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On Tuesday the Saky air base was rocked by at least 12 explosions, after which satellite images showed extensive devastation across the site. Some of the blasts were recorded by nearby Russian tourists at a beach resort, after which a large traffic jam developed as visitors attempted to leave the peninsula, which Moscow seized from Ukraine in 2014. In one viral clip, viewed nearly a million times on Twitter alone, a Russian tourist is seen crying as she leaves Crimea....

In a video shared by Ukrainian media, Oleksiy Arestovich said that Russia is likely to run out of resources to keep attacking Ukraine in the next two months. “I think that no later than in May, early May, we should have a peace agreement, maybe much earlier, we will see, I am talking about the latest possible dates,” Arestovich said, according to Reuters. Arestovich couldn’t predict the exact day the war will end, as he said that will depend on the Kremlin’s decision to either forgo its campaign in Ukraine or scramble to find enough resources to keep its invasion of the country running....

On Monday Ukraine said that Makariv, about 30 miles west of Kyiv’s center, had been “liberated from the invaders thanks to the heroic actions of our defenders.” The statement by Ukraine’s defense ministry comes amid analysis that Russian plans to storm Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, were faltering. “The state flag of Ukraine was raised over the city of Makarov,” the ministry said, using the Russian spelling of the town’s name. “The enemy was driven back....

With NATO and U.S. help, Ukraine has modernized its tanks, armored vehicles and artillery systems. Its equipment now includes Humvees, patrol boats, radar systems, and anti-tank Javelin missiles. Kyiv can now call upon 150,000 combat-ready troops, compared with only 6,000 eight years ago. With fear that Russia’s massed troops by Ukraine’s border could result in an incursion, a poll in December by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology also showed a third of Ukrainians would put up armed resistance to Moscow-led military actions....

“Our guys are fighting, we are pulling up reserves, we must hold out, but the enemy has also thrown serious forces. Very unpleasant news, but we must look soberly at the situation and draw conclusions from our mistakes,” Denis Pushilin, the Russian-appointed governor of Donetsk, wrote on Telegram. Before this admission, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote in its September 28 campaign assessment that Russian military bloggers had been discussing Ukrainian advances in the Lyman area with “increased concern,” as well as suggesting that a Russian defeat in the city could be “imminent....

In the north, Russian troops have been forced into headlong retreat, in some cases “abandoning half their equipment,” with Ukraine capturing Russian tanks and arms depots along with the strategically vital city of Izium. An interactive map produced by Newsweek, based on data from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), shows just how dramatically fortunes have changed since Russia launched its invasion on February 24. The initial Russian offensive took place on three main axes....

The footage comes days after a top Russian military official claimed that Ukrainians supported Russia’s occupation in Ukraine. Ukraine is pushing to retake territory from the Russians in the Kherson and Kharkiv regions. According to CNN, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that Ukrainian troops have taken back 1,000 square kilometers amid their efforts to regain territory in the regions. CNN also reported that a spokesperson for Ukraine’s military in the south of the country said on television Friday that troops have “advanced on the enemy’s positions from two to tens of kilometers in various areas....

Ultrasound for Bone Healing Ultrasound has several effects on healing bone that may alter the rate at which fractures unite. Ultrasound has been reported to have effects ranging from small temperature changes in the tissue to increased gene expression. It is not known which effect of ultrasound on cells alters the healing process. There is some scientific evidence showing that certain fractures, specifically fresh fractures, can show faster healing with the use of ultrasound....

The France international is reported to have emerged as a top target for Jose Mourinho as the Red Devils boss seeks to reinforce his defensive unit at Old Trafford. Umtiti is set to be available for €60 million, with the 24-year-old’s current deal at Camp Nou including a relatively modest release clause. Barca had been hoping to put fresh terms in place before the summer transfer window opens, allowing them to price rivals out of the market, but no agreement has been reached....

The UN says it has documented 15 of such cases for journalists and activists, and 22 for local officials, news that comes as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine drags on and Russia has faced accusations of committing war crimes and targeting civilians. Speaking to members of the media via a video call from Western Ukraine, Matilda Bogner, who heads the UN’s Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, said the detainments and enforced disappearances “seem to be a pattern that is occurring in areas that are occupied by the Russian Federation....

Edgar (17-4-1), the higher-profile fighter, is a legend in the lighter weight divisions of MMA. The former UFC lightweight champion has had some of the classic battles in all of UFC. Who will ever forget the two classics he had with B.J. Penn? In the first fight, he took the title from Penn as a big underdog. In the second fight, he defended his title and beat the former champion again....

The UFC on ESPN fight card, to no one’s surprise, saw many long term layoffs. Some of them simply because the fights they had were tough, and others because of the severe damage sustained by the fighters. The complete results of medical suspension for the UFC card are below (credit to MMA Fighting) UFC on ESPN 12 medical suspension list Dustin Poirier: Suspended until Aug. 27, no contact until Aug....

Per Awful Announcing, the UFC was not happy Helwani broke the news that Brock Lesnar would be making his comeback at UFC 200 before it was officially announced. Earlier on Saturday, Helwani was also the first to report a Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz rematch will headline UFC 202. MORE: Rockhold-Bisping exchange profanity-laced tirade The trio of reporters, which also includes E. Casey Leydon and Esther Lin, was escorted out of the Los Angeles arena and had their media credentials revoked before the main event at UFC 199, the middleweight title bout between Luke Rockhold and Michael Bisping....

One of the biggest shifts of Covid-19’s lockdown effects is that many families are required to work from home to prevent the spread of the virus. With numerous people having to share computers and laptops, scheduling can be an issue. However, one UK school student formulated a smart plan for struggling households. RELATED: Mythic Quest Crew and Creator Clash As COVID-19 Cases Rise The Birchgrove Comprehensive School posted a set of instructions on Twitter for how a gaming console can serve a learner’s needs....

Roman Butusin and Leonid Butusin, died in the Chernihiv region fighting against Russian forces, according to Ukrainian television news service TCH. Pictures showed a mourning procession for the brothers was held in Kalush on Sunday. Ukrainian locals dubbed the pair “our guys” and “our heroes” after the service. The brothers’ father, Oleg Butusin, reportedly moved the family from Russia to live in Ukraine in 2014 out of the desire to flee Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s regime....

Morawiecki held a meeting with his counterparts from Ukraine and Lithuania, in which they discussed their cooperative efforts amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has now entered its ninth month. The meeting follows a dustup on the Ukraine-Poland border earlier this month. On November 15, a missile hit a Polish village, killing two people. Leaders initially believed the missile came from Russia, sparking concerns of an escalated military conflict. However, the NATO has said the missile was likely accidentally fired by Ukraine’s air forces....

In a Facebook post on Monday, Major General Kyrylo Budanov, who serves as the head of the intelligence department in the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine wrote, “Russian intelligence services are planning a series of terrorist attacks with mining and undermining residential buildings, hospitals and schools in Russian settlements.” “The failed implementation of the plan for mobilization in Russia forces Putin’s regime to put into action dirty scenarios to emotionally shake Russian society and even more consolidate it against Ukrainians,” the post said....

The strikes came hours after the Kremlin said it was formally seizing Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant nearby. Ukrainian emergency services said three bodies have been pulled from the rubble of the five-story apartment block and a three-year-old girl was among those saved. Local officials said seven rockets hit residential buildings in strikes before dawn on Thursday and again several hours later, and that people are still trapped under the rubble....

This article discusses the similarities and differences between ulcerative colitis versus Crohn’s disease, including symptoms and treatments of both. Overview These diseases share many symptoms, but their medical and surgical treatments are not exactly the same. In many cases, a trained gastroenterologist (through the use of various test results) can determine whether a case of IBD is either Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. However, there are cases where the diagnosis of one form of IBD over the other is very difficult....

Makhachev, a 2016 Sambo World Championships gold medalist, made his pro debut in 2010. Joining the UFC in 2015, Makhachev lost the first fight of his career against Adriano Martins. Since then, Makhachev is on a nine-fight win streak. During that stretch, he has won four fights via submission, one via knockout and four via decision. Green made his pro debut in 2008. A former King of the Cage junior welterweight and lightweight champion, Green joined the UFC in 2013....