Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian drone strike military and industrial sites across Russia
In the early hours of July 5, Ukrainian drones struck targets in the Voronezh and Saratov regions as well as in Chuvashia, according to regional authorities and Ukrainian military intelligence. Roman Busargin, the governor of the Saratov region, reported that the strikes hit Saratov and Engels, damaging residential buildings. Astra, citing local residents, reported that the target of the attack was a military airfield in Engels.
Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of …
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Ukrainian Forces strike Russian 8th Army command center for second time in a week
Ukrainian military has once again targeted the command center of Russia's 8th Combined Arms Army with a precision strike on July 3, marking the second attack on this facility within a week.
Additionally, the Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully hit the command post of Russia's 20th Motorized Rifle Division in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region, reported the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
While enemy losses are still being assessed, Ukraine’s General Staff has noted that …
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Zelensky and Trump discuss air defense and joint drone production amid tensions with Russia
In a pivotal conversation on Friday, July 4, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in what he described as a "very important and useful" dialogue with U.S. President Donald Trump. The Presidents discussed Russian aerial strikes, drone production, and investment opportunities. Zelensky stated, "Today, we addressed the situation: Russian aerial assaults and the broader scenario on the front lines. President Trump is well-informed, and I appreciate this attention to Ukraine. We discussed …
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Zelensky blames Putin-Trump call for massive Russian airstrike on Ukraine
Following a conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian forces launched a massive airstrike on Ukraine, with Kyiv as the primary target. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the attack as one of the most significant and cynical since the full-scale war began, closely timed with media coverage of the call.
In a series of overnight assaults on June 3rd and 4th, Russia launched 550 targets across Ukraine, many of which were …
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Ukraine strikes key Russian plant producing Shahed UAV warheads
Units from Ukraine's Armed Forces' Drone Systems struck the JSC "Federal Scientific and Production Center Research Institute of Applied Chemistry" in Russia's Moscow region on July 4, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The facility produces thermobaric warheads for Shahed-type UAVs and is deemed a critical part of Russia's military aggression towards Ukraine.
"The target was successfully hit. A fire and heavy smoke were observed at the location," the General Staff …
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Ukrainian missile strike on Donetsk kills Russian 8th Army commander
Colonel Ruslan Goryachkin, the commander of Russia's 8th Combined Arms Army, was killed in a Ukrainian missile strike using Storm Shadow missiles in Donetsk.
The precise hit on the Russian unit's headquarters occurred on the evening of June 30. The death of the high-ranking officer was reported by Ukrainian soldier and blogger Anatolii Shtefan (Shtirlitz).
Storm Shadow cruise missiles were launched toward Crimea, Donetsk, and Russia's Rostov region. The headquarters of the 8th Combined Arms …
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Ukraine launches missile attack against Crimea, Donetsk and Rostov
Ukraine has reportedly launched a missile attack on Crimea and Donetsk, with several missiles reportedly heading towards Novoshakhtinsk in Russia's Rostov region. A missile strike threat has been declared near Akhtubinsk, close to the Kapustin Yar military base.
Russian Telegram channel "Incident Sevastopol" reports that approximately nine Ukrainian fighter jets launched cruise missiles. Footage of the launches has been captured in the Kherson region. The Russian channel 13 TACTICAL noted that …
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UN report reveals Russia's premeditated attack on Olenivka prison, debunking Ukrainian HIMARS claims
In a stunning revelation, a United Nations expert group has issued a report based on an internal analysis concluding that Russia orchestrated and executed the attack on Olenivka prison. This damning finding identifies the Kremlin's deliberate targeting of Olenivka Correctional Colony No. 120 in Volnovakha on the night of July 28 to 29, 2022. The atrocity left more than 50 Ukrainian prisoners of war dead and around 130 injured, reported Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets on his Telegram channel. …
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Ukrainian Forces Advance in Sumy region, stabilize eastern front amid intense Russian pressure
In a significant development on the Eastern Front, Ukrainian forces have reportedly advanced near the border village of Alekseevka, pushing Russian troops further away from the city of Sumy, reported Ukraine's General Staff. The Ukrainian Command also confirmed the liberation of the village of Andriivka.
Ukrainian officials noted that along the Sumy region's frontline — from Yunakivka to Yablunivka, Novomykolyivka, Oleksiivka, and Kondrativka — Russian forces have been halted, thus stabilizing …
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Germany and Ukraine strengthen defense collaboration to counter Russian threats
Germany and Ukraine are planning to bolster their cooperation in the defense sector, according to Johann Wadephul, Germany's Foreign Minister, during a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Sybiha in Kyiv on Monday, June 30. This marks a "logical continuation" of Germany’s military assistance to Kyiv. According to Wadephul, both countries can benefit from defense cooperation. Germany stands to gain from a wide array of ideas and expertise from the Ukrainians in defense matters.
As part …