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Bakhmut
Bakhmut was the scene of fierce fighting for months in the first half of 2023, and massive losses to both sides – since then the front in this sector had been relatively quiet.
Nov. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
Both Ukrainian, Russian and independent sources confirm Russia is suffering huge losses right now, with the daily rate of soldiers killed approaching an all-time high.
Nov. 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
Modern dance professional Polina Menshikh was on a morale-building visit to Russia’s elite 810th Marines when precision-guided rockets smashed the auditorium her troupe was performing in.
Nov. 22, 2023
Telegram
The commander found guilty of downing flight MH17 and who is wanted in Ukraine for alleged war crimes, announced he intends to run in the 2024 Russian presidential election.
Nov. 20, 2023
Putin
Russia’s Ministry of Defense 2021 BARS initiative encouraged employees of state companies to join its “combat reserve” project, not knowing that war was just around the corner.
Nov. 7, 2023
Crimea
Construction for a railway connecting Crimea and Russia’s Rostov-on-Don is underway and will pass through occupied Zaporizhzia, a local official said.
Nov. 7, 2023
War in Ukraine
Missiles strike Zaporizhzhia city; UN asks world not to “lose focus” on Ukraine’s needs; Uzbek court takes Donetsk mercenary to task; Russia continues to bomb AFU positions on the Dnipro River.
Nov. 1, 2023
Kyiv
Nearly two years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian football continues to press on with its third season under wartime conditions with some surprising results.
Oct. 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
A pregnant lioness, Asya, was rescued from a private zoo near Donetsk last year and gave birth to three cubs ten months ago – all four may have found a new home in Yorkshire.
Oct. 24, 2023
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Russia’s continued assault on Avdiivka is making marginal advances but at the cost of heavy losses.
Oct. 21, 2023
War in Ukraine
Dozens of Russian tanks and armored personnel carriers drove forward into open ground laced with minefields. It turns out the Ukrainians were ready.
Oct. 13, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukraine has received a lot of air defense systems but none of them are very useful in dealing with big numbers of newly fielded Russian glider bombs, many now potentially being used in Avdiivka.
Oct. 10, 2023
Russia
Journalists from the Portuguese TV channel RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal) on their way to the village of Hroza were slightly injured, while the crew's car was completely destroyed.
Oct. 6, 2023
Tanks
Ukraine’s Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, unveiled a new item of equipment to reduce the ability of Russian thermal imaging to spot troops at night.
Oct. 4, 2023
War in Ukraine
Residents of Mariupol who attend hospitals are increasingly told there is no room, given painkillers, turned away and then sent home to die “in a calm atmosphere,” according to a report.
Sep. 22, 2023
Ukraine
As 60 Russian soldiers withdrew to “more favorable positions,” in the village of Optyne near Donetsk, a drone operator mistook them for attacking Ukrainian forces and called in an artillery strike.
Sep. 14, 2023
Russian forces try to encircle Kurakhove, cutting off its supply routes. Intense battles continue in the city and nearby areas as Russia targets key towns in the Donetsk region for a future offensive
Nov. 19