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Ukraine lauds Western move on tanks, while Russia attacks

The West's move to send tanks to Ukraine was greeted enthusiastically from Kyiv, Berlin and Washington

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Russia increases shelling in regions outside Ukraine's Donbas - officials

Russia increased shelling of Ukraine's eastern regions outside the main front line in the Donbas industrial area, officials from the Zaporizhzhia and Sumy regions said on Saturday.

Reuters · Jan 22, 2023

Ukrainian civilians flee re-taken Kherson in wake of new Russian attacks

The city was recaptured by Ukraine last month but has come under a fresh wave of attacks in recent days

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2022

'Close call' in shelling near nuclear reactor on Ukraine's frontline

Ukraine narrowly escaped disaster during fighting at the weekend that rocked Europe's largest atomic power plant with a barrage of shells, some falling near reactors and damaging a radioactive waste storage building, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said.

Reuters · Nov 21, 2022

Here's a look at what has been happening as Russian forces withdraw from Kherson and why the city is so important for Moscow and Kyiv

The months-long Ukrainian offensive to recapture the city of Kherson, the only provincial capital that had been under Russian control since the early days of the invasion, leads to the retreat of Moscow's forces. Here's a look at what has been happening and why both sides want control of the…

ABC News · Nov 12, 2022

EXPLAINER: How important is a Russian retreat from Kherson?

Ukrainian officials say flags are appearing “en masse and all over the place” in the wake of Russia’s retreat from the southern region of Kherson

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022

EXPLAINER: What would retreat from Kherson mean for Russia?

Ukrainian forces pressing an offensive in the country's south have zeroed in on Kherson, a regional capital that was seized by Russia in the early days of the war

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2022

Explainer-'Kamikaze drones': what are the weapons Russia is using in Ukraine?

Russia launched dozens of "kamikaze" drones on Ukraine on Monday, hitting energy infrastructure and killing five people in the capital of Kyiv. Ukrainians have nicknamed them "mopeds" for the loud whirring noise their engines make as they fly overhead.

Reuters · Oct 18, 2022

U.S. condemns 'war crimes' after Russia drone attack hits Kyiv apartment block

The United States will hold Russia accountable for "war crimes", the White House said on Monday, hours after Russia attacked Ukrainian cities with drones during morning rush hour, killing at least four people in an apartment building in Kyiv.

Reuters · Oct 17, 2022

Residents urged to leave annexed region as Ukraine advances

Moscow-installed authorities in Ukraine’s occupied southern region of Kherson are urging local residents to evacuate to Russia

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022