• Detained Russian spies in Slovenia plead guilty, set for deportation amid potential international prisoner swap

    Two Russian operatives arrested in Slovenia in late 2022 have pleaded guilty to spying for Russia. Based on their guilty pleas, a district court in Ljubljana sentenced the defendants, who presented themselves as Ludwig Gish and Maria Rosa Mayer Munoz, to one year and seven months in prison on Wednesday, July 31.

    Yet, having already served their sentences during pre-trial detention, the court also ordered their deportation from the country.

    The court's statement detailed the confiscation of “ …

  • Zelensky cautions against unauthorized use of Western arms on Russian soil, citing aid risks

    In a recent interview with Le Monde, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the significant risks of using Western-supplied weapons to strike targets within Russia without prior approval from Western allies. He warned that such actions could jeopardize the future assistance from these partners. For more details, read the full interview on Le Monde.

    The Ukrainian leader criticized Western partners for restricting the use of provided weaponry solely for defensive purposes within …

  • Ukrainian Forces down Russian Mi-8 helicopter using a drone

    In an unprecedented incident near Donetsk, the Ukrainian Defense Forces reportedly downed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter using drone technology, as disclosed by Russian military blogger Alexei Voyevoda. This marks the first confirmed case of a helicopter being shot down by unmanned aerial systems.

    The downed helicopter belonged to the Russian National Guard and was reportedly hit while preparing for takeoff. The incident occurred a significant distance from the front lines, and the helicopter was …

  • Elite Russian recon group neutralized in Chernihiv region by Ukrainian Forces

    In a noteworthy episode from the Chernihiv region, Ukrainian defense forces effectively neutralized a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group without incurring any losses among their own troops. According to an officer of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, known by the call sign "Alex", the Russian team was targeted and eliminated with precision. The event was detailed on his Telegram channel "Officer+".  He further emphasized that not only were the intruders driven out, but the mission was …

  • Ukrainian POW dies in Russian detention amid controversial trial of Azov Regiment members

    In Rostov-on-Don, a 55-year-old driver of the "Azov" regiment, Alexander Ishchenko, has died while in pre-trial detention, as reported during a hearing at the Southern District Military Court on the case of the "Azov" members (), according to Mediazona.

    As relayed by Mediazona's correspondent from the courtroom, neither the exact time nor the cause of Ishchenko's death has been disclosed. The Ukrainian Coordination Center for the Treatment of Prisoners of War confirmed Ishchenko's death to the …

  • Russian forces intensify assaults in Hulyaipole after prolonged pause

    According to Dmytro Likhoviy, the spokesperson for the "Tavria" Operational-Strategic Group of Troops, the south has experienced two Russian attacks in recent days. Ukrainian Forces also hit at least three Russian tanks, indicating a renewed intensity at this front.

    Russians continue to pressure Ukrainian positions across the entire front line. Now, after a prolonged lull, they have intensified their activities in the Hulyaipole direction in the Zaporizhzhia region. During a marathon broadcast, …

  • Massive fire breaks out at a defense plant in Yekaterinburg, Russia

    July 30 saw a significant blaze break out at the NPO Avtomatiki defense plant in Yekaterinburg, Russia, engulfing an area of 800 square meters. According to E1.ru, which cited firefighters, the fire started in a workshop dealing with chemical products during welding operations. The flames rapidly consumed the facility, causing the building's roof and walls to collapse.

    Later updates from the publication noted that the fire was eventually localized. No injuries have been reported thus far, and …

  • Kyiv: China confirms it will not supply weapons to Russia

    In a recent briefing, a spokesperson from Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Georgiy Tykhy, highlighted that China's government has insisted it will not provide weapons to Russia. This confirmation comes amid growing scrutiny over China's role amidst the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, according to a report by RBC-Ukraine.

    During a press engagement, Tykhy confirmed that the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, held extensive talks with Chinese officials, …

  • Ukrainian Special Forces target Russian base in Syria, destroy key military assets

    A Ukrainian assault team hit Russian military positions on a base in Syria, an airfield that has been under Russian control since 2015 and frequently used for military purposes, including training and dispatching foreign mercenaries to Ukraine.

    In a complex operation by Ukrainian special forces at the end of July 2024, the elite squad launched a strike on Russian military positions in Syria, reports Kyiv Post, citing its sources.

    The news outlet claims to have obtained exclusive videos and …

  • Tense battles rage near Toretsk as Russian troops attempt small-scale advances

    The expanding gray zone near Toretsk in Donbas has led to continual skirmishes, with Russian military units attempting to breakthrough in small groups. According to Ukrainian Armed Forces officer with the call sign "Alex," the fighting persists at the outskirts of the city.

    The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have not entered Toretsk in the Donetsk region. confirmed the head of the CNSDC’s Public Affairs Center, Andriy Kovalenko, on his Telegram channel.

    "As of now, there are no …