• Syrskyi announces transition of Ukrainian Armed Forces to a corps structure

    Ukraine is bolstering its military strategy by redeploying personnel from non-combat units to frontline combat roles and implementing organizational reforms. Notably, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are set to revive army corps structures. This transition began in January when Ukraine increased the number of military units withdrawn for combat capability restoration, and these efforts will continue.

    On February 3, Commander-in-Chief of the AFU, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, provided detailed …

  • North Korea rethinks military support for Russia amid heavy losses in Ukraine

    North Korea might be turning its back on Putin as North Korean soldiers could be halting their return to the Kursk region, reports BILD.

    Kim Jong-un may not be able to risk sacrificing a significant number of troops. If losses continue to mount, he might downgrade support to supplying weapons to Russia.

    North Korean forces dispatched to support Moscow in its conflict with Ukraine have reportedly suffered devastating casualties, forcing a retreat from the battlefield. According to Ukrainian …

  • Russia claims downing 70 Ukrainian drones amid explosions and fires

    About 50 explosions were reportedly heard in one of the enemy’s cities as Russia’s Ministry of Defense touts the downing of dozens of drones, while governors report “localized fires.”

    On the night of February 3, Russia was assailed by scores of UAVs, as reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

    Russia claims to have intercepted and destroyed 70 Ukrainian drones, broken down as follows:

    - 27 over the Rostov region;

    - 25 over the Volgograd region;

    - 7 over the Astrakhan region;

    - 5 over …

  • Explosion in Moscow luxury complex kills DPR ArBat battalion founder Armen Sarkisyan

    An explosion rocked the prestigious "Alye Parusa" residential complex in northern Moscow on the morning of February 3, claiming the life of at least one individual and injuring five more. Reports indicate that an explosive device detonated as Armen Sarkisyan, creator of the so-called "ArBat Battalion," was inside the building. He died in the blast, according to Russia’s Investigative Committee.

    Russian state media have dubbed Armen Sarkisyan as the "head of the Boxing Federation of the Donetsk …

  • 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 …