Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Estonian Intelligence predicts potential Ukrainian withdrawal from Pokrovsk by year end
In unsettling developments for Ukraine, the nation's forces might find themselves retreating from the city of Pokrovsk to more defensible positions before the year concludes, according to Lieutenant Colonel Janek Kesselmann, deputy chief of the Estonian Defense Ministry's Intelligence Center.
Kesselmann noted that Russia holds the tactical upper hand, with an average of 167 attacks launched daily along the frontline in the past week. Almost half of these offensives are directed toward Donetsk, …
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Lukashenko offers unexpected post-war reconstruction assistance to Ukraine
In a surprising turn, self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko has offered Ukraine assistance in its post-war reconstruction efforts. The Belarusian dictator, who previously supported Russia's aggression against Ukraine, has now extended what many see as a controversial olive branch to Kyiv.
The declaration by Lukashenko was reported on October 4 by the state-controlled agency BELTA.
Lukashenko, who was complicit with Russia during the initial phase of the conflict, has …
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Slovak PM Fico advocates for renewed Russia ties post-Ukraine conflict
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has expressed a desire to reestablish relations with Russia after the conflict in Ukraine concludes. According to reports from Spravy, Fico emphasized the necessity of economic restoration and normalized diplomacy with Russia, highlighting the mutual need between the European Union and the Russian Federation.
Fico affirmed, “If the war ends during this government’s mandate, I will do everything possible to restore economic and normal relations with the …
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Ukraine's missile program makes strides with new long-range and anti-aircraft systems
Ukraine has advanced towards the creation of its own missile with a striking range of approximately 700 kilometers, while also working on an anti-aircraft missile system capable of reaching a 100 km radius. This isn't an entirely new area of focus for Ukraine. Back in April, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the commencement of serial production for these new missile prototypes. According LIGA.net, recent updates about the 700 km-range missile were shared by Volodymyr Horbulin, First Vice …
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Russian drone explodes in Belarus
A recent incident highlights the precarious nature of regional drone activity. A Russian drone, originally launched toward Ukraine, exploded in the friendly territory of Kalinkavichy, Gomel Region, Belarus, north of Zhytomyr Region, early on Friday, October 4, as reported by Belarusian Hajun.
The report states, "Around 5 a.m., residents of Kalinkavichy heard the sound of an explosion. This information was later confirmed by multiple sources, pinpointing the blast at around 4:55 a.m." Notably, …
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Ukraine presses legal case at The Hague for removal of Crimean Bridge
Ukraine is stepping up its legal battle against Russia at The Hague, seeking the dismantling of the Crimean Bridge, labeling it a "closed Russian lake." The Ukrainian representative asserted that the tribunal should mandate Russia to cease its unlawful actions and provide assurances against future violations. This request, submitted by Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, underscores Ukraine's strong stance in the Arbitration Tribunal.
"The tribunal must order Russia to dismantle and remove …
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Security Head at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Killed in car explosion in occupied Enerhodar
A top Russian collaborator linked to the repression of Ukrainians in the occupied city of Enerhodar has reportedly been killed in a car explosion. According to intelligence sources, the vehicle belonged to Andrey Korotkiy, who had aligned himself with Russian forces and was appointed head of security at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The Russian Investigative Committee confirmed Korotkiy’s death of.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense reported that the …
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Russia's transit train sparks tensions in Lithuania with provocative symbols and territorial claims
Russia has sparked a provocation in Lithuania by sending a transit train from Moscow to Kaliningrad through Lithuanian territory, which displayed symbols of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine and inscriptions displaying Kremlin's territorial claims on Vilnius. According to Lithuanian border officials, one of the train cars featured the Z-symbol, while another bore the inscription "Vilnius - a city of Russia," reports Delfi.
The incident occurred recently at the Kena checkpoint. Train …
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First documented execution of Russian soldiers by command unearthed: explosive investigation reveals shocking details
In an explosive revelation, the independent news outlet Astra has published excerpts from an order initiating the first known criminal case regarding the execution of seven Russian soldiers by their own command. This information corroborates earlier findings reported by Ukrainian media outlet Suspilne in the summer.
According to the order, in the early morning hours of July 4, 2023, three soldiers from the 6th Motor Rifle Division—identified as Boriskin, Chukanov, and Timonin under the command …
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Explosion rocks ammunition depot near Kursk Nuclear Plant amid disputed attack claims
In the Russian town of Kurchatov, an ammunition depot likely detonated, according to reports from Telegram channels. Videos from eyewitnesses show Russian military personnel running from the site after the explosion. It is reported that the blasts occurred approximately five kilometers from the Kursk nuclear power plant. Social media suggests it appeared to be an attack targeting Russian forces, and something explosive in the hangar was detonated, as seen in the footage. Roman Alekhin, advisor …