• Ukrainian drones hit key Russian facilities in coordinated strikes

    On January 4, Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's largest maritime trade port in the Leningrad region, a strategic defense plant "Avangard" in the Smolensk region, and the Baltimor military airfield in the Voronezh region, reports the Telegram channel Astra.

    Leningrad region's governor confirmed the attack, stating that air defense forces destroyed a drone near Luga Bay in the Gulf of Finland. Allegedly, there were no damages or casualties reported. Russia’s Defense Ministry claims a total of 16 …

  • Taiwanese company allegedly aids Russia in precision-guided bomb development for use in Ukraine

    Taiwanese company Rung Cheng Suspenparts Co., Ltd. (brand TRC) has emerged as a key supplier in Russia's military efforts, specifically in the creation of precision-guided bombs (KAB) devastating Ukrainian front-line settlements, reports Ukrainian activist Vadim Labas, citing documents allegedly leaked by Chinese hackers.

    Known for producing automotive suspension components from carbon steel and aluminum alloys, TRC reportedly also manufactures modules for Russian KABs. These wing modules …

  • Ukrainian Intelligence cyberattack disrupts key Russian railway service

    On Saturday, January 4, coinciding with the birthday of Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence, hackers from the intelligence agency launched a cyberattack on the Russian company RegionTransService LLC. The attack reportedly took down all servers, according to Ukrinform.

    RegionTransService is a major service provider for Russian Railways, playing a crucial role in maintaining freight cars, which are vital for the army's operations. The company manages the incoming new …

  • Energy crisis in Transnistria: Russia's gas cutoff leaves thousands struggling in winter cold

    Moscow has cut off gas supplies to Moldova, leaving the occupied Transnistria region without heating, hot water, and partially without electricity.

    As of January 1, Russia halted its gas delivery to Moldova, triggering a severe humanitarian crisis in the unrecognized "Transnistrian Republic."

    The suspension of gas supplies has left Russian-occupied Transnistria without heating, hot water, and partly in the dark during the peak of winter. Rolling blackouts were introduced on January 3, as …

  • Record number of Russian drones enter Belarusian airspace at start of 2025

    In the early hours of January 1, 2025, at precisely 02:17, the first drone of the new year ventured into Belarus via Komaryn, subsequently heading towards Bragin where it disappeared. The Telegram channel Belaruski Hajun reports that between December 31 and January 3, at least 25 Russian drones entered Belarusian airspace from Ukraine. Notably, 13 drones did so on New Year's Eve.

    According to sources, on December 31, eight drones infiltrated Belarus, mostly navigating through a Belarusian …

  • Ukraine's ambitious 2025 defense strategy: monthly deployment of 2,500 long-range drones and increased military investments

    Ukrainian Forces are set to unleash a formidable new capability in the coming year: up to 2,500 long-range drones aimed at Russian military targets each month. This ambitious plan draws a stark comparison with Russia's production of around 2,000 Shaheds monthly. By 2025, Ukraine is preparing to invest 30 billion Ukrainian hryvnias ($710 million) into bolstering its military hardware and arms production, focusing notably on thousands of long-range drones and hundreds of cruise missiles. Prime …

  • Logistical struggles: Russian forces face constraints in Pokrovsk encirclement strategy

    Amid widespread speculation about a Russian military plan to encircle Pokrovsk before launching an assault, military analyst Oleksandr Kovalenko has revealed why this scenario might not be feasible and outlines the potential strategies of adversaries.

    Reports suggest that Russian command considers encircling Pokrovsk prior to conducting a full-scale attack on the city, believing that an isolated city would not withstand prolonged defense. However, while planning is one thing, execution is …

  • Germany's uranium imports from Russia surge by 70% despite energy sanctions

    Germany imported at least 68.6 tons of uranium from Russia in 2024, according to data from the Lower Saxony Ministry of Environment, Energy, and Climate Protection, as reported by Spiegel. This marks a 70% increase in imports of this resource compared to 2023.

    The uranium suppliers were two subsidiaries of the Russian state corporation Rosatom. The material, slated for use in nuclear power plants, was delivered to the Advanced Nuclear Fuels (ANF) plant in Lingen, which manufactures fuel …

  • Stalemate in Vovchansk: Russian troop build-up meets Ukrainian defensive strategy

    A Ukrainian officer from the 57th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade, known by the call sign "Historian," spoke to reporters about the situation on the northern front of the Kharkiv area near Vovchansk, reports Ob'yektiv.

    According to the officer, despite Vovchansk being virtually destroyed by Russian forces, and under constant bombardment by various types of weaponry (including tube artillery, FPV drones, and fiber optic drones), the front lines remain steady.

    "Ukraine's Defense Forces find …

  • Ukraine struggles to hold Pokrovsk amid relentless Russian assaults

    Russia has long regarded this rugged industrial city as a strategic target. The coal mines of Pokrovsk are crucial to Ukraine’s steel industry, and the roads grant it a key transportation hub status. In the final hours of 2024, Pokrovsk's power grid, constantly under the onslaught of Russian drones and artillery, failed. Residents who remain in the city noted that the year began with hopes but then faced massive destruction, reports the Telegram channel post Pokrovsk Online.

    Now, thousands of …