Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russian forces allegedly execute surrendered Ukrainian POWs in Kursk region
On the morning of October 13, DeepState reported, citing its sources, that nine Ukrainian Defense Force members were allegedly gunned down by Russian troops in Russia's Kursk region. Details emerged citing an attack near the settlement of Zelenyi Shlyakh. Fighters reportedly moved into position under the assumption they were safe, only to encounter enemy forces unexpectedly, leading them into a dire confrontation.
According to the 1st Independent Tank Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, as …
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Ukrainian Forces reclaim positions in Kursk region as Russian attacks intensify
Fierce battles with Russian forces are ongoing in the Kursk region. Ukrainian Forces have managed to partially reclaim lost positions, but the Russian army has started amassing troops for another assault, according to Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council.
"The war there is dynamic, with maneuvers characteristic of wooded areas. The situation is highly fluid, so it's important not to draw any conclusions as final," …
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German Foreign Minister: Putin unwilling to discuss peace in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has shown no readiness to discuss mediation on Ukraine with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, according to Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. The statement comes ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Berlin, slated for Friday, October 11. Baerbock emphasized, "Ukraine is ready to establish a just peace,” highlighting the contrast in approaches to dialogue.
Speaking alongside Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár, Baerbock criticized …
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Eastern NATO allies warn of imminent Russian threat to Poland and Baltic States
Eastern NATO military leaders are sounding the alarm on the realistic probability of a Russian military aggression against Poland and the Baltic States, underscoring the necessity for immediate retaliatory capability.
Officials from the eastern flank of NATO assert that Russia might target Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland with its "imperialist expansionism" following the conflict with Ukraine. This concern was expressed by Lithuanian national security advisor Kęstutis Budrys at the …
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Ukraine explores deployment of UK's DragonFire laser systems
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced that discussions with the United Kingdom are underway regarding the delivery of a new type of weaponry—DragonFire laser weapons. The minister stated that the project to provide DragonFire is in an active development stage, according to Interfax Ukraine.
"We talked about DragonFire. We are actively working on this project," Umerov stated during a television marathon.
He added that the talks covered not only Ukraine's operational needs but also …
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France set to deliver Mirage jets to Ukraine
France is preparing to supply Ukraine with between 12 to 20 Mirage 2000-5F jets, according to recent reports. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Kyiv is set to receive these French military aircraft in the first quarter of 2025. Meanwhile, Ukrainian pilots are undergoing training sessions in France. The French arsenal reportedly holds 37 Mirage jets, but Paris might release between 12 to 20 units to Ukraine, Avions reports.
French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced that France …
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Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi: Russia redirects 50,000 troops to Kursk region
The Russian Ministry of Defense has transferred approximately 50,000 soldiers to the Kursk region, consequently weakening their positions on other frontlines, as reported by Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in a video aired during a national news broadcast.
"We are aware that nearly 50,000 troops have been redirected to the Kursk sector from other areas," Syrskyi noted.
He mentioned that forces were reassigned from various fronts, notably those in …
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Ukrainian Forces reclaim ground in Kursk region
In a remarkable turn of events, Ukrainian Armed Forces have reclaimed lost ground in the Kursk region, marking a significant victory. Officer Alex of the Ukrainian Armed Forces broke the news on his Telegrm channel. Just yesterday, Russian communities reported Ukraine's retreat under Russian pressure near Lyubimovka and Novoivankovka. Yet today, , Officer Alex claims that the positions are back under Ukrainian control, withholding further details for now.
Previously, Alex detailed the Russian …
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Kyiv: Ukrainian Patriot system remains operational after Russian strike
The Patriot system that the Kremlin targeted in the Dnipropetrovsk region continues its operational duty, according to recent remarks by former Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ignat on his Facebook page. Russian media previously released footage of a ballistic attack on the Patriot system, which was actively deployed in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the destruction of a communication post and several launch units, but Ignat provided further details. …
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Zelensky rejects ceasefire discussions, focuses on Ukraine's Victory Plan for upcoming peace summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that discussions surrounding a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict were not part of his conversations with partner nations. Responding to reporters' questions, he clarified, "Any ceasefire discussions were not on the table with our allies; we have not talked about it. I saw something in the media today suggesting that I came to talk about a ceasefire. No, that's not true," Zelensky affirmed during a joint briefing with President Macron in Paris on …