Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian strikes trigger chain of explosions at Russian ammunition depot near Mariupol
In the early hours of September 13, Ukrainian Defense Forces targeted the Mariupol area, resulting in an extensive detonation of ammunition and air defense missiles lasting four hours, reported Petro Andriushchenko, an adviser to the mayor of Mariupol.
Russian Telegram channels reported an overnight drone attack near Mariupol.
According to Andriushchenko, a confirmed strike hit a depot containing ammunition and air defense missiles in the village of Hlybokе, with the detonation ongoing until 5 …
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Netherlands faces challenges in garnering support for Ukraine's Patriot missile defense initiative
Months ago, the Netherlands announced their intent to collaborate with other countries to collect and deliver a Patriot missile battery to Ukraine. However, according to Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans, no other nation has joined the project.
The Netherlands is transferring only part of its own Patriot air defense system components to Ukraine, said Minister Brekelmans in an interview with FAZ . "We recently delivered a radar system for Patriot to Ukraine. Additionally, we will soon be …
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Zelensky calls for lifting long-range missile restrictions in high-stakes talks with Blinken and Lammy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the country’s well-prepared and convincing stance on long-range weaponry during discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy. Zelensky shared these insights while speaking to media representatives.
He highlighted that any delay in deploying long-range weaponry allows Russia to relocate military assets deeper into its territory.
"Thus, if our partners lift restrictions, it should very much be …
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Ukrainian Forces repel Russian advances near Selydove, inflict heavy casualties
Russian Armed Forces continue to occupy the dacha complex beyond the railway, but conditions remain harsh for them as they are actively targeted by Ukrainian drone operators.
In the area near the town of Selydove in the Donetsk region, Russians managed to advance closer to the city. They crossed the railway, but their stay beyond the tracks was short-lived, reported on the Telegram channel "Officer+" by a lieutenant of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with the call sign "Alex".
"Yes, they crossed …
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Lithuania pledges air defense enhancements for Ukraine, plans €10 million investment in missile drones
Lithuania is exploring avenues to purchase short-range air defense systems for Ukraine and is considering investments in the production of Ukrainian made "Palyanytsia" missile drones, as stated by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on September 12.
In his address, Nausėda expressed optimism: “We are evaluating the possibility of acquiring short-range surface-to-air missile systems (SAM systems). I hope that …
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Zelensky: Russian counteroffensive in Kursk region aligns with Ukrainian strategy
Speaking at a joint briefing with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia's counteroffensive in the Kursk region is unfolding according to Ukraine's plan.
"The Russian forces have initiated counteroffensive measures, and everything is proceeding as per our Ukrainian strategy," he stated in response to journalists' inquiries about developments on that front. Zelensky also pointed out that Ukraine has long been aware of the troop buildup …
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Lithuania calls on NATO to shoot down Russian drones in Baltic airspace
Lithuania has provided a definitive answer to the question of whether NATO forces should shoot down Russian UAVs over the Baltic States.
Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas is convinced that the Alliance needs to down Russian drones that encroach on EU territories.
NATO's air surveillance mission algorithm over the Baltic countries should be altered: Russian drones entering the airspaces of Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia must be shot down, said Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas …
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Zelensky criticizes China and Brazil’s peace proposal as favoring Russia
According to Zelensky, the political statement in question was made without consulting Ukraine. He also questioned the "political conciliation" proposals with Russia, which he finds unclear.
"Conciliation of what? What does it mean to just sit down and talk? (with Putin - editor's note). He is a killer... He needs to take steps to show that he wants to end the war. You can't just say we need to take steps towards each other. What 'each other'? He invaded, killed people, seized territory, and …
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Ukrainian Forces launch counterattack in Kursk region as Russian troops regroup
The 155th Brigade of Russian forces, infamous for its failed offensive on Vuhledar in late 2022 and early 2023, has seen action in various theaters since then, including the vicinity of Marinka in Donetsk Oblast and a northern offensive towards Kharkiv in May 2024, undergoing several rebuilds along the way.
Ukrainian forces have initiated new attacks in response to a Russian counteroffensive west of Snagosti in the Kursk Oblast and across the Ukrainian salient in the region, reports the …
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Ukrainian Special Forces down Russian Su-30SM fighter jet over Black Sea
In the early hours around 5 a.m., the Russian military reported losing contact with a Su-30SM aircraft. By the afternoon, Russian naval assets sighted debris from the downed fighter jet in the Black Sea, according to Ukrainian Defense Intelligence (GUR MO).
The Ukrainian special operations unit executed a precision strike to destroy the Russian Su-30SM fighter jet during a mission in the Black Sea's waters. This dramatic revelation was confirmed by the Ukrainian intelligence press service.
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