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Ukraine’s Long-Awaited Counteroffensive Has Begun: Reports
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The Ukrainian military has kicked off its long-awaited counteroffensive to reclaim territories seized by Russia, according to multiple reports. Two unnamed Ukrainian officials confirmed the news to ABC, while four military sources were quoted by The Washington Post as saying the Ukrainian military had ramped up strikes on Russian positions in the southeast in a bid to free occupied territory. Experts have said the counteroffensive technically began a few days ago, but Ukrainian authorities stressed that they would not make an official announcement when the time comes. Russian authorities have said Ukrainian troops launched major attacks in the Zaporizhzhia region, but Moscow insists those attacks were “stopped.” One Ukrainian soldier taking part in fighting in the southeast told the Post there was “continuous heavy fighting” in the area. “Our artillery and aviation are working, but the Russians’ are working, as well. It is difficult for us and for them. The armed forces are advancing. But not as fast as we wanted,” he was quoted saying.
Read it at The Washington Post
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Dallas, TX
Police release video of fatal shooting of man who killed officer, wounded two others
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What to Know
- Dallas police officer Darron Burks was killed in a shooting Thursday in Oak Cliff. Dallas Chief of Police Eddie Garcia said the attack was premeditated and Burks was executed.
- Two other officers were injured in a gun battle with the suspected shooter when they arrived at the scene. One of the wounded officers has been released from the hospital and the other is critical but stable.
- Police killed the suspected shooter after a chase that ended in Lewisville. He was identified Friday as Corey Cobb-Bey.
- The initial shooting took place at about 10:10 p.m. Thursday on the 900 block of East Ledbetter Drive. The pursuit ended in Lewisville, on the 1000 block of Stemmons Freeway, at about 10:45 p.m.
- Funeral services for Burks will be held on Saturday at Watermark Church in Dallas.
Dallas police released dash-camera video Monday of the fatal shooting after the pursuit of the man police say targeted and killed one officer and injured two others on Thursday.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said Friday that Corey Cobb-Bey, 30, intentionally set out to shoot police when he killed officer Darron Burks sitting in his patrol car at an Oak Cliff community center between calls. He also wounded two others who arrived at the scene to check on Burks.
The late-night attack set off a highway chase that ended with officers fatally shooting the suspect.
The video released Monday shows the moment Cobb-Bey pulled over on Interstate 35E in Lewisville and got out of his white Buick. The video from the cruiser includes audio — someone on the police radio said, “Felony stop, use caution.”
“Use caution, he’s looking back, he’s still in the car, coming out with a weapon,” the voice can be heard as the suspect is seen walking back toward officers. “Hands are up.”
The angle of the dash cam shows an officer taking a defensive position behind his cruiser’s door.
“Drop the gun,” officers can be heard yelling at Bey multiple times as he walks away and then back toward officers.
Dallas police edited the footage pausing it and zooming in on the weapon.
Cobb-Bey does not appear to aim directly at police but continues walking toward officers.
Dallas police blurred the video at the moment officers opened fire shooting several rounds at Cobb-Bey.
“Roll EMS, roll EMS, we’ve got shots fired,” someone calls out over the police radio as the footage ends.
Six officers fired at Cobb-Bey, who died at the scene after being hit multiple times, police said. No officers were injured.
Police recovered two shotguns at the Lewisville site and two handguns at the Oak Cliff shooting scene. Garcia said Cobb-Bey had legally obtained the guns. One of the shotguns is shown in the video released by Dallas police on Monday.
Deputy Police Chief William Griffith said in the video released Monday by Dallas Police that the investigation shows the attack was “premeditated” after investigators collected evidence on social media.
Griffith said that Cobb-Bey recorded his encounter with Burks on a cell phone. The police department will not be releasing that video.
Senior Corporal Jamie Farmer, who was the first officer to arrive on the scene in Oak Cliff was shot in the leg and was treated and released from the hospital Monday.
Senior Corporal Karissa David was the second officer to respond to the scene of Burks’ shooting, she was shot in the face. Garcia said Friday she was in critical but stable condition.
Public visitation for Burks is planned for Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Watermark Church on LBJ Freeway in Dallas.
Flags around the city have been flying at half-staff in honor of Burks.
Miami, FL
Family fears body found in North Miami nursing home is missing senior: ‘He was stuffed in a closet’
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NORTH MIAMI, Fla. – Loved ones were experiencing heartbreak and anguish as a body was brought out of a North Miami nursing facility on Monday.
Family members told Local 10 News they believe it’s 71-year-old Elin Etienne, who was reported missing from North Dade Nursing and Rehab, located at 1255 NE 135th St., nearly two weeks ago.
Now they’re not sure he ever left.
“He was stuffed in a closet the last 12 days,” said a family member. “The officer advised he was so decomposed that they couldn’t recognize him.”
Loved ones say Etienne was a cook, a loving father and grandfather. They said he suffered an aneurysm, which is why they took him to North Dade Nursing and Rehab.
On Aug. 22, he was reported missing.
The family says they got a call from a nurse.
“She told me that they lost him, then they transferred me to another nurse who said he signed a form to leave,” said a family member.
“Do you think he would have signed a form to leave?” asked Local 10′s Janine Stanwood.
“No, he couldn’t even feed himself,” she replied.
The doors to the facility were locked when Local 10 News arrived on Monday. A staff member had no comment when asked about the situation.
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Atlanta, GA
Falcons Starting LB Limited, DB Simmons ‘Full Go’ in Practice Before Steelers Game
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When the Atlanta Falcons started practice Monday at IBM Performance Field in Flowery Branch, Ga., they did so with one defensive starter fully participating — and one in a restricted role.
Third-year inside linebacker Nate Landman had “limitations” in Monday’s session, according to Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, who met with reporters after practice. Landman, a 14-game starter last season, has dealt with a quad injury for the past two weeks.
In 2023, his first year of extended playing time, Landman logged 110 tackles, seven tackles for loss and a pair of sacks across 16 games. He’s expected to rotate with fellow third-year pro Troy Andersen next to Kaden Elliss at inside linebacker this fall.
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Joining Landman as a bystander Monday was practice squad tight end John FitzPatrick, who suffered an undisclosed injury this preseason and is still dealing with the lingering effects entering Week 1.
“Other than that, we’re doing pretty good,” Morris said.
That sentiment includes safety Justin Simmons, who had his most active practice since signing with the Falcons on Aug. 15. Simmons, a four-time All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowl selection, had been a free agent since March and faced a hastened ramp-up period upon arrival.
Around one week ago, Morris estimated Simmons was doing 50 to 75 percent of Atlanta’s practice activities. On Monday, Simmons left no drill undone.
“Simmons did everything full today that was asked of him,” Morris said. “Had a full-go status. He did everything today.”
The Falcons will enter Sunday’s season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers close to full health. They lost receiver Rondale Moore and rookie outside linebacker Bralen Trice to season-ending knee injuries during joint practices and the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins, respectively.
Safety DeMarcco Hellams also went down in Miami, sustaining an ankle injury that will cause him to miss “significant time,” according to Morris. Hellams is, however, expected to be back this season.
But apart from the “unfortunate days” against the Dolphins, as Morris phrased it, the Falcons’ roster and performance staff have done well this summer.
“I feel great about that,” Morris said. “I feel like we threw a really well-done performance, training camp, in how we wanted to get it done — the amount of reps we were able to get, the amount of stress we were able to cause, the stress and rest all equaling out.
“Really fired up where we are from an injury standpoint.”
Atlanta hosts Pittsburgh at 1 p.m. Sunday inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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