Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Live mic mishap: Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Zakharova unwittingly reveals censorship directives
The Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson received a phone call during a live briefing. Maria Zakharova failed to step away from the microphones, allowing journalists to hear the conversation.
Official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, inadvertently showcased how she receives instructions for censorship "from above." This incident was captured during a live-stream of her briefing on the social media platform X.
During the press conference, the spokesperson …
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Ukrainian Forces launch counterattacks against advancing Russian troops in Kurakhove
Geolocated footage from November 19th and 20th shows Russian army pressing southwards from Solntsivka and eastwards from Berestkove. In Kurakhove, advancements were noted along Franco Street and around the railway bridge area, according the Institute for the Study of War.
Russian war channels report Russian forces capturing Novaya Ilinka, with the 5th Motor Brigade units advancing into Kurakhove. Russian war correspondents indicate that Russian forces carry out recon operations near high-rise …
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Russia strikes Ukraine with intercontinental ballistic missile
In a significant escalation, Russia has reportedly struck Ukraine with an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time. According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Russian forces targeted industrial facilities and critical infrastructure in Dnipro using an intercontinental ballistic missile launched from the Astrakhan region and an aeroballistic "Kinzhal" missile from airspace over the Tambov region.
Local authorities have confirmed explosions and damage in the regional capital. Russians …
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Russia expands construction at five solid-fuel rocket facilities
Russia is ramping up construction at five sites dedicated to the production of solid-fuel rocket engines, according to recent satellite images. These photos may signal Kremlin's plans to significantly boost its missile production, reports the news outlet Agentstvo.
Fabian Hinz, a researcher at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), examined the production sites through satellite imagery where the Soviet Union once manufactured solid-fuel rocket engines. These sites are …
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Traces of banned tear gas found in Ukraine combat zone, OPCW reports
Experts from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) have found traces of tear gas in samples taken from trenches in the combat zone in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Traces of the gas, known as CS (chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile or "Lilac" gas), which is banned for use in warfare, were detected in all three samples obtained near the village of Ilyinka and provided by the Ukrainian side. The samples included both a grenade found in the trench and the soil, according to …
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Japan intensifies sanctions on Russia and unveils new aid package for Ukraine
In a significant diplomatic move, Japan has announced a ramp-up of sanctions against Russia and unveiled a fresh assistance package for Ukraine. This move marks a continuation of Japan’s staunch support for Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion. As Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya met with his Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Sybiha in Kyiv, they discussed tightening sanctions on Russia. “We have agreed to increase the sanctions pressure on the aggressor state. Since the invasion …
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Unyielding waves: Russian forces reinforce frontlines amid heavy losses on Kupyansk front
In a recent broadcast on Espreso.TV, Major Nadezhda Zamryha, the head of communications for the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Roman the Great, reported that the Russian armed forces are continuously reinforcing their frontline positions with new reserves. According to Zamryha, despite the massive casualties suffered by Russian troops on the battlefield, they still have a steady pool of personnel to draw from.
"The enemy is persistently bringing in reinforcements to the …
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Ukraine launches first strike on Russian soil with US-made ATACMS missiles
Ukraine has launched a daring strike on Russian soil using American-made ATACMS missiles for the first time, reported the news outlet RBC-Ukraine citing an anonymous source within Ukraine's Defense Forces. This reports was further supported by Yuriy Butusov, editor-in-chief of Ukrainian online outlet "Censor.net, also citing anonymous sources.
According to "RBC-Ukraine," the strike targeted a military facility near the city of Karachev in Russia's Bryansk region, a mere 130 kilometers from the …
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Ukrainian Forces hold strong on Kursk front amid Russian setbacks and propaganda silence
In a recent statement, Colonel Vadim Mysnik remarked that even Russian propagandists have fallen silent about any successes on the Kursk front, where Ukrainian Forces continue to repel Russian infantry assaults.
Adverse weather in the Kursk region has limited the use of enemy FPV drones and reconnaissance vehicles. Nonetheless, the Russians persist in launching assaults against the Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, but the Ukrainian Forces manage to hold them back while inflicting …
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Germany to supply Ukraine with AI-powered kamikaze drones resistant to electronic warfare
Germany is set to deliver innovative AI-powered Helsing combat drones, known in professional circles as "Mini-Taurus", to Ukraine, reports BILD. This follows a contract sealed between Ukraine's Ministry of Defense and the German company Helsing in September 2024, for the delivery of 4,000 strike drones. Mass deliveries are scheduled to commence in December, with several hundred drones expected each month. These high-tech machines boast a range four times greater than Ukrainian kamikaze drones. …