Contents tagged with Luhansk
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Kyiv: Russia deploying Syrian mercenaries in 'meat grinder' assaults in Luhansk
Syrian mercenaries sent by Russia to conduct what have been termed "meat grinder" assaults in the Luhansk region. Photo: GUR.
War-ravaged Syria has become a primary source for Russia's recruitment of men for combat in Ukraine, as reported by the press service of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine.
These mercenaries are lured with promises of Russian passports and paid work, but few return home.
The plight of Syrian mercenaries can be seen through the stories of Mohamed Mansur and …
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Ukrainian ATACMS missile strike on training ground in Luhansk kills 19, injures 71 Russian troops
Ukrainian troops launched a ballistic missile strike on a Russian military training ground in the Luhansk region, with reports indicating a significant number of casualties.
On Saturday, July 27, 2024, the Ukrainian army targeted a training ground in Luhansk Oblast, hitting a large concentration of Russian troops, reports the Russia Telegram channel "Spy Dossier," which is believed to be associated with Russian intelligence services. According to the details provided, the attack was directed …
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Over 20 Russian soldiers allegedly killed in Ukrainian missile strike on Luhansk
Preliminary reports indicate that a missile strike in occupied Luhansk resulted in the deaths of over 20 Russian soldiers. According to a report from the Russian channel the Kremlin’s Tobacco Box, the strike occurred on Friday, June 7, targeting military facilities in Luhansk.
Russian forces have reportedly suffered significant losses.
The attack was reportedly carried out using American ATACMS missiles.
“The enemy executed a massive strike on Luhansk. Preliminary data suggests that the …
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Fourth missile strike in two weeks hits Luhansk, targeting Russian military installations
For the fourth time in the past two weeks, long-range missiles have reportedly hit Luhansk, putting Russian military installations near the local airfield at risk.
On June 7, up to ten explosions were heard in the temporarily occupied city of Luhansk. Videos from the scene show flashes several meters above the ground. Representatives of the occupation administration claimed an ATACMS attack and stated that all missiles were allegedly intercepted by air defence forces, as reported by Russian …
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Ukrainian warplanes strike Russian command center in Luhansk
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Ukrainian forces hit a Russian military group's control centre in the temporarily occupied region of Luhansk Oblast, said the Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk, in a Telegram post. Explosions were heard on April 13 in the city, now held by Russian forces, followed by thick black smoke rising over Luhansk. Local Telegram channels reported an incident near a machine-building plant.
The Russian-installed governate of Luhansk, Leonid Pasechnik, confirmed that this facility was indeed …
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Explosions reported in Russian-occupied Luhansk amid claims of Ukrainian missile strike
Explosions were heard in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Luhansk, with reports of several missile strikes. Rodion Miroshnik, ambassador-at-large of the Russian Foreign Ministry outlined the events on Telegram.
"Two impacts were heard in Luhansk. Most likely a missile. Near the city's bus station. We await official information," Miroshnik wrote.
Meanwhile, Russian state media agency TASS maintains that Russian security forces already know what was "used" in the city. According to the …
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Russia-appointed mayor of Luhansk mysteriously disappears
Russia-appointed mayor of Luhansk Manolis Pilavov has mysteriously disappeared. He was appointed mayor in 2014. The residents of Luhansk have not been notified of any changes in the city administration. However, the information about the disappearance of the "mayor" appeared on social networks on November 11. "Where did Manolis go? He has been the "head" of the city since December 2, 2014," the local social network users asked. On the website of the Luhansk city administration, Yana …
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Former head of Luhansk People’s Republic militia killed in car explosion
"In the temporarily occupied city of Luhansk on Wednesday morning, November 8, the so-called former head of the 'people's militia of Luhansk People’s Republic' Mikhail Filiponeko was killed," reports the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
"He was involved in the organization of prisons in the occupied territories of Luhansk region, where prisoners of war and civilian hostages were subjected to inhuman torture," added the intelligence directorate in a statement on …
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Ukrainian Armed Forces strike Russian airfields in occupied Luhansk and Berdyansk
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have struck helicopters and equipment belonging to Russian troops at airfields near the Russian-occupied cities of Berdyansk and Luhansk. The Ukrainian Forces Strategic Communications Center reported that the operation was carried out successfully on the night of Tuesday, 17 October. Later, the Ukrainian General Staff stated that the strikes had destroyed two helicopters on landing pads and an ammunition depot.
Later the press service of the Ukrainian Special …
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Kyiv: Putin has ordered Russian troops to fully capture Donetsk and Luhansk regions by March
Russian president Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian troops to capture the territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions by March, said the representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry Andriy Chernyak.
According tot him, there are signs that Russia is preparing for a new attempt at a massive offensive to capture the east of Ukraine.
"We are seeing that the Russian-occupation troops are redeploying additional assault groups, units, weapons and military …