Ukraine War

Dwindling ammunition, a jailed artist and Kyiv’s new ‘foothold’ in the south: The latest from Ukraine

Kyiv CNN — Ukraine this week claimed to have “gained a foothold” on the left bank of the Dnipro River, a welcome boost after its much vaunted counteroffensive failed to make major gains. But it has been worse news elsewhere for Kyiv, after Germany admitted European targets for providing ammunition would fall short. Here are the main …

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Egypt Independent November 19, 2023

Pro-Russian official assassinated and Black Sea battles: Here’s what to know about the latest in Ukraine

Kyiv CNN — The battle for dominance in the Black Sea raged on this week between Ukraine and Russia, as elsewhere each side’s forces continued the bitter fight for control in Ukraine’s east with winter looming. Ukraine claimed it hit small Russian naval vessels with sea drones, demonstrating its determination to keep striking Russian positions at depth …

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Egypt Independent November 13, 2023

Live grenade in birthday gift kills aide to Ukraine’s military chief

Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — An aide to the commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s military was killed after receiving a live grenade as a birthday present that was immediately detonated by his 13-year-old son. Major Gennadiy Chastyakov, who served as the assistant to Valery Zaluzhny, had received a gift box from a colleague for his birthday on Monday …

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Egypt Independent November 9, 2023

Tensions grow in Kyiv over status of war, as Zelensky insists conflict with Russia is not at a ‘stalemate’

CNN — Apparent divisions between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his military command are becoming increasingly public, after a bitter back-and-forth over the state of play in the war with Russia. Igor Zhovka, the deputy head of Zelensky’s office, on Saturday condemned an assessment by Ukraine’s military chief that the war with Russia is at …

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Egypt Independent November 7, 2023

Australia providing Ukraine with $20m in military aid

Australia is sending a 3D metal printer and anti-drone systems to Ukraine as part of a $20 million military assistance

Australian Associated Press October 25, 2023

Poland’s goodwill toward Ukraine is eroding: The far right is taking advantage

Lublin and Kostrogaj, Poland CNN — A few days ago, eastern Poland was basking in unseasonably warm weather. But the winters here are long and harsh, and they can arrive with little warning. It’s Friday night in Lublin, and the weather has changed. The city’s youth are out, en masse, huddled in jackets and beanies …

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Egypt Independent October 25, 2023

‘Fierce and non-stop fighting’ as Russia attacks Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine

CNN — Russian forces have launched a “fierce,” large-scale attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, intensifying the fighting there, but they have so far been unable to make significant progress, according to Ukrainian officials, analysts and geolocated footage shared on social media. “The fighting has been going on for four days,” Vitalii Barabash, …

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Egypt Independent October 13, 2023

Ukraine’s Zelensky seeks to rally Western support as attention shifts to Middle East

CNN — As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was ushered in front of the press by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels on Wednesday, his smile quickly faded and his look turned somber. It was Zelensky’s first time at the alliance’s headquarters in the Belgian capital since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. …

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Egypt Independent October 12, 2023

Russia targets Ukraine’s grain-export infrastructure

Russian missiles have again struck Ukraine’s ports in an apparent bid to erode its enemy’s economy by disrupting the country’s massive grain exports. The latest strike came in the southern … Continued

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The New Daily October 8, 2023

UN rights team to probe Ukraine village attack

The death toll from an air strike on the village of Hroza in northeastern Ukraine has risen to 52, with rescue workers scouring the rubble for more bodies after what … Continued

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The New Daily October 7, 2023

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