Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian Armed Forces to implement new recruitment units for streamlined volunteer enlistment
The General Staff noted that this innovation will enable commanders to enhance the organization and management of volunteer recruitment events.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has ordered every brigade commander to create an official recruitment unit, reports the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"The corresponding organizational directive sets the task of forming official recruitment units within combat military units. This innovation …
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Europe considers troop deployment to Ukraine amid fears of Trump's return to power
Europe has reopened discussions regarding the deployment of troops to Ukraine. According to a source, London and Paris are engaged in talks focusing on defense cooperation, with a specific emphasis on Ukraine. Both the UK and France are considering leading a foreign military contingent in Ukraine, driven by concerns over the implications of Donald Trump winning the upcoming US presidential election, reports the French newspaper Le Monde.
Currently, discussions on the deployment of Western …
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Russia’s Gazprombank cards blocked in 20 countries following U.S. sanctions
Amid new sanctions, Gazprombank cards have become inoperative throughout twenty coungries. A major player in financing the conflict against Ukraine, Gazprombank has been severely impacted by U.S. sanctions, leading to a significant downturn in banking services outside of Russia. Following the initial halt of card services in Hungary, Turkey, and the UAE, a cascade of other countries has joined in. Currently, Gazprombank cards cannot be used for transactions in twenty countries.
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Russia intensifies offensive on Ukraine's Toretsk, civilians caught in crossfire
In a recent broadcast on Suspilne, Anastasia Bobovnikova, spokesperson for the Operational-Tactical Group "Luhansk," detailed Russia's military movements. According to Bobovnikova, Russian forces are amassing resources in the Siversk and Kramatorsk directions, while launching aggressive offensives in the Toretsk area.
"The enemy is advancing with incredible speed. They are heavily utilizing artillery, aviation, FPV drones, and mortars to strike the city of Toretsk," Bobovnikova emphasized. She …
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Ukrainian Forces reclaim strategic village in Kharkiv region, capturing seven Russian soldiers
Ukrainian forces have successfully reclaimed the strategic village of Kopanky in the Kharkiv region, capturing seven Russian soldiers. The operation was carried out by Ukraine's 3rd Assault Brigade, which managed not only to regain control but also to capture seven members of Russia's 1st Tank Army—most of whom were reportedly convicted criminals mobilized from correctional facilities or individuals under investigation for violent crimes and drug trafficking, reports the brigade's press service. …
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UK expands sanctions on Russian 'Shadow Fleet' with 30 additional vessels
The UK government added 30 more ships to its sanctions list as part of Russia's "shadow fleet," expanding the total number of sanctioned vessels to 73. This move marks the "largest sanctions package" issued by London targeting tankers and cargo ships used by Russia to bypass oil embargoes and other punitive measures, aimed at funding its ongoing war against Ukraine, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Monday, November 25. (
The list now includes Russian-flagged vessels such as …
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Ukrainian drone attack targets critical Russian defense facility and oil depot in Kaluga
Drone strikes have reportedly targeted the Typhoon plant, a key facility in Russia's military-industrial complex, in the city of Kaluga, reported Andrey Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation with Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council
According to Kovalenko, the Typhoon plant is known for producing communication systems, electronic warfare, and radar equipment. It manufactures components for surveillance and targeting systems used in military vehicles. …
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Night raid on Russia's Kursk region: ATACMS missiles and drones target airfields, resulting in damage and injuries
Seven ATACMS missiles and 12 drones targeted Russia's Kursk region, with missile interceptions reported near Kursk, Kurchatov, and several settlements in the Oktyabrsky district.
At least two American-made ATACMS missiles reportedly hit the "Kursk-Vostochny" airfield in the Kursk region overnight, according to OSINT analysts from the CyberBoroshno project.
"A moment showing the landing of two cluster ATACMS at the 'Kursk-Vostochny' airfield. Location — Kursk region," stated the report.
The …
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U.S. sanctions deepen Russia's economic woes: banking sector and global trade hit hard
In a significant and painful move during the closing months of his administration, U.S. President Joe Biden has enacted sanctions that have critically affected Russia's economy. A central target of these sanctions is Gazprombank, a crucial financial hub for Russia's international trading operations. Also on the sanctions list is BrokerCreditService (BCS), identified as a major player in illicit financial activities within Russia, reports VChK-OGPU, a well-connected Russian Telegram channel with …
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Ukraine accuses Russia of systematic torture of POWs
According to Andriy Yusov, a representative of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, Russia operates a comprehensive system of torture against Ukrainian prisoners. He claims that in most cases, this torture is not conducted to extract information. Yusov made this statement at the forum titled "Genocidal Practices of the Russian Federation in Ukraine: From the Holodomor to the Russo-Ukrainian War".
"In most cases, force was not applied to obtain information. …