Zelenskyy says war has ‘returned’ to Russia in independence day address Ukraine’s president pledges ‘retribution’ and calls Russian President Vladimir Putin a ‘sick old man from Red Square’. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2024
Moscow, Kyiv swap 230 prisoners of war on Ukraine’s Independence Day Russia and Ukraine on Saturday announced that they had exchanged 115 prisoners of war each, just over two weeks after Kyiv launched a surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk region. The prisoner exchange came on Ukraine's Independence Day, hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a video address, said Russia wanted to… France 24 · Aug 24, 2024
On Ukraine’s third independence day at war, what does the future hold for its people? Our panel’s verdict The Kursk offensive and Putin’s hubris give the country hope. But Ukrainians are under no illusion that peace will come soon, say Nataliya Gumenyuk and others The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2024
Which countries’ weapons is Ukraine using in Russia incursion? Reports say several NATO countries, including UK and Germany, have allowed Ukraine to use their weapons in Kursk. Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Fierce fighting on Pokrovsk front as Russia claims gains New US military aid on its way including Himars and Javelins; fuel ferry sinks in Russian port after Ukrainian strike. What we know on day 912 The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2024
Putin Accuses Ukraine Of Trying To Attack Kursk Nuclear Plant Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday accused Ukraine of trying to attack the Kursk nuclear power station, some 50 kilometres (30 miles) from where Kyiv's forces are mounting a major cross-border offensive. International Business Times · Aug 22, 2024
OPINION - These are the three sets of questions that will likely determine the fate of Ukraine by the end of year Since August 6, the war in Ukraine has become a tale of two major offensives. Ukrainian forces have invaded Russia, grabbing more than 1,000 square kilometres of Kursk Oblast, which they are now defending fiercely. At the same time, in the Donbas in eastern Ukraine, Russian forces are moving on… Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2024
Ukraine strikes airfield near Volgograd as Russia presses forward in Donetsk Marinovka airbase becomes latest target of Kyiv’s ambitious long-range drone campaign The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2024
Kremlin Downplays Ukraine Invasion Into Kursk Region Kremlin downplays Ukraine's invasion into Kursk as Zelenskyy creates buffer zone against Russian attacks. Analysis on war strategies and concerns over Russ... Top News · Aug 22, 2024
Russian military airbase left ablaze after Ukrainian drone strike Footage showed thick black smoke billowing above the Volgograd airfield after the strike on Thursday The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024
Russia opens criminal case against British journalist for reporting on Ukraine’s attack across border Russia claims CNN journalist Nick Paton Walsh illegally entered Russia to document Kursk incursion The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Visits Border Area Near Kursk Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's visit near the border underscores commitment to security and sovereignty amidst heightened tensions with Russia. Top News · Aug 22, 2024
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visits Sumy border area near Kursk incursion zone President tours northeastern region in first visit to border area since Ukrainian forces entered Russian territory. Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2024
In Russia, solidarity and apathy as war with Ukraine escalates Volunteers rally for people displaced by Ukraine’s incursion, but in Moscow, some brush off Kyiv’s drone assault. Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2024
Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2024 Russia faces manpower woes after failing to stop Ukraine’s Kursk incursion Ukraine has seized more Russian territory in two weeks than Russia has seized in Ukraine all year.
Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2024 US warns Ukraine of major Russian missile and drone threat ahead of Independence Day Saturday’s anniversary of split from Soviet Union comes as Ukraine bids to broaden the war with an offensive inside the Russian region of Kursk
Top News · Aug 22, 2024 Ukraine Struggles With Inexperienced Recruits In Battle Against Russia Ukrainian soldiers face challenges in Kursk region incursion due to inexperienced recruits and Russian superiority. Efforts to train and equip new fighters...
France 24 · Aug 22, 2024 Zelensky visits border near Kursk as Russia batters east Ukraine front Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday visited the Sumy region close to the Russian frontier, near where Ukrainian forces launched their cross-border Kursk offensive. The Ukrainian leader said that Russian soldiers captured during the incursion would help build an “exchange fund” to swap for Ukrainian prisoners. Meanwhile, Russia kept on…
The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Long-range strikes a must against Russian aggression, says EU’s Borrell EU’s top diplomat says long-range weapons would boost Ukrainian self defence; Scholz says Kursk operation was secretive by necessity. What we know on day 911
France 24 · Aug 21, 2024 Humanity, not sympathy: How Ukraine treats Russian POWs in its 'exchange fund' Ukraine’s surprise attack on the Kursk region in Russia has allowed the country’s forces to take hundreds of enemy prisoners, who Kyiv hopes to exchange for Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) held in Russia. Our special correspondent was able to speak with several of these Russian POWs in the prison…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2024 Counter punch: inside the 23 August Guardian Weekly Can Ukraine’s gamble in Kursk pay off? Plus: Kamala Harris’s flying start
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024 Zelensky needles Putin with largest drone attack aimed at Moscow The attack comes as Ukrainian forces continue to push into Russia’s western Kursk region
The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2024 Ukraine launches Moscow drone attack as Kursk offensive continues Mayor describes ‘one of the largest attempts to attack Moscow’ as Russia says it destroyed 45 drones
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024 What is happening in Ukraine’s east frontline as Putin’s forces advance? Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky admits the situation in the eastern region of the frontline has become ‘difficult’ while Kyiv’s forces have been fighting inside of Russia
The Conversation · Aug 21, 2024 Kursk was the site of a massive WWII tank battle – now it’s at the heart of Ukraine’s counterattack Students of military history know the battle of Kursk in 1943 as the largest-ever clash of armoured forces – a battle that would prove a vital turning point in the defeat of Nazi Germany. It was a battle that devoured the strength of the German armed forces, and demonstrated the…