First, links to reports from the Associated Press, Agence France-Presse, the Kyiv Independent, Tass, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their initials below. — MCM
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The latest Russian strike on Odesa leaves 1 dead, many injured and a cathedral badly damaged, by Hanna Arhirova and Elise Morton | AP ODESA, Ukraine — Russia struck the Ukrainian Black Sea city of Odesa again early today, local officials said, keeping up a barrage of attacks that has damaged critical port infrastructure in southern Ukraine in the past week. At least one person was killed and 22 others wounded in the attack. Regional Gov. Oleh Kiper said four children . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ukraine vows retaliation for deadly Odesa strikes. From AFP. Russia’s latest missile attack on Odesa left two dead today, wounded many and badly damaged a UNESCO-listed Orthodox cathedral, drawing a vow of retaliation from Ukraine’s leader. The strike on the port city, which Russia has pounded since quitting the Black Sea grain deal . . . READ MORE . . .
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Moscow claims attack that hit Odesa cathedral targeted sites where Ukraine was making ‘unmanned boats’ to be used against Russia. From the Kyiv Independent. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that in the latest missile attack on Odesa, one of the most damaging since the start of the full-scale war, its troops targeted “facilities where terrorist acts against Russia were being prepared,” Russian media reported today. The ministry claimed . . . READ MORE . . .
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Record amount of foreign equipment destroyed in one day of special military op — Putin. From Tass. ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — A record amount of foreign equipment was destroyed during the special military operation over the past 24 hours, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said during talks that according to his information more than 15 Leopard and more than 20 Bradley tanks were destroyed in one battle. READ MORE . . .
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A week after ending the grain deal, Russia is bombing Ukrainian ports carrying grain. Reported by Scott Simon and Michele Kelemen | NPR The United Nations says Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports pose a threat to the global food market. The U.S. is seeking to safeguard Ukrainian grain shipments. Click HERE to listen and read.
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Ravaged by Russian troops, Bucha rises from the ashes. Reported by Greg Myre | NPR One Ukrainian suburb was devastated at the start of Russia’s invasion. Now, it’ finding ways to rebuild and honor those killed. Click HERE later to read and listen. (Originally aired on “All Things Considered” last Friday.)
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The world is isolating Putin. Here’s what that could mean for the war. Scott Simon of NPR speaks wth Angela Stent of Georgetown University about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s growing isolation and what it might mean for Russia’s war in Ukraine. Click HERE to listen and read.
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