Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Moscow airports suspend flights due to drone threat concerns
In a significant disruption on Thursday, December 26, Moscow's main airports—Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky—suspended operations. The news agency RBC reports, citing a spokesperson from Rosaviatsiya, these airports have ceased both incoming and outgoing flights.
The airports, including Kaluga Airport, have implemented the "Carpet" emergency plan, typically activated in response to potential drone attack threats.
Initial reports of the operational restrictions at Moscow's …
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Ukrainian drones strike major Russian ammunition depot in Rostov region
Drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have targeted an ammunition depot at one of Russia's largest military sites, located near Novocherkassk in the Rostov region, as reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing their intelligence sources.
The attack, carried out by long-range SBU drones, struck the depot situated at the Kadamovsky training ground. Known as one of Russia's most extensive training sites, it is positioned near the town of Novocherkassk in the Rostov region.
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Ukrainian Forces strike Russian command post in Kursk region
In a strategic move, Ukrainian forces have targeted a command post belonging to the 810th Marine Brigade in Russia's Kursk region, according to the Strategic Command of Ukraine. The site was allegedly located in an abandoned civilian building, marking part of a comprehensive campaign aimed at weakening the military capabilities of the Russian Armed Forces. The attack occurred in the town of Lgov, Kursk Region, and was reported by Ukraine's Strategic Command on Telegram.
Media outlet Mash, …
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Ukraine urges EU to reduce refugee aid as Kyiv pushes for return of citizens amid wartime challenges
In a significant move by Ukrainian authorities, there is a call for European Union countries to cut back on aid to Ukrainian refugees, as Kyiv seeks to restrict consular services for Ukrainian men of conscription age living abroad. The strategy aims to encourage the return of citizens amid ongoing challenges domestically, as reported by Spanish newspaper El Pais. It's estimated that between 6 million and 10 million Ukrainians reside overseas, with Kyiv eager to see a fraction of them repatriate. …
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Ukrainian Forces use FPV drones to thwart Russian armored assault near Vremivka
In a gripping video released by Ukraine's 110th Brigade, military personnel successfully fended off an advancing Russian armored column using up to a dozen FPV drones. The Russian attempt to advance north and threaten Vremivka was thwarted.
Russian commanders directed a column of armored vehicles toward Ukrainian positions near Vremivka, moving along field paths toward the village of Novy Komar. Ukrainian forces relied solely on drones to counter this assault. One UAV continuously monitored …
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Ukrainian troops escape encirclement as Russians capture Makarivka
Russian forces have reportedly taken full control of Makarivka in the Donetsk region, according to the analytical portal DeepState. Ukrainian troops stationed there managed to escape.
Furthermore, the Russian troops have also captured Sukhyi Yaly and Zelenivka in the Donetsk region, advancing near Stari Terny, Novodarivka, Vovkove, Novovasylivka, Novoiezavetivka, Novoolenivka, Ukrainka, Zorja, Storozheve, and Kurakhove.
Previously, tensions arose between the Joint Forces Command group " …
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Germany announces new extensive arms package for Ukraine
Germany has announced a new extensive package of arms for Ukraine.
According to the German government's press office, this package includes 15 Leopard 1 A5 main battle tanks with spare parts, two Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft systems with spare parts, a Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled artillery system, two IRIS-T air defense systems, and two Patriot launchers. Additionally, ammunition for the Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 is being dispatched. The air defense systems are deemed crucial for …
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Russia-appointed City Council Head injured in car explosion in occupied Berdyansk
In the early hours of December 24, an explosive incident rattled the Russian-occupied city of Berdyansk in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region. According to Berdyansk Today, a car explosion occurred around 6 a.m. Kyiv time, in the courtyard of a residence at 56 European Street.
Preliminary reports suggest that the detonated vehicle might belong to Vasily Nechet, the chairman of the occupation council. The explosion reportedly left the car completely burnt out.
Local residents, communicating in city …
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Russian forces gear up for renewed offensive on Kherson
Russian forces are preparing to launch offensive operations in southern Ukraine, aiming, among other objectives, to retake control of Kherson, reports RBC-Ukraine, citing anonymous sources within the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It is noted that the readiness to advance into the right bank area of Kherson Oblast by Russian troops surpasses that in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
The sources claim that a decision to advance on Kherson has already been made, with the operation being supervised by Russian …
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Ukrainian Forces dismiss encirclement claims amid intense Russian assaults in Vremivka direction
According to analysts, Russian Armed Forces advanced on the Vremivka direction, posing a potential encirclement threat to Ukrainian forces. However, military officials have dismissed such claims, stating that they are actively neutralizing enemy forces and equipment.
The current situation in the Vremivka direction remains challenging. For several consecutive days, Russian forces have conducted over 40 assaults per day. Yet, the possibility of Ukrainian troops being encircled is currently …