Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russia's losses in artillery amount to $8 billion since the start of the year
September 22 marked the "darkest day" for the Russian army as Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed 81 Russian artillery systems in a single day.
From January through October this year, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed a total of 10,373 Russian artillery systems, inflicting financial devastation of at least $8 billion, reported the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
According to their data, the destruction on September 22 equates to what the General Staff describes as the obliteration of …
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Russian military casualties reach sobering toll as obituary count surpasses 75,000
The death toll of Russian soldiers has reportedly reached a grim psychological milestone, with the number of obituaries in Russia detailing fallen military personnel skyrocketing.
The Telegram channel "Goryushko", dedicated to counting the names of deceased Russian soldiers, has identified 75,000 Russian soldiers lost in combat. Importantly, these numbers represent only those who have been named based on published online obituaries.
The actual number is believed to be significantly higher, as …
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Zelensky unveils comprehensive 'Victory Plan' to counter Russian aggression
In a landmark announcement on Wednesday, October 16, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly introduced his "victory plan" for the first time, which comprises five strategic points and three confidential protocols. Zelensky emphasized that for Ukraine and its allies to end Russia’s aggressive war, they must collectively alter the dynamics to compel Russia towards peace.
Outlined during his address to Ukrainian lawmakers, the "victory plan" includes a comprehensive blueprint: the first …
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North Korean troops to join Russian forces in Kursk region amid rising military collaboration
In an unexpected military collaboration, North Korean soldiers are said to be joining a special Buryat battalion in Russia, according to media reports. This unit is expected to comprise approximately 3,000 personnel.
Russia is reportedly forming this unique Buryat battalion at the base of the 11th Separate Air Assault Brigade. Liga.net, citing sources from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, North Korean military personnel will be integrated into this force. The …
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North Korean soldiers reportedly desert from Russian 'Buryat Battalion' near Ukrainian border
In a surprising development, the special "Buryat Battalion" of the Russian Armed Forces, predominantly reinforced by North Korean military personnel, has witnessed its first cases of desertion. Reports indicate that North Korean soldiers assigned to this unit have fled from their positions near the border of Kursk and Bryansk regions in Russia.
According to Ukrainska Pravda, which cited Ukrainian intelligence sources, the incident occurred approximately seven kilometers from the Ukrainian …
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Russian soldiers abandon positions, citing drunken commander's chaotic orders as the last straw
In a dramatic twist on the battlefield, Russian soldiers have reportedly deserted their positions, citing the chaotic orders from their intoxicated commander. The troops, however, assert that they're neither cowards nor deserters; they simply refuse to fight under such leadership. Their current whereabouts remain unknown.
The Russian servicemen allegedly abandoned their posts after a drunken order was issued by their commander to occupy a new position, an endeavor that entailed a treacherous …
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Ukraine denies allegations of supplying combat drones to Mali rebels
In a decisive move, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on Monday, October 14, firmly denied recent media claims alleging Kyiv's involvement in supplying combat drones to rebels in Mali.
"We also reject all allegations regarding Ukraine’s supposed involvement in the distribution of weapons and military equipment provided to Ukraine by its allies for countering Russia's ongoing military aggression," the Ministry said in a statement.
In Kyiv, officials remarked that from the earliest days of Russia's …
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EU seeks to overcome Hungary's veto and secure military aid for Ukraine by November
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrel, expressed optimism that member states could approve his proposal to allocate over six billion euros from the European Peace Facility for Kyiv's military needs by November, circumventing Hungary's veto.
"We need to reach a consensus that unlocks both the European Peace Facility and the Ukraine Support Fund. While I can't guarantee 100 percent success now, I believe all countries will eventually agree," Borrell stated during a press …
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Russia dismisses German Intelligence claims of potential attack on NATO as 'illogical'
In a statement from Moscow on Monday, October 14, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov dismissed claims from Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (BND) head Bruno Kahl that Russia might be capable of launching an attack on NATO by the end of this decade at the latest. Peskov described Kahl's remarks as illogical, according to the Interfax news agency.
“Russia has never moved its military infrastructure towards NATO. The process has always been the opposite,” Peskov highlighted, …
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Zelensky to present comprehensive victory plan to Ukrainian Parliament
This Wednesday, October 16, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the Verkhovna Rada, unveiling a plan for victory. According to a Telegram post by Serhiy Leshchenko, an adviser to the head of the President’s Office, the primary motive for this event is the public presentation of the victory plan. "It is evident that there is only one reason for this event — it's the public presentation of the victory plan," Leshchenko wrote.
In a recent evening address, President Zelensky stated …