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Ukraine launches largest drone strike on Russia, multiple casualties and widespread damage reported
Ukraine has launched the largest drone attack on Russian territory since the war began, with Russia's Ministry of Defense reporting the interception of 337 Ukrainian drones in various regions of the country. The attack coincided with negotiations between Ukrainian and U.S. representatives in Saudi Arabia.
The main target was Russia's capital region, with 91 drones shot down over the Moscow area, according to Russia's Defense Ministry. The attack in the Moscow Region resulted in 20 injuries and …
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Ukrainian Special Forces capture nine Russian soldiers near Pokrovsk
Troops from Ukraine's 144th Special Operations Center have captured nine Russian soldiers in the Pokrovsk area, according to the press center for Ukraine's Special Operations Forces. The operatives of the 144th Center managed to liberate an industrial building by driving out the Russian forces and subsequently taking the Russian servicemen prisoner.
For several days, drone operators provided Russian soldiers the chance to surrender. Using a loudspeaker mounted on the drone, the Ukrainian …
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Survey reveals majority of Russians feel unaffected by western sanctions
A significant majority of Russians feel that the sanctions have neither hurt them nor their country, according to a survey by Levada Center. An astounding 86% of respondents shared this view, with only 12% acknowledging personal impact due to the sanctions, reports The Moscow Times.
The proportion of people worried about sanctions has hit a record low of 26%, while those not concerned at all or only slightly concerned have grown to a maximum of 72%.
Sanctions appear to have slightly more …
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Ukrainian drones target key Russian oil refineries in consecutive night strikes
Drones operated by the Ukrainian Armed Forces have struck several pivotal locations in Russia over two consecutive nights. This coordinated operation, carried out with the cooperation of other Ukrainian Force components, reportedly dealt significant blows to Russian strategic assets, Ukraine's General Staff announced.
One major strike occurred during the night of March 9, targeting an oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan region, a facility directly involved in supplying the Russian military. …
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Stalemate in Kursk region: Ukrainian Forces avoid encirclement as U.S. halts military aid
The Ukrainian forces in Kursk are not encircled, though Russian fire control over key roads presents significant supply challenges—this is not a complete logistical cut-off, allowing for potential withdrawal routes, wrote military expert Alexander Kovalenko.
He broke down the military term "encirclement" and assessed whether Ukrainian Forces in Kursk face what's described as a "cauldron."
Per Kovalenko, military encirclement could either be tactical or operational. Operational encirclement …