Thousands of newly mobilised Russian soldiers 'poorly equipped', MOD says
Open source images suggest they have been issued with rifles of a kind introduced towards the middle of the last century.
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Ukraine Barrage of Russian strikes on key infrastructure, Ukraine officials say
Critical infrastructure objects were also hit in the Cherkasy region of Kyiv, and explosions were reported in other regions of Ukraine.
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Russia Ukraine: Russia's Wagner Group recruiting those 'suffering from serious diseases'
The MOD said the group was now recruiting convicts "suffering from serious diseases including HIV and hepatitis C".
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Russia Russia 'moving injured troops out of hospitals in Kherson region' and cancels UN-brokered Ukraine export deal
It comes as Ukraine's forces fight to retake the province that was overrun early in the war.
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Ukraine US sends additional $275m in military aid to Ukraine
The US Secretary of State said the country was also working to supply Ukraine with more air defence capabilities.
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Ukraine Putin says he won't use nuclear weapons in Ukraine as Zelensky recalls country's fight against Nazis
Putin said there is "no point" in using nuclear weapons in Ukraine, for "neither political, nor military" gain.
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Ukraine Russia swapping new conscripts with experienced troops on the Kherson frontline
"The Russians continue to hold ground when it doesn't make any sense for them to," an urban war expert said.
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Ukraine Australia set to join international effort training Ukrainian troops
The Defence Secretary welcomed the announcement, with Australia joining eight other countries helping to train Ukrainian troops.
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Russia Russia and NATO hold nuclear drills as Putin repeats 'dirty bomb' claim
It was the first time Mr Putin himself made the dirty bomb allegation, which his officials have been repeating since last week.
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Russia Ukraine: Russia increase role of regional officials to 'deflect public criticism' from Putin, MOD says
In an update on Twitter, the MOD said this will make it harder for Moscow to "insulate Russian society" from the invasion of Ukraine.
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Ukraine Ukraine: Jaw-dropping cockpit footage of helicopter flying extremely low along highway
It follows the original viral video filmed from a car narrowly missed by a helicopter trying to remain undetected by Russian radar.
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Nuclear What is a 'dirty bomb' that Russia is accusing Ukraine of readying?
"This is simply Russian scare tactics reflecting weakness on the conventional battlefield," according to a nuclear weapons expert.
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Ukraine Why the US is considering sending Vietnam-era missile system to Ukraine
Capable of flying up to 65,000ft, reaching speeds of Mach 2.4, the long-range surface-to-air missile has a range of 45 to 50km.
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Ukraine Sunak tells Zelensky UK support for Ukraine is 'as strong as ever'
The two leaders spoke on the phone for the first time since Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister.
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Ukraine Ukraine: Only Russia would benefit from blowing up Nova Kakhovka dam, expert says
Ukraine is "in the position to keep that offensive going, keep wearing down the Russians", according to a military expert.
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Russia Russia has lost at least 23 Ka-52 attack helicopters since invasion, UK says
Russia has likely lost the aircraft "from Ukrainian man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS)", the UK's Ministry of Defence says.