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Fighting intensifies in southern Ukraine as Zelenskyy and Putin claim battlefield gains

The battle in southern Ukraine has intensified, with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin claiming the upper hand.

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Continued escalation could worsen casualties, displacement and regional security risks.

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  1. The battle in the south intensifies as Zelensky and Putin each claim the upper hand ↗ganderbeacon.ca · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC

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