Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russia installs reinforced concrete shelters in Kursk region amid Ukrainian offensive
As the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue their military operations, reinforced concrete shelters are being installed in Kursk [link](https://www.dw.com/ru/kursk/t-68501641), Kurchatov, and Zheleznogorsk in Russia’s Kursk region. This decision, made by the regional emergency response headquarters, was announced by the acting governor of the Kursk region, Alexey Smirnov, on Telegram.
"Following my directives, the Kursk city administration has identified key locations for the deployment of modular …
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Intense fire at Rostov oil depot persists for fifth day after Ukrainian drone attack
A fire at an oil depot in Proletarsk, Rostov region, persists into its fifth day following a Ukrainian drone attack, reported the Russian news agency RBC. A powerful explosion last night exacerbated the blaze, according to local news outlet 161.ru.
Residents could see the glow from the neighboring settlements. "I live 10 km from the oil depot; the flash looked like a sunset," commented a local resident to 161.ru.
Meanwhile, TASS cites regional medical services reporting that 47 people have …
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Drone attacks rock Russia’s Volgograd region: explosions and fire at Marinovka military airfield
In the early hours of August 22, explosions rocked the Russian city of Kalach-na-Donu in the Volgograd region, reportedly linked to a drone attack.
According to media reports, Russian air defense forces allegedly shot down at least two drones. Local residents reported numerous explosions at the "Marinovka" airfield.
Russian media reported that one of the drones was destroyed "several kilometers from the airfield," while the debris of the second UAV "fell on a nearby storage unit, causing it …
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IAEA Chief to inspect Kursk Nuclear Power Plant amid Ukrainian offensive
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, is set to visit the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) due to escalating risks of damage to the facility. In an interview with the Financial Times published on Wednesday, August 21, Grossi stated he would arrive in Kursk at the invitation of Moscow next week to discuss the situation with the plant's management and gather evidence of potential attacks on the station by Ukraine.
Currently, the Kursk NPP is " …
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Chinese banks halt payments from Russian importers amid sanctions concerns
Several Chinese banks have started refunding payments for goods already delivered to Russian importers by their Chinese business partners, reports Vedomosti, citing four businessmen who have encountered this issue recently.
Russian business representatives have yet to determine the reasons behind the payment rejections in Chinese banks. One source suggested that the issue might be related to compliance checks. However, these incidents are becoming increasingly common.
The payment problem …
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Ukraine needs up to 75 ATACMS missiles to strike nearest Russian airfields, experts say
Ukraine will need between 35 to 75 ATACMS missiles to hit the three nearest Russian airfields, explained experts from Defense Express. Their estimates utilized satellite photos of the airfields and data on the destructive range of various Western missiles.
Western partners are hesitant to authorize Ukraine to launch strikes on Russian airfields, citing a limited number of ATACMS missiles. Surrounding Ukraine’s borders are roughly two dozen Russian runways, each requiring anywhere from five to 2 …
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Kremlin prepares Russians for prolonged clashes in Kursk region, pushes 'New Normal' narrative
In a significant development, the Kremlin is reportedly anticipating that the ongoing clashes in the Kursk region could last several months, according to optimistic assessments. The Russian authorities are gearing up the public for a "new normal" under Ukrainian military control of Russian territory. This information comes from unnamed sources close to the Kremlin and the government, as reported by Meduza.
One source close to the Kremlin revealed that there was initial confusion regarding the …
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Covert negotiations in Qatar: Kursk incursion derails Ukrainian and Russian ceasefire talks
Prior to the Ukrainian Armed Forces' advance into Russia's Kursk region, attempts were made to hold mediated talks in Qatar between Kyiv and Moscow to agree on refraining from inflicting mutual damage to each other's energy sectors, said Anatoliy Burmych from the "Reconstruction of Ukraine" parliamentary faction during a broadcast on "Novini.LIVE."
"I have information that there was an attempt even before the Kursk operation to hold negotiations in Qatar through intermediaries, to discuss how …
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Ukrainian Forces encircle Russian troops in strategic maneuver near Malaya Loknya, Kursk region
According to Russian war correspondents, Ukraine's 95th Air Assault Brigade encircled units of Russia's 18th Motorized Rifle Division in Malaya Loknya, Kursk region.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have successfully surrounded Russian units in Malaya Loknya, located in the Kursk region, reports Censor.net.
Journalists indicate that Ukraine's 95th Air Assault Brigade cornered Russia's 18th Motorized Rifle Division in Malaya Loknya, using a flanking maneuver to cut off the main road. Notably, …
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Multiple drone and missile attacks reported across Russia’s Belgorod, Rostov, and Moscow regions
Early August 21, Belgorod, Rostov, and Moscow regions came under massive drone attacks.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported the downing of three drones aimed at the Russian capital, while Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev claimed the Russian Air Defense forces intercepted a missile.
“Around one o'clock in the morning, an Air Defense missile interception occurred in western Rostov Region. Preliminary reports indicate no casualties or damage from the missile debris,” reported Governor of …