Riding high on acclaim for his role in brokering a ceasefire in Gaza and the return of Israeli hostages, U.S. President Donald Trump is turning his attention to the conflict he long boasted he would end on his first day back in office: Russia’s…
Category: 1. Ukraine
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Ukrainian forces make gains in regaining control of territory in Zaporizhzhia region – CinC Syrskyi
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said that Ukrainian forces halted Russia’s spring and summer offensive campaign and achieved certain successes in regaining control over territory in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Syrskyi said this in a Facebook post…
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One killed, 11 injured in Russian attacks on Kherson region over past day
In the Kherson region, as a result of Russian aggression over the past day, one person was killed and 11 others were injured, including a child.
The head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, Oleksandr Prokudin, reported this in a Telegram post, according to…
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Emergency power outages implemented in Kyiv and two other regions
Emergency power outages have been introduced in Kyiv, Kyiv region, and Dnipropetrovsk region.
According to Ukrinform, the announcement was made by DTEK Group via its official Telegram channel.
“Following instructions from Ukrenergo, emergency power outages have…
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Air defenses neutralize 35 of 70 drones used in Russia’s overnight attack on Ukraine
Ukraine’s air defense forces shot down or jammed 35 out of 70 Russian drones launched since the evening of October 16.
The Ukrainian Air Force Command said this in a Facebook post seen by Ukrinform.
During the night of October 16-17 (starting from 20:00 on October…
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Chess: Ukraine soldier grandmaster wins gold medal at European team championships | Chess
Ukraine was the most successful nation at this week’s European team championships, winning gold in the open event and silver in the women’s. It also sparked one of the most memorable results of recent years, as Igor Kovalenko, a serving army…
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Drone attack on Crimea, oil depot on fire in Hvardiiske
In temporarily occupied Crimea, drones attacked the settlement of Hvardiiske, setting an oil depot on fire. Preliminary reports indicate a hit on an ammunition warehouse.
This was reported by the Telegram channel Crimean Wind, according to Ukrinform.
“The…
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Zelensky meets with Patriot system manufacturer
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following a meeting with representatives of Raytheon, the manufacturer of Patriot systems, has said that there are solutions that can further strengthen the protection of lives in Ukraine.
Zelensky said this in a Facebook post…
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178 combat clashes over past day, two frontline sectors remain hottest
On October 16, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 178 clashes with Russian invaders, with the enemy most active in the Pokrovsk and Oleksandrohrad sectors.
Ukrinform reports this, citing the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine update on Facebook as of 8:00 on Friday,…
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Time of Trump-Zelensky meeting in Washington announced
The scheduled meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will take place on October 17 at 20:00 Kyiv time.
Ukrinform reports this, citing Roll Call, which covers the White House schedule.
The talks will be held over dinner…
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