Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian military: Russian forces push to capture Pokrovsk before rainy season
Russian troops have begun deploying additional reserves to the Pokrovsk front in the Donbas region. This maneuver is part of Russia’s new tactical plan, explained Officer "Vlas" from the 1st Separate Detachment "Omega" on Kyiv 24 TV channel.
According to Vlas, after a brief pause, Russian forces have resumed their assaults near Pokrovsk, aiming to seize control of the city as quickly as possible. The strategic importance of the city for the Russian forces remains high.
The Russians are racing …
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Ukrainian Command: Russian forces mine dams in Belgorod region to prevent possible offensive
Russian troops have reportedly mined dams in the Belgorod region, reported Colonel Vitaliy Saranstev, a spokesperson for the Kharkiv Operational Tactical Group.
Col. Saranstev stated that the Russian military is not only constructing defensive fortifications around Belgorod but also mining both general and specialized hydraulic structures in the region. This raises concerns about the Russian possible long-term plans.
"If the situation shifts dramatically, Russians might blow these dams to …
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Ukraine agrees to transport Azerbaijani gas amid EU efforts to reduce Russian energy dependence
Evropeyska Pravda reports that representatives of European Union countries have asked Ukraine to facilitate this gas transportation transport gas from Azerbaijan. The outlet cites an anonymous source within Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers.
The report indicates that officials in Kyiv recognize this move as a formality intended to replace Russian gas imports into Europe with Azerbaijani gas. This move, they believe, may not wholly sever links to Russian energy, as there's suspicion that Russian …
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Ukraine calls on Romania to intercept incoming Russian drones
Ukraine has made an urgent request to Romania to intercept and take down any Russian kamikaze drones headed towards its territory. This appeal was made during the recent visit of Ukraine's new Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, to Bucharest.
According to Agerpres, Sybiha urged Romanian officials to consider the possibility of shooting down Russian drones near their airspace.
"Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated on Wednesday in Bucharest that he is calling on Romanian partners to …
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Kadyrov accuses Elon Musk of remotely disabling gifted Tesla Cybertruck
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has asserted that he received a Tesla Cybertruck as a gift from billionaire Elon Musk, only to find it disabled after deploying it to support the "special military operation" in Ukraine. According to Kadyrov’s Telegram post, the electric vehicle, equipped with a mounted machine gun, was soon disabled remotely.
"It was an unbecoming move by Elon Musk," Kadyrov remarked, voicing his disappointment over the gift. "He gives lavish presents with heart, only to …
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Ukraine reportedly uses triple-loaded Neptune missile to strike Russian ammunition depot in Tver region
Analysts report that Ukraine launched a combined strike on ammunition depots in Toropets, deploying a modified Ukrainian "Neptune" missile featuring triple the usual explosive payload.
French news outlet Le Monde published a detailed account of how Ukraine decimated a massive Russian ammunition stockpile using innovative projectiles.
Unprecedented resources mobilized by the Ukrainian forces have significantly amplified the devastation. An inside military source in Kyiv disclosed that over 100 …
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Zelensky reveals Ukraine's victory strategy: U.S. awaits full briefing
Senior White House advisor John Kirby remained tight-lipped about a potential meeting between President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, advising reporters to await official announcements.
The United States is not fully informed about President Zelensky’s plan for Ukraine’s victory in the ongoing war with Russia, according to a statement from White House National Security Advisor John Kirby, as reported by Ukrinform.
When asked if Biden has reviewed Zelensky’s victory …
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Russia’s Gazprom faces crisis as Ukrainian Forces take control of Sudzha gas metering station
The Russian gas conglomerate Gazprom is reportedly in a state of panic over the gas measuring station at Sudzha, now under the control of Ukrainian armed forces. The station, crucial for pumping gas to Europe, is barely functioning, with no personnel on site. Reports the Moscow Times. Currently, the normal operation of the Sudzha gas metering station is not possible. The delivery volumes of gas into Ukraine's transmission network bound for Western Europe are not being monitored. The station …
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EU transfers €400 million from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, funding 18 new Bohdana howitzers
The European Union has transferred €400 million from frozen Russian assets to bolster Ukraine's defense industry. EU Ambassador to Ukraine, Katarina Mathernova, has announced that these funds were used to procure 18 'Bohdana' self-propelled howitzers. Mathernova emphasized the significant change in European policy, highlighting that the entire sum was allocated directly to the Ukrainian defense sector.
In an interview with Interfax Ukraine, Ambassador Mathernova stated, “This supports the …
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Scholz acknowledges deadlock in Ukraine peace efforts, stresses need for negotiations
Germany is aiding Ukraine in its struggle against Russia to help the nation protect its integrity and sovereignty. At the same time, Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized the need to explore opportunities for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
To achieve peace in Ukraine, all possible methods must be considered. However, at this time, Russia is not showing any readiness or willingness to de-escalate its aggression, Chancellor Scholz said, as reported by n-tv.
The German leader highlighted …