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Ukrainian Forces thwart Russian cross-border attack in Kharkiv region
On November 25, reports emerged of a failed attempt by Russian saboteurs to breach the border in the Kharkiv region. Ukrainian Defense Forces maintain full control over the area, despite claims made by Russian-backed channels about intense fighting near Kozacha Lopan, approximately 24 kilometers from Kharkiv's outskirts. These claims, spread by pro-Russian accounts, have been refuted by Ukrainian officials. Andrey Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Counter-Disinformation Center, addressed these …
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NATO Parliamentary Assembly pushes for intermediate-range missile deliveries to Ukraine
During the NATO Parliamentary Assembly session held in Montreal, Canada, a crucial resolution regarding Ukraine was adopted.
The resolution specifically calls on leaders of NATO member countries that have intermediate-range missiles to transfer them to Ukraine as a means of deterrence and self-defense against Russian aggression.
According to a member of the Ukrainian delegation, who attended the meeting as a guest, Member of Parliament Yehor Chernev, the discussion could include Tomahawk …
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Command shakeup: Lt. Gen. Alexander Sanchik takes helm of Russia's 'South' forces amid frontline Challenges
In a development unfolding from Russia, Lieutenant General Alexander Sanchik has been named as the acting commander of the 'South' military group.
This appointment follows the dismissal of General Gennady Anashkin, who had held the position since May 2024.
According to Russia's news agency RBC, this decision aligns with a scheduled rotation. However, military correspondents suggest that the leadership change could stem from challenges on the Siversk front and Anashkin's reluctance to report …
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Finnish aluminum exports to Russia surge in 2024
According to Finnish customs data, during the first nine months of 2024, Finland exported aluminum worth $22.3 million to Russia, compared to just $11.3 million over the same period in 2023, broadcaster YLE reports.
This marks a twofold increase in aluminum exports to Russia. It's noted that the aluminum is either shipped via sea routes or transported through the Baltic countries. Presently, aluminum sales constitute the main category of Finnish exports to Russia. Finland houses three major …
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Ukrainian Intelligence releases list of Western-made components used in North Korean missiles supplied to Russia
Among the components found in North Korea's KN-23/KN-24 ballistic missiles—transferred to Russia for the war against Ukraine—were part manufactured overseas in 2023.
According to the Ukrainian intelligence service's press release, Russia received over 100 KN-23/KN-24 missiles from North Korea. These weapons were reportedly first used in the war against Ukraine in late 2023.
In addition to the missiles, Pyongyang sent Russian military specialists to handle the launch systems and reportedly …
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Ukrainian Armed Forces to implement new recruitment units for streamlined volunteer enlistment
The General Staff noted that this innovation will enable commanders to enhance the organization and management of volunteer recruitment events.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has ordered every brigade commander to create an official recruitment unit, reports the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"The corresponding organizational directive sets the task of forming official recruitment units within combat military units. This innovation …
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Europe considers troop deployment to Ukraine amid fears of Trump's return to power
Europe has reopened discussions regarding the deployment of troops to Ukraine. According to a source, London and Paris are engaged in talks focusing on defense cooperation, with a specific emphasis on Ukraine. Both the UK and France are considering leading a foreign military contingent in Ukraine, driven by concerns over the implications of Donald Trump winning the upcoming US presidential election, reports the French newspaper Le Monde.
Currently, discussions on the deployment of Western …
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Russia’s Gazprombank cards blocked in 20 countries following U.S. sanctions
Amid new sanctions, Gazprombank cards have become inoperative throughout twenty coungries. A major player in financing the conflict against Ukraine, Gazprombank has been severely impacted by U.S. sanctions, leading to a significant downturn in banking services outside of Russia. Following the initial halt of card services in Hungary, Turkey, and the UAE, a cascade of other countries has joined in. Currently, Gazprombank cards cannot be used for transactions in twenty countries.
According to …
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Russia intensifies offensive on Ukraine's Toretsk, civilians caught in crossfire
In a recent broadcast on Suspilne, Anastasia Bobovnikova, spokesperson for the Operational-Tactical Group "Luhansk," detailed Russia's military movements. According to Bobovnikova, Russian forces are amassing resources in the Siversk and Kramatorsk directions, while launching aggressive offensives in the Toretsk area.
"The enemy is advancing with incredible speed. They are heavily utilizing artillery, aviation, FPV drones, and mortars to strike the city of Toretsk," Bobovnikova emphasized. She …
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Ukrainian Forces reclaim strategic village in Kharkiv region, capturing seven Russian soldiers
Ukrainian forces have successfully reclaimed the strategic village of Kopanky in the Kharkiv region, capturing seven Russian soldiers. The operation was carried out by Ukraine's 3rd Assault Brigade, which managed not only to regain control but also to capture seven members of Russia's 1st Tank Army—most of whom were reportedly convicted criminals mobilized from correctional facilities or individuals under investigation for violent crimes and drug trafficking, reports the brigade's press service. …