“The Russian military is about to have holy hell released on them,” Sen. Lindsey Graham said of Ukraine’s counteroffensive. Updates.
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Ukraine won’t win war, Hungarian leader says; US reporter’s arrest extended 3 months: Updates
Ukraine has ‘no chance to win this war,’ Hungarian leader Viktor Orban said. Hungary is a NATO member but keeps close ties with Russia. Live updates
Russian mercenary leader wants Kremlin generals he once mocked to hold Bakhmut: Live Ukraine updates
Confusion over the status of Bakhmut intensified when Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin said his mercenary forces will leave the city by month’s end.
Ukraine stifles air attacks but faces 200,000 Russians in counteroffensive: Updates
The Kremlin has fortified its defensive lines on Ukrainian territory with minefields and more than 200,000 troops. Updates.
Ukraine dismisses claim Russia destroyed US missile defense system: Live updates
“Do not worry about the fate of the Patriot,” a Ukrainian official said, calling Russia’s claim it destroyed the missile defense system “propaganda.”
Russia says US vet was killed in Bakhmut; Ukraine thwarts missile attack on Kyiv: Updates
Russia says a former U.S. Army Special Forces soldier from Boise, Idaho, has been killed in Bakhmut. Live Ukraine updates.
Mercenary leader mocks report saying he may be engaged in ‘treasonous betrayal’: Live updates
The founder of Russian Wagner mercenary group may have offered to reveal Russian troop positions in exchange for Ukraine’s retreat from Bakhmut.
‘Worst predicted scenario’: Some Russians soldiers flee Bakhmut as Ukraine makes gains. Live updates
Russia’s Wagner mercenary group in war-battered Bakhmut was under pressure Thursday after some Russian regulars fled their positions. Updates.
Driver of SUV that killed 8 in Texas crash had drugs in his system. But was he under the influence?
George Alvarez, 34, of Brownsville is charged with 8 counts of manslaughter and 10 counts of aggravated assault.
Head of Russian mercenary group warns Bakhmut may fall to Ukraine: Live updates
British officials have asked defense contractors about supplying Ukraine with missiles with a range of almost 200 miles. Updates.