Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian drones target sites near alleged Putin's palace in Gelendzhik
Overnight, Ukrainian drones targeted sites in the Gelendzhik region of Krasnodar Krai, Russia, according to regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev.
Kondratyev reported that all UAVs were neutralized by air defense forces.
"Debris from one drone damaged an unfinished building in the village of Krinitsa. In the town of Dzhanhot, a drone fell into a forested area; the ensuing fire has been extinguished. There are no preliminary reports of casualties. Emergency and special services are currently …
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Sweden grants approval for Ukraine to use Swedish-supplied weapons against targets in Russia
In response to a question from the editorial office of Hallandsposten, Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson said that Sweden allows Ukraine to conduct strikes using weapons supplied to it against targets in Russia.
"Ukraine is subjected to an unprovoked and illegal aggressive war by Russia. Under international law, Ukraine has the right to defend itself through military actions directed at the enemy’s territory, provided these actions comply with the laws of war. Sweden supports international …
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Ukraine sets new distance record with 1,520 km UAV strike on Russian territory
A Ukrainian UAV fell at a record distance from the front line, setting a new milestone. The drone crashed in the vicinity of the Russian city of Orsk, according to reports from ORSK.RU and Ural56.ru, citing sources. Orsk is 140 km further from the front line than Salavat in Bashkortostan, which previously held the record for the furthest drone strike from Ukrainian positions.
This marks the first time a Ukrainian drone has covered a distance of 1,520 kilometres.
ORSK.RU was the first to …
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Der Spiegel: Baltic states and Poland ready to intervene in Ukraine if Russia gains ground
According to German magazine Der Spiegel, Baltic states and Poland are prepared to send their troops to Ukraine if the Russian military achieves significant successes on the battlefield. The magazine references comments from deputies of the Baltic countries.
The potential for a strategic breakthrough by Russians in eastern Ukraine is high, attributed partly to the lack of robust support from Western countries. Sources from the publication note that Germany's inconsistent policies do not align …
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Olaf Scholz refuses to permit Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory with German-supplied weapons
Olaf Scholz does not plan to grant Ukraine permission to strike military targets on Russian territory using arms supplied by Germany.
During a public discussion celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Basic Law of Germany, Scholz said that there are currently "clear rules for weapons deliveries that we have already implemented" between Berlin and Kyiv. "And they work. At least, I believe they do," said the chancellor.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, in an interview published in The …
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Zelensky warns of another imminent Russian offensive near Kharkiv
In a video address to world leaders on 26 May, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russian Armed Forces are planning an offensive 90 kilometres from Kharkiv.
The Russian Armed Forces are assembling a new group of troops near the border with Ukraine, preparing for an offensive 90 kilometres northwest of Kharkiv, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in his address to global leaders.
The Ukrainian President shared a video shot at a Kharkiv printing house, recently destroyed by …
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Military commander claims Ukrainian Forces ready to strike Russian bases used for attacking Kharkiv, but international restrictions remain
Ukrainian Forces are capable of striking Russian bases, which the Russians use to relentlessly shell Kharkiv. However, the main issue lies in the current prohibition by Kyiv's partners, including the US, against attacking Russian territory with a range of firepower, said in an interview with TSN by Yuriy Fedorenko, commander of the Achilles battalion of strike drone aviation systems of the 92nd Brigade.
“Thus, we do not have the capability to destroy the enemy in areas where they are …
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Ukrainian military: Russian offensive in Kharkiv region stalled near Lyptsi
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have halted the threat of a breakthrough by Russian troops in the Strilecha — Hlyboke sector of the Kharkiv region, reported Nazar Voloshyn, spokesperson for the operational-strategic military group Khortytsia, on 26 May during a national news broadcast.
Ukraine's Defence Forces are steadily displacing enemy units from their positions. Systematic efforts to push out the Russians are ongoing. "The Ukrainian Armed Forces managed to occupy most of the defensive lines in …
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FSB initiates major purge within Russian Defense Ministry: top brass under arrest amidst Ukraine conflict fallout
Arrests of senior Russian generals are just beginning, all with the Kremlin's consent, reported Russian publication The Moscow Times, citing five anonymous sources.
The journalists spoke with two government officials, two sources close to the Kremlin, and an informed source within the Ministry of Defense. All five agreed that the ongoing wave of arrests aims for the security agencies to pin the blame for failures in Ukraine on the military and gain control of defense expenditure.
“There’s a …
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Explosions in Belgorod cause fires and significant damage
Explosions were heard in the Russian city of Belgorod on the evening of Saturday, May 25, amidst daytime attacks on Kharkiv.
Russian social media reports claim multiple buildings in the city have been damaged following an attack.
Numerous videos of fires post-explosions have been recorded by local residents. These reports come from pro-government Telegram channels.
Russian social media claims the damage in the city include a residential building on Yesenin Street and school building No. 43. …