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Russian aggression in Europe and in Ukraine in particular.

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Frontline report: Ukrainian marines increase offensive in Kherson Oblast

Ukrainian Marines escalate their efforts in Kherson Oblast, engaging in intense clashes, securing new gains, countering Russian airstrikes and drone strikes, and receiving support from crowdfunding for small boats.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report: Fresh details emerge on Ukrainian counterattack near Avdiivka chemical plant

Detailed insights into a recent Ukrainian counterattack near the Avdiivka Coke-Chemical Plant unveil strategic elements such as artillery strikes, infantry vehicles, and kamikaze drones. These tactics successfully thwarted Russian forces in the immediate vicinity.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report: Ukrainians encircle and eliminate Russian war criminals near Donetsk’s Avdiivka

Russian forces adjust strategy in Avdiivka, Ukrainian resistance thwarts encirclement. Brutal clashes in Stepove result in significant casualties. Ukrainian fighters maintain control and launch successful counterattacks.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Russia officially recognizes death of its Major General Zavadsky at Kherson’s Krynky

A Russian official officially confirms the death of Russia's Major General Vladimir Zavadsky, who had reportedly been killed in a mine explosion last week,

byYuri Zoria

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Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2024

Frontline report: Russian soldiers refuse to attack Dnipro islands as Ukrainians maintain bridgehead across the river

The conflict between Russian soldiers and commanders in the Kherson direction started to grow as soldiers refused to attack islands due to heavy losses. Ukrainians rely on artillery and drones to support their bridgehead across the Dnipro River.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2024

Super strike: why Ukraine blew up tunnel connecting Russia to China, and what could be next

Slashing Putin's 6,000 km umbilical cord to Beijing in a dramatic flare of sabotage, Ukraine lit the fuse on a series of "small cuts" set to slowly bleed Russia's war machine dry

byAlya Shandra

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Frontline report

Frontline report: Ukraine strikes Russian rail lines to China

Over the past week, through railway sabotage, drone strikes, and spy actions, Ukraine dealt blows to Russian military power centers.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report: Kherson Oblast sees Ukrainians secure new positions and target Russian command centers

In Kherson Oblast, Ukrainian forces secure new positions, launch HIMARS raid targeting Russian command centers, and improve troop rotation during bad weather conditions, while Russians express concerns about communication issues.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Russian Aggression

Ukrainian army may receive Coral domestic anti-air missiles in 2024

Ukraine's Defense Ministry named strengthening air defense, including the development of Coral anti-aircraft missiles, among its priorities for 2024.

byYuri Zoria

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Frontline report

Frontline report: Ukrainian counterattack follows Russia’s failed wave of attacks north of Avdiivka

Near Donetsk's Avdiivka, Russian forces launched a wave of attacks on the northern flank but lost ground as Ukrainian drones strategically targeted soldiers in trenches and near demolished buildings. Substantial casualties were inflicted on the attackers.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Ukraine’s Air Force confirms Patriot use to down three helicopters, two jets in Russia in May

Ukraine's Air Force spox confirms downing five Russian airframes in May with Patriot missiles. He expects more drone activity this winter, citing Russia's 1,000+ missile and 1,000+ drone attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure last winter.

byYuri Zoria

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Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2024

Artillery chief: 1 in 5 shells now “made in Ukraine”

Ukraine currently produces 20% of the shells it uses, with the number reaching 50% for certain ammunition types, General Baranov says

byTetiana Gaiduk

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Project “Black Box”: How Ukrainians unknowingly crowdfunded deadly new drone fleet

Unaware of their role, ordinary Ukrainian citizens contributed to the classified Black Box initiative, leading to the covert development and production of the Beaver suicide drone with an impressive 800 km range

byYuri Zoria

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Dispatch

In a Ukrainian soldier’s mess tin: balancing abundance and malnutrition on the Ukrainian frontlines

"An army marches on its stomach," goes the famous saying. So volunteers step in to deliver ready meals to soldiers where procurement is lacking

byJoseph Roche

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Russian Aggression

“It’s too late to stop.” Why 75% of Russians still support war against Ukraine

By limiting the impact of sanctions and allowing people to focus on their personal lives, Russia has achieved an "alternate reality" that enables the war to drone on indefinitely.

byOrysia Hrudka

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Frontline report

Frontline report: Ukraine’s electronic warfare thwarts Russian aerial and ground advances in Avdiivka

The Ukrainian command's decision to withdraw from the industrial areas in Avdiivka posed challenges for Russian occupiers. The absence of adequate shelters, adverse weather and electronic warfare made Russian offensives more difficult.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Meet Pimbo, the Italian clown returning smiles to Ukraine’s frontline kids

Marco Rodari has brought comic relief to the children in Syria, Iraq, Gaza, Palestine, and, now, Ukraine. "Cultures are different, smiles of kids are the same," he says

byDonbas Frontliner

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Frontline report

Frontline report: Ukrainian forces push 1 km deeper into Kherson forest

Ukraine began deploying reinforcements to secure newly gained territories. Meanwhile, Russia near Krynky reportedly suffered from insufficient fire support, lack of unit coordination, and air defense.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Dispatch

Romania walks tightrope to avoid provoking Russia as drones crash into its soil

NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana may downplay the Russian drones dropping into Romania as accidental, but Costel Tanase and other fearful border residents want a more forceful response to what they see as deliberate strikes.

byThéo Prouvost