Contents tagged with War in Ukraine

  • Command shakeup: Lt. Gen. Alexander Sanchik takes helm of Russia's 'South' forces amid frontline Challenges

    In a development unfolding from Russia, Lieutenant General Alexander Sanchik has been named as the acting commander of the 'South' military group.

    This appointment follows the dismissal of General Gennady Anashkin, who had held the position since May 2024.

    According to Russia's news agency RBC, this decision aligns with a scheduled rotation. However, military correspondents suggest that the leadership change could stem from challenges on the Siversk front and Anashkin's reluctance to report …

  • Ukrainian Intelligence releases list of Western-made components used in North Korean missiles supplied to Russia

    Among the components found in North Korea's KN-23/KN-24 ballistic missiles—transferred to Russia for the war against Ukraine—were part manufactured overseas in 2023.

    According to the Ukrainian intelligence service's press release, Russia received over 100 KN-23/KN-24 missiles from North Korea. These weapons were reportedly first used in the war against Ukraine in late 2023.

    In addition to the missiles, Pyongyang sent Russian military specialists to handle the launch systems and reportedly …

  • Ukrainian Armed Forces to implement new recruitment units for streamlined volunteer enlistment

    The General Staff noted that this innovation will enable commanders to enhance the organization and management of volunteer recruitment events.

    The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has ordered every brigade commander to create an official recruitment unit, reports the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

    "The corresponding organizational directive sets the task of forming official recruitment units within combat military units. This innovation …

  • Europe considers troop deployment to Ukraine amid fears of Trump's return to power

    Europe has reopened discussions regarding the deployment of troops to Ukraine. According to a source, London and Paris are engaged in talks focusing on defense cooperation, with a specific emphasis on Ukraine. Both the UK and France are considering leading a foreign military contingent in Ukraine, driven by concerns over the implications of Donald Trump winning the upcoming US presidential election, reports the French newspaper Le Monde.

    Currently, discussions on the deployment of Western …

  • Russia’s Gazprombank cards blocked in 20 countries following U.S. sanctions

    Amid new sanctions, Gazprombank cards have become inoperative throughout twenty coungries. A major player in financing the conflict against Ukraine, Gazprombank has been severely impacted by U.S. sanctions, leading to a significant downturn in banking services outside of Russia. Following the initial halt of card services in Hungary, Turkey, and the UAE, a cascade of other countries has joined in. Currently, Gazprombank cards cannot be used for transactions in twenty countries.

    According to …

  • Russia intensifies offensive on Ukraine's Toretsk, civilians caught in crossfire

    In a recent broadcast on Suspilne, Anastasia Bobovnikova, spokesperson for the Operational-Tactical Group "Luhansk," detailed Russia's military movements. According to Bobovnikova, Russian forces are amassing resources in the Siversk and Kramatorsk directions, while launching aggressive offensives in the Toretsk area.

    "The enemy is advancing with incredible speed. They are heavily utilizing artillery, aviation, FPV drones, and mortars to strike the city of Toretsk," Bobovnikova emphasized. She …

  • Ukrainian Forces reclaim strategic village in Kharkiv region, capturing seven Russian soldiers

    Ukrainian forces have successfully reclaimed the strategic village of Kopanky in the Kharkiv region, capturing seven Russian soldiers. The operation was carried out by Ukraine's 3rd Assault Brigade, which managed not only to regain control but also to capture seven members of Russia's 1st Tank Army—most of whom were reportedly convicted criminals mobilized from correctional facilities or individuals under investigation for violent crimes and drug trafficking, reports the brigade's press service. …

  • UK expands sanctions on Russian 'Shadow Fleet' with 30 additional vessels

    The UK government added 30 more ships to its sanctions list as part of Russia's "shadow fleet," expanding the total number of sanctioned vessels to 73. This move marks the "largest sanctions package" issued by London targeting tankers and cargo ships used by Russia to bypass oil embargoes and other punitive measures, aimed at funding its ongoing war against Ukraine, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Monday, November 25. (

    The list now includes Russian-flagged vessels such as …

  • Ukrainian drone attack targets critical Russian defense facility and oil depot in Kaluga

    Drone strikes have reportedly targeted the Typhoon plant, a key facility in Russia's military-industrial complex, in the city of Kaluga, reported Andrey Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation with Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council

    According to Kovalenko, the Typhoon plant is known for producing communication systems, electronic warfare, and radar equipment. It manufactures components for surveillance and targeting systems used in military vehicles. …

  • Night raid on Russia's Kursk region: ATACMS missiles and drones target airfields, resulting in damage and injuries

    Seven ATACMS missiles and 12 drones targeted Russia's Kursk region, with missile interceptions reported near Kursk, Kurchatov, and several settlements in the Oktyabrsky district.

    At least two American-made ATACMS missiles reportedly hit the "Kursk-Vostochny" airfield in the Kursk region overnight, according to OSINT analysts from the CyberBoroshno project.

    "A moment showing the landing of two cluster ATACMS at the 'Kursk-Vostochny' airfield. Location — Kursk region," stated the report.

    The …