Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian drones strike multiple Russian regions in overnight attack
In the early hours of Friday, March 28, Ukrainian drones launched yet another massive assault on several Russian regions. The Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting and destroying approximately 80 Ukrainian drones. Among these, 32 were downed over the Voronezh region, 19 over Saratov, 17 in Kursk, six in Belgorod, two in Lipetsk, and one each in the Rostov and Tambov regions.
In the wake of these events, a Rosaviatsiya representative announced that restrictions were imposed on the …
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France pledges €2 billion in military aid to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will provide an additional €2 billion in military assistance to Ukraine. The announcement was made during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Wednesday, March 26.
The new military aid package will include anti-tank missiles, surface-to-air missiles, and drones, according to Macron.
The French leader has also called on Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine without any "preconditions." …
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Ukraine warns of 15 potential Russian-provoked military conflicts by 2045, with Poland in the crosshairs
Ukraine's intelligence agency has disclosed that Russia has formulated 15 potential military conflict scenarios leading up to 2045, with four of these involving Poland, presenting an unprecedented threat.
Vadym Skibitskyi, a representative of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Intelligence Directorate (GUR), stated that Russia aims to "resolve the Ukrainian issue" by 2026. Any delay could hinder its chances to catch up with the power levels of the United States and China. According to him, six …
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Ukraine’s ex-Commander-in-Chief reveals tensions with Romania over Ukrainian EW involvement in Russian drone incursions
During his conversation with students in Lviv, the former head of Ukraine's Armed Forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, now Ukraine's Ambassador to the UK, disclosed that he received calls from Romania blaming Ukrainian electronic warfare (EW) systems for allowing Russian drones to cross into Romanian airspace.
"Romania understands everything but remains silent. Sometimes they call me and say, 'Stay quiet.' When two 'Shahed' drones crashed into your port, why do you stay silent?" said Zaluzhnyi. He …
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Ukrainian strikes cause up to $900 million in damage to Russian energy infrastructure over six months
In a series of strategic attacks from September 2024 to February 2025, Ukraine has dealt a significant blow to Russian energy infrastructure, causing damages estimated at between 60 billion rubles (approximately $658 million) and 80 billion rubles (nearly $900 million), reports the news outlet ASTRA.
Analysts have highlighted the most significant disruption yet in a series of attacks on Russian energy facilities, with a strike on Gazprom's Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant deemed the most …
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Russian forces face unforeseen challenge: North Korean troops accused of nightly thefts from trenches
In an unexpected turn of events on the frontlines, Russian forces find themselves contending not just with Ukrainian special operations units but also with North Korean soldiers—the latter suspected of sneakily pilfering items from Russian trenches during the night.
Disgruntled Russian soldiers have started sounding the alarm about their North Korean counterparts, who reportedly raid their dugouts after dark to steal personal belongings. The revelation came to light in a video tour of the …
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Russia demands sanction relief for Black Sea ceasefire agreement
In a recent statement from the Kremlin, dated Tuesday, March 25, Russia announced its willingness to support a ceasefire in the Black Sea—but only if sanctions impeding the production and export of food and fertilizers from Russia are lifted.
The announcement includes five key points, mirroring a similar communication from the White House. However, the Kremlin emphasizes that the ceasefire will only take effect once sanction restrictions are removed, drawing attention to five specific areas …
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Ukrainian Forces thwart Russian attack near Oskil River
Ukrainian Forces have successfully repelled Russian attempts to expand their foothold on the right bank of the Oskil River, near Kamianka, according to Khortytsya Operational Group. The Ukrainian army thwarted assaults near the settlements of Petropavlivka, Kopanky, and Zahrizovo.
The Khortytsya Operational Group reported that Russian forces continue to seek leverage on the right bank of the Oskil River despite continued setbacks. "Defense forces are actively preventing enemy troop movement …
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Russian media ridicules U.S. Envoy Steven Whitcoff for falling for Kremlin disinformation
Russian propagandists are openly mocking the U.S. Presidential Special Envoy Steven Whitcoff after he reportedly fell for Kremlin disinformation.
In a televised incident on "Solovyov LIVE," one of Russia's most well-known military correspondents, Mikhail Zvinchuk, also known as "Rybar," made disparaging remarks about the American official.
Zvinchuk ridiculed Whitcoff for his apparent gullibility, asserting that the envoy not only believed the false narratives circulated by the Russian …
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Tensions rise in Russia's Belgorod region amid reported Ukrainian attacks
The atmosphere in Russia's Belgorod Region grew tense on the evening of March 24, as local authorities cited alleged Ukrainian Armed Forces attacks on three separate occasions, according to Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov's Telegram post.
Reportedly, the village of Yasnye Zori saw a drone strike hit the Annunciation Church, damaging its dome. Additionally, an ammunition strike was said to have impaired a building at a local agricultural enterprise.
In Cheremoshnoye, shelling shattered …