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- 1Flooding washes out cemetery of Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine●Flooding in Russia has washed out a cemetery containing graves of Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine, sending coffins fl
Severe flooding in Russia has destroyed a cemetery holding the graves of soldiers killed in the war in Ukraine, dislodging coffins that are now floating down a river. A local resident filmed one of the coffins and said he was 'catching coffins' instead of fish, adding that it was a coffin from the special military operation. The images have drawn widespread attention and grim commentary online.
- 2South Korea angered by Ukraine's handling of North Korean POWs●Why is South Korea so angry with Ukraine over two North Korean prisoners of war?
South Korea has voiced strong displeasure with Ukraine over the fate of two North Korean soldiers captured while fighting alongside Russian forces. The dispute centres on questions over their custody, transfer and possible repatriation, touching on Seoul's sensitivities about North Korean involvement in the war. The exact details of the row remain limited in the available reporting.
- 3Ukraine says around 250 Russian soldiers captured north of Lyman▼Ukraine : 3rd Army Corps reports that around 250 Russian soldiers were taken captive north of Lyman where a limited Ukra
Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps reports that roughly 250 Russian soldiers were taken prisoner north of Lyman, where a limited Ukrainian offensive has overwhelmed Russian defenses in recent weeks. If confirmed, it would be the largest mass surrender of Russian troops since spring 2022. The claim has drawn wide attention, with observers stressing the figures still need independent verification amid the ongoing fighting in the Donetsk region.
- 4Dispute grows over Ukraine's captured North Korean soldiers▼The row over Ukraine’s North Korean prisoners
Ukraine's decision to publicise and seek talks over North Korean soldiers captured while fighting alongside Russian forces has sparked a political and diplomatic row. Kyiv has suggested exchanges and used the prisoners to highlight Pyongyang's direct role in the war, while Moscow and Pyongyang have stayed largely silent on the men's fate, and questions persist over their treatment, repatriation and what their capture reveals about North Korea's deeper involvement in the conflict.
- 5Ukraine's ground robot offensive reverses a year of Russian gains●Ukraine’s innovative robot offensive just reversed a year of Russian gains
Ukraine has mounted an offensive using unmanned ground robots that has reportedly reversed a year of Russian battlefield advances, according to the Atlantic Council. The operation marks a notable use of robotic systems in combat, allowing Ukrainian forces to press attacks while reducing risks to soldiers. The development is drawing attention as an example of how drone and robot technology is reshaping the war's front lines.
- 6Ukraine deploys kamikaze 'zombie cars' against Russian defenses▼Ukraine rolls out kamikaze ‘zombie cars’ to blow up Russian defenses and capture 250 soldiers
Ukraine is using unmanned, remote-controlled 'zombie cars' packed with explosives to destroy Russian defensive positions, a tactic that reportedly helped its forces capture around 250 Russian soldiers. The driverless vehicles are driven toward enemy lines and detonated, clearing fortifications without risking Ukrainian crews. The method highlights how cheap improvised drones and robots are reshaping battlefield tactics in the war.
- 7Putin orders army expansion amid North Korea troop warning●Putin orders army expansion as Zelenskyy warns Russia preparing to deploy 10,000 North Korean troops
President Vladimir Putin has ordered an expansion of the Russian army, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia is preparing to deploy some 10,000 North Korean troops to the frontline. The moves point to a widening of the war, with Moscow drawing on external manpower as its invasion of Ukraine continues.
- 8250,000 Russian soldiers dead as men flee conscription●Mass exodus to escape Putin's conscription as 250k Russian soldiers confirmed dead in the war
Russia's war dead are reported to have reached 250,000, while Russian men are fleeing the country in large numbers to avoid being drafted into the military. The figures highlight the mounting human cost of the war in Ukraine and growing resistance inside Russia to serving in the army, with observers pointing to border queues and escape routes used by those avoiding mobilization.