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August 12, 2024

Ukraine Expands Surprise Incursion into Russia
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Russia has ordered residents in parts of the Belgorod region to evacuate
as Ukraine expands its attacks inside Russian territory. Thousands of
Ukrainian troops are now pushing into both the Kursk and Belgorod
regions of Russia in a surprise offensive that began six days ago.
Meanwhile, a Russian missile hit a supermarket in eastern Ukraine on
Friday, killing at least 14 people and injuring 43 others.

In other news from the region, Ukraine and Russia are blaming each other
after a major fire broke out Sunday at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power
plant, which has been occupied by Russian forces for two years. Russia
accused Ukraine of shelling the plant, while Ukraine blamed Russia for
starting the fire, which occurred in the plant's cooling towers.


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