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War in Ukraine
Reuters security expert confirmed dead in missile strike on hotel; Belarus forces gather by border; Zelensky asks West to speed aid delivery before school year; AFU claims to take two towns in Kursk.
Aug. 26
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Despite early hopes that the Kursk offensive would divert Russian forces, Ukraine now faces intensified pressure in Pokrovsk, with the situation becoming increasingly dire.
Aug. 23
Top News
Commanders within the Ukrainian military have anonymously voiced concerns over poor training and flaws within the mobilization drive that they said have enabled Russian advances.
Aug. 23
Europe
Ukrainian missile sinks Russian fuel ferry near Krasnodar; Pokrovsk families “hiding” from mandatory evacuations; Kyiv mobilizes money and engineers to restore power, water to frontline regions.
Aug. 23
War in Ukraine
The head of Pokrovsk’s military administration, Sergiy Dobryak, warned that Russia was a little over 10 km (6 miles) from the outskirts of the city and urged remaining residents to evacuate.
Aug. 16
Donetsk
The Russian army is advancing in the Donetsk region, heading toward the strategically important city of Pokrovsk.
Aug. 13
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Ukraine’s 59th Motorized Infantry Brigade has a long combat record. At the moment the formation stands in the direct path of Russia’s latest big offensive.
Jul. 15