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Russian Aggression
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Russian aggression in Europe and in Ukraine in particular.
Frontline report: Tanks and troops stymied as Russia loses planes striking westward
Russian tank and infantry attacks on Ukrainian lines at Orikhiv and Avdiivka are unsuccessful, while Russian air attacks west of Avdiivka lead Russia to lose multiple aircraft.
Frontline report: Graphic battle video shows Russia paid heavy price attacking Avdiivka
Graphic Avdiivka footage reveals the enormous losses Russia incurred assaulting entrenched Ukrainian positions, bodies seen covering the area.
Why Avdiivka fell to Russia
Guided aerial bombs that Ukraine can't counter, overwhelming troop and artillery power, and an element of surprise were behind Russia's rapid overtaking of Avdiivka
Frontline report: Ukraine prioritizes preserving manpower over holding Avdiivka, withdraws troops
In a strategic move to preserve manpower, Ukraine's military has begun withdrawing forces from the fiercely contested Avdiivka, facing both a massive Russian numerical advantage and shortages of artillery shells.
Frontline report: Ukrainian defenses hold as Avdiivka faces up to 60 Russian airstrikes in one day
Ukrainian soldiers noted that due to the dynamic nature of the fighting, some glide bombs fell on Russian soldiers, but the Russian commanders did not care.
Aerial bombs enable Russian advances on Avdiivka; encirclement looms
Ukraine has transferred one of its best brigades to reinforce the besieged city, but critics warn the situation is getting worse
Frontline report: Ukraine reinforces Avdiivka direction, countering Russian encirclement attempts
Facing Russian fire control over key logistics route, Ukraine reinforces its positions in Avdiivka likely preparing a comprehensive operation to push Russians back to their initial positions.
Ukrainian writer’s tale aims to “explain” the war to French audience
Artem Chapeye’s writing journey is intertwined with his military service, reflecting his dedication to both storytelling and defending his country’s sovereignty.
Frontline report: Russian forces have started fighting through Avdiivka block-by-block
Ukraine's new Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi has been handed to solve a very difficult problem in Avdiivka, where Russians recently penetrated the Ukrainian defense and entered the town from the north.
Russian war’s cruel whims: some Ukrainian towns rebuild, others remain decimated
Thirty kilometers from the Ukrainian capital, the villages that saved it from the Russian invasion are now either ghost town or success story
Frontline report: Russians crossed the “death valley” and entered Avdiivka
Russia crosses "death valley" killing field at night to access fortified Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast, threatening encirclement of now cut-off Ukrainian defenders struggling to hold the critical town.
Ukrainian fury as ZDF airs report normalizing life under Russia
A German TV report presenting Mariupol as lively under occupation, with no visible resistance, has infuriated Ukrainian officials and society.
Frontline report: Russia suffers heavy losses in failed assault on Novomikhailovka
As Russian troops failed to breach Ukrainian defenses near Vuhledar, they attempted to bypass the town from the north and attack Novomykhailivka. However, Ukrainian counterattacks pushed the Russian troops back by more than 2 kilometers.
Ukraine’s artillery deficit twice as severe as EU’s 1mn round pledge falls through
Ukrainian soldiers now fire twice as less shells than one year ago, while the EU promises to deliver the promised 1 million of shells only by the end of 2024
Ukraine claims milestone in top UN Court, but Russia left unpunished
After nearly 7 years, the International Court of Justice issued a nuanced ruling on Ukraine's case over Russian violations in occupied Crimea and Donbas - one with symbolic meaning but limited tangible impact for now.
Frontline report: Months of strikes set stage for latest missile onslaught on Crimea
By targeting radars and communications, Ukraine has uncovered flaws in Russia's network of Crimean defenses, enabling an escalating missile and drone campaign.
“We must help people make this unnatural choice” – Ukraine fighters on mobilization
Soldiers argue that while war goes against human nature, new mobilization rules would help civilians do their duty for the greater good and avoid a much worse evil - Russian occupation.
Politico: Ukraine to receive first GLSDB rocket-propelled bombs with 150 km range on Jan. 31
Ukraine will receive the first ground-launched small-diameter bombs with 150 km range on 31 January, per Politico sources. The US announced GLSDB supplies early last year, but the new weapon's testing lasted months.
Defense expert: Ukraine aid ramps up fast despite western bureaucracy, isn’t “drip-feeding”
"A year ago, the debate was still going on about tanks. Fighter jets were not even in the making," stresses Andras Racz
What long-range weapons Ukraine can get in the wake of Ramstein-18 meeting
Ukraine's Defense Ministry says the latest Ramstein Format meeting paid special attention to deep-strike weapon supplies to Ukraine, experts predict missile-bomb hybrids for HIMARS or US cruise/ballistic missiles among the most probable acquisitions.