Russian claims of severe mud slowing Ukraine's counter-offensive exaggerated, intelligence reports suggest
The MOD said the move was likely aimed at 'undermining Ukraine's supporters, in light of an anticipated Ukrainian counter-offensive'.
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Ukraine Watch: Ukraine releases footage showing its soldiers fighting Russian forces in Bakhmut
MOD intelligence said that there is a 'realistic possibility' Russia reduced troop numbers around Donetsk city to focus on Bakhmut.
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Politics MOD equipment plan 'out of date and fails to reflect lessons from Ukraine', MPs say
The Ministry of Defence says it does not 'recognise the broken procurement system painted by this report' from the Public Accounts Committee ...
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Ukraine UK: Realistic possibility Russia is redeploying troops to Bakhmut
Heavy fighting has also continued along the Donbas front line, according to the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) latest intelligence update.
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Aircraft Final nine Slovak MiG-29 fighter jets arrive in Ukraine to help battle against Russia
The Minister of Defense of the Slovak Republic announced that a total of 13 MiG-29 fighters have been donated to Ukraine.
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Technology Can Ukraine keep off-the-shelf drones in the fight against Russia?
Reports from the frontline suggest Russian countermeasures are making Ukrainian drones less effective.
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Ukraine Mine-related civilian casualties continue to be reported 'daily' in Ukraine
According to the MOD, the most affected areas are the Kherson and Kharkiv oblasts, areas Russia has previously occupied.
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Ukraine Is Ukraine ready for a spring offensive?
Many experts are convinced that Ukraine's expected spring counter-offensive is on the horizon.
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Weapons and Kit PM M1910: The pre WW1-era machine gun being used by Ukrainian troops
The PM M1910 is the world's longest-serving machine gun and, despite its bulk and weight, is being used effectively by Ukrainian forces.
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Ukraine Russia re-energises its assault on Bakhmut as co-operation with Wagner Group improves, UK says
Ukrainian troops still hold the western districts of the town but have been subjected to intense Russian artillery fire, the MOD says.
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Russia Victory Day military parades cancelled in several Russian regions bordering Ukraine, UK says
Some cities are cancelling the event and some are going ahead, leaving a "sensitive communications challenge" for the Kremlin, the MOD says.
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Politics Truss: Weakness for Macron to seek China's help in ending Ukraine conflict
The former Prime Minister was speaking in the US and delivering the Margaret Thatcher Lecture for the think tank Heritage Foundation.
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Politics Ukraine war, China threat and cyber attacks: What are the priorities for new GCHQ chief?
Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the threat posed by China and cyber attacks will all be high on a complex to-do list for the new director.
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Russia Russia has sent 'heavy flamethrower' rocket systems to its airborne forces, reports suggest
The MOD describes the thermobaric multiple launch rocket systems as "highly destructive".
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Ukraine Russians regain momentum in battle for Bakhmut, latest intelligence suggests
The Ministry of Defence says Russian troops have likely advanced into the town centre and have seized the west bank of the Bakhmutka River.
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Ukraine From the trenches: Ukrainian soldiers offer insight into daily defence against Russian attacks
Ukrainian military commanders say their own counter-offensive, backed by Western tanks and other military hardware is not far off.