Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Zelensky: Poland holds back on MiG-29 jets for Ukraine despite NATO agreements
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Poland is not sending MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, despite previous agreements with NATO. Zelensky said, speaking during a meeting with local community leaders in the Zakarpattia region, that Warsaw is searching for reasons not to deliver combat aircraft to Kyiv.
The Ukrainian President emphasized the nation's eagerness to acquire these planes from Poland but stated that Warsaw has been unable to supply them due to its own aviation needs. …
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Russia’s Saratov airport suspends flights amid drone strike threat
Saratov, a city in Russia, has halted operations at its airport amid concerns of a potential drone attack. Russian media report that Gagarin Airport has suspended all flights following a warning about the possibility of a drone strike.
Roman Busargin, the governor of the Saratov region, stated that emergency services have been placed on high alert after the Russian Ministry of Defense informed them of the potential threat. Situated on the right bank of the Volga River, Saratov faces the city …
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Russia amasses 200,000 troops in Southern Ukraine
Russia has strategically stationed up to 200,000 troops in southern Ukraine, as part of a broader effort to bolster reserves in Crimea and occupied regions within the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia areas. However, Moscow faces challenges with Kursk Oblast and the Donbass.
The recent capture of Vuhledar has enabled Russian forces to establish and sustain military reserves in key territories. However, according to Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesperson for the Southern Defense Forces, while small units have …
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Fire breaks out at Russian research institute involved in nuclear missile production
A fire broke out on October 30 at the Central Research Institute of Special Machine-Building (TsNIISM) in the suburban town of Khotkovo, a critical enterprise in Russia’s military-industrial complex. This institute is renowned for its development of composite containers for the Russian strategic missile complex "Topol-M," which can be equipped with nuclear warheads.
Reports suggest the blaze started in one of the workshops during equipment testing, covering an area of approximately 100 square …
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Ukrainian Forces repel major Russian assault near Kurakhove
In the Donetsk region, Ukrainian paratroopers effectively stopped a mechanized Russian assault aimed at the city of Kurakhove. Members of the 46th Separate Airmobile Brigade reported that the Russian command had dispatched new assault units along a route where previous occupiers had recently suffered a setback.
The Ukrainian fighters noted that the second assault group essentially repeated the mistakes of its predecessors. The morning strike force, consisting of five infantry fighting vehicles …
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Ukraine's military losses drop significantly thanks to robotic systems, report reveals
The Ukrainian military has managed to significantly reduce its losses, according to a report by NV citing a source within the General Staff. The utilization of robotic systems has played a crucial role in slashing expenditures among Ukrainian troops by almost a third. These advanced technologies are reportedly being employed not only to supply personnel with food and ammunition but also to assist in evacuating the wounded.
The report highlights a study conducted by Ukraine's Central Scientific …
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Kyiv: Russia deploys significant assault forces toward Berdyansk
Russia is shifting a large contingent of assault forces toward the Berdyansk direction, with troop movements observed since Sunday. New units are being relocated closer to Tokmak, with additional advancements toward Vuhledar, the Volnovakha district, and the northern part of the Mariupol district. The preparation process for new contract soldiers in the Mariupol-Berdyansk agglomeration has nearly concluded, reported the Mayor of Mariupol Petro Andryushchenko.
The intensified use of helicopters …
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Poland scales back military support to Ukraine, citing national defense priorities
Poland’s President has clarified that Kyiv no longer considers Warsaw one of its pivotal partners due to the scaled-back military assistance. He highlighted, however, that Poland cannot provide the promised MiG-29 jets to Ukraine until NATO offers assurances for the defense of Polish airspace.
In a discussion with Radio Zet, President Andrzej Duda noted that Polish-Ukrainian relations have shifted amid the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict since his country can't provide military aid at the …
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Finland escalates efforts against Russian assets with major seizures in Helsinki and beyond
Finland has commenced the confiscation of Russian state assets, with the country's enforcement authorities seizing a plot belonging to the Russian Science and Culture Center in Helsinki. The operation, reported by Helsingin Sanomat, marks a significant escalation in Finnish actions against Russian properties.
Among the seized properties is the Russian Science and Culture Center situated in the Taka-Töölö district of Helsinki. Reports also highlight the confiscation of an office building in the …
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Ukrainian Forces breach Russian border at a new location in the Kursk region
In a significant military maneuver, Ukrainian forces, utilizing American M1A1 Abrams tanks and M2A1 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, have breached the Russian border at a new location in the Kursk region. Engaging with Russian troops concealed within nearby woodland, soldiers from the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces captured new strategic positions inside the Kursk region.
A video of the operation was published by the brigade's press service. This border …