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Russia deals symbolic blow to Ukraine with village capture

Russia said on May 22 that its forces had retaken Klishchiivka, one of a handful of villages on the eastern front that Ukraine took control of in a lacklustre counteroffensive last summer. A Russian drone attack killed a Ukrainian police officer who was evacuating civilians from the front-line village of Vovchansk, Ukraine's Interior Minister Igor Klymenko said. Klishchiivka's capture came …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Data from satellites reveal the vast extent of fighting in Ukraine

The Economist

Briefing | A hail of destruction Data from satellites reveal the vast extent of fighting in Ukraine Scars of the war can be found far beyond the front lines BelARUS People per square km in area of fire Fires marked as war-related Maximum extent of Russian control Maximum extent of Russian control Feb 24th-Jun 30th 2022 100 1,000 5,000 Jul …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Timeline: Week 19 of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera looks at the main events that marked the 19th week of the war in Ukraine: July 1 Luhansk Governor Serhiy Haidai says Russian forces are storming the Lysychansk city refinery and destroying houses “one by one”. The Ukrainian General Staff say Russian forces continue to try to surround Lysychansk from the south and west and attempt to overtake …

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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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2 years, 5 months ago

Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | Seven killed as Russia pounds eastern Ukraine region of Donetsk

The Hindu

Russian troops are engaged in heavy fighting supported by widespread artillery fire as they launch a major offensive for Ukraine's Donetsk region, Ukrainian officials said, a day after Moscow declared victory in the neighbouring province of Luhansk. The governor of the last remaining eastern province partly under Ukraine's control urged his more than 350,000 residents to flee as Russia escalated …

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2 years, 5 months ago

What’s next for Ukraine after the fall of Luhansk?

Al Jazeera

As the war grinds on with reports of nationwide attacks, some Russian forces are regrouping while others focus on Donetsk. Russian forces have “succeeded in liberating” the Luhansk region in southeastern Ukraine, Sergey Shoigu told President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin in a televised meeting. Moscow recognised the “independence” of separatist statelets in Luhansk and Donetsk two days before the …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Ukraine latest updates: Civilians killed as Russia pounds Ukraine

Al Jazeera

Ukraine news from July 6: Officials report at least 10 civilian deaths in the past 24 hours across Ukraine. Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 6 July 2022 Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/T09p9Rgd73 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/5E5JLGbY82 — Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 July 6, 2022 6 Jul 2022 - 04:14 GMT Russia’s …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Russia-Ukraine crisis updates | Russia accuses Ukraine of torturing prisoners of war

The Hindu

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said the reconstruction of his war-battered country is the “common task of the entire democratic world,” as Ukraine’s Prime Minister laid out a $750 billion recovery plan once the war with Russia ends. The fall of Lysychansk to Russia and its proxies was hailed as an important moment by Moscow which is now in …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Ukraine: Governor urges 350,000 residents flee Russian offensive

Al Jazeera

Governor’s call for people in Donetsk to leave province appears to represent one of the biggest evacuations of the war. The governor said that Russia’s “number one target” is currently the cities Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, in part because of critical infrastructure in the towns, such as water filtration centres. “This is sheer terrorism.” “There is no safe place without shelling …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Ukraine-Russia latest updates: Donetsk governor urges evacuation

Al Jazeera

Ukraine news from July 5: Governor of Donetsk says mass evacuation of civilians will save lives and enable Ukraine to better fight Russian forces. 5 Jul 2022 - 19:11 GMT Turkey to ‘intensify’ negotiations for Ukraine grain deal Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he intends to “intensify” negotiations with Russia and Ukraine in the hope of reaching a …

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2 years, 5 months ago

High cost of Russia’s gains in east Ukraine could limit any new offensive

LA Times

Russian troops, including soldiers of the Chechen regiment, wave Russian and Chechen republic national flags in front of a destroyed building in Lysychansk, Ukraine. “Yes, the Russians have seized the Luhansk region, but at what price?” asked Oleh Zhdanov, a military analyst in Ukraine, noting that some Russian units involved in the battle lost up to half their soldiers. Even …

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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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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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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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2 years, 5 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy pledges to retake Lysychansk

Al Jazeera

Ukraine’s president promises to retake Lysychansk after Russia claimed the city’s capture has given it full control of the Luhansk region. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has acknowledged that his forces have withdrawn from the bombed-out city of Lysychansk, the last Ukrainian stronghold in the eastern Luhansk province. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu informed President Vladimir Putin that Luhansk had been …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Ukraine latest updates: Kyiv lays out $750bn ‘recovery plan’

Al Jazeera

Ukraine news from July 4: Zelenskyy says reconstruction of his war-torn country is the ‘common task of the entire democratic world’. 4 Jul 2022 - 15:18 GMT British foreign secretary says Russians must be accountable for Ukraine war Russia needs to help pay for the damage it has inflicted on Ukraine during its “appalling war” while Kyiv also needed help …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Russia claims control of pivotal eastern Ukrainian province

Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia claimed control Sunday over the last Ukrainian stronghold in an eastern province that is key to achieving a major goal of Moscow’s grinding war. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told Putin that Russia’s troops, with a local separatist militia, “have established full control over the city of Lysychansk” and now hold all of Luhansk, according to …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Russia claims key Ukraine city, shelling kills 6 in Sloviansk

The Hindu

Russia claimed on Sunday to have captured the strategic Ukrainian city of Lysychansk and the entire frontline Luhansk region as a mayor said six people were killed by Russian shelling to the west. The mayor of Sloviansk, 75 kilometres west of Lysychansk, reported the heaviest Russian shelling “for a long time,” saying that a child was among six people killed, …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Russia Claims Control Of Pivotal Eastern Ukrainian Province

Huff Post

In this photo provided by the Luhansk region military administration, damaged residential buildings are seen in Lysychansk, Luhansk region, Ukraine, early Sunday, July 3, 2022. via AP KYIV, Ukraine — Russia claimed control Sunday over the last Ukrainian stronghold in an eastern province that is key to achieving a major goal of Moscow’s grinding war. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Ukraine latest updates: Ukrainian forces withdraw from Lysychansk

Al Jazeera

Ukraine news from July 3: Ukrainian military says the decision to retreat was made to ‘preserve’ the lives of defenders as not withdrawing from the city would lead to ‘fatal consequences’. “That we will return thanks to our tactics, thanks to the increase in the supply of modern weapons.” 3 Jul 2022 - 20:02 GMT Capture of Lysychansk ‘strategic win’, …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 130

Al Jazeera

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 130th day, we take a look at the main developments. Fighting Ukrainian separatists backed by Russia say they have “completely” encircled the key city of Lysychansk in the eastern Luhansk region. Ukrainian forces hit a Russian base with more than 30 strikes in the Russian-occupied southern city of Melitopol in the region of Zaporizhia, …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Russia claims full control of Luhansk region as key city captured

Al Jazeera

Ukraine’s military command says its troops have been forced to retreat from Lysychansk, the last major Ukrainian-held city in the region. Russia has claimed its forces have taken full control of Luhansk province in eastern Ukraine, after capturing the final Ukrainian holdout of Lysychansk. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu informed President Vladimir Putin that Luhansk had been “liberated”, the defence …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Russia claims capture of pivotal city in eastern Ukraine

LA Times

Russia claimed control Sunday over the last Ukrainian stronghold in an eastern province that is key to achieving a major goal of its invasion. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told President Vladimir Putin that Russia’s troops, with members of a local separatist militia, “have established full control over the city of Lysychansk” and now hold all of Luhansk, according to …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Fighting intensifies for control of key Ukrainian city Lysychansk

Al Jazeera

Ukraine denies claims by pro-Russian separatists that they have encircled the city in the Donbas region. Russian media showed videos of Luhansk militia parading in the streets of Lysychansk waving flags and cheering, but Ukraine National Guard spokesman Ruslan Muzychuk told Ukrainian national television the city remained in Ukrainian hands. Ukrainian media quoted Vadym Denysenko, an adviser to Ukraine’s Interior …

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Russia deals symbolic blow to Ukraine with village capture

Data from satellites reveal the vast extent of fighting in Ukraine

Timeline: Week 19 of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Ukraine exacts punishing cost on Russian forces’ eastern advance

Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | Seven killed as Russia pounds eastern Ukraine region of Donetsk

What’s next for Ukraine after the fall of Luhansk?

Ukraine latest updates: Civilians killed as Russia pounds Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine crisis updates | Russia accuses Ukraine of torturing prisoners of war

Ukraine: Governor urges 350,000 residents flee Russian offensive

Ukraine-Russia latest updates: Donetsk governor urges evacuation

High cost of Russia’s gains in east Ukraine could limit any new offensive

Putin declares victory in eastern Ukraine region of Luhansk

Putin Declares Victory In Embattled Donbas Region Of Luhansk

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

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy pledges to retake Lysychansk

Ukraine latest updates: Kyiv lays out $750bn ‘recovery plan’

Russia claims control of pivotal eastern Ukrainian province

Russia claims key Ukraine city, shelling kills 6 in Sloviansk

Russia Claims Control Of Pivotal Eastern Ukrainian Province

Ukraine latest updates: Ukrainian forces withdraw from Lysychansk

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 130

Russia claims full control of Luhansk region as key city captured

Russia claims capture of pivotal city in eastern Ukraine

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