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Russian aggression in Europe and in Ukraine in particular.

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Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2024

Frontline report: Ukrainians repel Russian counterattack and retain control of trenches near Novoprokopivka

On 3 October 2023, the most challenging fight took place in and around Novoprokopivka in the Tokmak direction of the southern frontline, where Russians tried to counterattack but were repelled.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report: Russia’s forefront crumbling as Ukrainian assault detachments capture more area east of Klishchiivka and Andriivka

Ukraine managed to cut off and isolate a key bunker near Andriivka, forcing Russians to surrender after surrounding it. Now Ukrainian defenders operate on the doorstep of Kurdiumivka, entrenching in the nearby area.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report: Ukrainians cross railway line near Klishchiivka, look to cut off Bakhmut supply road

Ukrainians broke through Russian railway defenses near Klishchiivka, advancing significantly. Drones targeted vehicles in Bakhmut, forcing road nets, as Ukraine aims to cut supply lines around Opytne south of Donetsk's Bakhmut.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report: Ukraine degrades Russian rear positions near Bakhmut preparing major breakthrough

In preparation for a major offensive operation to retake Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian forces have conducted strikes on Russian equipment and positions behind the lines around the city.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report: Ukrainians adapt village battle tactics as Russians step up air strikes

Russia claimed a key Ukrainian mechanized brigade was exhausted and withdrawn from a village offensive, but the unit swiftly disproved that, showing footage of their ongoing push.

byReporting from Ukraine

The Russians have abandoned their attempts to take Vuhledar from the south, shifting their focus north

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Frontline report: Russian kamikaze tank tactics fail in Vuhledar direction

Faced with strong resistance, Russians have abandoned attempts to take Vuhledar from the south, shifting focus north toward Novomykhailivka instead. A new tactic involves kamikaze tanks to penetrate defenses, but this has proven ineffective so far.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report: Ukrainian forces push forward in Tokmak direction

The Tokmak direction has become a battleground of fierce clashes as Ukrainian forces intensify their advance towards Novoprokopivka and Verbove.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report: Russia’s Belgorod, Kursk, Bryansk oblasts reel from Ukrainian strikes

Ukrainian forces raided targets in Russia's border regions in the past week. Ukraine also struck a huge Russian ammunition depot deep in Russia-occupied Luhansk, using long-range missiles launched from 150 km away.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report: Ukraine entered key settlements of Novoprokopivka and Verbove, Zaporizhzhia Oblast

Ukraine received US-made tanks Abrams, which would allow Ukrainian forces to strike Russian positions from a distance, softening defenses before infantry assaults.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report: Ukrainians advance in Zaporizhzhia’s Prokopivka; wound Russian generals in precise Crimea strike on naval HQ

Ukraine secures critical grounds in Zaporizhzhia's Prokopivka near Robotyne. The recent missile attack on Russia's Crimea-based naval HQ injured two top generals, hinting at a well-orchestrated strategy to dismantle the adversarial command structure.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report: Ukrainian troops press offensive, gaining ground north of Novoprokopivka

By pushing Russian forces back around 1 km near Verbove, Ukrainian troops were able to cut off the key supply route connecting Novoprokopivka and Verbove.

byReporting from Ukraine

Russian black sea fleet HQ in occupied Crimea

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Frontline report: Ukrainian forces hit Russian Black Sea Fleet HQ in two-stage air attack

In their daring air attack on 22 September, Ukrainian forces targeted the Russian Black Sea Fleet Headquarters in occupied Sevastopol, utilizing a combination of aerial drones and missiles in a two-stage operation.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report: Russia shells Ukrainian cities retaliating Ukraine’s attack on airbase in Crimea

Ukraine struck Russian-occupied Crimea with dozens of drones and missiles on September 21. Russia responded by firing 43 missiles at Ukrainian cities.

byReporting from Ukraine

Russian invasion to the South of Ukraine

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Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2024

“I only had one brigade.” Ukrainian General explains why Russians rapidly occupied southern Ukraine early in invasion

On the eve of Russia's invasion, 1,500 Ukrainian troops were overpowered by a 20,000-strong invasion army from Crimea. A general speaks about the events that led to Russia's rapid occupation of South Ukraine, which Ukraine's counteroffensive is struggling to reverse.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Frontline report: Ukraine conducts most intense air attack on occupied Crimea using drones, missiles

Ukraine's military executes a large-scale air attack on Russian bases in occupied Crimea, using "kamikaze" drones and cruise missiles, and utilizing diversionary tactics.

byReporting from Ukraine

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He lost his eyes and hands, but not the will to live

"Apostle's" life changed drastically after he came under heavy fire on the front line. Supported by the love of his life, he now seeks rehabilitation and a way to continue contributing to the Ukrainian Army in any role.

byChristine Chraibi

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Frontline report: Ukraine’s advance in Zaporizhzhia’s Verbove continues as its reserve placement creates dilemma for Russian defenses

By tactically placing reserve forces in the center of their Robotyne bridgehead, Ukrainian troops force overextended Russian defenses to spread thinly as they continue advancing on Verbove village, Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report: Ukraine’s latest attacks on occupied Crimea expose gaps in Russian defenses

Recent photos leaked of a damaged Russian submarine show that Ukraine's strikes on Russia's Black Sea Fleet penetrated defenses and precisely hit targets, renewing Russia's concerns about the vulnerability of the Crimean Bridge.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report: Russian surrendering soldiers killed by own artillery during Ukraine’s liberation of Andriivka near Bakhmut

As Ukrainian forces liberate Donetsk's Klishchiivka and Adnriivka from Russians, Russian artillery fires upon its own troops, leading to casualties among those attempting to surrender.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report: Seven Russian warships targeted by Ukraine in just four days, with three destroyed and at least two damaged

In four days, Ukraine attacked at least seven Russian warships in the Black Sea with missiles and drones, destroying three of those - the boat Tunets, the submarine Rostov-na-Donu, and the landing ship Minsk - and damaging at least two Kalibr-NK missile carrying patrol boats.

byReporting from Ukraine