A decrease in assault operations is “related to the regrouping of the relevant Russian units in order to eventually resume more active assaults on the island zone of the right bank of Kherson Oblast,” military spokesperson Serhii Bratchuk …
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- 5 Russian fighter jets hit by Ukraine's SBU with drones in occupied Crimea, one destroyed
- 'Massive' Ukrainian drone strike targets Russian railway station in Volgograd Oblast, local official claims
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Russian forces regrouping near Dnipro River as they prepare for more active 'island war,' Ukrainian military officials say
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Ukraine war latest: Kyiv hits 5 Russian fighter jets in occupied Crimea, destroys 1
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Zelensky restores anti-corruption agencies’ independence — but leaves one key change intact
As President Volodymyr Zelensky was restoring the independence of anti-corruption agencies days after he himself took that independence away, one crucial amendment was not overturned.
On July 22, Zelensky signed a bill that subordinated the country's …
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Pokrovsk is the city of my childhood. Now I watch it die
A few weeks ago, my colleague Francis Farrell and I were in Pokrovsk.
As a war reporter, I’m used to seeing war-torn towns. Last year, we saw glide bombs raining down on Vovchansk, filmed interviews with soldiers in the ruins of Lyman, and joined a …
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Operation Vistula – Expulsion of Ukrainians from post-war Poland
Following World War II and the subsequent redrawing of borders in Europe, Polish authorities forced out roughly 700,000 Ukrainians from their homes in what became Poland's new southeastern frontier.
It was this act that the Ukrainian parliament …
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Zelensky says mercenaries from Asia and Africa fighting for Russia in northeastern Ukraine
“The soldiers on this front are recording the participation of mercenaries from China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and African countries in the war. We will respond,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a statement.

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Netherlands to deliver $579 million in US weapon systems to Ukraine, including Patriot missiles
“I am sincerely grateful to the Netherlands for their substantial contribution to strengthening Ukraine’s air shield,” President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote, saying this is “the first such step” among NATO countries.

Futher Details Emerge on 3rd Army Corps
The newly established 3rd Army Corps, formed on the basis of the legendary and battle-hardened 3rd Assault Brigade, has officially been announced across its social media platforms after much anticipation. MilitaryLand…
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Russian forces advance in Donetsk region: intense clashes near Kotlyneand Leontovychi
In the Kotlyne area, Russian troops are attempting to secure positions on the outskirts of the settlement, with battles raging in the southwestern fields. The Russian forces have also entered the outskirts of the village of Leontovychi and are trying …
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Distance is NO LONGER a problem! Ukraine’s “kind” drones STRIKE deep into Russia #shorts
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China rejects US demands to halt Russian, Iranian oil imports
Beijing insists it will continue to secure its energy supplies based on national interests despite pressure from Washington and the threat of punitive tariffs.

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New study warns Ukraine must break up old business order to thrive post-war
Ukraine’s business climate experienced a persistent slide between 2008 and 2019, characterized by a slowdown in new entrepreneurial activity, reduced competition, and increased dominance by large, inefficient companies, according to a new study.
To …
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'Better now than never' — Ukraine announces competition for anti-smuggling director 7 months late
After a seven-month delay, Ukraine’s government has finally launched a competition for a State Customs Service director to tackle illegal smuggling that costs the country billions of dollars every year.
The news comes as Ukraine faces pressure at …
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Zelensky on the FRONT LINE! Ukraine’s President awards soldiers in the Kharkiv region #shorts
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Putin signals willingness to meet Zelensky amid rising US-Russia tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly prepared to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for talks, subject to certain conditions that necessitate preliminary work at the expert level, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. …
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Kremlin Trapped: Russian Offensive Fails, Ukraine Counterattacks! | Front Line with @StarskyUA
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Ukrainian lawmaker detained in drone procurement corruption case
According to investigators, officials involved in the scheme allegedly received up to 30% of contract funds as kickbacks. Among those detained are lawmaker Oleksii Kuznetsov and former Luhansk Oblast Governor Serhii Haidai.

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The Army switches to a new camouflage pattern
The Central Directorate for Material Development has approved a new camouflage pattern, MM-25, for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It is set to gradually replace the current MM-14…
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Ukrainian drone destroys Russian military bridge in Bryansk region
A Ukrainian FPV drone utilizing fiber optics successfully targeted and detonated a bridge in Russia's Bryansk region. The drone approached a bridge, carefully directed by its operator toward a support structure reportedly rigged with about 30 mines …
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Ukraine’s Air Force defends the skies! How do the warriors operate — and who supports them? #shorts
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Ukrainian drone strikes ignite major fire at a fuel depot near Russia’s Sochi airport
In an effort to weaken Russia's military capabilities, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have targeted the fuel infrastructure at Sochi airport, causing a significant fire, according the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The operation, carried …
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Ukraine fends off major Russian drone and missile attack
Russian forces, continuing their war against Ukraine, launched a massive attack against the neighboring country with 162 Shahed-type strike drones, various other drones, and an X-47 M2 ballistic missile. The attacks were launched from Millerovo in …
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Major Ukrainian drone attack hits Russian Saky airbase in Crimea
Five Russian aircraft were reportedly struck in a Ukrainian attack on a military airfield in Saky, located in the temporarily occupied Crimea. This includes the complete destruction of a Su-30SM fighter jet and damage to another, along with strikes …