Ukraine Strikes Back: Black Sea Fleet Chief Killed, Abrams Tanks Arrive, Russia Adds ICC Officials to Wanted List

Ukraine says it killed Russian Black Sea fleet chief Viktor Sokolov in attack on headquarters in Crimea. Over 30 officers also reported killed.
Russia puts more ICC officials like judges and prosecutors on wanted list after arrest warrant issued against Putin.
Zelenskyy confirms arrival of first US Abrams tanks in Ukraine. Tanks being prepared for deployment.
Ukraine claims drone and missile attacks on Russian-occupied Kursk and Belgorod regions. No casualties reported.
EU trade commissioner says China's refusal to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine poses "reputational risk".

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8/13/2023

Russian warship fires warning shots on cargo ship in Black Sea

Main Topic: Russian warship firing warning shots on a Palau-flagged cargo ship in the Black Sea. Key Points: 1. Russia scuppered a U.N.-brokered grain deal that allowed Ukraine to export agricultural produce via the Black Sea. 2. Russia warned that all ships heading to Ukrainian waters would be considered potentially carrying weapons. 3. Ukraine and the West view Russia's actions as a de-facto blockade of Ukrainian ports, threatening the flow of agricultural products to world markets.

9/14/2023

Ukraine Strikes Russian Warships in Sevastopol, Damaging Naval Capabilities

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9/20/2023

Ukraine Claims Strike on Russian Command Post in Crimea

The Ukrainian military successfully targeted a command post for Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea, resulting in a large fire and black smoke filling the sky, despite Russian-backed authorities claiming minimal damage.

9/21/2023

Ukrainian Forces Strike Russian Military HQ in Melitopol, Wounding Russian Commanders

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9/22/2023

Ukraine Strikes Russian Black Sea Fleet HQ in Crimea, Building Hit in Rare Attack

Ukraine launched a missile attack on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea, causing a serviceman to go missing and the main building to catch fire.

9/24/2023

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Posted 9/25/2023, 2:48:45 PM