Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russian general identified as orchestrator of deadly Kyiv Children's Hospital strike, indicted by Ukraine
A devastating missile strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv, Ohmatdyt, was orchestrated by Lieutenant General Sergey Kobylash, according to Ukraine's Security Service (SBU). The SBU and the Prosecutor General's Office have indicted the Russian general in absentia for commanding the assault.
Lieutenant General Sergey Kobylash, who at the time led Russia's Long-Range Aviation, directed the catastrophic strike. This announcement came from SBU Deputy Head Serhiy Naumuk during a meeting with …
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Ukrainian drones pummel Russia: widespread attacks in nine regions and annexed Crimea
In the early hours of September 10, nine regions across Russia experienced a relentless drone assault, as reported by Russian media.
In the early hours of Tuesday, September 10, nine regions of Russia, along with annexed Crimea, were subjected to a massive drone attack. Explosions were reported in Belgorod, Kursk, Oryol, Voronezh, Tula, Kaluga, Lipetsk, Moscow regions, and Krasnodar Krai.
Moscow Oblast Governor Andrey Vorobyov shared in a Telegram post, that at least 14 drones were shot down …
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Russia's military recruitment skyrockets in 2024 amid new financial incentives
The rate of recruitment for contracted soldiers in Russia to fight in Ukraine has surged six fold, Russian media reports. Between April and June, lump-sum payments were made to 92.8 thousand individuals under these contracts. The recruitment rate for 2024 has increased by at least six times compared to last year, according to data on the Russian federal budget expenditures for these lump-sum signing bonuses, as reported by the news outlet Important Stories.
The recruitment pace has notably …
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Dutch government grants Ukraine permission to use F-16s for strikes inside Russia
The Netherlands has allowed Ukraine to conduct strikes deep into Russian territory, using weapons it supplied, including F-16 fighter jets. Ukraine's right to self-defense, as acknowledged by Dutch officials, "doesn't end 100 km from the border."
Ukraine may use Dutch-supplied weapons to target Russian military installations inside Russia, said Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans in an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
"Kyiv has the right to self-defense. If attacks are …
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Former Deputy Head of Russian Tank Academy found murdered on Tank Crew Day
Valery Khaanin, the former deputy head of the Kazan Tank Academy, has been found murdered. His body was discovered on Tank Crew Day, a national observance in Russia, celebrated annually in July. The grim discovery was reported by the Russian media outlet Baza.
Khaanin, 69, was celebrating Tank Crew Day with friends before tragedy struck. His wife discovered his body upon returning from their dacha. After being unable to enter their apartment, she called emergency services. Khaanin's body, …
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Ukraine receives six Ka-32 helicopters from Portugal after prolonged negotiations
Portugal has officially handed over six Russian-made Ka-32A11BC helicopters to Ukraine, almost two years after the initial announcement. These aircraft were acquired by Portugal back in 2007 but have been grounded due to sanctions against Russia that made their maintenance impossible, reports SIC Noticias.
According to the report, the final truck carrying the helicopters left Portuguese soil on September 6, 2024. The country's defense department confirmed the delivery process had been …
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Russian forces make measured advances in Donbas amid tactical shifts and operational challenges
In the Pokrovsk direction of Donetsk region, the Russian armed forces have stopped their advance. However, there is no operational pause, said Stanislav Bunyatov, the squad commander of the 24th Aidar battalion.
"There is no talk of an operational pause in the Pokrovsk direction. If the enemy has halted towards Selidove, it’s not any better southeast, where the enemy is making definite advances. Recently, there was an encirclement and capture of our soldiers," said Stanislav Bunyatov, known by …
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Ukraine: referendum possible in Kursk to decide region's future
In an exclusive interview, Ivan Timochko, head of the Land Forces Reservist Council and a veteran of the Russia-Ukraine War, emphasized that Kyiv has no obligation to assume responsibility for Russian regions, as Ukraine has not declared them as its own. Hostilities between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian Armed Forces continue in the area.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces' operation in the Kursk region has been ongoing for over a month. Despite controlling several localities, Ukraine does not …
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Kremlin reaffirms commitment to Iranian partnership amid missile transfer reports
Moscow and Tehran will continue to cooperate in all areas, including the "most sensitive" ones, assured Dmitry Peskov. Moscow and Tehran will continue to cooperate in all areas, including the "most sensitive" ones, assured Dmitry Peskov.
Russia and Iran will develop cooperation in the interests of their peoples, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on Monday, September 9, amidst reports that Tehran had supplied Moscow with ballistic missiles.
"We have seen this report. Such information …
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Ukrainian Forces withdraw from Vodyane amid Russian advances in Donetsk region
According to the latest map from the DeepState project, Ukrainian Armed Forces have retreated from Vodyane, a village just 4 km from Vuhledar. The Ukrainian command has not officially reported losing this locality.
Russian units are advancing in the Donetsk region and have made gains near Pokrovsk and Vuhledar, moving between 500 meters to 1.3 kilometers forward and fully occupying one settlement.
DeepState analysts highlighted ongoing clashes near Vuhledar on the Kurakhove front and near …