Russian troops continue their relentless attacks on border towns in the Sumy region, causing injuries to local residents. On Tuesday morning, May 20, drones launched by Russian troops targeted the village of Velyka Pysarivka just as residents were receiving humanitarian aid, according to a statement by the Sumy Regional Prosecutor's Office on their Telegram channel.

The drone strike on the humanitarian aid distribution site resulted in injuries to two men, aged 51 and 57. The latter was …

In a geopolitical chessboard reshaped by global conflict and shifting alliances, Russia's touted "sovereignty" narrative seems increasingly hollow as Moscow grows more reliant on Beijing. With China in the driver's seat, forcing unfavorably one-sided deals, Russian propaganda’s independence rhetoric faces a harsh reality check. Neue Zürcher Zeitung reports that experts have long warned about Moscow’s growing dependency on Beijing, as China’s influence transforms Russia into a geopolitical …

Belgium announces a military aid package for Ukraine valued at €1 billion. Belgian Defense Minister Theo Franken emphasized that €645 million of this assistance is homegrown. “Producing with our own industry ensures a substantial portion of funds remain in Belgium, bolstering our defense sector,” he stated.

Ukraine is set to receive 100 armored ambulances, Unimog transport vehicles, five unmanned naval vessels, drones, helmets, medical supplies, portable drone detection systems, night vision …

Italy has prepared a new aid package for Ukraine. As part of the package, it is anticipated that the Italian version of tracked armored personnel carriers, the VCC-2 Camilino, derivative of the M113 type, will be handed over. Italy is also considering aiding Ukraine with a "satellite observation system" to enhance operation planning, although further details are yet to be disclosed.

According to Defense Express, the VCC-2 Camilino represents Italy’s iteration of the M113A1, complete with …

On the night of May 19, Russia will initiate the launch of its intercontinental ballistic missile, executing what will be termed a "combat-training" strike, announced announcement Ukraine's military intelligence on its Telegram channel.

The intended target remains undisclosed by the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of Ukraine. When Russia first targeted Ukraine with the "Oreshnik," President Vladimir Putin also framed it as a test.

GUR has described the upcoming launch as a "tactic of …

A significant controversy has erupted within the Ukrainian Defense Forces as Oleksandr Shirshyn, the commander of the 47th mechanized brigade's 1st mechanized battalion, has tendered his resignation amidst severe allegations against the Armed Forces' General Staff. On May 17, Shirshyn's post on Facebook sent shockwaves through the Ukrainian community.

"This is the limit. I have never received such (foolish) orders like those on the current front... senseless loss of people... Thank you, Armed …

Russian forces have launched a record 273 drones, including Shahed attack drones and decoys, in a single day against Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. This marks the highest number of unmanned aerial vehicles deployed by Russian troops in Ukraine since the start of the war. Currently, 88 Shahed drones and 128 decoys have been shot down.

Tragedy has struck Kyiv's region, where a young woman lost her life, and several others were injured. In Ukraine’s Obukhiv district of Kyiv Oblast, …

Russian troops are increasingly using motorcycles and light vehicles for assaults as they try to make up for a shortage of armored vehicles.

As early as spring 2024, it became apparent that Russian forces were frequently utilizing motorcycles to assault positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, aiming to compensate for losses of armored vehicles and evade destruction by Ukrainian drones. These attempts to storm the Ukrainian Defense Forces' fortifications on motorcycles, cars, or even quad …