For now, links to reports from the Kyiv Post, Agence France-Presse, the Associated Press, Reuters, Tass, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. — MCM
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Mass evacuation ordered in Kharkiv region amid escalating Russian attacks. From the Kyiv Post. A mandatory evacuation has been ordered in 37 settlements in the Kupyansk district in north-eastern Ukraine due to an increase in Russian attacks in the region. Oleh Synegubov, the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, said this afternoon the evacuation could affect more than 11,000 civilians, including approximately 600 children. “The enemy has . . . READ MORE . . .
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Northeast Ukraine town urges evacuation in face of Russian advance. From AFP. Authorities in the northeastern Ukrainian town of Kupiansk urged vulnerable residents to leave the area today citing an uptick in Russian attacks on the settlement. The evacuation order came as Poland is planning to move up to 10,000 additional troops to the border with Belarus to support . . . READ MORE . . .
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Russia intercepts drones heading for Moscow for the second straight day. From AP. LONDON — Russian air defense systems today shot down two drones heading toward Moscow for the second straight day, officials said, with the attack disrupting flights at two international airports as Ukraine appeared to step up its assault on Russian soil. One drone was downed in the Kaluga region southwest of Moscow and another near a major Moscow ring road, according to . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ukraine’s navy announces Black Sea humanitarian corridor but says Russian threat remains. From Reuters. KYIV — Ukraine’s navy said a new temporary Black Sea “humanitarian corridor” had started working today and that the first ships were expected to use it within days. Oleh Chalyk, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian navy, said . . . READ MORE . . .
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Russia says ‘improved’ positions along front in Kharkiv region. From AFP. The Russian army said today it had improved its positions on the front line in northeastern Ukraine around Kupiansk, where Kyiv has reported increasing Russian attacks. “In the . . . READ MORE . . .
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Peaceful settlement possible if Kiev stops hostilities, terrorist attacks — diplomat. From Tass. MOSCOW — A peaceful settlement in Ukraine is possible only if Kiev stops hostilities and terrorist attacks, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said today. “On our behalf, we continue maintaining our principled stance that . . . READ MORE . . .
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We meet female soccer players in Ukraine who are training during wartime. Reported by Jenna McLaughlin | NPR Many of the players on one Ukrainian professional women’s soccer team have experienced hardships of war, but they’re still watching the Women’s World Cup and cheering on their favorite players. Click HERE to listen and read.
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