Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Explosion rocks ammunition depot near Kursk Nuclear Plant amid disputed attack claims
In the Russian town of Kurchatov, an ammunition depot likely detonated, according to reports from Telegram channels. Videos from eyewitnesses show Russian military personnel running from the site after the explosion. It is reported that the blasts occurred approximately five kilometers from the Kursk nuclear power plant. Social media suggests it appeared to be an attack targeting Russian forces, and something explosive in the hangar was detonated, as seen in the footage. Roman Alekhin, advisor …
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Ukraine receives advanced Patriot missile system from Romania
Ukraine has received the latest Patriot missile system, designed specifically to intercept ballistic missiles with extended range. The Patriot anti-missile defense system, supplied by Romania, is now on Ukrainian soil, confirmed the representatives from both countries, as reported by Radio Svoboda.
Bucharest has provided the PAC-3+ configuration of the Patriot system, known for its effective interception of ballistic missiles. Unlike older models, the new M903 Patriot launchers can carry a …
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PM Shmyhal: Ukraine seeks to expand long-range missile reach amid rising arms production
During his speech at the Defense Industry Forum, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has announced that Ukraine intends to boost the range of its missiles, making it unsafe for Russia.
According to Shmyhal, one of the strategic goals outlined is to increase the long-range capability of Ukrainian weaponry. The aim is to ensure that no place in European Russia remains safe from what Shmyhal termed the “debris” of Ukraine's drones and missiles.
Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, …
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Poland faces hurdles in forming Ukrainian Legion amid low interest from potential recruits
Despite efforts to form a "Ukrainian Legion" to bolster Ukraine’s military efforts, Polish authorities have encountered difficulties finding enough residents from the Ukrainian community ready to join. Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said in an interview with Wirtualna Polska that "we are not responsible for recruiting personnel. However, the number of people expected to apply from the Ukrainian side turned out to be too small" (source: [Wirtualna Polska article]).
Initially, …
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Ukrainian Forces face relentless Russian assault on strategic M-30 highway
In the relentless battle for strategic control, Russian forces are pressing towards the M-30 highway, where ongoing assaults have left Ukraine's Defense Forces struggling to hold their ground. On the Pokrovsk front, Russian troops are pushing westward from Novohrodivka, aiming to cut off the Ukrainian Forces' supply route, according to Ukrainian soldier "Muchnoy" who reported this on his Telegram channel.
"On the Pokrovsk front, the enemy is continually clashing with us west of Novogrodovka, …
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Russian citizens in Kursk region turn towards Ukraine amid dissatisfaction with Moscow's handling of regional conflict
According to Alexey Dmitrashkovsky, a representative of the Ukrainian military command in the Russian Kursk region, Russian citizens are expressing dissatisfaction with their government for leaving them to fend for themselves amid ongoing military operations. While the local population has developed a positive attitude towards Ukraine's Forces, the continued presence of the Ukrainian armed forces in the Kursk region for nearly two months has led some residents to seek refuge in Ukraine. …
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Confusion and discontent: Ukrainian troops claim no official withdrawal order issued amid Vuhledar retreat
In what appears to be growing discontent among Ukrainian forces, social media posts by Ukrainian soldiers indicate that despite understanding the need to pull back from Vuhledar in the Donetsk region, no official withdrawal order was issued. "Everyone in the city and around it knew that a retreat was imminent, yet no order to withdraw came through. Where are we retreating to? Who the hell knows. As long as the enemy can push us back, we'll keep moving backward," wrote Ukrainian serviceman …
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Ukrainian drone attack targets Russian military airfield in Voronezh region, sparking explosions and fire
In the early hours of October 3, Ukrainian drones, operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Special Operations Forces (SSO), and other Defense Forces units, launched an attack on the Borisoglebsk military airfield in Russia's Voronezh region. According to Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne, which cites sources within the Ukrainian intelligence, the operation targeted storage facilities holding guided aerial bombs, parking areas for SU-35 and SU-34 aircraft, and aviation fuel depots. …
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Ukraine aims to ramp up domestic drone production to 1.5 million by 2024, says PM Denys Shmyhal
During a government session, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal revealed an ambitious plan for Ukraine to manufacture 1.5 million drones by the end of 2024. Shmyhal also announced the launch of a pilot project for certifying drone operator schools.
Shmyhal stated that Ukraine is collaborating daily with international partners to increase the supply of weaponry and enhance its domestic defense industry. “Security and defense are the top priorities in the 2024 state budget,” he emphasized. …
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Ukrainian Forces withdraw from Vuhledar
Ukrainian armed forces have withdrawn from Vuhledar in the Donetsk region, according to an announcement by the operational-strategic group Khoritsa. The statement detailed that "the high command authorized a maneuver to withdraw units from Vuhledar to preserve personnel and military equipment and to reposition for future actions." It further noted that Russian forces "were able to reinforce and conduct flanking attacks that exhausted the defenses" of the Ukrainian units. Military analyst Yan …