Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian Forces deny Russian claims of capturing village of Basivka in Sumy region
Russian forces have announced the capture of the village of Basivka in the Yunakivka community, located in the Sumy region, near the border with Kursk region. However, Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) denied these claims, asserting that Russian forces do not control the area.
On April 7, a Ukrainian lieutenant with the call sign "Alex" reported the situation via a Telegram post on the channel Officer+. He stated, "The enemy falsely claims to have captured the settlement of Basivka. The situation …
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Russian missile strike on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions result in casualties and destruction
A Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv has claimed the life of one individual, according to Kyiv's Municipal Military Administration Representative, Yevhen Ievlev. He shared that this unfortunate update surfaced just 10 minutes prior during a statement on Sunday, April 6. Earlier reports cited only three injuries. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that the body of the deceased man was found in the city's Darnytskyi district.
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported that rescue …
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Estonia warns of EU's dilemma: Putin could gain frozen assets if Orban blocks Russia sanctions renewal
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has issued a stark warning, suggesting that the European Union might have to yield €240 billion of frozen assets to Russian President Vladimir Putin should Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban obstruct the renewal of sanctions against Russia in June, as reported by Spiegel.
Tsahkna called for a more resolute stance from European leaders towards Orban, signaling that Budapest's voting rights might be revoked to prevent fractures within the EU. He …
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Optical fiber factory in Saransk and key Russian industrial sites targeted in Ukrainian drone attack
Ukrainian drones have reportedly targeted an optical fiber manufacturing plant in Saransk, Russia. This incident sparked a fire at the “Optic Fiber Systems” facility on Saturday, April 5, according to various Telegram channels. Witnesses claim to have seen six to eight drones in the sky.
Artem Zdunov, Head of Mordovia, acknowledged an attack on a regional enterprise, saying, "All necessary resources are being utilized to deal with the aftermath. Operational and emergency services are on-site. …
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Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih: a grim reminder of Moscow's reluctance for peace, says EU
A Russian army missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, claiming the lives of at least 18 people, demonstrates the Kremlin's lack of readiness for peace, said EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas.
" Tragic and inhumane images coming out from Kryvyi Rih. Another reckless Russian attack struck a crowded residential area, reportedly killing at least 14, including 6 children. Russia continues to destroy Ukraine, no interest in peace," wrote the EU's high representative for foreign affairs in a post on X. …
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Tensions rise between Lavrov and Dmitriev at Riyadh talks, catching Americans off guard
In a surprising twist of events, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and special envoy Kirill Dmitriev reportedly clashed during high-stakes talks in Riyadh over something as trivial as a chair, leaving Americans shocked. According to the Russian news outlet Agentsvto.Novosti, President Vladimir Putin perhaps unwisely appointed these two sparring figures to his negotiating team in Saudi Arabia, despite their ongoing frictions.
Initially, only Lavrov and Putin's aide, Yuri Ushakov, were …
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Kyiv: Ukraine strives to ensure sovereignty in U.S. minerals agreement
Ukraine is currently conducting domestic procedures to finalize a minerals agreement with the United States, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha as reported by Suspline.
Currently, the document is under review to ensure it aligns with Ukraine's Constitution. "The agreement cannot contradict our European integration; we’ve been clear with the Americans," Sybiha stated. He emphasized that one of the top law firms should be involved in the analysis to work alongside the American side …
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Over 8,000 former convicts join Ukrainian Armed Forces under new legislation
The initial groups of volunteers drawn from correctional facilities joined combat units in August 2024. As of early April, more than 8,000 former convicts, both men and women, have bolstered the ranks of Ukraine's Armed Forces, with approximately 900 applications under evaluation, reported Evgeny Gorobets, head of the Department of Corrections.
Following the May 2024 enactment of legislation that introduced conditional early release for prisoners to participate in national defense, these …
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A month under siege: Ukrainian robot saves three wounded soldiers
The ground-breaking ground robotics system, Ardal, developed by Ukrainian tech company BUREVII, accomplished a daring rescue, evacuating three wounded soldiers from the perilous gray zone when all other attempts had failed.
Ukraine's Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, shared this incredible story on his Telegram channel. He highlighted that the ground drone, Ardal, traversed over 17 kilometers under the relentless barrage of mortar and artillery fire.
The operation was …
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Russia's spring draft targets record 160,000 conscripts amidst mounting Ukraine war casualties
The spring military draft has begun in Russia, with plans to enlist 160,000 conscripts—many of whom are reportedly signing contracts to be sent as "cannon fodder" to Ukraine. In light of enormous losses in the war with Ukraine, the Russian army leadership has planned to draft 160,000 conscripts aged 18 to 30 during the current enlistment period, running from April 1 to July 15. This marks a record number since the invasion began. According to The Moscow Times, law enforcement officers, …