For today, links to reports from Reuters, Agence France-Presse, Tass, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their below. — MCM
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Ukrainian troops dig in after ‘partial success’ in south, fighting rages in east, by Tom Balmforth | Reuters * Ukraine says its forces dig in on southern front * Kyiv reports heavy fighting in eastern Ukraine * Counteroffensive seen as crucial juncture in war | KYIV — Ukrainian forces are digging in and attacking on the southern front after having “partial success” in the last day, and are weathering a big Russian assault in the east, a senior defence official said today. Ukraine has reported . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ukraine offensive ‘slower than desired’, Zelenskiy says; Putin sees ‘lull’. From Reuters. * Don’t expect a ‘Hollywood movie’, Zelenskiy says * Kyiv says troops consolidating earlier gains * Putin says Kyiv realises it has ‘no chance’ | KYIV — President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was quoted today as saying progress in Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian forces was “slower than desired”, but that Kyiv would not be pressured into speeding it up. His adversary, Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Moscow had . . . READ MORE . . .
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U.S. to provide $1.3 bn in fresh economic aid to Ukraine. From AFP. Secretary of State Antony Blinken today announced $1.3 billion in fresh US economic assistance for Ukraine, and vowed that Russia would eventually pay financially for its invasion. “As Russia continues to destroy . . . READ MORE . . .
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Over 170 victims of Kiev troops found in makeshift graves in LPR over past week – official. From Tass. MOSCOW — More than 170 people, killed by Kiev troops, have been found in makeshift graves on the territory of the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR) over the past week, says the head of the Russian Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin. “Territorial investigative bodies continue an active effort to examine . . . READ MORE . . .
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How Ukraine created an ‘Army of Drones’ to take on Russia. Reported by Greg Myre | NPR The Ukrainians have employed drones creatively for both reconnaissance and attacks. The drones have nowhere near the firepower of fighter jets. Still, they have allowed Ukraine to surveil and harass Russian troops in ways that would otherwise . . . Click HERE to listen and read.