• Russia deploys new reserves as fierce battles rage near Toretsk

    Ukrainian military officer Stanislav Buyatov has reported intense fighting near Toretsk, a town described as being in a "very difficult position." According to Buyatov, Russia is bolstering its assault groups with fresh troops. Fierce battles are ongoing around New York in the Toretsk direction of Donetsk Oblast, with the Russian Armed Forces deploying new reserves, said Buyatov, who goes by the call sign "Osman," on his Telegram channel.

    "Heavy fighting continues for New York. Realizing that …

  • Analysts predict Russian troop withdrawal from southern Ukraine over eastern frontlines

    DeepState Co-founder Roman Pogorely believes that the Russian Armed Forces are more likely to pull back their troops from southern regions rather than eastern ones. The risks of losing positions in Pokrovsk and Toretsk are too high for Russians to afford withdrawing troops from there.

    As of now, the Russian Armed Forces are not redeploying their reserves from eastern Ukraine to the Kursk region, said DeepState Co-founder and analyst Roman Pogorely during a live broadcast on Espresso TV channel  …

  • Mahmoud Abbas visits Moscow for key discussions with Putin on Gaza war and bilateral relations

    In response to an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin, Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas has arrived in Moscow for an official visit.

    The two leaders are scheduled to meet tomorrow, according to the news agency Wafa. It is anticipated that Putin and Abbas will discuss joint efforts to end the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, and the routes for delivering humanitarian aid to the enclave. The agenda also includes discussions on bilateral relations.

    "His Excellency will …

  • Ukrainian incursion expands as conflict nears Belgorod region

    The "Kursk Operation" successfully extends into the Belgorod region, prompting civilian evacuations in Krasnoyaruzhsky District. Skirmishes along the Ukrainian border place the Kremlin in a strategic bind: relinquish its territory or press further into eastern Ukraine.

    Over the weekend, the frontline in the Kursk region widened. As of August 10, operations on Russian soil spanned up to 720 square kilometers. By the evening of August 11, that number had grown by another 70 square kilometers. …

  • Ukraine establishes major fortified area in Kursk region amid ongoing advances

    In the midst of front-line advances by Ukrainian Armed Forces, extensive construction of fortified positions, including bunkers and strongholds, begins in captured Ukrainian territories.

    According to reports from Russian sources, Ukrainian Forces continue their offensive, engaging in combat on multiple fronts. Local media and military bloggers are relaying information with notable delays, attributed to lagging data updates. Ukrainian sabotage groups are highly active in the region, launching …

  • Ukrainian Forces capture 28 settlements in Russia's Kursk region: acting governor reports to Putin

    In a critical meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Alexey Smirnov, the Acting Governor of the Kursk Region, disclosed that Ukrainian Armed Forces have taken control of 28 settlements within the region, according to Russian media reports.

    "The depth of penetration into the Kursk region is 12 kilometers, with a width of 40 kilometers," Smirnov revealed during the conference.

    Smirnov further reported that local authorities are currently unaware of the whereabouts of approximately 2,000 …

  • Mass surrender of Russian soldiers in Kursk region: over 1,000 captured in five days

    According to various estimates, Ukrainian forces have managed to capture around 1,000 Russian soldiers in the Kursk region, many of whom are conscripts with little to no combat experience who are surrendering almost immediately. The advance of the Ukrainian army deeper into the Kursk area continues, leading to a significant number of Russian soldiers surrendering en masse. A new video has been released online showing captured Russian soldiers being loaded into a military "Ural" truck. …

  • Russia begins evacuation from Belgorod region as border tensions escalate

    Vyacheslav Gladkov, the Governor of Russia's Belgorod region, declared the evacuation of residents from the border-adjacent Krasnoyaruzhsky district, effective on the morning of August 12.

    "We're having a troubling morning with enemy activity at the border of Krasnoyaruzhsky district. We are starting to relocate residents of the district to safer places," said Gladkov.

    He further claimed that in the past 24 hours, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) allegedly shelled settlements in the Belgorod …

  • Ukrainian Forces decimate Kadyrov's unit in Kursk region: dozens of Chechen fighters captured

    Ukrainian Forces have decimated a unit of Chechen fighters loyal to Ramzan Kadyrov, reports the Ukrainian project Deep State. Captured deep inside enemy lines, the captives claim they were attempting to flee to avoid capture.

    Members of Ukraine's 225th Separate Assault Brigade are credited with the tactical victory over the Chechen 'Akhmat' unit. "The boys carried out a series of measures that ensured the operation’s tactical success," DeepState highlights.

    Meanwhile, the 'I Want to Live' …

  • Putin appoints FSB Chief Bortnikov to lead 'Counterterrorism Operation' in Kursk region following Ukrainian offensive

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed FSB chief Alexander Bortnikov to head the "counterterrorism operation" in the Kursk region amid ongoing Ukrainian advances, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). This move is seen as leveraging Bortnikov's reputation for effectively managing crises threatening Russia's internal stability and the Kremlin's grip on power.

    Last year, Bortnikov's negotiation skills were on full display when he secured safety guarantees for Wagner …