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Ukraine exacts punishing cost on Russian forces’ eastern advance
2 years, 5 months ago

Ukraine exacts punishing cost on Russian forces’ eastern advance

Al Jazeera  

Russian forces have taken Luhansk region, but at a very high cost in men and arms. “In the face of Russian occupation troops’ multiple advantage in artillery, aviation, active basefire systems, ammunition and personnel, continuing the city’s defence would lead to fatal consequences,” the General Staff said. After the loss of the main positions was a foregone conclusion, the command …

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Putin declares victory in eastern Ukraine region of Luhansk
2 years, 5 months ago

Putin declares victory in eastern Ukraine region of Luhansk

Associated Press  

POKROVSK, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared victory in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk, one day after Ukrainian forces withdrew from their last remaining bulwark of resistance in the province. Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to Putin in a televised meeting Monday that Russian forces had taken control of Luhansk, which together with the neighboring …

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Putin Declares Victory In Embattled Donbas Region Of Luhansk
2 years, 5 months ago

Putin Declares Victory In Embattled Donbas Region Of Luhansk

Huff Post  

In this handout photo taken from video released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on July 4, 2022, a man sets a Russian national flag on a balcony of a residential building in Lysychansk. Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP POKROVSK, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared victory in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk, one …

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Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | Ukraine lays out $750 billion 'recovery plan' for postwar future
2 years, 5 months ago

Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | Ukraine lays out $750 billion 'recovery plan' for postwar future

The Hindu  

Ukraine’s forces have withdrawn from the bombed-out city of Lysychansk, prompting Russia to claim full control of the eastern Luhansk region, a key Kremlin war goal, but President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to regain the lost territory. Russia Putin orders Ukraine offensive to continue after capture of Lugansk Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu to press …

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Putin declares victory in Luhansk in Ukraine’s Donbas after fall of key city
2 years, 5 months ago

Putin declares victory in Luhansk in Ukraine’s Donbas after fall of key city

LA Times  

Ukrainian platoon commander Mariia rests in a trench in the Donetsk region in the east. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to Putin in a televised meeting Monday that Russian forces had taken control of Luhansk, which together with the neighboring Donetsk province makes up Ukraine’s Donbas industrial heartland. Shoigu told Putin that “the operation” was completed Sunday after Russian …

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Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city shopping centre
2 years, 5 months ago

Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city shopping centre

Daily Mail  

Scores of civilians were feared killed or wounded in a Russian missile strike Monday on a crowded shopping mall in Ukraine's central city of Kremenchuk, Ukrainian officials said. Russia has carried out a deadly missile strike on a busy shopping centre in Ukraine in Putin's latest barbaric attack against civilians It is just the latest strike carried out by Vladimir …

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Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | G-7 demands Russia ‘immediately’ return Ukrainians taken by force
2 years, 5 months ago

Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | G-7 demands Russia ‘immediately’ return Ukrainians taken by force

The Hindu  

The G-7 leaders have pledged to continue supporting Ukraine “for as long as it takes.” In a joint statement Monday after a video link session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the leaders underlined their “unwavering commitment to support the government and people of Ukraine in their courageous defence of their country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.” President Joe Biden is set …

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Q&A: Ukraine’s Haidai on the battle for Severodonetsk, Lysychansk
2 years, 5 months ago

Q&A: Ukraine’s Haidai on the battle for Severodonetsk, Lysychansk

Al Jazeera  

Luhansk governor says his troops will hold on to Lysychansk for ‘as long as possible’ so the Ukrainian army can shore up defences in the neighbouring Donetsk region. Russian forces have taken control of the eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk, in Ukraine’s Luhansk region, delivering a significant victory for President Vladimir Putin, four months after he ordered his troops into …

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Russia pushes to block second city in eastern Ukraine
2 years, 5 months ago

Russia pushes to block second city in eastern Ukraine

The Hindu  

Russian forces are trying to block a city in eastern Ukraine, the region’s governor said on Saturday after their relentless assault on a nearby city forced Ukrainian troops to begin withdrawal after weeks of intense fighting. Severodonetsk and Lysychansk have been the focal point of the Russian offensive aimed at capturing all of eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region and destroying the …

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Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | Mayor says Ukrainian troops have 'almost left' Sievierodonetsk
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | Mayor says Ukrainian troops have 'almost left' Sievierodonetsk

The Hindu  

After weeks of ferocious fighting, Ukrainian forces have begun retreating from a besieged city in the country's east to move to stronger positions, a regional official said on Friday, the four-month mark in Russia's invasion. Kyiv Mayor says Ukrainian troops have 'almost left' Sievierodonetsk The mayor of Ukraine's Sievierodonetsk said Ukrainian troops had "almost left" the strategic frontline city after …

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Ukrainian army leaving battered city for fortified positions
2 years, 6 months ago

Ukrainian army leaving battered city for fortified positions

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — After weeks of ferocious fighting, Ukrainian forces have begun retreating from a besieged city in the country’s east to move to stronger positions, a regional official said Friday, the four-month mark in Russia’s invasion. “The Russians are relentlessly shelling the Ukrainian positions, burning everything out.” Haidai said the Russians are also advancing toward Lysychansk — from Zolote …

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Ukraine Army to leave battered Severodonetsk to avoid encirclement
2 years, 6 months ago

Ukraine Army to leave battered Severodonetsk to avoid encirclement

The Hindu  

“After weeks of ferocious fighting, Ukrainian forces will retreat from a besieged city in the country’s east to avoid encirclement,” a regional governor said on June 24. In recent days, Russian forces have made gains around Severodonetsk and the neighbouring city of Lysychansk, on a steep bank across the river, in a bid to encircle Ukrainian forces. “It makes no …

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Russians advance on war’s front line in eastern Ukraine
2 years, 6 months ago

Russians advance on war’s front line in eastern Ukraine

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The Russian military extended its grip on territory in eastern Ukraine as it seeks to cut supply lines and encircle frontline Ukrainian forces, while the Ukrainian military announced Thursday the arrival of powerful U.S. multiple-launch rocket systems it hopes will offer a battlefield advantage. Ukrainian forces withdrew from some areas near the city of Lysychansk to avoid …

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Ukraine latest updates: German heavy weapons arrive in Ukraine
2 years, 6 months ago

Ukraine latest updates: German heavy weapons arrive in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine news from June 21: Long-range precision weapons deployed after Berlin was criticised over its hesitation to send sophisticated arms. 21 Jun 2022 - 15:58 GMT US says conveyed to Russia detained Americas should be protected under Geneva Conventions The United States disagrees “vigorously” with the Russian position that the US citizens captured in Ukraine are not covered by the …

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Fate of Ukraine’s Donbas on the line in fight for key city, Zelensky warns
2 years, 6 months ago

Fate of Ukraine’s Donbas on the line in fight for key city, Zelensky warns

LA Times  

A Ukrainian soldier stands in position inside a building Wednesday during heavy fighting on the front line in Severodonetsk, in eastern Ukraine. He said Ukraine had inflicted “significant losses on the enemy.” But that claim could not be verified and came days after Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that 97% of Luhansk had been “liberated” by Russia, a term …

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Ukraine latest updates: 600 Ukrainians held captive in Kherson
2 years, 6 months ago

Ukraine latest updates: 600 Ukrainians held captive in Kherson

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine news from June 7: Presidential aide says prisoners held in ‘inhumane conditions’ and are victims of torture in the Russia-occupied region. 7 Jun 2022 - 08:56 GMT Fierce battle for key Ukraine city changing ‘every hour’ Street fighting raged for control of Ukraine’s flashpoint city of Severodonetsk, with the situation changing “every hour”, an official has said, as Kyiv …

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Ukraine latest updates: Moscow has ‘advantage’ in Severodonetsk
2 years, 6 months ago

Ukraine latest updates: Moscow has ‘advantage’ in Severodonetsk

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine news from June 6: ‘There’s more of them, they are more powerful, but we have a chance to hold the advance,’ says Ukraine’s president. 6 Jun 2022 - 13:45 GMT Russian court fines Radio Liberty $325,000 over Ukraine coverage: Report A Moscow court has fined United States-backed broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty 20 million roubles for distributing allegedly “fake” …

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Russia ‘suffering huge casualties’ as troops retreat: Ukraine
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia ‘suffering huge casualties’ as troops retreat: Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine says it has recaptured a chunk of the factory city of Severodonetsk, the focus of a Russian offensive in the Donbas. Governor Serhiy Haidai said Russian forces suffered severe defeats and were blowing up bridges across the Siverskyi Donets River to prevent Ukraine bringing in military reinforcements and delivering aid to civilians in Severodonetsk. “Some units of the Ukrainian …

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Ukrainian soldiers may be forced to abandon Severodonetsk
2 years, 6 months ago

Ukrainian soldiers may be forced to abandon Severodonetsk

The Telegraph  

Ukrainian troops may have to abandon Severodonetsk, a leading official warned on Tuesday as Chechen troops boasted of marching into the centre of the key Donbas city. There were fierce street battles as Russian forces seized “most” of the last large Ukrainian-held city in the eastern region of Luhansk. Serhiy Haidai said crossing the river to Lysychansk could allow Ukrainian …

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‘Enemy moving in’: Fierce battle as Russian troops storm key city
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Enemy moving in’: Fierce battle as Russian troops storm key city

Al Jazeera  

An estimated 15,000 civilians in Severodonetsk remain trapped by heavy fighting amid a constant barrage of artillery and air attacks. “Russian troops have entered the city and street fighting is going on,” Severodonetsk Mayor Oleksandr Striuk told The Associated Press, adding Ukrainian defenders were fighting fiercely to push the Russians out. Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov told French TF1 television …

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