Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russian troops struggle with terrain and water obstacles in Kherson region
Russian forces face significant challenges in reaching Ukrainian positions on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson, according to Dmitry Likhovyi, a representative from the Tavria operational grouping. He noted that the enemy is forced to deal with water obstacles.
The Russian military occasionally attempts to strike Ukrainian Forces' positions on the left bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region, but they have consistently failed said Likhovyi on air with "Espresso TV".
"Our …
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Lukashenko calls for unity amid fears of Russia’s collapse
In a striking message to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko called for unity, fearing that the potential disintegration of Russia could drag down other CIS countries.
The self-proclaimed leader emphasized the interconnected fates of the CIS countries, urging them to rally together to prevent Russia's downfall, repots Belta.
On August 8th, speaking at a meeting of CIS interior ministers, Lukashenko criticized some countries for trying to …
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Pro-Ukrainian resistance fighters in Kursk call for expulsion of Russian army
In a video message, a participant of the pro-Ukrainian Kursk resistance has made a fervent plea, stating that Russian soldiers, who have left their peaceful homes to fight for money, are unwelcome in the region.
The resistance group invites locals to join and assist in eliminating the Russian army, said the men calling themselves the "Kursk Resistance," asserting that no one in Kursk is waiting for the Russian soldiers.
“We, the Kursk Resistance, send our regards to our guests from the Armed …
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Berlin: Ukraine's use of German weapons in Russia's Kursk region is justified
In a significant development, Germany’s Bundestag Defense Committee has affirmed that Ukraine is legally using German-supplied weaponry, particularly armored vehicles, in Russia’s Kursk region. Markus Faber, head of the Bundestag's Defense Committee, emphasized that Ukraine’s use of German-donated military assets during operations in the Kursk area is entirely legal. According to BILD’s report, Faber stated that once German weapons are handed over to Ukraine, they effectively become Ukrainian …
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Ukraine’s strategic advance: aiming for Kursk's Nuclear Power Plant amid rapid territorial gains
The operation, which began on August 6, continues to unfold into its third day. Reports, primarily from the Russian side, suggest that Ukrainian forces are meeting little resistance from regular Russian troops. Given the lack of official commentary from Kyiv, the rapid developments are interpreted solely through the accounts of Russian military correspondents and officials.
By the afternoon of the third day, the conflict zone in Kursk had expanded to 50 kilometers. Reports of skirmishes near …
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Russian army fears fall of Kursk as Ukraine fields 14 brigades in reserve
Amid ongoing tensions, Ukrainian armed forces (UAF) are currently engaging the Rosgvardiya (the Russian National Guard) and disparate units of the Russian military in the Kursk region. Reinforcements for the beleaguered Russian defenders remain hindered.
UAF has a reserve force of 14 well-prepared brigades, a contingent deemed ample to seize control of Kursk, reports Novaya Gazeta Europe, citing a source in Russian armed forces.
According to the report, the attacking Ukrainian forces face …
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Unconventional Ukrainian offensive stuns Russian forces in Kursk region, says General Malomuzh
Retired Ukrainian intelligence chief General Mykola Malomuzh disclosed that Russia was unprepared for an offensive from Ukraine's territory into the Kursk region. Speaking on air with Espreso TV, Malomuzh pointed out that lacking significant military formations and fortifications in Kursk was a critical lapse for Russia. He attributed the operation's success to catching Russia off guard, proposing that this shift signals the possibility of employing unconventional warfare techniques.. …
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Ukrainian Forces capture key railway hubs, disrupt Russian military logistics in Kursk region
A successful operation by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the Kursk Region cuts off the supply of weapons to the Russian army in the Kharkiv Region.
Sudzha has fallen out of Russian control, but it’s not the only city now controlled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. On August 8th, it was reported that the Russian Railways (RZD) closed stations in Sudzha, Korenevo, and Psela – essentially admitting that these settlements had been captured by Ukrainian troops. According to RZD, passengers are …
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Ukrainian Forces conduct pre-dawn landing operation on Kinburn Spit
On the morning of August 9, gunfire and explosions were heard in the area of the Russian-occupied Kinburn Spit. Ukrainian forces might have tried to land on the last part of the Mykolaiv region controlled by Russian forces. Russian-appointed "head of Kherson region administration," Vladimir Saldo, commented on the events in the Telegram channel of Russian media outlet RIA Novosti
A message with Saldo's comments appeared online at 10:16 AM. Saldo claimed that there was an Ukrainian attempt to …
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Ukrainian Forces use new guerrilla tactics in Kursk region, report Russian military bloggers
Ukrainian forces are advancing through the Kursk region, with some units reportedly as close as 35 kilometers from the border.
Russian military commentators note that Ukrainian units are progressing in small groups without attempting to seize complete control of specific settlements. Analysts from ISW have provided insights into the situation in the Kursk region, based on data from both Ukrainian and Russian sources.
There are diverging reports among Russian war bloggers regarding the control …