9/ Shayga's company consisted of 13 people, supplemented after a week by 13 more newly recruited volunteers who had been sent directly from Russia with minimal training. Before the group moved to the front line, they were given the option of refusing to fight.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Russian contract soldier Viktor Shayga’s experience fighting near Izyum
7/ I've been looking at the war through the eyes of Viktor Shayga, a Russian who volunteered to join the army as a contract soldier in March 2022. He entered Ukraine in early April and fought with the 752nd Guards Motor Rifle Regiment near Izyum, east of Kharkiv.
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Ukraine war may become deadliest conflict in 200 years
5/ The chances of becoming a casualty in Ukraine are far higher than in any of Russia's post-WW2 conflicts. On present trends, the Ukraine war is likely to become one of the deadliest conflicts globally in the last 200 years.
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Factors motivating ordinary Russian soldiers to fight in Ukraine
2/ For the first part, a look at the factors motivating ordinary Russian soldiers to fight in Ukraine, see below:
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Lebanon confirms stolen Ukrainian grain on Syrian ship
Lebanon confirmed that stolen Ukrainian grain was on a Syrian ship, according to the embassy. http://censor.net/ua/n3357687
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Reports of Russian forces approaching the city from the south
There are even reports that Russian forces are nearing the city from the south. It would be a huge development given how unchanged this portion of the frontline has been.
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Heavy fighting near Avdiivka tonight
Heavy fighting tonight near #Avdiivka.
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War. Day 158. Video Digest
Briefly. War. Day 158. Digest https://youtu.be/L5NYRY18-Qw
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Volunteers clear Irpin ruins after Russian attack
Volunteers came to Irpin to clear out the debris left after Russia attacked Kyiv region in March.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 31 juillet 2022
We will do the same for every inch of Ukrainian territory.
Source: Brave to Rebuild project pic.twitter.com/uFeM6IShdcVolunteers came to Irpin to clear out the debris left after Russia attacked the Kyiv region in March. We will do the same for every inch of Ukrainian territory. Source: Brave to Rebuild project
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Nibulon Owner Killed in Strike Amidst Grain Export Preparations
Owner of Nibulon, one of the largest grain companies in UA, was killed in a strike. Some the facilities are on occupied territory. Nibon is a major exporter. This comes right as Ukraine prepares to ship grain to world markets. Condolences to his family.