The French army was not preparing for a large-scale war, but for low-intensity conflicts – primarily operations against jihadists in Africa.
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French Army Unprepared for European War, Trained for Low-Intensity Conflicts
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AFU repelled two occupier airborne units in the south
During offensive operations in the south, the Armed Forces of Ukraine engaged two airborne assault units of the occupiers and repelled them.
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US aware of reports of abuse at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
CNN: US is aware of reports about abuse of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant staff. US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said they are “aware of reports that Russian personnel have abused and coerced” staff at the nuclear plant.
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US condemns Russia’s disregard for nuclear safety
The U.S. condems “Russia’s reckless disregard for nuclear safety and security” and says that the International Atomic Energy Agency must be allowed to enter the plant and ensure its safety and security.
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Repeated Russian shelling near Sumy Oblast on Aug 18, 2022
Governor: Russian forces fired at Sumy Oblast close to 100 times on Aug. 18. Sumy Oblast Governor Dmytro Zhyvytskyi reported that Russian forces carried out at least seven attacks in the region.
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Russian shelling damages school and buildings in Bilopillia, Myropillia, no casualties
No casualties were reported, but Russian shelling damaged a school and a non-residential building in the community of Bilopillia and a civilian infrastructure object in the community of Myropillia.
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US preparing an additional $800 million in military aid for Ukraine
According to sources, Biden will authorize an additional approximately $800 million in aid to Ukraine, using presidential powers.
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Russian TV accuses Ukraine of shelling nuclear plant, threatens US and NATO
Meanwhile on Russia's state TV: top propagandist accuses Ukraine of shelling Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, threatens the U.S. and NATO and says that the Russian military will continue the fighting even in the event of radioactive contamination: "They have protective suits." pic.twitter.com/Kobp6hpwwZ
— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) 18 août 2022Meanwhile on Russia's state TV: top propagandist accuses Ukraine of shelling Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, threatens the U.S. and NATO and says that the Russian military will continue the fighting even in the event of radioactive contamination: "They have protective suits."
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Yermak meets Luckey to discuss tech against Russia
Head of President’s Office meets with Palmer Luckey Andriy Yermak discussed possibilities of using new technologies to counter Russian aggression with inventor & entrepreneur Luckey who is the founder of defense technology company Anduril Industries https://
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Guterres: UN ready to support IAEA mission to Zaporizhzhia
Guterres said that the UN has sufficient resources to support an IAEA mission to the plant if Russia and Ukraine agree to it. Russia seized control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Enerhodar in March and is using the site as a military base to launch attacks on Ukraine.