Contents tagged with War in Ukraine

  • Ukrainian Forces expand incursion into Kursk region

    Ukrainian forces entered the Belyovsky District of Russia's Kursk region overnight on Sunday, August 11, expanding their presence on Russian territory. This information was confirmed by the regional head, Nikolay Volobuev. "The infiltration of sabotage and reconnaissance groups into our territory created a lot of commotion and panic. The situation is now stable but remains highly tense," Volobuev said in a video message to local residents. He added that Russian military forces managed to " …

  • Russia sends conscripts to combat in Kursk region

    The news outlet Agenstvo reported that Russian commanders are refusing to pull back conscripts stationed in the Kursk region despite a recent Ukrainian breakthrough. The move signals preparation for a larger-scale employment of conscripts in the ongoing war against Ukraine. These conscripts are reportedly being declared combat units, according to human rights organizations.

    "The platoon is receiving combat orders, and commanders are denying the conscripts' retreat to the rear," said a source …

  • Belarus reinforces military near Ukraine amid airspace violation claims

    In response to allegations of Ukrainian drones allegedly violating Belarusian airspace, Belarus has decided to reinforce its military grouping on the Gomel and Mozyr tactical fronts. Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin disclosed that President Alexander Lukashenko directed the relocation of special operations units, ground forces, and missile troops to these regions, including Polonez rocket systems and Iskander complexes.

    Responding to these developments, Andrey Kovalenko, head of the …

  • Fatal friendly fire incident: eight Russian soldiers killed in Kursk due to misidentification

    Russian soldiers in the Kursk region were mistakenly targeted by their own side, resulting in the deaths of eight servicemen, according to a report from an anonymous Russian Telegram channel "Kremlin Secrets".

    The incident occurred in the Bolshesoldatsky district of Kursk, where the Russian military engaged in "friendly fire" after misidentifying their own troops as a Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group.

    The confusion happened while vehicles were traveling on the Dyakonovo-Sudzha …

  • Ukrainian Forces target Russian-occupied gas platform in Black Sea

    In a coordinated effort, the Ukrainian Navy and the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense (GUR) launched an attack on a gas platform in the Black Sea, which had been occupied by Russian forces. This information was confirmed by Dmitry Pletenchuk, a representative of the Ukrainian Navy, following reports and video evidence shared on various Telegram channels.

    "Yes, this was executed by the Naval Forces of Ukraine in partnership with the Main Intelligence Directorate of the …

  • Ukraine's offensive: Russia initiates 'Counter-Terrorism Operation' in border regions

    The Russian National Anti-Terrorism Committee has announced the introduction of counter-terrorism operations (CTO) in the Bryansk, Belgorod, and Kursk regions in response to what has been described as an "unprecedented attempt by the Kyiv regime to destabilize the situation in various regions of our country." The committee's statement emphasizes additional measures to ensure the safety of citizens, maintain public order, and enhance anti-terrorism protection.

    The statement also alleges that a " …

  • Ukrainian Intelligence reports successful naval drone strike on Russian 'Tuna' boat in Crimea

    According to the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, one of its special units has destroyed a high-speed "Tuna" boat of the KS 701 project using a Magura V5 naval drone in annexed Crimea. Reports on Telegram from August 10th indicate that the operation took place overnight on August 9th near the settlement of Chornomorske, damaging three additional Russian vessels, which are currently being identified.

    This is not the first strike on "Tuna" boat near Crimea; …

  • Kremlin in shock: Ukrainian Forces' advance in Kursk region exposes Russian army's vulnerabilities

    The military and political leadership of Russia is reportedly shocked by the audacious operation of Ukrainian Forces in the Kursk region.

    Despondent moods are said to pervade the Kremlin due to the breakthrough by Ukrainian Forces in the Kursk region. This operation has spotlighted the weaknesses of Moscow and the Russian army, reports The Moscow Times, citing four high-ranking Russian officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity about the situation.

    In recent months, the Russian …

  • Imminent pause in Russian offensive: Ukrainian Forces poised for counterattack

    Russia's advance in Ukraine is nearing its climax, according to Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine'sMilitary Intelligence Directorate (GUR). He forecasts the active phase of the conflict to last no more than two months and says that the war in 2024 will be markedly different.

    The situational successes of Russian forces in the Pokrovsk direction are proving costly. Russian troops are following Kremlin's orders rather than developing an effective strategy. Events in the Kursk region have further …

  • Kremlin directs media to spin Kursk military operation positively

    According to Meduza, it took almost three days for Vladimir Putin’s administration to decide how the media should report on the military operation in the Kursk region. The plan? Compare it to the historical Kursk Battle and assure citizens that Putin "will not leave anyone in distress."

    The news outlet reveals that the Kremlin had ordered state-controlled and sympathetic media outlets to "avoid escalating tensions" regarding the incursion into the Kursk region. This directive was confirmed by …