She notes that Russia's Wagner group deployed many of its mercenaries in an attempt to advance toward Bakhmut. However, when the assault reached its peak, the Russians realized it would fail and redirected their efforts to capturing Soledar, where some of their elite forces were stationed.
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Bakhmut will survive Ukraine’s defense, says researcher
Kateryna Stepanenko, a researcher of Russia at @TheStudyofWar notes that "given the scale of Ukrainian defense in Bakhmut and the recent smaller attacks after the capture of Soledar, we can confidently say that Bakhmut will survive. And our assessment remains unchanged:"
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Russia uses Kinzhal missiles on Ukraine; air defense unable to intercept
Air Force: Russia used Kinzhal missiles to hit infrastructure sites in Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia on Jan. 26. Ukrainian air defense is currently unable to shoot down Kinzhal missiles, according to Yurii Ihnat, the spokesman of Ukraine's Air Force.
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Belgium sends largest military aid package to Ukraine worth €92 million
According to HLN, the €92 mn package includes air defense missiles, anti-tank missiles, machine guns, grenades, ammunition, trucks, and armored SUVs. https://
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European Parliament adopts resolution for special tribunal against Russian, Belarusian leaders
The European Parliament adopts a resolution for a special tribunal for Russian and Belarusian top military leadership, including Lukashenko.
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Ukrainienne remporte l’or en sprint biathlon
Ukrainian Anastasiya Merkushyna wins women sprint at International Biathlon Union Cup. "It is great to win this gold medal, to listen to Ukraine's anthem and hopefully bring some happiness to my country," said Merkushyna after the competition in Lenzerheide on Jan. 27. IBU
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EU condemns Russia’s ‘undesirable organisation’ designation of Meduza
"The EU strongly condemns Thursday’s decision by the Russian authorities to designate the independent media outlet Meduza as an “undesirable organisation”." Statement by HR/VP @JosepBorrellF on decisions against Meduza and Sakharov Centre
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Ukrainian military shoots down Russian Su-25 attack aircraft in eastern Ukraine
Today, in the east of Ukraine, the Ukrainian military shot down another Russian Su-25 attack aircraft
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Belgian PM announces largest military aid package for Ukraine
Belgian PM announced the country's "largest aid package to date" of military aid for Ukraine
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EU extends economic sanctions against Russia until July 2023
Today, the Council of the European Union decided to extend the economic sanctions against Russia by another six months, until 31 July 2023, according to the Council's press release.