Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Zelensky proposes deploying NATO missiles in Ukraine to force Russia into peace talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a bold proposal at a European Council meeting on Thursday, October 17th: to host a missile deterrent package on Ukrainian soil aimed at either forcing Russia to the negotiating table or targeting its military facilities.
"We propose to deploy a deterrence package on Ukrainian land that would either compel Russia to engage in genuine peace talks or enable the destruction of their military assets. This is a concept of peace through strength specific to this …
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Heightened tensions in Crimea: explosions and smoke screen over Kerch Bridge amid missile strike fears
Several cities across the occupied Crimea experienced drone attacks and missile warnings on Thursday, October 17. Reports of explosions and active air defense systems were confirmed in multiple areas, including the strategic city of Sevastopol, leading to a significant security response.
At 15:07 local time, authorities in Sevastopol declared a missile threat, according to local Telegram channels . It later emerged that Storm Shadow missiles might have been involved, with a projected arrival …
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Dutch Defense Minister approves Ukraine's use of F-16s for strikes in Russian territory
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced that Ukraine has the green light to employ F-16 fighter jets to strike military targets within Russian territory, reports Ukrinform.
Brekelmans emphasized that utilizing military equipment against Russian targets does not contravene international law, stating, "We have always maintained that Ukraine should adhere to international law. International law does not impose distance restrictions. It doesn’t halt at the border or 100 kilometers beyond …
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Zelensky discusses Ukraine's security path: NATO membership or nuclear rearmament
During a candid conversation with former U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the urgency of Ukraine joining NATO, highlighting Kyiv's renouncement of nuclear arms. This pivotal dialogue was unveiled by Zelensky at a press conference on Thursday, October 17, following his participation in the European Council meeting where he outlined Ukraine's Victory Plan.
Zelensky referenced the Budapest Memorandum, criticizing it as ineffective in securing Ukraine …
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Russia opens highway connecting Rostov-on-Don to occupied Mariupol and Crimea
Russian authorities have opened a section of a highway that will connect Rostov-on-Don with the occupied city of Mariupol, according to an announcement by the Russian Mariupol City Council's press service.
The Russians have labeled this project as a "connection of Russia's historic regions." Marat Khusnullin, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister for Construction, Housing, and Regional Development, announced the opening of several roadways in what he called Russia's historic regions.
This includes a …
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Ukrainian Forces capture 17 Russian soldiers near Toretsk
Ukrainian special forces have captured 17 Russian soldiers at the Toretsk front. These soldiers, who hail from various regions across Russia, were allegedly in Ukraine to carry out hostile operations, with some potentially implicated in war crimes.
The soldiers were apprehended during successful defensive operations near New York, Ukraine. The 12th Azov Special Operations Brigade, in coordination with other units, executed this operation, as reported by the brigade's press service.
The …
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Ukrainian Forces achieve major victory in Kharkiv region, destroying entire Russian regiment
In a daring and complex operation, Ukrainian military forces have successfully cleared 400 hectares of forest in the Kharkiv region, dealing a significant blow to Russian forces by destroying almost an entire regiment, as reported by Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense.
The mission, executed by units from Ukraine's intelligence agency, including the groups "Artan", "Kraken", and the International Legion, targeted a dense woodland area north of the village of …
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France to deliver kamikaze drones to Ukraine
France is poised to begin delivery of its own kamikaze drones to Ukraine in the coming weeks, said on social media platform X by French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
The minister emphasized that this is the first French remotely controlled munition of its kind, adding that the successful testing of this development is a pivotal accomplishment for France's defense industry in less than two years. Drone deliveries to Ukraine are expected to occur within the next few weeks.
BFMTV reports …
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Ukrainian military claims North Korean troops spotted fighting alongside Russian troops in Kursk region
Ukrainian soldiers conducting special operations in Russia's Kursk region have allegedly identified North Korean troops among the Russian ranks, reported Lieutenant "Alex" on his Telegram channel, "Officer+".
"From two brothers in different units, I've received information about the probable participation of North Korean soldiers in battles in the Kursk region. They described these figures as having Asian features and speaking in something far from Russian. While this could easily be …
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Ukrainian 'Spartan' Brigade launches bold cross-border operation in Russia's Belgorod region
In a striking development, Ukraine's National Guard's 3rd "Spartan" Brigade has reportedly entered Russia's Belgorod region, smashing a Russian military column and capturing soldiers from the 155th Separate Guards Marine Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces. This successful military operation, which disrupted the assault of Russian forces from the Belgorod region, was reported by journalist Yuriy Butusov on his Telegram channel.
According to Butusov, the troops of the Ukrainian National Guard’s …