Category: 2. RussianAggression
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Ukrainian F-16 crashes during mission to shoot down Russian missiles
Unlock the US Election Countdown newsletter for free The stories that matter on money and politics in the race for the White House A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet crashed on Monday during a mission to shoot down Russian missiles and drones in one of the largest aerial attacks mounted by Moscow since… Continue Reading
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Locals In Russia’s Kursk Region Face Uncertainty Under Ukrainian Control
Three weeks after Ukrainian troops made a surprise incursion into Russian territory, locals in the Kursk region shared their anger over the unexpected turn that brought the war to their homes. On a visit to the Russian border town of Sudzha organized by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, RFE/RL… Continue Reading
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Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia building Baltic defense line
Baltic countries are moving to protect NATO’s eastern flank in the face of Russian aggression. The Baltic defense line — a new fortification system along their borders with Russia and Belarus — is meant to shield NATO allies from potential attacks. VOA’s Eastern Europe Bureau Chief… Continue Reading
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F-16 Fighter Jet, Recently Supplied to Ukraine, Crashes
A Western official said the advanced fighter crashed while defending against a Russian aerial assault. It was not clear how it was destroyed, but the loss is a symbolic blow to Ukraine, given the planes’ prominence. Continue Reading
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F-16 Crashed In Ukraine Earlier This Week
At least nine people were killed by fresh Russian attacks on two Ukrainian regions on August 28 as Kyiv’s drones struck three Russian regions, setting an oil depot on fire in Russia’s Rostov region. Several of those killed were in Ukraine’s eastern region of Donetsk, where fighting has been… Continue Reading
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Georgian Citizen Fighting Russian Invasion Dies In Ukraine
At least nine people were killed by fresh Russian attacks on two Ukrainian regions on August 28 as Kyiv’s drones struck three Russian regions, setting an oil depot on fire in Russia’s Rostov region. Several of those killed were in Ukraine’s eastern region of Donetsk, where fighting has been… Continue Reading
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Netherlands OKs Use Of Its F-16s By Ukraine On Russian Territory
At least nine people were killed by fresh Russian attacks on two Ukrainian regions on August 28 as Kyiv’s drones struck three Russian regions, setting an oil depot on fire in Russia’s Rostov region. Several of those killed were in Ukraine’s eastern region of Donetsk, where fighting has been… Continue Reading
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Ukraine Says It Struck 2 Russian Oil Depots
Kyiv is pressing its drone campaign while lobbying allies for permission to use weapons supplied by NATO countries for strikes deep inside Russia. Continue Reading
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EU Ministers To Address Ukrainian Missile Plea
EU diplomats are meeting this week to discuss security issues facing the bloc, including Ukraine’s quest for approval to strike military targets within Russia. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says he expects support for what he calls the need to suppress “Russia’s capacity to destroy… Continue Reading
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Ukraine’s Kursk invasion ‘devastating’ for Putin, says Sweden
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the War in Ukraine myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Ukraine’s daring offensive into Russia has undermined Vladimir Putin’s regime and proved false his warnings that increased western support for Kyiv would prompt an escalation… Continue Reading