Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russian forces advance 8 km near Pischane, threatening Ukrainian defensive lines between Kupyansk and Oskil River
Military analyst Konstantin Mashovets revealed that between August and September, Russian forces have extended their salient by up to 8 kilometers near the village of Pischane, situated on the Kupyansk direction. This development poses a new threat to Ukrainian Forces stationed between Kupyansk and Oskil River.
Two Russian tank divisions are making a push towards a strategic road running parallel to the Oskil River. If these forces are not halted, they could potentially split the Ukrainian …
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Ukraine thwarts major drone attack: 53 out of 56 Russian drones shot down
Russian troops once again targeted Ukraine using Shahed-131/136 drones. In the early hours of Monday, September 16, 56 attack drones were launched from Kursk and Yeysk in the Krasnodar region into Ukraine. Of these, 53 were reportedly shot down by Ukraine's Air Force.
The primary target was the Kyiv region, with drones intercepted across nine regions, including Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Poltava, Sumy, Zaporizhia, Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Cherkasy.
"Three more enemy drones have lost …
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Eight injured in Belgorod shelling amid escalating border conflict
In a recent shelling attack on Belgorod, eight individuals sustained injuries, according to reports from the local authorities. Governor of the Belgorod region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, confirmed the shelling by Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) via his official Telegram channel on Monday, September 16. According to him, among the injured, one individual is in critical condition.
Local officials have reported significant damage resulting from the attack, including the ignition of a private residence and …
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Russian conscripts released through prisoner exchanges redeployed to military units near Ukrainian border
Russian conscripts captured during their mandatory service in the Kursk region and subsequently released through a prisoner exchange are being re-deployed to military units, including those near the Ukrainian border, according to a report from Verstka citing the mother of one conscript, Yekaterina.
She reported that her son informed her they were being transported to Moscow and would then be sent back to their military units to "finish their service." Among these assignments is the military …
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Ukrainian Forces breach Russian border, capture Veseloe in Kursk region threatening encirclement of advancing Russian troops
In a dramatic turn of events, Ukrainian Defense Forces have once again breached the Russian border, taking control of the village of Veseloe in Russia's Kursk region.
The advancing Russian troops near Glushkovo are now facing significant challenges. Ukrainian forces, after breaching the border, have managed to position themselves behind the Russian lines. "Veseloe village in the Kursk region is now under Ukrainian control," wrote well-known war correspondent Yuriy Podolyaka on the morning of …
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Ukraine thwarts massive overnight drone attack, shoots down 72 out of 76 Shaheds launched by Russia
Russian forces launched 76 Shahed drones at Ukraine overnight on September 14, 2024, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. Out of the total, 72 were successfully intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses.
"On the night of September 14, 2024, the enemy attacked with Shahed-type UAVs. Radiotechnical troops of the Air Forces detected and tracked 76 Shaheds coming from Kursk, Yeisk—Russia, and Chauda—Crimea," the report stated.
The attack was met by aviation, anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic …
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Ukraine and Russia carry out second major prisoner swap in 48 hours
In a span of 48 hours, Ukraine and Russia have conducted their second major prisoner exchange. According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, 103 soldiers have been successfully repatriated.
The repatriated Ukrainian servicemen include 82 privates and sergeants, and 21 officers. These soldiers hailed from various battlegrounds including Kyiv, Donbas, Mariupol and the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and the Kharkiv regions. President Zelensky extended his gratitude to the …
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India repatriates 45 nationals conscripted into Russian army amid continued efforts to rescue 50 more
45 Indian citizens were discharged from the Russian army after being unlawfully coerced to sign defense contracts and sent to fight in Ukraine, reports NDTV, citing the Ministry of External Affairs of India. Meanwhile, an additional 50 Indian citizens remain in the conflict zone, with concentrated efforts underway to repatriate them safely.
In early July, NDTV reported, based on unnamed sources, that efforts were being made to discharge these Indian nationals who had been enticed into signing …
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Major prisoner exchange sees 49 Ukrainians released from Russian captivity
In a significant development, 49 Ukrainian soldiers and civilians have returned home after being held captive by Russia during its ongoing aggressive war against Ukraine, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
“This includes warriors from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, National Guard, National Police, State Border Service, as well as our civilian citizens,” stated President Zelensky in his official address.
One notable detainee is Crimean Tatar journalist Lenie Umerova, who had been …
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Ukraine condemns Mongolia's decision to refuse arrest of Putin during visit
In a recent development, Ukraine has issued a diplomatic protest to Mongolia after Ulan Bator declined to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to the country, despite an existing warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. The decision made by Mongolia, which recognizes the ICC's jurisdiction, has caused significant disappointment in Kyiv and will influence future Ukrainian-Mongolian policy relations.
Ukraine's foreign ministry indicated that Ulan …