‘What is there to be afraid of?’ Ukrainians in battered southern town hopeful about counteroffensive
1 year, 6 months ago

‘What is there to be afraid of?’ Ukrainians in battered southern town hopeful about counteroffensive

CNN  

Southern Ukraine CNN — Deep inside a makeshift bunker, residents of Orikhiv await an aid delivery while artillery shakes the ground above. “In August last year my house was also destroyed.” Most of the town’s 1,400 remaining residents, down from a pre-war population of 14,000, now live in basements and these bunkers — so called ‘invisibility centres’ — are the only place they are able to shower, do laundry, charge their phones or eat a warm meal. Only 1,400 of Orihiv's pre-war population of 14,000 remains in the town, most of whom are elderly citizens who rely on aid donations to survive Vasco Cotovio/CNN “We’re here almost every day, because it is safe here, our friends are here,” Shumska’s neighbour Nina Sokol says. “Orikhiv is one of the most dangerous places in Zapoprizhzhia region,” says Vitaliy Kubushka from the Global Empowerment Mission and the Howard Buffett Foundation, the organisation behind the aid. “The town is shelled every 24 hours.” And with the Zaporizhzhia frontline becoming more active because of an anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive, aid deliveries may become more rare.

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AP photos from Ukraine in 2024 convey wartime horror and hope
1 week, 5 days ago

AP photos from Ukraine in 2024 convey wartime horror and hope

The Independent  

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AP photos from Ukraine in 2024 convey wartime horror and hope
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1 week, 5 days ago

AP photos from Ukraine in 2024 convey wartime horror and hope

Associated Press  

A man falls to his death from the window of a burning apartment after a Russian air strike. The grisly evidence of war is everywhere in Ukraine, where, for a third year, soldiers and civilians are enduring the Russian army’s onslaught. They include aiming at civilian targets, devastating attacks on Ukraine’s power grid, and the forced transfer and deportation of …

AP PHOTOS: 1,000 days of war in Ukraine captured in images
1 month, 1 week ago

AP PHOTOS: 1,000 days of war in Ukraine captured in images

Associated Press  

A thousand days of war in Ukraine have been captured in stunning images, many of them horrifying, some of them poignant, others uplifting. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print People take shelter underground following explosions in Lviv, western Ukraine, Saturday, March 26, 2022. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn …

UN chief ‘very concerned’ about reports of North Korean soldiers in Russia for deployment in Ukraine war
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UN chief ‘very concerned’ about reports of North Korean soldiers in Russia for deployment in Ukraine war

The Independent  

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Zelenskyy makes 1st visit to border area where Ukrainian forces launched offensive into Russia
4 months ago

Zelenskyy makes 1st visit to border area where Ukrainian forces launched offensive into Russia

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first visit Thursday to the border area where his forces launched their surprise offensive into Russia, saying that Kyiv’s military had taken control of another Russian village and captured more prisoners of war. While in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region, Zelenskyy said the new POWs from the Russian region of Kursk would …

Russia says it advances in eastern Ukraine and regroups after incursion
4 months ago

Russia says it advances in eastern Ukraine and regroups after incursion

The Hindu  

Russia said on Tuesday its forces had taken control of what it described as the strategically important logistics hub of Niu-York in eastern Ukraine, part of Moscow's grinding drive to capture the entire Donetsk region. Even as Ukrainian troops seek to advance in Russia's Kursk region after a surprise cross-border attack that began on Aug. 6, the fate of Niu-York …

Belarus says Ukraine amassing troops at border amid incursion into Russia
4 months ago

Belarus says Ukraine amassing troops at border amid incursion into Russia

Al Jazeera  

Fighting has escalated after Ukrainian troops smashed through the border into Russia’s Kursk region this month. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says Kyiv has stationed more than 120,000 soldiers along its border with Belarus, the country’s state news agency reported, as fighting continues amid Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region. Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant Elsewhere, the United Nations nuclear watchdog warned …

Sudzha, Kursk: Russian residents take shelter as Ukraine advances
4 months, 1 week ago

Sudzha, Kursk: Russian residents take shelter as Ukraine advances

CNN  

Editor’s Note: CNN was accompanied by the Ukrainian military who reviewed the video above without sound prior to its release for operational security reasons. CNN crossed into Russia accompanied by the Ukrainian military, past the border post torn to shreds by Ukraine’s first attack. Our Ukrainian escort said the Russian attack drones that had blighted Ukraine’s progress on the front …

Sudzha, Kursk: Russian residents take shelter as Ukraine advances
4 months, 1 week ago

Sudzha, Kursk: Russian residents take shelter as Ukraine advances

CNN  

Editor’s Note: CNN was accompanied by the Ukrainian military who reviewed the video above without sound prior to its release for operational security reasons. CNN crossed into Russia accompanied by the Ukrainian military, past the border post torn to shreds by Ukraine’s first attack. Our Ukrainian escort said the Russian attack drones that had blighted Ukraine’s progress on the front …

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian offensive advancing as Belgorod declares emergency
4 months, 1 week ago

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian offensive advancing as Belgorod declares emergency

Al Jazeera  

The Ukrainian leader says 100 Russian soldiers captured since surprise incursion began, as Russia denies strategic impact. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said an incursion into the Russian region of Kursk has been achieving its strategic goals, with Russia swiftly pushing back on the claims. On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the offensive has not diverted Russian …

Ukraine’s president acknowledges military incursion onto Russian soil
4 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine’s president acknowledges military incursion onto Russian soil

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Days after Ukraine began a surprise military incursion into Russia’s Kursk border region, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has broken the government’s silence on it by indirectly acknowledging the ongoing military actions to “push the war out into the aggressor’s territory.” Zelenskyy’s comment came in his nightly address late Saturday. But Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Sunday …

2 killed in Kyiv region, including four-year old boy, in Russian attacks
4 months, 1 week ago

2 killed in Kyiv region, including four-year old boy, in Russian attacks

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 Two people were killed in …

Ukraine’s president indirectly acknowledges daring military incursion onto Russian soil
4 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine’s president indirectly acknowledges daring military incursion onto Russian soil

LA Times  

Residents of an apartment building damaged after shelling from the Ukrainian side leave the area Sunday in Kursk, Russia. Days after Ukraine began a surprise military incursion into Russia’s Kursk border region, President Volodymyr Zelensky has broken the government’s silence on it by indirectly acknowledging the ongoing military actions to “push the war out into the aggressor’s territory.” Zelensky’s comment …

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia orders evacuation of Kursk region after Ukraine's surprise incursion
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia orders evacuation of Kursk region after Ukraine's surprise incursion

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia on Saturday announced increased security measures in the border region of Kursk, where an incursion this week by Ukrainian forces caught Russian troops off guard and exposed its military vulnerabilities in the nearly 2½-year-old war. He also said that Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of Ukraine’s armed forces, had sent him multiple reports about the front-line …

Russia tightens security in Kursk region, as fight continues against Ukraine’s surprise incursion
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia tightens security in Kursk region, as fight continues against Ukraine’s surprise incursion

LA Times  

A column of Russian army trucks damaged by Ukrainian shelling are seen in the Kursk region of Russia. Russia on Saturday announced increased security measures in the border region of Kursk, where an incursion last week by Ukrainian forces caught Russian troops off guard and exposed its military vulnerabilities in the nearly 2½-year-old war. He also said that Gen. Oleksandr …

Ukrainian troops say Russia's front-line push has driven them out of two more eastern villages
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukrainian troops say Russia's front-line push has driven them out of two more eastern villages

The Independent  

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9 killed in Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine ahead of G7 summit aimed at slowing Moscow’s offensive
6 months, 1 week ago

9 killed in Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine ahead of G7 summit aimed at slowing Moscow’s offensive

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces launched new deadly attacks on Ukraine, killing at least nine people on Wednesday, a day before the leaders of countries that are some of Ukraine’s biggest backers were to discuss how to slow Moscow’s offensive. “And we need as many of them as possible.” Earlier Wednesday, Ukraine’s air force said it shot down more than …

Ukraine: Battles rage outside Kharkiv as troops try to hold back Russian advance
7 months ago

Ukraine: Battles rage outside Kharkiv as troops try to hold back Russian advance

CNN  

Lyptsi, Ukraine CNN — There are some towns that Ukraine can just never afford to lose, and Lyptsi is one of them. It is like that every night.” His men were among the first to tackle Russia’s new advance into Kharkiv region nearly two weeks ago. Over a week reporting in the villages around the city, CNN saw Ukrainian units …

Ukrainian troops pull out of some areas and Zelenskyy postpones foreign trips amid Russian offensive
7 months, 1 week ago

Ukrainian troops pull out of some areas and Zelenskyy postpones foreign trips amid Russian offensive

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian forces withdrew from some parts of the country’s northeast and battled Russian troops in other areas Wednesday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to postpone all his upcoming foreign trips underscored the seriousness of the threat his soldiers face. AP AUDIO: Ukrainian troops pull out of some areas and Zelenskyy postpones foreign trips amid Russian offensive AP …

Ukrainian officials urge Western partners to speed up military aid deliveries amid Russian onslaught
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukrainian officials urge Western partners to speed up military aid deliveries amid Russian onslaught

The Independent  

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‘We stormed without support’: Ukraine towns fall to Russia in latest defeat
7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘We stormed without support’: Ukraine towns fall to Russia in latest defeat

Al Jazeera  

Outmanned and outgunned, Kyiv’s forces struggle to advance against Moscow’s troops as the war drags on. “I survived that war and will survive this one,” Lidya Stepanovna said, referring to World War II and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Russians intensified their attacks ahead of the arrival of US military aid that includes antitank missiles and 155mm-calibre shells that …

Russia breaks through Ukraine front line and captures important town
8 months ago

Russia breaks through Ukraine front line and captures important town

Daily Mail  

Russian troops have reportedly pushed through Ukrainian lines to take the strategic town of Ocheretyne in Donetsk - the latest scoop for Vladimir Putin's forces amid a recent string of gains on the battlefield. It comes as US lawmakers signed off on a new $61 billion military aid package that will soon enable Kyiv 's defenders re-equip with sorely needed …

More civilians die in Ukraine as a think tank warns delays in US aid will hamper Kyiv's forces
8 months, 1 week ago

More civilians die in Ukraine as a think tank warns delays in US aid will hamper Kyiv's forces

The Independent  

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Ukraine military chief’s chilling warning to the West about Russia’s threat
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine military chief’s chilling warning to the West about Russia’s threat

The Independent  

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‘Will Take No Prisoners…’: Putin Aide Warns Against NATO Fighters’ Involvement In Ukraine War
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Will Take No Prisoners…’: Putin Aide Warns Against NATO Fighters’ Involvement In Ukraine War

Hindustan Times  

‘Will Take No Prisoners…’: Putin Aide Warns Against NATO Fighters’ Involvement In Ukraine War The Russian Security Council's deputy chairman, Dmitry Medvedev, issued a chilling threat to the US-led NATO bloc if they deploy troops in Ukraine. Watch INTERNATIONAL NEWS #dmitrymedvedev #putin #nato #ukraine #natotroops #natosoldiers #usledbloc #westernmilitarybloc #medvedev #vladimirputin #volodymyrzelensky #zelensky #russiaukrainewar #natotroopsinukraine #prisoners #bounty #kill #highestreward #macron #italy …

Ukraine says three killed, 13 wounded in Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine says three killed, 13 wounded in Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia

Al Jazeera  

Russian officials have meanwhile accused Ukraine of attacking the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant Meanwhile on Friday, Russian officials accused Ukraine of attacking the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The Russian state-run RIA news agency quoted the facility’s press service as saying Ukrainian military drones attacked the power plant but caused no damage to its critical infrastructure. On …

Detecting Russian ‘carrots’ and ‘tea bags’: Ukraine decodes enemy chatter to save lives
10 months ago

Detecting Russian ‘carrots’ and ‘tea bags’: Ukraine decodes enemy chatter to save lives

LA Times  

As the radio crackles with enemy communications that are hard to decipher, one Russian command rings out clear: “Brew five Chinese tea bags on 38 orange.” A Ukrainian soldier known on the battlefield as Mikhass, who has spent months listening to and analyzing such chatter, is able to quickly decode the gibberish. After months of near stalemate along the 621-mile …

How five Ukrainian cities are coping, despite Putin’s war
1 year ago

How five Ukrainian cities are coping, despite Putin’s war

The Economist  

Kharkiv Zaporizhia Odessa Kyiv Lviv Christmas Specials | Life does not stop How five Ukrainian cities are coping, despite Putin’s war From ravers to rubbish collectors, residents tells their stories Your browser does not support this video. Some residents are so confident in the protective “dome” over Kyiv that they don’t bother running to bomb shelters. “We went through a …

Ukrainian drone video provides a grim look at casualties as Russian troops advance toward Avdiivka
1 year ago

Ukrainian drone video provides a grim look at casualties as Russian troops advance toward Avdiivka

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — As Russian forces press forward with an attempt to capture the town of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine, The Associated Press obtained aerial footage that gives an indication of their staggering losses. A Ukrainian military drone unit near Stepove, a village just north of Avdiivka, where some of the most intense battles have taken place, shot the video …

Russia, Ukraine give conflicting reports of fighting in Zaporizhzhia
1 year, 1 month ago

Russia, Ukraine give conflicting reports of fighting in Zaporizhzhia

Firstpost  

In its daily briefing on Sunday, the Russian ministry of defence stated that Russian forces had repulsed Ukrainian attacks in the vicinity of Verbove and Robotyne Over the weekend, conflicting reports emerged from Russia and Ukraine regarding the situation along the frontline in the Zaporizhzhia region. In statements released on Monday, Yevgeny Balitsky, the top Moscow-installed official in the Zaporizhzhia …

Ukraine’s months-long counteroffensive at the crossroads
1 year, 3 months ago

Ukraine’s months-long counteroffensive at the crossroads

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine’s troops appear to be nearing a breakthrough, slowly edging south in the Zaporizhia region. Ukrainian forces this far south will then be able to destroy targets round Melitopol, putting pressure on Russian troops there and threatening Russian units protecting the near bank of the Dnipro with encirclement. The city of Donetsk, the linchpin for the southern and eastern fronts, …

Ukraine holds drills in Zaporizhzhia to prepare for radiation leaks from Russian-held nuclear plant
1 year, 5 months ago

Ukraine holds drills in Zaporizhzhia to prepare for radiation leaks from Russian-held nuclear plant

Associated Press  

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine — Dressed in white and yellow protective suits and armed with devices to detect radiation levels, Ukrainian emergency workers took part in a drill Thursday to prepare for a potential risk of radiation leakage from the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Dozens of civilians joined the drill on the outskirts of the city of Zaporizhzhia, located around 100 …

Ukrainian forces take control of Piatykhatky village on Zaporizhzhia front
1 year, 6 months ago

Ukrainian forces take control of Piatykhatky village on Zaporizhzhia front

The Hindu  

A Russian-installed official acknowledged on Sunday that Ukraine had recaptured a village in the southern Zapororizhzhia region, its first gain on that front since it launched its counter-offensive earlier this month. "The enemy's 'wave-like' offensives yielded results, despite enormous losses," Mr. Rogov said on the Telegram messaging app. Russia says it is inflicting heavy losses on Kyiv's forces and President …

Ukraine takes Zaporizhia village amid fierce front-line battles
1 year, 6 months ago

Ukraine takes Zaporizhia village amid fierce front-line battles

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine’s counteroffensive continues with small advances as Russia conducts ‘effective’ defensive operations in the south, analysts say. A Russian-installed official in the partly-occupied Zaporizhia region, Vladimir Rogov, said Ukraine had taken “operational control” of the settlement and that Russian troops were trying to counterattack with shelling. Ukraine is on the offensive in these areas and “made small advances”, it said, …

Ukraine counteroffensive takes shape but main test still to come
1 year, 6 months ago

Ukraine counteroffensive takes shape but main test still to come

India Today  

After a week of heavy fighting, the real tests of Kyiv's counteroffensive lie ahead, with Ukrainian troops some distance from Russia's main defensive line and the bulk of forces prepared for the push still on standby. Ukraine struck in two areas along the southeastern front last week as it began the main phase of its long-awaited operation, reporting seven retaken …

Ukraine’s counteroffensive begins: What do we know so far?
1 year, 6 months ago

Ukraine’s counteroffensive begins: What do we know so far?

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera’s Defence Editor Alex Gatopoulos explains the dynamics of a new phase in the 16-month war. Ukrainian forces have proved highly adept at masking their strategic aims with feints, disinformation and by shuffling troops from one area to another, keeping Russian military planners guessing as to their next move. The restoration of this water supply, initially cut by Ukraine …

Pass this on to Putin: Zelenskyy 'positive' about Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia
1 year, 6 months ago

Pass this on to Putin: Zelenskyy 'positive' about Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia

India Today  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that counteroffensive and defensive actions are underway against Russian forces, asserting that his top commanders are in a “positive” mindset as their troops engaged in intense fighting along the front line. The Ukrainian leader, at a Kyiv news conference alongside Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, responded to a question about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s …

Zelensky signaled Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia is underway. Here’s what to expect
1 year, 6 months ago

Zelensky signaled Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia is underway. Here’s what to expect

CNN  

CNN — With a few words, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky gave his strongest signal yet that his forces have begun their much-anticipated campaign to regain swathes of territory taken by Russian forces. Russia has dug in – but is vulnerable Ukraine’s counteroffensive has long been expected by Russia, giving Putin’s army several months to prepare the ground and build an …

Zelenskyy says ‘counteroffensive, defensive actions’ taking place in Ukraine
1 year, 6 months ago

Zelenskyy says ‘counteroffensive, defensive actions’ taking place in Ukraine

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that counteroffensive and defensive actions are underway against Russian forces, asserting that his top commanders are in a “positive” mindset as their troops engaged in intense fighting along the front line. The Ukrainian leader, at a Kyiv news conference alongside Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, responded to a question about Russian …

Zelenskyy says 'counteroffensive, defensive actions' taking place in Ukraine
1 year, 6 months ago

Zelenskyy says 'counteroffensive, defensive actions' taking place in Ukraine

The Hindu  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that counteroffensive and defensive actions were underway against Russian forces, asserting that his top commanders were in a “positive” mindset as their troops engaged in intense fighting along the front line. The Ukrainian leader, at a Kyiv news conference alongside Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, responded to a question about Russian President Vladimir Putin's …

Ukraine’s president gives strongest hint yet much anticipated counteroffensive has started
1 year, 6 months ago

Ukraine’s president gives strongest hint yet much anticipated counteroffensive has started

CNN  

Kyiv CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has given his clearest indication yet that Ukraine’s long-awaited push to liberate territory still held by Russia’s occupying forces is underway, saying “relevant counteroffensive defensive actions are taking place in Ukraine.” Speaking in Kyiv Saturday, the Ukrainian leader was asked to respond to comments by his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, who said Friday, …

Zelensky says ‘counteroffensive, defensive actions’ taking place in Ukraine
1 year, 6 months ago

Zelensky says ‘counteroffensive, defensive actions’ taking place in Ukraine

LA Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that counteroffensive and defensive actions are underway against Russian forces, asserting that his top commanders are in a “positive” mind-set as their troops engaged in intense fighting along the front line. The Ukrainian leader, at a Kyiv news conference alongside Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, responded to a question about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s …

Ukraine's Zelenskyy confirms that an offensive against Russia is underway
1 year, 6 months ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy confirms that an offensive against Russia is underway

NPR  

Ukraine's Zelenskyy confirms that an offensive against Russia is underway Enlarge this image toggle caption Efrem Lukatsky/AP Efrem Lukatsky/AP KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday gave his first formal confirmation that Ukraine's long-awaited offensive was underway against Russian troops. Ukraine's offensive has been gradually coming into focus in recent days, with ground attacks against Russian troops in …

‘Dead zone’: How the Ukraine war moved inside Russia
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Dead zone’: How the Ukraine war moved inside Russia

Al Jazeera  

The western Russian region of Belgorod that borders Ukraine has been shelled and attacked by drones hundreds of times. Kyiv, Ukraine – The enemy “turns border districts into a dead zone”, a war correspondent covering the Russia-Ukraine war wrote on his Telegram channel on Saturday. “From the political viewpoint, Kyiv managed to destroy Moscow’s monopoly on the escalation of war, …

Counteroffensive? Probing defenses? A look at the fighting in Ukraine
1 year, 6 months ago

Counteroffensive? Probing defenses? A look at the fighting in Ukraine

Associated Press  

While Kyiv is keeping silent about the start of any counteroffensive, fighting is raging in several sections of the front line, signaling that the long-expected campaign could be getting underway. Russian military bloggers described them as part of Moscow’s efforts to derail the counteroffensive by softening Ukraine’s air defenses and destroying Western weapons and ammunition intended for the campaign. “The …

Ukrainian offensive is ‘taking place in several directions,’ says official
1 year, 6 months ago

Ukrainian offensive is ‘taking place in several directions,’ says official

CNN  

CNN — A Ukrainian offensive is “taking place in several directions,” Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar told Ukrainian television on Monday, heightening speculation that a major push by Kyiv to recapture land held by Russia’s occupying forces could be getting underway. Maliar’s comments came after the Russian Defense Ministry claimed its troops resisted a “large-scale” attack from Ukrainian forces in …

Worries grow about Ukraine nuke plant amid evacuations
1 year, 7 months ago

Worries grow about Ukraine nuke plant amid evacuations

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Anxiety about the safety of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant grew Sunday after the Moscow-installed governor of the Ukrainian region where it is located ordered civilian evacuations, including from the city where most plant workers live. Analysts have for months pointed to the southern Zaporizhzhia region as one of the possible targets of Ukraine’s expected spring counteroffensive, …

Ukrainian troop positions spark counteroffensive speculation
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukrainian troop positions spark counteroffensive speculation

The Hindu  

Ukrainian military forces have successfully established positions on the eastern side of the Dnieper River, according to a new analysis, giving rise to speculation on Sunday that the advances could be an early sign of Kyiv's long-awaited spring counteroffensive. Speaking on Ukrainian television, Humeniuk added that it was “very difficult work” when “it’s necessary to overcome an obstacle such as …

Ukrainian troop positions spark counteroffensive speculation
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukrainian troop positions spark counteroffensive speculation

LA Times  

The shell of a van in a debris-littered area of Bakhmut, Ukraine, the site of heavy battles with Russian troops. Ukrainian military forces have successfully established positions on the eastern side of the Dnipro River, according to a new analysis, giving rise to speculation Sunday that the advances could be an early sign of Kyiv’s long-awaited spring counteroffensive. On Sunday, …

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