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9 months into war, Ukraine claims success in downing drones

Ukrainian authorities on Monday tried to dampen public fears over Russia’s use of Iranian-built drones on its neighbor by claiming increasing success in shooting down the small aircraft, while talk of a “dirty bomb” attack has added another worrying dimension to the nine-month-old conflict

The Independent UK

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The Kremlin is standing by its allegation that Ukraine may be preparing to detonate a so-called dirty bomb, which disperses radioactive material, even though Ukraine, the United States, Britain and France have dismissed Moscow’s claim

The Independent UK

Blowing up dam would only slow Ukrainian advance by two weeks in south - spy chief

Russia will slow Ukrainian troops' advance in the south by just two weeks if it blows up the vast Kakhovka dam, but such a move would flood territory occupied by Moscow and lose it a vital water canal for annexed Crimea, Kyiv's military spy chief said.

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Eight detained over Crimea bridge explosion as Russia names who organised hit

On Saturday a suspected truck bomb blew up the Kerch bridge - which connects Russia to its annexed territory of Crimea - triggering the Kremlin's 24-hour aerial bombardment of seven Ukrainian cities

Daily Mirror

Ukraine takes swaths of territory, despite Russia’s mobilisation

In week 32 of the war, Kyiv makes more advances in the east and south while Moscow pulls back forces from Crimea.

Al Jazeera

Many POWs freed by Russia had suffered torture - senior Ukraine official

The head of Ukraine's military intelligence said on Thursday the percentage of released Ukrainian prisoners of war who had suffered torture while in Russian detention was "rather high".

Reuters

Ukraine spy chief says Russian offensive slowing due to fatigue

Ukraine's top military intelligence official said on Wednesday that Russia's military offensive was slowing because of moral and physical fatigue in their ranks and Moscow's "exhausted" resource base.

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Ukraine intelligence boss says Vladimir Putin is using 'body double' in fresh claims

There have long been theories and claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin has used body doubles due to issues around his health

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin suffers 'night health scare after complaining of severe nausea'

The claim is the latest saga in the ongoing conjecture over the Russian leader's health, with many experts speculating he could be 'seriously ill'

Daily Mirror

Timeline: Week 22 of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera recaps key events in week 22 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Vladimir Putin may have sent energetic BODY DOUBLE to summit in Iran, Ukraine claims

While Russian leader Vladimir Putin looked awkward as he came down the steps of his flying Kremlin Presidential plane, he also seemed to move unusually quickly - and be more alert than he has lately

Daily Mirror

Ukraine infrastructure minister says grain deal only possible because of military successes

Ukraine's infrastructure minister, who signed the U.N.-led deal to unblock Ukraine's ports for grain exports in Turkey on Friday, said the agreement was only possible thanks to Ukraine's military successes.

Reuters

Vladimir Putin wants Russia life expectancy to increase to 78, in same year he turns 78

Moscow has dismissed rumours about the Russian leader’s health

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin Has 'Less Than Two Years To Live,' Intelligence Officials Say

Rumors over Russian President Vladimir Putin's failing health have been a topic of discussion around the world since his invasion of Ukraine.

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Evening Standard

Vladimir Putin ‘gravely’ ill and could only have years to live, claims Ukraine’s top spy chief

Vladimir Putin is suffering from “grave” illnesses and could only have years to live, Ukraine’s top spy chief has claimed.

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin will die within 2 years as he battles 'grave' illnesses, spy chief says

Ukrainian spy chief, Major General Kyrylo Budanov, says Kremlin sources have relayed that Vladimir Putin's health has sharply declined and that the tyrant has less than two years to live

Reuters

Russia is conducting covert mobilisation campaign - Ukraine spy chief

Russia is using its reserve forces in a covert mobilisation to replenish its ranks in eastern Ukraine and there is no point in simply waiting for its offensive potential to fizzle out, the head of Ukraine's military intelligence agency said on Saturday.

Reuters

Ukraine should see impact of Kherson counterattack from August - spy chief

Ukraine should see "visible results" of its counteroffensive in the Russian-occupied region of Kherson in Ukraine's south from August, the head of Ukraine's military intelligence agency said on Saturday.

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The Guardian - UK

Rumours continue about Putin’s health – with little to back them up

Observers point to indicators of ill health from video footage, but others advise against wishful thinking

Daily Mirror

Exact date Putin's forces will run out of ammunition in Ukraine, according to expert

Ukraine's Intelligence Chief Kyrylo Budanov has issued a stark warning saying Vladimir Putin's forces will reach maximum decline by the end of the year

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin 'will not die tomorrow' but 'confused' state taking toll on leadership

A Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov has confirmed rumours concerning Russian President Vladimir Putin's ill health and claimed he has cancer

Daily Record

Putin’s exit ‘being discussed’ in Kremlin as elites and allies turn on him

A damaging fresh report claims there is a wish amongst Russia’s elite that ‘in a fairly foreseeable future’ warmongering Putin will not ‘govern the state’.

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin's exit 'being discussed' in Kremlin as elites and allies turn on him

Damning new report says that there is a wish among Russia's elite that 'in a fairly foreseeable future' warmongering Vladimir Putin will not 'govern the state'

Axios

Why Zelensky doubts he can deal with Putin

New insights from Jonathan Swan's interview with Ukraine's president.

Wales Online

Claims Vladimir Putin survived 'assassination attempt' at start of Ukraine war

President's health fears fuelled by new footage

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