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Why did Ukraine reshuffle half its government amid war?
The shake-up, justified as a need for "new energy," comes as Ukraine faces critical challenges in its conflict with Russia and pursuit of Western support.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 925: Ukraine’s new Palianytsia drone threatens Russian rear positions
Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy revealed that the recent Kursk operation has successfully diverted 60,000 Russian troops from other parts of the front lines.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 924: Germany orders 17 IRIS-T air defense systems for Ukraine
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy initiated a major cabinet reshuffle, citing the need for "new energy" in the government.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 923: Russian missile strike on educational building in Poltava kills 50, injured over 200 people
A devastating Russian missile strike on a university and hospital in Poltava has left 50 dead and over 200 injured. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Parliament has approved the creation of a new military branch dedicated to unmanned technologies, signaling a shift in warfare strategy.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 922: Türkiye to join BRICS involving Russia, Iran to supply Russia with ballistic missiles
In a diplomatic move, Turkey is seeking BRICS membership, potentially expanding its alliances beyond traditional Western partners while maintaining its NATO membership. Meanwhile, Iran is set to supply Russia with ballistic missiles within days, potentially escalating the war, as some Ukrainian allies have yet to deliver on promises made at the July NATO summit.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 921: Massive drone strike hits Russian energy objects in 16 regions
The incident occurs as Ukraine continues to face intense Russian offensive operations, particularly in the Pokrovsk sector of Donetsk Oblast.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 920: Ukraine pushes for long-range strikes as Kursk incursion continues
Ukraine has presented a list of potential targets to US officials, requesting the lifting of ATACMS restrictions for deeper strikes into Russian territory, while the Biden administration decided against a military proposal to deploy American contractors to Ukraine to maintain Western military equipment, citing safety concerns.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 919: Zelenskyy dismisses Air Force chief; Ukraine advances in Kursk, Russia in Donbas; Russia bombs Kharkiv
Ukraine has advanced 2 km into Russia's Kursk Oblast, gaining control of 5 km², but faces challenges in the Pokrovsk sector, Donetsk Oblast, where Russian forces continue to advance. In Kharkiv, a Russian glide bomb attack killed at least five civilians, including a child, and injured at least 40 others.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 918: Ukraine loses first F-16 jet, families of Ukrainian POWs protest near Red Cross
Ukraine deployed F-16 fighter jets in combat for the first time, losing one aircraft and a pilot during what it described as the the largest Russian air assault since the full-scale war began, while Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urged NATO allies to lift restrictions on long-range strikes into Russia with western-provided weapons, noting the hollowness of Russian “red lines” amid Kursk operation.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 917: Ukraine’s resilience shines from Paralympics to battlefield
Ukrainian Paralympians prepare for the Paris Games, showcasing extraordinary resilience in the face of war and personal loss.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 916: Ukraine tests first domestic ballistic missile
Meanwhile, a Russian combat drone's incursion into Polish airspace has sparked urgent discussions within NATO, raising concerns about escalating provocations.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 915: Russian largest air assault on energy sector kills 7, Ukraine intercepts over 200 missiles and drones
Ukrainian forces managed to intercept 201 out of 236 Russian missiles and drones, that targeted critical infrastructure across 15 oblasts. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal urged international partners to expedite efforts to confiscate frozen Russian assets, aiming to redirect these resources towards Ukraine's recovery.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 914: Telegram founder Durov arrested in France; Russian missile kills British journalist
Russian troops capture 13 km² in the Pokrovsk sector, slightly widening their bridgehead, while Ukrainian army advances in Russia's Kursk Oblast, capturing two setttlements.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 913: Ukraine unveils new missile-drone system
Ukraine's strategic incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast has successfully prevented attempts to occupy Sumy Oblast, President Zelenskyy revealed on Independence Day. The operation also showcased Ukraine's new "Palianytsia" missile-drone system, described as "difficult to counter" by Zelenskyy.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 912: Ukraine expands foothold in Russia’s Kursk, cutting off thousands of Russian troops
Ukraine's strategic destruction of bridges in Russia's Kursk Oblast has isolated thousands of Russian troops, marking a significant advance into enemy territory.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 911: Ukraine captures new settlement in Kursk, expands foothold on Russian soil
President Zelenskyy's visit to the Sumy Oblast border was marked by news of further Ukrainian advances in Russia's Kursk region, including the capture of another settlement
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 910: Zelenskyy calls for swift weapons delivery as Ukraine advances in Kursk
The Orthodox Church of Ukraine leader has urged Moscow-affiliated parishes to sever ties with Moscow and unite, following the passage of a new law banning religious organizations affiliated with Russia.
“Not about banning.” Theologian unpacks Ukraine’s new anti-Russian church law
Ukraine's religious landscape faces a seismic shift with new legislation, but it's not the blanket ban many expect. A theological expert unpacks the law's true nature and potential outcomes.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 909: Ukraine bans Moscow-affiliated churches in historic step
Meanwhile, Germany has announced plans to deliver four IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine in 2024.
