Contents tagged with War in Ukraine

  • Intense skirmishes and artillery strikes: Ukrainian Forces attempt border breach in Kursk region

    In a significant development today, authorities in Russia's Kursk region reported an alleged attempt by Ukrainian military forces to breach the Russian border from Ukraine, which is currently defending against Russian military aggression. Acting regional governor Alexey Smirnov announced on Telegram that "today, information has been coming in from the Sudja and Korenevsky districts regarding attempts by Ukrainian Armed Forces to infiltrate the Kursk region. Russian FSB Border Service officers …

  • Ukrainian military: Russia redeploys troops to Kharkiv region, brings foreign fighters

    Russian forces are redeploying troops and bringing foreigners to the Kharkiv region from the Luhansk area, according to a Ukrainian military official. During a news broadcast, Col. Vitaliy Saranets stated, "Occupying forces are bringing in foreigners," including those from the Middle East, Central Asia, and African nations. He further elaborated on the ongoing internal rotations by the Russians and mentioned the deployment of the 22nd Motorized Rifle Regiment from Luhansk to Kharkiv.

    Saranets …

  • Russian sabotage units increasingly active near Toretsk amid escalating attacks

    Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups (DRGs) have been spotted around the outskirts of Toretsk in the Donetsk region twice in the past three days, according to Ukrainian military sources.

    These incidents stem from skirmishes around the partially-occupied village of Zalizne, near Toretsk, Ukrainska Pravda reported, citing an informed military source familiar with the situation in the area.

    The same source revealed that clashes occurred twice over the past three days with these DRGs, …

  • Russian forces advance near seven settlements in Donetsk region

    Russian troops have made significant advances east of Pokrovsk and continue their assault to the west of Donetsk, as well as along the administrative border between the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. Over the past day, Russian forces have seen success in the Donetsk region, moving forward in the vicinity of seven settlements, according to DeepState.

    The Russian army is progressing eastward from Pokrovsk and continues attacks west of Donetsk and near the administrative border between Donetsk …

  • Russia's summer offensive stalls, no large-scale assault anticipated: Ukrainian Intel reports

    Both Western and Ukrainian experts assert that Russia will not launch a new coordinated offensive along hundreds of kilometers of the front lines this summer. Despite these claims, Russian forces have announced the capture of Novoselivka Persha and are slowly advancing towards the strategically important city of Pokrovsk.

    "While a large-scale offensive along the whole front line, similar to what we witnessed in February 2022, is currently ruled out," Ukrainian military intelligence …

  • Mali cuts diplomatic ties with Ukraine over alleged rebel support

    Authorities in Mali have officially cut diplomatic relations with Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of backing rebels engaged in combat with government forces and Wagner Group mercenaries, according to a recently published document on the Malian government's website.

    The rift heated after Ukrainian military intelligence representative, Andriy Yusov, allegedly admitted Ukraine’s involvement in a July Tuareg rebel attack on Malian Armed Forces and Wagner fighters. Additionally, the Ukrainian Ambassador to …

  • Russian military commanders enforce strict phone ban to conceal frontline struggles and silence dissent

    In a bid to curb frontline information leaks, Russian commanders are imposing stringent measures on soldiers by confiscating their phones. This move aims to prevent troops from discussing battlefield conditions, casualties, and injuries with their families. Confiscated phones are reportedly being smashed and then nailed to walls, trees, and other structures. Soldiers who resist these orders are threatened with detention or forced to participate in dangerous "meat assaults."

    These measures are …

  • Ukrainian Forces capture six Russian soldiers in Zaporizhzhia region since August

    The Ukrainian military has captured six Russian soldiers in the Rabotyne bulge area of Zaporizhzhia region since the beginning of August, according to Dmitry Lykhoviy, a spokesperson for the "Tavria" operational-strategic group, reports Interfax-Ukraine. Lykhoviy said that in the past 24 hours, Russian forces have suffered 80 casualties in the operational zone, including 37 killed and 43 wounded. Additionally, from midnight to 7 a.m. Monday morning, the Russian army lost 25 more personnel, with …

  • Ukrainian military: Egyptian nationals are among Russian forces in Kharkiv region

    The Ukrainian Armed Forces report Russia has deployed Egyptian citizens in the ongoing battles in the Kharkiv region. Russian attacks have intensified around Vovchansk and Hluboke, with four combat clashes occurring over the course of the day. In their attempts to break through the Ukrainian defense line, Russian forces are reportedly employing foreign volunteers, particularly Egyptian nationals.

    In Vovchansk, Russian forces have boosted air reconnaissance efforts using UAVs and have been …

  • Turkey launches new Ada-class corvette for Ukraine in Istanbul ceremony

    In a ceremonious event in Istanbul, the Ada-class corvette "Hetman Ivan Vyhovsky" built for the Ukrainian Armed Forces was launched. Notable attendees included Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, Navy Commander Oleksiy Neizhpapa, and First Lady Olena Zelenska. Representing the Turkish side was Haluk Bayraktar, a member of Turkish President Erdoğan’s family and owner of defense firm Baykar.

    Ozgur Guleruz, CEO of shipbuilding company STM, addressed the audience, revealing that the corvette …