Former military officer Anatoliy Kozel, also known by his call sign "Kupol", has issued stark warnings that several major Ukrainian cities could face occupation by 2025 if current trends continue. In an interview with Ukrainian Witness, Kozel, formerly a lieutenant colonel and commander of Ukraine's 53rd mechanized brigade, criticized the flow of information to Ukraine's top brass and signaled a critical state on the frontlines.

Kozel emphasized the missed strategic opportunities in the past, …

This month, Ukraine is poised to receive its initial shipment of French Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets, potentially arriving as early as January 2025. According to Avions Legendaires, France is expected to send the first batch of these fourth-generation fighters at the start of the year.

The media outlet reports “this very month, the Ukrainian Air Force is scheduled to receive its first three Mirage 2000-5F fighters, sourced from French Air Force reserves and specially modified.”

A total of nine …

A coalition of Western countries is set to convene for the 25th meeting at the U.S. Air Force Base in Ramstein, Germany, on January 7. According to Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is slated to participate in the event.

John Kirby, the strategic communications coordinator at the White House's National Security Council, hinted at the potential announcement of a new military aid package for Ukraine in the coming days.

Previously, on December 30, …

Russian forces continue their advance in the Donetsk region, drawing closer to the city of Pokrovsk. On Friday, January 3, the Ukrainian OSINT project DeepState identified the settlements of Dachne, Novy Trud, and Volkove as captured. These areas lie approximately 5-6 kilometers south of Pokrovsk. A similar situation on the battlefield is depicted by the blog Liveuamap, while the official briefing of the Ukrainian General Staff reported ongoing battles for the village of Novy Trud. …

A Russian military officer, involved in the killing of civilians in the village of Hroza, Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region, is now in critical condition following an explosion, reported the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

The explosion occurred on January 3 in the settlement of Shuya, Ivanovo region, Russia. Captain Konstantin Nagaiko, the battery commander of the rocket division of the 112th tank brigade of the 1st tank army of the Western Military …

On January 4, Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's largest maritime trade port in the Leningrad region, a strategic defense plant "Avangard" in the Smolensk region, and the Baltimor military airfield in the Voronezh region, reports the Telegram channel Astra.

Leningrad region's governor confirmed the attack, stating that air defense forces destroyed a drone near Luga Bay in the Gulf of Finland. Allegedly, there were no damages or casualties reported. Russia’s Defense Ministry claims a total of 16 …

Taiwanese company Rung Cheng Suspenparts Co., Ltd. (brand TRC) has emerged as a key supplier in Russia's military efforts, specifically in the creation of precision-guided bombs (KAB) devastating Ukrainian front-line settlements, reports Ukrainian activist Vadim Labas, citing documents allegedly leaked by Chinese hackers.

Known for producing automotive suspension components from carbon steel and aluminum alloys, TRC reportedly also manufactures modules for Russian KABs. These wing modules …

On Saturday, January 4, coinciding with the birthday of Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence, hackers from the intelligence agency launched a cyberattack on the Russian company RegionTransService LLC. The attack reportedly took down all servers, according to Ukrinform.

RegionTransService is a major service provider for Russian Railways, playing a crucial role in maintaining freight cars, which are vital for the army's operations. The company manages the incoming new …