Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Some Ukrainian F-16s will inevitably be lost, warns U.S. Army Colonel: not a game-changing silver bullet
Robert Hamilton, a retired U.S. Army Colonel and professor at the War College, cautioned that the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) will inevitably lose some Western-supplied F-16 fighter jets. In an interview with Liga.net, Hamilton emphasized that these multirole aircraft can both support ground troops and engage enemy aviation.
"Obviously, calculations must take into account the capabilities of Russian air defenses—both ground-based and aircraft, as well as their effective ranges," he remarked. " …
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Ukrainian drones strike fuel depots in Russia: fires and explosions reported in Rostov and Belgorod
Ukrainian intelligence agencies successfully struck fuel depots in Russia's Rostov and Belgorod regions, as reported on Saturday, August 3.
According to Ukrainska Pravda, an operation conducted by the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) targetd a fuel and lubricants warehouse at the Atlas plant in Rostov Oblast with drones. The depot is located near Kamensk-Shakhtinsky and supplies fuel to military units stationed in the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
"Several fuel tanks …
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Ukraine receives F-16 fighters jets armed with powerful missiles, reports say
Ukraine's acquisition of the F-16 fighter jets marks a significant upgrade in the ongoing conflict with Russia, as these jets serve as platforms for an array of advanced guided missiles capable of targeting Russian assets.
After more than a year of preparation, the first F-16s have arrived in Ukraine, providing Kyiv with new strategic capabilities in its war against Russia, according to Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung.
U.S. news agencies Bloomberg and Associated Press reported on July 31 …
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Zelensky: Ukraine's territorial integrity must be decided by its people, not individuals or presidents
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated that any discussion regarding Ukraine’s territorial integrity is a decision for the people of Ukraine, not a single person or president. Speaking to Le Monde, Zelensky emphasized, “You must understand that any issue concerning Ukraine’s territorial integrity can't be resolved by a single president, a single person, or even all the presidents globally without the participation of the Ukrainian people.”
He further explained that Ukrainian …
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Torestk at risk: Ukrainian journalist Butusov warns of potential repeat of Avdiivka and Bakhmut
The city of Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast is unprepared for defense, and no brigades were timely deployed there, said Yuriy Butusov, editor-in-chief of Censor.NET in an interview with Radio NV.
Butusov described the situation in and around Toretsk as extremely difficult. "The enemy continues to advance as the defenses around the city collapsed within days. The city itself is not fortified, lacking organized defensive positions. No brigade was deployed there in time. The 32nd mechanized brigade was …
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Ukrainian influence surfaces as Tuareg rebels claim victory over Wagner mercenaries in Mali
A coalition of Tuareg rebels operating in northern Mali, known as the "Strategic Framework for the Protection of the People of Azawad" (CSP-DPA), announced on July 27 that they had successfully defeated a group of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner PMC. These mercenaries have been supporting the official government in Bamako in an ongoing conflict that has spanned several years. The rebels claim to have obliterated the Russian column, killing dozens of Wagner fighters and capturing prisoners, …
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Russia warns Japan of consequences over missiles delivery to Ukraine
In a notable shift in policy following the recent easing of military equipment export regulations, Japan has agreed to provide domestically produced PAC-3 interceptor missiles to the United States for the Patriot missile defense systems which are planned to be delivered to Ukraine.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Nastaschin said that Moscow will view Tokyo's step as hostile if the Japanese PAC-3 interceptor missiles are delivered to Ukraine.
The Russian response comes on the heels of …
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Zelensky cautions against unauthorized use of Western arms on Russian soil, citing aid risks
In a recent interview with Le Monde, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the significant risks of using Western-supplied weapons to strike targets within Russia without prior approval from Western allies. He warned that such actions could jeopardize the future assistance from these partners. For more details, read the full interview on Le Monde.
The Ukrainian leader criticized Western partners for restricting the use of provided weaponry solely for defensive purposes within …
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Ukrainian Forces down Russian Mi-8 helicopter using a drone
In an unprecedented incident near Donetsk, the Ukrainian Defense Forces reportedly downed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter using drone technology, as disclosed by Russian military blogger Alexei Voyevoda. This marks the first confirmed case of a helicopter being shot down by unmanned aerial systems.
The downed helicopter belonged to the Russian National Guard and was reportedly hit while preparing for takeoff. The incident occurred a significant distance from the front lines, and the helicopter was …
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Elite Russian recon group neutralized in Chernihiv region by Ukrainian Forces
In a noteworthy episode from the Chernihiv region, Ukrainian defense forces effectively neutralized a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group without incurring any losses among their own troops. According to an officer of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, known by the call sign "Alex", the Russian team was targeted and eliminated with precision. The event was detailed on his Telegram channel "Officer+". He further emphasized that not only were the intruders driven out, but the mission was …