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Ukrainian Forces Push Into Russia's Kursk Region

Summary of recent events in Ukraine: missile strike, Ukrainian forces advance into Kursk, bridge destruction, and detention of Russian troops.

Ukraine Says 'Strengthening' Positions In Russia

International Business Times · Aug 17, 2024

Missile sparks blaze in Ukraine as Kyiv's troops push into Russia's Kursk region

A Russian missile strike has sparked a blaze in the Ukrainian city of Sumy Saturday, while Ukrainian forces continue to push into Russia’s border region of Kursk

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2024

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Ukraine’s extraordinary incursion into Kursk has changed the narrative of the war – but is a high-risk strategy

After months of being pushed steadily back – short of troops and ammunition – Kyiv’s offensive to occupy a chunk of Russian territory took the Kremlin by surprise. The move has a clear political logic but is fraught with military danger

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2024

Ukraine says 'strengthening' positions in Russia's Kursk region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday his forces were "strengthening" their positions in Russia's Kursk region, where Kyiv has been mounting a major ground offensive. His comments come a day after Russian officials accused Ukraine of using Western rockets to destroy a strategically important bridge over the Seym river in…

France 24 · Aug 17, 2024

Ukraine destroys key Russian bridge 'using American weapons' as Kursk incursion continues

Russia's foreign ministry claims Ukraine used Western rockets to destroy a bridge over the Seym river in the Kursk region

Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2024

Russian Forces Rapidly Approaching Key Military Hub In Ukraine

Russian forces advance towards Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, threatening Ukrainian defenses and strategic supply routes. Ongoing conflict raises concerns fo...

Russia-Ukraine war: key bridges destroyed in Kursk as Ukraine ‘leaves trail of destruction’ – as it happened

AP reporters in Kursk describe the scene; Russia’s foreign ministry says Ukraine likely used US-made rockets to destroy a bridge

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2024

The Kursk attack has humiliated Putin – and changed the narrative over how the war is fought

This is the first time Russian territory has been occupied since the second world war. It disproves the notion Kyiv should cede territory to achieve peace, says Orysia Lutsevych of Chatham House

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 904

As the war enters its 904th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Russian troops advancing ‘at fast pace’ on key eastern city of Pokrovsk

Authorities urge civilians to flee as Russians advance on city whose capture would compromise Ukraine’s defensive abilities. What we know on day 906

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2024

FBI raids US home of Russian-born analyst who advised Trump in 2016

Dimitri Simes, whose name appeared prominently in Mueller report, ‘puzzled and concerned’ by raid in Virginia

The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2024

Ukrainian Forces Advance Into Russian Territory, Capturing Strategic Town

Ukrainian forces cross into Russia, seize Sudzha, face resistance, evacuate civilians, capture troops. Uncertain outcome of Kursk operation in ongoing conf...

Expert Challenges Russia's Claim Of AI Superiority

Debate surrounds Russia's claim of AI lead, with skepticism due to differing approaches and focus on psychological warfare.

Ukrainian forces left a path of destruction on their march to the Russian town of Sudzha

A trail of destruction lies in the path that Ukrainian forces carved on their risky incursion into Russia

Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2024

Russia says it eliminated Ukrainian unit, as Kyiv claims advances in Kursk

Ukrainian official says incursion into Russian territory aims to push Moscow to enter ‘fair negotiation process’.

France 24 · Aug 16, 2024

Ukraine’s Russia incursion gamble leaves enemy in shock, allies guessing

With its daring incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, Ukraine has attempted to reshuffle the cards in the conflict after months of paralysis in its eastern Donbas region. It exposed Russian military weaknesses and could strengthen Ukraine’s position at the negotiating table.

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war spills into west Africa: Mali attacks signal dangerous times ahead

Russia suffered significant blows to its reputation in mid-2024. An attack on its territory by Ukraine came as a surprise. In west Africa, the Wagner mercenary group, supported by Russia, suffered one of its heaviest fatalities in Mali.

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The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024

Disarray in Putin’s military command exposed by Ukraine’s attack in Russia, says Zelensky’s chief adviser

Exclusive: Mykhailo Podolyak tells The Independent that the cross-border assault into the Kursk region shows that Putin has ‘very little control’ over the border

TechRadar · Aug 16, 2024

How to unblock Signal with a VPN

Signal is facing fresh bans in Russia and Venezuela – so, with that in mind, is it possible to unblock the app? Here's what you need to know.

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2024

Russian state TV makes rare admission over Ukraine war

Film director Karen Shakhnazarov made several candid statements while discussing Ukraine’s advance into Kursk

France 24 · Aug 16, 2024

What’s the final score? An overview of Russian disinformation about the 2024 Olympics

Our team has identified at least 38 fake news stories about the 2024 Paris Olympic Games that circulated online since the start of the year, most of them thought to have been manufactured by Russia – from made-up terrorist threats to fictional attacks on athletes to fake media reports. Even…

International Business Times · Aug 16, 2024

Ukraine Says Incursion Aimed At 'Fair' Talks With Russia

Ukraine said Friday its incursion into Russian territory was aimed at forcing Russia to negotiate on "fair" terms, as Moscow's troops announced new gains in eastern Ukraine.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024

Ukraine links Kursk incursion to ‘fair talks’ as Russia closes in on key city

Comments by Zelenskiy aide come as officials in strategic Pokrovsk say Moscow’s forces are ‘advancing at a fast pace’

Latin Times · Aug 16, 2024

Ukraine, Russia Both Claim Advances In Kursk Region

Ukraine said it now controlled dozens of settlements and Sudzha, a town eight kilometres (five miles) from the border.

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