Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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UK announces unprecedented military aid package for Ukraine with 100,000 drones and enhanced training support
The United Kingdom has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine. The Ukrainian Defense Minister, Rustem Umerov, described the package as unprecedented in size. This aid will be crucial in saving lives and bolstering the Ukrainian military, according to a post by the Ministry of Defense on Telegram.
As part of this aid package, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive 100,000 drones by the end of 2025. This number is ten times greater than last year’s support. Investment in drone …
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Moldovan PM warns Russia could deploy 10,000 troops to Transnistria
Moscow aims to deploy 10,000 troops in the self-proclaimed Transnistria region, which borders Ukraine’s Odessa Oblast, by establishing a pro-Russian government in Moldova, Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean told the Financial Times.
According to Recean, Russia is meddling in the upcoming parliamentary elections in Moldova scheduled for September, hoping that a friendlier government will permit a larger Russian military presence in Transnistria. He stated that Moscow is making “tremendous …
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Turkish Foreign Minister confirms future Zelensky-Putin meeting
The Turkish Foreign Minister announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin will eventually have to face each other at the negotiation table. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan revealed that both Ukrainian and Russian delegations have reached an understanding for another round of talks, although a specific date has not yet been set. According to Fidan, the war in Ukraine has taken on a global dimension as other nations align with either Ukraine or …
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Poland's military support to Ukraine nears €5 billion
In a critical moment, Poland stepped up with key military assistance for Ukraine, although it might not top the donor list. Warsaw calculates it has already extended nearly €5 billion in aid, as disclosed by the head of the National Security Bureau of Poland, Dariusz Lukowski, in an interview with Rzeczpospolita.
“Our estimates indicate that we have provided support to Ukraine, including military aid, amounting to almost 5 billion euros,” Lukowski highlighted.
While Lukowski admitted that …
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Ukraine claims successful strike on Crimean Bridge, Russia denies damage
Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Russian Federation's President, confirmed that Ukraine's Security Service indeed struck the Crimea Bridge. However, Peskov assured that the illegally structure remains unharmed and operational. Describing the bridge as civilian infrastructure, he stated that Ukrainian forces targeted it, reports the Russian news agency RIA Novosti.
Addressing media on June 4, Peskov mentioned explosions near the bridge's pillars a day and a half prior, suggesting the "Kyiv …
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Massive fire erupts at Yaroslavl’s Avtodiesel plant: key Russian manufacturer of military engines
In the early hours of June 4, a significant fire broke out at the Avtodiesel (YAMZ) engine plant in Yaroslavl, where diesel engines are produced, including those for the intercontinental RS-12M "Topol" and RS-24 "Yars" systems.
According to official reports, the blaze started in one of the production bays during testing of a 12-cylinder engine. The emergency call was received by the regional branch of the Ministry of Emergency Situations at 2:03 a.m. By 3:17 a.m., the fire had engulfed an area …
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Ukraine uses advanced Western bombs for precision strikes against Russia
In an interview with Ukrainska Pravda, Colonel Yuri Ignat, Head of the Communications Department of the Ukrainian Air Force, revealed how Ukraine's military has been responding to Russian attacks with advanced Western-made guided bombs, known for their pinpoint accuracy.
As the battle intensifies, Russia has concentrated its strikes, particularly on the Sumy region, using their KABs (Guided Aircraft Bomb) that are capable of reaching 20-25 kilometers into the Ukrainain territory. Although …
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Russia strikes Sumy with rocket artillery
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported a deliberate strike on the city of Sumy by Russian forces using rocket artillery, marking a troubling intensification of aggression in the region.
According to Zelensky, who made the announcement on his official Telegram channel, the Russian attack hit civilian areas indiscriminately. The President described it as a "conscious strike on civilians" and confirmed that rescue operations are ongoing. At present, authorities have reported numerous …
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Ukrainian Security Service strikes Crimean Bridge
Ukraine's Security Service reportedly targeted the Crimea Bridge, according to a press release.
"The operation spanned several months. SBU agents managed to plant explosives on the supports of this illegal structure. Early this morning, at 4:44 AM, the initial explosive device was detonated without civilian casualties," the statement reads. Officials noted that the underwater supports are severely damaged at their base – aided by the equivalent of 1,100 kg of TNT, pushing the bridge into a …
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Key suspect and drivers wanted in Russia amidst 'Spider Web' drone attack investigation
The owner of four trucks from the Chelyabinsk region, used to launch drones in the Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ryazan, and Ivanovo regions, has been declared wanted. The administration of the city of Ust-Kut in the Irkutsk region initially published, then deleted, a warrant for 37-year-old Artem Timofeev. The warrant included two possible birth dates and the name of another man born in Donetsk, who never resided in the Chelyabinsk region.
According to documents analyzed by The Insider, the photo was of …