Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukraine accuses Russian military of executing over 150 captured soldiers
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense Intelligence Directorate has confirmed the execution of more than 150 Ukrainian defenders who were captured by occupying forces. Special units have gathered evidence of these war crimes committed by Russian forces and will forward it to Ukrainian law enforcement. Intelligence reports suggest that in many instances, direct orders to kill Ukrainian prisoners came from the Russian command. "These crimes are a component of the deliberate policy of Russia's leadership," …
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Ukraine thwarts major Russian drone and missile strike targeting Kyiv and surrounding regions
In a massive overnight assault on May 24, Russia launched 250 drones and 14 ballistic Iskander-M missiles against Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. The strikes were primarily aimed at Kyiv, though Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, and Zaporizhzhia regions were also targeted. Fifteen people were reported injured in Kyiv.
The Ukrainian Air Force successfully neutralized most of the drones, bringing down 245 out of 250. Additionally, six out of the 14 "Iskander-M" missiles were intercepted. …
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Kyiv: Ukraine seeks expanded peace talks with Russia
Ukraine is gearing up for a potential meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.
Sybiha stated that Kyiv is considering an expanded format for talks, potentially with international mediators. "We allow for the possibility of this meeting being in an expanded format. We would very much like President Trump to join it, and we have always insisted that Europe must be at the table of possible future …
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Ukrainian drones strike key Russian chemical and military production sites
Ukrainian drones have reportedly attacked the Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk, Tula Region, Russia's largest chemical facility producing dual-purpose products. According to Astra, this marks the second attack on the Energiya plant in Yelets, a facility producing batteries and accumulators for military use.
The Tula Region governor, Dmitry Milyaev, stated that a pipeline carrying natural gas was damaged, leading to a fire. Later updates indicated damage to acid tanks at the site.
Astra, …
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Russian soldiers under investigation for alleged looting and brutal murder in Kursk region
Russian authorities are investigating criminal charges against a group of military personnel suspected of forming a gang to commit acts of looting in a combat zone, specifically in Russia's Kursk region, reports the newspaper Kommersant, citing sources.
According to the investigation, the soldiers are suspected not only of theft in battle zones but also of a murder committed with particular cruelty. One of the attorneys involved in the case explained to reporters that the investigation …
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Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack sparks fires in Russian Lipetsk region
In the early hours of Friday, May 23, Ukrainian drones launched a large-scale attack on Yelets in the Lipetsk region, according to the region's governor, Igor Artamonov. He reported that debris from the downed drones fell in an industrial area and ignited a fire. All those injured are receiving necessary medical assistance.
Artamonov did not specify which facility in the city was affected, but refuted claims of hazardous materials leaking following the fire. He noted that one of the downed …
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Ukraine braces for potential Russian offensive in Kharkiv region
Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported significant Russian military activity, indicating preparations for an assault on the Kharkiv region. Russian forces are actively redeploying personnel to border areas, suggesting that they are gearing up for intensive assault operations, said Andriy Pomahaybus, Chief of Staff of the 13th Operational Brigade "Khartia," during a broadcast on Suspilne.
Pomaagaybus emphasized the importance of maintaining vigilance on potential approach routes to Ukrainian …
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Russia enhances Shahed drones with increased payload, shifting tactical reach and impact
The Russian Armed Forces have started deploying upgraded "Shahed" drones, equipped with a more significant payload of explosives. This signals Moscow's sustained capability to enhance its weaponry, as explained by an Israeli military analyst. While the added weight won’t affect the Ukrainian Armed Forces' mobile units, it could pose challenges when intercepting the drones at higher altitudes.
Military analyst David Sharp shared insights into these heavier than ever Russian "Shahed" drones with …
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Central Russia grapples with widespread mobile internet outage amid drone attack
On May 21, massive mobile internet outages are being reported across Central Russia, affecting areas including Moscow and the surrounding region. According to monitoring services Downdetector and Sboi.rf, major telecom operators like MTS, T2, Megafon, and Beeline are experiencing service disruptions.
Residents from various regions such as Vladimir, Tula, Saransk, Arkhangelsk, Murmansk, and Lipetsk, as well as the Krasnodar Territory and Moscow's suburbs like Klin, Korolyov, Shchyolkovo, and …
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Ukrainian drones strike key Russian semiconductor plant supplying defense industry
In the early hours of Wednesday, May 21, the city of Bolkhov in Russia's Oryol region witnessed tremendous explosions and a fire near a semiconductor plant. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed an assault by ten Ukrainian drones on the facility. This plant is a leading producer of semiconductor components in Russia, supplying to 19 defense industry enterprises that manufacture, among others, "Kinzhal" and "Iskander" missiles, as well as aircraft for Russia's Sukhoi company. …