2024: Thursday, August 8

THE WAR NEWSLETTER — AUGUST 8 2024

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1. Ukraine crosses the border into Russia

2. Protesting in Kashmir 

1- UKRAINE

Ukraine has allegedly penetrated the border into Russian territory with a raid into the Kursk Oblast region. Both sides are ordering evacuations around the area as conflict escalates.

In Russia, Vladamir Putin responded by calling a meeting of top officials to discuss the situation, which he says is a “large-scale provocation.”

• There is currently no comment from Kyiv (Ukraine’s capital) on the situation.

• “Russian offensive operations are approaching three months, so there will be some decline,” says Ukraine military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov.

Read more on Kyiv Inependent, The Guardian, or AP

2 - KASHMIR

5 years ago, the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir, north of India, lost its semi-autonomous status when the Indian government took full control of it, designating it a union territory.

As the 5th anniversary of that decision passed on August 5, angry protestors gathered in Muzaffarabad, capital of the Pakistan-administered part of Kashmir.

• Kashmir is currently claimed by both Pakistan and India, with each country controlling part of the territory.

• On July 16, 4 Indian soldiers were killed in a clash with Kashmiri insurgent forces.

• Kashmir is an ongoing point of conflict between Pakistan (largely Muslim) and India (largely Hindu.)

Read more on AP or Human Rights Watch

THE REST OF THE WORLD…

• Terrorist group Hamas chose Yahya Sinwar (responsible for the Oct. 7 massacre) as its new leader [AP]

• US forces pull out as Niger turns to Russia for security [AP]

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