Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Iran to supply Russia with Fath 360 ballistic missiles
Iran is reportedly preparing to supply Russia with Fath 360 short-range tactical ballistic missiles, with the systems expected to be dispatched soon. This anticipated development marks a significant escalation in military cooperation between the two nations, Army Recognition reports.
Western intelligence indicates that Iran has already provided the Russian military with thousands of drones, including "Shahed" loitering munitions and artillery shells. The potential supply of Fath 360 tactical …
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Ukraine calls for 30-day ceasefire amidst international diplomatic efforts, Russia dismisses proposal
Ukraine is ready for a complete ceasefire lasting 30 days, starting Monday, May 12, announced Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, adding that the agreed position between the EU countries and Ukraine had been discussed with the U.S. President, Donald Trump. The Foreign Minister released a photo featuring the leaders of France, Germany, Poland, and Ukraine during a phone call with President Trump about a coordinated ceasefire plan. Sybiha stated that following the meeting of the "coalition …
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UK announces largest sanctions ever against Russia's 'shadow fleet'
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to impose punitive measures on about 100 ships from Russia's so-called "shadow fleet," used to circumvent Western sanctions and the oil embargo. This announcement, outlined on the British government's website on Friday, May 9, underscores the UK's commitment to ramping up pressure on Russia.
These measures are described by London as "the most extensive sanctions package in history." Starmer is expected to unveil the new sanctions at a summit …
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Ukrainian regions endure attacks despite Putin's ceasefire declaration
Several regional authorities in Ukraine have reported continued Russian strikes and attacks on the night of Thursday, May 9, despite the three-day "ceasefire" announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The head of the Dnipropetrovsk Military Administration, Serhiy Lysak, stated that Russian forces attacked with drones and shelled the Nikopol, Pokrovska, Krasnohorivka, Mirova, and Marhanets communities. An 83-year-old local resident was injured, and two private homes were damaged.
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Russian forces in Syria face sabotage: Moscow urgently appeals to new Syrian leadership
Russian military forces in Syria find themselves becoming victims of sabotage. As a result, Russia has reached out to Syria with an urgent appeal for immediate measures to put an end to this crisis, reports Defense Express citing unnamed sources. Despite the fall of President Bashar Assad and the subsequent change in leadership, Russia maintains a strong military presence at the Khmeimim Airbase and shows no intention of withdrawing. However, the situation remains unstable, as unknown …
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Intensifying clashes: Ukrainian Forces reportedly gain ground in Kursk region
Ukrainian forces are actively engaging in battles around the Tetkino railway station in the Kursk region, with the conflict intensifying daily. Recent reports from pro-Russian sources claim that Russian troops fended off Ukrainian attacks near Noviy Put and Volfino.
However, analysts from the Institute for the Study of War, while examining the unfolding events in Kursk, observed escalating clashes.
Russian military bloggers are currently reporting combat activity near the Tetkino railway …
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Ukraine launches massive overnight drone attack on key Russian military sites
Ukrainian drones attacked several key Russian military sites overnight on May 7, including critical defense industry plants in Saransk and Tula, as well as the airbase in Kubinka near Moscow, home to MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets, reported Andriy Kovalenko, chief of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation.
“In Russia, important military-industrial enterprises were attacked, while Moscow once again targeted civilian infrastructure in our cities, killing people,” Kovalenko stated.
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Russian forces gear up for major amphibious assault in Kherson region, says Ukrainian officer
Russian forces remain resolute in their plans to seize territories on the right bank of the Kherson region, including the regional center and parts of Mykolaiv. In an interview with Novini.LIVE, Yuriy Tkachuk, an officer of the "Omega" National Guard unit of Ukraine, revealed that the occupiers have already readied boats and vessels for a large-scale landing operation.
"We are seeing increased activity. The enemy is preparing for an amphibious operation, and hundreds of boats have been spotted, …
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Key Russian commander appointed by Putin killed in Ukraine
Ukrainian forces have killed Russian Colonel Abduzazid Shikhabidov, personally appointed by President Vladimir Putin to lead a key airborne division. Shikhabidov, commander of the 76th Guards Air Assault Division, was killed less than two months into his appointment, according to a report by Agentsvo.
His death was announced on May 6 by schools in Dagestan, where mourning activities have commenced. Widely known for his leadership in one of Russia's most renowned airborne divisions, Shikhabidov’ …
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EU prepared to boost Ukraine military aid if Trump's diplomacy with Putin falls short, says EU Defense Commissioner
In a significant move, European Union nations are positioned to ramp up their military aid to Ukraine, should President Donald Trump not successfully convince Vladimir Putin to swiftly end the conflict, according to EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius. To date, the EU and the U.S. have jointly provided Ukraine with military assistance totaling approximately €40 billion annually; however, Kubilius emphasizes the potential to utilize these funds more efficiently. This strategy could …