Ukraine launches major push against Russian troops, officials, analysts say
The Institute of Study of War reported that Ukrainian forces launched “a significant mechanized counteroffensive operation in western Zaporizhzhia region” on Wednesday.
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Ukraine reports small advances against Russian troops in counteroffensive
Ukrainian troops had driven Russian units from positions near the village of Andriivka southwest of the largely destroyed city of Bakhmut which Russian forces captured in May.
Moscow, Crimea hit by drone strikes, Russia says, as southern Ukraine gets bombarded
Another drone hit an office building in southern Moscow, gutting several upper floors — more visible damage compared to earlier drone strikes on the Russian capital.
Russia practices seizing ships in Black Sea as Ukraine grain strikes continue
The United States on Thursday imposed Russia-related sanctions against nearly 120 people and entities aimed at blocking Moscow’s access to electronics and other goods.
Ukraine accuses Russia of intentionally striking Odesa port, grain terminals
Russia attacked Odesa for the second consecutive night after quitting a deal on Monday that allowed the safe passage of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea.
Russian general fired, says top military brass betrayed soldiers in Ukraine
It was unclear when the message was recorded and Popov’s current whereabouts were not known. The defence ministry has not said anything about his dismissal.
Ukrainian troops advancing near eastern city of Bakhmut, Kyiv says
Moscow, which began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, sees Bakhmut as a stepping stone to attacking other cities.
U.S. was hesitant to give Ukraine cluster munitions. Why that’s changing
The United States has decided to send cluster munitions to Ukraine to help its military push back Russian forces entrenched along the front lines. The Biden administration is expected to announce on Friday that it will send thousands of them as part of…
Russia tortured, executed civilians in Ukraine, Kyiv also abused detainees: UN report
United Nations experts found no evidence that Russian authorities have investigated allegations of abuse by their own forces in Ukraine.
Infighting among Putin allies seems to reveal signs of ‘deep dysfunction’
Some see Vladimir Putin’s failure to squelch the infighting as a sign of potential shifts in Russia’s political scene that set the stage for more internal battles.