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Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukraine On Verge Of Losing Key City In Russia's Kursk Region
Seven months after Ukraine captured Sudzha in the surprise invasion of Russia's Kursk region, its hold on this key city appears to be nearing an end. While one Russian media outlet claims Sudzha has fallen, Ukrainian military sources we spoke with, as well as Russian and Ukrainian media and Telegram channels, say there is still fighting going on there, though the prospects for Ukraine keeping the city aren't good. The loss of Sudzha, located less than six miles from the border, would mark a major turning point because it sits along an important supply route and has served as a key staging area and command and control node for Ukraine's forces. Its precarious status raises the question of just how much longer this incursion can last, as both Ukrainian and Russian sources say Moscow's troops have retaken several towns in Kursk over the past 24 hours. You can read more about the Russian effort to enter Sudzha through an abandoned gas pipeline in our recent story here. No one wants to see these videos of reality, when your own are getting killed, but this is the reality of war, our friends die also, not just Russians! Help Kot directly I beg you all, as it's fcking tough in Kursk PP erokhin12345d@ — Harri_EST (@Harri_Est) March 11, 2025 'Russian Armed Forces have taken full control of Sudzha,' the Russian SHOT media outlet reported, 'from the ground. Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters have left the city. As we have learned, there is currently a small number of Ukrainian troops in the city, but they are all retreating. Some of them managed to take cover before the HIMARS MLRS shelling from the Sumy region, the rest were killed or wounded during the fighting.' Ukrainian and Georgian sources tell us that the fighting in Sudzha is ongoing. 'Ukrainian troops have not yet retreated from Sudzha city,' a retired high-ranking Ukrainian officer told The War Zone Wednesday morning. 'Fighting is going on at the western and northern parts of the city right now.' 'There are still some Ukrainian troops there,' Mamuka Mamulashvili, commander of the Georgian Legion, told us. He estimated that Ukrainian forces still hold about a third of the roughly 500 square miles of Kursk they held at the peak of its invasion. However, an infographic from Voice of America, which you can see below, suggests Ukraine's salient is even smaller. Since Kyiv launched its cross-border assault into Russia's Kursk region last August, Moscow has been pushing back hard. After Tuesday's U.S.-Ukraine summit in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine agreed to a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, awaiting Kremlin approval. — VOA Visuals (@VOAVisuals) March 12, 2025 The Ukrainian and Georgian comments line up with assessments by a member of the Ukrainian parliament's defense committee and the Ukrainian DeepState open-source collective that the situation in Sudhza is difficult for Ukraine, but fighting continues. These statements come in the wake of a Telegram channel linked to Russian paratroopers claiming its forces have occupied at least the center of Sudzha. 'Paratroopers display Russian and Airborne Forces flags on Sudzha's central square,' the Russian_Airborne Telegram channel wrote. 'There's very little time left until the Kursk region is completely liberated.' Russia: The Russian fascists have retaken control of downtown Sudzha in Kursk region. The major offensive began immediately after the US administration cut off Ukraine from US intelligence, leaving Ukrainians effectively blind. — Igor Sushko (@igorsushko) March 12, 2025 Geolocation of Russian troops and flags in central Sudzha, Kursk oblast, as we mentioned was expected to occur in our post yesterday. — Ukraine Control Map (@UAControlMap) March 12, 2025 Neither the Russian nor Ukrainian Defense Ministries (MoD) commented specifically about Sudzha on Wednesday morning. Russia's MoD reported the capture of five more villages on Wednesday, and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that 'the dynamics are good.' Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the issue of his troops' presence in Kursk, saying they will continue battling despite intense Russian pressure. ''The military command is doing what it should do, preserving the maximum of lives of our soldiers,'' Zelensky said, urging a 'sober' assessment of the battlefield situation rather than reacting to Russian information warfare,' the Kyiv Independent wrote on Wednesday. We need to focus on the first steps to ensure that there is silence. And after the martial law is lifted, there will be elections in accordance with Ukrainian law, – Zelensky. Our troops in the Kursk region continue to carry out tasks, and Russia is exerting pressure; It… — MilitaryNewsUA (@front_ukrainian) March 12, 2025 Russia has poured tens of thousands of its own troops and about 12,000 North Korean soldiers into Kursk to dislodge Ukrainian forces. While Ukraine was steadily losing territory there, the biggest push came last week after the U.S. cut off intelligence support and arms supplies to Ukraine following a White House blowout between Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump. Several sources told us that the move played a big role in Russia's recent Kursk advances. The U.S. on Tuesday resumed providing Ukraine with intelligence products like satellite imagery as well as weaponry after the two nations agreed on a plan for a 30-day ceasefire. Maxar on Wednesday confirmed to us that they are once giving Ukraine access to its images. The ceasefire agreement must still gain the approval of Russian President Vladimir Putin, which seems unlikely. US military aid is once again flowing to Ukraine through Deputy Minister of National Defense, Paweł Zalewski, confirmed that American arms deliveries have resumed. — KyivPost (@KyivPost) March 12, 2025 Whether the resumption of Washington's support for Kyiv will help its fight in Kursk remains an open question. Ian Matveev, an antiwar Russian military analyst, suggested the end of this operation is at hand. 'The Ukrainian Armed Forces are leaving the Kursk region – today it will be completely liberated,' he stated Wednesday on X. 'It is also clear that the Ukrainians have preserved their main forces and have not allowed the defeat at the Kursk bridgehead. The operation that began seven months ago is ending.' ВСУ выходят из Курской области — сегодня будет полностью освобождена. Также ясно, что украинцы сохранили основные силы и не допустили разгрома на Курском плацдарме. Операция, начавшаяся семь месяцев назад, завершается: — IanMatveev (@ian_matveev) March 12, 2025 The Ukrainian and Georgian sources we spoke with offered a different take. 'My guess is that we will stay there as long as the security situation will allow,' the retired Ukrainian officer told us. 'I guess resumption of intel should be a helpful tool for the Ukrainian bridgehead in Kursk.' Mamulashvili, the Georgian Legion commander, said his forces were actively reinforcing the Kursk salient. 'We have not left yet, but it does not look good,' Mamulashvili posited. While the future of Kursk remains unclear, there are indications that Ukraine is making small gains in the eastern part of its country, with advances in both the Pokrovsk area and Toretsk. Donetsk region, Pokrovsk direction – the advance in the settlement of Shevchenko continues, with Ukrainians now controlling approximately 60% of the area. — Visioner (@visionergeo) March 12, 2025 All this comes as negotiations over a peace deal are underway between Washington and Moscow, with Zelensky having previously stated that the Kursk salient was a bargaining chip in any such talks. Whether that remains the case is now an open question as Ukraine's presence in Russia is shrinking and may soon be completely evaporated in the coming days. Contact the author: howard@
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Apple's new app for invitations helps you get your party started
You can create invitations, send them out and share the photos from your event afterwards all with the new Apple Invites app. Users with iPhones with at least iOS 18 can create customized invitations using a simple form and distribute them by message, email or link. A host can then use the feedback function to see who is planning to come. The app is not restricted to iPhone users as you can send out invitations regardless of the device used, meaning also to Android users or by e-mail to people without a smartphone. Your invite will then be displayed either in the invitations app or on a website. Alongside your occasion and invitation text, people you send an invite to can also see the location and time and can create a calendar entry or plan a route directly using the map app. There's even a small weather forecast for your event location which may help when it comes to choosing an outfit. You need a subscription to iCloud+ for the full range of Apple Invites functions, which costs $0.99 a month for the basic option with 50 GB storage, $2.99 for 200 GB and $10.99 for 2 terabytes of storage. Alongside the app, there is also a web version you can access at To create the invite, users can choose an image from their photo library or from the app's gallery of backgrounds — a curated collection of images representing different occasions and event themes. Later, participants can contribute photos and videos to a dedicated shared album within each invite to help preserve memories and relive the event. 'With Apple Invites, an event comes to life from the moment the invitation is created, and users can share lasting memories even after they get together,' said Brent Chiu-Watson, Apple's senior director of Worldwide Product Marketing for Apps and iCloud. 'Apple Invites brings together capabilities our users already know and love across iPhone, iCloud, and Apple Music, making it easy to plan special events.'
Gulf Business
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Business
Apple Invites: What this new iphone app helps you do
Image: Apple Available from February 4 for iPhone users and accessible on the web via the Share memorable moments Apple Invites empowers users to craft personalised invitations that set the tone for a memorable event. By choosing from a variety of images in their photo library or the app's gallery, users can create a tailored invitation for any occasion — be it a birthday, wedding, or casual get-together. The app also leverages Maps and Weather integration, allowing hosts to send guests directions to the venue and provide a forecast for the event day. Apple Invites includes an easy-to-use Shared Album feature, where guests can upload photos and videos, ensuring that memories are captured and shared. Apple Music subscribers also can create collaborative playlists that guests can access directly from the app, adding a fun and personalised soundtrack to the event. Apple Intelligence enhances event invitations Apple Invites takes advantage of the company's signature Apple Intelligence features, allowing users to create unique and creative event invitations. Users can tap into the Image Playground, a tool that generates original images based on descriptions or people from the user's photo library. Plus, Apple's Writing Tool s help refine the message to ensure the perfect wording for every occasion. Hosts retain full control of the invitation process. They can easily manage their events, share invitations with a simple link, and track RSVPs in real-time. Guests can participate without needing an iCloud+ subscription or even an Apple Account — ensuring accessibility for everyone, regardless of their device. The app also provides flexibility for guests, allowing them to control how their details are displayed, and offering the option to leave or report an event at any time. Premium features with iCloud+ For iCloud+ subscribers, Apple Invites offers additional features that enhance the event experience. With expanded storage, users can safely store high-resolution photos, videos, and files in iCloud, ensuring they never run out of space. Additional premium features include Private Relay, which secures browsing on Safari; Hide My Email, generating random email addresses for privacy; and HomeKit Secure Video, which provides encrypted video storage for home security footage. iCloud+ users also enjoy Family Sharing, allowing up to five people to share the subscription at no extra cost. The service starts at Dhs3.99. Apple Invites is available as a free download from the App Store for all iPhone models running iOS 18 or later. Certain features may vary depending on region or language settings.
USA Today
04-02-2025
- USA Today
Apple Invites: New app integrates social events, location, photos, even the weather
Apple released its new app, Invites, on Tuesday. Apple Invites allows users with an iCloud subscription to create and share custom invitations. Apple Invites corresponds with Maps and Weather to help create detailed invitations. Shared Albums and Apple Music playlists can also be integrated. Apple announced a new app on Tuesday that allows users to go beyond sharing a simple calendar invite. Apple Invites is a new mobile app for iPhones that allows users to create and share custom invitations, RSVP, and contribute to Shared Albums and Apple Music playlists associated with the event. Portions of the app are accessible for non-Apple users, too. Interested in learning more? Here's everything we know about the new Apple Invites app, which is available for download now. How does Apple Invites work? Apple Invites allows iPhone users with an iCloud+ subscription to create a customized event invite, integrating photos from their library, a collection from the app's gallery of event-themed backgrounds or artificial intelligence-generated images through Apple's Image Playground app. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Apple Invites is compatible with Apple Maps and Apple Weather, allowing invitees to access an event's address and what the weather will be like during the event. The app allows users to create a dedicated Shared Album, in which other Apple users can upload photos and videos associated with the event, and a shared Apple Music playlist to curate a collaborative event soundtrack. Once an invite is created, the host can share it with both Apple and non-Apple users. Is Apple Invites free? Users who wish to create and share invites with Apple Invites must have an iCloud+ subscription. iCloud+ plans start at 99 cents per month. Apple Invites is free to download from the Apple App Store and free to access at Only iCloud subscribers can create and share invites, while non-subscribers may only access shared invites and RSVP to them. What devices are compatible? Apple Invites is available on all iPhone models running iOS 18 or later and on desktop browsers at Do you need an Apple product or account to use Apple Invites? Non-Apple users may access and RSVP to invitations created and shared through Apple Invites, but they cannot create invitations. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Follow her on X and Instagram @gretalcross. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
