Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Kyiv: Ukraine rejects any peace initiative crafted without its involvement
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha emphasized , during a national news broadcast, that Kyiv will not accept any "peace plan" that has been developed without the inclusion of Ukraine.
The Minister stressed the principle of “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine” as central to achieving a just peace for Ukraine.
"We will never accept any initiative crafted without Ukraine," Sybiha declared. He highlighted that Ukraine would not compromise on its territorial integrity and sovereignty. He …
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Russian forces breach Kupyansk: calls for Ukrainian Command accountability intensify
On November 13, Russian forces breached the city of Kupyansk, a move that has drawn immediate calls for accountability. According to DeepState, two columns of Russian armor headed towards Kupyansk from the Lyman Pershyi area and reached the highway leading to Svatove by the afternoon. The first column comprised two armored personnel carriers, an infantry fighting vehicle, and a tank. Details about the second column remain scarce as it moved under the cover of darkness.
One armored personnel …
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Ukrainian Forces repel Russian assault as troops disguised in Ukrainian uniforms attempt breakthrough near Kupyansk
Russian forces attempted to break through Ukraine's defenses while reportedly wearing Ukrainian military uniforms, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
It's reported that Russian assault groups launched attacks in four waves, deploying around 15 pieces of equipment in total, including tanks, armored combat vehicles, and a UR-77 mine-clearing vehicles.
"The fact that some Russian soldiers were dressed in uniforms resembling those of the Ukrainian Armed Forces violates …
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Ukrainian drones strike fuel depots in Russia’s Tver and Penza regions
Russian authorities have confirmed an attack involving nearly 30 Ukrainian drones targeting two main locations — Tver and Penza. Residents of Penza reported damage to an oil depot on the eastern outskirts of the city.
On the night of November 13, Russia's Ministry of Defense and the governor of Penza region announced the probable downing of three Ukrainian drones, which had flown 700 km to reach the local oil depot.
Meanwhile, local residents posted online footage revealing a blackened fuel …
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High-ranking Russian naval commander allegedly behind missile attacks on Ukraine killed in Sevastopol
A car explosion in the occupied city of Sevastopol has left a high-ranking Russian military officer with fatal injuries, according to local media reports. As reported by The Moscow Times, an explosive device detonated, resulting in non-survivable injuries for Valery T., a captain of the first rank and chief of staff of the 41st brigade of missile ships and boats. The vehicle exploded and caught fire. Local "governor" Mikhail Razvozhayev announced that rescue workers arrived swiftly but were …
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Pentagon announces $9.3 billion remaining for Ukraine aid
The United States Department of Defense has confirmed that $9.3 billion remains available to assist Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. Of this, $7.1 billion has been allocated under the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) program, said Pentagon Press Secretary Major General Patrick Ryder, as cited by Voice of America's journalist Ostap Yarysh.
General Ryder underscored that the U.S. would rush aid to Ukraine and use all available funds.
From the allocated funds, $4.3 billion …
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Polish Foreign Minister: EU to deliberate major aid for Ukraine
In a significant development, the European Union is set to discuss major assistance measures for Ukraine at the upcoming EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting next week.
The council sessions might prove to be dramatic, as the members will focus on critical support issues for Ukraine, said Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski during a TVN, stressing the need for "large-scale decisions" pertaining to Ukraine's aid.
"There needs to be a decision made on whether we are prepared to allocate real …
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Ukraine to boost 2025 Defense Budget with record funding for weapons production
Ukraine is set to inject more than 55 billion hryvnias into weapon and military equipment production in 2025, surpassing next year's budget allocation, announced Herman Smetanin, Minister of Strategic Industries.
Of the total, a hefty 54.55 billion hryvnias ($1.34 billion) will be dedicated to advancing production capabilities, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and boosting the capacity of defense enterprises.
Compared to the 2024 budget, which stood at approximately 51 billion ($1.23 …
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Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi highlights crucial role of Kursk offensive
The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has underlined the significance of the operation in Russia's Kursk region, arguing that it's essential to target the Russians on their own territory.
According to Syrskyi, the operation in this Russian region should not be underestimated as it helps contain the adversary on other fronts. Without this offensive, he suggests, the situation in the Donbas could be considerably more dire.
During his visit to Ukrainian units …
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Belarusian volunteer soldiers deliver crushing blow to Russian forces near Lyptsi in Kharkiv region
In a decisive operation, Belarusian volunteers from the Kastus Kalinovsky Regiment have successfully destroyed a group of Russian infantry near the village of Lyptsi in Kharkiv region. Video footage released on the unit's channel shows the volunteers targeting Russian infantry attempting to advance into a woodland area. However, the enemy's position was revealed with the help of a drone, which subsequently coordinated fire on the target. Engaging automatic grenade launcher crews, as well as …