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Russian aggression in Europe and in Ukraine in particular.

frontline report ukrainian forces encircle russian troops near kursk's korenevo from reporting ukraine's video kursk incursion

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Frontline report: Ukrainian forces encircle Russian troops near Kursk’s Korenevo

Ukrainian forces launched a successful offensive in Kursk Oblast, encircling Russian troops near Korenevo, advancing on northern and southern flanks, exploiting gaps in Russian defenses, and capturing an advanced T-90M tank. The possible fall of Korenevo could open up critical operational space.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Military tech

500km game-changer: Ukraine’s ballistic missile breakthrough can alter war dynamics

As Western fear of Russian escalation continues limiting missile strikes into Russia, Ukraine ramps up its domestic arms production to counter Russia's Iskanders

byAlya Shandra

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Frontline report: Ukrainian forces conducting twin encirclements in Kursk Oblast, trapping Russian troops

Ukrainian forces are encircling Russian troops in two strategic locations in the Kursk Oblast, creating so-called "cauldrons" in Malaya Loknya and Martynovka. These encirclements have isolated substantial Russian formations, cutting off their supply lines and setting the stage for intense clashes.

byReporting from Ukraine

Screenshot from the reporting from Ukraine video

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Frontline report: Ukraine uses new domestic missile drone for long-range strikes in Russia bypassing western weapons restrictions

Following a series of strikes by Ukraine's new Palianytsia missile drone on Russian airfields and ammunition depots, Russian aviation activity and glide bomb attacks in the Kursk region have decreased by approximately 50% compared to the previous week.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report: Ukrainian forces break through Russia’s strategic village Korenevo in Kursk Oblast

Ukrainian forces captured Semyonovka, effectively encircling the settlement of Sheptukhovka and threatening to reinforce their bridgehead at Zhuravli.

byReporting from Ukraine

frontline report strategic bridge destruction kursk oblast cuts off thousands russians from retreat reporting ukraine's video glushkovo plan

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Frontline report: Strategic bridge destruction in Kursk Oblast cuts off thousands of Russians from retreat

Strategic destruction of three bridges over Seym River in Russia's Kursk Oblast by Ukrainian forces isolated Russian troops, aiming to minimize casualties while maximizing territorial gains, creating a buffer zone for Ukraine's Sumy Oblast.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report: Ukraine strikes Russian airfields, destroys fighter jets

Ukrainian forces destroyed a Mig-31 supersonic interceptor capable of carrying Kinzhal ballistic missiles at the Savasleyka airfield, potentially impacting Russia's ability to strike Ukrainian cities.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report: Conflicting Russian command structures fuel friendly fire accidents in Kursk Oblast

The Russian military's chaotic command structure, lack of coordination, and communication breakdowns in Kursk Oblast have led to a series of disastrous friendly fire incidents.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Frontline report: Sudzha city taken, Glushkovo city next

Today saw significant developments from the Kursk direction, where Ukrainian forces have successfully consolidated control over the town of Sudzha, transforming it into a crucial logistical hub for further operations in the southern Kursk region.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2024

Can NATO veteran pilots solve Ukraine’s F-16 dilemma?

Ukraine’s call to allow Western pilots to fly its long-awaited F-16 fighter jets is picking up traction, but political concerns of “Russian escalation” persist while some experts stress that the effort is still best invested in domestic pilots.

byVira Kravchuk

russia resorts nuclear blackmail amid ukraine's kursk incursion power plant oblast credit

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Russian Aggression

Russia resorts to nuclear blackmail amid Ukraine’s Kursk incursion

Ukraine refutes Russian propaganda suggesting it plans to attack nuclear plants. The allegations continue Russia's nuclear blackmail and hint at possible false-flag attack plans.

byYuri Zoria

KIA retrieving fallen Ukrainian soldiers

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First-hand accounts

Last ride home: The man who brings back Ukraine’s fallen heroes

With Russia's invasion, the owner of a meat processing factory found himself fulfilling war's grimmest duty. He finds solace nowhere, but when the fallen appear in his dreams, they assure he did everything right.

byBohdan Ben

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Frontline report

Frontline report: Russia constructs fortifications 50 km from border as Ukraine’s incursion in Kursk Oblast deepens

The 103rd Territorial Defense Brigade and 82nd Airborne Brigade are coordinating efforts to encircle the Russian settlement of Korenevo.

byReporting from Ukraine

frontline report ukrainians block delay russian reinforcement pushing further kursk screenshot from reporting ukraine's video oblast

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Frontline report: Ukrainians block and delay Russian reinforcement, pushing further into Kursk

Ukrainian forces make significant advances in Russia's Kursk Oblast, employing clever tactics to delay Russian reinforcements, including sabotage, ambushes, and precision strikes to disrupt Russian logistics, while continuing to push deeper into enemy territory and capturing key settlements.

byReporting from Ukraine

Kursk offensive: "I'm living every soldier's dream," says Ukrainian fighter

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Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2024

Kursk offensive: “I’m living every soldier’s dream,” says Ukrainian fighter

Ukraine's daring offensive in Russia's Kursk Oblast, one soldier's voice rises above the din of combat. Yevhen, a Ukrainian fighter, sees himself at the epicenter of his nation's boldest military maneuver yet.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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First-hand accounts

Russia’s war left me a single mom. Here’s how I’m piecing life back together

For a year, Natalia clung to hope her missing soldier husband would return. Now when he's confirmed dead, she grapples daily an uncertain future. “What’s next? How should I live? How do I plan life?” she asks, encapsulating the daunting task of rebuilding her life shattered by war.

byVira Kravchuk

frontline report cluster munitions prove effective halting russian advance near kostiantynivka screenshot from reporting ukraine's video tank

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Frontline report: Cluster munitions prove effective in halting Russian advance near Kostiantynivka

Ukrainian defenders successfully repel multiple Russian attacks near Donetsk's Kostiantynivka using mines, cluster munitions, and drones. Despite new Russian tactics of splitting assault units, Ukrainian forces inflict heavy losses, though gradual Russian advances continue through attrition.

byReporting from Ukraine

Screenshot from the Reporting from Ukraine video, 12 August

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Frontline report: Ukraine gains more territory in Kursk in 3 Days than Russia in 3 months in Kharkiv

Following Ukraine's swift incursion into the Kursk oblast, Russian military analysts estimate it could take up to a year for Russian forces to reclaim the lost territory if Ukrainian troops entrench their positions.

byReporting from Ukraine

Destroyed column of Russian troops in Kursk Oblast

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Russian Aggression

Kursk incursion: experts debate Ukraine’s objectives as Kyiv consolidates blitz gains

The real objectives of Ukraine's incursion into Kursk remain undisclosed, but the likely main goals include diverting Russians from critical fronts and capturing territories to use as leverage in future negotiations with Russia.

byYuri Zoria

Forbes: Russia lost up to 100,000 troops to capture single Chasiv Yar district

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Frontline report: Ukraine repels amphibious-style Russian attack in fierce Chasiv Yar battle

Ukrainian forces successfully thwarted a massive Russian assault across a canal near Chasiv Yar, halting Moscow's attempt to establish a crucial bridgehead in Donetsk Oblast.

byReporting from Ukraine