Polish PM Demands Apology Over Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage Polish PM denies involvement in Nord Stream pipeline sabotage; Ukraine blamed for attacks impacting Europe's energy crisis. Top News · Aug 18, 2024
'Unpopular' Ukrainian Ex-cons Battle Back From Russian-held Jails Yulia's husband was different from most Ukrainians captured by the Russian army, usually prisoners of war whose fate moved crowds. International Business Times · Aug 18, 2024
🔴 Live: Zelensky says Ukraine's offensive in Russia's Kursk region aims to create a buffer zone The incursion by Ukrainian forces into Russia’s Kursk region is aimed at “creating a buffer zone on the aggressor’s territory“ to prevent further attacks by Moscow across the border, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday. Ukrainian forces struck another bridge over the Seym river in the Kursk region, the… France 24 · Aug 18, 2024
Zelenskiy’s gamble: success of shock Russia offensive hangs in the balance The Ukrainian leader’s hope that incursion into Kursk would force Moscow to redeploy troops and ease pressure on eastern front was a risky move – and the outcome is far from clear The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskiy says forces are ‘strengthening’ positions in Kursk Army chief says troops continue to advance in southern Russian region and have taken more Russian servicemen as prisoners. What we know on day 907 The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2024
Safety Concerns Rise At Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant IAEA raises concerns about safety at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant after drone strike. Escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine pose nuclear safet... Top News · Aug 17, 2024
Russia’s Kadyrov equips Tesla Cybertruck with machine gun for war (and congratulates Musk for the car) The Chechen leader called Musk the ‘strongest genius of modern times’ The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2024
Polish leader urges Nord Stream patrons to 'keep quiet' as pipeline mystery returns to spotlight Poland's prime minister has reacted to reports that revived speculation about who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines in 2022 The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2024
Ukraine destroys key bridge as troops leave ‘trail of destruction’ in Russia incursion Kyiv destroys key bridge on Seym river in bid to protect gains inside Russia The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2024
Ukraine's Surprise Incursion Into Russian Territory Stuns Moscow Ukraine's successful covert operation in Kursk region surprises Russia, leading to territorial gains and negotiation leverage. Top News · Aug 17, 2024
Ukraine dismisses Russian claims of dirty bomb as 'insane propaganda' Russia has claimed Ukraine is planning to attack the Kursk nuclear plant Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2024
Ukraine’s invasion has exposed Putin’s messianic vision of Russia as a mirage The president hoped for a speedy victory; instead, there are foreign tanks on Russian soil for the first time since the Nazis The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2024
Russia opens criminal probe into Italian journalists who entered Kursk Russia opened a criminal probe on Saturday into two Italian journalists who reported on Ukraine's offensive in the Kursk region, accusing them of crossing the border illegally. Radio France Internationale · Aug 17, 2024
Russia says Ukraine used Western weapons to destroy bridge in Kursk Moscow says destruction of bridge in western Russia will hinder the evacuation of civilians amid Ukrainian incursion. Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2024
Top News · Aug 17, 2024 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.
International Business Times · Aug 17, 2024 Ukraine Says 'Strengthening' Positions In Russia 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 for more than 11 days.
The Independent UK · 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 Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2024 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
France 24 · 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…
Evening Standard · 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
Top News · 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...
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2024 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
Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 904 As the war enters its 904th day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - AU · 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