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Ukraine blows up fuel tankers in occupied Donetsk, destroying key rail link

Video has emerged of an inferno on a key train link in Russian-occupied Donetsk after heavy shelling by Ukraine. Kyiv’s forces have launched pinpoint strikes on fuel tankers in the eastern industrial city captured by Vladimir Putin’s forces one year ago. Disrupting transportation networks – – has been a primary tactic in diminishing the threat…

Putin’s Russia left reeling as Ukraine ‘strikes air defence system’ in Crimea

Ukraine may have dealt another blow to  army as it reportedly struck part of the Russian air defence system located in . The Ukrainian Center for Strategic Communications said in a statement shared on social media: “The armed forces successfully hit a strategic object of the air defence system on the western coast of occupied…

For this Ukrainian veteran, why Russians fight is still a puzzle

Perseverance Europe For this Ukrainian veteran, why Russians fight is still a puzzle | View caption Hide caption Resilience or stubbornness? In the yearslong conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and in the last 18 months of war, it’s a matter of perspective. We talk to a veteran Ukrainian artillery commander during a brief break from…

Ukraine making ‘notable progress’ in counteroffensive against Russia

Ukrainian soldiers have made “notable progress” in their counteroffensive against Russia over that last 72 hours. That is according to a leading US security official who says troops have broken through Russia’s first line of defence. Speaking in Washington, White House security council spokesman John Kirby said the US had “noted over the last 72…

Cluster bombs: Putin warns retaliation for US-armed Ukraine

First Look Cluster bombs: Putin warns retaliation for US-armed Ukraine After the United States delivered cluster bombs to support Ukraine’s counteroffensive, Russian President Vladimir Putin, amid intensifying fighting, threatened retaliation if Ukraine uses them. The bombs have been condemned for their threat to civilians. | View caption Hide caption | Russian President Vladimir Putin said in…