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@MoscowTimes: #OpEd Western analysts have been too quick to say Wagner’s defeat means that Russia’s practice of exporting mercenaries to Africa has been a failure, writes John Lechner.



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War latest: Kyiv destroys key Russian bridge as Moscow redeploys troops in defence


Volodymyr Zelensky said his troops have full control of the Russian town of Sudzha as the offensive into Kursk moves forward

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ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, Map and Update August 16, 2024


War in Ukraine – Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on August 16, 2024

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@DefenceU: “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” Albert Schweitzer The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 17, 2024. https://t.co/cci0Onj8Vi



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Kursk could hasten Russia’s post-Putin political succession


The Ukrainian operation in Russia’s Kursk region began in late July with several days of airstrikes before Kiev’s ground forces quickly advanced several

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@KyivIndependent: ⚡️Explosions reported near Kyiv. Explosions were heard outside Kyiv the morning of Aug. 17, according to Suspilne. The report followed an aerial alert issued by Ukraine’s Air Force.



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@KyivIndependent: ⚡️Explosions reported near Kyiv. Explosions were heard outside Kyiv the morning of Aug. 17, according to Suspilne. The report followed an aerial alert issued by Ukraine’s Air Force.



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@KyivIndependent: ⚡️Russia not ready for Kursk Oblast counteroffensive, Estonian official says. “There are no indications yet that the Russian Armed Forces have enough forces and areas to deploy such significant actions,” Lieutenant Colonel Mattias Puusepp said.



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@KyivIndependent: ⚡️Russia not ready for Kursk Oblast counteroffensive, Estonian official says. “There are no indications yet that the Russian Armed Forces have enough forces and areas to deploy such significant actions,” Lieutenant Colonel Mattias Puusepp said. kyivindependent.com/russia-not-rea…



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Russia not ready for Kursk Oblast counteroffensive, Estonian official says


“According to Russian social media reports, the Russian Armed Forces are expected to launch a counteroffensive soon. However, there are no indications yet that the Russian Armed Forces have enough forces and areas to deploy such significant actions.”