Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russia's manpower crisis: elite aerospace troops and naval crews mobilized to Ukrainian frontline
The Ukrainian operation in the Kursk region has indeed had an impact, contrary to Russian Ministry of Defense claims. Troops, including pilots and sailors, are now being mobilized into infantry, reports RBC-Ukraine.
Russian forces persevere, advancing slowly yet persistently toward administrative boundaries in Luhansk and Donetsk. However, personnel shortages have led to the transfer of soldiers from Donbas to the Kursk area.
Persistent rumors suggest that Vladimir Putin might announce a …
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Kremlin: Putin's call to revise Russia's nuclear doctrine serves as stark warning to Western powers
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that President Vladimir Putin's proposal to amend Russia’s nuclear doctrine should be viewed as a signal to the West and "a warning about the consequences of any potential attack" on Russia, reports TASS.
Peskov highlighted the deterrent role played by Russia's nuclear arsenal, which, he noted, "the entire world is well aware of." However, he refrained from answering questions regarding whether Russia plans to lift its moratorium on nuclear tests.
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U.S. announces $7.9 billion military aid package to Ukraine
The United States has announced a new $7.9 billion defense aid package for Ukraine, confirmed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who expressed his gratitude to American leaders in a statement.
"I am thankful to U.S. President Joe Biden, the U.S. Congress, both parties – Republicans and Democrats, and the entire American nation for today’s announcement of significant defense assistance totaling $7.9 billion. This includes sanctions against Russia," Zelensky expressed.
He emphasized …
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Ukrainian Forces retake Vovchansk Aggregate Plant from Russian control
In a daring and intricate operation, units from the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense have successfully freed the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant from Russian occupation, according to a statement issued by GUR.
The meticulous and high-risk operation led to the complete liberation of the plant's territory, with GUR forces eradicating the Russians inside every building of the facility.
Special task groups from GUR—namely "Stugna," "Paragon," "Junger," BDK, …
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Russia denies evacuation aid to civilians in Kursk region amid Ukrainian control
Russian authorities are declaring that the problems faced by residents in areas of the Kursk region under Ukrainian control are not their concern.
Residents of the Kursk region are seeking assistance from the Ukrainian Defense Forces Command, as Russia is refusing to evacuate them, said the spokesperson for the Ukrainian Armed Forces Command in Sudzha, Oleksiy Dmytrashkivsky, during a televised news marathon.
"We are receiving many calls from relatives from various parts of the world – Russia, …
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Kyiv: China is a major supplier of military components to Russia
Approximately 60 percent of foreign components for Russian armaments used in the war against Ukraine are supplied through China, according to Vladyslav Vlasiuk, an advisor to the Office of the President of Ukraine. Speaking to journalists in Brussels on Tuesday, September 24, Vlasiuk said, "If we take all conventional weapons and tally up the foreign components, about 60 percent come from China. We've had lengthy discussions with some manufacturers about this. I'd say China is the biggest …
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Ukraine doubles local ammunition production amid intensified war efforts
Ukraine's Defense Minister, Rustem Umerov, in a revealing interview with Forbes, disclosed a significant rise in local ammunition production over the past year. Umerov noted that the share of domestically produced munitions grew astonishingly from 18% in 2023 to 41% in 2024.
This surge, funded by over 4 billion euros, has been critical in repelling Russian advances in the Kharkiv region, especially during times when U.S. support faced delays. Each second shell on the frontline now comes from …
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Ukraine raises concerns over faulty Western ammo
A significant portion of artillery shells provided to Ukraine by Western allies has been found unsuitable for use. The ammunition did not explode several kilometers away from the launch site as intended but detonated just 20-60 meters from the barrel after firing. This information comes from a letter that the Ukrainian government sent to the Czech Republic, as reported by German business newspaper Handelsblatt.
The artillery munitions in question were reportedly supplied to Kyiv by the United …
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Ukrainian Forces may withdraw from Vuhledar as Russian encirclement looms
War correspondent Bohdan Myroshnikov has claimed that Russian forces are on the verge of encircling the city of Vuhledar, which could compel Ukrainian Defense Forces to vacate their positions. The Ukrainian General Staff did not address these claims in their morning report regarding Russian advances on the outskirts of Vuhledar.
Myroshnikov, writing on his Telegram channel, emphasized that capturing Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast would enable Russian troops to establish supply lines to occupied …
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UN report reveals systematic torture of Ukrainian detainees in Russian prisons
The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine has uncovered new evidence indicating extensive use of torture by Russian authorities against Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war in occupied territories and within Russia itself.
In its latest update to the Human Rights Council, the Commission stated that torture is a routine and tolerated practice amid a culture of impunity in Russian-controlled areas. The Commission identified further common elements in the …