MOD: Russia is using controversial butterfly mines in Ukraine
They were widely used by Soviet forces in Afghanistan where they maimed large numbers of children who mistook them for toys.
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Russia Smoke cloud shows attack on Russian air base in Crimea, authorities say
Witnesses say they heard explosions near Saky Air Base in the annexed Crimean Peninsula, where one person reportedly died.
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Ukraine Ukraine: Russia advances only 10km in Donbas region, MOD says
Russia has continued attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donetsk and reinforced defences in Southern Ukraine.
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USA US pledges extra $1bn of arms to Ukraine
The pledge comes as analysts warn that Russian forces were moving to the southern port cities to prevent a Ukrainian counter-offensive.
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Ukraine Ukraine calls for more 'game-changer' HIMARS weapons to hit Russia
Ukrainian forces are preparing for a possible counter attack in the south of the country.
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Ukraine Injured Ukrainian military personnel prepare for the Warrior Games in Brighton
"We can show the world Ukraine is unstoppable and unbreakable", said National Guard of Ukraine Major Yerhen Zhar.
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Ukraine Is Russia trying to scare west into believing nuclear disaster could happen in Ukraine?
A prominent think tank believes Putin's forces are using a nuclear power plant to 'degrade western will' to provide support.
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Opinion Lima Charlie: How has the Ukraine war affected how NATO protects its member states?
The invasion of Ukraine has re-energised NATO as a concept and reunited member states.
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Ukraine Ukrainian forces dig in for Russian assault on eastern city
Members of the Dnipro-1 Regiment are fortifying their positions around Sloviansk.
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Ukraine US says Russia trying to fabricate evidence in prisoner-of-war deaths
US intelligence officials claim Russia is looking to plant false evidence to frame Ukrainian forces for the attack.
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Cyber The cyber lessons from Ukraine
In a war of tanks and artillery, how well have the newest warfare strategies been used?
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Ukraine Why is Ukrainian port city of Kherson so important?
The city was captured by the Russians in early March, not long into the invasion, and has been a focus for the Ukrainians.
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Ukraine Three Britons accused of being mercenaries in Ukraine to stand trial in Russian proxy court
Prosecutors allege they were members of the Azov battalion and other military units captured in Mariupol.
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Weapons and Kit What is the Pion artillery weapon used in Ukraine?
The tracked heavy gun is used by both sides and has a range of 37.5km.
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Ukraine Royal Marines deployed to guard British Embassy in Ukraine, reports suggest
It is reportedly in response to fears that UK diplomats could be targeted by Russian special forces.
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Russia Drone explosion hits Russia's Black Sea Fleet HQ, cancelling Navy Day holiday
The explosion in the city of Sevastopol caused the cancellation of observances of Russia's Navy Day holiday.