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Russian ballistic missile strikes Kyiv arms exhibition, killing at least 10, injuring 100
Air-raid sirens rang out around 11:20 a.m., with Ukraine's Air Force reporting Russian missiles heading to the Ukrainian capital.
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Wednesday, July 29
US Senate advances Russia sanctions bill following death of Lindsey Graham
"It's not only about money that help Russia wage its war, but it's also a big signal to Europe, Ukraine, and our people, so I'm very thankful," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Major Ukrainian iron mine suspends operations amid Russian strikes on maritime logistics
A major iron mining complex in Kryvyi Rih has suspended excavation work amid Russian strikes on maritime logistics, the company announced July 28.
Tuesday, July 28
Ukraine's foreign minister holds 'frank conversation' with Iranian counterpart
"I emphasised the necessity to refrain from any escalatory steps, as well as to end any support for Russia's war against Ukraine. This war is illegal, and it must end," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.
Zelensky says meeting with Trump was 'good,' covered Patriot licenses, diplomacy
"The President and I discussed licenses for Patriot interceptor production and several other ideas that could help," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Ukraine war latest: Russian fuel storage facility of 'national importance' struck in Udmurt Republic, General Staff says
Key developments on July 28: * Ukraine strikes Russian fuel storage facility of 'national importance' in Udmurt Republic, General Staff says * Moscow Oblast industrial plant reportedly struck by Ukrainian drones, blackout in occupied Crimea * Zelensky says meeting with Trump was 'good,' covered Patriot licenses, diplomacy * 2 Skelia soldiers charged with torturing comrades as abuse investigation widens * Ukraine brought back almost 50 children from Russian-occupied territory in July Ukrai
Ukraine brought back almost 50 children from Russian-occupied territory in July
"However, thousands of children remain trapped under occupation, where they are forced to forget their roots and are openly being prepared for war. But we will not stop," a Save Ukraine statement read.
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Ukraine's long-range drone campaign has acquired a new target in recent days — Wildberries, Russia's online retailer, an equivalent of Amazon. The e-commerce behemoth accounts for almost 50% of Russia’s online retail market but its operations have been severely dented by drone strikes on several warehouses belonging to the company. Dramatic videos of huge fires engulfing the logistics centers in several parts of Russia have emerged all week, with seven warehouses hit since the weekend, two of
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