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LIVE Updated Aug. 9, 17:05

Ukraine Breaking News Today Live on 08-09-2024

Stay on top of Russia-Ukraine war 08-09-2024 developments on the ground with KyivPost fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated war maps.

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Ukraine Breaking News Today Live on 08-09-2024
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By Kyiv Post
Aug. 9, 01:00

Russia Scrambles Troops, Arms to Defend Ukraine Incursion

Russia Scrambles Troops, Arms to Defend Ukraine Incursion
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By AFP
Aug. 9, 17:05
Kyiv's troops have been driving into Russia's Kursk region since Tuesday in a surprise offensive that appears to be the most significant attack on Russian soil since Moscow invaded in February 2022.
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War and Words: Effective Communication Strategies in Conflict

War and Words: Effective Communication Strategies in Conflict
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By Alina Hrytsenko
Aug. 9, 16:55
In this episode of Talking Substance, host Alina Hrytsenko talks to Alina Frolova, ex-deputy defence minister and expert in strategic communications.
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Ukraine Seeks US Green Light for ATACMS to Hold Kursk and Press Moscow

Ukraine Seeks US Green Light for ATACMS to Hold Kursk and Press Moscow
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By Kyiv Post
Aug. 9, 15:29
Kyiv is asking the US to authorize the use of ATACMS for strikes in Russia during the offensive in Kursk. This would help Ukraine hold territory and influence negotiations with Moscow.
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Thinking Out Loud - Aug, 9, 2024

Thinking Out Loud - Aug, 9, 2024
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By Bohdan Nahaylo
Aug. 9, 15:16
This is a new series in which Kyiv Post’s Chief Editor will share his thoughts of the day with our readers.
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Russian Strike on Ukraine Supermarket Kills at Least 10, Wounds 35

Russian Strike on Ukraine Supermarket Kills at Least 10, Wounds 35
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By AFP
Aug. 9, 12:30
Emergency services, including police, rescuers, and medics, are on the scene to assess the full extent of the damage.
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Ukraine to Unleash Robot Dogs on Its Front Lines

Ukraine to Unleash Robot Dogs on Its Front Lines
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By AFP
Aug. 9, 11:04
Stealthy and agile, they could soon become an invaluable ally on the front line for a Ukrainian army that is short on manpower to repel the Russian invasion, its makers said.
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Russian Prosecutor Seeks 15-Year Sentence for US Ballerina Who Donated to Ukraine's Military

Russian Prosecutor Seeks 15-Year Sentence for US Ballerina Who Donated to Ukraine's Military
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By Kyiv Post
Aug. 9, 08:37
Russian prosecutors say an amateur ballet dancer holding dual US and Russian citizenship is guilty of treason for donating just over $50 to the Ukraine’s armed forces in 2022.
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Fighter Jets, Helicopters and Ammo Depots Hit in Ukraine Attack on Russia's Military Airfield

Fighter Jets, Helicopters and Ammo Depots Hit in Ukraine Attack on Russia's Military Airfield
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By Alisa Orlova
Aug. 9, 08:35
Kyiv Post's sources confirmed that the AFU, in coordination with the Security Service of Ukraine and the Special Operations Forces, launched a drone strike on the Russian military airfield Lipetsk-2.
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'Victory Closer': Kyiv Residents Welcome Offensive on Russia's Kursk Region

'Victory Closer': Kyiv Residents Welcome Offensive on Russia's Kursk Region
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By AFP
Aug. 9, 08:17
The cross-border incursion appears to be Ukraine's most serious since Russia's invasion began in February 2022, and may involve up to 1,000 troops, according to Moscow's estimates.
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Zelensky Says Russia Must Feel the War as Ukraine Presses Attack

Zelensky Says Russia Must Feel the War as Ukraine Presses Attack
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By AFP
Aug. 9, 08:12
Pro-Kyiv forces stormed into Russia's southwestern Kursk region on Tuesday morning, deploying around 1,000 troops and more than two dozen armoured vehicles and tanks, according to the Russian army.
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Nuclear Power Plants Currently Generate Over Half of Ukraine’s Electrical Power

Nuclear Power Plants Currently Generate Over Half of Ukraine’s Electrical Power
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By Kyiv Post
Aug. 9, 08:09
The Verkhovna Rada will soon consider a draft law on the completion of the construction of two power units at the Khmelnytskyi NPP.
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ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 8, 2024

ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 8, 2024
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By ISW
Aug. 9, 08:00
Latest from the Institute for the Study of War.
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‘Russia Should Feel What It Has Done’ – Ukraine at War Update for Aug. 9

‘Russia Should Feel What It Has Done’ – Ukraine at War Update for Aug. 9
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By John Moretti
Aug. 9, 04:33
Zelensky speaks out on bringing the war to Russia; Trump agrees to a September debate with Harris; German parliament’s defense chair sees no issue with Kyiv’s incursion into Kursk.
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