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Over 83,000 Russian soldiers confirmed dead in Ukraine war, actual numbers much higher
According to data released on Friday, December 13, by the BBC Russian Service, at least 83,338 Russian soldiers have perished in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The figure, compiled in collaboration with Mediazona and a network of volunteers, is based on publicly available information.
In the past two weeks alone, 2,365 additional names have been added to the list. Only confirmed deaths of Russian soldiers with public reports are included. Experts estimate this number reflects only 45-65% of …
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Ukrainian Ground Forces set for major transformation to boost frontline effectiveness
The Ukrainian Ground Forces are poised for a significant overhaul aimed at shifting the balance on the frontlines in favor of Ukraine. In a detailed announcement, Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, the commander of the Ground Forces, laid out the upcoming changes.
This transformation, according to him, will primarily focus on recruitment and soldier training procedures.
The overhaul promises to integrate cutting-edge technology and battle management, digitize military processes, and revamp …
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Controversial Ukrainian defense procurement plan under scrutiny: Border Guard Service's role in multimillion dollar deal raises concerns
A recent government initiative to grant the State Border Guard Service the authority for defense procurement worth 23 billion hryvnias ($550 million) has sparked public debate.
On November 29, the Cabinet of Ministers, via Resolution No. 1191, approved the Ministry of Defense's proposal to delegate the State Border Guard Administration the power to purchase defense goods valued at 23 billion hryvnias ($550 million) for the needs of the Defense Forces, with the subsequent transfer of goods to …
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Netherlands Court orders Russia to pay Ukraine’s Naftogaz $5 billion for Crimea asset seizure
Russia has suffered a legal setback after its appeal against a compensation order in favor of Naftogaz was dismissed by the Supreme Court of the Netherlands. The court has ruled that Russia must pay $5 billion for seizing assets belonging to Naftogaz in Crimea, Naftogaz's press service announced on Friday, December 13.
This decision marks the second time that Dutch courts have upheld the Partial Award issued by the arbitral tribunal at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague. …
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Encircled and under siege: Ukrainian Forces face critical challenges on Kurakhove front amidst Russian advances
Ukrainian troops are facing a dire situation in the Kurakhove sector as Russian forces launch advances from multiple directions, raising their flags in the towns. Correspondent Yulia Kiriyenko-Merinova has revealed that several units are caught in an encirclement without orders to withdraw.
In the Kurakhove sector, Ukrainian infantry has found itself encircled without directives to retreat, reported TSN correspondent Yulia Kiriyenko-Merinova on her Facebook page: "The Uspenivske pocket. Near …
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Slovakia's PM warns of potential Western betrayal of Ukraine, citing parallels to Munich Agreement
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has expressed concern that the West might ultimately decide to abandon Ukraine, drawing parallels to the 1938 Munich Agreement. In an interview with Brazil's Folha de S.Paulo, Fico stated that the West could tire of the ongoing war in Ukraine and agree to its division. "I fear the moment when the West says, 'It didn't work out, so let's sacrifice Ukraine. Remember the 1938 Munich Agreement, where Czechoslovakia was sacrificed. I am very afraid of that," he …
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Russia faces critical shortage of key weapon
Russia is experiencing a critical shortage of one of its primary weapons, according to recent data on the losses suffered by its military. The figures highlight a significant decrease in the number of Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) available to Russian forces.
In a startling development, no Russian MLRS units have been lost since the beginning of December, with the last recorded destruction occurring on November 29. This data, as noted by Ukrainian military expert Alexander Kovalenko, …
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Russian military bloggers claim North Korean troops have captured Russian village in Kursk region
Several Russian military correspondents claim that North Korean soldiers captured the village of Plekhovo in Russia's Kursk region. Vladimir Romanov asserts that the village was captured"exclusively by North Korean special forces." He further details, "In just two hours. They swept through like a hurricane," claiming the Ukrainian forces suffered over 300 fatalities in the skirmish.
On December 6, it reportedly took just around 2.5 hours for the North Korean Special Operations Forces to …
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Ukraine announces plans to end Russian gas transit by 2025
During the German-Ukrainian business forum in Berlin, Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko announced comprehensive measures to ensure the stability of Ukraine's own gas transmission system in anticipation of stopping Russian gas transit as of January 1, 2025. "Our position is quite transparent: we're preparing for zero transit as of January 1. We've been making these preparations for quite some time now. Just this year, we've conducted several stress tests on our gas system to assess …
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Western Ukraine experiences largest Russian air attack on critical infrastructure since war's onset
Western regions of Ukraine have faced the most extensive attack by the Russian army since the start of the full-scale war, local authorities reported on Friday, December 13th. Critical infrastructure was targeted during a morning assault.
"The worst largest-scale attack has hit the Pre-Carpathian region since the full-scale war began. At dawn, the enemy used drones and cruise missiles aimed at critical infrastructure," stated Ivano-Frankivsk regional head Svitlana Onyshchuk via Telegram. …