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24 August

War

Russian soldiers walks along a street in Mariupol

Russian Troops to Abandon Frontlines Due to ‘Collapsing’ Morale: Ex-Commander

A former Russian commander says Moscow’s forces are on the brink of abandoning their frontline positions in Ukraine due to “collapsing morale.”

23 August

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Claims Destroyed Russian S-400 Anti-Aircraft System in Crimea

Ukraine said it destroyed a Russian S-400 anti-aircraft system on the Crimean peninsula, which was annexed by Russia in 2014.

22 August

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves $12B Apache Helicopter Sale to Poland

The US approved a $12 billion sale of Apache attack helicopters to Poland, a giant deal with a frontline ally supporting Ukraine in its war against the Russian invasion.

19 August

Asia Pacific

A Chinese military helicopter flies past Pingtan island, one of mainland China’s closest points to Taiwan

Staff Writer With AFP

China Stages War Games in ‘Stern Warning’ to Taiwan

China held air and sea drills around Taiwan, in what it said was a "stern warning" after the island's vice president visited the US.

17 August

Arms

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Says US OKs ‘Landmark’ Missile Defense Deal With Germany

Israel said the US approved the "landmark" sale of the Arrow 3 hypersonic missile defense system to Germany, in the country's biggest military deal worth $3.5 billion.

15 August

War