Russia appears to be creating a 'buffer zone' to stop Ukraine raiding Russian towns, experts say

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Two Russian soldiers standing by burned-out cars in Belgorod following fresh aerial attacks
Russian soldiers standing by burned-out cars in Belgorod following aerial attacks on March 22, 2024.

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NATO member Estonia is 'seriously' discussing sending troops to fill non-combat roles in Ukraine, security advisor says

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A soldier kneels in the snow in the forest next to a British Challenger 2 main battle tank (front) during a NATO exercise in Estonia.
A soldier kneels in the snow in the forest next to a British Challenger 2 main battle tank (front) during a NATO exercise in Estonia.

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Russia is exploiting Ukraine's lack of manpower to thin out the front line and seek a breakthrough, military expert says

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A Ukrainian gunner firing at a Russian position with BM 21
A Ukrainian BM 21 "Grad" MLRS firing at a Russian position near the town of Kupyansk, Kharkiv, on April 18, 2024.

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Ukraine's air defenses are struggling and shot down just 30% of Russian missiles last month, report says

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A Patriot air missile system fire-tested at a naval base in San Antonio, Philippines
A Patriot air missile system being tested at a naval base in San Antonio, Philippines, on April 25, 2023.

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Putin's latest political move shows Russia's wartime economy is here to stay

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Andrey Belousov in 2017.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Andrey Belousov in 2017.

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A Ukrainian recon commander in Kharkiv said its first line of defense was missing, in a 'betrayal' that allowed Russian troops to just walk in

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Volunteers, together with the police, inspect the site of the explosion and remove sharp objects from the road on May 12, 2024 in Vovchansk Kharkiv Region, Ukraine.
Volunteers, together with the police, inspect the site of the explosion and remove sharp objects from the road on May 12, 2024 in Vovchansk Kharkiv Region, Ukraine.

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A Ukrainian captain says his unit shot down every drone it met despite having 'antiquated' guns

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Ukrainian soldiers operating a drone during training of the 22nd brigade in Donetsk oblast, Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers of the 22nd brigade operating a drone during training in Donetsk, Ukraine, May 3, 2024.

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Ukraine lawmakers just passed a bill that'll allow the country to mimic Russia's tactic of drafting convicts to fight in the war

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Ukrainian soldiers.
Ukrainian soldiers.

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A Ukrainian tank crew said the Abrams tank is as easy to drive as a scooter and that they learned how to operate its weapons in 1 week

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A US-made M1A1 Abrams tank, mounted with a mine roller,
A US-made M1A1 Abrams tank, mounted with a mine roller, pictured in Grafenwoehr, Germany.

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A Ukrainian tank crew says the Abrams is still being used on the front lines, but isn't finding 'tank-on-tank' battles where it has the edge

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A side profile view of an M1 Abrams Tank.
A real M1 Abrams tank in the field in Ukraine.

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