Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 902 As the war enters its 902nd day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Russian airfields hit with wave of Ukrainian strikes Ukraine promises humanitarian corridors and access for international aid to Kursk; two medics die in Russian attack in Kharkiv region. What we know on day 904 The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2024
Taliban celebrates three years of return to power in Afghanistan Afghanistan’s rulers celebrate the anniversary of their return to power amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. Al Jazeera · Aug 14, 2024
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Russian Family Who Fled Border Attack Recall Panic And Chaos Marina and her family were used to hearing the distant boom of explosions from their village in Russia's Kursk region, just a few kilometres from the Ukrainian border. International Business Times · Aug 14, 2024
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian offensive advancing as Belgorod declares emergency Ukrainian leader says 100 Russian soldiers captured since surprise incursion began, as Russia denies strategic impact. Al Jazeera · Aug 14, 2024
Deflection and downplaying: Putin’s response to Kursk invasion off to a shaky start The longer the incursion lasts, the harder it is for Russia’s president to brush it off as a hiccup in a successful war The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2024
Ukraine plans ‘buffer zone’ inside Russia’s Kursk region, says Kyiv colonel On the ground in Sumy Askold Krushelnycky hears Kyiv’s objectives for the incursion and how the success of the surprise operation has given forces ‘a new swagger’ The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024
Ukrainian special operations abroad are part of its broader war effort against Russia Mali recently severed relations with Ukraine as Ukrainian-backed Tuareg rebels killed at least 84 Russian soldiers in a well-executed ambush. The Conversation · Aug 14, 2024
Ukrainian Troops Launch Major Incursion Into Russian Territory Ukrainian forces launch significant incursion into Kursk region, seizing territory and challenging Russian defenses. Top News · Aug 14, 2024
Revealed: Ukraine’s plan to force Putin to retreat in shame Exclusive: Ukraine’s top adviser to president Volodymyr Zelensky tells Tom Watling that Western partners knew about their incursion into the Russian Kursk region and details why Moscow must be bullied into a peace negotiation The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024
What we know about Ukraine's surprise push into Russian territory For more than a week, Ukrainian troops have pushed into into the Kursk region of Russia, just north of their border, in the most extensive incursion by Kyiv’s forces in the 2½-year-old war The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024
Poland indicts man with spying for Russia after freeing him in swap and investigates coconspirators Polish prosecutors say they have formally indicted a Russian-Spanish man of espionage The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024
Zelensky says Kyiv is advancing further into Kursk after huge drone and missile attack Ukraine launched 117 drones and four missiles over the border into Russia on Wednesday, Moscow claimed The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024
France 24 · Aug 14, 2024 Germany issues arrest warrant for Ukrainian suspect over Nord Stream sabotage In the two years since mysterious explosions hit the Nord Stream gas pipelines, both Ukraine and Russia have denied any involvement in the attacks. German authorities on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian suspect over the 2022 sabotage.
Top News · Aug 14, 2024 Ukrainian Forces Advance In Major Incursion Into Russia Ukrainian forces advance into Russia's Kursk region, capturing soldiers and assets, causing regional emergency.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2024 Ukraine forces continuing to advance into Russian territory, says Zelenskiy Kyiv says it has also launched a major drone attack on four Russian airbases and shot down an enemy jet
Top News · Aug 14, 2024 Ukrainian Suspect Wanted For Nord Stream Pipeline Explosions German authorities issue international arrest warrant for Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream pipeline explosions, leading to political tensions in Europe.
The Conversation · Aug 14, 2024 Ukraine’s cross-border incursion challenges Moscow’s war narrative – but will it shift Russian opinion? On Aug. 6, 2024, Ukrainian soldiers crossed the border into Kursk province, marking the first invasion of foreign troops into Russian territory since World War II. In the days since, Russian television viewers and social media users have been confronted with images of burned-out houses and captured Russian soldiers.
Latin Times · Aug 14, 2024 Ukraine Claims New Advances In Russia, Belgorod Declares Emergency Ukraine on Wednesday pressed its surprise offensive in Russian territory and bombarded the neighbouring border region of Belgorod, where the governor has declared a state of emergency.
International Business Times · Aug 14, 2024 Israel Pounds Gaza Ahead Of Ceasefire Talks Israeli air strikes targeted Gaza on Wednesday ahead of ceasefire talks that the United States hopes will stop Iran striking Israel in retaliation for the killing of a Hamas leader.
Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2024 Ukraine's incursion into Russia: President Zelensky's risky move will be taught across the world Commentary: Ukraine’s seizure of territory in Russia’s Kursk oblast is its riskiest move in the war
Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2024 OPINION - The Standard View: What if punctuality rose in line with rail fares? Every monthly inflation figure matters, but today’s will be of particular interest to rail passengers. Traditionally, July’s inflation number has been used to determine fare rises. Given a figure of 3.6 per cent, the traditional formula of RPI plus one per cent would equate to a 4.6 per cent increase.
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024 A second Russian border region declares an emergency as Ukrainian forces press their incursion Russia’s Belgorod border region has declared an emergency under heavy shelling by Ukrainian forces that are pressing a major cross-border incursion into the adjacent Kursk region for a second week
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024 Germany reportedly issues 1st arrest warrant related to 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts German prosecutors have issued a first arrest warrant in their investigation into the undersea explosions in 2022 that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany, according to a media report