Contents tagged with War in Ukraine

  • France set to deliver Mirage jets to Ukraine

    France is preparing to supply Ukraine with between 12 to 20 Mirage 2000-5F jets, according to recent reports. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Kyiv is set to receive these French military aircraft in the first quarter of 2025. Meanwhile, Ukrainian pilots are undergoing training sessions in France. The French arsenal reportedly holds 37 Mirage jets, but Paris might release between 12 to 20 units to Ukraine, Avions reports.

    French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced that France …

  • Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi: Russia redirects 50,000 troops to Kursk region

    The Russian Ministry of Defense has transferred approximately 50,000 soldiers to the Kursk region, consequently weakening their positions on other frontlines, as reported by Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in a video aired during a national news broadcast.

    "We are aware that nearly 50,000 troops have been redirected to the Kursk sector from other areas," Syrskyi noted.

    He mentioned that forces were reassigned from various fronts, notably those in …

  • Ukrainian Forces reclaim ground in Kursk region

    In a remarkable turn of events, Ukrainian Armed Forces have reclaimed lost ground in the Kursk region, marking a significant victory. Officer Alex of the Ukrainian Armed Forces broke the news on his Telegrm channel. Just yesterday, Russian communities reported Ukraine's retreat under Russian pressure near Lyubimovka and Novoivankovka. Yet today, , Officer Alex claims that the positions are back under Ukrainian control, withholding further details for now.

    Previously, Alex detailed the Russian …

  • Kyiv: Ukrainian Patriot system remains operational after Russian strike

    The Patriot system that the Kremlin targeted in the Dnipropetrovsk region continues its operational duty, according to recent remarks by former Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ignat on his Facebook page. Russian media previously released footage of a ballistic attack on the Patriot system, which was actively deployed in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

    The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the destruction of a communication post and several launch units, but Ignat provided further details. …

  • Zelensky rejects ceasefire discussions, focuses on Ukraine's Victory Plan for upcoming peace summit

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that discussions surrounding a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict were not part of his conversations with partner nations. Responding to reporters' questions, he clarified, "Any ceasefire discussions were not on the table with our allies; we have not talked about it. I saw something in the media today suggesting that I came to talk about a ceasefire. No, that's not true," Zelensky affirmed during a joint briefing with President Macron in Paris on …

  • Serbian President Vučić marks Putin's birthday by supporting Ukraine and condemning Russian aggression

    In a striking political move, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić marked Russian President Vladimir Putin's birthday by distancing himself further from the Kremlin. The Serbian leader endorsed a communiqué from the "Ukraine - Southeast Europe" summit, which condemned Russia's military aggression. Vučić's political shift comes amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, as he emphasizes his disengagement from Putin's regime. According to The Moscow Times, Vučić had no contact with Putin, not …

  • Ammunition depo explosions disrupt Russian counteroffensive in Kursk Region

    A Ukrainian strike on yet another Russian arsenal signals significant challenges for Russia's counteroffensive efforts in the Kursk region, military analyst Alexander Kovalenko notes. The Russian group of troops is now expected to face serious ammunition shortages.

    An incident at the 67th Main Missile and Artillery Directorate arsenal in the Bryansk region compels a fresh look at the evolving dynamics in the Kursk region. The arsenal, where 152mm and 122mm ammunition, among others, detonated …

  • Ukraine to allow foreigners to hold officer roles in Armed Forces

    In a new development reported by Member of Parliament Yaroslav Zheleznyak, foreigners serving in Ukraine's Defense Forces may soon be eligible for officer positions. Analysts from "Militarnyi" note that the law will establish a Foreign Recruitment Center responsible for the screening and selection of candidates. Foreign candidates aspiring to officer roles must undergo a thorough examination process that includes:

    - Verification of their legal residency in Ukraine;

    - Screening for any …

  • Ukrainian Forces repel renewed Russian attempts to regain control in Kursk Region

    In a developing situation on the front lines, Ukrainian Armed Forces report that Russian forces have advanced and are now attempting to establish control near the village of Lyubimovka. Russian troops have renewed efforts to recapture the settlement in the Kursk region, a territory Russian media had already claimed to have seized multiple times. The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) assert that Russian forces are launching these assaults "in great numbers," according to Lieutenant "Alex" of the …

  • Massive fire engulfs Feodosiya oil terminal following Ukrainian strike on Crimea

    A massive fire erupted following a drone strike allegedly by Ukrainian forces, targeting an oil depot in Feodosia within annexed Crimea. The blaze, ongoing for over a day, necessitated the evacuation of 1,047 residents, as confirmed on Tuesday, October 8, by Igor Tkachenko, the Moscow-appointed head of the city's administration. According to Tkachenko, residents of Chernomorskaya promenade and the Blizhnie Kamyshi area were forced to leave. Firefighters continue to battle the flames, he added. …