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New nighttime attack on Ukraine – several killed

For the second night in a row, Russian attacks have threatened large parts of Ukraine. In several places, people are being dug out of the rubble of their homes.
New nighttime attack on Ukraine – several killed

Germany donates mpox vaccines to Africa

Germany is donating 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine to countries in Africa that have seen an increase in the number of cases. .
Germany donates mpox vaccines to Africa

Claims control over small town New York

Russia's military claims to have taken control of the small town of New York, on the heavily contested front in eastern Ukraine. The Defense Ministry in Moscow announces that Russian forces have taken control of "the strategically important logistics hub Novgorodskoje", using a name given to the town during the Soviet era.
Claims control over small town New York

Free to use Western weapons in Russia

Ukraine has full right to attack within Russia, even with weapons from Finland and other Western powers, according to new signals. And important allies got wind of Ukraine's surprise offensive in advance, despite earlier assurances, says President Zelensky's spokesperson.
Free to use Western weapons in Russia

Politician's assassin free to fight against Ukraine

Almost ten years ago, one of Vladimir Putin's most prominent critics, opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, was shot dead on a bridge near the Kremlin in Moscow. This spring, one of the five convicted of the murder, Tamerlan Eskertjanov, was released after signing a contract to participate in the war against Ukraine, writes [Expressen](https://www.
Politician's assassin free to fight against Ukraine

USA: The Mastermind Behind 9/11 to Plead Guilty

The man accused of being the mastermind behind al-Qaeda's terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, has agreed to plead guilty following an agreement with the US. This is reported by the Defense Department in Washington.
USA: The Mastermind Behind 9/11 to Plead Guilty

Fragment of Russian drone found in Romania

In the NATO country Romania, fragments of Russian drones have been found, confirms the Romanian Defense Department, writes Reuters. The finds have been made in the countryside near the Danube River, which borders Ukraine.
Fragment of Russian drone found in Romania

Multiple deaths in helicopter crash in Russia

A Russian military helicopter has crashed in southwestern Russia, reports Russian news agencies. The crew died in the crash, which according to the state-controlled news agency Interfax was caused by a technical fault.
Multiple deaths in helicopter crash in Russia

Russia: Two Ukrainian Villages Captured

The Russian Defense Ministry reports that two villages along the front line in Ukraine have been captured. It concerns the village of Andrijivka in the Luhansk region and Pisjtjane in the Kharkiv region.
Russia: Two Ukrainian Villages Captured

Russia and Ukraine exchange 190 prisoners

Russia and Ukraine release 95 prisoners of war each, announces the Russian Defense Ministry and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj. 95 Russian military personnel have returned and 95 Ukrainian soldiers have been released in return as a result of a negotiation process, announces the ministry in a post on Telegram.
Russia and Ukraine exchange 190 prisoners

South Korea: North Korea lays mines along the border

North Korea has placed large quantities of new landmines along the border to South Korea, according to the South Korean defense department. On at least ten occasions, the mines have reportedly exploded and injured North Korean soldiers.
South Korea: North Korea lays mines along the border

Russian losses: 70,000 soldiers

Russia has lost more than 70,000 soldiers in Ukraine during May and June, according to the British Ministry of Defence's daily update, [reports Politico](https://www. politico.
Russian losses: 70,000 soldiers

Russia: Reduce the Risk of Escalation

Russia's Defense Minister Andrej Belousov and his American counterpart Lloyd Austin have spoken by phone about reducing the risk of a "possible escalation", according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The conversation took place at the initiative of Moscow.
Russia: Reduce the Risk of Escalation

China and Russia in joint military exercise

China is conducting a military exercise together with Russia along China's southern coast, according to the Defense Department in Beijing. The exercise is said to have started early in July and will continue until mid-month.
China and Russia in joint military exercise

Swedish military to train in New York

Swedish military to train with national guard in the state of New York, [reports Sveriges Radio's Ekot](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/svenska-militarer-ska-ova-med-nationalgardet-i-new-york).
Swedish military to train in New York

Ukraine confirms: Retreat from strategic city

Ukraine confirms that the country's forces have withdrawn from parts of the strategically important city of Tchasiv Yar in eastern Ukraine. .
Ukraine confirms: Retreat from strategic city

Russia: We Have Destroyed Ukrainian Fighter Jets

Russia has destroyed five Ukrainian fighter jets of the type SU-27 and damaged two more in a missile attack against a military airbase in the Poltava region of Ukraine. This is reported by the Russian Defense Ministry.
Russia: We Have Destroyed Ukrainian Fighter Jets

Deadly Russian attack on post office in Ukraine

One person is reported to be dead and several injured in a Russian attack on a post office in Ukrainian Kharkiv, according to local authorities. At the same time, Russian forces continue to claim advances along the front line in Ukraine.
Deadly Russian attack on post office in Ukraine

Denmark: Has No Medium-Range Robots in the Country

The Danish Defense Ministry rejects Russian President Vladimir Putin's claim that the USA has sent medium-range missiles to Denmark for exercises. .
Denmark: Has No Medium-Range Robots in the Country

Zelensky develops "comprehensive plan" for ending the war

Ukraine's president says he is developing a "comprehensive plan" for how Kiev believes the war with Russia should be ended. In Ukrainian Donetsk, however, Russia claims new successes.
Zelensky develops "comprehensive plan" for ending the war

Kiev: Russian Ammunition Depot Hit

Ukraine claims to have attacked a military depot in Russian Voronezh. The statement from Kiev comes after the governor of the Russian border region earlier reported on explosions.
Kiev: Russian Ammunition Depot Hit

Russia warns USA of consequences after attack on Crimea

Russia warns USA of "consequences" after a Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea on Sunday. The attack was carried out, according to the Russian authorities, with American Atacms drones.
Russia warns USA of consequences after attack on Crimea

Russia: USA responsible for Crimea attack

At least three people were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea, according to the Russian administration on the annexed peninsula. According to Russia, American weapons were used, which makes them see the USA as responsible for the attack.
Russia: USA responsible for Crimea attack

New Large-Scale Attack on Ukraine's Power Grid

Russia carried out another extensive attack on Ukraine's power grid overnight on Saturday, according to both Ukrainian and Russian sources. At least two people were killed in Kharkiv by Russian shelling during the day.
New Large-Scale Attack on Ukraine's Power Grid
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