In Kurchatov, Russia, home to the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), explosions have been reported as Ukrainian Defense Forces quickly closing in on the city. Strong blasts were heard, and air defenses are active in the area. Ukrainian forces are reportedly within a few dozen kilometers of Kurchatov and the Kursk NPP. Russians are preparing the facility for a possible attack.

According to Russian media, all access roads to the nuclear plant have been urgently blocked. Power outages have been …

Ukrainian forces are fortifying their positions in Russia's Kursk region, expanding their control in certain areas, and continuing their advance or conducting reconnaissance missions. The situation remains unclear due to numerous unverified reports emerging from the combat zones. Nonetheless, today the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry declared a federal-level emergency in the region.

Despite the Russian Defense Ministry releasing footage of Ukrainian military equipment being destroyed, …

The mayor of Kurchatov, the city located in Russia's Kursk region, home to the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, confirmed that military operations are edging closer to the city. He urged residents to "stay calm and believe in victory."

"Combat operations are happening only a few dozen kilometers away from our city borders. The situation is tense, emergency protocols are in place. However, all services, including city administration, are operating as usual," Igor Korpunkov wrote.

He emphasized that …

In a significant overnight ambush, Ukrainian armed forces targeted and destroyed a Russian military convoy near the village of Oktyabrskoye in the Rylsk district of Russia's Kursk region. The incident, occurring just eight kilometers from Rylsk, was reported by Telegram channels "Unofficial Bezsonov", "Belarusian Silovik", and "Military Informant". The latter stated that Ukrainian troops used a HIMARS system for the attack and published a photo of the aftermath.

"Just watched the morning video …

Russia's Defense Ministry has released a video allegedly showing the transfer of reserves to the Kursk region to fend off a Ukrainian offensive. The footage predominantly features trucks carrying personnel—similar to the ones destroyed by Ukrainian forces in the Rylsk area on Friday night. The video also shows a 122-mm D-30 howitzer and a rare Grad-1 multiple rocket launcher mounted on an MT-LB artillery tractor in place of the usual truck.

Attempting to conceal markings and tactical signs on …

Russian airbase in Lipetsk, which is home to the newest Su-57 fighters, was severely damaged by long-range Ukrainian drones on the night of August 9, according to multiple reports. The airbase, located about 280 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, also hosts Su-30, Su-34, Su-35, and MiG-31 aircraft, some of which are used for combat while others serve as training machines.

Ukrainian long-range drones, referred to as "Lutyi," launched a massive overnight raid on the Lipetsk airbase, where the …

Russian troops in northern Kharkiv have faced significant defeats and are struggling to maintain their current positions, military expert Serhiy Hrabskiy revealed during a broadcast on FREEДОМ TV.

The Russian Armed Forces have failed in their attempt to establish a so-called buffer zone in northern Kharkiv. Hrabskiy noted that despite efforts, the creation of this buffer zone by Russia did not materialize.

Hrabskiy commented that while the enemy has made minor inroads into Ukrainian defenses, …

Fierce fighting continues for the third consecutive day in the Kursk region. Ukrainian Telegram channels are publishing videos of Russian soldiers surrendering.

"The process of capturing Russian prisoners from the border-covering group near the 'Sudzha' checkpoint. The work of the 80th separate airborne assault brigade and the 'Nachtigall' battalion of the 14th separate air force regiment," commented the Ukrainian public channel 'Nikolaevsky Vanek' on the related video.

The Ukrainian state …