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Ukraine Shoots Down Three ‘Deadly’ Russian Choppers in 30 Minutes: Report

The Ukrainian military says it has destroyed three of Russia’s “deadliest and most advanced” helicopters in 30 minutes.

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Norway Will Send Leopard 2 Tanks to Ukraine: Defense Minister

Norway will send Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine as part of Western aid, joining other European countries.

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Russia Fires Dozens of Missiles, Drones at Ukraine

Russian forces fired more than 30 missiles at targets across Ukraine, hours after two dozen attack drones were shot down by air defenses.

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Lockheed’s Advanced F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet Completes Maiden Flight

Lockheed Martin has announced the successful first flight of the advanced F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft at its Greenville, South Carolina site.

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Bomb Kills 27 Herders in Central Nigeria: Police

A group of 27 herders were killed and several others injured in what police called a bomb explosion in central Nigeria.

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European Bid to Send Cluster Munitions to Ukraine

A European country has proposed sending cluster munitions to Ukraine, believing the controversial weapons could help on the battlefield.

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17 Wounded in DR Congo Blast: Official

At least 17 people were wounded when a bomb exploded in a market in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Like Germany, US Will Provide Heavy Tanks to Ukraine

The United States announced that it will provide 31 Abrams tanks to help Ukraine repel Russia's invasion.

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Ukraine Leader Says Wants Long-Range Missiles, Jets From West

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he wants the West to send long-range missiles and jets to his war-torn country to help repel Russian troops. 

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France Studying Whether to Send Leclerc Tanks to Ukraine

France continues to study the possibility of sending its heavy Leclerc tanks to Ukraine, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said.

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