Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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NATO may intercept Russian missiles over Ukraine to protect Poland, says ex-defense minister
NATO allies could potentially shoot down Russian missiles flying towards Poland over Ukrainian airspace, the former Polish National Defense Minister and security expert Janusz Onyszkiewicz told Ukrinform.
According to Onyszkiewicz, NATO is currently unable to extend its security umbrella over western Ukraine.
"However, it’s both possible and necessary to arrange that missiles threatening Polish airspace can be intercepted by Poland's air defense systems from our country. This would require …
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Welt: Ukraine withdrew from the negotiation process with Russia in 2022 due to Russia's new demands
Ukraine halted peace negotiations with Russia in 2022 after the latter introduced new demands. These included recognizing Russian as a second official language in Ukraine, lifting mutual sanctions, and ending litigation in international courts, Welt reports, citing sources. Until then, the parties had nearly reached an agreement on most of the treaty's provisions.
The German newspaper Welt claims to have a complete copy of the peace agreement proposed in Istanbul and has published one page …
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Ukrainian drones attack Russia’s Krasnodar region
Russia's air defence system repelled a drone attack in the Krasnodar region overnight into Saturday, April 27, according to the region's Governor Veniamin Kondratyev. He stated that "more than ten drones" had been intercepted in several districts, targeting oil refineries and infrastructure facilities. There were no casualties or significant damage, and emergency services continue to extinguish fires caused by the falling drones, the governor assured.
The head of the Slavyansky district in …
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Kyiv: Ukrainian forces hold majority of Ocheretyne and Soloviove amid heavy fighting in Donetsk region
Ukrainian forces maintain control over two-thirds of the villages of Ocheretyne and Soloviovein the Donetsk region, said Nazar Voloshin, spokesperson for the Joint Forces Operation, during a news broadcast on Saturday, April 27.
Voloshin reported that to breach the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense along the Novobakhmutivka – Ocheretyne front, Russian forces have deployed additional reserves, including the 55th Motor Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces.
"Currently, we control two-thirds …
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Hundreds trapped as fighting escalates in Ocheretyne, Donetsk region
Fighting has erupted in the settlement of Ocheretyne in the Donetsk region. Hundreds of residents remain trapped, as evacuation has been rendered impossible. The head of the local military administration, Nikolai Kovalenko, elaborated on the situation in comments to the public broadcaster Suspilne.
According to Kovalenko, residents were regularly being evacuated from the village before the situation intensified, despite some refusing to leave their homes. "Those who agreed were evacuated. …
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Russian forces ramp up assaults in Donetsk region as Ukrainian troops defend key positions
Russian troops continue to apply pressure on the positions of Ukrainian militayt at the front, with the Donetsk region being a particularly hot zone. Rodion Kudryashov, the deputy commander of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, provided details on the Russian tactics.
According to Kudryashov, the Russians have shifted to systematic pressure near the settlement of Chasiv Yar as well as in the direction of Pokrovsk. Similar tactics were also observed in the area around Bakhmut.
The Russian Armed …
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Ukrainian drones strike oil depots in Russia's Smolensk region
Ukrainian drones have struck two oil depots in the Smolensk region of Russia overnight into Wednesday, according to a report by Interfax-Ukraine, citing an informed source.
"During the night, Rosneft lost two fuel storage and transfer sites in Yartsevo and Razdoryovo in the Smolensk region of Russia," the source said.
It is claimed that the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) orchestrated the strikes.
"These depots contained 26 thousand cubic meters of Russian fuel. Following powerful …
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to announce largest Ukrainian military aid during Poland visit
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, will announce the largest military aid package for Ukraine to date during his visit to Poland on April 23, according to the British government's website.
It is reported that Sunak intends to reveal an increase in military support for Ukraine of £500 million ($617 million). The additional funding will be utilized for the speedy delivery of critical ammunition, air defense equipment, drones, and engineering support.
The record-breaking …
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Former Commander of the Polish Ground Forces: American weapons are likely already on their way to Ukraine
The US House of Representatives has begun the process of approving a new aid package for Ukraine, with the delivery of support already underway. Ukrinform reports, citing comments by military expert Waldemar Skrzypczak, former commander of the Polish Land Forces and former deputy minister of national defense, the first shipments of weapons are being sent to Ukraine following the House's decision.
The expert believes that although the details of these deliveries are not known, the aid is …
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Ukrainian missile strike targets Sevastopol, hits rescue vessel and possibly a landing ship
Ukraine has launched a missile strike on a Russian military port in the occupied city of Sevastopol. On the morning of Sunday, April 21, residents of Sevastopol were jolted awake by the sounds of air-raid sirens and explosions, as the port was targeted.
Around 9 am local time, social media in Sevastopol was flooded with messages from alarmed residents reporting loud explosions. Coinciding with these reports was the news of the emergency closure of the Kerch Bridge.
Mikhail Razvozhayev, the …