Contents tagged with War in Ukraine

  • Russia's shelling disrupts power supply to Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, warns Ukraine's Energy Ministry

    Ukraine's Energy Ministry reported on Tuesday, October 1, that Russia attacked a substation, disrupting one of the power lines to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The plant is once again on the brink of blackout, posing a severe accident risk, warned Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko.

    "We demand immediate compliance with the IAEA resolution and the return of the plant under Ukrainian control. Safe operation of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is only possible under Ukrainian …

  • Ukrainian military command: Russian forces aim to obliterate Vovchansk Aggregate Plant following strategic loss

    Russian military forces, having lost control of the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant, now aim to obliterate it completely.

    The current situation in the Kharkiv region, specifically at the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant, remains highly tense. The loss of this facility has dealt a significant blow to Russian occupiers, according to Vitalii Sarantsiv, spokesperson for the Operational Tactical Group of Forces "Kharkiv".

    "For this reason, Russian forces are employing the full range of their weaponry in that …

  • Russia to draft 133,000 for military service amid escalating Ukraine conflict

    Starting October 1 through December 31, 2024, Russia will draft 133,000 individuals into military service as per a presidential decree issued by Vladimir Putin. The decree was published on Monday, September 30, on the official legal information portal.

    The conscription mandate targets Russian citizens aged 18 to 30, who are not in the reserves and are eligible for draft, the document specifies. Concurrently, soldiers, sailors, sergeants, and warrant officers who have completed their mandatory …

  • Denmark and Ukraine ink historic $628 million defense investment agreement

    Denmark and Ukraine have sealed a ground-breaking investment deal worth 4.2 billion Danish kroner ($628 million). This significant agreement will channel extensive funds into Ukraine's defense industry, aiming to bolster its capabilities during these critical times.

    The Danish Ministry of Defense reported that these investments will be strategically deployed to support the front lines by financing joint projects with Ukrainian defense enterprises. This collaboration is seen as a pivotal move …

  • German Foreign Minister backs long-range missile supplies to Ukraine despite Chancellor's opposition

    In an interview on ARD’s „Bericht aus Berlin“ on Sunday, September 29, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has voiced her support for supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine. Despite a differing opinion from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Baerbock, a member of the Green Party, emphasized the strategic importance of these weapons, particularly in breaching minefields in eastern Ukraine.

    "I have constantly stated that these (long-range missiles) play a vital role, especially in overcoming …

  • Kremlin: Russian Defense Ministry to set conditions for nuclear weapons use

    In a recent development, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Sunday, September 29, that it will be the Russian Ministry of Defense that determines conditions for the use of nuclear weapons, in line with the updated nuclear doctrine of the Russian Federation. Peskov made these remarks during an interview with Pavel Zarubin, a correspondent for the "Russia 1" TV channel.

    Peskov said, responding to questions by the journalist about whether some of President Putin's outlined conditions …

  • Unprecedented overnight drone assault rocks Russia

    On the night of September 29, Russia faced one of the most extensive drone attacks on its territory to date, with explosions reported across several areas. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) targeted Millerovo and Baltimore airfields, dealing significant blows to the Russian military capacity. The drones struck crucial ammunition depots in the Volgograd region, the airfield in Yeysk, and other vital installations. The Ukrainian Forces launched massive drone attacks on Russia overnight, with Russia' …

  • Ukraine reports 55,000 missing amidst prolonged war with Russia

    Ukraine has officially recognized 55,000 individuals as missing due to Russia's aggressive war, the majority of whom are military personnel, said Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Leonid Tymchenko, reports Ukrinform. "This number is quite dynamic: when the whereabouts of missing persons are established, in some cases it turns out that the individual is, for instance, in captivity," Tymchenko explained, adding that periodically they confirm deaths among those previously considered missing.

    A …

  • Kyiv: Russian forces mobilize assault units for upcoming offensive in Zaporizhzhia region

    According to Ukrainian intelligence, Russian forces are amassing assault personnel near the village of Pryiutne. The Russians are currently conducting reconnaissance by combat in the region.

    Russians have started forming assault groups on the Zaporizhzhia front, Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesperson for the Southern Defense Forces, reported during a national news broadcast.

    "In the last few days, there's been a trend of escalating situations in Zaporizhzhia, particularly in this segment of the …

  • Top Russian UAV commander killed near Moscow in Ukrainian Intelligence operation

    Russian Colonel Alexey Kolomeytsev has been reportedly killed near Moscow. According to sources, Kolomeytsev headed the 924th State UAV Center of the Russian Defense Ministry.

    Interfax-Ukraine reported that Kolomeytsev was eliminated in the early hours of September 27 in the Moscow region. The report cites a source in Ukrainian military intelligence.

    Kolomeytsev was allegedly involved in training specialists in the use of UAVs, particularly operators and support staff for Shahed-type kamikaze …