Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian Forces kill North Korean Special Forces commander in Kursk region: weapons, maps, and documents seized
A North Korean officer, who led an offensive on the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Russia's Kursk region, was reportedly found killed on the battlefield with a map highlighting key local points. Experts are now set to decipher the diary, which has made its way into Ukrainian hands. This comes after North Korean units, stationed in the Kursk area, launched an attack on the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) positions near Mala Loknia.
These soldiers carried loads weighing up to 10 kilograms, consisting …
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Israel reportedly sends captured Soviet-era weapons to Ukraine
Israeli shipments of Soviet-era weaponry and equipment captured in Lebanon and Syria are reportedly on their way to Ukraine, reports OSINTdefender analyst on X (Twitter).
Several U.S. military transport planes, specifically C-17s, have departed from Ramstein Air Base in Germany to Hatzor Air Base in southern Israel, subsequently heading to Rzeszów airport in Poland, a crucial hub for Ukraine's military aid.
The analyst highlighted prior discussions in Israel about potentially providing …
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USAID ordered to suspend all projects in Ukraine amid 90-day audit by U.S. State Department
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Ukraine has been directed to halt all projects and expenditures. This follows an order from the U.S. State Department to pause foreign aid programs for a 90-day audit period, reports the Ukrainian news agency Suspilne, citing a staff member at the USAID office in Kyiv.
The official noted that no detailed instructions have been received regarding the implementation of this directive, and staff in Ukraine are unaware if exceptions …
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Ukrainian drone strikes ignite massive fire at Ryazan oil refinery
In the early hours of January 26, Ukrainian drones once again targeted the Russian city of Ryazan. According to the Mash Telegram channel, the Ryazan oil refinery was hit in a combined drone strike, resulting in a large-scale fire at the facility.
Local residents reported hearing about ten explosions around 1 a.m., including near the village of Dyad'kovo and the Pesochni area.
Videos shared online captured the sound of explosions and the flight of drones. The effects of the attacks were also …
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North Korean troops allegedly shoot at civilians in Kursk region
Soldiers from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) are reportedly targeting civilian homes in the villages they've seized. According to local men, their village had been peaceful before the arrival of these "allies." However, upon entering, the Koreans began firing at everything in sight, prompting two Russian men to seek refuge with Ukrainian forces, Ukrainian journalist Andriy Tsaplienko reported.
"Two Russian men from Kursk have fled to the Ukrainian command. During the DPRK …
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Ukrainian military denies reports of encirclement in Velyka Novosilka
The intense battle for the settlement of Velyka Novosilka in the Donbas region rages on. Ukrainian fighters report that Russian forces are halted due to the Mokri Yaly River, which has become a significant obstacle to their advance
In Velyka Novosilka, located in the Donetsk region, which is currently a flashpoint of heavy fighting, there is reportedly no threat of encirclement of Ukrainian units, according to soldiers from the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade. "Let us emphasize, there is no …
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Zelensky confirms continued U.S. military aid to Ukraine
Military assistance from the United States to Ukraine has not been halted. Comments on the decision of the U.S. State Department regarding other aid are currently premature, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a joint briefing with Moldovan President Maia Sandu in Kyiv.
Journalists inquired how the suspension of U.S. aid might impact Ukraine.
"I'm not ready to discuss it today in detail. I know there are some constraints, and we need to look closely at the 90-day restrictions …
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Russian Forces intensify offensive on Pokrovsk
In a shift of tactics, Russian forces are intensifying their offensive efforts towards Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, according to a report by Suspilne Donbas.
Deputy Battalion Commander of the 68th Separate Hunting Brigade, with the call sign "Italian," highlighted this strategic change. "They are more actively trying to gather in small groups, waiting out certain situations, forming units, and launching assault operations," he emphasized. Ukrainian defenders, however, continue to repel …
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Unusual deployment: tactical Russian aircraft spotted at strategically significant Engels-2 airfield
In a report from Ukrainian analysts, aircraft from the Russian Aerospace Forces' tactical fleet have been observed at an airbase primarily known for its strategic aviation significance, marking an atypical presence.
As of the morning of January 21, 2025, the Engels-2 airfield recorded at least five Su-25 assault jets on site, alongside two Tu-95MS, two Tu-160, two Tu-22M3, a Mi-26, and an Il-76, reports Defense Express.
Earlier, in December 2024, the Engels-2 airfield reportedly hosted nine …
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Ukraine's 155th Brigade faces controversy: draft dodgers selected for training in France amid recruitment crisis
The Ukrainian Army's "Anna of Kyiv" Brigade has sent soldiers previously caught attempting to evade conscription by illegally crossing the border, for training in France. Questions loom over how such individuals were chosen for an overseas mission.
Named the 155th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, after Anna of Kyiv, the unit saw a mass exodus of its soldiers going AWOL throughout the year. Communications Advisor to the State Bureau of Investigation, Tatiana Sapyan, revealed that among …