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Ukraine's attack on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol has killed at least 9 people and wounded 16. Russian generals are among them. Source: Kyrylo Budanov, chief of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence; Voice of America Quote from Budanov: "The group's commander, Colonel-General (Aleksandr) Romanchuk, is among the wounded and in a serious condition.

A spate of speculation on the health of Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko follows similar reports about would-be Vladimir Putin illnesses. Such talk feeds the hope of the Russian opposition and many in the West. Ukrainians have a different agenda — and timetable.

As Russia continues to suffers heavy losses in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to mandate training for military reserves, which human rights activists is meant to be used to force new recruits to the frontlines.

The law gives authorities unlimited opportunities to impose travel bans, prohibit foreign travel, grant loans, execute real estate transactions and blocks driver licenses of those who don't show up for conscription. But will it be enough to supply Moscow's military with trained forces it needs.