Ukrainian Drones Strike Kazan, Causing Fires and Airport Closures
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Kazan caused fires in multiple residential buildings, leading to temporary airport closures and evacuations; the extent of casualties remains unknown.
Ukrainian Drones Strike Kazan, Causing Fires and Airport Closures
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Kazan caused fires in multiple residential buildings, leading to temporary airport closures and evacuations; the extent of casualties remains unknown.
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40% Bias Score
Kurakhove Liberated: Siege of Donetsk Lifted
Russian forces liberated Kurakhove, lifting the siege of Donetsk after Ukrainian forces withdrew despite orders to hold the city, due to critical conditions and the risk of encirclement; further advances are reported south of Kurakhove.
Kurakhove Liberated: Siege of Donetsk Lifted
Russian forces liberated Kurakhove, lifting the siege of Donetsk after Ukrainian forces withdrew despite orders to hold the city, due to critical conditions and the risk of encirclement; further advances are reported south of Kurakhove.
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64% Bias Score
Russian Forces Advance on Key Ukrainian Logistical Hub Pokrovsk
Russian forces are closing in on the strategically important Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, advancing from the south after capturing Shevchenko, which is 4-5 kilometers from Pokrovsk, and are now only 1-3 kilometers away; the capture of Pokrovsk would be a major blow to Ukraine.
Russian Forces Advance on Key Ukrainian Logistical Hub Pokrovsk
Russian forces are closing in on the strategically important Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, advancing from the south after capturing Shevchenko, which is 4-5 kilometers from Pokrovsk, and are now only 1-3 kilometers away; the capture of Pokrovsk would be a major blow to Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
Drone Attack Extinguishes Fire at Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery
A drone attack on December 18th ignited a fire at the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Rostov Oblast, Russia, injuring one civilian; the fire was extinguished by 6:45 AM on December 19th following an attack involving over 30 drones and three rockets.
Drone Attack Extinguishes Fire at Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery
A drone attack on December 18th ignited a fire at the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Rostov Oblast, Russia, injuring one civilian; the fire was extinguished by 6:45 AM on December 19th following an attack involving over 30 drones and three rockets.
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48% Bias Score
Ukrainian Intelligence Claims Responsibility for Moscow Assassination of Russian General
Major General Igor Kirillov, commander of Russia's NBC defense forces, was killed by a bomb detonated from a scooter in Moscow; Ukrainian intelligence claimed responsibility, escalating tensions.
Ukrainian Intelligence Claims Responsibility for Moscow Assassination of Russian General
Major General Igor Kirillov, commander of Russia's NBC defense forces, was killed by a bomb detonated from a scooter in Moscow; Ukrainian intelligence claimed responsibility, escalating tensions.
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48% Bias Score
Russia Reports Significant Territorial Gains in Ukraine in Late 2024
Russian forces liberated 189 settlements and approximately 4,500 square kilometers in Ukraine by late 2024, inflicting heavy losses on Ukrainian forces while also facing a decline in Ukrainian-Polish relations and a stalled gas transit agreement.
Russia Reports Significant Territorial Gains in Ukraine in Late 2024
Russian forces liberated 189 settlements and approximately 4,500 square kilometers in Ukraine by late 2024, inflicting heavy losses on Ukrainian forces while also facing a decline in Ukrainian-Polish relations and a stalled gas transit agreement.
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76% Bias Score
Drone Attacks Hit Kazan, Raising Concerns About Russia's Defense Capabilities
Drone attacks hit Kazan, Russia, damaging residential buildings and potentially a key gunpowder plant, causing flight cancellations and raising concerns about Russia's defense capabilities after a separate attack in Kursk killed six, including a child.
Drone Attacks Hit Kazan, Raising Concerns About Russia's Defense Capabilities
Drone attacks hit Kazan, Russia, damaging residential buildings and potentially a key gunpowder plant, causing flight cancellations and raising concerns about Russia's defense capabilities after a separate attack in Kursk killed six, including a child.
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44% Bias Score
Hundreds of North Korean Soldiers Killed in First Days of Fighting in Ukraine
Ukrainian forces report inflicting heavy casualties on North Korean soldiers fighting alongside the Russian army in the Kursk region of Russia, marking the first time North Korean troops have directly participated in the war in Ukraine; Ukraine claims hundreds of North Korean soldiers have been kill...
Hundreds of North Korean Soldiers Killed in First Days of Fighting in Ukraine
Ukrainian forces report inflicting heavy casualties on North Korean soldiers fighting alongside the Russian army in the Kursk region of Russia, marking the first time North Korean troops have directly participated in the war in Ukraine; Ukraine claims hundreds of North Korean soldiers have been kill...
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44% Bias Score
Russia Updates Nuclear Deterrence Policy Amidst Heightened Global Tensions
Russia's Chief of Staff, Valery Gerasimov, announced an update to Russia's nuclear deterrence policy due to rising global tensions, citing the West's pursuit of global dominance and military aid to Ukraine as key factors; Russia claims to have liberated 190 settlements and nearly 4,500 square kilome...
Russia Updates Nuclear Deterrence Policy Amidst Heightened Global Tensions
Russia's Chief of Staff, Valery Gerasimov, announced an update to Russia's nuclear deterrence policy due to rising global tensions, citing the West's pursuit of global dominance and military aid to Ukraine as key factors; Russia claims to have liberated 190 settlements and nearly 4,500 square kilome...
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60% Bias Score
Israel Strikes Yemen in Response to Houthi Attacks
The Israeli Air Force conducted airstrikes on Yemeni ports and Sanaa, targeting Houthi military infrastructure in response to ongoing rocket and drone attacks from the Houthi militia; this is the third such Israeli operation in 2023.
Israel Strikes Yemen in Response to Houthi Attacks
The Israeli Air Force conducted airstrikes on Yemeni ports and Sanaa, targeting Houthi military infrastructure in response to ongoing rocket and drone attacks from the Houthi militia; this is the third such Israeli operation in 2023.
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36% Bias Score
Russian General Killed in Moscow Bombing
On December 17th, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's NBC defense forces, was killed in a Moscow bombing; a device on a motorcycle exploded near his residence, killing him and an aide; Ukraine-linked sources claim responsibility, citing Kirillov's alleged war crimes.
Russian General Killed in Moscow Bombing
On December 17th, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's NBC defense forces, was killed in a Moscow bombing; a device on a motorcycle exploded near his residence, killing him and an aide; Ukraine-linked sources claim responsibility, citing Kirillov's alleged war crimes.
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48% Bias Score
Ongoing Battle for Kurakhove: Ukraine Rejects Russian Claims of City Capture
Ukrainian forces are defending Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast against intensified Russian attacks, despite Russian claims of capturing the city on December 14th, 2024. The AFU reported at least 10 Russian assault attempts on December 15th and ongoing fighting, with Russia potentially using civilian dis...
Ongoing Battle for Kurakhove: Ukraine Rejects Russian Claims of City Capture
Ukrainian forces are defending Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast against intensified Russian attacks, despite Russian claims of capturing the city on December 14th, 2024. The AFU reported at least 10 Russian assault attempts on December 15th and ongoing fighting, with Russia potentially using civilian dis...
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32% Bias Score