In Kharkiv Oblast, battles continue on a large part of the border strip. Putin proposed to remove Sergei Shoigu from the post of minister of defense. Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence attacked the Volgograd Oil Refinery and two other facilities in Russia.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Putin names Belousov as defense minister to boost military-industrial complex.
Putin's spokesman: Belousov appointed defense minister to integrate military-industrial complex into economy. Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on May 12 that Putin had decided to appoint Andrei Belousov as defense minister since the “ministry
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Critique of reporting Russian claims, suggesting errant Russian munition strike.
This is exactly how you shouldn't report claims by the Russian government; there's no evidence at all of "heavy shelling" – and in fact every indication currently points to the building being hit by an errant Russian munition.
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Russian forces intensify attacks near Vovchansk
Russian troops intensify attacks around Vovchansk near the Russia-Ukraine border, likely aiming to isolate the area and pressure Ukrainian Kupiansk defenses, according to ISW.
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Vovchansk: Ground Zero of Russia’s New Kharkiv Offensive as Civilians Flee Bombardment
Vovchansk is ground zero of Russia’s new offensive into Kharkiv Oblast. The Kyiv Independent visited on May 11, one day after the first incursions were made into Ukrainian territory in two sectors of the border. https://
kyivindependent.com/civilians-flee
-vovchansk-under-russian-bombardment-as-ground-offensive-on-kharkiv-begins/
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Umerov names most in-demand professions
Umerov named the professions with the highest demand in recruitment centers: 'We give people a choice so they are not afraid to serve'
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Putin Appoints Ex-Defense Minister Shoigu to Russia’s Security Council
Putin appoints Shoigu as secretary of Russia's security council. Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on May 12 appointed ex-Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu as the secretary of Russia's security council, Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Shoigu is replacing Nikolai Patrushev,
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Putin dismisses key invasion figure Patrushev from post
URGENT #2: #Putin has also dismissed #Patrushev from his post. He was a key figure in the Russian invasion of Ukraine since 2022. He held the position of Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation. x.com/AmourskyCyrill…
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Mi-8MT and Mi-24V helicopters at the front
⚡️🇺🇦Ukrainian attack-transport helicopter Mi-8MT and attack Mi-24V on one of the sections of the front pic.twitter.com/FTHG4wUhOU
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 12 mai 2024Ukrainian attack-transport helicopter Mi-8MT and attack helicopter Mi-24V deployed on one of the frontline sections
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Putin dismisses Patrushev from top Security Council post
URGENT #2: Putin has also dismissed Patrushev from his duties. He was a key figure in Russia's invasion of Ukraine since 2022. He held the position of secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.