Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian Special Forces member sentenced to 20 years by Russian court on terrorism charges
Oleksandr Liubas, a Ukrainian national, has been sentenced to 20 years behind bars by the Southern District Military Court, facing charges that include terrorism and illegal border crossing.
According to investigators, Liubas served in the special forces of the Ukrainian military intelligence (GUR). On October 4, 2023, Liubas allegedly aimed to disembark in the Chernomorsky district of Crimea with a group, intending to plant a Ukrainian flag and record a video. The group, traveling by boat and …
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Ukraine unveils advanced drone systems
The Ukrainian Armed Forces announced the imminent arrival of new types of drones, signaling a significant advancement in their defensive capabilities.
Colonel Vadim Sukharevsky, Commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, revealed the development of multi-functional, unmanned marine systems designed to secure maritime borders. In an interview with ArmyInform, Colonel Sukharevsky shared insights into the ongoing innovation in Ukraine’s military technologies.
Currently, Ukraine is deeply …
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Estonian Defense Minister calls for clear goals in Western support for Ukraine
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has voiced concerns that the lack of a clear political objective regarding Western support for Ukraine is a fundamental issue. Pevkur made these comments during the GLOBSEC conference in Prague, as reported by Evropeyska Pravda.
Addressing debates on Western "strategic ambiguity" towards aiding Ukraine, Pevkur noted that while Western partners pledge to give Ukraine "the help it needs" for "as long as necessary," they intentionally avoid specifying their …
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Zelensky urges Western allies to allow strikes on Russian territory using supplied weapons
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany to grant Kyiv the permission to carry out strikes into Russian territory using Western weapons and long-range missiles.
“I am appealing to the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany: we need the capabilities to truly and fully protect Ukraine and Ukrainians. We need permission for long-range capabilities and access to your long-range shells and missiles. Delaying vital …
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Czech Foreign Minister: no restrictions on Ukraine’s use of our weapons
August 31, 2024, PRAGUE – Czech Republic's Foreign Minister, Jan Lipavský, announced that the country has no restrictions on Ukraine's use of military equipment provided by Czechia, while acknowledging some allies' different stances.
Speaking on Saturday at the Globsec security conference in Prague, Lipavský highlighted that Czechia imposes no limitations on how Ukraine can utilize the weapons it receives.
"On the other hand, let's be honest: the most advanced weapon systems with long-range …
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Russian authorities detain two Colombian nationals accused of fighting for Ukraine
Russian authorities have detained two Colombian nationals suspected of participating in combat activities alongside Ukraine, reports RIA Novosti citing the FSB. The security service identified the detainees as José Aaron Medina Miranda and Alexander Ante. Colombian media had reported that the two men went missing in Venezuela while on their way back home to Colombia.
"José Aaron Medina and his partner Alexander Ante were preparing to return home after a lengthy struggle against Russia. As they …
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Ukraine sees 2.5x surge in conscription following new mobilization law, Ministry of Defense reports
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has recorded a significant increase in the reserves of Ukraine’s Armed Forces (UAF) thanks to a new mobilization law. The rate of conscripts has surged by 2.5 times compared to the first quarter, reports the Ukrainian publication "Telegraf", citing the Ministry's press service.
“The enactment of the Law of Ukraine dated April 11, 2024, No. 3633-IX has allowed us to increase the conscription rates for military service during mobilization by 2.5 times compared …
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Russian mercenaries withdraw from Burkina Faso amid Ukraine’s offensive in Kursk region
Russian mercenaries from the "Medvedi" Private Military Company (PMC) have returned to Russia after a mission in Burkina Faso where they provided security for the junta leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore.
The "Medvedi" Brigade, also known as the Bear Brigade, arrived in Burkina Faso's capital, Ouagadougou, earlier this year to support Captain Traore, who seized power in 2022. Initially deployed to Crimea, these mercenaries later moved to Russia’s Kursk region as Ukrainian forces pressed their …
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Russia establishes volunteer brigade in Kursk region to counter Ukrainian attacks and ensure regional safety
In the Kursk region, a volunteer brigade is being created to "maintain law and order" in areas occupied by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. "We discussed the formation of the 'Bars-Kursk' volunteer brigade. This new unit will be a crucial element in maintaining law and order in the Kursk region. The primary function of the brigade is to ensure safety in eight evacuated districts as well as in other territories of the Kursk region," acting governor of the region, Alexei Smirnov, wrote on his …
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Ukraine’s National Guard Major downplays Pokrovsk battle fears, predicts prolonged fighting in Donbas
According to National Guard reservist Major Oleksiy Hetman, fears about the fighting in Donbas's Pokrovsk may be overstated, as battles could drag on for months. Hetman predicts a decrease in Russian assault intensity by fall.
Attempts by Russian forces to pressure Ukrainian defenses in the Pokrovsk area have been ongoing for many months. Still, Russian forces might exhaust their resources come autumn, expressed Hetman during an appearance on Esprеsso.TV.
Hetman indicates that fighting for …