Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russian forces struggle to halt Ukrainian advance in Kursk region
According to Ivan Stupak, the Russian Army has already attempted to dislodge Ukrainian defenders from the Russian region, but without success. Several Russian so-called "military correspondents" claim that the situation is unlikely to change anytime soon.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) operation in the Kursk region has been ongoing for nearly a month and a half. During this period, Russia has made a single attempt to halt it, which ended in failure. Military expert and former SBU officer …
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Kyiv: Russia deploying Syrian mercenaries in 'meat grinder' assaults in Luhansk
Syrian mercenaries sent by Russia to conduct what have been termed "meat grinder" assaults in the Luhansk region. Photo: GUR.
War-ravaged Syria has become a primary source for Russia's recruitment of men for combat in Ukraine, as reported by the press service of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine.
These mercenaries are lured with promises of Russian passports and paid work, but few return home.
The plight of Syrian mercenaries can be seen through the stories of Mohamed Mansur and …
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Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov criticizes government's drone procurement failures amidst frontline shortages
Ukrainian military journalist Yuriy Butusov hosted a live broadcast addressing the contentious issue of Mavic and Autel drone supplies for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. These commercially available Chinese-made quadcopters play a crucial role on the front lines, providing not only tactical reconnaissance but also the capability to attack enemies by dropping grenades.
During his broadcast, Butusov revealed that from August 16 to September 16, 2024, the Ministry of Defense supplied the army with …
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Russian forces achieve strategic gains on Pokrovsk front amid Ukrainian resource challenges
The primary factor behind the Russian advancement in the Pokrovske direction is their superior resources. Additionally, previously prepared fortifications are aiding the Russians more than the critically understaffed Ukrainian defenders.
According to Ukrainska Pravda , by the end of June, Russian forces had concentrated up to eight assault brigades in the area, advancing either in small groups of 5-7 or larger ones of 10-30.
Sergiy Filimonov, commander of the 108th Separate Battalion "Da …
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Ukrainian Army advances into Russia's Kursk region
Military expert Alexander Musiyenko articulated potential benefits of a new offensive by the Ukrainian Defense Forces (AFU) in Russia's Kursk region. Breaking through the border to capture the area could weaken Russian units currently holding positions on the southern bank of the Seim River, within a mere 6 kilometers reach.
AFU units are actively encroaching upon the Russian stronghold along the Seym River’s southern bank in Kursk region. These new offensives aim either to control key routes …
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Russia’s Middle East ally prepares to send howitzers to Ukraine
In a surprising move, Qatar is set to deliver 24 PzH 2000 howitzers to Ukraine as part of a deal with the German government, according to Bild .
Following Serbia’s controversial artillery shells supply to Ukraine, Qatar, another ally, is now joining the fray, positioning against Russia by committing almost 50% of its PzH 2000 stock to Kyiv. Berlin has agreed to supply new armored vehicles in exchange.
Qatar will be sourcing new RCH 155 wheeled howitzers from Germany in a deal worth €100 …
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Russian forces advance 8 km near Pischane, threatening Ukrainian defensive lines between Kupyansk and Oskil River
Military analyst Konstantin Mashovets revealed that between August and September, Russian forces have extended their salient by up to 8 kilometers near the village of Pischane, situated on the Kupyansk direction. This development poses a new threat to Ukrainian Forces stationed between Kupyansk and Oskil River.
Two Russian tank divisions are making a push towards a strategic road running parallel to the Oskil River. If these forces are not halted, they could potentially split the Ukrainian …
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Ukraine thwarts major drone attack: 53 out of 56 Russian drones shot down
Russian troops once again targeted Ukraine using Shahed-131/136 drones. In the early hours of Monday, September 16, 56 attack drones were launched from Kursk and Yeysk in the Krasnodar region into Ukraine. Of these, 53 were reportedly shot down by Ukraine's Air Force.
The primary target was the Kyiv region, with drones intercepted across nine regions, including Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Poltava, Sumy, Zaporizhia, Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Cherkasy.
"Three more enemy drones have lost …
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Eight injured in Belgorod shelling amid escalating border conflict
In a recent shelling attack on Belgorod, eight individuals sustained injuries, according to reports from the local authorities. Governor of the Belgorod region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, confirmed the shelling by Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) via his official Telegram channel on Monday, September 16. According to him, among the injured, one individual is in critical condition.
Local officials have reported significant damage resulting from the attack, including the ignition of a private residence and …
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Russian conscripts released through prisoner exchanges redeployed to military units near Ukrainian border
Russian conscripts captured during their mandatory service in the Kursk region and subsequently released through a prisoner exchange are being re-deployed to military units, including those near the Ukrainian border, according to a report from Verstka citing the mother of one conscript, Yekaterina.
She reported that her son informed her they were being transported to Moscow and would then be sent back to their military units to "finish their service." Among these assignments is the military …