1/ Russia is reportedly creating 'Kursk battalions' of newly enlisted conscripts, many of whom are barely trained teenagers paid only $0.75 a day, are being sent to Kursk to fight the Ukrainian incursion. Some are being forced to sign contracts to fight at the front lines.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Russia moves troops from Ukraine to Kursk region
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/15/politics/russia-has-diverted-several-thousand-troops-from-occupied-ukraine-to-counter-kursk-offensive-us-officials-say/index.html
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Explosions overnight in occupied Crimea
Overnight, explosions were heard over occupied Crimea. Local authorities blocked traffic on the Crimean (Kerch) Bridge, and in the morning, the Russian Federation reported that Ukrainian drones had been repelled. The explosions were heard around 3:30 a.m., according to reports.
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SBU uncovered FSB agent network in Kherson
The Security Service of Ukraine uncovered an FSB agent network in Kherson: they scouted Ukrainian forces' bases and spied on regional military administrators. Photo report
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Ukraine doesn’t need Russian territory, Kursk operation is defensive
Ukraine does not need Russian territory; the operation in Kursk is defensive, said the ambassador to Lithuania, Beshta
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Austria will allow Ukrainian refugees to obtain permanent residence
Austria will allow Ukrainian refugees to obtain permanent residence instead of temporary protection http://
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Aeroc returned a quarter billion hryvnias after nationalization
Aeroc returned a quarter billion hryvnias after nationalization https://ift.tt/J69YQEg #liga #news
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German investigation hindered by Zaluzhniy’s diplomatic immunity
The German investigation faces significant challenges in prosecuting suspects due to jurisdictional issues and the potential immunity of key figures like Zaluzhniy, who is now Ukraine's ambassador to the UK (will the UK demand a different ambassador now? Don’t think so). 14/
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Ukraine’s advanced sabotage and deep-sea diving capabilities
The sabotage operation demonstrates Ukraine's advanced capabilities in special operations and deep-sea diving, partially attributed to historical training programs in Crimea (adding to the already extensive list of sabotage capabilities from Africa to deep Russia) 13/
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Zaluzhnyi and Ukraine’s military tensions
The case raises questions about command structures and decision-making within the Ukrainian military, as evidenced by Zaluzhnyi's reported disregard for Zelensky's order to halt the operation (partly explaining Zaluzhnyi’s dismissal unless it is a cover story).