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world1d ago

Russian drone strike hits a passenger train in Kharkiv region, killing at least five people.
Ukraine reports the train carriage carried nearly 200 passengers.
President Zelenskyy calls the attack terrorism with no military justification.
Ukraine says the strikes undermine ongoing peace diplomacy and efforts by partners.
The attack followed recent drone strikes on the southern city of Odesa.
Ukraine reports power outages for hundreds of thousands amid freezing conditions.
Energy infrastructure has been targeted, worsening winter hardships.
Peace talks had been held days prior to the latest strike.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reported the train strike details on social media.

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world1d ago

Odesa remains a key target as Russia continues long-range strikes from land and sea on the Black Sea port city.
Kyiv says Moscow aims to cut off Ukraine’s access to the sea by targeting Odesa’s ports and maritime routes.
Residents report freezing conditions and power outages as energy infrastructure is repeatedly hit.
Officials describe a ‘grey zone’ at sea, with limited movement for Russian warships and contested airspace over large areas.
Ukraine stresses the Black Sea’s strategic importance for energy and agriculture exports.
Local officials warn that a potential order to seize Odesa would mark a major battlefield shift.
Ukrainian authorities report a pattern of daily Shahed drone attacks aimed at morale and energy networks.
Local education and civilian sites have been damaged, hindering rebuilding efforts.
Officials express concern over imminent threats, while Ukraine highlights the sea as both a lifeline and vulnerability.
The conflict in Odesa reflects broader Russian aims to control maritime routes and pressure Ukraine.

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world17h ago

Russian forces have begun withdrawing from positions in northeast Syria near Qamishli, with sections of the base evacuated.
SDF fighters reported the Russians had started moving equipment out over the past five to six days.
UN officials confirmed a humanitarian convoy reached Qamishli as the withdrawal progressed.
Russia has kept a presence at air and naval bases on the Syrian coast while forging pragmatic ties with Damascus.
Analysts note the withdrawal follows Moscow’s broader alignment with Syria’s new central government established after late-2024 changes.
Ceasefire extensions are in place as negotiations continue over a broader security arrangement in the region.
The Qamishli base near the airport is among facilities watched by SDF fighters guarding Russian movements.
No official Russian statement had been made about the withdrawal as of the report.
Experts say Moscow aims to maintain influence through select bases while partnering with Damascus.
The story highlights ongoing challenges including prisoner transfers and UN aid amid shifting control.

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world13h ago

CSIS reports Russian offensives in Ukraine since 2024 progressed at 15 to 70 meters per day, the slowest pace in modern warfare.
The CSIS study characterizes the war as attrition, with heavy losses for limited territorial gains.
Russia’s economic strains and technological lag are highlighted as long-term costs of the war.
Russia’s front-line gains remain modest despite sustained fighting in eastern Ukraine.
Russia’s territorial gains in 2024–25 remained under 1.5% of Ukraine, with control concentrated in Crimea and parts of Donetsk and Luhansk.
The war’s broader sustainability depends on Russia’s ties with China for trade and technology.
Ukraine has conducted successful counteroffensives, retaking territory through persistent efforts.
The CSIS assessment emphasizes that Moscow’s battlefield performance does not match its ambitions.
The report highlights Starlink-enabled drones as a notable part of Russia’s evolving tactics.
Estimates show Russia captured about 0.6% of Ukraine in 2024 and 0.8% in 2025, with modest overall gains.
Overall, CSIS portrays the war as prolonged and costly without a rapid path to victory for Russia.

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