Ukrainian Forces counter Russian attacks amid intense battles in Donetsk region

Russian forces are reportedly entrenching themselves near the settlements of Kotliarivka and Fedorivka in Donets region, pushing deeper into Ukrainian defenses with an eye on advancing toward Komar, reports Ukrainian Forces soldier, codenamed "Mukhnoy," on his Telegram channel.

According to Mukhnoy, Russian forces have established positions east of Kotliarivka and are launching minor assaults around the area. Despite their efforts, they have not yet solidified their hold on the village …


Ukrainian drones attack Russian military base in Mozdok

Ukrainian drones targeted the Russian military airfield located in Mozdok, North Ossetia, as reported by the Telegram channel Astra. The governor of North Ossetia, Sergey Menyaylo, a long-standing appointee of Vladimir Putin, announced on his Telegram account that an alert was issued at 4:14 AM regarding the drone threat. Shortly thereafter, he assured residents that “15 drones” had allegedly been shot down in Mozdok.

However, footage circulating online suggests that the Russian air defense's …


Ukraine secures third EU tranche from frozen Russian assets for reconstruction efforts

Ukraine has been granted €1 billion under the G7 initiative, sourced from revenues of frozen Russian assets.

The European Union transferred €1 billion to Ukraine as part of the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) initiative, announced Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Telegram.

"The EU has transferred €1 billion to Ukraine under the ERA initiative. This was announced during our meeting with EU Commissioner for Economics and Financial Affairs, Valdis Dombrovskis, in Brussels. This marks the …


Syrskyi reveals details of Ukrainian offensive in Kursk region

A select group of individuals was privy to the Ukrainian Defense Forces' operation in the Kursk region from its inception, with only four people in the loop and later extending to commanders just two weeks before action. This operation demanded meticulous preparation, particularly in terms of personnel training, as crossing the state border posed a moral challenge for many, said General-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, in an interview with LB.ua.

Speaking before the …


China denies military involvement in Ukraine amid reports of captured nationals

China has not deployed its military personnel to Ukraine to fight alongside Russia, and Beijing insists its citizens avoid getting involved in any hostilities, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Wednesday, April 9. This response came amid reports of alleged Chinese mercenaries being captured by Ukrainian forces.

"The Chinese government has consistently urged its citizens to stay away from conflict zones, and to avoid involvement in any form, specifically abstaining from …