Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Zelensky rejects Putin's May 9 ceasefire, proposes 30-day truce instead
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has turned down Russian leader Vladimir Putin's proposal for a three-day "ceasefire" on May 9, advocating instead for a 30-day cessation of hostilities. According to Ukrinform, Zelensky made this clear during a press briefing, emphasizing his reluctance to engage in "short-term ceasefires" suggested by Putin. He argued that a 30-day model is the most viable as it is impractical to negotiate within just a few days.
The Ukrainian President clarified, " …
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UK transfers all AS-90 self-propelled artillery systems to Ukraine's Armed Forces
The British military has officially transferred all of its AS-90 self-propelled artillery systems to Ukraine's armed forces, concluding the British Army’s use of the equipment. The last firing of these 155mm artillery systems occurred in May 2024. Initially, it was planned to phase them out closer to 2030 to ensure a seamless transition without significant gaps in military capabilities. Nonetheless, the AS-90 units were decommissioned ahead of schedule, replaced temporarily with 14 Swedish …
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U.S. greenlights $310.5 million F-16 equipment deal for Ukraine
The U.S. has announced plans to sell F-16 fighter jet equipment and services to Ukraine. The State Department-approved package includes potential transfer of the jets themselves, upgrades and refurbishments, training for Ukrainian military personnel, provision of spare parts, maintenance equipment, software, technical documentation, and other logistical support.
According to U.S. officials, this package is designed to bolster Ukraine's defenses against current and future threats. It aims to …
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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.
This …
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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 …