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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 897

As the war enters its 897th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2024

Ukraine’s foray into Russia’s border region embarrasses Putin. How will it affect the course of war?

A swift Ukrainian incursion into Russia’s Kursk region marks the largest such cross-border raid by Kyiv’s forces in the nearly 2½-year war, exposing Russia’s vulnerabilities and dealing a painful blow to the Kremlin

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Russian missile hits Kostiantynivka shopping centre, killing at least 14

Emergency workers search rubble for survivors; Moscow deploys extra forces to Kursk as Ukrainians ambush Russian convoy. What we know on day 899

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2024

US announces $125 million military aid package for Ukraine

The U.S. is sending Ukraine an additional $125 million in weapons to assist in its military operations against Russia, including much-needed air defense capabilities, radars to detect and counter enemy artillery and anti-tank weapons

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

Wagner Group setback in Mali challenges Moscow’s strategy in Africa and the region’s faith in Russian mercenaries

While Russia’s army is bogged down in Ukraine, its mercenaries are faring no better in Africa.

The Conversation · Aug 9, 2024

Ukraine’s surprise attack on Russian soil leaves Putin humiliated

Russian forces struggle to deal with assault across border and deep into the Kursk region – which military experts have described as the most significant such incursion since the Second World War

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

Russian attack on Ukrainian supermarket kills 14, officials say

Zelenskyy says Russia will be ‘held accountable for this terror’ as Ukrainian troops push on with Kursk assault.

Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2024

Russian Economic Growth Dips In Second Quarter As Inflation Rises

The pace of Russia's economic growth slowed in the second quarter of 2024, official data showed Friday, amid concerns over stubborn inflation and warnings of "overheating".

International Business Times · Aug 9, 2024

What Ukraine’s assault on Russia could mean for EU gas supplies

Assault on key gas hub Sudzha highlights Europe’s continued reliance on Russian energy.

Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2024

Incursion into Russia’s Kursk region: A risky gamble for Ukraine?

Russia on Friday raised the emergency level in the Kursk region to “federal” as Ukraine pressed on with a major cross-border incursion. Launched on Tuesday, Kyiv’s offensive is the most significant attack on enemy soil since the Ukraine war started in 2022 and could prove to be either very profitable…

France 24 · Aug 9, 2024