Russian Officials Say Ukraine Has Launched A New Attack in the South
A Russian occupation official in the Zaporizhzhia region said Ukrainian forces newly equipped with Western weapons had begun a significant attack south of the town of Orikhiv.
War and Armed Conflicts
Ukraine Trains Marines to Fight Russia in Frontline Conditions
A grueling obstacle course, a few miles from the fighting with Russia, is a final step in the initiation for Ukrainian marines.
Wagner Fighters Are Training Troops on the Border With Poland, Belarus Says
The Belarusian Defense Ministry said the country’s special operations units were jointly training with Wagner at a military range near the city of Brest.
A Commander Describes Ukraine’s Counteroffensive From the Front Lines
Troops with the 36th Marine Brigade have been the tip of the spear in Ukraine’s counteroffensive and have advanced about five miles into a bulge into Russian lines in southern Ukraine.
What NATO Said About Ukraine: Key Commitments
Ukraine’s president wanted firmer commitments about when his country could join, but NATO’s 31 members did make some new pledges to draw Kyiv closer to the alliance.
Omdurman, Sudan, Becomes Center of New Phase of War
Fierce fighting has erupted in the city of Omdurman, across the Nile from the capital, Khartoum, in a desperate battle to control supply routes.
Palestinians, Facing Political Stagnation, Despair After Israeli Raid
In the occupied West Bank, Palestinians say they feel betrayed by their leaders, forgotten by world powers and unable to protect themselves or their property from attacks by Israelis.
Switzerland and Austria Join Sky Shield Air Defense Initiative Amid Threats Raised by Russia-Ukraine War
The Sky Shield initiative is aimed at strengthening Europe’s air defenses to deal with threats highlighted by Russia’s assault on Ukraine.
Russian Missile Strike Kills 4 People in Lviv, Ukraine
The authorities said the ages of the victims ranged from 21 to 95 and warned that there could still be people trapped under the rubble.
Did Israel’s Military Incursion in the West Bank Solve Anything?
Israelis and Palestinians said the armed groups that were the targets of the military raid would quickly rebuild and the Israeli soldiers would be back soon.