Russia’s Defense Ministry downplayed complaints from troops of being sent into an “incomprehensible offensive” that resulted in many deaths. Updates.
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Crucial battle for Kherson could be settled in weeks; Ukraine receives air defense weapons: Updates
Fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces near Kherson over the next two to three weeks could determine control of the crucial city. Live updates.
Russian generals reportedly discuss using nuclear weapons in Ukraine; Russia rejoins grain deal: Live updates
Senior Russian military leaders recently had conversations to discuss when and how Moscow might use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Live updates.
Ukraine warns Iran missiles will be ‘difficult’ to shoot down; Russia drafting 120,000 more troops: Updates
Iran is reportedly preparing to sell Russia about 1,000 additional weapons, including short-range ballistic missiles and more attack drones. Updates.
Russia recruits US-trained soldiers; Pentagon focused on halting attacks on Ukraine infrastructure: Updates
Afghan special forces soldiers trained by American troops are now being recruited by the Russian military to fight in Ukraine. Updates.
‘A test for our endurance’: Will brutal winter weather be a game changer for Ukraine or Russia?
Ukraine vowing to press on in ‘the most difficult winter in the whole world,’ while a struggling Russia continues massive infrastructure attacks.
Kremlin acknowledges new draftees ill-equipped for combat; Russia practices ‘massive nuclear strike’: Ukraine updates
Russia conducted a training exercise Wednesday aimed at delivering a “massive nuclear strike” in the event of a nuclear attack. Latest Ukraine updates
Biden warns Moscow using nukes would be ‘serious mistake’; progressives retract request for peace talks with Putin: Ukraine updates
There have been at least 23 verified losses of Russia’s Ka-52 HOKUM attack helicopters in Ukraine since the invasion. Live Ukraine updates.
Up to 85% of Russia’s killer drones reportedly shot down by Ukraine; at 8-month mark, Zelenskyy calls Russia a ‘beggar’: Live updates
Ukraine’s military is getting better at shooting down Iranian-made Russian drones, experts say. Live updates.
Russian forces could face ‘rout’ in Kherson; US rejects Russian claim that Ukraine plans radioactive ‘provocation’: Updates
Russian military leaders flee Kherson, leaving new Russian recruits to try and stall the Ukraine military’s push to recapture city.