Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russian forces gear up for renewed offensive on Kherson
Russian forces are preparing to launch offensive operations in southern Ukraine, aiming, among other objectives, to retake control of Kherson, reports RBC-Ukraine, citing anonymous sources within the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It is noted that the readiness to advance into the right bank area of Kherson Oblast by Russian troops surpasses that in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
The sources claim that a decision to advance on Kherson has already been made, with the operation being supervised by Russian …
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Ukrainian Forces dismiss encirclement claims amid intense Russian assaults in Vremivka direction
According to analysts, Russian Armed Forces advanced on the Vremivka direction, posing a potential encirclement threat to Ukrainian forces. However, military officials have dismissed such claims, stating that they are actively neutralizing enemy forces and equipment.
The current situation in the Vremivka direction remains challenging. For several consecutive days, Russian forces have conducted over 40 assaults per day. Yet, the possibility of Ukrainian troops being encircled is currently …
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Trump's push for Ukraine ceasefire hits Moscow roadblock: peace plans face uncertain path
President-elect Donald Trump has made the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine a top priority. However, Moscow remains hesitant, signaling no "real impulses" towards negotiation. Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, indicated that there are currently no substantial reasons to organize a meeting between Putin and Trump.
"There have been no real impulses so far," Peskov responded when asked about the possibility of a meeting before Trump's inauguration.
Yet, Putin has …
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Drones and missiles hit Russia's largest training ground in Rostov, causing damage and fire
In a significant development near Rostov, drones have reportedly struck Russia's largest training ground, Kadamovsky, causing notable damage.
At least four UAVs hit the military training area in the settlement of Persiyanovsky, close to Novocherkassk in the Rostov region. The missile-drone attack took place this past Sunday, December 22, impacting the largest military training ground of the Russian Armed Forces, Kadamovsky, reported by Telegram channel ASTRA.
Following the drone strikes, …
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North Korea faces heavy losses in Ukraine war, plans to deploy more troops to support Russia
North Korea is estimated to have lost approximately 1,100 personnel during combat operations supporting Russia against Ukraine, Yonhap News Agency reports, citing South Korean Intelligence .
The North Korean government appears to be preparing to deploy additional troops to Russia. A comprehensive assessment of the intelligence data indicates that North Korea is gearing up for troop rotation or reinforcement, officials from South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) stated.
The JCS also noted …
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Drone attack sparks massive explosion at Russian ammunition depot near Novocherkassk
Residents of Rostov region witnessed an enormous mushroom cloud rising hundreds of meters after the initial blast.Videos of explosions lighting up the night sky in Russia’s Rostov Region have been published by local Telegram channels .
The "Emergency Rostov" channel indicated the explosion occurred on Selsmash Avenue located in the eastern part of Rostov-on-Don, while the "This is Rostov news" channel shared multiple videos capturing the ominous sound of drones approaching followed by blasts. …
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Poland prepared to defend airspace against Russian missile threats, states Defense Minister
Poland's Defense Minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, announced that Warsaw is prepared to intercept Russian missiles deemed a direct threat to the country's territory. In an interview with “Voice of America,” he noted that no such incident has occurred thus far.
"If our airspace is breached, the missile or drone will be shot down. We will act if it is physically possible to do so... However, the situation changes when it comes to intercepting targets over Ukrainian airspace. There is no NATO …
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Ukrainian Forces thwart Russian attempts to cross Dnipro river near Kherson
Russian forces attempted to cross the Dnipro river in Ukraine's Kherson region, aiming to establish a new bridgehead for further advancement. Russian units in this sector are actively trying to bridge the river, seeking to break defenses and hold the western bank. Hromadske reports, citing South Defense Forces spokesperson Vladyslav Voloshyn, recent events have included heavy artillery shelling and attempts to send sabotage-intelligence groups (DRG) across.
Even Russian military experts admit …
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North Korea allegedly delivers KN-15 missile systems to Russia
A train transporting North Korean military equipment to Russia was recently spotted in the Tyumen region of Russia, including missile installations resembling the Pukguksong-2 (KN-15). Besides howitzers and multiple rocket launch systems, there were installations that looked like the Pukguksong-2 (KN-15).
After nearly three years of conflict with Ukraine, Russia has significantly depleted its resources and now requires assistance from North Korea in terms of artillery and ammunition. …
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Massive drone attack targets Russian oil depot in Oryol
In the Russian city of Orel, December 22nd's night was tumultuous, according to reports from the Telegram channel "Gorod Orel." Locals report seeing "bright flashes in the sky on the outskirts of Orel," tallying about 30 "dull explosions."
Orel Region Governor Andrey Klychkov reported a massive UAV attack that ignited a fuel infrastructure site in the settlement of Stalnoy Kon, urging residents to stay calm. There were no reported casualties or injuries.
Subsequently, Klychkov updated that …
