Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukraine strikes 2 Russian patrol ships in Black Sea
Ukrainian Forces have struck two Russian patrol ships in the southwestern part of the Black Sea, reported the Strategic Communications Directorate of the Ukrainian Armed Forces "On the morning of September 14, the Defense Forces struck two patrol ships of the Vasily Bykov project 22160 type from the occupying Russian fleet in the southwestern part of the Black Sea. There is significant damage," the statement reads.
The explosions were reportedly heard in Sevastopol on the night of September 13 …
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Ukrainian Forces liberate the village of Andriivka near Bakhmut
Ukrainian Armed Forces have liberated the village of Andriivka in the Bakhmut district of Donetsk region, said Deputy Minister of Defense Anna Maliar on her Telegram. According to Maliar, Ukrainian troops are advancing near Bakhmut. On the northern flank, Russians are attempting to regain lost positions, while on the southern flank, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are making successful progress. "The main battles continue in the areas of Andriivka, Kurdyumivka, Kleschiivka. And we have good news …
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Several Russian warships destroyed in Ukrainian missile strike on occupied Sevastopol
In the occupied city of Sevastopol, the southern shipyard of the "Sergo Ordzhonikidze Sevastopol Maritime Plant" caught fire following a missile attack, reported the Russia installed governor of the region, Mikhail Razvozhaev. He added that 24 people were injured in the attack, with four in moderate condition.
"I am at the scene of the fire at the southern shipyard of Sevmorzavod. All emergency services are working on site, and there is no danger to civilian objects in the city," wrote the …
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Kyiv: Russia deploying reserves amid Ukrainian Forces' progress, keeps up air attacks
Russians are deploying reserves to the front lines to prevent a breakthrough of their defense by Ukrainian forces, reported the Ukrainian Military Media Center.
"The Russians are deploying reserves to prevent a breakthrough of their defense by Ukrainian forces. According to the available information, the enemy is regrouping its troops between operational directions and moving reserves to the front from the depths of Russian territory in order to avoid a breakthrough of their defense line," the …
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Ukrainian Intelligence Chief: no super weapons in Russian arsenal, contrary to previous claims
Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Kirill Budanov, disclosed that Russian forces do not possess any technology on the battlefield that could be classified as "super weapons," despite previous claims made by Russians. "No, we have not seen any of these alleged Russian super weapons. T-14, T-90 - they are burning. Everything is burning, there is no invincible weaponry here (on the battlefield)," said Budanov at the Yalta European Strategy conference. …
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Ukrainian Forces enter Opytne, are now only a few kilometers away from Donetsk airport
Ukrainian Forces have taken control of a part of the village of Opytne in Donetsk region. Fierce fighting continues in the area, with the situation remaining volatile. The proximity of the settlement to Donetsk is causing concern among Russians.
Opytne is situated between Avdiivka and Donetsk. Its borders Avdiivka to the north and is separated from Donetsk by the E50 road, near Donetsk International Airport in the Kyiv district.
Opytne has been under occupation since the large-scale war began …
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Ukraine regains control over offshore drilling platforms in the Black Sea
Ukraine regains control of the Boyko Towers - gas and oil drilling platforms off the coast of Crimea in the Black Sea, reported the press service of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry (GUR).
"The Forces of the GUR units conducted a unique operation to establish control over the Boyko Towers. In particular, the drilling platforms Petr Hodovants and Ukraine, as well as the offshore radar stations Tavrida and "Sivash" were returned under Ukrainian control," the …
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Ukrainian Forces continue to advance near Bakhmut
The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue their counteroffensive, gradually reclaiming positions from the Russians near Bahmut . Today, Ukrainian Forces have reportedly gained control over more than half of the village of Klishchiivka. The Russian army is also retreating along the Andriivka and Kurdyumivka lines, south of Bahmut.
Deputy commander of the Third Separate Assault Brigade, Maxim Zhorin, spoke about the success of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Klishchivka. According to him, the Russians …
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UN Secretary-General secretly proposes sanctions relief for Russia in exchange for grain deal resumption
According to the results of an investigative report by German newspaper Bild, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sent a confidential letter to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on August 28. In the letter, Guterres proposed a significant easing of sanctions in exchange for Russia's return to the "grain deal" and the resumption of the Black Sea Initiative. Guterres' proposal consists of four specific points, as reported by Bild.
Specifically, the UN chief suggests lifting the financial …
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Ukraine calls on international community not to recognize regional elections in Russia occupied territories
Regional and municipal elections have begun today in Russia. Voting is taking place in 85 regions, including the "new Russian territories" – partially occupied areas of the Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions of Ukraine.
Russia-appointed governor of Zaporizhia, Yevgeny Balitsky, has stated that over 30% of residents in the region have already cast their votes, according to reports RBC news agency.
However, powerful explosions rocked a lyceum in Berdiansk overnight, where the …