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North Korean troops pulled back from frontline after heavy losses, Ukrainian officials say
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North Korean troops have not been seen on the frontlines in Russia’s Kursk region for several weeks, a Ukrainian military official said Friday, amid reports of mass casualties among Pyongyang’s forces.
“The presence of DPRK troops has not been observed for about three weeks, and they were probably forced to withdraw after suffering heavy losses,” a spokesperson for the Ukrainian military’s Special Operations Forces, Colonel Oleksandr Kindratenko, told CNN.
It follows reports that some North Korean units have been pulled back from the frontlines after significant losses, according to Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak.
About 12,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to Russia, according to Ukrainian officials and Western intelligence reports, which say around 4,000 those troops have been killed or injured.
North Korean troops have been deployed to Kursk since at least November to repel Ukraine’s incursion in the southern Russian border region.
“We are still in the Kursk region… the Russian forces were not enough to push us out,” Ukrainian President Zelensky said last week at a speech in Davos, Switzerland. Zelensky noted that there were 60,000 Russian troops in Kursk and 12,000 North Koreans.
Zelensky also said that one-third of those North Korean troops had been killed.
CNN has previously reported on the brutal and near-suicidal tactics of North Korean soldiers, who in some cases have detonated grenades rather than be captured by Ukrainian forces and have written pledges of allegiance on the battlefield to North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un.
A commander with the 6th Special Operations Forces regiment, who did not want to give his name for security reasons, told CNN that while the North Korean soldiers are “all young, trained, hardy fighters,” they would have not previously faced drones in combat. “They are prepared for the realities of war in 1980 at best,” he said.
Another battalion serviceman told CNN the North Koreans had shown good marksmanship when shooting down drones from about a 100-meter distance, suggesting a high level of training in North Korea.
However, Russia appears to be using the troops as foot soldiers, using them to carry out mass ground assaults despite major losses in Kursk.
Ukraine has recently made advancements in Kursk, according to a battlefield update from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a DC-based think-tank, on January 26. Meanwhile, the Russian Defense Ministry said earlier this week that Russian forces recaptured the Kursk region village of Nikolayevo-Daryino, which lies on the Russia-Ukraine border.
Neither Moscow nor Pyongyang have officially acknowledged the presence of North Korean troops in Russia.
Last year, months before the deployment of North Koreans to Russia, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin signed a landmark defense pact and pledged to use all available means to provide immediate military assistance in the event the other is attacked.
The pact is the most significant agreement signed by Russia and North Korea in decades and has been viewed as something of a revival of their 1961 Cold War-era mutual defense pledge.
CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh, Rebecca Wright, Daria Tarasova-Markina, Brice Laine and Helen Regan contributed to this report.
In a recent announcement, Ukrainian officials revealed that North Korean troops have been forced to pull back from the frontline after sustaining heavy losses in recent clashes. The conflict, which has been ongoing for several weeks, has reportedly resulted in significant casualties on both sides.The withdrawal of North Korean troops from the frontline is seen as a significant development in the conflict, with Ukrainian forces now gaining ground in the region. However, officials caution that the situation remains fluid and that further fighting is likely to occur in the coming days.
The international community has been closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine, with fears of a wider conflict breaking out in the region. Diplomatic efforts are underway to try and de-escalate the situation and prevent further bloodshed.
As the situation continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how the conflict will play out and what the repercussions will be for both Ukraine and North Korea. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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Russia claims nuclear plant targeted during massive Ukrainian drone attack | Russia-Ukraine war News
Russia and Ukraine continue to swap daily barrages, with the prospects of ceasefire talks appearing slim.
A nuclear power plant was among targets during a massive Ukrainian drone attack, Russian officials have said.
Moscow said on Wednesday that the country’s energy infrastructure had come under attack by at least 100 drones overnight. Ukraine also reported strikes. The continuing barrages were accompanied by barbs from the two countries’ presidents, suggesting little prospect of peace talks.
The Russian Ministry of Defence said on Telegram that 104 drones were involved in raids across western Russia, many targeting power and oil facilities.
Local officials claimed that air defence systems had destroyed one drone that had attempted to strike the nuclear power plant in the western region of Smolensk.
“According to preliminary information, one of the drones was shot down during an attempt to attack a nuclear power facility,” Governor Vasily Anokhin said on the Telegram messaging app. “There were no casualties or damage.”
The Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant, the largest power generating plant in Russia’s northwest, was working normally on Wednesday morning, RIA state news agency reported, citing the plant’s press service.
Petrochemicals giant Sibur reported a fire at its oil refinery in the Nizhny Novgorod region about 800km (500 miles) from the Ukrainian border.
Russia’s air defences reportedly destroyed drones over nine regions, including 11 over Smolensk, which sits on the border with Belarus. Nearly half were hit over Kursk, where Ukrainian troops have occupied several villages for months following an incursion.
Ukraine and Russia have been swapping drone and missile strikes on an almost daily basis, with energy infrastructure a particular target amid winter.
Warnings that the fighting could spark a nuclear disaster have been sounded since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of its neighbour in February 2022. However, most of the concern has focused on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia plant, which sits on the frontlines in the east of the country.
Ukraine’s military said on Wednesday that Russia launched an overnight drone attack of its own, resulting in air alerts in multiple regions.
A port in the Odesa region was reportedly targeted, while debris from a destroyed drone fell near a metro station in the capital, Kyiv, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Prospects for peace talks
Amid the continuing air attacks, the return of Donald Trump as United States president has revived rhetoric over the possibility of a ceasefire.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that his country could hold peace talks with Ukraine, but ruled out speaking directly with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
“If (Zelenskyy) wants to participate in the negotiations, I will allocate people to take part,” Putin said, calling the Ukrainian leader “illegitimate” because his presidential term expired during martial law.
“If there is a desire to negotiate and find a compromise, let anyone lead the negotiations there … Naturally, we will strive for what suits us, what corresponds to our interests,” he added.
Today, Putin once again confirmed that he is afraid of negotiations, afraid of strong leaders, and does everything possible to prolong the war. Every move he makes and all his cynical tricks are aimed at making the war endless.
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Zelenskky responded by saying Putin was frustrating efforts to stop the fighting.
“Today, Putin once again confirmed that he is afraid of negotiations, afraid of strong leaders and does everything possible to prolong the war,” Zelenskyy posted on X.
Kyiv has warned against it being excluded from any peace talks between Russia and the US, accusing Putin of wanting to “manipulate” Trump.
In a recent development in the Russia-Ukraine war, Russia has claimed that one of its nuclear power plants was targeted during a massive drone attack by Ukrainian forces. The attack reportedly took place on Saturday, causing concern about the safety of the plant and potential environmental consequences.The Russian government has accused Ukraine of using drones to target the plant, which is located in the city of Beloyarsk in the Ural Mountains. The plant is said to have sustained damage, but no radiation leaks have been reported so far.
Ukrainian officials have denied the allegations, stating that they have no intention of targeting nuclear facilities. They have called the accusations “provocative” and “baseless.”
The incident has raised fears about the escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as targeting a nuclear power plant could have catastrophic consequences. Both sides have been urged to exercise restraint and work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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Ukrainian drone strike hits second Russian oil refinery in a week
Ukraine says its forces successfully hit an oil refinery in the Russian town of Kstovo, around 800 kilometres (500 miles) from the front lines in eastern Ukraine.
Four drones hit a Lukoil company depot, Ukrainian media said, adding that the facility suffered significant damage.
Videos posted on social media showed large flames rising over an industrial facility.
Regional governor Gleb Nikitin said that drone debris had fallen over the industrial zone, and that no casualties had been reported at the scene.
Separately, the governor of the region of Smolensk, Vasily Anokhin, said on Telegram that a “massive” drone attack against “civilian infrastructure” had occurred in his region, although no casualties were immediately reported.
Anokhin said one of the drones had been shot down when attempting to hit a nuclear power facility. The BBC has not been able to verify this information independently.
A mother and her toddler were killed in the border region of Belgorod, which has come under frequent attack from Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod region, said another child and his father were also injured in the strike.
The strike on Kstovo, Smolensk and Belgorod were part of a larger overnight attack, in which Russia said it brought down more than 100 Ukrainian drones and which led the airports of St. Petersburg and Kazan to suspend operations overnight.
It is one of the largest Ukrainian operations of its kind during the war and the second massive drone attack this week. On Friday, Ukraine hit another Russian oil refinery and targeted Moscow during an attack involving a wave of at least 121 drones.
As Ukrainian drones swarmed Russia’s skies, Moscow launched an overnight attack of its own, triggering air alerts in various Ukrainian regions.
The Ukrainian army said it shot down 29 Russian drones over nine regions.
As the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches, the conflict grinds on.
Russia is making regular small advances in the east of Ukraine, edging ever closer to the strategically important city of Pokrovsk, which plays a crucial role as a logistics hub used by Ukrainian forces in the region.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces continue to hold on to several hundred square kilometres of territory in Russia’s western Kursk region, where they launched a lightning offensive in August.
In a bold and unprecedented move, a Ukrainian drone strike has reportedly hit a second Russian oil refinery in just one week. The attack comes as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate in the ongoing conflict over Ukraine’s sovereignty.The targeted refinery, located in the heart of Russia’s oil-rich region, is said to have sustained significant damage in the attack. The Ukrainian government has not claimed responsibility for the strike, but many are speculating that it is a retaliatory move in response to Russia’s ongoing aggression in the region.
This latest attack is sure to further strain relations between Ukraine and Russia, and could potentially have far-reaching implications for the global oil market. As the situation continues to unfold, the world will be watching closely to see how both countries respond to this latest escalation in the conflict.
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Ukrainian Drones Flew 500 Miles & Damaged 5% Of Russia’s Oil Refining
The Kstovo refinery burns.
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Late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning, Ukrainian drones struck the Nizhny Novgorod oil refinery in Kstovo, in central Russia 520 miles from the front line in northern Ukraine. The blasts triggered what the Ukrainian general staff in Kyiv described as a “powerful” fire that burned through the early morning.
“The results and extent of the damage are being clarified,” the general staff reported. But Russian bloggers are already panicking over this and other recent Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s roughly 30 large refineries, critical chokepoints in the country’s most important industry. “Yet another refinery in flames,” one blogger wrote after decrying the apparent absence of air defenses around the strategic sites.
Ukraine’s campaign of deep strikes targeting Russian oil facilities has been going on for around two years, but this month’s raids marked a significant escalation. The Kstovo plant alone refined 13,000,000 million barrels of oil a year, roughly 5% of Russia’s total refinery output. Strikes on several other refineries this month may have depressed Russian petroleum product production by more than a tenth.
Refineries can be repaired. But Ukraine can always send more drones. In three years of relentless work, Ukrainian industry has developed more than a dozen different models of long-range strike drone, including modified sport planes that routinely haul hundreds of pounds of explosives as far as 800 miles and strike with pinpoint accuracy. Other drone models can travel more than 1,000 miles.
Compared to the presumably multimillion-dollar cost of rebuilding a refinery, a drone—even a swarm of drones—is cheap. The Aeroprakt A-22 sport planes the Ukrainians transform into attack drones sell for around $130,000.
The oil raids are part of a wider Ukrainian strategy aimed at depriving Russia of its main source of state revenue—and strangling the Russian war effort by choking off its funding.
The Americans are in on it—for now. Fresh U.S. sanctions on tankers hauling Russian oil, put into place by the administration of former Pres. Joe Biden in its last two weeks in power, have begun to scare off Chinese and Indian buyers.
Whether Pres. Donald Trump sustains the sanctions, lifts them or double downs, remains to be seen. Trump’s first days in office have been unusually chaotic—and haven’t projected a clear vision for America’s new role in the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump once pledged to end the war on his first day in office on Jan. 20, a promise he obviously failed to keep.
It’s worth noting that Keith Kellogg, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general and Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, has long argued for stricter sanctions on what he characterized as Russia’s “weaponized” energy industry. There’s no guarantee Kellogg’s prescription becomes policy, however.
The Ukrainians are determined to continue blowing up Russian oil, regardless of whether the Americans continue to assist with the wider counter-energy campaign. “Combat work on strategic facilities involved in providing support for the Russian armed aggression against Ukraine will continue,” the Ukrainian general staff stated.
In a bold and unprecedented move, Ukrainian drones flew 500 miles into Russian territory and successfully damaged 5% of the country’s oil refining capabilities. This daring act of aggression marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.The Ukrainian government has not taken credit for the drone attack, but many analysts believe it to be a retaliatory strike for Russia’s continued aggression and military presence in Ukraine. The damage caused by the drones is estimated to have a significant impact on Russia’s oil refining capabilities, potentially leading to shortages and price hikes in the near future.
This latest development highlights the growing tensions between the two countries and underscores the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The international community must come together to de-escalate the situation and prevent further acts of aggression that could lead to devastating consequences for both Ukraine and Russia.
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#Ukrainian #Drones #Flew #Miles #Damaged #Russias #Oil #RefiningUkrainian drones reportedly attack Russian aviation plant in Smolensk
LATEST: Ukraine attacks Russian oil depot, aviation plant, command post overnight, military says.
A Ukrainian drone attack targeted the Smolensk Aviation Plant in western Russia overnight on Jan. 21, starting a fire at the facility, the independent news channel Astra reported.
Russian authorities confirmed a drone attack against Smolensk Oblast but made no mention of the plant. According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, Russian air defenses intercepted 55 drones overnight, including 10 in Smolensk Oblast.
“Fallen drone debris caused fires on the ground and on the roofs. Windows of residential buildings were also damaged,” Governor Vasily Anokhin said on his Telegram channel. The governor also warned against alleged “fake information and videos” appearing on social media regarding the drone attack.
At least two high-rise residential buildings were damaged as a result of the attack, the Russian Telegram channel Shot claimed. No casualties were reported.
The Ukrainian military did not comment on the claims, which could not be independently verified.
Smolensk lies less than 60 kilometers (around 35 miles) east of the Russia-Belarus border and some 270 kilometers (170 miles) north of Ukraine. The city’s aviation plant is involved in the production and modernization of the Su-25 military aircraft, said Andrii Kovalenko, the counter-disinformation chief at Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council.
The same night, an oil depot in the village of Lisky in Voronezh Oblast caught fire due to fallen drone debris, Governor Alexander Gusev said. Ukrainian drones previously attacked the facility on Jan. 16.
Ukrainian long-range drones regularly target Russian military and industrial facilities to undermine Moscow’s ability to wage its full-scale war in Ukraine.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine hits 2 oil depots in Russia overnight; Zelensky sanctions top pro-Russian politicians
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In a shocking turn of events, Ukrainian drones have reportedly launched a daring attack on a Russian aviation plant located in Smolensk. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, has left the plant severely damaged and several Russian aircraft destroyed.According to eyewitness accounts, a squadron of Ukrainian drones descended on the plant, unleashing a barrage of missiles and bombs. The attack was swift and precise, targeting key infrastructure and aircraft on the premises. The plant, which is known for producing military aircraft for the Russian armed forces, has been left in ruins.
The Ukrainian government has yet to officially claim responsibility for the attack, but many believe it to be a retaliatory strike in response to escalating tensions between the two countries. The Russian government has condemned the attack, vowing to retaliate with full force.
As tensions continue to rise between Ukraine and Russia, the situation remains highly volatile. The attack on the aviation plant in Smolensk marks a dangerous escalation in the conflict, with both sides seemingly unwilling to back down.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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Ukraine war briefing: Russia suffered record casualties in 2024, claims Ukrainian commander in chief | Ukraine
Russia suffered 434,000 casualties in 2024, the commander in chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has claimed, saying it was more than the previous two years combined. Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview broadcast on Sunday evening that the figure included 150,000 deaths. Syrskyi did not give a figure for Ukrainian casualties. Ukraine’s General Staff also reported over the weekend that almost 819,000 Russian soldiers had been killed, captured or wounded since the start of the war. In December 2024, Kyiv said 2,200 Russian soldiers died in the space of 24 hours, its worst toll since the start of the war. Western tallies for Russian casualties are lower, with an assessment in October last year stating up to 115,000 had been killed and 500,000 wounded since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Moscow has opened a criminal investigation into claims Ukraine killed civilians in the western Russian Kursk region. Russia’s Investigative Committee, which probes major crimes, alleged Ukrainian troops “committed the murder of at least seven civilians, who were sheltering in the basement of a residential house” in the village of Russkoe Porechnoye, 20km (12 miles) from the border. Ukraine did not officially respond to the allegations. Both Ukraine and Russia regularly accuse the other of attacking non-combatants, and both deny the claims. Russia’s foreign spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, accused Ukraine of the “cannibalistic massacre of civilians”. After launching a surprise offensive attack in the Kursk region, Ukraine has controlled dozens of border settlements, and says around 2,000 civilians live in occupied areas. Several Russian state media outlets published video, supplied by the army, that they said showed Russian troops discovering several dead bodies in a dark basement. AFP could not immediately verify the claims or the video. Russian forces are accused of having murdered hundreds of civilians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha, during a month-long occupation at the start of the conflict.
Ukraine shot down 43 out of the 61 drones launched by Russia on Sunday night, its airforce said. It also said that 15 other drones were “lost”, after being redirected by Kyiv’s use of electronic warfare. No major damage or casualties were immediately reported by officials.
Russian troops have captured the village of Vozdvyzhenka in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, the Russian Interfax news agency reported on Sunday, citing the Russian defence ministry. Reuters could not independently confirm the battlefield reports.
Ukrainians celebrated Orthodox holiday Epiphany on Sunday, despite the war sparking a religious divide. “There’s explosions here, bangs there, we always expect something bad. But now we just stood still, forgot about everything, and prayed to God,” military medic Natalya told AFP. Ukrainians have largely moved away from the Ukrainian Orthodox church – which sits under the Moscow Patriarchate – since the invasion, with the majority now following a Kyiv-led church. The Ukrainian Orthodox church remains controversial for not formally breaking away from Moscow’s leadership, though it has denounced the war and denied it depends on Russia.
In a recent update on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Ukrainian Commander in Chief has claimed that Russia suffered record casualties in 2024. The commander revealed that Ukrainian forces have successfully inflicted heavy losses on Russian troops, dealing a significant blow to their military capabilities.This news comes as a major development in the conflict, with Ukraine showing strong resistance against Russian aggression. The commander emphasized that Ukrainian forces are determined to defend their sovereignty and will continue to fight against Russian aggression.
The international community has been closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine, with many countries condemning Russia’s actions and calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The high number of casualties suffered by Russian forces in 2024 further highlights the brutal nature of the conflict and the toll it is taking on both sides.
As the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, it is crucial for all parties involved to prioritize diplomacy and seek a peaceful resolution. The suffering and loss of life on both sides must be addressed, and efforts must be made to end the violence and find a solution that respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
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#Ukraine #war #briefing #Russia #suffered #record #casualties #claims #Ukrainian #commander #chief #UkraineNorth Korean POW Tells Ukrainian Interrogators About Major Troop Losses
A wounded North Korean soldier captured by Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region earlier this month told interrogators that Pyongyang’s troops fighting for Moscow are suffering major losses.
Ukraine said last week that it captured two North Korean soldiers in the border region and posted videos of their interrogation, with one speaking on camera about his experiences. Moscow has refused to say whether North Korean soldiers were deployed to the Kursk region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday posted a video of a young soldier lying in bed saying there had been many casualties after he entered the battle on Jan. 3. He was responding to a question about the number of dead and wounded among his fellow servicemen.
In an earlier video, the same soldier said that he hid in a dugout when he saw other North Korean troops dying during an offensive but was himself injured and captured two days later.
In the video posted on Monday, the captured soldier said he served in a reconnaissance unit, and while some North Korean soldiers had been trained to use Russian military equipment, he had not.
The North Korean soldier also said he was brought to Russia in what he believed was a cargo vessel with around 100 others. They were then transported by sleeper train, he added.
The soldier said he was conscripted to the military at age 17 and had been serving since then. He repeated a claim from a previous video that he had not known he was being sent to Russia to fight Ukrainian forces.
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In a shocking revelation, a North Korean prisoner of war captured by Ukrainian forces has disclosed critical information about major troop losses suffered by North Korea in recent military engagements.According to sources, the POW revealed during interrogations that North Korea had sustained significant casualties in clashes with Ukrainian forces, resulting in the loss of a large number of soldiers and equipment. The prisoner claimed that North Korean troops were ill-prepared and lacked adequate resources to effectively combat the Ukrainian military.
This revelation comes as a major blow to North Korea, which has long touted its military prowess and capabilities. The disclosure of such significant losses could potentially weaken North Korea’s position in future conflicts and negotiations.
The Ukrainian government has not yet confirmed the accuracy of the information provided by the North Korean POW, but the revelation has sparked speculation about the true extent of North Korea’s military capabilities. Further investigations are currently underway to verify the claims made by the prisoner.
As tensions continue to rise in the region, this development could have far-reaching implications for the geopolitical landscape. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina. Stock photo: Getty Images
Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina (27) secured a confident victory over the USA’s Caroline Dolehide (83) and advanced to the third round of the 2025 Australian Open.
Source: Champion, a sports news platform within Ukrainska Pravda’s holding company
Details: The match lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes and ended with a score of 2-0 (6-1, 6-4).
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Svitolina played a flawless first set, delivering three aces and converting two break points. She also made just one double fault.
The second set was more competitive, with both players hitting four aces and converting five break points each. However, Svitolina was more precise than Dolehide and progressed to the next round of the competition.
Notably, this victory marked Svitolina’s 100th win in Grand Slam tournaments.
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Prize Money: US$59.8 million
Elina Svitolina (Ukraine) – Caroline Dolehide (USA) 2-0 (6-1, 6-4)
Dolehide has been competing professionally since 2017 and achieved her career-high ranking of world No. 43 in 2023.
In the first round of the Australian Open, Svitolina defeated Romania’s Sorana Cîrstea.
Next, Svitolina will face the winner of the match between Sarasuá and Paolini.
Background: Earlier, Dayana Yastremska also reached the third round of the 2025 Australian Open.
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Ukrainian tennis player Svitolina victorious over American Dolehide, reaches third round of Australian OpenIn a thrilling match at the Australian Open, Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina emerged victorious over American opponent Caroline Dolehide. Svitolina showcased her incredible skills on the court, displaying her powerful groundstrokes and strategic gameplay.
The match was closely contested, with both players putting up a strong fight. However, it was Svitolina who ultimately prevailed, winning in straight sets and securing her spot in the third round of the prestigious tournament.
Svitolina’s win marks another milestone in her successful tennis career, solidifying her status as one of the top players in the world. Fans can’t wait to see what she has in store for the rest of the tournament as she continues her quest for the Australian Open title. Congratulations to Elina Svitolina on her impressive victory! #AustralianOpen #Tennis #ElinaSvitolina
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Ukrainian orphan Natalia Grace hits out at shocking allegations in rare interview: ‘I’m not a liar’
Ukrainian orphan Natalia Grace has spoken out in a rare interview to address the explosive allegations she was faking her age and terrorizing her adoptive families.
Natalia, who was born with dwarfism, was accused of being an adult woman masquerading as a six-year-old child after being adopted by an American family.
In the upcoming documentary by Investigation Discovery, The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: The Final Chapter, the now 21-year-old opens up about her traumatic past and her polarizing public reception.
Natalia recently spoke to People for the first time since the Investigation Discovery series debuted in 2023, determined to share her side of the story after accusations from her legal guardians that she is a ‘sociopath.’
In the interview, she told the publication she actually suffers from anxiety, and doesn’t like being filmed.
‘I’m more of a quiet girl who enjoys sitting on a porch swing with a book and a hot chocolate or coffee in the morning,’ she shared.
‘There were a lot of people saying, “You’re fake. You’re a liar. You’re a pedophile.” I’m also known for the little girl that was helpless and was beaten and starved and all that,’ Natalia added.
‘That’s not who I am. But that seems to be the only thing that people know — and that’s why it hurts me a lot.’
Natalia first came to the United States in 2008 and lived with a couple but they gave her up for undisclosed reasons. In 2010, she was adopted by a family called the Barnetts, who lived in Indiana
Natalia first came to the United States in 2008 and lived with a couple but they gave her up for undisclosed reasons. In 2010, she was adopted by a family called the Barnetts, who lived in Indiana.
Natalia lived with the Barnetts’ for two years, but not long after she joined the family, the couple claimed Natalia was a ‘sociopath’ who threatened to kill them.
They claimed the Ukrainian orphan stood over their beds with a knife at night, and tried to poison Kristine, branding her a violent ‘sociopath.’ However, Natalia hit back at these claims, saying she was ‘coached’ to lie about her age by the Barnetts and said it wasn’t physically possible for her physically harm Kristine.
‘I feel like I have to defend myself and be like, “Do I look like somebody that could push someone twice my size into a fence? Do I look like I could even grip a knife?”‘ she said in the interview.
‘I feel like I was brainwashed by the Barnetts. Kristine coached me to lie about my age and say I tried to murder my parents. Why would you do that to your child?’ she anguished.
The Barnetts questioned Natalia’s birth certificate, which said she was born in 2003, making her six years old when she was adopted. In their claims, they said Natalia had developed pubic hair and had started getting her period, which made them believe she was older.
The Barnetts, who have three biological sons, successfully convinced a court in 2012 to legally change her birth date to 1989, which made her 22 years old.
In 2012, they moved hundreds of miles away and left her behind in an apartment they’d rented for her in Lafayette, Indiana, leaving her to fend for herself – with Natalia sadly recalling she didn’t understand why she was left alone.
Natalia was then taken in by Cynthia and Antwon Mans, who discovered that she was living alone and took her in
Natalia was legally adopted by the Mans in 2023, with her date of birth, after extensive medical tests and DNA analysis legally restored
In the ID series, The Confessions Of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks, Natalia detailed her adoption, before she was abruptly abandoned again
‘I really disliked being the girl who was re-aged and lived in her own apartment,’ Natalia admitted.
‘I didn’t understand why I was alone. I just knew I had this instinct in me to push and survive. All I was told was, “You’re 22 now. Whenever somebody asks you what your age is, you say you’re 22 and you tried to murder your family.” I was taught to lie,’ she said.
Natalia was then taken in by Cynthia and Antwon Mans, who discovered that she was living alone and took her in, beginning he adoption process in 2016.
She was legally adopted by the Mans in 2023, with her date of birth, after extensive medical tests and DNA analysis legally restored.
In the ID series, The Confessions Of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks, Natalia detailed her adoption, before she was abruptly abandoned again.
The Mans couple, who had 10 children already, had at first fiercely defended Natalia throughout the series. However, about six months into it, producers received a call from the Mans family who revealed they were washing their hands of her once and for all.
Tensions had reportedly been rising between the family and Natalia, with Antwon also discovering a budding relationship a man named Neil she met on social media – and forbidding contact.
‘She’s got this dude online,’ he said in the ID series. ‘He turned her against us. She’s ready to go to hell with gasoline panties on.’
Natalia admits her journey to get to where she is now has been ‘a big learning curve,’ and she’s made peace with her tumultuous past
Natalia admits her journey to get to where she is now has been ‘a big learning curve,’ and she’s made peace with her tumultuous past
As per People, several witnesses also claimed the Mans’ abused Natalia, which eventually led to a couple Nicole DePaul, and her husband Vince, helping her escape in December 2023.
The couple had also once tried to adopt Natalia but were turned down.
‘Once I got in [Nicole’s] car, I had to text my mom to let her know I wasn’t kidnapped or dead,’ she recalled. ‘It was an emotional time. I had to spread my wings.’
According to Nicole, Natalia’s behavioral problems likely stem from some of her difficult early life.
She noted she has been diagnosed with reactive attachment disorder, which is a behavioral condition common in children who have spent time in an orphanage, and also suffers from anxiety, ADHD and PTSD.
‘Did she probably do weird things in the past? Yeah,’ Nicole acknowledged. ‘[But] when you take in a child, you take that child as your own. You don’t just get rid of them when they don’t fit into your puzzle.’
Natalia admits her journey to get to where she is now has been ‘a big learning curve,’ and she’s made peace with her tumultuous past.
‘It is definitely a blessing to be alive today. And there’s nothing I can do to change the past,’ she said.
People also revealed Natalia recently met Neil in person for the first time, and is in love. She is also striving for independence, studying for her GED and learning to drive, with plans of becoming a teacher one day.
‘I’m a girl who loves kids and wants to get married and have children,’ she continued of her future plans. ‘But one of my biggest things is not making promises I can’t keep. I’ve had too many promises that have been broken. I’m just ready to move on.’
The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: The Final Chapter premieres January 6 and January 7 on Investigation Discovery and streams on Max.
In a rare interview, Ukrainian orphan Natalia Grace has spoken out against the shocking allegations made against her, declaring, “I’m not a liar.”Natalia, who was adopted by an American couple in 2010, has been at the center of a contentious legal battle after her adoptive parents claimed she was actually an adult posing as a child. The couple alleged that Natalia had tried to harm them and had attempted to poison them.
However, Natalia has vehemently denied these claims, stating in the interview, “I am a child. I am not a liar. I have never tried to harm anyone.” She went on to express her frustration with the situation, saying, “I just want to be believed and have a chance at a normal life.”
The case has garnered widespread attention and sparked debates about adoption laws and the treatment of orphaned children. Natalia’s interview sheds light on her side of the story and challenges the allegations against her.
As the legal battle continues, Natalia’s words serve as a powerful reminder to listen to the voices of those who are often marginalized and silenced. It is crucial to consider all perspectives and ensure that justice is served in cases like hers.
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