Russia redeploys elite airborne troops to Zaporizhzhia as fighting intensifies, says UK defence chiefs The MOD has assessed that Russian redeployment could leave gaps in defences on Dnipro river Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 534 of the invasion Air defence foils strike on Kyiv; Russia claims to have downed Ukrainian drone over Moscow after airport temporarily closed The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Russian troops launch five missile strikes, killing one person – as it happened One missile strike was destroyed but probability of airstrikes remains high, says general staff of Ukraine’s armed forces The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2023
Russian occupiers rule Ukraine’s nuclear plant through force, fear: Sources Ukrainian insiders talk to Al Jazeera about life at Zaporizhzhia, which was taken over days after the invasion. Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2023
‘Like playing a computer game’: on the frontline with one of Ukraine’s deadliest drone pilots Olexsandr worked in IT for a logistics company when Putin invaded and now he blows up Russian tanks. But he has nothing but scorn for the way profiteers are hampering his own side’s war effort The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023
Russia ‘systematically’ forcing Ukrainians to accept citizenship, US report finds Ukrainians in occupied territories who refuse Russian passports face threats, intimidation and possible detention or deportation, Yale study says The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2023
Ukrainian counteroffensive’s slow going offers reality check but could yet pay off Hopes of a rapid breakthrough proved over-optimistic in the face of entrenched defences but Russian forces are suffering major damage The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2023
The Cossacks' traditions live on near the front lines in Ukraine Zaporizhzhian Cossacks are warriors who have been revered for centuries in Ukraine. A family is maintaining the Cossack traditions by training people with swords, maces and their bare hands. WEKU · Aug 1, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war – live: Ukrainian soldiers observed ‘using North Korean rockets captured from Russians’ Ukraine says North Korean weapons were seized by a ‘friendly’ country The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war – live: Putin admits Kyiv’s attacks have intensified ‘significantly’ It comes as think tank says Ukrainian forces ‘have broken through’ defences in Zaporizhzhia region The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: ex-US Marine freed in prisoner swap injured fighting in Ukraine; UN rejects Moscow claim on prison massacre – as it happened Trevor Reed has been taken to Germany for treatment; UN human rights chief rejects claims a US-supplied HIMARS missile from Ukraine was responsible The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2023
🔴 Live: US announces additional $400 million security aid package for Ukraine The United States will provide up to $400 million in additional security assistance for Ukraine, the Pentagon announced on Tuesday. The new aid will include Hornet drones – being sent to Ukraine for the first time – as well as air defence munitions, armoured vehicles, and anti-armour weapons. Read our… France 24 · Jul 25, 2023
Russia repels Ukraine drone attack on Crimea, says Kremlin Russia thwarted a Ukrainian drone attack near Sebastopol, a crucial port in Russian-annexed Crimea, Russia's defence ministry said Sunday morning. Moscow's air defence forces and Black Sea fleet reportedly took out a total of nine drones throughout the assault, which the ministry said caused no damage or casualties. Also, President… France 24 · Jul 16, 2023
A Russian general says he was fired for pointing out challenges his troops are facing Maj. Gen. Ivan Popov said Russia's military leadership was angered by his frank talk about challenges faced by his forces, particularly the shortage of equipment that resulted in Russian casualties. WEKU · Jul 14, 2023
The Conversation · Jul 12, 2023 The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is a 'dirty bomb' waiting to happen – a nuclear expert explains After the explosion at the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine last month, many Ukrainians feared the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant could be next.
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 Ukrainian minister says he fears Russia has "no red lines" to prevent attacks on nuclear plant Ukraine's Energy Minister says the catastrophic collapse of a dam in southern Ukraine has made Kyiv worried that Russia might stage an attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to foment panic and quell Ukrainian advances on the frontline
France 24 · Jul 10, 2023 Zelensky says NATO must confirm Ukraine a de facto member at Vilnius summit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that the majority of NATO members stood with his country and summit in Vilnius must confirm Ukraine as a de facto member of the military alliance. Kyiv on Monday also said that Ukrainian troops had captured key heights around the eastern city of Bakhmut…
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023 New satellite images show mystery ‘white objects’ on roof of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant Images shared after Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Russia had planted explosives at the plant
The Conversation · Jul 7, 2023 Kakhovka Dam breach in Ukraine caused economic, agricultural and ecological devastation that will last for years When an explosion breached the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine on June 6, 2023, much analysis focused on near-term impacts, including the flooding of the city of Kherson, threats to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and consequences for Ukrainian military forces’ expected spring offensive against Russian troops.
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023 UN nuclear agency pushes for access to Zaporizhzhia plant roof after reports of Russian explosives The head of the UN nuclear agency, the IAEA, says he’s pushing for access to the roof of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, following reports from Ukrainian officials that the Russians planted explosives there
Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2023 UN wants more access to Ukraine nuclear plant amid sabotage warnings International Atomic Energy Agency seeks access to rooftop of Zaporizhzhia reactors to check for presence of explosives.
Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2023 Ukraine nuclear tensions spike with US radiation detector ready Concerns intensified that a Russian-occupied nuclear reactor in southern Ukraine could be the target of fresh attacks as Kyiv and Moscow traded barbs over the potential of a radiological incident.
WEKU · Jul 5, 2023 Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns of possible Russian sabotage at nuclear plant Zelenskyy made the alarming claim in his nightly video address, adding that he believes the Russians may soon damage the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and blame Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023 Zelensky says Russia has planted explosives on Ukraine nuclear plant Evacuation warning issued as Kremlin warns of ‘catastrophic’ consequences if there is sabotage in Zaporizhzhia
The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 497 of the invasion Russian strikes target military funeral in Kharkiv; Ukraine accuses Russia of planning ‘provocation’ at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant