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What's the latest on the war in Ukraine?

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Recent developments in the Ukraine war include the largest drone attack on Kyiv since the conflict began, significant damage and casualties, a pause in U.S. military aid and weapons shipments, and increasing risks for Ukrainian forces due to shortages of advanced air defenses. Ukraine has also carried out deep strikes inside Russia, and there are ongoing diplomatic efforts regarding EU accession and international support.

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Russia hits Kyiv with largest drone attack after Trump-Putin call
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Reuters
12 hours ago
Russia hits Kyiv with largest drone attack after Trump-Putin call

Kyiv was hit with the largest drone attack of the war, injuring at least 23 people and damaging buildings. Russia launched 539 drones and 11 missiles, with attacks intensifying in recent weeks and causing widespread damage across the city.

Russia hits Kyiv with largest drone attack after Trump-Putin call
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Reuters
12 hours ago
Russia hits Kyiv with largest drone attack after Trump-Putin call

Ukrainian President Zelensky described the attack as deliberately massive and cynical, calling for increased pressure on Russia. Dutch and German intelligence agencies reported evidence of Russian use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine.

Ukraine will do 'anything' to advance EU accession talks: Zelenskyy
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Euronews
16 hours ago
Ukraine will do 'anything' to advance EU accession talks: Zelenskyy

Ukraine is pushing to advance EU accession talks as Russia intensifies its attacks and the U.S. pauses some promised weapons. President Zelensky urged the EU to increase investment in Ukraine's defense industry.

Ukrainian F-16 pilot's death shows perils of air defense, commander says
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Reuters
16 hours ago
Ukrainian F-16 pilot's death shows perils of air defense, commander says

The death of an experienced F-16 pilot after shooting down seven Russian drones highlights the increasing risks faced by Ukrainian pilots due to shortages of advanced air defense systems. The warning comes as the supply of critical arms, including F-16 missiles, has been paused.

U.S. pauses military aid to Ukraine over depleted weapons stockpile
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Africanews
1 day ago
U.S. pauses military aid to Ukraine over depleted weapons stockpile

The United States has paused part of its military aid to Ukraine due to concerns over dwindling weapons stockpiles, following a Pentagon review. Ukrainian officials have called for the resumption of critical air defense deliveries.

U.S. to hold back some weapons shipments to Ukraine
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CBS News
2 days ago
U.S. to hold back some weapons shipments to Ukraine

Officials in Kyiv warn that the U.S. decision to hold back some weapons shipments could invite more Russian aggression. The Pentagon stated the pause is part of a larger assessment of weapons shipments and stockpiles, affecting multiple countries.

U.S. slows missile shipments to Ukraine over low stockpiles
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Reuters
2 days ago
U.S. slows missile shipments to Ukraine over low stockpiles

The Pentagon has halted some shipments of air defense missiles and other precision munitions to Ukraine due to low U.S. stockpiles. This comes as Russia intensifies air attacks on Ukrainian cities, causing widespread damage and civilian casualties.

Video shows Ukrainian strike on Russian missile facility
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CNN
3 days ago
Video shows Ukrainian strike on Russian missile facility

Ukraine struck a Russian missile factory deep inside Russia, demonstrating its capacity to reach targets far from the front lines. The attack killed three people and injured at least 35, with the plant involved in producing missiles and drones used by Russian forces.

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