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Russian aggression in Europe and in Ukraine in particular.

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Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2024

Satellite images reveal Russian military factories ramping up production

Large new buildings have appeared at Russian defense factories producing aircraft, combat helicopters and cruise missiles over the past year, according to the Skhemy/RFE/RL investigation.

byIryna Voichuk

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Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2024

Italian tech giant Camozzi sticks with Russia, supply chain hints at military collaborations

There are indications Camozzi has maintained dealings in Russia with sanctioned companies directly involved in the Ukraine war, despite international pressure.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2024

Here is a map of all Ukraine’s 2023 drone strikes on Russian targets

The skies above Russia have become a battleground as Ukraine's drone warfare takes center stage.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Frontline report

Frontline report: Ukraine lost positions on Terrikon, a mount south of Avdiivka

However, this is an unfavorable development for Ukrainians. They conducted a counterattack from the south towards Pisky. So far, Ukrainian forces managed to advance toward the fortification under the bridge.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report

Frontline report: Ukrainians conducted another landing across Dnipro, while Russians tried to eliminate previous bridgehead

While Russians were struggling to eliminate the previous Ukrainian bridgehead in Pishchanka and Poima on the eastern bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast, Ukrainians landed another group 15 kilometers to the northeast. To prevent massive landings across the river, Russians would be forced to relocate more troops to the region.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report

Frontline report: Russians lost 1400 soldiers and 175 tanks and armored fighting vehicles in Avdiivka in one day

The renewed Russian offensive near Avdiivka unveils shocking statistics of massive losses, marking a major setback for Russian forces.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report

Frontline report: Russia’s Avdiivka offensive “not worth the losses,” Russian troop said

Ukrainian forces have blunted repeated Russian assaults on Avdiivka in heavy battles, destroying over 60 Russian armoured vehicles and causing unsustainable losses.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report

Frontline report: Ukraine gains bridgehead, reclaims two villages in Kherson Oblast on Dnipro

Through precise strikes and an amphibious assault, Ukraine seizes bridgehead on the Dnipro's Russian-controlled eastern bank in Kherson Oblast, liberating two villages from Russian occupation.

byReporting from Ukraine

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War of drones: can Ukraine keep its asymmetric advantage?

From improvised “wedding drone” bombers to long-range kamikaze drones, Ukraine's rapid drone innovation has given it a tactical edge against Russia's forces. But can it stay ahead in the high-tech arms race?

byYevheniia Martyniuk

11 minute read

Five Ukrainian war startups taking on Russia’s brute force

From AI spying systems to ground drones, Ukraine is revealing the power of grassroots innovation against Russia's top-down military behemoth, with agile defense tech startups tailored to the war's realities.

byOrysia Hrudka

4 minute read

Frontline report

Frontline report: Ukraine showcases power of ATACMS missiles against Russian airbases

Ukraine struck a Russian helicopter base in Berdiansk with three ATACMS missiles and targeted Luhansk airfield with two more. Satellite images and leaked Russian soldier videos confirmed the Berdiansk destruction.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Russian Aggression

“Not how it looks in motivational videos”: Ukrainian combat medic dispels myths about war

Weary of euphoric illusions, having lost her love, 28-year old lieutenant Alina Mykhailova makes an impassioned plea: Ukraine needs an unflinching yet hopeful realism to carry on.

byOrysia Hrudka

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Ukrainian soldier survives hell and walks 200 km to freedom

Oleksandr Ivantsov recounts his incredible story of resilience and escape from the bowels of Azovstal.

byChristine Chraibi

4 minute read

Frontline report

Frontline report: Ukrainians use bad weather to advantage in attacks near Verbove, Zaporizhzhia Oblast

Despite rainy conditions, Ukraine struck Russian strongpoints around Verbove, combining artillery, rockets, airstrikes, and made ground advances, using Leopard tanks.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report

Frontline report: Russia’s failed frontal assault on Avdiivka coal spoil tip shows Russian strategic lapses

In a perilous maneuver, Russian forces unsuccessfully attempted to seize the fortified Terrikon - a huge coal spoil tip - in Avdiivka. The botched assault resulted in Russia's disastrous casualties and again exposed their flawed tactics of using "human waves."

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report

Frontline report: Clever Ukrainian tank tactics allow breakthrough in the South

Spectacular Ukrainian tank maneuvers spearheaded assaults that captured vital trenches between Robotyne and Kopani over the weekend. Ukrainian commanders leveraged the terrain and smoke screens to isolate Russian positions before overrunning them.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report

Frontline report: Russians lose 1,030 troops, 75 tanks and armored vehicles in one day

Near Donetsk's Avdiivka, intense fighting persists as Russians continue their assault, facing resilient Ukrainian forces. Geolocated footage shows massive Russian losses.

byReporting from Ukraine

7 minute read

Dispatch

“Our children are gone”: Russian missile strike kills every sixth resident in village

The Ukrainian village of Hroza, where a deadly café strike orphaned children and killed residents, rebuilds shattered lives in the wake of tragedy

byMaria Avdeeva

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Frontline report

Frontline report: Ukraine makes small but steady gains east of Bakhmut

During recent assaults east of Andriivka, Ukrainian soldiers captured the commander of Russia's volunteer battalion and destroyed around 40 pieces of Russia's equipment

byReporting from Ukraine