In a bold and maneuver aimed at undermining Russian offensive capabilities, Ukraine's 3rd Separate Assault Brigade launched an operation in Kharkiv region, according to Brigade commander Andriy Biletsky. The brigade claims to have advanced nearly two square kilometers into Russian-held territory, seizing several Russian positions.

"The 3rd Assault Brigade is officially advancing in Kharkiv, reclaiming territories! Through counter-offensive actions, we have taken control of a battalion defense …

Ukrainian Forces are gaining some precious time as battles rage on for the settlements of Hrodivka and Novohrodivka. The situation around Ptyche is more intense, according to a Ukrainian Forces officer with the callsign "Alex".

Fighting continues in the Pokrovsk direction of Donetsk Oblast, with heavy engagements centered on Hrodivka and Novohrodivka. Ukrainian troops have succeeded in slightly disrupting the pace of the Russian invaders, the officer, known as "Alex," wrote on his Telegram …

An explosion has reportedly occurred at the Port of Kavkaz in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, after a missile hit a ferry, reports the Telegram channel “Crimean Wind”.

Local sources from Kerch reported that a Ukrainian missile struck the ferry in the port. According to their reports, the ferry targeted was the "Aquatrader." “Crimean Wind” added that the fire on the ferry was severe.

Meanwhile, another Telegram channel, KіberBoroshno , stated that Ukrainian Forces targeted the ferry "Conro Trader" in …

Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled a powerful three-wave Russian attack on their positions along the Kurakhove front. According to reports, the surviving Russian troops were forced to retreat under a comprehensive assault.

Members of the 46th Separate Airmobile Brigade managed to fend off all three attacks, destroying 13 pieces of Russian military equipment in the process. The brigade shared these details on their Telegram page. The incident took place on August 21, 2024.

During the …

In a bold move signaling growing religious independence, the Estonian Orthodox Church under the Moscow Patriarchate (EOC MP) has officially severed its ties with the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) and updated its charter, reports DW.

Under the revised charter, the church will gain full autonomy over religious affairs, economic activities, educational initiatives, and public church matters.

Earlier this year, on May 6, Estonia's parliament passed a resolution condemning the Moscow Patriarchate …

Lithuanian Armed Forces Commander Raimundas Vaikšnoras has reported a significant reduction of Russian ground forces in the Kaliningrad region, Delfi reports.

Commander Vaikšnoras noted that this reduction is likely connected to the Ukrainian military's gains in the Kursk region of Russia. “As soon as the war in Ukraine began, equipment and personnel were massively relocated from Kaliningrad. After a rotation, the Russians returned, but now it’s noticeable—there is a substantial decrease in, …

As the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue their military operations, reinforced concrete shelters are being installed in Kursk [link](https://www.dw.com/ru/kursk/t-68501641), Kurchatov, and Zheleznogorsk in Russia’s Kursk region. This decision, made by the regional emergency response headquarters, was announced by the acting governor of the Kursk region, Alexey Smirnov, on Telegram.

"Following my directives, the Kursk city administration has identified key locations for the deployment of modular …

A fire at an oil depot in Proletarsk, Rostov region, persists into its fifth day following a Ukrainian drone attack, reported the Russian news agency RBC. A powerful explosion last night exacerbated the blaze, according to local news outlet 161.ru.

Residents could see the glow from the neighboring settlements. "I live 10 km from the oil depot; the flash looked like a sunset," commented a local resident to 161.ru.

Meanwhile, TASS cites regional medical services reporting that 47 people have …