• U.S. announces $500 million military aid package for Ukraine

    U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has announced an additional $500 million military aid package for Kyiv and has reaffirmed the United States' continued support for Ukraine.

    "Ukraine's struggle is important for all of us," Austin declared on Thursday, January 9, at the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group held at the U.S. Air Base in Ramstein, Germany.

    "Putin's war poses a challenge to free people worldwide. We all have a stake in ensuring that autocrats do not elevate their …

  • Ukrainian F-16 pilot sets record by destroying six cruise missiles in single mission amid massive Russian assault

    In an unprecedented feat during the Russian attack on December 13, a Ukrainian F-16 pilot set a remarkable record by downing six cruise missiles in a single combat sortie. Initially, American trainers were skeptical about the capabilities of Ukrainian pilots to achieve such a feat. During the massive missile and drone assault on December 13, 2024, the pilot managed to destroy six Russian cruise missiles, marking a historic moment in military aviation.

    On that day, nearly 200 Russian drones, " …

  • Massive drone attack targets Russia's Engels airbase in Saratov region, sparks fire at oil depot

    The Saratov region in Russia experienced a large-scale drone attack on the night of January 8, according to reports from Russian media. The attack led to a fire at the oil depot of the "Kristall" plant of the Russian Federal Reserve. This facility is a government institution responsible for storing fuel for the Engels-2 airbase.

    The regional governor stated that air defense systems successfully shot down the drones, but debris fell onto industrial sites. Firefighters and emergency services are …

  • Ukrainian counterattacks strain Russian forces: renewed Kursk offensive alters strategic dynamics

    Amid escalating tensions in the Kursk region, Ukrainian military operations appear to be strategically weakening Russia's military posture.

    Retired Ukrainian Armed Forces Major and military expert Alexei Hetman provided insights in a recent interview to Channel 24. Hetman noted that Russia has been compelled to shift increasing numbers of troops to the Kursk front, highlighting potential vulnerabilities within the Russian military strategy.

    Hetman explained that with a lack of internal …

  • Intense combat continues in Lozova, Kharkiv region: Ukrainian Forces resist Russian advances amid dynamic frontline

    Intense fighting with Russian troops is ongoing in the village of Lozova, located in Kharkiv, Viktor Trehubov, a representative of the "Khortytsia" group told the news Suspilne.

    Trehubov highlighted that while the group does not have information on the village's capture by Russian forces, the situation on the frontlines remains dynamic and fluid.

    According to a morning update, fighting continued as of Tuesday morning, January 7. "We rely on reports that we believe are more objective and …

  • Russia establishes new military base in gold-rich Southern Libya, relocating forces from Syria

    Fresh satellite imagery shows that Russia might be establishing a new base in Africa, relocating forces from Syria to Libya. This shift, confirmed on January 5, substantiates previous Western media reports speculating that Russian troops would not return home but remain strategically positioned near the Mediterranean Sea.

    The new base, photographed in southern Libya, is situated at a crucial junction close to the borders of Chad and Sudan, near the Kuribugudi region renowned for its rich gold …

  • Ukrainian Forces advance in Russia's Kursk region

    Ukrainian Forces are believed to have advanced into a village north of Sudzha in Russia's Kursk region, according to analysts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Successes are also possible in at least four other settlements, they added.

    Ukrainian troops have launched a new offensive in the Kursk region, actively engaging on three fronts around Sudzha. Utilizing mechanized units, Ukrainian forces have advanced near Berdyn and are suspected to have reached the southern outskirts of …

  • President Aliyev accuses Russia of downing Azerbaijan Airlines plane, demands justice

    Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev attributed the tragic crash of an Embraer 190 aircraft belonging to Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) to actions by Russian representatives. Aliyev's remarks came amid rising tensions and calls for accountability and justice for the victims involved.

    “It is as clear as day that the plane was brought down by electronic warfare measures. Additionally, we know the aircraft was targeted by ground fire,” Aliyev declared during a meeting with the families of the deceased …

  • Ukrainian Forces eliminate Serbian mercenary and Russian propaganda figure Bratislav Zivkovic in Kursk region

    Ukrainian forces have reportedly neutralized Serbian mercenary Bratislav Zivkovic, a known figure in Russian propaganda and the commander of an assault company within the Russian army's 150th regiment, during battles in the Kursk region, reported Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov, citing Russian sources.

    "A professional terrorist and Russian propaganda icon, Bratislav 'Koma' Zivkovic, commander of the assault company of Russia’s 150th regiment, has been eliminated in the Kursk region," the …

  • Conflicting reports emerge as Russia claims control of Kurakhove

    In a statement issued on January 6, Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed that Ukraine has lost 80% of its forces deployed to defend Kurakhove. The Russian forces have already pledged to ramp up the pace of their takeover across the entire region.

    The town of Kurakhove in the Donetsk region is reportedly under full control of Russian forces. The ministry’s press service emphasized that this is one of the largest populated areas in the southwestern part of Donbas. According to Russian …