Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian Forces reportedly kill 50 North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region
Ukrainian drone operators have reportedly killed 50 North Korean soldiers and injured another 47 over a span of three days, according to Ukraine's Special Operations Forces Command.
Fighters from the 8th Special Purpose Regiment of Ukraine's Special Operations Forces, named after Prince Iziaslav Mstislavich, claim to have eliminated 50 North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region within a three-day period, as stated by the press service of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces Command. …
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Explosion in Moscow kills Russian General Igor Kirillov, head of Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Forces
A deadly explosion claimed the life of General Igor Kirillov, head of the Radiation, Chemical and Biological Defense Forces, the Russian Investigative Committee reported on Tuesday, December 17. According to local authorities, Kirillov's assistant was also killed in the attack. Telegram channel Baza identifies the assistant as Ilya P., without disclosing his full name.
The explosion occurred on Ryazansky Prospect in Moscow at approximately 6 a.m. An improvised explosive device detonated as …
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Hungary's 'Christmas Ceasefire' plan rejected by Ukraine amid tensions Over Orban's Kremlin ties
Ukraine has firmly rejected Hungary's proposal to organize a phone call between Prime Minister Viktor Orban and President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Budapest initiative, put forward after Orban's conversations with Putin, aimed at achieving a "Christmas ceasefire" and "mass prisoner exchange," was met with skepticism in Kyiv.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that Ukraine "in an unprecedented diplomatic gesture" firmly but politely declined the call. However, analysts note that …
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Ukrainian Forces repel major Russian assault on Siversk salient
On December 14, Russian forces launched a major assault from three directions on the Siversk salient, but were met with significant resistance from Ukrainian defenders, reported Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov.
"Russian troops attacked the Siversk salient with mechanized battle groups from three directions. More than 400 assault soldiers, up to 30 armored vehicles, 13 buggies, and 60 motorcycles, supported heavily by artillery and drones, targeted our forces to the north, east, and south of …
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Ukraine launches second drone attack in a week on Grozny's Kadyrov police regiment
On Sunday morning, December 15, drones launched a second attack in a week on the Chechen capital of Grozny, according to Russian media reports.
Local residents reported hearing loud explosions at around 7:45 a.m. Dramatic footage circulated online, showing UAVs crashing onto the premises of the Kadyrov Police Regiment. Other drones were seen against the backdrop of a significant column of smoke. Automatic gunfire can be heard in the videos, suggesting attempts to shoot the drones down. …
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Ukrainian drones target fuel depot in Russia's Oryol region, sparking major fire
A fire erupted at an oil depot in Oryol following a drone attack, the Astra news outlet reported, citing local residents. At least one fuel tank was set ablaze. Video footage released shows a raging fire with a column of black smoke billowing from the depot’s facilities. The governor of the Oryol region, Vasily Klychkov, stated on his Telegram channel that the blaze has been contained and no casualties have been reported.
According to Klychkov, a total of 11 drones were shot down overnight in …
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Medvedev urges Ukraine to embrace Russian influence or risk disappearance
In a push from Moscow to assert Russia's indispensability to Ukraine, Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president, suggests that Ukrainians need to "tame the pride of their distinctiveness."
Russian policymakers have advised Ukraine to "curb its pride and stop opposing everything Russian" to avoid disappearing from the world's map. These remarks come from Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council and former president, in an article for "International Affairs" magazine. …
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Kremlin: Russia dismisses truce with Ukraine, open to peace talks under Moscow's conditions
In a recent briefing held on Friday, December 13, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed the possibility of a truce with Ukraine, acknowledging for the first time that European troops might be deployed in Ukraine. According to Peskov, Russia is seeking not just a ceasefire, but peace that will follow the fulfillment of all Moscow's conditions.
When asked about the idea of sending a European contingent to Ukraine to uphold a potential ceasefire, Peskov stated, "All of this can and should …
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Over 83,000 Russian soldiers confirmed dead in Ukraine war, actual numbers much higher
According to data released on Friday, December 13, by the BBC Russian Service, at least 83,338 Russian soldiers have perished in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The figure, compiled in collaboration with Mediazona and a network of volunteers, is based on publicly available information.
In the past two weeks alone, 2,365 additional names have been added to the list. Only confirmed deaths of Russian soldiers with public reports are included. Experts estimate this number reflects only 45-65% of …
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Ukrainian Ground Forces set for major transformation to boost frontline effectiveness
The Ukrainian Ground Forces are poised for a significant overhaul aimed at shifting the balance on the frontlines in favor of Ukraine. In a detailed announcement, Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, the commander of the Ground Forces, laid out the upcoming changes.
This transformation, according to him, will primarily focus on recruitment and soldier training procedures.
The overhaul promises to integrate cutting-edge technology and battle management, digitize military processes, and revamp …