Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian Forces gain ground in Kursk region amid new offensive
In a strategic counteroffensive, Ukrainian forces advanced up to 5 kilometers in the Kursk region. On February 6, marking six months since the start of the Kursk military operation, Ukrainian troops launched a mechanized battalion-scale attack southeast of Sudzha.
Russian war correspondents report that Fanaseyevka and Cherkasskaya Konopelka are now under Ukrainian control. Analysts from the Institute for the Study of War have examined the recent Ukrainian counteroffensive.
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Ukrainian Forces capture 909 Russian troops in strategic Kursk offensive
Over the past six months, Ukrainian Armed Forces have captured 909 Russian soldiers in Russia's Kursk region, significantly enhancing their prisoner exchange leverage, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook. This effort has allowed the return of numerous Ukrainian defenders from Russian prisons.
The General Staff recalled that the Kursk operation initiated on August 6, 2024, aimed at preventing new Russian military advances into the Sumy and Kharkiv regions. …
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Ukraine considers transferring captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea
Ukraine is considering handing over two North Korean soldiers captured in combat to South Korea, but only if the soldiers themselves choose not to return to their homeland, said Ukrainian Ambassador to South Korea, Dmytro Ponomarenko, in an exclusive interview with The Korea Times.
"Considering the life-threatening risks for North Korean soldiers were they to be repatriated back to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and if they themselves refuse to return, we are open to dialogue with …
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Fierce urban combat in Toretsk: Russian forces claim control as Ukrainian troops holds outskirts
Russian forces have taken control of the central streets of Toretsk, as confirmed by analysts at DeepState. Ukrainian units continue to defend the outskirts, making talk of a full occupation premature.
Ukrainians should avoid relying on Russian sources for updates on the battlefield situation, given the reports by Moscow claiming the occupation of Toretsk in the Donetsk region.
Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) remain in the city, engaging in intense urban combat, reports DeepState.
The analysts' …
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Ukraine receives F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands, confirms delivery of Mirage 2000 aircraft
Ukraine has received delivery of a shipment of F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands, and also confirmed the arrival of Mirage 2000 aircraft. Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on his Facebook page that the Ukrainian Air Force has received these advanced jets from France as well. The modern aircraft are now in Ukraine and are expected to soon undertake combat missions, bolstering Ukraine's defense and its capacity to effectively resist Russian aggression, Umerov emphasized.
Umerov …
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Ukrainian Forces battle to dislodge entrenched Russian troops in Kharkiv's dense forests
The unique terrain has shaped the course of battles in this area of the front. Movement is severely limited for both sides in these dense, forested regions.
Russian forces have become adept at digging deep, multi-level trenches after making advancements, making it challenging to dislodge them, reported Volodymyr Degtyarev, a public relations representative for the 13th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartia".
Ukrainian drones are actively and vigilantly targeting …
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Latvia begins production of Patria armored vehicles for Ukraine amid growing military collaboration
In a significant development, Latvia has started production of Patria armored vehicles for Ukraine, with the first batch already in assembly. Ukraine's Ambassador to Latvia, Anatoliy Kutsevol, visited the plant in Valmiera to observe the manufacturing process, the Ukrainian embassy in Latvia reported on February 4th.
The production in Latvia is overseen by Defense Partnership Latvia—a joint venture between Patria and the Latvian company Unitruck. The facility in Valmiera, operational since May …
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Conflicting reports emerge as Ukrainian troops advance in Russia's Kursk region
Ukrainian forces have reportedly captured a settlement in the Kursk region, as claims and counterclaims flood in from both sides.
Russia's Ministry of Defense insists that all Ukrainian attacks have been repelled and that all settlements remain under Russian control.
Meanwhile, Chechen 'Kadyrovtsy' fighters asserted they missed out on battle opportunities because Ukrainian forces moved in a different direction.
On the morning of February 6, Russian media started circulating reports that the …
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Over 30,000 Russian prisoners recruited for Storm Z Unit
Russian independent outlet "Vazhnie Istorii" (Important Stories) has reported that the Storm Z unit, formed from Russian prisoners, may have recruited approximately 30,000 individuals from various penal colonies.
As part of their study, analysts delved into thousands of social media posts where family members have been actively looking for missing Russian soldiers, often providing ID tag numbers. Out of 6,000 such posts, 2,038 had ID tag numbers. Journalists discovered that in 657 instances, …
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Euroclear reports €6.9 billion in interest from frozen Russian assets, allocates €2 billion to support Ukraine
Belgium-based Euroclear has announced that it earned €6.9 billion in interest income from frozen Russian assets in 2024, a €2.5 billion increase from the previous year. The figures are detailed in their report released on February 5th. Of the total income, €5.39 billion is tied to the Bank of Russia's assets, while €1.5 billion is linked to other Russia-related assets.
According to the report, Ukraine is set to receive approximately €2 billion from this amount in March. Following a 10% …