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Ukraine war set to enter ‘new phase’ as Russian forces prepare for Kherson counter-offensive, MoD warns

The war in Ukraine is set to enter a new phase, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said, with Russian forces “almost certainly” preparing for a Ukrainian counter-offensive in the south.

Evening Standard

Russia-Ukraine war ‘about to enter new phase’ as Russian forces gather in the south, UK intelligence warns – as it happened

UK’s Ministry of Defence says troop build-up could be in anticipation of Ukrainian counter-offensive or for a new assault

The Guardian - UK

Russia Shows Off Its Mi-28 Helicopters Attacking Targets In Ukraine

The footage was obtained from the Russian Ministry of Defense on Wednesday, August 3.

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Channel migrant crossings hit highest daily total this year as 696 make treacherous journey

Crossings come more than three months after UK government announced Rwanda deporations in bid to deter journeys

The Independent UK

India raises Chinese vessel’s visit with President Wickremesinghe

Yuan Wang 5, a Chinese vessel involved in space and satellite tracking, will dock at Sri Lanka’s southern Hambantota Port from August 11 to 17

The Hindu

Putin’s troops moving south after ‘failing’ in Donbas region, says UK

The Ministry of Defence says Russia has failed to make “operational breakthrough” in the region

Evening Standard

Ukraine's 'ticking clock' to reclaim the city of Kherson before Russia can annex it

The battle for Kherson looms as a pivotal moment for both Ukraine and Russia, experts say, and Ukraine retaking the city would be a huge blow to Russia and an embarrassing setback for President Vladimir Putin.

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Zelensky accuses Russia of ‘war crime’ after air strike kills 50 Ukrainian prisoners

Around 50 prisoners are believed to have been killed and at least 75 wounded in the attack

Evening Standard

Wagner deployed like normal army units on Ukraine front line: UK

UK defence ministry says Russian private military firm allocated specific sectors of front line in eastern Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine says 10 grain ships ready to depart, awaiting UN go-ahead

Ukraine on Friday said ten ships loaded with grain were ready to leave its Black Sea ports awaiting confirmation that it is safe to do so from the UN and Turkey. Ukraine's military on Friday denied Russian claims it struck a prison in separatist-held territory, killing 40 Ukrainian prisoners of…

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UK says Russia's Wagner allocated responsibility for specific sectors of front line in Ukraine

Russian private military firm Wagner has likely been allocated responsibility for specific sectors of the front line in eastern Ukraine, possibly as Russia is facing a major shortage of combat infantry, Britain's Ministry of Defence said in an intelligence update on Friday.

Reuters

Colombo denies reports on Chinese ship

Reports say it will enter Hambantota in August; India says it is monitoring the ship’s progress ‘carefully’

The Hindu

Russian Attack Helicopters Allegedly Destroy Ukrainian Positions And Armored Vehicles

The images were obtained from the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) on the evening of Monday, July 25.

Zenger

Ministers warned against cutting size of British Army in light of Ukraine war

The Commons Defence Committee said Government policy assumptions on the size of the armed forces need to be reviewed.

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British Army too small to counter Russia and Vladimir Putin, warn defence chiefs

A Sunday People Freedom of Information request has revealed crucial combat units are thousands of personnel short and the Armed Forces are set to be cut to their smallest size for 200 years

Evening Standard

Two US citizens killed in Donbas as ‘heavy fighting’ continues in Kherson

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that additional Ukrainian strikes have caused further damage to the key Antonivsky Bridge

Manchester Evening News

'Woefully neglected' armed forces base had 'no hot water or heating' for soldiers returning from active service

A campaign has been launched to save Bury's Castle Armoury, which closed its doors last month

Evening Standard

Vladimir Putin’s troops have critical shortage of ground-attack missiles, says UK

The Ministry of Defence said the shortage has forced Vladimir Putin’s troops to use air defence missiles which are not as effective

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Bury Council to lobby Ministry of Defence for £2m to save historic Castle Armoury drill hall

Once a castle, the drill hall is 'an important part of the current identity history of Bury'

The Independent UK

Government still using P&O Ferries despite condemning firm over law-breaking sackings

The MoD said its use of P&O was a ‘last resort’

The Independent UK

Britain to send fresh weaponry to Ukraine to fend off Putin’s invasion

The Ministry of Defence said the weaponry will bolster Ukraine’s ability to defend against Russia’s ‘indiscriminate’ use of artillery.

Bangkok Post

Luxury not for the military

The budget spending shopping sprees of our men in khaki have never failed to shock taxpayers.

The Guardian - UK

UK armed forces introduce ban on use of sex workers abroad

Measure replaces patchwork of policies and, defence secretary says, reflects changing social attitudes

Daily Record

West Lothian chosen as new base to develop lasers that will shoot down drones

Raytheon Technologies will open the facility in Livingston, creating dozens of jobs

The Independent UK

Channel crossings exceed 15,000 for the year

Crossings continued on Monday for the 11th day in a row, with 330 people arriving in seven boats, Ministry of Defence figures show.

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