stage in Moscow’s campaign in Ukraine. A dayslong attempt by Russian forces to storm a strategically important city in eastern Ukraine appears to be running out of steam, Kyiv officials claimed Monday, as …

600 days into the war, Russia’s assault on a key eastern Ukraine city appears to be weakening
1 year, 2 months ago

600 days into the war, Russia’s assault on a key eastern Ukraine city appears to be weakening

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — A dayslong attempt by Russian forces to storm a strategically important city in eastern Ukraine appears to be running out of steam, Kyiv officials said Monday, as the Kremlin’s war entered its 600th day. Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia, told a U.N. Security Council meeting last Friday that the ramped-up attacks in the east …

Russian assault on key east Ukraine city is weakening, Kyiv says, as war hits 600 days
1 year, 3 months ago

Russian assault on key east Ukraine city is weakening, Kyiv says, as war hits 600 days

LA Times  

A Ukrainian armored personnel carrier fires toward Russian positions near Avdiivka, in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine. An attempt over days by Russian forces to storm a strategically important city in eastern Ukraine appears to be running out of steam, officials in Kyiv asserted Monday, as the Kremlin’s war entered its 600th day. “Russian forces continued offensive operations aimed …

Fierce fighting persists in Ukraine’s east as Kyiv reports nonstop assaults by Russia on a key city
1 year, 3 months ago

Fierce fighting persists in Ukraine’s east as Kyiv reports nonstop assaults by Russia on a key city

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian officials reported intense combat as Russian forces relentlessly assaulted the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka for a fifth consecutive day Saturday. But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said earlier this week that Ukrainian forces were keeping Russian troops at bay and “holding our ground.” Donetsk’s acting regional governor, Ihor Moroz, said Saturday that 22 civilians were wounded …

Avdiivka: Putin scales up attack on key town in eastern Ukraine as three dead in drone strikes on Russia
1 year, 3 months ago

Avdiivka: Putin scales up attack on key town in eastern Ukraine as three dead in drone strikes on Russia

The Independent  

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Ukraine recaptures Klishchiivka, second eastern village in three days
1 year, 3 months ago

Ukraine recaptures Klishchiivka, second eastern village in three days

Al Jazeera  

Zelenskyy welcomes breakthrough that analysts say is of ‘strategic significance’ to the war in the east. Ukraine said it has taken back the eastern village of Klishchiivka, in what would be Ukraine’s second significant gain in three days in its months-long counteroffensive against the Russian army. “Klishchiivka was cleared of the Russians,” Syrsky, who has often visited the Bakhmut front …

Russia-Ukraine war military dispatch: March 12, 2022
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war military dispatch: March 12, 2022

Al Jazeera  

Fighting rages near Kyiv as conditions deteriorate in other major Ukrainian cities under Russian bombardment. Meanwhile, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Moscow will treat Western arms shipments to Ukraine as legitimate military targets. Mariupol under heavy bombardment While the Ukrainian forces said they have almost destroyed a Russian battalion near Mariupol, the city remains under heavy Russian bombardment …

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