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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 900

As the war enters its 900th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2024

Putin says Ukraine will ‘receive a worthy response’ over Kursk incursion

Ukraine’s military commander says his forces control about 1,000sq km of the Russian territory.

Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2024

In Moscow, Volunteers Gather Aid As Thousands Flee Border

At an aid collection point in Moscow, a small group of volunteers sorted through a mountain of donations left for those fleeing fighting near the Ukrainian border.

International Business Times · Aug 12, 2024

Russia evacuates 121,000 people from Kursk region as Ukraine advances

Russia continued evacuating residents from the Kursk region near the border with Ukraine on Monday, with the regional governor saying some 121,000 people had already left.

France 24 · Aug 12, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Main fire at Russia-controlled nuclear plant in Ukraine extinguished

Moscow and Kyiv have accused each other of starting blaze at Zaporizhzhia plant; Russia evacuates parts of Belogrod. What we know on day 901

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2024

Fire at cooling tower of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Kyiv and Moscow traded blame on Sunday after a fire broke out at a cooling tower of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, under the control of Russian forces.

France 24 · Aug 11, 2024

'God Saved Me': Kursk Rout Sparks Panic, Bombs Along Ukraine Border

The roar of artillery fire was deafening as Tetyana conferred with neighbours in her small village, which hugs the Russian border, over whether they should hold tight or flee.

International Business Times · Aug 11, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskiy acknowledges Ukraine’s military operation in Russia for first time, deadly bombing hits Kyiv

Kursk governor orders officials to ‘speed up’ civilian exodus; Russian defence ministry claims Ukrainian advance halted. What we know on day 900

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2024

David Pratt: The Battle of Kursk 2.0 as Ukraine continues to pile pressure on Russia

FOR those who know their military history, the place name Kursk, in western Russia, will have an immediate resonance. It was there over 80 years ago…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2024

Putin tells 76,000 Russians to evacuate in the wake of Ukrainian advance as state of emergency called

Vladimir Putin has been forced to call in reserve troops to tackle what Moscow is calling a ‘counterterrorism operation’

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2024