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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces liberate Staromaiorske village in southeast, reportedly ramp up counteroffensive

by Alexander Khrebet July 27, 2023

Key developments on July 27: * Ukrainian forces advance south of Bakhmut, and reportedly ramp up counteroffensive southeast * In southeast, Staromaiorske village is liberated * Ukraine's parliament extends martial law, mobilization * Russia strikes Kharkiv Oblast, killing 1, injuring 4 Ukrainian forces have liberated Staromaiorske village in Donetsk Oblast, according to the footage

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine to receive F-16 training, additional air defense as Russia continues missile barrage

by Daria Shulzhenko, The Kyiv Independent news desk July 27, 2023

Key developments on July 26: * Ukraine downs 36 Russian missiles on July 26 * Ukrainian pilots to receive F-16 training in Denmark, Romania * Black Sea security discussed at the NATO-Ukraine Council meeting * Ukraine continues advancing in Donetsk Oblast * Ukraine receives additional air defense, allocates $1 billion for drone production Air defense

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Ukraine war latest: Russian troops retreat from village near Bakhmut as Ukraine advances

by Alexander Khrebet July 25, 2023

Key developments on July 25: * Ukraine makes small gains south of Bakhmut * US reportedly to provide Ukraine artillery rounds, air defense missiles in $400 million military package * Ukrainian military confirms using US-provided cluster munitions near Bakhmut * Russia may attack civilian vessels in Black Sea, UK foreign secretary warns * Ukraine to

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Ukraine war latest: Drone attacks reported in Moscow and occupied Crimea

by Alexander Query, The Kyiv Independent news desk July 25, 2023

Key developments on July 24: * Moscow attacked with drones * Occupied Crimea attacked with drones * Military advances over 1 kilometer in Berdiansk direction * Russian attacks injure at least 12 people over past day * Germany reportedly reaches agreement with Poland over tank repair center Russia's Defense Ministry reported on July 24 that

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Ukraine war latest: Russia bombards Odesa's historic center, kills 1, injures 21

by Daria Shulzhenko, The Kyiv Independent news desk July 24, 2023

Key developments on July 22-23 * Russia's latest missile attack on Odesa results in civilian casualties; damages 25 historical buildings * Black Sea security to be discussed at NATO-Ukraine Council on July 26 * Russia starts collecting intel on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, says military intelligence * Ukraine destroys targets in Russian-occupied Crimea * Russia destroys

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Ukraine war latest: Russia tries to conduct sabotage raids in Sumy, Chernihiv oblasts

by Alexander Query, The Kyiv Independent news desk July 22, 2023

Key developments on July 21: * Russian media: War criminal Igor Girkin arrested in Russia * Germany delivers Leopard-1 tanks, other military aid to Ukraine * France accuses China of delivering non-lethal aid to Russia * Russian attacks kill at least 8, including 2 children. Russian sabotage units tried unsuccessfully to cross the Ukrainian

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Ukraine war latest: Russian forces in Bakhmut 'semi-encircled,' says Ukrainian military commander

by Alexander Khrebet, The Kyiv Independent news desk July 21, 2023

Key developments on July 20: * Syrskyi: Russian forces in Bakhmut 'semi-encircled' * Washington Post: Ukraine deploys US-provided cluster munitions * Defense Ministry: Vessels heading to Russia-controlled Black Sea ports to be considered military targets * UK Defense Ministry: Russia's Black Sea blockade at risk from Ukrainian surface drones, missiles * Russian strike against Mykolaiv

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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky says Russia deliberately targets grain infrastructure in Odesa Oblast

by Daria Shulzhenko, The Kyiv Independent news desk July 20, 2023

Key developments on July 19: * Russia’s overnight attack targets Ukraine’s grain infrastructure in Odesa Oblast, injures at least 10 * US to provide 4 NASAMS systems to Ukraine under new $1.3 billion military aid package * Russia threatens that all ships sailing to Ukrainian ports will be considered ‘military

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Ukraine war latest: Russia attacks Odesa, claims 'retaliation' for Crimean Bridge incident

by The Kyiv Independent news desk July 19, 2023

Key developments on July 18: * Russia targets Odesa with Kalibr missiles, drones * Yermak: Russian drones still have Western-made parts, more sanctions needed * Defense Ministry: Ukraine regains initiative near Kupiansk, continues offensive along southern front * European Parliament calls for ICC arrest warrant against Lukashenko * Benelux countries to send M113 infantry vehicles

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Ukraine war latest: Grain deal collapses after Russia pulls from agreement

by The Kyiv Independent news desk July 17, 2023

Key Developments on July 17: * Grain deal collapses after Russia pulls from agreement * Crimean Bridge damaged after reported explosions * Military: Russian forces on the offensive in Lyman-Kupiansk direction * Foreign Ministry marks 9-year anniversary of Russian downing of MH17 * More Wagner mercenaries arrive in Belarus Russia dealt a significant blow to

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Ukraine war latest: US to formally allow European countries to train Ukrainians on F-16s

by Alexander Khrebet July 17, 2023

Key developments on July 16: * US to allow European countries to start F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots * Military reports advancing over 1 kilometer southeast * Russian forces strike Kharkiv, killing 1, injuring at least 3 * Explosions reported in occupied Sevastopol, Luhansk, Berdiansk, Mariupol * Russia continues abducting children from occupied Luhansk Oblast

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Ukraine war latest: US close to making decision on ATACMS, Kyiv says

by Daria Shulzhenko, The Kyiv Independent news desk July 15, 2023

Key developments on July 14: * Yermak: US 'very close' to making a decision on ATACMS missiles for Ukraine * Erdogan says he and Putin 'of the same mind' on grain deal extension, Moscow denies * Ukrainian military report advancing in directions of Melitopol, Bakhmut * Ukraine returns bodies of 62 fallen soldiers President's

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Ukraine war latest: Biden says Putin won’t use nukes; US cluster munitions already in Ukraine

by Alexander Khrebet July 14, 2023

Key developments on July 13: * Ukraine receives cluster munitions from US, says commander * Biden: ‘No real prospect of Putin using nukes’ * Ukraine confirms striking on Russian military barrack in occupied Berdiansk * EU parliament adopts plan to increase ammunition production for Ukraine The U.S. has already delivered the cluster munitions

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Ukraine war latest: G7 agrees on long-term security commitment for Ukraine

by Alexander Query July 12, 2023

Key developments on July 12: * G7 unveils plan to deter future Russian aggression against Ukraine * Zelensky meets Biden, NATO leaders on sideline of NATO summit * NATO allies pledge new military package for Ukraine * Russian attacks wounds 18, including 6 children, in Zaporizhzhia The Group of Seven (G7) officially announced plans

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Ukraine war latest: Stoltenberg says Ukraine receives 'clear path' to NATO, provides no time frame

by Alexander Khrebet July 12, 2023

Key developments on July 11: * Ukraine receives 'clear path' toward NATO membership, says Stoltenberg * Dozen of countries formally join F-16 training coalition for Ukraine * France to deliver SCALP long-range missile to Ukraine * Russian top general reportedly killed in Ukraine NATO adopted a three-part support package for Ukraine, dropping the Membership

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Ukraine war latest: Stoltenberg says 'no final decision' made about Ukraine's NATO aspirations on the eve of Vilnius summit

by Asami Terajima July 10, 2023

Key developments on July 10: * Stoltenberg: 'No final decision' made regarding Ukraine's NATO bid * Kuleba: NATO allies agree on simplified procedure for Ukraine's accession * Kremlin spokesman: Putin and Prigozhin met after rebellion * Defense Ministry: Ukraine controls 'key commanding heights' around Bakhmut * Rheinmetall to build, repair tanks in Ukraine NATO Secretary

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Ukraine war latest: Azovstal defenders return home as Ukraine marks 500 days of full-scale war

by Daria Shulzhenko, The Kyiv Independent news desk July 9, 2023

Key developments on July 8-9 * Azovstal defenders return home from Turkey * Military reports Ukrainian forces advancing near Bakhmut * Russian attack kills 9 civilians in Lyman, Donetsk Oblast * Kuleba: Ukraine's path toward NATO 'to become shorter' after summit * Duda makes surprise visit to Lutsk, commemorates victims of Volyn Massacre with Zelensky

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Ukraine war latest: Pentagon unveils $800 million aid package, approves cluster munition for Ukraine

by Martin Fornusek, Alexander Khrebet July 7, 2023

Key developments on July 7: * Pentagon announces $800 million aid package * US approves cluster munitions for Ukraine * Zelensky arrives in Turkey * Russia excludes IAEA experts from Zaporizhzhia plant's reactor rooftops * NATO to agree on package 'to bring Ukraine closer,' says Stoltenberg * Czechia to send Ukraine more attack helicopters, ammunition

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Ukraine war latest: 7 killed in Russian missile attack on Lviv

by Daria Shulzhenko, The Kyiv Independent news desk July 7, 2023

Key developments on July 6: * Russian missile attack on Lviv kills 7, injures 36 * Zelensky visits Bulgaria, Czechia ahead of NATO summit * Ukraine returns 45 POWs, 2 deported children from Russian captivity * Intelligence chief says threat of Russian terror attack on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant 'going down’ A Russian missile attack

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Ukraine war latest: IAEA finds no explosives at Russian-shown parts of occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

by Dinara Khalilova, The Kyiv Independent news desk July 5, 2023

Key developments on July 5: * Military says Ukraine’s counteroffensive going as planned, full potential yet to come * IAEA finds no explosives at Russian-shown parts of occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant * Lithuanian president: Ukraine will not be disappointed at upcoming NATO summit * General Staff: Nuclear weapons in Belarus currently 'unlikely' The

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Ukraine war latest: Russia prepares to damage Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Zelensky warns

by Alexander Khrebet July 5, 2023

Key developments on July 4: * Ukraine prepares for potential Russian attack on nuclear plant * Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reportedly loses connection to its main line * Russian missile strike injures 43, including infants, in Pervomaiskyi * Ukrainian forces advance up to 2 km in several directions * Air Force downs 26 Russian drones overnight

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Ukraine war latest: Russian drone strike on Sumy kills 2, injures 19

by The Kyiv Independent news desk July 4, 2023

Key developments on July 3: * Russian drone strike on Sumy kills 2, injures 19 * Prigozhin, Shoigu break their silence following Wagner's armed rebellion * Defense Ministry says Ukraine liberated over 37 square kilometers in past week * Writer Victoria Amelina dies after being injured in Kramatorsk strike * New body for investigating Russian

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Ukraine war latest: Russia launches small-scale offensives in attempt to regain control

by Asami Terajima July 3, 2023

Key developments on July 2: * Maliar: Ukraine 'creating conditions for a speedy advance' in Berdiansk, Melitopol directions * Ukraine advances on southern flank of Bakhmut; Russia deployed two air force regiments on the northern flank * Russia launches offensive near Avdiivka, Marinka, Lyman * Southern Forces report engaging in heavy combat near Antonivsky

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine lacks necessary equipment but still advances, Zaluzhnyi says in rare interview

by Alexander Khrebet June 30, 2023

Key developments on June 30: * Zaluzhnyi: Advances daily despite lack of necessary Western equipment * Ukraine to strengthen northern borders, Zelensky says * EU wants interest from Russian money to help Ukraine Ukraine's forces advance daily by "at least 500 meters" during the summer counteroffensive despite the lack of military hardware like

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Ukraine war latest: Budanov says Wagner will no longer fight; Ukrainian forces make gains

by The Kyiv Independent news desk June 29, 2023

Key Developments on June 29: * Budanov says Wagner mercenary group will no longer fight in Ukraine * Defense Ministry says Ukrainian forces making gains in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia oblasts * Ukrainian authorities train in preparation for possible Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant * Eco-activist Greta Thunberg, US presidential candidate Mike Pence visit Kyiv

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Ukraine war latest: Reznikov says 'main event' of counteroffensive ahead; Russian June 27 attack on Kramatorsk kills 11

by Asami Terajima June 29, 2023

Key developments on June 28: * Reznikov: 'Main event' of counteroffensive yet to come, reserves still not deployed * General: 'Partial success' over past day on the southeastern front * State Emergency Service: 11 killed, 56 wounded in Russia's June 27 missile strike on Kramatorsk * Polish and Lithuanian presidents visit Kyiv, meet Zelensky

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Ukraine war latest: 4 killed, including child, 42 injured in Russian missile strike on Kramatorsk

by Alexander Khrebet June 28, 2023

Key developments on June 27: * Russian missile strike kills 4, injures 42 in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast * Ukrainian forces advance in several directions, military says * Russia strikes Kremenchuk on deadly shopping mall attack anniversary * Pentagon announces $500 military aid package for Ukraine * Putin admits Russia fully funds Wagner Group. A Russian

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine liberates Rivnopil; US to send $500 million worth of military aid

by Alexander Query, The Kyiv Independent news desk June 26, 2023

Key developments on June 26: * Military liberates village in Donetsk Oblast * Reuters: U.S. to send a new batch of armored vehicles, HIMARS munition * Wagner reportedly builds camps in Belarus for alleged redeployment * Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 1, injure 13 over past 24 hours Ukraine's Armed Forces have liberated

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Ukraine war latest: Military reports advance on Bakhmut flanks; 2 Ukrainian teenagers reportedly killed by Russians in Berdiansk

by Alexander Khrebet, The Kyiv Independent news desk June 25, 2023

Key developments on June 25: * Military reports advance on southern, northern flanks of Bakhmut * Russia reportedly kills two Ukrainian teenagers in occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast * Germany to provide Ukraine with 45 more Gepard anti-aircraft guns * Russia reportedly redeploys troops from Ukraine to protect Moscow * Ukraine’s Air Force: Wagner

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Ukraine war latest: Kyiv reports new gains in the south, Prigozhin accuses Russian army of attacking Wagner

by The Kyiv Independent news desk June 23, 2023

Check out our LIVE UPDATES on the Wagner Group’s armed rebellion in Russia. Key Developments on June 23: * General Staff reports advances along southern front line * Prigozhin accuses Russian army of attacking Wagner, threatens to respond * Council of Europe approves new sanctions package against Russia * Explosions reported in Russian-occupied

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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky warns of possible Russian terrorist attack at Zaporizhzhia plant; IAEA spots no new mines at site

by Alexander Khrebet June 23, 2023

Key developments on June 22: * Russia considers 'radiation leak' at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, warns Zelensky * Explosions reported in occupied Crimea * Russian proxies claim Ukraine hit bridge connecting Crimea to mainland Ukraine * EU provides $1.6 billion to Ukraine According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia is considering a terrorist attack at

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Ukraine war latest: Military keeps advancing south, Zelensky says offensive 'slower than desired' but not 'a movie'

by Alexander Query, The Kyiv Independent news desk June 21, 2023

Key developments on June 21: * Ukrainian forces report further advance in the south * Germany delivers Patriot missile system to Ukraine * Russia fortifies defense lines in Crimea, creates branch of Black Sea Fleet in occupied Mariupol * Russian forces attack 10 regions, kill 4 people on June 20 * US to send more

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G7 allies expected to increase pressure on China over support for Russia, Bloomberg reports.

The foreign ministers of Group of Seven (G7) countries are expected to agree to increase diplomatic pressure on China over the country's support for Russia's 'war machine' in Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Nov. 25, citing an early draft of a communique seen by the publication.

10:53 PM

Record number of Russian attack drones entered Belarus overnight, monitoring group says.

A record 38 Russian Shahed-type attack drones entered Belarusian territory overnight on Nov. 24-25, with at least one of the drones reportedly shot down by the Belarusian Air Force, the monitoring group Belarusian Hajun reported.

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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones reportedly hit oil depot in Russia's Kaluga Oblast.

9:23 PM

Ukraine can strike Russian territory with ATACMS missiles, White House confirms.

"Right now, they (Ukrainian soldiers) have the ability to use ATACMS to defend themselves in an immediate-need basis. Understandably, that's taken place in and around Kursk Oblast," U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told journalists on Nov. 25.

8:01 PM

UN has recorded 376 sexual violence cases related to Russian war against Ukraine.

The figure includes 262 men, most of whom were tortured in captivity on occupied territories or in Russia, 104 women, as well as children — 10 girls and two boys, according to the report.

7:07 PM

Drone coalition to gather $1.8 billion by end of 2024, defense minister says.

An allied initiative, co-headed by the U.K. and Latvia, was launched in January to bolster Ukraine's arsenal of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which became a crucial capability on the battlefield. Nearly 20 countries joined the coalition as of late November.

6:03 PM

Ukraine 'sees existing threats' from Russia in Zaporizhzhia sector, Zelensky says.

Ukraine is tracking threats from Russian troops in southern Zaporizhzhia Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov. 25 following a report by Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.

5:16 PM

North Korea expands plant producing missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, Reuters reports.

North Korea is expanding a key weapons production complex that assembles KN-23 short-range ballistic missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, Reuters reported on Nov.25.

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The Counteroffensive: Ukraine’s nuclear ambitions fueled by betrayal, hindered by feasibility

4:15 PM

UK targets 30 tankers in its largest sanctions package against Russia's 'shadow fleet.'

The United Kingdom sanctioned 30 oil tankers of Russia's "shadow fleet" that carried billions of dollars worth of oil and oil products last year, the government said on Nov. 25.

3:53 PM

Ukraine's top energy company to receive $112 million from EU, US to restore facilities.

The U.S. government is providing $46.1 million to purchase control systems and dozens of new transfers, while the European Commission pledged 62.8 million euros ($66 million) to restore 1.8GW of generating capacity and to protect power plant equipment from elements during the winter.

3:11 PM

5 injured by Russian drone during humanitarian aid distribution in Mykolaiv Oblast.

A Russian drone attacked the village of Solonchaky in Mykolaiv Oblast while humanitarian aid was being distributed there on Nov. 25, Governor Vitalli Kim reported.

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(Updated: November 25, 2024 3:07 pm)

Russia launches missile attack against Odesa, injuring 11.

Russia launched a missile attack against the central part of Odesa on Nov. 25, injuring at least 11 people, Governor Oleh Kiper reported.

2:55 PM

Trump's reelection revives talks in Europe on sending military personnel to Ukraine, Le Monde reports.

Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. election revived discussion among European allies on sending military personnel or private defense contractors to Ukraine, Le Monde reported on Nov. 25, citing undisclosed sources.

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Opinion: Nuclear escalation fears can't override Ukraine's right to defend itself

2:20 PM

MP walks back his statement on number of IDPs returning to occupied territories.

"I spoke incorrectly, so I'm taking back my words," said lawmaker Maksym Tkachenko who serves on a committee focused on human rights and the liberation of occupied territories.

1:43 PM

'You're repeating Russian propaganda,' Ukrainian boxing champion Klitschko responds to Joe Rogan.

"You talk about sending American weapons to Ukraine, which you believe will lead to the Third World War. Putin’s Russia is in trouble, so Putin wants to scare you and people like you," Ukrainian former professional boxer Wladimir Klitschko said.

1:12 PM

Ukraine's 3rd Brigade says it cleared out Kharkiv Oblast village, took ex-convict POWs.

Ukraine’s Third Assault Brigade said it had cleared out the Kopanky village in Kharkiv Oblast, taking seven prisoners of war from Russia’s First Tank Army, its Telegram channel reported on Nov. 25.

12:46 PM

Russian attacks in Ukraine injure 5 over past day, including 13-year-old boy.

Ukrainian air defenses shot down 71 of the 145 Russian drones launched overnight, the Air Force said. Seventy-one other drones were "lost" across Ukraine thanks to electronic warfare means, the statement read.

11:57 AM

UK national reportedly captured by Russia while fighting for Ukraine.

A video of a man in military fatigues, who identifies himself as former British army soldier James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22, began circulating on Russian Telegram channels on Nov. 24.

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(Updated: November 25, 2024 11:52 am)

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