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World Service,05 Aug 2026,49 mins

Strikes between Ukraine and Russia intensify

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The war between Russia and Ukraine shows no signs of slowing down. The Ukrainian capital Kyiv has been struck overnight, according to the city's mayor. One person was killed and a dozen injured. Meanwhile Ukraine continues to target Russian business interests. We go live to Moscow. President Trump has said the Strait of Hormuz will open very soon or Iran will be hit very hard. We get an Iranian view on the negotiations to open up the waterway. And mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides. Presenters: James Copnall and Catherine Byaruhanga. (Photo: A firefighter works at a site of a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine. Credit: Anatolii Stepanov/Reuters).

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