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Russia appears to have launched initial major counterattack against Ukraine in Kursk

Wednesday, September 11

(KURSK, Russia) -- Russia appears to have launched its first major counterattack to drive Ukrainian forces out of Russia's Kursk region more than a month after Ukraine began its surprise offensive, according to Russian and Ukrainian sources as well as independent military analysts.Russian forces... Read More.

Ukraine launches 144 drones in attack over Russia, Moscow says

Tuesday, September 10

(LONDON and MOSCOW) -- Russia's Defense Ministry said Tuesday it downed 144 Ukrainian drones during a major overnight attack over nine regions in the west of the country, including the Moscow area.The ministry described the operation as "a terrorist attack using unmanned aerial vehicles."... Read More.

Ukraine and Russia exchange air, sea drones in overnight strikes

Thursday, September 5

(LONDON) -- Ukrainian and Russian authorities reported dueling drone attacks overnight into Thursday as an intense and bloody week of long-range strikes continued.The Kyiv City Military Administration posted on Telegram early on Thursday to report "another sustained massive attack by Russian attack drones," citing... Read More.

Knock it off: US announces sweeping crackdown on Russia over disinformation efforts

Wednesday, September 4

(WASHINGTON) -- Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a sweeping crackdown Wednesday on dueling efforts by the Russian government to influence the upcoming 2024 election through covert networks aimed at spreading disinformation to American voters.For months, the Biden administration has been publicly warning of Russia's... Read More.

Biden admin targets Russia over 2024 election disinformation efforts

Wednesday, September 4

Deadly Russia strike targets Lviv in western Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

Wednesday, September 4

(LONDON) -- Russian missiles struck Lviv in western Ukraine early on Wednesday, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens of others, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a local official said.A 14-year-old girl was among the dead, Zelenskyy said in a statement posted to... Read More.

US holds firm against Ukraine using American weapons to strike deep inside Russia

Friday, August 30

(WASHINGTON) -- The White House is expected to keep in place its restrictions on Ukraine's use of American long-range weapons deep inside Russia, despite pressure from a delegation of Ukrainian officials that arrived in Washington on Thursday, a U.S. official said.Ukrainian Defense Minister, Rustem... Read More.

Russia launches nightmare deadly drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, Kyiv says

Monday, August 26

(LONDON) -- Russia on Monday launched a deadly large-scale attack across Ukraine, sending drones and cruise and ballistic missiles toward at least 15 regions, Ukrainian officials said."What is happening now in Kyiv is unbelievable horror. Pray for us," Kira Rudick, a member of Ukrainian... Read More.

US concerned for Ukraines Kursk assault as Russia prepares counterattack

Wednesday, August 21

(MOSCOW) -- Ukrainian forces have yet to set up defensive lines as they continue their operation into the Kursk region of Russia, a U.S. official told ABC News on Wednesday.While this might reflect Ukrainian confidence in further success for the offensive, there is concern... Read More.

WHO records 1,940 health care attacks in Ukraine since war with Russia began

Monday, August 19

(KYIV, Ukraine.) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday it has confirmed 1,940 attacks on health care in Ukraine since the war with Russia began in February 2022.This is the highest number of attacks the WHO has ever recorded in any humanitarian emergency... Read More.