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23 August

Ukrainian policemen carry a body away from a five-storey building

Russia ‘Stepping Up’ Strikes on Civilian Infrastructure: US Embassy

The US embassy in Kyiv said Russia was planning to increase strikes on civilian infrastructure and government buildings in Ukraine.

23 August

A B-52H strategic bomber equipped with the AGM-86 variant Air-Launched Cruise Missile

Staff Writer With AFP

Two US Bomber Jets Fly Over Balkans in Show of ‘Commitment’

Two US Air Force B-52 bomber jets flew over the Balkans in a show of commitment to NATO allies amid tensions over the war in Ukraine.

23 August

Members of the Ukrainian Territorial Defence Forces attend tactical, combat and first aid training course during Russia's military invasion

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Mulls Military Training for Ukrainian Forces: Borrell

The EU will debate the launch of a major training operation for Ukrainian forces, the bloc's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said.

22 August

Ukrainian soldiers search for bodies in the debris at the military school hit by Russian rockets the day before, in Mykolaiv, southern Ukraine

Staff Writer With AFP

Nearly 9,000 Ukrainian Troops Killed So Far, Says Kyiv

Nearly 9,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since Russia invaded, the country's top military officer said.

22 August

Ronald Watkins

Cyprus to Purchase Israeli Iron Dome: Report

The defense ministry of Cyprus has approved the purchase of an Israeli Iron Dome air defense system for the country’s national guard, according to Greek daily Kathimerini.

22 August

A Ukrainian serviceman standing guard as he boat patrols a water area of Ukraine's Black Sea port of Mariupol

Staff Writer With AFP

Drone Shot Down at Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Headquarters

A drone was shot down over the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea fleet in annexed Crimea, a local official said.

22 August

Staff Writer With AFP

New $775M US Arms Package to Bolster Ukraine Offensive Ops

The US announced a new $775 million arms package for Ukraine to help Kyiv turn the tables and begin regaining territory occupied by Russia.

19 August

M72 light anti-tank weapon firing exercise in Ukraine.

Rojoef Manuel

Estonia to Donate Additional Weapons to Ukraine

Estonia has announced the delivery of additional weapons to assist Ukraine in its defense against Russian forces.

19 August

Staff Writer With AFP

Erdogan Says Turkey Not Looking to Take Syrian Territory

President Erdogan said that Turkey was not looking to seize any Syrian territory despite stepping up its attacks against Kurdish forces in the war-torn country's north.

19 August