Ukraine launches largest drone attack against Moscow of war amid Kursk offensive Drone attack on Russian capital comes as Ukrainian forces make progress in Kursk counter-offensive Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2024
Ukraine targets Moscow in ‘one of largest ever’ drone attacks Assault on Russian capital launched as Ukraine presses on with major incursion into Russia’s Kursk region. Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: large drone attack on Moscow as Kursk incursion continues – as it happened Mayor says no damage or casualties reported as 11 drones are downed The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2024
Ukraine says it hit pontoon bridges in Kursk offensive as Russia claims Donbas gains Ukraine said on Wednesday it had destroyed Russian pontoon bridges with US-made weapons to defend its incursion into Russia's Kursk region as Moscow claimed its forces had halted Kyiv's advance in the region and gained ground in eastern Ukraine. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. France 24 · Aug 21, 2024
Russia Faces Challenges In Kursk Region Offensive Ukrainian offensive in Kursk region tests Russia's military capabilities and Putin's leadership amid growing unrest. Top News · Aug 21, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Russian PoWs from Kursk ‘abandoned by our command’ Russian attacks kill boy, 14, and cause chlorine emergency; situation ‘difficult’ in Donetsk, says Zelenskiy, as Russia claims capture of Niu-York. What we know on day 910 The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024
Ukraine's Military Captures More Russian Territory In Kursk Region Ukrainian forces make significant territorial gains in Russia's Kursk region, aiming to establish a security buffer zone to prevent Russian attacks on Ukraine. Top News · Aug 21, 2024
Ukraine's capture of hundreds of Russian conscripts in Kursk region undermines Putin's war rhetoric In a northern Ukrainian prison, young Russian conscripts captured during Ukraine’s incursion into Russian territory await their fate. Ukraine sees them as crucial bargaining chips, while their families back in Russia are demanding their swift return. France 24 · Aug 20, 2024
Fierce fighting in Russia as Ukrainian forces attempt to seize more territory Pontoon bridge across Seym River blown up as Ukrainian army reportedly captures another village in Kursk region The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2024
Russian POWs Recount Capture As Ukraine Hopes For Quick Prisoner Swap Some are wounded, most are very young and all want to go home. The young man, who wore checked trousers and plastic slippers, said his hope was "to be exchanged and go back home -- back home to my family". International Business Times · Aug 20, 2024
Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Depot In Kursk Incursion Ukrainian forces target Russian oil depot, leading to fire. Conflict escalates in Rostov and Donbas regions as Russia and Ukraine vie for control. Top News · Aug 20, 2024
Kursk incursion lifts Ukraine’s hopes but some expect ‘nightmare’ in Donbas Surprise offensive boosts morale among some but as evacuations are under way, Russia is advancing towards Pokrovsk. Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2024
A massive fire rages for a third day at a Russian oil depot targeted in a Ukrainian drone attack Russian authorities are struggling to put out a massive fire in the southern Rostov region for a third day after an oil depot was hit by Ukrainian drones as Ukrainian forces push further into Russia’s Kursk region The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024
On the road to Russia, Ukrainian soldiers take stock as villagers flee In Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, soldiers prepare to cross the border into Russia’s Kursk region two weeks after Kyiv launched its surprise military incursion. Reporting from the Ukrainian side of the border, FRANCE 24’s Gulliver Cragg speaks to motivated Ukrainian soldiers preparing to re-enter Russia as Ukrainian villagers in the… France 24 · Aug 20, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: 120,000 Russians flee border areas, says state media; Zelenskiy says situation in Ukraine’s east is ‘difficult’ – as it happened Residents leave homes in huge numbers after surprise incursion; Russia making significant advances near Pokrovsk
France 24 · Aug 20, 2024 Zelensky hails vote to ban Russia-linked Orthodox Church Ukraine’s parliament on Tuesday voted to ban the Russia-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church, a move welcomed by President Volodymyr Zelensky who said it would bolster Ukraine’s independence. Kyiv has been trying to curb religious and social links with Russia for years—a process that was accelerated by Moscow’s 2022 invasion, which the…
International Business Times · Aug 20, 2024 Russia Rules Out Peace Talks As Ukraine Claims Advances The biggest attack on Russian soil since World War II has rattled Russia and penetrated several kilometres into Russia's Kursk region. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine now controls over 1,250 square kilometres (480 square miles) and 92 settlements.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Kursk proves Putin’s red lines are bluff, says Zelenskiy Third bridge goes down as Ukrainians claim control of 92 settlements; Pokrovsk evacuation as Russians close in. What we know on day 909
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2024 Three bridges over Seym River in Russia now destroyed by Ukraine Last major crossing on this part of front in Kursk region hit overnight as Ukraine aims to expand ‘buffer zone’
International Business Times · Aug 19, 2024 UK Support Of Ukraine 'Unwavering' Amid Kursk Offensive: Spokeswoman British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's commitment to Ukraine "remains absolutely resolute", his spokesperson said Monday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that UK support "has slowed down recently".
International Business Times · Aug 19, 2024 Russia Rules Out Peace Talks As Zelensky Says Kursk Campaign A Success The Kremlin on Monday ruled out entering peace talks with Ukraine over Kyiv's surprise offensive into Russian territory, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said was meeting its goals.
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2024 Ukraine strikes third bridge in Kursk as part of cross-border attack into Russia Ukrainian war analysts suggest Kyiv’s troops could look to take hundreds more square miles of the Kursk region
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2024 Why is Ukraine destroying bridges in Russia’s Kursk? Russian officials say that a third bridge has been targeted in the Kursk region, causing concern from Moscow military bloggers that troops could be trapped
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2024 First Thing: Blinken arrives in Israel for 11th-hour talks on Gaza ceasefire deal Israel and Hamas signal that a breakthrough may not be as close as mediators have suggested. Plus, how a global tax on the super-rich could work
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy says Ukraine ‘achieving our goals’ in Kursk as third bridge is hit – as it happened Ukrainian president says troops meeting their objectives and have taken more prisoners