Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian Forces capture Sudzha and push North, taking control of over 430 sq. km in Kursk region
In a significant military maneuver, Ukrainian forces have taken control of the town of Sudzha and are rapidly advancing north, resulting in the loss of 430 square kilometers of Russian-held territory in the Kursk region. According to reports, Ukrainian troops have taken control of this extensive area in less than 72 hours. The combat zone has now expanded to cover 430 sq. km, reports the news outlet Agenstvo.
Telegram channels close to the Russian Defense Ministry, notably "Rybar," confirm …
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Escalation in Kursk: Ukrainian and Russian authorities provide diverging narratives amid increasing hostilities
For the first time, Ukrainian officials have addressed the ongoing military actions in the border area of Russia's Kursk region, now in its third day. The root cause of "any escalation, shelling, military actions, forced evacuation, and destruction of normal forms of life," including in Russia's Kursk and Belgorod regions, is "exclusively unambiguous Russian aggression," wrote Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to the head of the Ukrainian President's Office, on social platform X.
Ukrainian …
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Ukrainian Intelligence Chief: Crimea easier to retake than Donbas
Retaking the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula will be much easier than reclaiming Donbas, said Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense (GUR MoD), during a speech at the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE), as reported by Forbes Ukraine.
According to Budanov, Crimea can be reclaimed through two critical points of entry — the Crimean Bridge and the Perekop Isthmus.
"From a military standpoint, retaking Crimea is far easier than Donbas, which …
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Israel weighs Patriot system delivery to Ukraine amid rising threats from Iran
The discussion about transferring Israel’s Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine has not yet resulted in a decision, primarily because Israel faces threats from Iran, said Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Mikhail Brodsky in an interview with RBC-Ukraine.
"As far as I know, no final decision has been made yet. However, if you look at the current situation in Israel, we need all the air defense systems we have, including the Patriot system," said the diplomat.
He added that Israel has multiple …
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Ukraine's Intel Chief predicts two more months of Russian offensive
Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine’s intelligence chief, believes that the Russian offensive might continue for up to two more months. He referenced the history of a 10-year-long conflict, asserting that neither side can maintain an offensive for more than two months. "But we know that after a lull and a brief period of calm, the enemy will attempt to launch new offensives. And we are preparing for that," he emphasized.
He also revealed that Russia began facing mobilization issues about three months ago. …
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Niger follows Mali in cutting diplomatic ties with Ukraine over Tuareg rebel support
Niger's ruling military junta has severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine, Reuters reports. In a televised address, junta spokesperson Abdourahmane Amadou stated that Niger's move was made in solidarity with Mali, which had cut its own diplomatic ties with Kyiv a day earlier.
Niger, like Mali, is displeased with the support Kyiv has shown Tuareg rebels, who are fighting against the Malian army and Wagner Group mercenaries. The decision follows comments from Ukrainian officials after reports …
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Putin calls emergency Security Council meeting as Ukrainian Forces advance into Kursk region
Russian President Vladimir Putin has convened an emergency meeting of the Russian Federation's Security Council following the advance of Ukrainian Armed Forces into Russia's Kursk region. This development was reported by Brief channel, citing a source familiar with the situation. According to their information, the meeting commenced at 1:00 PM. Prior to this, Putin held a meeting with government members.
Typically, Putin conducts meetings with Security Council members on Fridays. However, no …
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Ukrainian Forces push Into Kursk region: capture villages and down Russian helicopters amid intense battles
Border skirmishes erupted yesterday in the Kursk region of Russia, involving armed groups moving in from Ukraine. Ukrainian Armed Forces command has remained silent on the nature of the attacks, leaving it unclear whether regular troops or volunteers from the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) or the “Freedom of Russia Legion” are leading the charge.
Throughout the day, Russian war bloggers and Kremlin war correspondents reported intense fighting. They highlighted the significant numbers of …
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Russia amasses troops near Pokrovsk setting stage for major offensive in Donbas
In a bid to capture the towns of Pokrovsk and Mirnohrad in the Donbas region, Russian forces have concentrated their largest grouping near Pokrovske, according to military-political analyst Oleksandr Kovalenko.
Russian troops continue their relentless offensive attempts along the entire front line, particularly in the Donetsk region. Currently, the largest troop concentration is observed near Pokrovsk, said Oleksandr Kovalenko, a military-political commentator from the "Information Resistance" …
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Zelensky announces major increase in domestic missile production
In a significant move to strengthen its defense capabilities, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the country will ramp up production of domestically manufactured missiles. His declaration came after a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff.
"Additional funding has been allocated to our missile program. There will be more domestically produced missiles," Zelensky wrote on Telegram.
The President emphasized that one of the two top-priority issues discussed was …