Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian Intelligence Chief warns of increasing threat from potential Russian Northern offensive
The threat of a Russian offensive from the north exists, although it's not catastrophic, it cannot be overlooked, said the Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence Kyrylo Budanov in an interview with NV.
"If I start answering this question, we might provoke panic. Let's put it this way: problems exist and are tending to worsen," said Budanov in response to a question about whether Russia's plans to mobilise another 300,000 of its citizens will affect the …
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Russian forces grapple with equipment shortages amid efforts to sustain offensive maneuvers
The Russian army will continue to have no issues with manpower, according to Alexander Kovalenko, a military-political observer from the group "Information Resistance." However, he noted a significant decline in the effectiveness of Russian offensives, with a reported 80-fold decrease.
Kovalenko, speaking on Espresso TV, emphasized the emerging problem the Russian Armed Forces face with military equipment. "They (the Russians) mainly rely on two resources — human and technical, the mechanized …
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UK Intelligence predicts over 70,000 Russian casualties in next two months amidst Kharkiv offensive
According to British military sources, the increase in casualties since May is linked to the advance of Russian forces in the Kharkiv region. Due to the effective defence by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) and inadequate preparation by Russian forces, tactical successes for the Russians are unlikely. Russian battlefield losses keep setting new records month after month. The UK Defence Ministry's intelligence report provides further details on how the manpower of the Russian Armed Forces has …
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Russia bolsters arms production despite Western sanctions, raising concerns for NATO
As NATO contemplates military support for Ukraine, one pressing issue is the Russian army's ability to rearm, reports Le Monde.
Early in the full-scale conflict, the prevalent belief was that Russia's defence industry was weak and reliant on imports from Western nations. However, Ukraine’s allies are increasingly surprised and concerned by the Kremlin’s ability to restore its capabilities.
US Army Europe Commander Christopher Cavoli reported that Russia aims to produce or refurbish over 1,200 …
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DPR court sentences OSCE assistant to 14 years for espionage
A court in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) has sentenced Vadim Golda, an assistant for the security of the Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) of the OSCE in Ukraine, to 14 years in a high-security penal colony. The Russian Prosecutor General's Office has confirmed his conviction for espionage (Article 276 of the Russian Criminal Code).
According to the Prosecutor General's statement, in 2021, Golda, while in the DPR, conducted reconnaissance activities on behalf of a foreign …
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Ukrainian Forces move positions in Chasiv Yar to strengthen defense amid intense Russian assaults
According to Ivan Petrychak, spokesperson for the 24th Mechanized Brigade, Ukrainian Forces were compelled to withdraw to new positions to save the lives of their personnel. Subsequently, the situation not only did not worsen but improved.
Russian forces continue their offensive efforts in Donbas, with the town of Chasiv Yar being one of their targets. Ukrainian forces recently had to retreat from one district. In an interview with Hromadske Radio", Ivan Petrychak, a spokesperson from the 24th …
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NATO to centralize military aid and training for Ukraine through new headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany
From Friday, July 12, the supply of arms to Ukraine and the training of Ukrainian soldiers in Europe will begin to be coordinated through a new NATO headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany, as decided at the Alliance Summit in Washington, dpa reported.
According to sources, despite the formal start, it might take several months for the Supreme Allied Commander Europe to fully operate the headquarters in a way that allows it to handle all planned tasks.
Meanwhile, coordination will continue through …
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Latvian court sentences pro-Kremlin activist to three years for justifying Russian war crimes in Ukraine
A woman in Latvia has been sentenced to three years in prison for justifying Russian war crimes, according to reports.
The Riga City Court handed down the sentence after finding her guilty of glorifying Russian aggression.
The woman in question is Elena Kreyle, who is described by media outlets as a pro-Kremlin activist.
Kreyle is accused of publicly justifying Russia's war crimes in Ukraine, as well as genocide, crimes against humanity, peace crimes, and war crimes committed by the USSR in …
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Sweden clarifies why Ukraine chose F-16 jets over Gripen: challenges of managing dual fighter systems
Ukrainian authorities have concluded that implementing two Western fighter jet systems, the F-16 and the Gripen, in the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the same time is extremely challenging.
Sweden's Foreign Minister Tobias Billström stated that Stockholm was ready to transfer its Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, but Kyiv decided to hold off on this idea due to the receipt of the F-16 jets. In an interview with Voice of America, Billström explained that dealing with two complex systems …
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Poland to train and equip thousands of volunteers for Ukrainian Legion, says Foreign Minister Sikorski
According to Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski, a significant number of Ukrainian living in Poland are eager to assist their compatriots yet are reluctant to be deployed in combat without specialized training and equipment. Warsaw has pledged to address this concern.
Thousands of Ukrainian citizens residing in Poland have expressed their desire to join the Ukrainian Legion, leading to ongoing recruitment for the volunteer military unit, said Radek Sikorski, Polish Minister of Foreign …