For today, links to four reports: from Reuters, the Kyiv Post, and the Kyiv Independent; others are accessible by clicking on their names below. (GAZA and VENEZUELA entries for this date are HERE and HERE.) — MCM

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Russian drone hits bus in Kharkiv region, injuring six, official says. From Reuters. KYIV — A Russian drone hit a bus in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region early today, injuring six construction workers, including one who was in a critical condition, the regional governor said. READ MORE . . .

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FROM AUG. 1  Fresh Russian advances in eastern Ukraine send locals fleeing, by Max Hunder | Reuters  POKROVSK, Ukraine — Pressing home their advantages in manpower and weapons, Russian forces have fought their way towards major towns and supply routes in pursuit of their goal of full control of Ukraine’s industrialized and mineral-rich Donbas. READ MORE . . .

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Russian forces reportedly preparing new assault on Vovchansk in Kharkiv Region. From Kyiv Post. The situation in the Kharkiv region remains critical as Russian forces continue their attempts to seize new territories. Ukraine’s Kharkiv operational-tactical group reported that Russian troops are focusing their efforts on the settlement of Vovchansk. READ MORE . . .

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Poland and Ukraine to form a military unit from Ukrainians in Europe. Will it be effective? by Dinara Khalilova | The Kyiv Independent  Kyiv and Warsaw have agreed to form and jointly train a new army brigade on Polish soil, betting the initiative could help recruit some of the scores of Ukrainian men living in Poland and other EU countries. The so-called . . . READ MORE . . .