Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russia expands construction at five solid-fuel rocket facilities
Russia is ramping up construction at five sites dedicated to the production of solid-fuel rocket engines, according to recent satellite images. These photos may signal Kremlin's plans to significantly boost its missile production, reports the news outlet Agentstvo.
Fabian Hinz, a researcher at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), examined the production sites through satellite imagery where the Soviet Union once manufactured solid-fuel rocket engines. These sites are …
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Traces of banned tear gas found in Ukraine combat zone, OPCW reports
Experts from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) have found traces of tear gas in samples taken from trenches in the combat zone in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Traces of the gas, known as CS (chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile or "Lilac" gas), which is banned for use in warfare, were detected in all three samples obtained near the village of Ilyinka and provided by the Ukrainian side. The samples included both a grenade found in the trench and the soil, according to …
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Japan intensifies sanctions on Russia and unveils new aid package for Ukraine
In a significant diplomatic move, Japan has announced a ramp-up of sanctions against Russia and unveiled a fresh assistance package for Ukraine. This move marks a continuation of Japan’s staunch support for Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion. As Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya met with his Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Sybiha in Kyiv, they discussed tightening sanctions on Russia. “We have agreed to increase the sanctions pressure on the aggressor state. Since the invasion …
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Unyielding waves: Russian forces reinforce frontlines amid heavy losses on Kupyansk front
In a recent broadcast on Espreso.TV, Major Nadezhda Zamryha, the head of communications for the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Roman the Great, reported that the Russian armed forces are continuously reinforcing their frontline positions with new reserves. According to Zamryha, despite the massive casualties suffered by Russian troops on the battlefield, they still have a steady pool of personnel to draw from.
"The enemy is persistently bringing in reinforcements to the …
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Ukraine launches first strike on Russian soil with US-made ATACMS missiles
Ukraine has launched a daring strike on Russian soil using American-made ATACMS missiles for the first time, reported the news outlet RBC-Ukraine citing an anonymous source within Ukraine's Defense Forces. This reports was further supported by Yuriy Butusov, editor-in-chief of Ukrainian online outlet "Censor.net, also citing anonymous sources.
According to "RBC-Ukraine," the strike targeted a military facility near the city of Karachev in Russia's Bryansk region, a mere 130 kilometers from the …
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Ukrainian Forces hold strong on Kursk front amid Russian setbacks and propaganda silence
In a recent statement, Colonel Vadim Mysnik remarked that even Russian propagandists have fallen silent about any successes on the Kursk front, where Ukrainian Forces continue to repel Russian infantry assaults.
Adverse weather in the Kursk region has limited the use of enemy FPV drones and reconnaissance vehicles. Nonetheless, the Russians persist in launching assaults against the Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, but the Ukrainian Forces manage to hold them back while inflicting …
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Germany to supply Ukraine with AI-powered kamikaze drones resistant to electronic warfare
Germany is set to deliver innovative AI-powered Helsing combat drones, known in professional circles as "Mini-Taurus", to Ukraine, reports BILD. This follows a contract sealed between Ukraine's Ministry of Defense and the German company Helsing in September 2024, for the delivery of 4,000 strike drones. Mass deliveries are scheduled to commence in December, with several hundred drones expected each month. These high-tech machines boast a range four times greater than Ukrainian kamikaze drones. …
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Germany's Vice Chancellor promises TAURUS missiles to Ukraine amid U.S. policy shift on long-range weapons
Germany's Economics and Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck has pledged to supply Ukraine with long-range TAURUS cruise missiles if elected as the head of the German government. In an interview with ARD, the "Alliance 90/The Greens" candidate expressed his intention to reconsider incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz's decision against delivering TAURUS missiles to Kyiv.
A similar campaign promise was previously made by Friedrich Merz, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) contender for Chancellor, who …
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Germany to deliver HX-2 Karma drones and precision munitions to Ukraine in December 2024
In a significant ramp-up of support, Germany will deliver 4,000 precision-guided munitions to Ukraine, said German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in comments to Bild.
These munitions are the HX-2 Karma drones, manufactured by European defense company Helsing. Designed for precision strikes in complex combat scenarios, the HX-2 Karma is a next-generation loitering munition.
Helsing claims that the drones are equipped with cutting-edge technology, including navigation systems that function …
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Kremlin warns of escalation as US authorizes long-range missile strikes into Russia
In a move generating sharp international reactions, the United States has reportedly authorized Ukraine to conduct long-range ATACMS missile strikes into Russian territory. According to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, this decision spearheads a "new level of tension" in the ongoing conflict. Peskov's remarks, broadcasted through by RIA Novosti, highlight that Moscow's stance on American long-range missiles striking inside Russia was firmly stated by President Vladimir Putin back in …