Russian forces have started a new offensive targeting the Sumy and Kharkiv regions, a move anticipated by Ukraine, said Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi in an interview with Lb.ua.

"I can confirm that the President is absolutely correct, and this offensive has indeed begun," stated Syrskyi. He highlighted that over the past week, there has been a notable doubling of offensive operations by Russian troops along all key front lines. Monthly, the strength of Russian forces increases …

Orenburg Region Governor has announced that air defense forces intercepted and destroyed four Ukrainian aircraft-type UAVs. The presumed target was a military airfield, reports the Russian news agency Interfax.

According to Russia’s Ministry of Defense, the UAVs were detected, intercepted, and eliminated by air defense systems on the morning of April 9 in Orenburg Region. Acting regional governor Yevgeny Solntsev confirmed an attempted attack on a military airbase, stating that there were no …

According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian armed forces (AFU) are holding positions not only in Russia's Kursk region but also in the neighboring Belgorod region. "We are conducting active operations in the border areas on enemy territory," Zelensky announced in his evening video address from Kyiv on Monday, April 7. "The war must return to where it came from," he emphasized.

While no official confirmation from Russia on Ukrainian troop advances in the Belgorod region has …

Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, former commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU), has confirmed the existence of a joint US-Ukrainian operations hub in Wiesbaden, Germany, which was crucial in planning military operations for Kyiv.

“Last week, much was said about Wiesbaden. This hub was indeed our secret weapon with partners, aiding in the planning of operations and identifying the requirements for their execution. I’ll give you a peek behind the curtain on how it was established," Zaluzhnyi …

Ukrainian forces have reportedly struck the Shaykovka airbase in Russia, obliterating a stockpile of "Kh-22/32" cruise missiles.

On the night of March 30-31, 2025, Ukrainian attack drones targeted the Shaykovka military airfield, home to "Tu-22M3" strategic bombers. This airfield, from where the aircraft of the 52nd Heavy Bombardment Aviation Regiment (Unit 33310) frequently launched missiles against Ukrainian cities, now faces significant logistical disruption. The missile stockpile and …