Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Disillusioned separatist commander Khodakovsky urges Kremlin to end ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine
After two and a half years of war, even the most fervent Russian patriots are experiencing disappointment. Alexander Khodakovsky, a field commander of the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic has begun demanding an end to the so-called "Special Military Operation." Khodakovsky expressed his concerns in a bold post on his Telegram channel,.
Khodakovsky's post is filled with a sharp sense of disappointment in Russia and its Armed Forces. "Once, we eagerly awaited the fifth army… We desperately …
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Ukrainian Forces repel major assault, destroy Russian equipment near Pokrovsk
In an early morning update on Sunday, August 18, the Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully fended off a significant assault by the Russian Federation forces near the settlements of Severne and Zhalizne in the Donetsk region, reported the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
According to the command's updates, the Russian forces, supported by 12 units of armored vehicles, attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses and advance towards Toretsk. The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled the …
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Lukashenko claims to have deployed a third of Belarusian army to Ukrainian border, citing security threats
In an interview with Russian television, self-proclaimed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced that in early July, he personally ordered the deployment of a third of Belarus' military forces to the border with Ukraine. He claimed this was in response to an alleged "threat" from Ukraine, which, according to him, had amassed 120,000 troops near the Belarusian border.
Lukashenko reminded viewers that in July, Russia also relocated its troops to Belarus. These forces, according to …
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Ukrainian Air Force destroys another key bridge in Russia’s Kursk region
Ukraine's Air Force continues to target critical logistical routes, this time taking aim at a strategic bridge in Russia's Kursk region. While the Comander of the Ukrainian Air Forces Lt. Gen. Mykola Oleshchuk did not disclose the exact location of the strike, it is believed to be the bridge over the Seym River in the village of Zvannoye, Glushkovsky District.
Footage of the destruction of the second bridge over the Seym in Kursk was shared by the Ukrainian Air Force, with Lt. Gen. Oleshchuk …
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Outrage in Russia: Western journalists swarm troubled Kursk region amid Ukrainian offensive
A CNN news team recently visited Russia's border with Ukraine, filming a report at the Sudzha checkpoint. This checkpoint was the starting point for the Ukrainian offensive into the Kursk Region on August 6. The footage shows Ukrainian and Western made vehicles freely crossing the checkpoint in both directions. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN's international security correspondent, called the scene "remarkable" and noted that the Russian border "looks completely unprotected." Walsh also spoke to a …
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Ukrainian cyber attack paralyzes Russian nuclear weapons developer
In a significant blow to Russia's defense infrastructure, Ukrainian hackers have paralyzed operations at a leading nuclear weapons developer. Ukrainian cyber specialists targeted an internet service provider supporting the Russian arms manufacturer.
Collaborating with hacker group "VO Team," Ukrainian intelligence operatives disrupted the enterprise responsible for Russia's nuclear armament. According to an announcement on Telegram, the team launched a successful cyberattack on "Vega," the …
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Russia summons Italian ambassador over alleged illegal entry by RAI journalists and controversial report from Kursk region
In a dramatic diplomatic move, Moscow has summoned Italian Ambassador Cecilia Piccioni to lodge a "resolute protest" concerning the actions of a RAI media crew, the Italian state broadcaster.
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the Italian journalists allegedly entered Russian territory via a breached Ukrainian border under the protection of a Ukrainian escort group. Once in the Kursk region, they filmed a short report, which predictably took a stance far from pro-Russian, and aired it …
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Russian troops retreat across the Seym River, destroy bridges as Ukrainian Forces advance in Kursk region
Russian forces are reportedly withdrawing across the Seym River in the Kursk region, a move possibly aimed at avoiding encirclement. Multiple Russian military channels reported the development on August 17, although the information remains unconfirmed.
The withdrawal appears to be taking place on the northern flank of the Kursk region. "The Russian army has organized a retreat to the eastern bank of the Seym River at Tetkino. Populated areas have been evacuated. Two bridges at Tetkino and …
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Expert: Russia needs 50,000-100,000 troops to halt Ukrainian advance in Kursk region
In a critical assessment, Ivan Tymochko, the head of the Council of Reservists of the Land Forces, emphasized that the situation in Russia's Kursk region would significantly depend on the local population's readiness to resist Ukrainian Armed Forces, however, there currently appears to be no such resistance.
Tymochko outlined in an interview with RBC-Ukraine that the Russian military would require between 50,000 to 100,000 troops to stop the Ukrainian advance in the Kursk region. He remarked, “ …
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Ukrainian Special Forces capture advanced Russian T-80BVMP Tank
A T-80BVMP, the most advanced Russian tank model of 2023, has been captured by Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO). Analysts are calling this event as a tactical victory for Ukraine given the tank’s significant enhancements in armor and firepower capabilities.
The T-80BVMP tank, known for its upgraded weaponry, protection, and mobility, was discovered abandoned and subsequently captured by a Ukrainian SSO unit. This tank has been safely transported into Ukraine, according to OSINT …