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Recent developments in the Ukraine-Russia conflict have heightened concerns about the potential for further escalation and the devastating impact on both nations and the broader international community. The conflict, marked by ongoing military operations and diplomatic maneuvering, has garnered significant attention from global leaders, analysts, and the public alike.

The Gallipoli Peninsula along Türkiye's Aegean coast on April 25 witnessed an annual dawn ceremony to pay homage to fallen Anzac soldiers in the land battles during World War I, which resulted in a landmark Turkish victory in 1915.

Sir Richard Barrons, former leader of the British army's joint command, has issued a stark warning, suggesting that Ukraine may be on the brink of defeat by the Russian army this year. Concerns over the potential for Ukrainian losses stem from critical shortages in ammunition, troops, and air defenses, compounded by Russia's preparation for a summer offensive.

Day 607 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

Thousands of people gathered to pay tribute to the fallen Australian and New Zealand soldiers on the 108th anniversary of the Çanakkale Land Battles during the traditional dawn ceremony held at Anzac Cove on the historical Gallipoli Peninsula.

Here are the highlights of events related to the war in Ukraine over the past 24 hours:

London: Russia uses paratroopers as rapid reaction units in Ukraine

Russian commanders in southern and eastern Ukraine are using airborne forces as "elite rapid reaction units", according to a British Ministry of Defense briefing.

For decades, Egyptians have dreamed of bringing back some of the glories of their ancient civilization scattered across museums and private collections across the world.

The British army will begin delivering petrol to fuel stations on Oct. 4 after fears over tanker driver shortages led to panic buying and forced the government to offer visa waivers to foreign truckers to plug the shortfall.

The British army was put on standby on Monday to help ease fuel supply chain issues caused by a shortage of truck drivers as scenes of panic buying were observed across the UK.

Emma Winberg, the wife of former British army officer James Le Mesurier who jumped to his death on Nov. 11, 2019 from his apartment in Istanbul, has said the ultimate cause of her husband's death was the financial problems he faced, not an international intrigue.