For now, links to reports from the Associated Press, Agence France-Presse, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their initials below. Then links to reports from three overtly partisan sources. — MCM
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‘Stock up on blankets’: Ukrainians brace for bleak winter, by John Leicester | AP KYIV — Rolling blackouts across Ukraine may continue through March, according to one of the country’s energy chiefs, as Ukrainians brace for a grim winter after weeks of relentless Russian strikes against its power grid. Sergey Kovalenko, CEO of private energy provider DTEK Yasno . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ukraine detains ‘traitor’ who released Kherson prisoners. From AFP Ukrainian investigators said today that a prison official in the recently liberated city of Kherson was suspected of committing treason for releasing inmates before the Russian army’s retreat on Nov. 11. Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) said that an official in charge of security at a local prison collaborated with the Russian . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ukraine says it needs help shooting down Russia’s missile attacks. Reported by Greg Myre and Tom Bowman | NPR Russia is hammering Ukraine with missile attacks, many aimed at electricity stations. Ukraine is shooting down many of these attacks but says it needs more help from the U.S. and NATO. Click HERE to listen and read.
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Aid to Ukraine is vital this winter as Russia keeps up its attack on infrastructure. Reported by Joanna Kakissis | NPR As Russia’s bombardment of Ukraine’s infrastructure continues, the Ukrainian government is set to receive more than $4 billion in aid from the U.S. to help keep basic services running. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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Update from Ukraine: Ruzzia lost almost half of their tanks in Ukraine, Bakhmut is a black hole. Reported by Denys Davydof | DenysDavydof24h Click HERE for video commentary from yesterday and HERE for other recent reports.
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In video: Russian crew won tank duel on Ukrainian front line. From South Front. Click HERE for that. Click HERE for other recent South Front reports.
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Day 272: Ukrainian Battle Map. From Ukraine News TV. Click HERE for Nov. 22 report and HERE for other recent reports.
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TO BE CONTINUED