For today, links to reports from the Associated Press, Reuters, Agence France-Presse, and the Kyiv Independent; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (GAZA entry for this date is HERE.) — MCM

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Russia launches barrage of 45 drones over Ukraine as Kyiv changes more military leaders. From AP. KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces launched 45 drones over Ukraine in a five-and-a-half-hour barrage Sunday, officials said, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continued the reshuffle of his war cabinet. In a statement, the Ukrainian air force said it had shot down 40 of the . . . READ MORE . . .

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Ukraine destroys 14 of 17 Russia-launched drones — Ukraine Air Force. From Reuters. Ukraine’s air defence systems destroyed 14 out of 17 drones that Russia launched overnight and one Kh-59 cruise missile, Ukraine’s Air Force said today. The Air Force said . . . READ MORE . . .

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Ukraine aid package clears key procedural vote in U.S. Senate. From AFP. A sweeping U.S. foreign aid package, including $60 billion for Ukraine, passed a key procedural vote Sunday, although opposition from right-wing Republicans may block it from becoming law. The lion’s share of the $95 billion package would help pro-Western Ukraine restock depleted ammunition supplies, weapons and . . . READ MORE . . .

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Zelensky appoints 4 new high-level military commanders. From the Kyiv Independent. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced four high-level military appointments on Sunday, including the commanders of the Ground Forces, Territorial Defense Forces, the Combined Forces, and the Airborne Assault Forces. READ MORE . . .