For today, links to seven reports: from the Kyiv Post, the Kyiv Independent, the Associated Press, Agence France-Presse, Reuters, National Public Radio, and Tass; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (GAZA entry for this date is HERE.) — MCM
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Ukrainian armed forces sink Russian submarine, destroy four S-400 systems in Crimea, by Alisa Orlova | Kyiv Post Ukraine’s armed forces conducted a significant operation in the temporarily occupied Crimea early this morning, successfully targeting a Russian kilo-class submarine capable of deploying Kalibr cruise missiles and four S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems. According to . . . READ MORE . . . Click HERE for report from the Kyiv Independent.
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Russia reports Ukrainian drone barrage on its regions. Kyiv says it hit an airfield. From AP. Russian officials said today Ukrainian forces overnight targeted multiple Russian regions with a massive drone barrage. READ MORE . . . Click HERE for report from AFP.
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FROM AUG. 2 Russian troops inch forward in Ukraine’s east with waves of bombs and infantry, by Anastasiia Malenko and Max Hunder | Reuters KYIV / POKROVSK, Ukraine — Russian assaults are raising pressure on the strategic eastern logistics hub of Pokrovsk, Ukraine said on Friday, as waves of guided bombs and infantry lead to some of Moscow’s largest territorial gains since the spring. READ MORE . . .
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Russian troops are gaining ground in eastern Ukraine. Reported by Greg Myre and Scott Simon | NPR Russian forces are making small but steady gains in eastern Ukraine and seem to be targeting a key town. Ukraine is getting more Western weapons, but Russia still has more firepower and more troops. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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Russian forces hit two S-125 missile launchers, temporary base of foreign mercenaries. From Tass. MOSCOW — Russian forces hit two S-125 missile launchers and a temporary base of foreign mercenaries in the past day, the Defense Ministry said today in a broader statement. READ MORE . . .