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Major Russian air defense factory in occupied Crimea reportedly hit in Ukrainian strike
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces confirmed they had struck Russian military targets on the peninsula.
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 3, injure 18 others over past day
Russian forces launched 133 drones against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said on March 1
From revolutionary to vegan farmer — the wild life of Ukrainian author Volodymyr Vynnychenko
Editor's Note: This story is part of the "Hidden Canon" – a special series celebrating Ukrainian classic literature and aiming to bring it to a wider international audience. The series is supported by the Ukrainian Institute. Like many intellectuals shaped by the turmoil of the early 20th century, Ukrainian author and statesman Volodymyr Vynnychenko was an idealist. He dreamed not just of political reform in Ukraine, but of a radical new path for humanity — one liberated from the compromises an
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,284,090 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,520 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day, nearly twice the amount as reported over the same period the day before.
Russian oil shipments en route to Cuba despite US blockade, media reports
Cuba is set to receive its first energy shipments in months as vessels carrying Russian oil and gas are expected to arrive at its port early next week, the Financial Times (FT) reported on March 18.
Thursday, March 19
Iran seeking intelligence from Russia in war against US, CIA director says
"No, I don't take Vladimir Putin at his word," CIA Director John Ratcliffe said at a congressional hearing on March 18.
About Crimea
Russia invaded Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula in February 2014 amid the deadliest days of the EuroMaidan Revolution. Around 30,000 Russian troops crossed into Crimea, taking hold of the peninsula by early March 2014. Russia has continued to occupy Crimea ever since. Crimea covers an area of around 27,000 square kilometers (10,400 square miles), roughly the same size as the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
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Key developments on March 17: * Ukraine targets Moscow with drones for 4th consecutive day, launching at least 40 in latest strike * 'No region can feel safe' — Russia's ex-Defense Minister Shoigu raises alarm over Ukraine's drone strikes * Russia slams 'EU warmongers' for not backing Trump's war against its ally * 201 Ukrainians now in Middle East helping counter Iranian drone attacks, Zelensky says Russian air defenses intercepted 206 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory overnight on
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