Russo-Ukrainian war, day 827: Western allies shift stance, allowing Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia
This represents a loosening of previous restrictions amid Ukraine's escalating cross-border attacks.
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Echoes of Yanukovych-era state censorship rock Ukrainian state media Ukrinform
Oleksii Matsuka, now finds himself at the center of a censorship scandal that has rocked Ukraine's state news agency, Ukrinform, during his brief but tumultuous tenure as director general.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 826: Ukraine’s strikes test limits of Western support for Ukraine
Ukraine has used Western-supplied weapons to strike targets within Russia, according to reports, testing the boundaries of allied support. France and Germany appear open to such strikes, while the US remains opposed, highlighting divisions among Ukraine's partners.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 825: Belgium signs security deal, pledges F-16 jets for Ukraine’s military forces
Belgium has pledged to deliver 30 F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv by 2028, with the initial aircraft arriving this year.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 824: Ukraine counters Russian attacks as Spain pledges record military aid
Ukraine is mounting counterattacks near Vovchansk and Starytsia in the Kharkiv Oblast, while Russia continues its assault on Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast. Meanwhile, Spain has committed a record $1.1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, including Leopard 2 tanks and Patriot missiles, and signed a security agreement with Kyiv.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 823: Russian forces have not achieved Putin’s goals in Kharkiv Oblast
Russian troops have failed to achieve Vladimir Putin’s stated goal of creating a “buffer zone” to the north of Kharkiv, though there are signs that Russia is gathering forces for another attempt.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 822: Russia attacks shopping center and residential area in Kharkiv, killing at least six and injuring many
Russian armed forces attacked Kharkiv multiple times throughout the day, hitting a shopping center and a residential area among others. Six people have been killed as a result, and many have been injured.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 821: Ukrainian forces repel Russians in Kharkiv as Russia reinforces its war efforts with Wagner units from Africa
The Ukrainian General Staff reported that their forces are engaged in fierce battles, successfully repelling a Russian advance in Kharkiv Oblast and launching a counterattack. The UK intelligence suggested that Russia deploys Africa Corps in Kharkiv offensive. The US also announced a $275 million military aid package to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities, while Germany and Denmark delivered Leopard tanks and HIMARS to Ukraine.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 820: Russian attack on Kharkiv kills 7 people while US officials debate weapons restrictions to strike inside Russia
The attack on Kharkiv targeted a large printing enterprise, killing seven and injuring more than 20 people, after which President Zelenskyy urged the allies again to provide air defense systems to Ukraine.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 819: Ukraine holds ground in eastern Ukraine; US’ Johnson supports Ukraine striking Russia with US arms
Ukraine deploys maritime drones with rockets and tests a land drone for mine clearance, Germany plans to use Russian asset revenues for aid, the UK accuses China of arming Russia, and Sweden pledges $7 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 818: Ukraine destroys Russia’s Tsyklon ship, last surface Kalibr missile ship in Crimea
As the war grinds on, neutralizing Russia's naval dominance brings Ukraine one step closer to securing sea control and unblocking grain exports from its ports.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 817: Zelenskyy says Western aid decisions for Ukraine lag by one year
Marking five years as president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the West for being extremely slow in making decisions on military aid to Kyiv.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 816: Intense fighting along the entire front line
The General Staff of Ukraine reports that intense fighting is ongoing between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 814: Zelenskyy claims Russians failed to breach Ukraine’s main defense lines in Kharkiv Oblast
Exploiting a window of opportunity as Ukraine awaited weapons deliveries
from the allies, Russian forces started an offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, however, Ukrainian forces managed to stabilize the frontline, with the deepest point of the Russian advance limited to 10 kilometers.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 813: Ukraine faces nationwide blackouts due to Russian strikes while Ukrainian forces fight back Russian assaults in Kharkiv Oblast
Ukraine's energy crisis deepened after Russian strikes on power infrastructure, leading to emergency outages and a growing electricity deficit. The situation has been further complicated by Russia's renewed offensive in the Kharkiv Oblast, where delays in Western aid, restrictions on striking Russian targets, and issues in Ukrainian command have been cited as factors contributing to the initial advance.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 811: Front lines shift as Ukraine counters Russia’s renewed offensives
As battles intensify multiple fronts in Ukraine, allies join calls for ramping up military assistance.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 810: Putin gears up for protracted war, potential NATO confrontation
Experts suggest that the Kremlin expects newly-appointed Defense Minister Andrei Belousov to enhance the country's defense industry to bolster weapon production for the protracted war in Ukraine and possibly for future confrontation with NATO.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 809: Russia intensifies Kharkiv offensive, makes limited gains around Vovchansk
A new report comprehensively debunked the top corruption narratives pushed by Russia to discredit Ukraine, from claims of reselling Western weapons to allegations of elites profiting at soldiers' expense. In a display of institutional strength, Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court arrested the sitting Agriculture Minister in a landmark case.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 808: UK announces largest ever military aid package to Ukraine
As the UK announces its largest ever military aid package to Ukraine, while Belgium allocates millions to rebuild Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court flexes muscles, arrests sitting minister
This case against the incumbent Minister of Agriculture is emerging as a landmark in the operation of Ukraine's new anti-corruption institutions, which have previously convicted high-ranking officials, including MPs, judges, and managers of state agencies.
