Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russia acknowledges North Korean troops fighting alongside its forces in Kursk region
Russia has officially confirmed the presence of North Korean soldiers participating in combat operations in the Kursk region. This statement was made by the Chief of the Russian Armed Forces' General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, during a report to President Vladimir Putin.
Gerasimov alleged that Ukrainian forces had withdrawn from the Kursk region and highlighted the involvement of North Korean troops in combat actions along Russia's border territories. According to him, the Korean soldiers …
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Key Russian electronic warfare systems developer Yevgeny Rytikov killed in car explosion in Bryansk
On the night of April 17-18, Yevgeny Rytikov, head of the design bureau at the Bryansk Electromechanical Plant, a key developer of Russian electronic warfare (EW) and electronic intelligence systems, was killed in a car explosion in Bryansk. The death was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing sources within the Ukrainian Defense Forces the Russian news outlet Mash.
According to sources, the explosion occurred as Rytikov and a colleague were entering the vehicle. Both were killed instantly. It is …
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Conflicting reports emerge over alleged Ukrainian withdrawal from Russia's Kursk region
The Armed Forces of Ukraine allegedly withdrew from the village of Gornal in the Kursk region of Russia. The announcement was made to Russian President Vladimir Putin by the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov, according to a Kremlin press release.
During the briefing to Putin, Gerasimov asserted that the entire Kursk region has been cleared of Ukrainian forces. "The defeat of the armed formations, the Ukrainian Armed Forces that invaded the Kursk region, …
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Zelensky names the only compromise Ukraine is willing to make in negotiations with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has named Ukraine's readiness to negotiate with what he calls a "terrorist state" as a significant compromise. According to Zelensky, while Kyiv shows goodwill, Russia continues its missile strikes, painting a grim picture on the ground.
During a joint press conference with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on April 24, Zelensky stated that any peace talks must begin with a complete and unconditional ceasefire, a position Russia has yet to accept. …
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Russian General Popov sentenced to penal colony after criticizing military failures
Russian General Ivan Popov has been sentenced to five years in a penal colony after he spoke out about what he referred to as "critical problems" within the Russian military operating in Ukraine. This perceived crackdown became glaringly obvious in the summer of 2023. Popov was removed from his command after submitting a damning report on the state of the Russian army.
Admired by his troops for bravely calling a spade a spade, Popov is now being punished in a penal colony. Russian authorities …
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Ukraine strikes Russian drone manufacturing plant in Tatarstan
In a bold and strategic move, Ukraine has reportedly launched an aerial assault on a Russian plant known for producing "Shahed" drones, with five 250-kg bombs hitting the site in Tatarstan. Situated 1,700 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, the city of Yelabuga in the Republic of Tatarstan was the focus of this alleged drone attack, believed to originate from Ukraine. The target was a factory located in the Alabuga Special Economic Zone, which, according to Ukraine’s National Security and …
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Ukraine stands firm on negotiation terms: no surrender, no Crimea concessions
Ukraine has expressed willingness to engage in negotiations with Russia yet steadfastly emphasizes that capitulation is out of the question. Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko remarked that the Ukrainians will not entertain the notion of a frozen conflict, nor will they concede to the recognition of Crimea's occupation.
During discussions in London, the Ukrainian delegation declared the impossibility of acknowledging Crimea as Russian—now or in the future. Svyrydenko delivered this statement …
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Ukraine's 2025 drone imports soar with 98% arriving from China
Ukraine has imported a staggering 127,800 civilian drones, valued at $371.3 million, in the first quarter of 2025. An overwhelming 98% of these UAVs originate from China, benefiting from customs duty exemptions, reported Ukraine's Customs Service's.
According to the agency's report, "In the first three months of 2025, Ukraine imported 127,800 civilian unmanned aerial vehicles, with a total cost of $371.3 million, which marks a $103 million (or 39%) increase over the same period in 2024." …
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Ukrainian Forces repel major Russian assault in Zaporizhzhia region
Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully thwarted a large-scale assault involving six columns of Russian equipment in Zaporizhzhia. Russia deployed hundreds of fighters and 40 units of armored vehicles in this massive attack, but their initial infantry fighting vehicles were destroyed kilometers away from the frontline. The defensive preparations of Ukrainian forces proved effective, derailing the Russian strategy.
On April 22, the press service of "Artan", a special unit of the Main Intelligence …
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North Korea supplies Russia with M1991 multiple rocket launchers
New video evidence has surfaced, confirming that North Korea has provided Russia with 240-mm M1991 multiple rocket launchers. This striking development comes amid reports that North Korea has supplied Russia with approximately 120 such systems. Russian Armed Forces are reportedly utilizing these North Korean M1991 systems in Ukraine. Footage showing Russian military personnel installing anti-drone protection on these North Korean-made launchers emerged online, shared by military journalist Yuri …