Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russian troops edge closer to encircling Vuhledar
Last week marked a significant downturn in the situation near Vuhledar as Ukraine's 58th Independent Motorized Brigade retreated from Prechystivka to "better positions." This movement has enabled Russian forces to advance on three fronts, heightening the risk of operational encirclement of the entire Ukrainian defense grouping in this area.
Russian sources claim a breakthrough between Prechystivka and Pavlivka, crossing the Kashlahach River, worsening the situation for Ukrainian forces in the …
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Zelensky calls for immediate international action to prevent prolonged war with Russia
In a stark warning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the critical importance of swift action to prevent the ongoing war with Russia from dragging on for years, or even decades.
Speaking at the Golden Plate Award ceremony in the United States on September 23, Zelensky highlighted that the upcoming few months are pivotal for Ukraine in the conflict with Russia. He stressed that Ukraine has limited time to achieve significant results on the battlefield and avoid a prolonged war. …
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Russian troops struggle to hold positions in Northern Kharkiv region amid Ukrainian advances
Russian forces are taking emergency measures to hold their ground in northern Kharkiv region, as they fear losing territory – Ukrainian Armed Forces. The so-called "buffer zone" north of Kharkiv, referenced by Putin, is reportedly on the brink of collapse. The Russian forces, according to the Ukrainian Operational Tactical Group East, are making desperate attempts to secure their positions in northern Kharkiv.
Ukrainian military sources claim that the Russian soldiers are terrified of losing …
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Ukrainian 95th Air Assault Brigade breaches Russian border in Kursk region
Units from the 95th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have successfully breached another section of the Russian border in the Kursk region. According to their press release on September 23, this is the second successful incursion since the operation began in this Russian region.
Footage shows Ukrainian armored vehicles navigating through Russian engineering barriers. Following this, assault groups disembarked, advancing further into Russian territory.
The video also …
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Russia offers millions in incentives for relocation to occupied Ukrainian territories
Russian authorities are offering millions of rubles to citizens willing to move to occupied areas of Ukraine.
The incentives will be provided to specialists who bring their entire family to the new locations.
In a bid to populate temporarily occupied regions such as Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Crimea, the Russian government has announced substantial payments for relocation. These payments are being offered in line with a decree from President Vladimir Putin, targeting …
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Zelensky refutes Wall Street Journal's report on Ukrainian casualties, cites lower figures
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has labeled a recent report by The Wall Street Journal, claiming that Ukraine has suffered 80,000 losses on the front, as false. A day earlier, WSJ journalists had asserted that total casualties for Ukraine and Russia purportedly reach 1 million people. Zelensky emphasized that the media highly overestimated the defense forces' losses.
According to Interfax-Ukraine, Zelensky stated that the casualty figure for Ukraine in the war, cited by The Wall Street …
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Zelensky unveils Ukraine's Victory Plan amid ongoing war with Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed the political fortification of Ukraine in terms of weapons and the envisioning of the nation's post-war future during a discussion with journalists, reports Interfax-Ukraine. Emphasizing that the "Victory Plan" serves as a bridge to the Peace Summit and any phase marking the end of the war with Russia, he detailed its significance.
"The Victory Plan outlines swift and concrete actions from our strategic partners—from now until the end of December. These …
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Wagner base in Molkino engulfed in flames amid accusations of Ukrainian drone strike
A massive fire has engulfed a Russian military base used for training Wagner Group fighters in Molkino, located in the Krasnodar region. The Russian military bloggers blamed a Ukrainian drone attack, citing an air defense failure.
According to Russian influential Telegram channel "VChK-OGPU," which is reportedly linked to Russian special services, a strike targeted the military facility.
In July 2023, following a mutiny, the Wagner Group vacated the Molkino base, transferring control to the …
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Two Russian ammunition depots ablaze in Tver and Krasnodar regions after massive overnight drone attack
A massive drone attack set ablaze the 23rd Arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate in the town of Oktyabrsky, Tver Region, and an ammunition depot in the city of Tikhoretsk, Krasnodar Region, Russia.
According to Tver Region Governor Igor Rudenya, the Ministry of Defense allegedly downed a drone in the southwest of the region, and now emergency services are on the scene.
Military analyst Yan Matveev noted that missiles for the S-300 surface-to-air missile systems were likely …
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Baltic States and Poland call for immediate EU ban on Russian LNG to safeguard unity and security
In a joint statement, the chairpersons of the EU affairs committees of the Baltic States and Poland have called on the European Union to urgently cease importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia. As reported by Postimees, the joint appeal highlights the security risks and the undermining of EU unity posed by continued Russian energy purchases.
"By continuing to purchase LNG from Russia, the European Union remains dependent on a state that uses energy as a hybrid weapon and a means of …