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On July 16, 2026, Ukraine repatriated 501 bodies that Russia claims belong to Ukrainian soldiers, bringing the total returned since June to over 1,000.
In a military cemetery in Kyiv, a brother and sister walk between the crosses, carrying a bunch of carnations. Each cross in that section bears the same words: “unknown defender of Ukraine,” with an ID number below and a note that identification is ongoing.
From an underground parking garage, Ukraine’s newly dismissed defense minister aired the most dramatic, public critique of the military command to emerge during the war.
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Russia blames Ukraine for death of Zaporizhzhia NPP 'chief engineer': Kyiv rejects allegations
The deceased was listed on the Myrotvorets database (a controversial Ukrainian website that publishes the personal information of individuals considered to be "enemies of Ukraine" - ed.) and took part in the country's nuclear blackmail campaign Ukraine's Foreign Ministry rejected Russian accusations that Kyiv was involved in the death of
Once Russian soldiers reach certain parts of the front lines of the war in Ukraine, they can expect to live an average of just 20 to 35 minutes, according to a grim estimate by Russian military bloggers.
Russia’s grip on its gateway to the Black Sea is slipping after a series of Ukrainian attacks forced Moscow to suspend traffic through the key waterway this week, limiting the Kremlin’s ability to trade with the rest of the world.
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Ukraine destroys Russian Su-24 bomber at Crimea airbase
The aircraft was preparing for takeoff Ukrainian special forces from the Omega Special Purpose Center of the National Guard destroyed a Russian Su-24M bomber at the Saky military airbase in temporarily occupied Crimea,
After striking roads and railways, Kyiv is now focusing on sea routes as it tries to disrupt fuel supplies and pressure Russia to end the war.
