- Russia-Ukraine war: Active fighting and geopolitical tensions
- Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine, targeting critical infrastructure and public trust.
Ukrainian forces are successfully repelling Russian advances while the invading force is showing signs of exhaustion and dwindling manpower.
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Updated Aug 17
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Ukrainian forces are successfully repelling Russian advances while the invading force is showing signs of exhaustion and dwindling manpower.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The war between Ukraine and Russia continues in Donbas, with Russia advancing and Ukraine targeting Russian oil refineries.Sub-event
Specific military actions and strategic plans detail the ongoing conflict in Donbas.1 source
- Ukrainian forces repelled a large-scale offensive by Russian occupiers on July 25, 2026.Sub-event
- Ireland offered retired LTAVs to the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.Sub-event
- Ukrainian forces targeted infrastructure in Crimea and Donetsk.Sub-event
- The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues in Donbas, marked by systematic offensives, targets on infrastructure, and the CIA backing leadership changes in Ukraine.Sub-event
- Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled enemy attacks in the Andriivka area on May 26, 2026.Sub-event
Ground situation update: Ukrainian forces repelling advances against an exhausted invading force.1 source
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Within Russia-Ukraine war: Active fighting and geopolitical tensions
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Donbas
industrial region in southeastern Ukraine and southwestern Russia
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