Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Over 8,000 former convicts join Ukrainian Armed Forces under new legislation
The initial groups of volunteers drawn from correctional facilities joined combat units in August 2024. As of early April, more than 8,000 former convicts, both men and women, have bolstered the ranks of Ukraine's Armed Forces, with approximately 900 applications under evaluation, reported Evgeny Gorobets, head of the Department of Corrections.
Following the May 2024 enactment of legislation that introduced conditional early release for prisoners to participate in national defense, these …
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A month under siege: Ukrainian robot saves three wounded soldiers
The ground-breaking ground robotics system, Ardal, developed by Ukrainian tech company BUREVII, accomplished a daring rescue, evacuating three wounded soldiers from the perilous gray zone when all other attempts had failed.
Ukraine's Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, shared this incredible story on his Telegram channel. He highlighted that the ground drone, Ardal, traversed over 17 kilometers under the relentless barrage of mortar and artillery fire.
The operation was …
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Russia's spring draft targets record 160,000 conscripts amidst mounting Ukraine war casualties
The spring military draft has begun in Russia, with plans to enlist 160,000 conscripts—many of whom are reportedly signing contracts to be sent as "cannon fodder" to Ukraine. In light of enormous losses in the war with Ukraine, the Russian army leadership has planned to draft 160,000 conscripts aged 18 to 30 during the current enlistment period, running from April 1 to July 15. This marks a record number since the invasion began. According to The Moscow Times, law enforcement officers, …
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Ukrainian drones paralyze Russian offensives on Pokrovsk
Russian military correspondents reveal a substantial issue on the battlefield as Ukraine's drones disrupt the advance near Pokrovsk.
The ongoing crisis for Russian forces in the area is highlighted by a report from Russian militant Svyatoslav Golikov, shared on the Telegram channel “Philologist in Ambush.”
In a candid admission captured in a screenshot circulating online, Golikov acknowledges that Ukrainian drones have completely paralyzed Russian offensive operations, with the frontline …
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UK to supply decommissioned Puma HC.2 helicopters to Ukraine
The United Kingdom is set to send Puma HC.2 transport helicopters to Ukraine, marking a strategic move as per sources from the specialized publication Avions Légendaires. The helicopters, which were decommissioned on March 31, 2025, are expected to bolster Ukraine’s airdrop and medical evacuation operations.
The UK's Ministry of Defence has resolved to dispatch around 8-10 helicopters to Ukraine, enhancing capabilities in critical missions. Previously, these helicopters served in the 33rd and 2 …
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Ukraine dismisses imminent Russian offensive claims
Fedir Venislavsky, head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Committee, dismissed claims of an imminent Russian offensive as mere "wishful thinking."
Meanwhile, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has reported that Russia has amassed substantial forces along a specific frontline segment, indicative of potential aggressive maneuvers. Venislavsky shared his perspectives on Russia’s alleged offensive intentions during an interview on Novyny. Live.
When asked about the potential for …
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Russian military drops massive bomb on dam in Belgorod region to halt Ukrainian offensive
The Russian military has reportedly dropped a powerful FAB-3000 bomb on a dam in the village of Popovka, located in the Belgorod region. According to Russian forces, this act was meant to "prevent" an advance by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Footage of the FAB-3000 bomb strike and its aftermath has been shared by Russian Telegram channels.
It has been alleged that Ukrainian forces were utilizing the structure near Popovka to supply troops in the Sumy and Belgorod regions. The videos display the …
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Ukraine's Security Service highlights alarming trend: Russian intelligence recruiting minors for terrorist acts
A startling statistic has emerged from Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), revealing that about 22% of those recruited by Russian intelligence for terrorist activities in Ukraine are minors. Speaking on air, the SBU’s spokesperson, Artem Dehtyarenko, highlighted the disturbing trend of children being used to orchestrate sabotage and terror attacks. Watch the statement here.
Among those recruited, a significant portion are unemployed (55%) and individuals with various dependencies, who are more …
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Zelensky calls for increased global pressure on Russia following renewed attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that over the past day, Russian forces dropped 50 bombs on the Sumy region and launched drone attacks on Kharkiv and the Odesa region. Zelensky, in a statement shared on his Telegram channel, highlighted that these strikes targeted critical energy infrastructure: an FPV drone hit a substation in the Sumy region, and artillery shelling damaged power lines in Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region. As a result, 4,000 people have been left without …
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Ukrainian Forces use drones to neutralize Russian troops hidden in pipeline
Ukrainian troops have executed a precision strike on Russian forces hiding in the “Siverskyi Donets-Donbas" water canal pipeline, demonstrating sophisticated new tactics. The strike was carried out using an FPV drone operated via fiber-optic cable, ensuring stable communication in enclosed underground spaces. The video of the attack has been released by the 5th Separate Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on their official Facebook page. Reports indicate that the entire Russian storm …