Troops

Zelensky says ‘no encirclement’ of Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region, accusing Putin of lying

CNN — President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukrainian troops have not been encircled by Russian forces in Kursk region, accusing Russian leader Vladimir Putin of “lying” about the situation on the ground. Ukraine launched its shock incursion into Kursk in August, swiftly capturing territory in what was the first ground invasion of Russia by a …

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Egypt Independent March 17, 2025

60 years since U.S. troops entered Vietnam, an Army Vet recalls his journey

As part of our StoryCorps’ Military Voices Initiative, we hear from Specialist Henry Smithers who was among the millions of

NPR NEWS March 9, 2025

Israeli troops selling loot stolen from Gaza and Lebanon, investigation reveals

Israeli troops selling loot stolen from Gaza and Lebanon, investigation reveals Testimonies indicate that senior officials were not concerned with

Middle East Eye March 6, 2025

Russia is ‘recycling’ wounded troops, sending some to the frontline on crutches

Kyiv & London CNN — The Russian military is sending wounded troops on crutches back to the frontlines to fight, and redeploying soldiers with significant injuries to combat roles, as it struggles with growing manpower issues, according to videos and testimony obtained by CNN. Frontline footage posted by Ukrainian drone operators and Russian troops show …

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Egypt Independent February 23, 2025

Egypt to host Gaza summit as Israel withdraws troops from Netzarim Corridor

People head towards their homes in the Shijaiyah neighborhood, Gaza City, on January 28, 2025. Displaced Palestinians return following a

NPR NEWS February 10, 2025

North Korean troops pulled back from frontline after heavy losses, Ukrainian officials say

Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — North Korean troops have not been seen on the frontlines in Russia’s Kursk region for several weeks, a Ukrainian military official said Friday, amid reports of mass casualties among Pyongyang’s forces. “The presence of DPRK troops has not been observed for about three weeks, and they were probably forced to withdraw …

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Egypt Independent February 2, 2025

Netanyahu tells Israeli troops to stay in area of Syria’s Mount Hermon until end of 2025, source says

CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the country’s military to remain in the area of Syria’s Mount Hermon until at least the end of 2025, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN on Wednesday. Israel captured the strategically important mountain, Syria’s highest peak, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime …

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Egypt Independent December 20, 2024

US told Assad it would pull troops from northeast Syria if he closed Iran’s supply lines: Report

US told Assad it would pull troops from northeast Syria if he closed Iran’s supply lines: Report US, UAE and

Middle East Eye December 6, 2024

Lebanon says 2 hurt as Israeli troops fire after truce with Hezbollah

A man removes debris from his destroyed shop after returning to his village of Hanouiyeh, southern Lebanon on Thursday following

NPR NEWS November 29, 2024

Ukraine is relying on drones to hold back Russian advances. Troops on the frontline are fearing the worst

Pokrovsk, eastern Ukraine CNN — The Russian assault, caught in grainy feeds from multiple drones, is relentless and daily. Aging armored vehicles race across a pockmarked field. Then, in broad daylight, one tank is stopped by Ukrainian attack drones. Yet two vehicles make it to the treeline and drop off Russian troops to shelter in …

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Egypt Independent November 29, 2024

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