• Desertion rates soar: Russian soldiers flee front lines in Donetsk

    A group of Russian soldiers from the 1437th Motor Rifle Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces reportedly deserted their positions near Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region.

    This information was reported by the “I Want to Live” project under the Coordination Headquarters on the Treatment of Prisoners of War. "Reports of Russian deserters continue to flood in," noted the project, highlighting a desertion involving a group of convict-stormtroopers from the 1437th Regiment. The group is said to consist …

  • Deputy Governor of Russia’s Primorsky Krai killed in Ukraine

    Deputy Governor of Russia’s Primorsky Krai, Sergey Efremov, has been killed in action during the conflict with Ukraine, reports the news outlet Astra, citing regional Governor Oleg Kozhemyako.

    “Sergey Efremov, the commander of the volunteer squad 'Tiger,’ was killed while returning from a combat mission,” Kozhemyako stated.

    The Russian 'Tiger' squad was reportedly formed in the summer of 2022, based on the 155th Separate Guards Brigade of the Pacific Fleet's naval infantry. In August 2024, it …

  • Russian forces bomb elderly shelter in Sudzha, Kursk region, 95 feared trapped under rubble

    In a devastating turn of events on February 1, Russian forces launched an attack on a residential school in Sudzha, Kursk Region, primarily sheltering the elderly and displaced individuals who lost their homes to ongoing conflict.

    The tragic assault occurred at 4:54 PM local time. Reports indicate that around 95 people are feared to be trapped under the rubble, according to the city’s military commandant spokesperson, Oleksiy Dmytrashkovsky, who reported hearing cries for help from beneath the …

  • Ukraine seeks Russian weapons samples to advance defense Technology amid escalating conflict

    Ukraine's military intelligence is urging servicemen to provide samples of Russian weaponry, as Russia reportedly ramps up the use of various arms. The intent is to utilize these samples to foster the development of cutting-edge Ukrainian defense technologies, according to the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

    With each passing day, Ukraine endures intensified and more frequent shelling, suggesting the possible deployment of new weapons technologies which …

  • Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi highlights progress and challenges in troop mobilization training

    In a Facebook post, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, has highlighted significant strides in the training of mobilized troops, citing "positive changes" in their preparation following a recent meeting. While there is noticeable progress, Syrskyi acknowledged ongoing concerns regarding the psychological readiness of the recruits and revealed plans to intensify efforts in this domain.

    In his statement, General Syrskyi detailed the shift to an extended …

  • Estonian court upholds ban on pro-Russian activist's residency over security concerns

    In a recent ruling, the Administrative Court in Tallinn rejected the appeal of pro-Russian activist Zoia Paliamar against the annulment of her residency permit and the ban on her entry to the country. As a result, she is prohibited from entering the Schengen Zone for ten years, as reported by Estonian news outlet ERR. [

    According to media sources, Paliamar argued that her complaint was based on freedom of expression and described her collaboration with pro-Russian "non-profit organizations" as …

  • EU plans new sanctions targeting key sectors of Russian economy

    As the EU ramps up for its 16th sanctions package against Russia, officials are eyeing restrictions on 50 categories of Russian goods, aligning with the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, said EU Special Representative for Sanctions David O'Sullivan during an interview with Kazakh media, Kazinform.

    O'Sullivan noted that these additional trade restrictions would affect 50 product codes previously highlighted for Kazakhstan's attention. Currently, about 60% of past …

  • Russian bot network 'Doppelgänger' floods Western media with misinformation amid Ukraine aid freeze

    In a bid to sway public opinion, the Kremlin-linked bot network 'Doppelgänger' has begun disseminating pseudo-journalistic articles advocating for a recent decision by the new U.S. President Donald Trump to freeze aid programs for Ukraine.

    The propaganda push contends that Europe, too, should stop assisting Kyiv.

    The articles have surfaced on clone websites of notable outlets like Germany's Der Spiegel and France's Le Parisien, claiming to represent the voices of the German and French …

  • Latvia intensifies support for Ukraine with major drone donation initiative

    Latvia is set to send a shipment of drones to bolster Ukraine's armed forces. This initiative is part of a charitable project designed to procure drones through public fundraising on the platform Ziedot.lv.

    An event spotlighting this effort is slated for Monday, February 3, at the Ukrainian Embassy in Riga, Latvia, where officials will announce the dispatch of 100 drones to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reports Delfi. Key officials expected to attend include Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, …

  • Russian battalion commander 'Don' killed near Velyka Novosilka

    On Thursday, January 30th, Ukrainian Armed Forces killed a significant adversary—Russian Army Captain Donir Tsidenov, known by his call sign "Don", report Russian war bloggers.

    Tsidenov led the 3rd Motorized Rifle Battalion, part of the 394th Motorized Rifle Regiment within the 127th Division of Russia's 5th Combined Arms Army. Details on his neutralization are limited.

    What is known is the date of his demise and that he died "while executing special tasks" near Velyka Novosilka.

    Velyka …