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Russia-Ukraine war as it happened: explosion derails Russian train; at least 34 injured after Pavlohrad attack

Freight train derailed in border region of Bryansk; children among those injured in attack that appeared to target ammunition depot

The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2023

Ukraine says it still holds parts of Bakhmut

Ukraine says its forces are waiting for better weather before launching a long-promised counteroffensive.

The New Daily · May 1, 2023

Ukraine says it still holds parts of Bakhmut, Russia reports progress

Ukraine said on Sunday its troops were holding onto parts of the eastern city of Bakhmut, focus of a prolonged Russian assault, while the head of a major pro-Moscow force said his men were making progress.

Reuters · Apr 30, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 430

As the war enters its 430th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2023

Russia's Wagner group could soon cease to exist, founder tells blogger

Russia's private Wagner militia, which is leading the assault on Bakhmut in Ukraine and has been active in Africa, could soon cease to exist, founder Yevgeny Prigozhin said in video remarks to a blogger that were released on Friday.

Reuters · Apr 28, 2023

Over two dozen killed as Russia strikes cities across Ukraine

Russia attacked cities across Ukraine early on Friday, killing at least 26 people, according to local officials. Ukraine said it downed 21 Russian missiles and two attack drones overnight. Meanwhile a deal on Ukrainian food exports transiting across EU countries has been reached. Read our live blog to see how…

France 24 · Apr 28, 2023

Russia steps up attacks across Ukraine, killing at least 19 people in missile strikes

Russia has attacked cities in a wide arc across Ukraine, extending from the capital Kyiv and through central and southern regions, with at least 19 people killed, according to media and officials.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2023

Ukraine recap: diplomatic manoeuvres intensify in advance of a possible spring offensive

A quick check of the Met office forecasts for Ukraine suggests that over the next week or so the weather is going to get steadily warmer. The rising mercury has fuelled speculation that Ukraine’s much discussed spring offensive is just around the corner, the only questions being when and where…

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2023

Sudan: questions about Wagner Group involvement as another African country falls prey to Russian mercenaries

After more than a week of intense fighting between Sudanese government troops and paramilitary forces in Khartoum, many western countries – including the US and UK – are evacuating their nationals from the strife-torn city.

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2023

Russian forces try to cut key supply routes in fighting around Bakhmut

Russian troops tried on Thursday to sever important supply routes into the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut and thereby put more pressure on defending forces, Ukrainian officers said.

Reuters · Apr 27, 2023