Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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German Foreign Minister backs long-range missile supplies to Ukraine despite Chancellor's opposition
In an interview on ARD’s „Bericht aus Berlin“ on Sunday, September 29, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has voiced her support for supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine. Despite a differing opinion from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Baerbock, a member of the Green Party, emphasized the strategic importance of these weapons, particularly in breaching minefields in eastern Ukraine.
"I have constantly stated that these (long-range missiles) play a vital role, especially in overcoming …
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Kremlin: Russian Defense Ministry to set conditions for nuclear weapons use
In a recent development, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Sunday, September 29, that it will be the Russian Ministry of Defense that determines conditions for the use of nuclear weapons, in line with the updated nuclear doctrine of the Russian Federation. Peskov made these remarks during an interview with Pavel Zarubin, a correspondent for the "Russia 1" TV channel.
Peskov said, responding to questions by the journalist about whether some of President Putin's outlined conditions …
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Unprecedented overnight drone assault rocks Russia
On the night of September 29, Russia faced one of the most extensive drone attacks on its territory to date, with explosions reported across several areas. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) targeted Millerovo and Baltimore airfields, dealing significant blows to the Russian military capacity. The drones struck crucial ammunition depots in the Volgograd region, the airfield in Yeysk, and other vital installations. The Ukrainian Forces launched massive drone attacks on Russia overnight, with Russia' …
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Ukraine reports 55,000 missing amidst prolonged war with Russia
Ukraine has officially recognized 55,000 individuals as missing due to Russia's aggressive war, the majority of whom are military personnel, said Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Leonid Tymchenko, reports Ukrinform. "This number is quite dynamic: when the whereabouts of missing persons are established, in some cases it turns out that the individual is, for instance, in captivity," Tymchenko explained, adding that periodically they confirm deaths among those previously considered missing.
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Kyiv: Russian forces mobilize assault units for upcoming offensive in Zaporizhzhia region
According to Ukrainian intelligence, Russian forces are amassing assault personnel near the village of Pryiutne. The Russians are currently conducting reconnaissance by combat in the region.
Russians have started forming assault groups on the Zaporizhzhia front, Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesperson for the Southern Defense Forces, reported during a national news broadcast.
"In the last few days, there's been a trend of escalating situations in Zaporizhzhia, particularly in this segment of the …
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Top Russian UAV commander killed near Moscow in Ukrainian Intelligence operation
Russian Colonel Alexey Kolomeytsev has been reportedly killed near Moscow. According to sources, Kolomeytsev headed the 924th State UAV Center of the Russian Defense Ministry.
Interfax-Ukraine reported that Kolomeytsev was eliminated in the early hours of September 27 in the Moscow region. The report cites a source in Ukrainian military intelligence.
Kolomeytsev was allegedly involved in training specialists in the use of UAVs, particularly operators and support staff for Shahed-type kamikaze …
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Ukrainian Forces repel Russian assault near Selidove
A soldier from Ukraine’s Armed Forces, known by the call sign "Alex", has reported attempts by Russian troops to break through the defensive lines of Selidove from the southern flank in Donetsk Oblast.
The Russian attack, however, ended unsuccessfully, as per an update posted the Telegram channel "Officer+" by "Alex".
"From the southern flank, the enemy just attempted to break through towards Selidove. One BMP and one tank advanced from the spoil heap area south of the city. At the very …
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Lithuania to supply thousands of AI-powered drones to Ukraine in strategic defense boost
Lithuania has announced it will supply Ukraine with thousands of GA-10-FPV-AI drones equipped with artificial intelligence.
The advanced GA-10-FPV-AI drones are designed to operate autonomously in the absence of GPS and can be customized to various video signal frequencies and camera types.
On September 25, the Lithuanian government revealed its plan to equip the armed forces of both Ukraine and Lithuania with these drones as part of a broad investment in low-cost weaponry that's reshaping …
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Top Russian drone operator and former Israeli soldier, ‘Mossad’, killed by Ukrainian Forces in Luhansk region
Anton Vydra, one of Russia’s top UAV operators, known by the call sign "Mossad," has been killed by the Ukrainian military. Surprisingly, he once served in the Israeli army and could have obtained an Israeli passport, but chose to fight and die for Russia in Ukraine. The news of his death was reported by the Russian news outlet "Vot Tak".
The death of this "MGU philosophy student" was reported public on September 26. Vydra was involved in drone operations for the "Ghost" brigade, which was …
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Intense battles in Vuhledar: Russian forces push into city center amid heavy Ukrainian resistance
Russian forces have advanced into the center of Vuhledar, reportedly trying to break through Ukrainian defenses, according to a Ukrainian military service member, known by the call sign "Muchnoy."
"The fighting is now happening in the central quarter. Our fighters are resisting stubbornly against the forces trying to overpower our defense. The Russians have also made advances in the northeast and northwest of Kostyantynivka. There remains a dirt road out of Vuhledar, but it's under fire …