Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Tensions rise in Russia's Belgorod region amid reported Ukrainian attacks
The atmosphere in Russia's Belgorod Region grew tense on the evening of March 24, as local authorities cited alleged Ukrainian Armed Forces attacks on three separate occasions, according to Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov's Telegram post.
Reportedly, the village of Yasnye Zori saw a drone strike hit the Annunciation Church, damaging its dome. Additionally, an ammunition strike was said to have impaired a building at a local agricultural enterprise.
In Cheremoshnoye, shelling shattered …
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U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia fail to yield joint statement
The United States and Russia did not issue a joint statement following their March 24 negotiations in Riyadh, according to Vladimir Chizhov, Deputy Chairman of the Defense and Security Committee of Russia's Federation Council. The talks, which extended over 12 hours, reportedly reached a tentative agreement but ultimately did not result in a sign-off.
Chizhov revealed the details during an appearance on the "Russia 24" television channel, as reported on March 25 by Russian media outlet Glavny …
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HIMARS strike claims lives of Russian reporters on Ukrainian frontlines
Three reporters, working for Russian outlets Izvestia and Zvezda have died. Izvestia confirmed the death of reporter Alexander Fedorchak. "Zvezda" lost both a cameraman and a driver.
Izvestia reported at 6:46 PM Moscow time that Fedorchak, aged 28 and a native of Crimea, died in the attack. The media outlet shared his photo posing with a cat in military attire but lacking a vest marked "Press."
Additional messages from Russian media reveal more about Fedorchak's background but do not disclose …
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Ukrainian Forces gain ground near Pokrovsk
In increasingly tense developments on the Pokrovsk front, Ukrainian armed forces have reportedly taken control of half of the settlement of Solene, roughly 7 kilometers southwest of the district center of Pokrovsk. The reports come from Russian military blogger Anatoly Radov, who noted this shift on his Telegram channel, describing the situation as unfavorable for Russian troops: "Half of Solene is under Ukrainian control".
Radov, drawing on multiple sources, including units allegedly forced …
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Ukrainian Forces withdraw from some positions near Toretsk amid intensified Russian assaults
The Ukrainian military has withdrawn from certain positions near Toretsk in the Donetsk region, where heavy fighting has led to significant destruction. According to Serhii Yaryi, commander of drone systems for the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade, Russian forces are concentrating their reserves towards this direction from Kurakhove, pushing in with fresh troops on the flanks. Additionally, Russian troops are leveraging infantry units for urban assaults.
"The enemy is utilizing a strategy of …
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Amid tense talks in Saudi Arabia, Russia demands U.S. cede four regions of Ukraine
During high-stakes talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia, Russia remains firm on its demand for control over four Ukrainian regions, banking on the idea that the U.S. won't be concerned about changing borders between Ukraine and Russia. Citing its own sources, The Moscow Times reports that the Russian delegation is pressing the U.S. to cede to its control over the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions of Ukraine.
The Kremlin insists on gaining control of these regions …
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Russian technical team at Saudi Arabia negotiations led by chief ideologue of Ukraine invasion
Technical negotiations between the U.S. and Russia to establish a ceasefire in Ukraine are ongoing in Saudi Arabia today. Reports suggest that parties will discuss a 30-day truce, not just in the energy sector but also in the Black Sea, which is expected to pave the way for the resumption of shipping route.
What has particularly drawn experts' and media's interest is the appointment of Sergei Beseda as the head of the Russian negotiation team. Beseda, the former head of the Fifth Service of …
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Ukrainian Forces target key Russian infrastructure and establish foothold in Belgorod region
In a strategic blow to Russian logistics, Ukrainian forces have targeted vital infrastructure in Belgorod's Demidovka, utilizing engineering technology to dismantle two key bridges. Reports indicate that the Ukrainian forces struck Grafovka and Demidovka, ultimately destroying an automobile bridge in Grafovka. This maneuver, aimed at distrupting Russian supply lines, also led to the destruction of another bridge in Nadezhenka, situated roughly six kilometers from Grafovka.
Footage revealing …
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Ukrainian Forces liberate parts of Dvorichna amid ongoing clashes in Kharkiv region
In a series of strategic operations this month, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have liberated part of the territories near the settlement of Dvorichna, Kharkiv region, from Russian troops, reported Oleksiy Maliarevyc, a representative of the 429th Separate UAV System Regiment "Achilles," in comments to Suspline. According to him, the de-occupied areas are clearly marked in blue on the DeepState map. These are crucial, albeit small, operations that have significantly improved the situation in the …
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Kyiv: Russian air attacks on Ukraine contradict Moscow's peace claims and undermines U.S. efforts
Russian attacks on peaceful civilian populations, executed systematically and deliberately by Moscow, starkly contradict Russia's claims of pursuing peace and undermine U.S. peace efforts, said Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha.
The minister noted the overnight attack on Kyiv resulted in at least three deaths, including a father and his five-year-old daughter, with eight more injured. Sibiga reminded that the mass strike on the capital city's civilians followed similar assaults on …