‘I just feel pain’: Pokrovsk packs up as Russian invaders close in Lives are being bundled into bags after Ukrainian officials gave people in the city two weeks to leave The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Despair as Russian missiles and drones rain down unanswered Help us defend and strike back against Russia, Zelenskiy pleads with allies; president says Pokrovsk defence efforts strengthened. What we know on day 916 The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 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
‘We gotta get out of here’: Pokrovsk residents flee strategic Ukrainian city Residents of eastern Ukraine's Pokrovsk resisted leaving home for months as fighting raged in the villages near the strategic Donbas city. But as Russian forces advance on the transport hub, many residents are now choosing to flee. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports from Pokrovsk. France 24 · Aug 23, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 910 As the war enters its 910th day, these are the main developments. 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
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
A Divide Opens In Ukraine Over Giving Up Land For Peace Below the bombed university building in east Ukraine where she once worked, Olga Borodich conceded she would be ready to give up Ukrainian territory to end the war with Russia. International Business Times · Aug 22, 2024
Urgent Evacuation Orders Issued In Eastern Ukraine Authorities warn of imminent danger in Pokrovsk as Russian forces advance; Ukrainian President plans troop reinforcement. 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... Top News · 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 The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2024
Poorly trained recruits contribute to loss of Ukrainian territory on eastern front, commanders say Ukrainian commanders and soldiers say some new troops refuse to fire at the enemy The Independent UK · Aug 22, 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 Independent UK · 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
Al Jazeera · 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.
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
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 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
Top News · Aug 19, 2024 Ukrainian Authorities Order Mandatory Evacuation From Eastern City Ukrainian authorities order mandatory evacuation of families in Pokrovsk due to advancing Russian forces. Urgent situation prompts concern for residents' s...
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2024 Ukrainian officials issue an evacuation order for families with children from the city of Pokrovsk Ukrainian local authorities have issued a mandatory evacuation order for families with children from the eastern city of Pokrovsk, where 53,000 people still live
International Business Times · Aug 18, 2024 Ukraine Says Struck Second Key Bridge In Russia's Kursk Region Ukraine said Sunday it had struck a second key bridge in the Kursk region, seeking to disrupt Moscow's supply routes as Kyiv's unprecedented incursion on Russian soil stretched through its second week.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2024 Zelenskiy’s gamble: success of shock Russia offensive hangs in the balance The Ukrainian leader’s hope that incursion into Kursk would force Moscow to redeploy troops and ease pressure on eastern front was a risky move – and the outcome is far from clear
Top News · Aug 17, 2024 Russian Forces Rapidly Approaching Key Military Hub In Ukraine Russian forces advance towards Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, threatening Ukrainian defenses and strategic supply routes. Ongoing conflict raises concerns fo...