Contents tagged with War in Ukraine

  • Some Ukrainian F-16s to be stationed abroad to avoid Russian strikes, Air Force confirms

    According to Brigadier General Serhii Holubtsov, at least two Patriot and NASAMS batteries, along with close-range defense systems such as Gepard anti-aircraft gun systems, are needed to cover the airbases in Ukraine where the F-16s will be stationed.

    Some of the F-16 fighters that the Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive as part of defense aid from partners will be stored at foreign airbases. These measures are aimed at protecting the aircraft from potential Russian strikes, said the head of …

  • Ukraine strikes Russian S-300 and S-400 Air defense systems in Crimea

    The Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out strikes on the Russian S-400 air defense system in the area of Dzhankoy in Crimea on the night of Monday, June 10, according to a statement from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook

    In addition, Ukrainian forces also targeted two Russian S-300 air defense divisions Eupatoria and Chornomorske.

    The General Staff noted that none of the missiles fired were intercepted by Russian air defenses. Radar systems of the S-300/S-400 …

  • Macron pushes for coalition to train Ukrainian soldiers amidst German reluctance

    French President Emmanuel Macron is planning to form a coalition of countries to send Western military instructors to Ukraine, reports Welt am Sonntag, citing diplomatic sources in Brussels. However, Germany remains on the sidelines of this initiative.

    Last week, Chief of the General Staff of the French Armed Forces Thierry Burkhard sent a letter to the governments of the United States and several European countries inviting them to participate in a training mission in Ukraine as part of a …

  • Ukrainian drone sinks Russian vessel in Sea of Azov

    During the night, a drone reportedly attacked and sunk a Russian barge near Yeysk in the Sea of Azov.

    In the early hours of June 9, Ukrainian strike drones were active near the Russian town of Yeysk, situated on the coast of the Sea of Azov. Preliminary reports suggest a Russian vessel was targeted.

    This information was shared on Telegram by Petrov Andryushchenko, an advisor to the Mayor of Mariupol, citing sources. Reports also appeared on some Yeysk community channels, but were swiftly …

  • Former pro-Russian mayor of Kupyansk critically wounded in assassination attempt

    The Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry (known as GUR) has announced an assassination attempt on the former mayor of Kupiansk, Hennadiy Matsegora. While GUR has reported the incident, it has refrained from claiming responsibility for the attempt.

    Russian Telegram channels Mash and Shot have corroborated the information. According to these sources, the assassination attempt took place in Stary Oskol, near the home of the former Ukrainian municipal official. It is …

  • Explosions and fire erupt at Russian ammunition depot in Belgorod region after Ukrainian drone attack

    A Russian ammunition depot in the Belgorod region has been attacked by drones.

    Local residents are sharing photos and videos of the aftermath of the explosion in the Belgorod region. They report that the ammunition depot in Rakityansky district was targeted. Russian blogs and media report that a shelling occurred at the site, confirming the incident.

    The locals describe hearing explosions followed by a fire. 

    The explosions were heard around 13:40 local time, amidst sirens warning of a …

  • Russian 'fifth-generation' Su-57 fighter jet disabled in drone attack on Akhtubinsk airfield

    The Su-57, Russia’s most advanced fighter jet, has been reportedly damaged. According to open sources, Russia possesses no more than ten such aircraft.

    For the first time in history, a multirole Su-57 fighter jet has been hit on Russian territory, reported Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ministry of Defence on Sunday, June 9.

    "On June 8, 2024, at the Ahtubinsk airfield in the Astrakhan region of Russia, located 589 kilometres from the conflict line, a multirole Su-57 …

  • Night of explosions in Crimea: marine drone allegedly destroyed amid reports of multiple blasts

    During the night of June 7-8, a series of explosions were heard in various parts of temporarily occupied Crimea. The Russia installed authorities claim that a marine drone was destroyed during the night.

    Starting at 1:53 AM, The Telegram channel Crimean Wind reported on explosions in Crimea at 1:53 AM. Specifically, the first explosion allegedly took place near the Balaklava TPP.

    Subsequently, there were reports of explosions being heard in Sevastopol.

    "The second explosion in Sevastopol …

  • Over 20 Russian soldiers allegedly killed in Ukrainian missile strike on Luhansk

    Preliminary reports indicate that a missile strike in occupied Luhansk resulted in the deaths of over 20 Russian soldiers. According to a report from the Russian channel the Kremlin’s Tobacco Box, the strike occurred on Friday, June 7, targeting military facilities in Luhansk.

    Russian forces have reportedly suffered significant losses.

    The attack was reportedly carried out using American ATACMS missiles.

    “The enemy executed a massive strike on Luhansk. Preliminary data suggests that the …

  • Ukrainian drones make 700 km strike in North Ossetia, Russian airfield targeted

    On the morning of Saturday, June 8, Russian air defence forces shot down a "Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle" over the territory of North Ossetia, the Russian Ministry of Defence reported, without providing further details.

    Concurrently, the head of North Ossetia, Sergey Menyailo, stated that three drones were downed in Mozdok. Menyailo described the drones' origin as Ukrainian, targeting a military airfield. He emphasised that there were no casualties or damage.

    Previously, the Russian …