Tag: Donetsk
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Donbas: What Putin Seeks in Ukraine’s East Today
What is Donbas and why it matters The Donbas region, in eastern Ukraine, comprises two key territories—Donetsk and Luhansk — where the majority of the conflict has unfolded since 2014. Long before Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Donbas was a center of industrial power and cultural diversity, with a history shaped by обо Russia, Ukraine,…
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Australian Soldier Killed in Ukraine Remembered for Courage in Donetsk
Tribute to a Brave Volunteer An Australian volunteer who spent years fighting alongside Ukrainian forces has been remembered as someone who “gave his life so others could keep theirs” after being killed in action in Ukraine’s Donetsk oblast. Russell Allan Wilson was among the foreign volunteers who chose to join Kyiv’s defense against Russia’s invasion,…
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Russia-Ukraine war: Key events on day 1,406
Overview: Day 1,406 in the Russia-Ukraine War As the conflict enters another chapter on day 1,406, authorities report a series of developments from frontline fighting to humanitarian concerns across several Ukrainian regions. This article provides a concise, fact-focused recap of the day’s key events, including incidents in Donetsk and other areas where shelling and fighting…
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Russia-Ukraine War Day 1,406: Key Events and Developments
Overview of Day 1,406 On day 1,406 of Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine, the conflict’s dynamics continued to evolve across multiple fronts. This briefing distills the latest publicly reported events, casualties, and strategic moves, offering a concise snapshot of the current state of affairs for readers seeking an up-to-date understanding of the war’s trajectory. Fighting…
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Ukraine War Briefing: Ukraine Says Troops Still Holding Pokrovsk Amid Ongoing Battle
Summary: A City Under Pressure Ukraine’s top military commander stated that Ukrainian forces continued to hold the eastern city of Pokrovsk, despite claims from Moscow that its troops had begun enclosing the area in a pincer movement after more than a year of fighting. The town, located in the Donetsk region, has become a focal…
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Ukraine War Briefing: Ukraine Says Troops Still Holding Out in Pokrovsk
Overview In a notable update from the frontline in eastern Ukraine, Kyiv reports that its forces are still holding out in the embattled city of Pokrovsk, despite claims from Moscow that Russian troops are tightening a pincers movement around the city after more than a year of combat. The situation remains fluid, with both sides…
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Moscow’s Alarm Over Trump Tomahawk Threats as Ukraine War Enters New Phase
Overview: Trump’s Tomahawk Threat and Moscow’s Reaction In a statement aboard Air Force One, former President Donald Trump floated the possibility of sending long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if Vladimir Putin continues the invasion. He said Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, had requested such missiles during discussions about arming Kyiv with more precision weapons if needed.…
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Poland Scrambles Jets as Russia Attacks Western Ukraine: Fresh Strikes and Air Alerts
Poland Responds as Russia Intensifies Attacks on Western Ukraine Russian missile and drone strikes overnight into Sunday targeted western Ukraine, with the city of Lviv bearing the brunt of the activity. In response, Poland scrambled fighter jets to safeguard Polish airspace, and allied NATO aircraft were deployed to support regional defense. The incident underscores the…
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Ukraine Claims to Shoot Down $6M Mi-8 with Inexpensive US Drone
Overview Kyiv — The Ukrainian military claims it has destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter using a low-cost, remote-controlled drone. The operation, said to have occurred near the village of Kotliarivka in Donetsk province, was presented by Ukraine’s drone forces chief as a close-range strike backed by a commercially available or improvised kamikaze drone. According to…
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Donetsk Water Crisis: Drinking Water Every Three Days Under Occupation
A Water Crisis Expands Through Occupied Donetsk The Donetsk region, long battered by conflict, is now battling an acute drinking water shortage that has turned routine chores into daily trials. Residents in the Russian-controlled parts report that they receive running water only every three days, and even then it arrives late or with unreliable pressure.…