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Reuters Safety Adviser Killed in Ukraine Missile Attack

Aug 26, 2024

Ryan Evans, a safety adviser for Reuters, was killed in a missile attack on a hotel in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, where he was staying while covering the war. The UK-based news agency reported that the attack also injured two…

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Man Saves Car from Being Crushed in Russia

Aug 26, 2024

In Vladivostok, Russia, a retaining wall collapsed, crushing seven parked vehicles. One quick-thinking vehicle owner managed to move his car just in time, narrowly avoiding damage. Although no injuries were reported, the incident…

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230 Russian and Ukrainian Soldiers Exchanged after Prisoner Swap

Aug 24, 2024

The Russian Defense Ministry announced that 115 Russian soldiers captured in the Kursk region were taken back and 115 Ukrainian soldiers were released in exchange as a result of negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates.…

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Putin Reports Ukrainian Attempt to Attack Kursk Nuclear Plant

Aug 22, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Ukraine attempted to attack the Kursk nuclear power plant, prompting the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to send experts for assessment. Kursk Governor…

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Ukraine Destroys Bridges in Russia with Western Weapons

Aug 22, 2024

Ukrainian forces have gained control over significant parts of Russia's Kursk region, focusing on destroying key strategic bridges and facilities. Utilizing advanced weapons and ammunition supplied by Western countries, the…

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Putin Visits Chechnya for First Time in 13 Years

Aug 21, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin made an unannounced visit to Chechnya, marking his first visit to the region since 2011. Welcomed by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov in the capital Grozny, Putin visited the grave of the…

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Russian Scientist Detained in Moscow on Treason Charges

Aug 21, 2024

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has detained a scientist in Moscow on suspicion of treason. The FSB claims the scientist, reportedly physicist Artyom Khoroshilov, conducted cyber attacks on critical infrastructure for…

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Russian Strikes Hit Ukrainian Industrial and Energy Facilities

Aug 20, 2024

Russian forces launched attacks on infrastructure in Ukraine, targeting a fuel depot in the Ternopil region in the west and an energy facility in the northern Sumi region. The attack on Ternopil caused a massive fire, which was…

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7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Russia’s Makchatka Peninsula

Aug 18, 2024

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia yesterday at 22:10 GMT. The European Mediterranean Seismological Center reported that the jolt was recorded at a depth of about 29 kilometers. The US National…

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Ukraine Blows Up Bridge in Kursk Region

Aug 17, 2024

Ukraine has blown up a strategically important bridge over the Seim River in Russia's Kursk region. According to Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk, a supply route for the Russian army was targeted. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman…

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