Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Serbian President Vučić marks Putin's birthday by supporting Ukraine and condemning Russian aggression
In a striking political move, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić marked Russian President Vladimir Putin's birthday by distancing himself further from the Kremlin. The Serbian leader endorsed a communiqué from the "Ukraine - Southeast Europe" summit, which condemned Russia's military aggression. Vučić's political shift comes amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, as he emphasizes his disengagement from Putin's regime. According to The Moscow Times, Vučić had no contact with Putin, not …
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Ammunition depo explosions disrupt Russian counteroffensive in Kursk Region
A Ukrainian strike on yet another Russian arsenal signals significant challenges for Russia's counteroffensive efforts in the Kursk region, military analyst Alexander Kovalenko notes. The Russian group of troops is now expected to face serious ammunition shortages.
An incident at the 67th Main Missile and Artillery Directorate arsenal in the Bryansk region compels a fresh look at the evolving dynamics in the Kursk region. The arsenal, where 152mm and 122mm ammunition, among others, detonated …
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Ukraine to allow foreigners to hold officer roles in Armed Forces
In a new development reported by Member of Parliament Yaroslav Zheleznyak, foreigners serving in Ukraine's Defense Forces may soon be eligible for officer positions. Analysts from "Militarnyi" note that the law will establish a Foreign Recruitment Center responsible for the screening and selection of candidates. Foreign candidates aspiring to officer roles must undergo a thorough examination process that includes:
- Verification of their legal residency in Ukraine;
- Screening for any …
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Ukrainian Forces repel renewed Russian attempts to regain control in Kursk Region
In a developing situation on the front lines, Ukrainian Armed Forces report that Russian forces have advanced and are now attempting to establish control near the village of Lyubimovka. Russian troops have renewed efforts to recapture the settlement in the Kursk region, a territory Russian media had already claimed to have seized multiple times. The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) assert that Russian forces are launching these assaults "in great numbers," according to Lieutenant "Alex" of the …
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Massive fire engulfs Feodosiya oil terminal following Ukrainian strike on Crimea
A massive fire erupted following a drone strike allegedly by Ukrainian forces, targeting an oil depot in Feodosia within annexed Crimea. The blaze, ongoing for over a day, necessitated the evacuation of 1,047 residents, as confirmed on Tuesday, October 8, by Igor Tkachenko, the Moscow-appointed head of the city's administration. According to Tkachenko, residents of Chernomorskaya promenade and the Blizhnie Kamyshi area were forced to leave. Firefighters continue to battle the flames, he added. …
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Fierce battles in Toretsk: Russian forces make gains as Ukraine fights to hold key defensive positions
The Toretsk direction has recently become the hottest spot on the entire eastern front. Unlike in Vuhledar, Russian forces have deeply entrenched themselves straight into Toretsk but are not making moves on the flanks, though defending the city remains a significant challenge. Is there hope to hold the city?
On June 18-19, 2024, Russian troops began a slow push toward Toretsk in the Donetsk region, initially capturing nearby settlements like Zalizne, Sjeverne, Zhelanne, Serhiyivka, and …
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Ukrainian Security Service detains key Kremlin propagandist in Moldova
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), in conjunction with international partners and the State Border Guard Service, has detained Dmitry Chistilin, a Ukrainian citizen and Kremlin ideologist, in Moldova. Since 2016, Chistilin has been publishing a series of "analytical materials" justifying Russia's invasion of Ukraine and advocating for the "integration" of temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories into the Russian Federation.
SBU reported that Chistilin was apprehended during a special …
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Ukrainian Forces launch successful strike on Crimea's largest oil terminal in Feodosia
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have launched a strike on a maritime oil terminal in the temporarily occupied city of Feodosia, Crimea. This attack has been confirmed by Ukraine's General Staff of the Armed Forces. "An enemy maritime oil terminal in temporarily occupied Feodosia, AR Crimea, was struck successfully overnight," the statement read.
"A fire was reported in the area. The extent of the damage is being assessed," it continued. The General Staff further explained that this attack was made …
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Russian activist Ildar Dadin, fighting for Ukraine, killed in Kharkiv region
Russian activist Ildar Dadin, who fought under the call sign "Gandhi" for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, has died in the Kharkiv region. This was confirmed on Sunday, October 6, by former Russian State Duma deputy Ilya Ponomarev, who resides in Ukraine. Ponomarev is linked to the "Freedom of Russia Legion," a group composed of Russians fighting in the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
"From the start of the war, he tried to reach the front lines to fight against Putinism. Initially, the Freedom of Russia …
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Israel delivers advanced missile warning system 'Tzeva Adom' to Ukraine amid rising drone and missile threats
Israel has handed over the Tzeva Adom (the Read Light) missile warning system to Ukraine, a sophisticated technology designed to track missile and drone launches with precise trajectory calculations, pinpointing impact coordinates, said Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine, Michael Brodsky, in an interview with Zerkalo Nedeli. He noted the lengthy process, spanning several months, which has now reached completion. "We fulfilled our promises and transferred everything that was required to the Ukrainian …