Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russian armed forces' failed offensive near Novomykhailivka sparks controversy and criticism
In the Russian media space, discussions continue about the recent failed offensive by the Russian Armed Forces near Novomykhailivka in the Donetsk region. The "total remotely executed rout of a helpless armored group" has sparked controversy and suggests broader issues relating to the ability of Russian military forces to adapt to the conditions of the war in Ukraine, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on February 3rd.
On February 3rd, a Russian military blogger claimed that " …
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Wagner PMC new leader Anton Elizarov goes missing amid Russian elite power struggles
Anton Elizarov, the newly appointed leader of the Wagner PMC, has reportedly mysteriously disappeared in Russia. He is believed to have been detained, reports the Russian Telegram channel VChK-OGPU, which is believed to be linked to Russia's security services.
Elizarov, known by the callsign "Lotus," took over the Wagner PMC after the previous head, Yevgeny Prigozhin, rebelled against the Kremlin and was eliminated. In recent days, Lotus has not been reachable.
"Our well-informed source …
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President Zelensky visits front line positions of Ukrainian troops near Robotyne
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade near the village of Robytyne in Zaporizhzhia region.
"It's an honour to be here today, to support our warriors and present awards. They shoulder a difficult, crucial mission — to repel the enemy and protect Ukraine. We are proud of our troops, we thank all of them," he wrote on his Telegram account.
As reported by the Office of the President, during his working trip to the Zaporizhzhia region, Zelensky visited …
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Ukrainian Forces reportedly expand bridgehead on the left bank of Dnipro river
In the village of Krynky in the Kherson region, the Ukrainian Forces have reportedly expanded their bridgehead advancing westward from the village, reported the Russian war blogger Romanov.
"The enemy [Ukrainian Forces] has made progress in the western part of the local area," wrote Romanov. A day later, he published a map showing that the Ukrainian Forces had moved approximately 300 meters to the west.
His statement provoked controversy within the pro-Russian community, with some …
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Ukraine claims to have destroyed a third of Russian Black Sea fleet
At the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Russian Black Sea Fleet had around 80 combat vessels. Now, 25 of these vessels have been destroyed, with another 15 severely damaged, said a representative of the Ukrainian Naval Forces, Dmytro Pletenchuk, during a national news broadcast.
The host asked for an update on the Russian ship losses. The Ukrainian Naval Forces representative reported that the enemy had 80 ships, of which 30-35 were heavily armed, including submarines, …
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Ukrainian intelligence: Russian Tu-95 bomber pilot shot in Engels
A pilot of a Tu-95 bomber, involved in missile strikes on Ukraine, has been shot in Russia, the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence (GUR) reported. The pilot was identified as Oleg Stegachev.
"In the Russian city of Engels, Major Oleg Stegachev, the commander of a strategic Tu-95 bomber crew, has been shot," stated the Intelligence agency. "This Russian Aerospace Forces pilot, born on 23rd June 1983, served at the Engels airbase (military unit 06987) and was …
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Zelensky gives awards to Ukrainian intelligence officers for destroying Russian missile boat Ivanovets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presented state awards to servicemen of the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry of Defence for the destruction of the Russian missile boat Ivanovets, the presidential press service reported.
The ceremony took place at the Mariyinsky Palace in Kyiv. The President expressed his pleasure at being able to personally thank all the GUR soldiers.
"You have achieved a great deal, and so have the warriors of the GUR, on both …
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Ukrainian drone strike paralyzes major Russian oil refinery in Volgograd
The LUKOIL-Volgogradneftepererabotka oil refinery is reportedly paralyzed for an extended period following a drone strike overnight, which destroyed essential equipment, reported the Russian Telegram Kremlyovskaya Tabakerka.
"One of the drones hit a large storage tank for petroleum products, causing a massive fire that took several hours to extinguish. Unfortunately, a second unmanned aerial vehicle also reached the oil depot, damaging the pump station. Our sources note that the functioning of …
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Ukrainian Forces maintain control of Tabaivka despite Russian efforts to capture Kupyansk
Russian forces have failed to capture the village of Tabaivka in the Kharkiv region. Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) continue to hold their ground against a 40,000-strong Russian army amassed for am attack on Kupyansk, said Ilya Yevlash, a representative of the Ukrainian operational strategic group of troops, Khortytsia.
According to Yevlash, the Ukrainian Forces continue to hold positions near Kupyansk and there is no territory loss. Specifically, Tabaivka is not under the control of the Russian …
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Russian PMC Redut commander killed in Ukraine
In late January, Redut, a Russian private military company, lost its commander in Ukraine. He was killed by a Ukrainian landmine in Kherson region, according to reports by Russian news outlet Mash.
"One of the first assault troops involved in preparing the operation to capture 'Tsar's Hunt' builing perished near Kherson. He did not live to receive his medal and breakthrough Ukrainian defenses — during the storming of a fortified area, Pavel was killed by a mine," Mash reported.
Colonel of the …