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Ukrainian forces advance in south, retake 12 settlements - army chief

Ukrainian forces have advanced seven km (4.3 miles) in two directions in the south and recaptured 12 new settlements in the last 24 hours, Ukrainian army chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi said on Thursday.

Reuters · Nov 10, 2022

Russian mobilisation to end in weeks while conscripts have 'very limited training'

A Western official has said that Russian conscripts have "very, very limited training" and are using "poor equipment" as Vladimir Putin's forces continue to suffer heavy losses in Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Oct 15, 2022

Ukraine offensive 'snowballs' as Kyiv 'recaptures 3,000 square km from Russian forces'

Ukraine's chief commander, General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, said on Sunday that the armed forces had regained control of more than 3,000 square km (1,158 square miles) since the start of this month. "There are 50km to go to the state border (with Russia)," he wrote on Telegram

Daily Mirror · Sep 11, 2022

Ukraine claims responsibility for Crimea attacks

Ukrainian army commander-in-chief says attacks on Russian airbases last month were carried out by missiles or rockets.

Al Jazeera · Sep 7, 2022

Ukraine's top general warns of Russian nuclear strike risk

In rare public comments Ukraine's military chief warned on Wednesday of the threat of Russia using nuclear weapons in Ukraine, which would create the risk of a "limited" nuclear conflict with other powers.

Reuters · Sep 7, 2022

Almost 9,000 Ukrainian military killed in war with Russia -armed forces chief

Nearly 9,000 Ukrainian military personnel have been killed in the war with Russia, the head of Ukraine's armed forces said on Monday.

Reuters · Aug 22, 2022

Russia accused of dropping phosphorus bombs on Snake Island after claiming retreat

Moscow’s stockpiles of more accurate weapons might be dwindling, UK Ministry of Defence claims

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2022

Russians Edge Closer to Taking Key Ukrainian City

Russian forces edged closer Thursday to taking a key Ukrainian city after days of intense fighting, tightening their slow squeeze on the eastern Donbas region as Washington warned the war could last months. The industrial hub of Severodonetsk has become a key target for Moscow, and the local governor said…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 2, 2022

Ukraine has 'crucial' need of multiple launch rocket systems, chief commander says

The chief commander of Ukraine's armed forces said on Thursday his country needed multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) to defend against Russian cruise missiles.

Reuters · May 5, 2022