Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian Forces repel Russian assault near Selidove
A soldier from Ukraine’s Armed Forces, known by the call sign "Alex", has reported attempts by Russian troops to break through the defensive lines of Selidove from the southern flank in Donetsk Oblast.
The Russian attack, however, ended unsuccessfully, as per an update posted the Telegram channel "Officer+" by "Alex".
"From the southern flank, the enemy just attempted to break through towards Selidove. One BMP and one tank advanced from the spoil heap area south of the city. At the very …
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Lithuania to supply thousands of AI-powered drones to Ukraine in strategic defense boost
Lithuania has announced it will supply Ukraine with thousands of GA-10-FPV-AI drones equipped with artificial intelligence.
The advanced GA-10-FPV-AI drones are designed to operate autonomously in the absence of GPS and can be customized to various video signal frequencies and camera types.
On September 25, the Lithuanian government revealed its plan to equip the armed forces of both Ukraine and Lithuania with these drones as part of a broad investment in low-cost weaponry that's reshaping …
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Top Russian drone operator and former Israeli soldier, ‘Mossad’, killed by Ukrainian Forces in Luhansk region
Anton Vydra, one of Russia’s top UAV operators, known by the call sign "Mossad," has been killed by the Ukrainian military. Surprisingly, he once served in the Israeli army and could have obtained an Israeli passport, but chose to fight and die for Russia in Ukraine. The news of his death was reported by the Russian news outlet "Vot Tak".
The death of this "MGU philosophy student" was reported public on September 26. Vydra was involved in drone operations for the "Ghost" brigade, which was …
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Intense battles in Vuhledar: Russian forces push into city center amid heavy Ukrainian resistance
Russian forces have advanced into the center of Vuhledar, reportedly trying to break through Ukrainian defenses, according to a Ukrainian military service member, known by the call sign "Muchnoy."
"The fighting is now happening in the central quarter. Our fighters are resisting stubbornly against the forces trying to overpower our defense. The Russians have also made advances in the northeast and northwest of Kostyantynivka. There remains a dirt road out of Vuhledar, but it's under fire …
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Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Court seizes $48 million in assets from Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov
The High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine has ruled to confiscate the assets of Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, a billionaire originally from Uzbekistan, amounting to two billion hryvnias (approximately $48 million). This development was reported by Radio Svoboda.
According to Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Justice Inna Bohatyh, who shared the information in a Facebook post, the assets include over 160,000 tons of iron ore belonging to Usmanov. Additionally, 100% of the authorized capital of …
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Russia's manpower crisis: elite aerospace troops and naval crews mobilized to Ukrainian frontline
The Ukrainian operation in the Kursk region has indeed had an impact, contrary to Russian Ministry of Defense claims. Troops, including pilots and sailors, are now being mobilized into infantry, reports RBC-Ukraine.
Russian forces persevere, advancing slowly yet persistently toward administrative boundaries in Luhansk and Donetsk. However, personnel shortages have led to the transfer of soldiers from Donbas to the Kursk area.
Persistent rumors suggest that Vladimir Putin might announce a …
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Kremlin: Putin's call to revise Russia's nuclear doctrine serves as stark warning to Western powers
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that President Vladimir Putin's proposal to amend Russia’s nuclear doctrine should be viewed as a signal to the West and "a warning about the consequences of any potential attack" on Russia, reports TASS.
Peskov highlighted the deterrent role played by Russia's nuclear arsenal, which, he noted, "the entire world is well aware of." However, he refrained from answering questions regarding whether Russia plans to lift its moratorium on nuclear tests.
On …
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U.S. announces $7.9 billion military aid package to Ukraine
The United States has announced a new $7.9 billion defense aid package for Ukraine, confirmed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who expressed his gratitude to American leaders in a statement.
"I am thankful to U.S. President Joe Biden, the U.S. Congress, both parties – Republicans and Democrats, and the entire American nation for today’s announcement of significant defense assistance totaling $7.9 billion. This includes sanctions against Russia," Zelensky expressed.
He emphasized …
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Ukrainian Forces retake Vovchansk Aggregate Plant from Russian control
In a daring and intricate operation, units from the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense have successfully freed the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant from Russian occupation, according to a statement issued by GUR.
The meticulous and high-risk operation led to the complete liberation of the plant's territory, with GUR forces eradicating the Russians inside every building of the facility.
Special task groups from GUR—namely "Stugna," "Paragon," "Junger," BDK, …
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Russia denies evacuation aid to civilians in Kursk region amid Ukrainian control
Russian authorities are declaring that the problems faced by residents in areas of the Kursk region under Ukrainian control are not their concern.
Residents of the Kursk region are seeking assistance from the Ukrainian Defense Forces Command, as Russia is refusing to evacuate them, said the spokesperson for the Ukrainian Armed Forces Command in Sudzha, Oleksiy Dmytrashkivsky, during a televised news marathon.
"We are receiving many calls from relatives from various parts of the world – Russia, …