I now believe UA forces had decided in advance to evacuate the area incase they lost Toshkivka. This is what makes the most sense to me at this point.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Leaning toward controlled Ukrainian retreat theory for RU capture and encirclement
At this point I'm leaning towards the theory of a controlled UA retreat and as a result RU forces could quickly capture the smaller settlements north of Zolote/Hirs'ke. The two larger towns would take longer to clear so they closed the circle around them first.
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Russia exported 500,000 tons of Ukrainian grain, says ambassador
Russia has already exported 500,000 tons of grain from Ukraine, says Ambassador to Turkey Bodnar https://censor.net/ua/n3349837
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Corruption in Ukraine after EU candidate status
Therefore, I believe that critically important steps towards fighting corruption should begin in Ukraine, especially now that Ukraine has received EU candidate status. Not to mention that after the price paid by the country, corruption is simply unacceptable.
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USA to announce aid to Ukraine of $500 million
The United States may announce on June 23 a new military aid package to Ukraine worth $500 million, including HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems, CNN reports.
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Russia destroys Ukrainian grain terminal to hinder exports and deepen food crisis
Why would Russia destroy a Ukrainian grain terminal, unless their goal was to hinder Ukrainian grain exports and intentionally deepen a global food crisis?
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Russia plans fake referendums in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia
Russian occupiers plan to hold a 'referendum' in the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions on September 11, according to the National Resistance Center. https://censor.net/ua/n3349847
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Over 30 EU integration bills by year-end
More than 30 EU integration bills will be put to a vote in the Council by the end of the year, according to Stepanishyna.
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Four explosions in Zaporizhia as revenge for EU candidate status
russian fascist orcs make sure their revenge for our eu candidate status is not delayed. folks text me about four powerful explosions in my hometown zaporizhia just now. sirens went off after the hit
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Epiphanius asks Cabinet to transfer Lavra church to OCU
Epiphanius asked the Cabinet of Ministers to transfer one of the churches of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra to the OCU https://censor.net/ua/n3349850
