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Fall of Avdiivka: What to Know After Russia Captures Ukrainian Stronghold

Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from the eastern frontline city of Avdiivka, Ukraine’s top general, Oleksandr Syrsky, said on Saturday, allowing Moscow to score its biggest battlefield victory in months and dealing a blow to Ukraine’s stretched and outgunned forces as the two-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion approaches. General Syrsky said he had ordered the

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Avdiivka, Longtime Ukraine Stronghold Ukraine, Falls to Russia

Ukraine ordered the complete withdrawal from the ruined city of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine before dawn on Saturday, surrendering a city that had been a military stronghold for the better part of a decade, in the face of withering Russian bombardment and relentless assault. “Based on the operational situation around Avdiivka, in order to avoid

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Squash stronghold Egypt celebrates sport’s inclusion in 2028 Games

Squash stronghold Egypt celebrated on Monday the sport’s inclusion into the program for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, raising hopes of more gold medals in the country, but the head of the country’s federation warned against excessive optimism. Squash, cricket, flag football, lacrosse and baseball/softball were added to the program after being approved by

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