Contents tagged with Kursk
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Budanov: Ukraine prioritizes severely wounded, women, and Azovstal defenders in prisoner exchange with Russia
The head of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, has identified which groups will be exchanged first in the ongoing prisoner exchanges with Russia. According to Budanov, priority will be given to those who are severely wounded or seriously ill, women, and long-term captives. He also mentioned that special focus is placed on the defenders of Azovstal.
"The tragic events at Azovstal hold a special place for us. We are particularly attentive to bringing back everyone who was at …
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Ukrainian Forces capture cutting-edge Russian electronic warfare system 'Volnorez'
Ukrainian forces have made a significant find by capturing a Russian electronic warfare system, 'Volnorez,' along with key documentation, in the Kursk region. This breakthrough could substantially impact the current conflict and the future of electronic warfare. The system, newly introduced into the Russian military last fall, had been shrouded in mystery until now.
The captured documentation is expected to provide Ukrainian experts with valuable insight into the system's capabilities. At the …
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Russian soldiers accuse leadership of abandoning them amid border clash in Kursk region
Russian conscripts were reportedly terrified by Russian media propagandists who warned them about imprisonment by Ukrainians. One soldier, who sustained a severe injury, regained consciousness in captivity and now expresses gratitude to Ukrainian forces who saved his life, Ukrainian journalist reveals.
The Russian-Ukrainian border in the Kursk region was defended by conscripts and a small number of contract soldiers. Upon encountering Ukrainian forces, both the commanders and their troops fled …
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Ukraine establishes first military commandant's office in Kursk region
Ukrainian forces have established, the first military commandant's office in the territory of Russia’s Kursk region they control, according to Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi, during a report at the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's headquarters, a video fragment of which was shared by President Volodymyr Zelensky on his Telegram channel. "In the Kursk region, we're moving forward. A military commandant's office has been established to ensure law and order and meet the needs of …
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Lukashenko calls for peace, distances Belarus from Russia amid Kursk setbacks
Amidst significant defeats of the Russian army in the Kursk region, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko has publicly distanced his country from alliance with Russia. This marks a notable shift in tone for the authoritarian leader who had previously supported Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.)
In an interview with Russian state media, Lukashenko urged for peace talks to terminate the ongoing conflict, describing it as unnecessary for Russians, Ukrainians, or Belarusians. He referenced his …
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British Challenger 2 tanks allegedly used by Ukrainian Forces in Russian territory, UK Defense Ministry silent on details
In a significant and potentially unprecedented development, British Challenger 2 tanks may have been used by Ukrainian forces during an offensive operation in Russia's Kursk region, reports Sky News.
Should these reports be confirmed, it would mark the first instance of Ukrainian troops utilizing British tanks in combat on Russian soil. However, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has declined to offer comments on operational specifics, insisting there have been no changes in policy. Ukrainian …
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Abandoned by commanders: entire Russian company surrenders to Ukrainian Forces in Kursk region
Am entire company of Russian soldiers voluntarily surrendered to Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, as reported by the "I Want to Live" project on August 15. The soldiers surrendered on August 14, making the decision collectively as their commanders had abandoned them.
"It's understandable; it's hard to conduct combat operations when you're led by tyrants and embezzlers, and flanked by Kadyrov's bandits, who abandon everyone just to avoid being captured themselves," said the representatives …
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PMC Paladin leader calls for overthrow of Putin amid Russian military failures
Georgiy Zakrevskiy, the founder and leader of the "Paladin" paramilitary group, has publicly called on Russian military and security personnel to overthrow the current regime in Moscow. He slammed President Vladimir Putin for what he described as a “vertical of power made up of scoundrels and sycophants who constantly lie about the 'prosperity' of Russia.” According to open-source information, fighters from the "Paladin" private military company have participated in conflicts in Africa and …
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Federal state of emergency declared in Russia's Belgorod region amid Ukrainian military offensive
In response to the continued Ukrainian military offensive, the Kursk region of Russia has declared a federal-level state of emergency. Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod region, made this announcement on Thursday, August 15, via Telegram.
An emergency government commission convened under the leadership of Russian Emergency Situations Minister Alexander Kurenkov. "The situation in the region remains complex and tense," stated the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Damage has been …
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Shift in Kremlin priorities as Russia initiates first prisoner exchange talks
For the first time since the outset of the full-scale war, Russia has initiated prisoner exchange negotiations, said Ivan Tymochko, Chairman of the Council of Reservists of the Land Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) on a national news broadcast.
Tymochko noted that the final and overall plans of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) operation in the Kursk region remain unclear, making it difficult to evaluate its outcomes. The specifics regarding the number and nature of captured personnel …