Tom Bowman

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U.S. strikes Iran-backed militias in Syria after attack on American base

Friday, March 24, 2023

After a self-detonating drone killed an American contractor and wounded five soldiers, U.S. forces launched a retaliatory strike in Syria against a facility being used by Iranian-backed militias.

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The view from Ukrainian soldiers, the Pentagon and U.S. lawmakers as the war grind on

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

As Russia's war with Ukraine reaches the one-year mark, many say the war is entering a critical phase. But some Republican lawmakers are raising questions about the ongoing support from the U.S.

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Tens of thousands of new Russian troops are forcing Ukrainian soldiers to pull back

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Russia throws new conscripts into battle — beginning a winter offensive in Ukraine. Ukrainians plan their own offensive soon. Can either side avoid a stalemate?

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Allied nations — including the U.S. — met today to talk military support for Ukraine

Friday, January 20, 2023

Having announced one of its biggest aid packages yet, U.S. military officials met with allied nations to talk military support for Ukraine. German support for the war remains an unresolved question.

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The U.S. will send a Patriot air defense system to Ukraine. How will it help?

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

The transfer of the sophisticated missile system comes amid a Russian barrage on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The announcement came as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Washington.

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Zelenskyy and Biden emphasize their partnership ahead of congressional address

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting Washington to meet with President Biden and Congress on Wednesday. The trip comes as lawmakers are debating billions more in aid for Ukraine.

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Ukraine says it needs help shooting down Russia's missile attacks

Monday, November 21, 2022

Russia is hammering Ukraine with missile attacks, many aimed at electricity stations. Ukraine is shooting down many of these attacks but says it needs more help from the U.S. and NATO.

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Russia retreats from Kherson. Why is the U.S. nudging Ukraine on peace talks?

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Russia says all its forces are gone from the key southern city of Kherson. Yet the Biden administration is publicly asking Ukraine to show a willingness to negotiate.

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Can the U.S. keep up with Ukraine's demand for weaponry?

Thursday, October 27, 2022

The U.S. expects to be providing weaponry to Ukraine for months and even years to come. Defense officials are confident they can meet the demand, but there are real-world challenges.

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Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter dies at age 68

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter died Monday at age 68. He was known for opening ground combat jobs to women and pushing the Pentagon to spend more money on technology.

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Kyiv targeted by Russian kamikaze drones

Monday, October 17, 2022

Kyiv was targeted by Russian forces again Monday, this time by kamikaze drones. The attacks were unsettling and deadly, but what's less clear is whether or not they changed anything about the war.

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The differences between what Russia and Ukraine say is happening on the ground

Thursday, October 06, 2022

Russia says it is claiming parts of Ukraine, but facts on the ground say otherwise. Ukrainian troops continue a counteroffensive in the country's south and east that is upending the Kremlin's plans.

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What's next for the war in Ukraine

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Nearly seven months of war in Ukraine, Kyiv's counteroffensive succeeded and Russia ordered more troops to mobilize. Ukrainian lawmakers have been visiting Washington to petition for more arms.

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Ukraine begins offensive in south to take back territory from Russia

Monday, August 29, 2022

The Ukrainian military says it has begun a counteroffensive in the country's south to take back key territory occupied by the Russians early in the war.

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What are the longterm implications of the U.S. sending military supplies to Ukraine?

Thursday, August 25, 2022

The Pentagon is ramping up its support of Ukraine in its war against Russia. The Defense Department is sending another $3 billion to Ukraine. That brings total U.S. aid to more than $13 billion.

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Chinese ambassador says U.S. is provoking China with congressional visits to Taiwan

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

China's ambassador to Washington says the U.S. is provoking China on the Taiwan question with congressional visits. The U.S. military says it's worried about Chinese military exercises around Taiwan.

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The U.S. is sending advanced rocket systems to Ukraine, but not to be shot into Russia

Wednesday, June 01, 2022

President Biden said in a guest essay in The New York Times that he's decided to provide Ukraine with more advanced rockets that will enable it to more precisely strike targets on the battlefield.

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Logistics plays an important role in Ukraine getting weapons from the U.S.

Thursday, May 05, 2022

The United States continues to send weapons and machinery to Ukraine to help in its war against Russia. The increase in shipments includes much needed howitzers from a U.S. base in Delaware.

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Ukraine says Russia's offensive in Donbas has begun. Here's what we know

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces have begun their new offensive against cities in the east and south and that a "substantial part" of the Russian army is taking part.

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Pentagon says Russia is still laying the groundwork for offensive in eastern Ukraine

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Ukraine's president says the long awaited Russian offensive in the east of the east has begun. After Ukraine's surprising resilience in the north, this next phase of the fighting is seen as critical.

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