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Ukrainian Forces closing in on Robotyne as part of their southern offensive
Ukrainian troops seem poised for another local success as they close in on the village of Robotyne in the Zaporizhzhia region, which, once liberated, will open the way to Tokmak and Melitopol.
Robotyne has become the site of the largest battle in the summer counteroffensive campaign. With a pre-war population of less than 500 people, this village is part of the Tokmak urban community in the Polohy district of the Zaporizhzhia region. Located 80 kilometers southeast of Zaporizhzhia, 20 …
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Kyiv: Russia uses intimidation to discourage soldiers from surrendering to Ukrainians
The military leadership of Russia, through intimidation, is calling on ordinary Russian servicemen under no circumstances to surrender to Ukrainian captivity, said a representative of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, Andriy Yusov, during a telethon broadcast.
"The Russians and the Russian command encourage and intimidate ordinary occupiers not to surrender as captives because, they say, there are beasts there, and the Bandera [Ukrainian nationalists] …
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Russian Ambassador to Denmark: supply of F-16 fighters to Ukraine is an escalation of war
Russia views the supply of Danish F-16 fighters to Ukraine as an "escalation" of the war, said the Russian ambassador to Denmark, Vladimir Barbin. "Denmark, under the pretext that Ukraine should determine its own peace terms, is effectively forcing Ukraine to continue the military confrontation with Russia. This stance pushes Ukraine into a dangerous situation, endangering its population," stated the ambassador. The Russian ambassador also said that the objectives of a full-scale war against …
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BMW and Audi remove access to their software for Russian dealers
German car manufacturers BMW and Audi have recently cut off their Russian dealers from accessing their software, according to a report by the Russian newspaper Izvestia.
This means that owners of these brands will no longer have access to their vehicle's service history and software updates. Journalists who visited dealer centers were informed that owners of these cars will be unable to make duplicate keys, and it remains unclear whether dealers will be able to perform car diagnostics. …
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Ukraine threatens travel restrictions on Hasidic Jews in response to deportations of Ukrainians from Israel
The Embassy of Ukraine has issued a warning to the Israeli government concerning Hasidic Jews' entry into Uman, stating that if the deportation of Ukrainians from Israel persists, they may not be allowed in. This message was conveyed through a post on the embassy's Facebook page on Sunday, August 20.
Specifically, Israeli pilgrims will be prohibited from visiting Uman during the Jewish New Year, or Rosh Hashanah, and the visa-free regime between Ukraine and Israel may be cancelled if the …
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Kyiv: Ukraine asserts its military strength in response to Russia’s grain agreement withdrawal
One month ago, Russia announced its withdrawal from the grain agreement. In response, Ukraine demonstrated its military capabilities by implementing a mirror military response, facilitated by the Ministry of Infrastructure, that opened a sea transport corridor. This development, proves Ukraine's ability to unblock its own ports, said the Ukrainian Center for Transport Strategies (CTS).
"The withdrawal of Russia from the grain agreement has revealed a new reality: Ukraine has taken an active …
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Denmark to provide 19 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
During a joint press conference between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, it was announced that Denmark will transfer 19 F-16 aircraft to Ukraine, as reported by RBC-Ukraine.
Zelensky and Frederiksen had the opportunity to inspect one of the planes at the Skrydstrup airbase and even sat together in the cockpit. The transfer of the aircraft will take place once Ukrainian pilots have completed their training.
It was reported earlier that the Netherlands …
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International condemnation mounts as Russian missile strike claims lives in Chernihiv
On the morning of August 19th, Russian military forces carried out a missile strike on the center of Chernihiv, with the missile landing near the drama theater. Vyacheslav Chaus, the head of the Chernihiv Regional Military Administration, has reported that seven people were killed and 156 were injured.
The international community has strongly condemned this violent attack. Estonian President Alar Karis expressed his hope that all Russian military criminals would face a tribunal, "Russian …
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Moscow, Kursk and Rostov region come under drone attacks
On August 20, the mayor of Moscow, Sergey Sobyanin, reported on his Telegram channel that an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) made an attempt to fly into Moscow from the south but was intercepted by air defense forces. However, no further details were provided.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that around 4 am, a UAV of an aircraft type was detected over the Stupino district in the Moscow region. It was allegedly neutralized using electronic warfare means and subsequently lost control, …
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Ukrainian President Zelensky secures deal for F-16 fighters during visit to the Netherlands
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accompanied by his spouse and a team of officials, recently arrived in the Netherlands for a visit. He held talks with Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
Zelensky took to Facebook to express the main topic of discussion during the meeting. "The primary issue is acquiring F-16 fighters for Ukraine to protect our people from Russian terror. Also on the agenda are the Global Peace Summit, exploring the peace formula, and holding the terrorist state accountable," he …