Russian military boosted by 335K new troops, defence minister says
While Ukraine was able to win back territory last year from Russia in attacks which humiliated the Russian armed forces, this year has been different.
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Ukraine takes delivery of U.S. Abrams tanks as counteroffensive continues
Mark Milley, the top U.S. general, has said he regards M1 Abrams tanks as the world’s best and that they “will make a difference” in the 19-month-old war.
Ukrainian troops are ‘gradually gaining ground,’ NATO chief says
Speaking at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Jens Stoltenberg also said Russian troops were fighting for Moscow’s “imperial delusions.”
Russian torture methods in Ukraine have resulted in some deaths, UN inquiry says
The commission has previously said that violations committed by Russian forces in Ukraine, including the use of torture, may constitute crimes against humanity.
Ukraine strikes Black Sea navy HQ with missile, Russian official says
Crimea, which Russia seized and annexed from Ukraine in 2014, has been a frequent target of Ukrainian attacks in the course of the 19-month war.
Ukraine strikes Russian air base in Crimea, Kyiv says
The intelligence source told Reuters the attack had inflicted “serious damage” on equipment at the base. Russia has not commented on the reports.
Human rights in Russia have ‘significantly deteriorated’ since Ukraine war: UN expert
The expert alleges Russian authorities have carried out mass arbitrary and says those detained risk death due to the “persistent use of torture and ill-treatment.”
Ukraine retakes village south of Russian-held Bakhmut
Kyiv’s troops were securing their foothold in the area, while Russian forces suffered significant casualties and lost equipment, the Ukrainian General Staff said.
As Ukraine’s counteroffensive grinds on, Blinken visits Kyiv in show of support
U.S. President Joe Biden asked Congress in August to approve about US$40 billion in additional spending, including US$24 billion for Ukraine and other international needs.
Cluster bomb usage spikes in Ukraine amid Russian war
The report documented the first known use of cluster munitions in Myanmar last year, as well as use in Azerbaijan, Iraq, Laos, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen.