UKRAINE

Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's First Missile Strike on Russia: What It Means

In an unexpected turn, Ukraine has reportedly used American-made missiles to target Russia’s Bryansk region. This is the first time in almost three years of war that Ukraine has fired missiles into Russian territory. The weapons used, called ATACMS, were supplied by the U. S. and have a longer range

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Russia's New Missile Attack: A Turning Point in Ukraine?

On November 21, Russia struck Ukraine's Dnipro region with a brand new medium-range ballistic missile. This isn't your average missile – it carries multiple warheads, known as MIRVs. These MIRVs can target different locations, making one missile a real threat. This attack is a big deal because it mi

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Hits Russia with UK Missiles for First Time

For the first time, Ukraine has used British-made Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets in Russia, reports say. This news came a day after Ukraine fired American ATACMS missiles into Russian territory. The use of these missiles was confirmed by a UK official but not by Ukraine's defense minister,

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Capital Braces: US Embassy Shuts Amid Warning

The U. S. Embassy in Kyiv made the decision to stay closed on Wednesday after getting a heads-up about a possible big Russian air strike on the city. This move came right after President Joe Biden gave Ukraine the green light to hit targets in Russia using U. S. -made missiles, which didn't sit well

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Gets U. S. Anti-Personnel Mines: A Easy Turnaround on Policy

The U. S. government has decided to send anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, changing its long-standing policy. This move comes after Russia's frontline tactics shifted, leading to slow but steady advances in Ukraine's east. The mines are meant to slow down Russia's dismounted troops who now lead their

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Capital Faces Phony Alerts While Embassies Close

In a twist of events, Ukraine reported that Russia had spread a false warning about an impending massive air attack on Kyiv. This fake alert came after several embassies, including the US, temporarily shut their doors. The US Embassy in Kyiv received a tip about a potential significant air attack an

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Hits Russia with U. S. Missiles, Escalating Tensions

In a surprising move, Ukraine has used U. S. -made missiles to strike a Russian military facility. This comes after the U. S. gave Ukraine the go-ahead to use these weapons. Russia quickly responded, claiming to have shot down five of the six missiles. The attack happened in the Bryansk region, and

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Russia Reacts to US Letting Ukraine Strike Within Its Borders

President Joe Biden's recent decision to allow Ukraine to use U. S. -supplied long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia has sparked strong reactions worldwide. This move comes just days before the war hits the 1, 000-day mark. Meanwhile, Russian attacks on Ukrainian residential areas conti

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Rumors of Trump-Putin Call Denied by Kremlin

On Monday, the Kremlin firmly denied reports that U. S. President-elect Donald Trump had a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week. The call was allegedly about avoiding military escalation in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated, "This is completely false. N

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's New Weapons: A Turning Point?

Imagine this: President Biden just gave Ukraine the green light to use some powerful missiles from the U. S. to target Russia. These missiles, known as ATACMs, can hit much deeper into Russia's territory. Why the change? Well, Russia has been getting some help from North Korea, with thousands of tro

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