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Apr 24

Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say

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Apr 19

Russian Ministry of defense confirmed Tu-22m3 crashed in Stavropol Krai, 3 crew members found safe, search and rescue operation for one more liveuamap.com/en/2024/19-april-russian-ministry-of-defense-confirmed-tu22m3-crashed

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Apr 24

Ukraine can threaten more high-value Russian targets with more ATACMS: US lawmakers cleared the way for Ukraine to receive additional MGM-140 Army Tactical ...

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Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles

The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.

The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.

The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.

Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.

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Apr 24

The US President signs the National Security law to provide assistance to Ukraine and Israel. Live Universal Awareness Map Liveuamap is a leading independent ...

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Apr 24

Russian deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribery: Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained for allegedly taking a bribe ...

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Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason

Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.

Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.

Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.

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Russian army loses 1,040 more soldiers in Ukraine over past day: Russia's total combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to April 25 ...

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Apr 24

U.S. Secretly Shipped New Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine: Ukrainian forces for the first time used a longer-range version of weapons known as ATACMS ...

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Here’s How U.S. Aid to Ukraine Might Help on the Battlefield: Weapons from the support package, considered “a lifeline” for Ukraine’s military ...

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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.

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Apr 24

Drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) attacked two oil depots in Russia's Smolensk Oblast overnight, destroying 26,000 cubic meters of fuel ... Show more kyivindependent.com/sources-sbu-drones-attack/

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Apr 24

Biden Signs Ukraine Aid Package, Says Weapons Shipments To Start In Coming Hours: U.S. President Joe Biden has signed a long-delayed military aid package hours ...

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Apr 24

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Russian governor claims Russians tricked into donating to Ukraine's military

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Apr 22

Europe—but Not NATO—Should Send Troops to Ukraine: To Halt Russia’s Advance, Kyiv Needs More Boots on the Ground

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Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar

Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.

The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.

The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.

Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.

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Ukraine thanks the US for billions in new military aid to help stop Russia's advance

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Apr 23

War update: Ukrainian forces repel 56 attacks on Tuesday: Ukraine's defense forces on Tuesday repelled 56 attacks from the Russian army in five sectors ...

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Apr 21

Having exhausted the other options, the House did the right thing on Ukraine: Having exhausted all the other options, the House finally did the right thing.

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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.

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Apr 24

Russian forces to change targets and intensify strikes in coming weeks – ISW: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has announced Russias intention to intensify ...

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Apr 23

Meta comms chief handed six year Russian prison sentence for 'justifying terrorism'

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Apr 24

A top Russian military official reportedly linked to Ukraine's Mariupol arrested for bribe-taking

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Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade

The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.

Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.

As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.

Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.

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Apr 19

NATO Secretary General comments on downing of Russian Tu-22: Ukraine has the right to self-defence

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Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.

He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.

Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.

These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.

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Apr 23

Russian aircraft drops Kh-59 missile on Belgorod Oblast: A Kh-59 missile has been discovered near the village of Krasnoe in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast.

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Apr 19

Ukrainian anti-aircraft units shot down a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber for the first time, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said on April 19 ... Show more kyivindependent.com/air-force-ukraine-downs-russian-tu-22m3-bomber-for-first-time/

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China provides berth for Russian ship believed to carry North Korean weapons – Reuters

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Apr 23

With New U.S. Aid, Ukraine Looks To Stabilize The Line, Seize The Initiative: The impending passage of $60 billion in U.S. aid for Ukraine could help the ...

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Ukraine's Defence Forces need to coordinate ATACMS strikes with ground operations – ISW

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Apr 20

The Free Russia Legion is one of three anti-Kremlin Russian militias fighting for Ukraine. Its deputy commander is a pony-tailed former fitness coach called ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/meet-russia-christian-soldier-who-wants-to-oust-putin/

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Apr 21

Russian army loses 950 more soldiers in Ukraine over past day: Russia's total combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to April 21 ...

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Apr 22

Ukraine war latest: Over 20,000 Russian troops trying to storm Chasiv Yar; Budanov says Ukraine to face 'difficult situation' from mid-May

kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-over-20-000-russian-troops-trying-to-storm-chasiv-yar-budanov-says-ukraine-to-face-difficult-situation-from-mid-may/

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Apr 24

Ukraine deploys US long-range missiles for first time: Kyiv has been calling for the long-range system following mounting Russian attacks in the south and east.

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Apr 21

Each day that Russia suffers losses brings peace closer – Zelenskyy: Following a conversation with Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr ...

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Apr 23

Zelenskyy suspects intimidation campaign by Russia after Kharkiv TV tower destroyed

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Quick Glance: Russian Attack Causes Destruction of TV Tower in Kharkiv

A television tower in Kharkiv was ripped in two by a Russian missile strike on Monday, described by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a deliberate attempt by Moscow to make the second largest city in Ukraine uninhabitable.

Impressive footage showed the main mast of the tower breaking off and collapsing in the city, which has been under missile and drone attacks for weeks.

Zelenskyy briefed US President Joe Biden about the airstrike that occurred shortly before their conversation.

The Service for State Special Communications reported partial damage to the tower's structure, resulting in a temporary loss of television signal. Efforts are underway to restore it, with residents advised to use cable, online TV, or radio if they lack a digital TV signal.

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Apr 21

Russian attacks in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast injure woman: A 47-year-old woman in the Nikopol district sustained mine-blast injuries and is currently being treated ...

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Apr 21

Agricultural terminal hit by Russian missile burning for three days in Odesa region

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Apr 14

Ukrainian air defense shot down 10 Shahed drones over Kharkiv region overnight. Live Universal Awareness Map Liveuamap is a leading independent global news and ...

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In Photos: Ukraine's Mariupol After 2 Years of Russian Occupation: Gallery |

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Italy to cooperate with UNESCO in rebuilding Odesa, cathedral damaged by Russian attacks

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Apr 21

Ukraine aid bill finally passes the House – what happens next?: After months of political wrangling in Congress, frustration in Kyiv and a deteriorating ...

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Apr 22

Russian media: German prosecutor's office opens preliminary investigation into Knauf

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Russians intensify attacks on Avdiivka and Bakhmut fronts – Ukraine's General Staff

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Apr 20

Source: Ukrainian drones strike Russian energy facilities overnight: Ukrainian special services, together with the military, orchestrated a large-scale drone ...

kyivindependent.com/source-ukraine-targeted-russias-energy-facilities-fueling-military-industrial-complex-at-night/

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Apr 20

Russia claims 2 killed in attack on Belgorod: A Ukrainian attack on Russia's Belgorod Oblast overnight on April 20 killed two people ...

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Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense

At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.

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Apr 21

Ukraine war latest: US House passes $61 billion in aid for Ukraine; Navy confirms Russian ship hit in Sevastopol

kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-us-house-passes-61-billion-in-aid-navy-confirms-russian-ship-hit-in-sevastopol/

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Apr 22

The GOP’s Pro-Russia Caucus Lost. Now Ukraine Has to Win.: Once U.S. money starts flowing again, the dynamics of the war will change.

theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/republican-ukraine-russia-aid/678150/

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Apr 23

Russian man gets 5 years labour for street interview about Ukraine war: A Russian man was sentenced to five years' forced labour on Monday (22 April) for ...

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Apr 18

The Baltic balancing act over the threat from Russia: Fears grow in the region that Putin could test Nato’s resolve with provocations or the ‘nightmare scenario’ ...

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Apr 13

Ukraine’s top commander says eastern frontline has ‘significantly worsened’: Outgunned forces struggle to halt multipronged and intensifying Russian offensive

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Apr 21

Russia attacks 4 communities in Sumy Oblast: Russian forces struck four communities in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast in seven separate attacks ...

kyivindependent.com/russia-attacks-4-communities-in-sumy-oblast-6/

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Apr 17

Russian army lost more than 456,000 soldiers in Ukraine: Russia's total combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to April 17, 2024 amount to about 456 ...

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Aerial alert in Kharkiv and Sumy region of Ukraine due to the threat of Shahed drones. Live Universal Awareness Map Liveuamap is a leading independent global ...

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Apr 23

Russia orders jail term for Meta spokesman in absentia on ‘terrorism’ charges: MOSCOW: A Russian military court on Monday sentenced in absentia Meta spokesman ...

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Apr 20

50 UAVs attack 8 Russian oblasts overnight: Aircraft-type UAVs attacked eight Russian oblasts on the night of 19-20 April.

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Apr 20

Rescue operations end in Dnipro with 3 killed, 24 injured after Russian missile attack

kyivindependent.com/rescue-operations-end-in-dnipro-with-3-killed-24-injured-after-russian-missile-attack/

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Apr 19

Ukraine strikes Russia with weapons of its own production – ISW: Ukraines strikes on Russian military infrastructure, oil refining and exports ...

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Apr 17

50K Russian Soldiers Confirmed Killed in Ukraine – Independent Tally: Over 50,000 Russian soldiers have been confirmed killed in Ukraine since the start of the ...

themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/50k-russian-soldiers-confirmed-killed-in-ukraine-independent-tally-a84867

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Apr 24

Russian man jailed for 10 years over railway sabotage, treason: Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, what were previously treated as ...

kyivindependent.com/russian-man-jailed-for-10-years-for-railway-sabotage-and-treason/

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Apr 20

Ukraine launches drone attacks targeting Russian energy infrastructure, Ukraine special services source says

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Ukrainians Destroyed About Half of Russia's Powerful Ka-52 Helicopter Fleet: The Russian Ka-52 “Alligator” helicopter is a formidable weapon capable of ...

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Apr 21

ISW: Russia likely to intensify offensives amid closing window of Ukrainian material constraints

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Apr 20

Russian and Ukrainian forces clashed 91 times today, with most of action on 3 fronts – Ukrainian General Staff report

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Russian Mad Max – Moscow Troops Install Giant Metal Enclosure to Fend Off Drones [VIDEO]

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Apr 21

Several of Kherson's districts suffer Russian bombardments : The Russian military opened fire on various residential districts in Kherson on the morning of 21 ...

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Two men killed in Kherson region due to Russian shelling: Two men were killed as a result of the Russian army's shelling of the Kakhovka district of the ...

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Apr 17

Estonian Foreign Ministry on Russian strike on Chernihiv: This wouldn't have happened if Ukraine had everything they asked to protect their skies

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Apr 23

Military: Russia attempts breakthrough to Chasiv Yar amid Ukrainian resistance in Donetsk Oblast - Euromaidan Press

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Apr 19

China is leading supplier for Russian military complex – Blinken: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has criticised China for supporting Russias defence ...

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Russian actress fined over posts calling for peace in Ukraine: Anastasia Ivleeva fell foul of a law that sanctions remarks discrediting the Russian military.

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Military: Russia suffers 85% of losses in the Eastern sector - Euromaidan Press: According to the spokesperson for the Khortytsia operational-strategic grouping ...

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Apr 18

Ukraine war latest: Russian missile launchers, radar stations destroyed in Crimea, Ukraine ups production of Bohdana howitzers

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Apr 20

Russian forces attack 5 communities in Sumy Oblast, injuring 4: Russian forces attacked five communities in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast ...

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‘Children of Ukraine’ Filmmaker Describes How ‘Wars Take Place on Many Different Levels’

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Apr 17

Sources: HUR confirms attack on Russian bomber factory in Tatarstan: A factory in Russia's Tatarstan producing bomber aircraft for the Russian military was ...

kyivindependent.com/sources-hur-confirms-attack-on-russian-bomber-factory-in-tatarstan/

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Apr 23

Russia attacks Kharkiv television infrastructure facility with Kh-59 missile: Russian troops struck a television infrastructure facility in Kharkiv with an Kh-59 ...

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Russian missile strike on Odesa: 2 children injured as number of casualties rises – photo

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Apr 24

ISW: Russia may shift to attacking Ukraine's transportation systems: "Russian forces may shift their target set to hit Ukrainian transportation ...

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Apr 24

US announces $1 billion package for Ukraine: The Defense Department announced a $1 billion package for Ukraine shortly after President Biden on Wednesday signed ...

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Apr 22

Russian Man Sentenced to Penal Labor for Street Interview With U.S.-Funded Radio Liberty

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Apr 20

UN rep condemns Russian attack on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast: The UN's humanitarian coordinator in Ukraine, Denise Brown, issued a statement condemning the ...

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