Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Escalation in Kharkiv region: Russian forces intensify assaults with fresh troops
Deputy Commander Maksym Zhorin revealed during a live broadcast on Channel 24 that there's been an uptick in assault intensity in his brigade's area of responsibility. Zhorin explained that the Russian effort is aimed at recapturing recently lost territories.
"The situation is exceptionally dynamic," he said. "One moment the fighting seems to quiet down, and the next, we are facing dozens of attacks within a single day."
Maksym Zhorin pointed out that the Russian forces' objective for the …
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France, Germany and UK condemn Iranian missile delivery to Russia as 'direct threat to European security'
In a coordinated move, the foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have issued a joint statement condemning the shipment of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia. The trio denounced the transfers as a "direct threat to European security" and announced immediate measures, including the suspension of bilateral air service agreements with Tehran. They further indicated plans to continue sanctioning significant legal and physical entities and are working towards imposing …
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Vepr drone: Ukraine's cutting-edge tech outmaneuvers Russian jamming efforts
Ukraine's Armed Forces have recently added a new drone, dubbed "Vepr," to their arsenal, and adversaries are finding it challenging to interfere with its unique frequency using electronic warfare systems.
The "Vepr" robotic complex, designed and developed in Ukraine, is a multifunctional drone capable of mining areas, evacuating the wounded from the battlefield, and delivering ammunition, according to ArmyInform.
Vadim, from the "Honor" Ground Robotic Systems Unit, mentioned that Ukrainian …
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Persistent GPS disruptions in Gulf of Finland linked to Russian jamming
Significant disruptions in GPS systems have been reported along the Gulf of Finland and in Eastern Finland since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, reports Yle. The Finnish Coast Guard has informed that these issues are particularly frequent in the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland, near Kotka and Helsinki. Mariners have been advised to equip themselves with maritime charts and ensure they can navigate using traditional methods.
The interference has also disrupted commercial aviation …
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Russian general identified as orchestrator of deadly Kyiv Children's Hospital strike, indicted by Ukraine
A devastating missile strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv, Ohmatdyt, was orchestrated by Lieutenant General Sergey Kobylash, according to Ukraine's Security Service (SBU). The SBU and the Prosecutor General's Office have indicted the Russian general in absentia for commanding the assault.
Lieutenant General Sergey Kobylash, who at the time led Russia's Long-Range Aviation, directed the catastrophic strike. This announcement came from SBU Deputy Head Serhiy Naumuk during a meeting with …
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Ukrainian drones pummel Russia: widespread attacks in nine regions and annexed Crimea
In the early hours of September 10, nine regions across Russia experienced a relentless drone assault, as reported by Russian media.
In the early hours of Tuesday, September 10, nine regions of Russia, along with annexed Crimea, were subjected to a massive drone attack. Explosions were reported in Belgorod, Kursk, Oryol, Voronezh, Tula, Kaluga, Lipetsk, Moscow regions, and Krasnodar Krai.
Moscow Oblast Governor Andrey Vorobyov shared in a Telegram post, that at least 14 drones were shot down …
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Russia's military recruitment skyrockets in 2024 amid new financial incentives
The rate of recruitment for contracted soldiers in Russia to fight in Ukraine has surged six fold, Russian media reports. Between April and June, lump-sum payments were made to 92.8 thousand individuals under these contracts. The recruitment rate for 2024 has increased by at least six times compared to last year, according to data on the Russian federal budget expenditures for these lump-sum signing bonuses, as reported by the news outlet Important Stories.
The recruitment pace has notably …
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Dutch government grants Ukraine permission to use F-16s for strikes inside Russia
The Netherlands has allowed Ukraine to conduct strikes deep into Russian territory, using weapons it supplied, including F-16 fighter jets. Ukraine's right to self-defense, as acknowledged by Dutch officials, "doesn't end 100 km from the border."
Ukraine may use Dutch-supplied weapons to target Russian military installations inside Russia, said Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans in an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
"Kyiv has the right to self-defense. If attacks are …
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Former Deputy Head of Russian Tank Academy found murdered on Tank Crew Day
Valery Khaanin, the former deputy head of the Kazan Tank Academy, has been found murdered. His body was discovered on Tank Crew Day, a national observance in Russia, celebrated annually in July. The grim discovery was reported by the Russian media outlet Baza.
Khaanin, 69, was celebrating Tank Crew Day with friends before tragedy struck. His wife discovered his body upon returning from their dacha. After being unable to enter their apartment, she called emergency services. Khaanin's body, …
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Ukraine receives six Ka-32 helicopters from Portugal after prolonged negotiations
Portugal has officially handed over six Russian-made Ka-32A11BC helicopters to Ukraine, almost two years after the initial announcement. These aircraft were acquired by Portugal back in 2007 but have been grounded due to sanctions against Russia that made their maintenance impossible, reports SIC Noticias.
According to the report, the final truck carrying the helicopters left Portuguese soil on September 6, 2024. The country's defense department confirmed the delivery process had been …