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August 19, 2024 at 11:34 PM
Ukraine strikes deep inside Russia; 3rd bridge attacked in Kursk region
Ukrainian special forces released new video, claiming it shows troops engaged in fierce gunbattles inside Russia. Ukraine claims troops have seized over 480 square miles to build a buffer zone.
August 19, 2024 at 11:34 PM
August 19, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Belarus sends more troops and aircraft to its border with Ukraine
Belarus has deployed aircraft and air defense troops to its border with Ukraine, a day after President Alexander Lukashenko announced he would station almost a third of the country’s military along the frontier
August 19, 2024 at 6:54 PM
August 19, 2024 at 5:56 PM
WHO records 1,940 attacks on health care in Ukraine since war with Russia began
The WHO said Monday that Ukraine has seen 1,940 confirmed health care attacks since the war with Russia began, the most ever recorded in a humanitarian emergency.
August 19, 2024 at 5:56 PM
August 19, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Former Russian prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza adjusting to his newfound freedom
Kara-Murza was sentenced in Russian court to 25 years in prison for allegedly spreading false information about Russia's military, but was freed in a prisoner swap made by the Biden administration.
August 19, 2024 at 4:57 PM
August 19, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Ukrainian forces strike 3rd key bridge in Russia, military bloggers say
Ukraine attacked the last remaining bridge over a key Russian river, effectively cutting off supplies to what's thought to be hundreds more Russian troops, analysts and Russian military bloggers said.
August 19, 2024 at 2:20 PM
August 19, 2024 at 1:17 PM
Ukraine reportedly destroys 3rd key bridge, threatening to cut off Russian troops
The Ukrainian military demolished another bridge critically important for supplying Russian troops, the Air Force said Sunday.
August 19, 2024 at 1:17 PM
August 19, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Russian supply bridges destroyed by Ukraine amid Kursk incursion, Kyiv says
The Ukrainian military demolished another bridge critically important for supplying Russian troops, the Air Force said Sunday.
August 19, 2024 at 1:16 PM
August 19, 2024 at 2:01 AM
Ukrainian forces strengthen their position inside Russia
Ukrainian forces blew up a second bridge inside Russia amid Ukraine’s surprise incursion that began nearly two weeks ago. ABC News' Patrick Reevell reports from Kyiv.
August 19, 2024 at 2:01 AM
August 18, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Volcano erupts after powerful earthquake in Russia's Far East and scientists warn of a stronger one
One of Russia’s most active volcanoes has erupted, spewing plumes of ash 3 miles into the sky over the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula and briefly triggering a “code red” warning for aircraft
August 18, 2024 at 5:42 PM
August 18, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Volcano erupts after powerful earthquake in Russia's Far East and scientists warn of a stronger one
One of Russia’s most active volcanoes has erupted, spewing plumes of ash 3 miles into the sky over the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula and briefly triggering a “code red” warning for aircraft
August 18, 2024 at 5:42 PM
August 18, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Ukrainian air force reports of destroying a 2nd bridge in Kursk region
Ukraine continues its incursion in Russia’s Kursk region as Ukrainian officials report destroying a second bridge critical for supplying Russian troops.
August 18, 2024 at 4:25 PM
August 18, 2024 at 1:28 AM
President Zelenskyy says Ukrainian troops are strengthening positions in Russia
The suprise assault into Russia is nearly two weeks old. Ukrainian forces have posted images of a bridge they claim to have blown up cutting off several villages.
August 18, 2024 at 1:28 AM
August 17, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Chechen warlord invites Musk to Russia after he's filmed driving machine-gun mounted Cybertruck
Chechnya President Ramzan Kadyrov has invited Tesla CEO Elon Musk to Russia after being filmed behind the wheel of one of the company’s Cybertrucks mounted with a machine gun
August 17, 2024 at 8:30 PM
August 17, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Ukraine forces advance further inside Russia
Ukranian forces cross further into Russian territory as Russia closes in on a key Ukranian city.
August 17, 2024 at 5:59 PM
August 17, 2024 at 1:26 AM
Ukraine says offensive is meant to push Russia into peace talks
An aide of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine won’t permanently occupy territory it’s taken. However, as Ukraine pushes deeper into Russian territory, it’s losing ground in its own country.
August 17, 2024 at 1:26 AM
August 16, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Ukraine continues cross-border operations
Ukranian military officials say that they are setting up an administrative office in the Kursk region of Russia to “maintain law and order” in the area.
August 16, 2024 at 4:11 PM
August 16, 2024 at 1:01 AM
Ukraine says it now controls over 80 Russian settlements, including town of Sudzha
Ukraine now controls over 80 Russian settlements, including the town of Sudzha, since launching its incursion into the Kursk region last week, Ukrainian officials said.
August 16, 2024 at 1:01 AM
August 15, 2024 at 10:22 PM
Freed American Paul Whelan is wearing Biden’s flag pin every day, his lawyer says
“He’s doing as well as can be expected,” his attorney tells ABC News.
August 15, 2024 at 10:22 PM
August 15, 2024 at 9:11 PM
American-Russian ballerina heading to a Russian penal colony
Boyfriend of ballerina Ksenia Karelina speaks out after she is sentenced to 12 years in prison for allegedly organizing fundraisers for Ukraine's military and attending pro-Ukraine rallies.
August 15, 2024 at 9:11 PM
August 15, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Russian court sentences American Ksenia Karelina, former ballerina, to 12 years
A former ballerina who lives in California, Ksenia Karelina, was arrested in January and charged with treason, according to Russian state media and the court.
August 15, 2024 at 8:13 PM
August 15, 2024 at 1:44 PM
2 regions in Russia under federal state of emergency
The surprise Ukrainian attack inside Russia is forcing the evacuations of 200,000 Russians as Ukrainian forces have now captured nearly 400 square miles of territory in the Kursk region.
August 15, 2024 at 1:44 PM
August 15, 2024 at 1:39 PM
2 Americans sentenced to prison in Russia
A Russian court sentenced dual Russian-American citizen and former ballerina Ksenia Karelina to 12 years in prison for high treason while Josef Tater faces five years for hooliganism at a Moscow hotel.
August 15, 2024 at 1:39 PM
August 14, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Nearly 200,000 Russians being evacuated after massive Ukrainian attack
The overnight strikes marked the biggest combined attack on Russia's air force infrastructure since the start of the full-scale war, Ukrainian sources said.
August 14, 2024 at 9:22 PM
August 14, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Poland charges man with spying for Russia after freeing him in swap
Polish prosecutors say they have formally indicted a Russian-Spanish man of espionage
August 14, 2024 at 8:38 PM
August 14, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Russian region declares state of emergency as Ukraine offensive continues
Overnight, the governor of the border region of Belgorod called the situation “very difficult” following attacks by Ukrainian forces.
August 14, 2024 at 1:51 PM
August 14, 2024 at 12:33 AM
Ukraine trying to push deeper into Russia, as advance appears slowed
Russia’s Defense Ministry and pro-Kremlin military bloggers reported Tuesday that Ukrainian forces again launched multiple attempts to break through defensive lines.
August 14, 2024 at 12:33 AM
August 13, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Ukraine forces advance deeper into Russia’s Kursk region
General Robert Abrams joins ABC News to talk the significance of Ukrainian forces occupying Russian territory.
August 13, 2024 at 9:50 PM
August 13, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Ukrainian forces occupy some Russian territory
Retired U.S. Gen. Robert Abrams breaks down Ukraine’s push into Russia and how it might help with potential negotiations.
August 13, 2024 at 4:01 PM
August 13, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Ukraine expands offensive inside Russia
ABC News’ Ian Pannell reports after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed a military offensive is underway 18 miles inside of Russia.
August 13, 2024 at 2:54 PM
August 13, 2024 at 6:54 AM
Russians urged to flee Ukraine's cross-border attack as Kremlin scrambles to respond
Ukraine’s top military commander says his forces now control 1,000 square kilometers, or 386 square miles, of Russia’s neighboring Kursk region
August 13, 2024 at 6:54 AM
August 13, 2024 at 12:17 AM
Ukraine captures 28 settlements in incursion as Russian residents ordered to evacuate
Ukrainian troops have captured 28 settlements in Russia's Kursk region, as thousands of residents have been ordered to evacuate, Russian officials said.
August 13, 2024 at 12:17 AM
August 12, 2024 at 10:13 AM
Zelenskyy acknowledges push into Russia to put 'pressure on the aggressor'
The Ukrainian military was progressing in its campaign "to push the war out into the aggressor's territory," President Zelenskyy said late Saturday in his daily address.
August 12, 2024 at 10:13 AM
August 12, 2024 at 1:02 AM
Ukraine acknowledges military operation inside Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the push into Russia is to put "pressure on the aggressor." The Kremlin says dozens of Russians have been wounded in the past several days.
August 12, 2024 at 1:02 AM
August 11, 2024 at 2:47 AM
Ukrainian troops pushing deeper into Russia
ABC's Patrick Reevell reports on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commenting for the first time on the incursion, praising Ukraine’s army.
August 11, 2024 at 2:47 AM
August 10, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Russia tightens security in region of Ukraine incursion, fighting persists
Russia has announced increased security measures in the border region of Kursk
August 10, 2024 at 7:26 PM
August 9, 2024 at 10:37 PM
US Coast Guard patrol spots Russian military ship off Alaska islands
Officials say a U.S. Coast Guard cutter on routine patrol south of Alaska's Aleutian Islands came across a Russian ship in international waters but within the U.S. exclusive economic zone
August 9, 2024 at 10:37 PM
August 9, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Ukraine continues major incursion into Russia, with reports of advances
A Ukrainian adviser to the head of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office, Mykhailo Podolyak, on Thursday said one goal was to alter Russia’s perception of the war.
August 9, 2024 at 7:52 PM
August 9, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Ukraine stuns Russia in cross-border assault
The operation this week represented Ukraine's largest incursion into Russia since the start of the war. Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor gives his analysis.
August 9, 2024 at 7:46 PM
August 9, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Russia declares federal emergency in border region
Ukraine’s attacks on Russia in the Kursk region have caused a federal emergency as Russia responded with an attack on a Ukranian mall.
August 9, 2024 at 3:57 PM
August 9, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Russian chess player under investigation for allegedly poisoning rival
Amina Abakarova is accused of poisoning her opponent’s pieces during a tournament in Russia.
August 9, 2024 at 2:18 PM
August 8, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Putin vows retaliation after Ukraine launches major offensive inside Russia
After nearly two and a half years, Ukraine surprised many by taking the battle inside the Russian border region of Kursk.
August 8, 2024 at 3:41 PM
August 8, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Ukraine launches surprise assault inside Russia
ABC News’ James Longman has the latest as Ukraine continues its incursion into Russia’s Kursk region.
August 8, 2024 at 2:39 PM
August 7, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Ukraine launches major attack inside Russia
In the largest incursion since the start of the war more than two years ago, Ukraine has taken control of a number of villages in the border area of Russia’s Kursk region.
August 7, 2024 at 7:16 PM
August 4, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Cease-fire deal ‘has to take place as soon as possible’: Jon Finer
George Stephanopoulos interviews White House deputy national security adviser Jon Finer on “This Week.”
August 4, 2024 at 4:32 PM
August 3, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Timeline: American journalist and former US Marine freed in prisoner exchange
In addition to Gershkovich and Whelan, the exchange freed Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian-American journalist, and Vladimir Kara-Muza, a legal permanent resident of the U.S.
August 3, 2024 at 5:35 PM
August 3, 2024 at 2:12 PM
A US-Russia prisoner exchange with diametrically opposed objectives: ANALYSIS
Experts say Vladimir Putin seized innocent Americans to trade for an assassin.
August 3, 2024 at 2:12 PM
August 3, 2024 at 2:04 AM
Hostage negotiator breaks down the high-stakes negotiations to free Americans abroad
ABC News’ Juju Chang speaks with author and hostage negotiator Mickey Bergman on the complex negotiation process that ultimately led to the release of the three Americans from Russia.
August 3, 2024 at 2:04 AM
August 3, 2024 at 12:14 AM
Several Americans still detained in Russia
Despite Thursday's historic prison swap, several Americans are still being held in Russia. Chris van Heerden, boyfriend of a detainee, joins the show.
August 3, 2024 at 12:14 AM
August 2, 2024 at 11:38 PM
3 Americans wrongfully detained by Russia grateful to be back on American soil
Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and Alsu Kurmasheva arrived at Joint Base San Antonio around 4:30 a.m. Eastern, officially back home in the United States.
August 2, 2024 at 11:38 PM
August 2, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Jake Sullivan details prisoner swap that freed Americans held in Russia
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan describes what it was like watching the Americans return to U.S. soil and how they are doing after taking part in the prisoner exchange.
August 2, 2024 at 8:53 PM