The key area Ukraine still holds is a 45 km urban belt in Donbas: Slovyansk, Kramatorsk, Kostyantynivka. Once 300k people, now ~100k remain. Kramatorsk is the logistics hub, only 20 km from Russian lines, yet still linked to Kyiv by daily trains. 2/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Putin demands Ukraine leave Donetsk and Luhansk; Kyiv’s red lines
Putin demanded Ukraine leave all of Donetsk and Luhansk. Kyiv’s red lines: no loss of sovereignty, no recognition of Russian land, no retreat from free territory. 3/
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Fortified belt loss exposes Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro to glide bombs, Ukrainians reject concessions
losing the fortified belt opens Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro to glide bombs. Russian troops would gain space for deeper incursions from both east and south. 78% of Ukrainians reject territorial concessions. MPs warn any withdrawal = treason charges for leaders. Society, military,
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European leaders tell Trump giving up Donbas like US handing over Florida
FT: European leaders at the White House told Trump: giving up Donbas would be like the US handing over Florida. Zelenskyy used the map brought to show 1,300 km of frontline. Trump called it “great.” 1/
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39th Tactical Aviation Brigade’s combat sortie preparation continues 24/7
Preparation for combat sorties continues 24/7 When the sun slowly sets over the horizon and the sky explodes with orange hues, the work of the bravest and most courageous warriors in the world is just beginning. 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade / 39 brigade of tactical aviation
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Дрони-перехоплювачі українців: захоплення та відео
Two Ukrainian interceptor drones — one catch and one spectacular video.
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) 20 août 2025
📹: 63rd Mechanized Brigade pic.twitter.com/khThysfavkTwo Ukrainian interceptor drones — one catch and one spectacular video. : 63rd Mechanized Brigade
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Ukrainian fighter destroys Russian base in Kursk
❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian fighter jet using precision bombs destroyed 🇷🇺Russian base of 155th Marine Brigade in Korenevo, Kursk region pic.twitter.com/SjAX91W2pX
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 20 août 2025A Ukrainian fighter jet, using precision-guided bombs, destroyed a Russian base belonging to the 155th Marine Brigade in Korenevo, Kursk region.
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Veteran’s Life After War Struggles
I'm sitting there, missing an arm, thinking: 'War hero'—and then some elevator operator snaps at me. After surviving the 'road of death' in Pokrovsk, Yurko finds civilian life more challenging than combat. A look at one veteran's journey to find his place.
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Sweden ready to contribute security guarantees for Ukraine
Sweden is ready to contribute to aerial surveillance and maritime intelligence for Ukraine, according to Prime Minister Kristersson.
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Russia demands veto on any future Kyiv defense
Russia has said it will only agree to security guarantees for Ukraine that give Moscow an effective veto over any future effort to defend Kyiv, pouring cold water on US efforts to broker a peace deal. via @maxseddon