Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian drone strikes hit Novorossiysk
In the early hours of May 3, the city of Novorossiysk was hit by a Ukrainian drone attack, resulting in damage to three residential buildings. According to the Governor of the Krasnodar Region, Veniamin Kondratiev, four individuals were injured, including two children.
Debris from the drones fell on a grain terminal within Novorossiysk, causing minor damage to three storage tanks and igniting a fire. Drone incidents were also reported in the town of Taman, and the villages of Yurovka and …
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Russia escalates offensive on Lyman-Kupyansk front
Russian forces have ramped up their offensive capability on the Lyman-Kupiansk front, making a concerted effort to breach Ukrainian defenses amid favorable weather conditions. Some gains have been noted.
This update comes from Major Dmytro Kozhubenko, an officer of the planning section of the National Guard's "Rubezh" brigade, in an interview with Espreso.
"The 'Rubezh' brigade is holding its current position, maintaining defense on the Lyman direction. This accounts for significant pressure …
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Ukrainian drones strike Russian military facilities in Stavropol Krai
Ukraine's military intelligence conducted a drone strike on a pivotal Russian military facility, according to reports from Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR). The operation targeted a site of paramount importance: space reconnaissance facilities operated by Russian forces in the Stavropol Krai region. The aerial attack was executed on Military Unit No. 33443 "Zvezda," stationed in the village of Moskovskoye, Stavropol Krai, as reported by Ukrinform citing internal sources.
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Ukraine’s Defense Procurement Agency significantly expands ground robotics contracts
As reported by the Ukrainian news outlet Militarnyi, mobile teams of the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) are currently hitting the road to evaluate technological processes, production quality, and capacity at private enterprises under contract. Serhiy Prolubshchikov, the head of DPA's Ground Equipment Office, announced that this year the agency has already contracted approximately 8,000 ground robotic systems.
Prolubshchikov emphasized the particular focus on smaller producers whose …
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Russia amasses troops near Chasiv Yar as Ukraine monitors potential offensive movements
Russian forces are reportedly amassing troops near Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region, with Ukrainian Armed Forces observing nighttime movements of equipment and ammunition by the Russian military.
Dmytro Zaporozhets, spokesperson for the Operational Tactical Group "Luhansk," told the news outlet "We are Ukraine" that the Russian strategy is to focus on sheer troop numbers. "We're trying to disrupt their supply lines to prevent the accumulation of ammo. The level of training of these troops is …
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U.S. shifts strategy: White House steps back from mediating Ukraine peace talks
In a policy shift, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce has declared that Washington will no longer serve as the mediator in peace negotiations regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This strategic decision, announced in the early hours of May 2, calls for the conflicting sides to bring forth tangible peace proposals. "Our approach to this issue is changing—we're stepping back from the mediating role. Now, the onus is on Ukraine and Russia to deliver concrete concepts to end the conflict," …
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Ukrainian drone attacks target defense plant and military facilities in Russia
In a surprising escalation, an attack was reported on a defense plant in Murom, Vladimir Oblast, Russia, operated by Rostec. The incident resulted in a warehouse and a checkpoint being burned to the ground. Explosions were heard during the night of April 30 at the "Murom Instrument-Making Plant," part of Rostec, prompting locals to report seeing UAVs flying over the city. Following the explosions, a massive fire engulfed a finished goods warehouse and the facility's checkpoint, forcing …
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Kyiv develops contingency plan amid stalled U.S.-brokered peace talks with Russia
Kyiv is reportedly preparing a contingency "Plan B" should U.S. President Donald Trump's peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia fail to materialize, reports Bild.
For the past four months, Ukraine has been enduring the conflict with Russia without new supplies from the U.S., relying only on previously promised arms. In response, Kyiv has intensified efforts to bolster its defense industry. A notable increase in the production of kamikaze drones has been observed, significantly impacting …
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Kyiv: Ukrainian Intelligence behind assassination of Russian General Yaroslav Moskalik
Ukrainian intelligence services are alleged to have orchestrated the assassination of Yaroslav Moskalik, a deputy chief in the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Federation.
In an interview with Ukrainska Pravda, Roman Kostenko, Secretary of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence, emphasized the significance of this operation.
Kostenko stated, "I'm satisfied; this is a commendable job by our intelligence agencies. Even if we …
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Ukrainian drones strike Russian defense plant in Bryansk
In the early hours of April 28, a series of explosions rocked the Russian city of Bryansk, with air defense systems reportedly engaging for several hours. Fires broke out at sites targeted by unidentified drones, including one at the "Kremniy EL" radio electronics plant, which is involved in producing "Iskander" missile systems.
The drone attack was reported by Bryansk Region Governor Andrey Bogomaz on his Telegram channel.
Bogomaz first reported the drone attack at 1:49 a.m. on April 28. The …