Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian Forces grapple with intensified Russian assaults: key positions under threat
In a recent statement, the Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group (OSUV "Khortytsia") announced that measures are currently being taken to prevent the tactical situation from deteriorating. Efforts are ongoing to identify, localize, and destroy enemy assault groups.
According to the group's update on Saturday, January 11, Russian assault operations and fire attacks have resulted in the destruction of certain Defense Forces positions in the Kramatorsk, Toretsk, and Lyman directions.
The …
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Ukrainian President Zelensky shares photos of captured North Korean soldiers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky released photos showing captured Korean soldiers along with a Russian military ID allegedly issued to one of them. According to Zelensky, the evidence suggests Russia is trying to pass off a Korean soldier as a native of the Republic of Tuva, the homeland of former Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu.
"These are two soldiers who, despite being wounded, survived and were brought to Kyiv to speak with SBU investigators," Zelensky stated. "Russia and …
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Ukraine struggles to locate half a million draft dodgers amidst ongoing war
Since 2022, Ukraine has put half a million military-aged men on the wanted list, according to Natalia Kindrativ, an officer from the Communications Department of the Land Forces Command. The Territorial Recruitment Centers are not authorized to search for draft dodgers on their own, and the police, Kindrativ noted, lack the resources to carry out this responsibility.
In the period since Russia's full-scale invasion, more than 500,000 people have been reported to the National Police for being …
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Trump's strategy shift: Kellogg's delayed visit signals reevaluation of U.S. approach to Ukraine conflict
In a shifting geopolitical landscape, experts are suggesting that President-elect Donald Trump may be pulling back on his earlier urgency to resolve the war in Ukraine quickly. This sentiment is reflected in the postponement of Special Representative Keith Kellogg's visit.
Keith Kellogg, nominated by Trump to settle the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war, was initially set to travel to Kyiv in January, before Trump's inauguration [source]. Insiders reported that Kellogg intended to meet with …
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UK and Allies pledge 30,000 drones to Ukraine in major European security initiative
In a significant boost to European security, the United Kingdom, alongside Denmark, the Netherlands, Latvia, and Sweden, is set to supply Ukraine with 30,000 drones. The announcement was made by the UK Ministry of Defence on Thursday, January 9.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey, together with Latvia's Defence Minister Andris Spuds, made the announcement during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting in the Ramstein format held in Germany. This effort comes after the international coalition …
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Ukrainian Forces repel major Russian attack in Kursk region
Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled a massive assault by Russian forces in the Kursk region, as reported on January 9 by the press service of the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade "Magura." The announcement was made alongside battle footage.
The Russians deployed a significant amount of equipment and personnel, leading with tanks equipped with trailers to clear mines.
The assaults were carried out in six successive waves, involving attempts to breach Ukrainian defenses with tanks, …
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Russian Forces intensify offensive towards strategic Ukrainian city of Kupyansk
Russian forces are inching ever closer to the strategic Ukrainian city of Kupyunsk. Russian troops are relentlessly attacking Ukrainian Defense Forces positions near Kupyansk, with the aim to gain control of the "Svatove-Kupyansk" highway.
Ukrainian officials, including Kupyansk Military Administration head Andriy Besedin, believe the Russians aim to establish a foothold on the right bank of the Oskil River.
Besedin described the situation in a broadcast on the national news broadcast, noting …
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Ukrainian strike on Engels airbase highlights Russia's air defense vulnerabilities
While the recent Ukrainian strike on Russia’s Engels airbase is noteworthy, military analyst Alexander Kovalenko shifts focus to a broader issue: Russia's critical shortage of air defense systems.
As it stands, Russia has entered a phase of severe air defense deficiencies. Yet, that is only part of the story.
During both the Soviet era and modern-day Russia, the nation has never fully secured its airspace. From the time of the USSR to Russia today, there have always been areas with fully …
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Slovakian PM Fico blames Kyiv for €1.5 billion loss amid energy talks with Moscow
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has reported that his country has lost €1.5 billion due to actions by Kyiv. Despite this, he assures that Moscow remains willing to supply gas to Europe, if not for Ukrainian resistance. Fico stated that he received guarantees from the Kremlin that Slovakia would still receive Russian gas.
It turns out Slovakia can obtain the necessary fuel without using the pipeline through Ukraine, sourcing it via Hungary and the "Turkish Stream". Speaking about the …
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Massive fire continues at oil depot in Russia’s Engels airbase following Ukrainian drone strike
For the second consecutive day, Russian emergency services are battling to contain the blaze at the Rosrezerv oil depot in Engels, Saratov region, following a strike by Ukrainian drones.
On Thursday, January 9, regional governor Roman Busargin took to Telegram to report ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of the UAV attack, following an emergency commission meeting that included deputy head of Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations, Ilya Denisov. Despite the escalating situation, …