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Two locomotives destroyed in Russia -- Behind the scenes with a Ukrainian drone-hunting unit -- ISW: Russia unlikely to achieve significant near-term gains near Avdiivka, despite limited Ukrainian retreat -- Russia detains 2 journalists on 'extremism' charges, accuses them of having worked with Navalny -- and more

Russia's Krasnodar Krai oil refinery 'partially suspends' operations after drone attack -- Ukraine’s military intelligence says it hit Russian $5 million, low altitude radar system -- Slovak citizens raise $4 million for Czech ammunition initiative after government refuses to contribute -- and more

Russia throws thousands of troops to capture Chasiv Yar. Why is it so important? -- Ukraine destroys Russian Ka-32 helicopter at Moscow airfield -- Ukraine's military intelligence launches cyberattack against United Russia party -- Belgium may deliver first F-16 jets to Ukraine in 2024 -- and more

When and how will US aid impact the front lines in Ukraine? -- Russia vetoes UN vote on nuclear weapons in space -- Satellite imagery shows ship likely used to transfer North Korean arms to Russia docked in Chinese port -- Russia already produces surplus military equipment -- and more

Explaining Washington’s REPO Act that could kick-start the confiscation of frozen Russian assets -- Russia planning to disrupt global peace summit in Switzerland -- SBU drone attack destroys 26,000 cubic meters of Russian fuel in Smolensk Oblast -- Russia to supply China with cheaper gas compared to European market at least through 2027 -- and more

Russian forces using chemical weapons to storm Ocheretyne, situation 'difficult' -- What Ukraine lost while waiting for the US aid bill to pass -- What's happening with Russia's assets frozen in the West? -- Swedish Navy chief says Russian 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers possibly conducting espionage in Baltic Sea -- and more

How Russia is losing superiority in the Black Sea -- Ukraine receives US-made assault breacher -- Germany's military support for Ukraine will continue at least until 2032 -- Russian courts in Crimea have issued 472 verdicts for 'discrediting' Russian army since start of full-scale invasion -- Moldova's security chief says Russia spent $55 million on destabilization campaign -- and more

Russian Presidential Commissioner claims 700,000 children deported from Ukraine -- Russian logistics severely impacted by attacks on Crimean bridges -- Russia failing to 'insulate population from the war' -- Endless Russian assaults near Kreminna test Ukraine’s defenses -- Croatia to help export Ukrainian grain through its ports -- and more

Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles on Jan. 26 -- Russia planning new offensives, Ukraine needs more weapons -- Leopard tanks to arrive in Ukraine within 3 months -- Russian forces intensify assault in direction of Bakhmut, Vuhledar -- UNESCO places Odesa on endangered World Heritage sites list -- and more