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Donetsk
The Russian army is advancing in the Donetsk region, heading toward the strategically important city of Pokrovsk.
Aug. 13
War in Ukraine
The UK denied Ukraine use of Storm Shadow weapons in Kursk operation despite Zelensky’s request, while claiming to “support Ukraine’s clear right of self-defense in accordance with international law.”
Aug. 13
Putin
Unhappy with the response of Russian forces in repelling the Ukrainian incursion in the Kursk region, President Putin has dispatched Alexander Dyumin to coordinate military actions there.
Aug. 13
Nuclear weapons
A Russian navy presentation that predated Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine supposedly marked targets worldwide should a major war break out, including those in Moscow’s allies China and Iran.
Aug. 13
Putin
Discipline seems to be breaking down among some of Moscow’s forces that are still reeling after Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia’s Kursk region a week ago.
Aug. 13
Donetsk
Unlike last year's troops, who struggled with complex Russian defenses during a major counteroffensive, the forces attacking the Kremlin's border area advanced swiftly and effortlessly.
Aug. 13
Ukraine
Ukraine won 12 medals at the Paris Olympics, reaching the 21st position in the overall medal count – not the country’s best ever showing, but athletes are paying a bigger price for success amid war.
Aug. 13
Putin
Speaking at the latest meeting on the Kursk situation Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine’s intention was to strengthen its future negotiating position.
Aug. 13
Armed Forces of Ukraine
The video appeared on social media, showing Ukrainian armored vehicles moving through the eastern outskirts of the city of Sudzha, suggesting that Ukrainian forces may have taken control of the town.
Aug. 13
US
The United States has been in touch with European allies on reports that Iran is "planning to deliver hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia," State Department spokesman Vedant Patel told reporters.
Aug. 13
Ukraine
Ukraine’s largest offline retailer Knyharnya Ye sees it as a sign Ukrainians do not want to give up connections with Ukrainian culture abroad.
Aug. 13
War in Ukraine
US Senators meet with Zelensky and PM to discuss war, reconstruction; Washington will take action if Tehran sends missiles to Moscow; White House tells Putin to end war for sake of Kursk residents.
Aug. 13
Energy
Oleksandr Heilo, who has previously shared pro-Russian publications on social media, allegedly demanded a bribe in exchange for allowing the evacuation of frontline equipment in Donbas.
Aug. 12
Top News
Ukraine has captured 28 towns and villages, with the new front 40 km (25 miles) long, Kursk Regional Governor Alexei Smirnov said.
Aug. 12
Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Kremlin had spent over $109 million and over two-and-a-half years building the fortifications.
Aug. 12
Six officers from North Korea were among the 20 soldiers killed in a Ukrainian missile strike on Russian-occupied territory near Donetsk, intelligence sources say.
Oct. 4