Contents tagged with War in Ukraine

  • Ukrainian Intelligence: Russian command sending wounded and desperate soldiers into battle

    Russian forces intensify assaults but only add to their losses. Frightened Russian soldiers have started complaining about the lack of shelters. In Donetsk region, wounded troops are being thrown into battle, reported the press service of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.

    The Russian command aims to escalate the pace of the offensive near the town of Lyman in the Donetsk region, having transferred additional assault units from the 283rd and 488th motorized …

  • North Korean soldiers set to join Russian troops in Kursk region

    The New York Times reports, citing Ukrainian and American officials, that North Korean soldiers are set to join Russian troops in a counteroffensive in the Kursk region.

    "Thousands of North Korean soldiers have arrived in the Kursk region, where they are expected to join the counteroffensive aimed at ousting Ukrainian forces that have occupied parts of the area since August," states the report.

    Journalists emphasize that DPRK forces have not yet engaged in combat, so their precise role …

  • Poland's President Duda: ceding Ukrainian land to Russia would be a 'catastrophic error'

    In a candid conversation with the Polish Press Agency (PAP), Polish President Andrzej Duda asserted that Ukraine needs comprehensive support in its conflict with Russia. The Polish leader was unequivocal in his view that yielding even an inch of Ukrainian land to Russia could be a monumental misstep.

    Asked whether Ukraine stands a realistic chance of reclaiming occupied territories given Russia's numerical superiority, Duda posed a counter-question: "If you are so generous to Russia, why don't …

  • Russian forces intensify efforts to encircle Selydove

    Russian forces are reportedly attempting to fully encircle the town of Selydove, prompting Ukraine's Defense Forces to initiate powerful countermeasures to halt the advancement, reported Vitaliy Milovidov, spokesperson for the 15th National Guard Brigade "Kara-Dag” during a national news broadcast. He stated that for nearly a week, Russian troops have been conducting a large-scale assault with the aim of capturing Selydove entirely. Additionally, the occupiers have increased their efforts …

  • Russian troops gain ground near Levadne in Zaporizhzhia region

    Russian forces have reportedly achieved partial success near the village of Levadne in the Zaporizhzhia region, reported the South Defense Forces, Vladislav Voloshin, shared these insights during a national news broadcast.

    "Indeed, on that section of the contact line, after Vuhledar, the Russian army increased their efforts, regrouped, and launched massive assault actions. As a result, they achieved partial success, essentially penetrating into Ukrainian defenses to the depth of approximately …

  • Kyiv: Crimea and Donbas are non-negotiable in talks with Russia

    Andriy Yermak, the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, stated that any dialogue with Russia would necessitate a return to the situation as it was on February 24, 2022, before further consideration on restoring sovereignty to the 1991 borders can proceed.

    Regarding potential shifts in U.S. leadership, Ukraine remains unfazed by the prospect of Donald Trump's victory in the presidential elections. No American leader, Yermak emphasized, is inclined to promote a regime that emboldens …

  • Ukrainian Forces extend surrender offer to North Korean troops in Kursk region

    The Ukrainian Defense Forces are not only preparing to confront North Korean units allied with Russia in its war against Ukraine but are also set to provide these troops an opportunity to lay down arms and survive. InformNapalm reports that instructions have been disseminated among Ukrainian units, particularly those positioned in Kursk region, detailing how to engage North Korean soldiers and invite them to surrender during battlefield encounters.

    Recognizing that the authoritarian regimes in …

  • Russia launches massive drone attack on Ukraine

    Russia launched an attack involving 80 Shahed-type and unidentified drones on various Ukrainian regions in the early hours of Sunday, October 27, according to Ukrainian Air Force updates on Telegram. The assaults originated from Orel, Kursk, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk. As of 09:30, 41 enemy drones were confirmed downed over the regions of Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kherson, Kyiv, Sumy, Kirovohrad, Cherkasy, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, and Chernihiv. The highest numbers of intercepted drones were reported in …

  • Putin weighs post-US election ultimatum for Ukraine

    Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly planning to issue a new ultimatum to Ukraine following the upcoming U.S. presidential elections on November 5. This topic is said to be under active discussion within the Kremlin, according to an influential Russian Telegram channel "Secret Office," which cited informed sources.

    "The Kremlin is discussing the format and timing of the release of the new ultimatum to Ukraine to initiate negotiations and explore detailed peace track proposals with …

  • Rheinmetall to launch first locally produced Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle from new Ukrainian plant by end of 2024

    Rheinmetall, the German arms giant, is gearing up to roll out its first Lynx infantry fighting vehicle from its second plant in Ukraine by the end of 2024, said Armin Papperger, the company’s CEO, in an exclusive interview with TSN.

    Papperger disclosed that Rheinmetall's first plant in Ukraine is already operational, and the debut of the first infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) is imminent.

    "We currently have a production facility and a maintenance facility. By the end of the year, we will have …