2024-08-15 05:50:08
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Ukraine's Surprise Offensive in Kursk Puts Putin on the Defensive
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New York Times - World
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On Aug. 6, Ukrainian troops infiltrated Russia, capturing Gazprom facilities, Pyatyorochka supermarkets, and the towns of Sverdlikovo and Daryino. This audacious military offensive, planned in secrecy, surprised even Kyiv's closest allies, including the United States, pushing the limits of Western equipment use in Russian territory. For Russia, it was a shocking breach of the security state built by President Vladimir V. Putin, nearly as shocking as the mercenary Yevgeny V. Prigozhin's march on..
New York Times - World
Russia Moves Some Troops From Ukraine to Fight Incursion, Kyiv and U.S. Say
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Russia has withdrawn some troops from Ukraine, including units from Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro, to fight an incursion in the Kursk region, but is reluctant to draw from units in the Donetsk direction, as it would jeopardize gains from its summer offensive campaign. The Russian Army appears to have sent in reinforcements drawn mainly from less combat-ready units based in northern Russia. One of the goals of the Ukrainian offensive is to draw Russian forces away from the front lines in Ukraine to r..
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War against Ukraine ++ Russia declares state of emergency in Belgorod ++
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As of: August 14, 2024, 12:48 PM The governor of the Russian border region of Belgorod has declared a regional state of emergency. According to a senior U.S. government official, Ukraine's advance in the Kursk region is likely aimed at forcing Russia to redeploy troops. All developments in the live blog. Ukraine: Destroyed Russian SU-34 fighter jet in Kursk The Ukrainian armed forces say they have destroyed a Russian Su-34 fighter jet in the Russian Kursk Oblast overnight. "The work to eliminate..
The Guardian
Ukraine forces continuing to advance into Russian territory, says Zelenskiy
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Ukraine forces advancing into Russia, capturing settlements, shooting down jets, and taking 100 prisoners in Kursk. Drone strikes on airbases, with 117 downed. Ukrainian troops pulling down Russian flag, showing burnt-out Russian columns, and handing out aid in Sudzha. Civilians evacuated in Belgorod, with 5,000 children relocated, as governor declares state of emergency. Institute for the Study of War says incursion unlikely to shift war dynamics. Russia deploying irregular units like Russian..
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