• Russian soldiers accuse leadership of abandoning them amid border clash in Kursk region

    Russian conscripts were reportedly terrified by Russian media propagandists who warned them about imprisonment by Ukrainians. One soldier, who sustained a severe injury, regained consciousness in captivity and now expresses gratitude to Ukrainian forces who saved his life, Ukrainian journalist reveals.

    The Russian-Ukrainian border in the Kursk region was defended by conscripts and a small number of contract soldiers. Upon encountering Ukrainian forces, both the commanders and their troops fled …

  • Ukraine establishes first military commandant's office in Kursk region

    Ukrainian forces have established, the first military commandant's office in the territory of Russia’s Kursk region they control, according to Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi, during a report at the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's headquarters, a video fragment of which was shared by President Volodymyr Zelensky on his Telegram channel. "In the Kursk region, we're moving forward. A military commandant's office has been established to ensure law and order and meet the needs of …

  • Lukashenko calls for peace, distances Belarus from Russia amid Kursk setbacks

    Amidst significant defeats of the Russian army in the Kursk region, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko has publicly distanced his country from alliance with Russia. This marks a notable shift in tone for the authoritarian leader who had previously supported Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.)

    In an interview with Russian state media, Lukashenko urged for peace talks to terminate the ongoing conflict, describing it as unnecessary for Russians, Ukrainians, or Belarusians. He referenced his …

  • Bild: Russia planned a secret nuclear strike on Germany amidst diplomatic highs

    As tensions between Germany and Russia reached a historic high, Moscow was reportedly planning nuclear strikes on Berlin. According to an exclusive report by BILD, British journalists obtained access to a classified presentation for Russian officers that outlined 32 target areas in Europe, including four specific locations in Germany.

    During the 2008-2014 period, when diplomatic relations between Germany and Russia were considered strong, the Russian Navy's Baltic Fleet was secretly rehearsing …

  • British Challenger 2 tanks allegedly used by Ukrainian Forces in Russian territory, UK Defense Ministry silent on details

    In a significant and potentially unprecedented development, British Challenger 2 tanks may have been used by Ukrainian forces during an offensive operation in Russia's Kursk region, reports Sky News.

    Should these reports be confirmed, it would mark the first instance of Ukrainian troops utilizing British tanks in combat on Russian soil. However, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has declined to offer comments on operational specifics, insisting there have been no changes in policy. Ukrainian …

  • Abandoned by commanders: entire Russian company surrenders to Ukrainian Forces in Kursk region

    Am entire company of Russian soldiers voluntarily surrendered to Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, as reported by the "I Want to Live" project on August 15. The soldiers surrendered on August 14, making the decision collectively as their commanders had abandoned them.

    "It's understandable; it's hard to conduct combat operations when you're led by tyrants and embezzlers, and flanked by Kadyrov's bandits, who abandon everyone just to avoid being captured themselves," said the representatives …

  • Ukraine launches unified command center for UAVs and ground robots

    In a move to boost the effectiveness of Ukraine's Defense Forces, the nation is set to establish a unified command center for drones of various types and ground-based robotic platforms, announced Defense Minister Rustem Umerov during a meeting with Lithuania's Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas.

    According to Umerov, drone systems have already started to transform the battlefield landscape. Currently, efforts are underway to integrate UAVs and ground robots into a centralized command hub that …

  • PMC Paladin leader calls for overthrow of Putin amid Russian military failures

    Georgiy Zakrevskiy, the founder and leader of the "Paladin" paramilitary group, has publicly called on Russian military and security personnel to overthrow the current regime in Moscow. He slammed President Vladimir Putin for what he described as a “vertical of power made up of scoundrels and sycophants who constantly lie about the 'prosperity' of Russia.” According to open-source information, fighters from the "Paladin" private military company have participated in conflicts in Africa and …

  • Russian forces advance near Pokrovsk amid fierce Ukrainian defense

    In the latest briefing, Ukrainian military personnel have confirmed that intense battles are raging in multiple localities, with Russian forces proceeding aggressively, primarily through the deployment of large numbers of infantry.

    The situation in the Pokrovsk direction of the Donetsk Oblast remains dire. The Russian military is making advances, and the conflict in the Kursk Oblast has had no significant impact on the fighting in this area, said the Ukrainian serviceman Alexander from the 47 …

  • Federal state of emergency declared in Russia's Belgorod region amid Ukrainian military offensive

    In response to the continued Ukrainian military offensive, the Kursk region of Russia has declared a federal-level state of emergency. Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod region, made this announcement on Thursday, August 15, via Telegram.

    An emergency government commission convened under the leadership of Russian Emergency Situations Minister Alexander Kurenkov. "The situation in the region remains complex and tense," stated the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Damage has been …