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Russia has almost run out of tanks amid continued war in Ukraine
As 2025 unfolds, Russian tanks have effectively vanished as a battlefield factor. This isn't hyperbole but a reflection of harsh realities: Russian military vehicles capable of engaging in combat are either obliterated or beyond repair. The data from Warspotting indicated the lowest recorded losses of Russian tanks in May 2025 since the onset of the invasion not due to conservation efforts, but simply because they are no longer available. The age of Russian tank dominance has come to an end. …
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Russian drone strikes hit Kharkiv: 64 injured, 3 killed
Russian forces launched a drone attack on residential areas in Kharkiv on June 11. The latest reports confirm that 64 people have been injured, with nine of them being children.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that recovery efforts are ongoing in Kharkiv following the nighttime assault by Russian "Shahed" drones. The strikes targeted ordinary residential buildings. Tragically, three fatalities have been confirmed so far.
"Every new day now brings fresh malicious strikes from …
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Ukrainian drone strike sparks major fire at Russia's largest gunpowder plant in Kotovsk
In the early hours of June 11, a drone attack targeted the Tambov Gunpowder Plant in Kotovsk, as reported by the Telegram channel "News of Tambov and the Region". The attack led to a significant fire, accompanied by the sound of sirens throughout the city. Residents spotted the UAV soaring above Kotovsk, evading local air defenses, before striking the gunpowder facility, resulting in an intense blaze.
Footage captured the moment of an explosion, allegedly on the factory grounds. The Russian …
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Montenegro's drone production initiative for Ukraine draws fire from Russian media
Montenegro has announced plans to initiate drone assembly on its territory, with the first shipment set to be delivered to Ukraine as military aid.
According to reports from the Russian outlet Kommersant, citing regional media, On May 29, the Montenegrin government approved the plan to produce UAVs.
The project has garnered support from the United States, which is set to invest $15 million into establishing the production facility. The primary objective is to bolster Montenegro's defense …
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Ukraine increases use of ballistic missiles, testing domestic systems against Russia
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have been increasingly deploying ballistic missiles on the battlefield, with recent operations targeting Russian command centers more frequently since May, says Valeriy Ryabykh, the director of Defense Express, who suggests that ballistic missiles might have been used for these strategic hits.
According to Ryabykh, Ukraine has bolstered its offensive capabilities against Russia, successfully striking positions such as the Iskander missile system. Additionally, the …
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Ukraine in talks with U.S. over $50 billion arms deal
Diplomatic discussions concerning arms purchases from the United States are actively underway, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This announcement comes as aid packages continue to arrive from the U.S.
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry representative, Heorhiy Tikhiy, spoke to the media on Tuesday, June 10, outlining Ukraine's ongoing dialogues with the United States regarding the acquisition of American weaponry. "Ukraine is actively engaging with the U.S. on acquiring American …
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Ukraine strikes key Russian military and industrial targets
In the early hours of June 9, Russia faced a significant blow with enemy aviation among the targeted assets. The aircraft were stationed at an airfield where carriers of Kinzhal missiles regularly take off for strikes on Ukraine, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The attack was carried out by units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Special Operations Forces in collaboration with other components of the Defense Forces. The target was the Savasleyka airfield, located in …
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Ukrainian drones strike Russian navigation equipment plant in Cheboksary, sparking major fire
A series of explosions rocked the city of Cheboksary in the Chuvash Republic of Russia overnight on Monday, June 9. The Ukrainian General Staff announced that the Unmanned Systems Forces, in collaboration with other units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, unleashed a drone attack on the VNIIr-Progres facility. This facility is known for producing navigation equipment, including adaptive 'Komet' antennas.
These antennas are reportedly used by Russian forces in Shahed-type strike drones, unified …
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Operation 'Spider Web': Ukraine's masterstroke thwarts massive Russian airstrike and redefines air warfare
In a daring move that thwarted Russia's ambitious plans for a large-scale air assault, Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) launched a strategic operation known as "Spider Web." Announced just a day ahead by Kremlin propagandists, this enormous potential attack on Ukraine was averted, reports the Russian media outlet Texty.
On May 30, the Russian outlet Bloknot released an article with the headline: "Operation 'Zeus Lightning': Putin Prepares a Devastating Strike on Ukraine If Istanbul Demands Are …
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Encircled and out of options, Russian battalion considers tactical retreat from Tetkino area amid Ukrainian pressure
n a developing situation near the village of Tetkino in the Kursk region, Russia may soon begin withdrawing its troops as conditions rapidly deteriorate for the Russian garrison there.
The battalion has become encircled by Ukrainian Armed Forces, with the possibility of a tactical retreat now under discussion, reports the Russian Telegram Channel Northern Channel.
According to reports, the 1st Battalion of the 56th Airborne Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces is currently trapped in Tetkino. …