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Ukrainian Forces Capture Nigerian Man Fighting In Russian Military
Sahara Reporters
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The Ukrainian forces have captured a Nigerian man, Kehinde Oluwagbemileke, who was fighting for the Russian military in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. Oluwagbemileke was arrested by the Freedom of Russia Legion, a unit composed of...
Pivnenko, US General Discuss Boosting Ukraine's National Guard
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) According to Ukrinform, the meeting was reported on the National Guard's official website . During the meeting with representatives of the U.S. Embassy's Defense Attache Office, General Nicholson was formally introduced in his...
Ukraine forces capture Nigerian fighting for Russia
Tribune Online
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July 5, 2025
Ukrainian forces have captured a Nigerian national, Kehinde Oluwagbemileke, who was reportedly fighting for the Russian military in the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to Ukraine’s “I Want to Live” project, Oluwagbemileke was apprehended by the...
Russia launches one of its largest attacks against Ukraine
NHK
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Russia has carried out one of its largest attacks against Ukraine amid concerns over Ukraine's air-defense capabilities after the United States halted some weapons shipments. The Ukrainian Air Force said the overnight attack through Friday mainly...
Russia launches airstrikes on Ukraine after raids
Awaz The Voice
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July 5, 2025
Moscow The Defense Ministry in Moscow has said that the Russian military has carried out a series of strikes on Ukrainian military-related targets in response to "terrorist" raids by Kiev deep into Russia, RT reported. In a statement on Friday,...
Ukraine says it struck Russian airbase as Russia sent hundreds of drones into Ukraine
ABC News - New York
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July 5, 2025
KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukraine said it struck a Russian airbase on Saturday, while Russia continued to pound Ukraine with hundreds of drones overnight as part of a stepped-up bombing campaign that has further dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts...
Ukraine hits Russian airfield day after mass wave of strikes
Deutsche Welle
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July 5, 2025
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NATO calls for US ‘flexibility’ on Ukraine aid as Washington halts deliveries
Iran Front Page
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July 5, 2025
The Pentagon’s decision to halt transfers of artillery rounds and air defense systems coincides with a significant escalation in Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, exposing critical vulnerabilities in Ukraine’s air defense capabilities as...
Kyiv hits Russian air base as drones pound Ukraine
Nyngan Observer
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July 5, 2025
The two leaders discussed how Ukrainian air defences might be strengthened, possible joint weapons production between the US and Ukraine, and broader US-led efforts to end the war with Russia, according to a statement by Zelenksiy.
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralize 292 out of 322 enemy drones overnight
Ukrinform
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Ukraine's air defense forces have neutralized 292 out of 322 drones launched by Russia since the evening of July 4. According to Ukrinform, the Ukrainian Air Force reported this on Telegram. Starting at 20:00 on Friday, July 4, Russia launched 322...
Germany Considering Buying US Air Defense Systems for Ukraine
The Defense Post
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July 5, 2025
Germany was exploring the possibility of purchasing more Patriot air defense systems from the United States for Ukraine, a government spokesman said Friday, as Russia intensifies its aerial attacks. Asked to comment on reports that the government...
Trump: Putin wants to ‘just keep killing’, Ukraine needs Patriot missiles for defence
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 5, 2025
US President Donald Trump said Ukraine would need Patriot missiles for its defenses, after speaking with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday, and voiced frustration over Russian President Vladimir Putin's failure to end the fighting. Trump...
Kyiv hits Russian airbase after Moscow pounds Ukraine with hundreds of drones
Dudley News
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Ukraine’s military General Staff said Ukrainian forces had struck the Borisoglebsk airbase in Russia’s Voronezh region, describing it as the “home base” of Russia’s Su-34, Su-35S and Su-30SM fighter jets. Writing on Facebook, the General Staff...
Ukrainian Doc ‘Divia,’ Scored by Grammy-Winning Sam Slater, Takes on the Destruction of War – in the ‘Koyaanisqatsi’ Way
Variety
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July 5, 2025
In 1982, a wordless documentary by Godfrey Reggio, featuring music by Philip Glass, took the world by storm. Over 40 years later, it’s still not forgotten – certainly not by Ukrainian director Dmytro Hreshko, now behind “Divia.” “When I first met...
Trump Backs Patriot Missiles For Ukraine, Blasts Putin Over Ongoing War
StratNews Global
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July 5, 2025
Home Russia Trump Backs Patriot Missiles For Ukraine, Blasts Putin Over Ongoing War Zelenskyy said he agreed with Trump to boost Kyiv’s air defence capability amid rising Russian attacks, discussing joint production, purchases, and defence...
Germany to Buy More US Air Defence Systems for Ukraine
News Central TV
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July 5, 2025
Germany is reportedly considering acquiring more Patriot air defence systems from the United States to bolster Ukraine’s defences following escalating Russian aerial assaults, a government spokesperson confirmed on Friday. When questioned about...
Kyiv Attack July 4: Two Dead, 26 Injured Amid City Damage
Mezha
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July 5, 2025
As a result of a large-scale attack by Russian forces on Kyiv on July 4, the death toll has risen to two. Today, one of the injured, who was in critical condition, died in the hospital. This was reported by Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv....
Ukrainian Air Defense Shoots Down 292 Drones in Major July 4-5 Attack
Mezha
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July 5, 2025
On the night of July 5, Ukrainian air defense forces successfully neutralized 292 out of 322 drones used in an attack on the country by Russian troops. This information was released by the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the morning...
Rutte hopes for US "flexibility" so that Ukraine has weapons
Interfax Ukraine
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July 5, 2025
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed hope for US "flexibility" so that Ukraine has resources for self-defense, Bloomberg reports. He said that the US should be convinced of its reserves, but at the same time know that Ukraine is also...
Ukraine says it struck a Russian air base as Russia sent hundreds of drones into Ukraine
WSOC 9 - North Carolina
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July 5, 2025
LONDON — (AP) — Ukraine said it struck a Russian air base on Saturday, while Russia continued to pound Ukraine with hundreds of drones overnight as part of a stepped-up bombing campaign that has dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end...