Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russia intensifies offensive on Ukraine's Toretsk, civilians caught in crossfire
In a recent broadcast on Suspilne, Anastasia Bobovnikova, spokesperson for the Operational-Tactical Group "Luhansk," detailed Russia's military movements. According to Bobovnikova, Russian forces are amassing resources in the Siversk and Kramatorsk directions, while launching aggressive offensives in the Toretsk area.
"The enemy is advancing with incredible speed. They are heavily utilizing artillery, aviation, FPV drones, and mortars to strike the city of Toretsk," Bobovnikova emphasized. She …
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Ukrainian Forces reclaim strategic village in Kharkiv region, capturing seven Russian soldiers
Ukrainian forces have successfully reclaimed the strategic village of Kopanky in the Kharkiv region, capturing seven Russian soldiers. The operation was carried out by Ukraine's 3rd Assault Brigade, which managed not only to regain control but also to capture seven members of Russia's 1st Tank Army—most of whom were reportedly convicted criminals mobilized from correctional facilities or individuals under investigation for violent crimes and drug trafficking, reports the brigade's press service. …
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UK expands sanctions on Russian 'Shadow Fleet' with 30 additional vessels
The UK government added 30 more ships to its sanctions list as part of Russia's "shadow fleet," expanding the total number of sanctioned vessels to 73. This move marks the "largest sanctions package" issued by London targeting tankers and cargo ships used by Russia to bypass oil embargoes and other punitive measures, aimed at funding its ongoing war against Ukraine, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Monday, November 25. (
The list now includes Russian-flagged vessels such as …
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Ukrainian drone attack targets critical Russian defense facility and oil depot in Kaluga
Drone strikes have reportedly targeted the Typhoon plant, a key facility in Russia's military-industrial complex, in the city of Kaluga, reported Andrey Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation with Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council
According to Kovalenko, the Typhoon plant is known for producing communication systems, electronic warfare, and radar equipment. It manufactures components for surveillance and targeting systems used in military vehicles. …
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Night raid on Russia's Kursk region: ATACMS missiles and drones target airfields, resulting in damage and injuries
Seven ATACMS missiles and 12 drones targeted Russia's Kursk region, with missile interceptions reported near Kursk, Kurchatov, and several settlements in the Oktyabrsky district.
At least two American-made ATACMS missiles reportedly hit the "Kursk-Vostochny" airfield in the Kursk region overnight, according to OSINT analysts from the CyberBoroshno project.
"A moment showing the landing of two cluster ATACMS at the 'Kursk-Vostochny' airfield. Location — Kursk region," stated the report.
The …
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U.S. sanctions deepen Russia's economic woes: banking sector and global trade hit hard
In a significant and painful move during the closing months of his administration, U.S. President Joe Biden has enacted sanctions that have critically affected Russia's economy. A central target of these sanctions is Gazprombank, a crucial financial hub for Russia's international trading operations. Also on the sanctions list is BrokerCreditService (BCS), identified as a major player in illicit financial activities within Russia, reports VChK-OGPU, a well-connected Russian Telegram channel with …
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Ukraine accuses Russia of systematic torture of POWs
According to Andriy Yusov, a representative of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, Russia operates a comprehensive system of torture against Ukrainian prisoners. He claims that in most cases, this torture is not conducted to extract information. Yusov made this statement at the forum titled "Genocidal Practices of the Russian Federation in Ukraine: From the Holodomor to the Russo-Ukrainian War".
"In most cases, force was not applied to obtain information. …
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Zelensky highlights strategic importance of Ukrainian Forces in Kursk region amid Russian losses and Putin's urgency
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the critical role of Ukrainian Armed Forces stationed in the Kursk region. According to him, these forces are crucial in "defending their Motherland," while Russia reportedly suffers substantial losses on its own territory.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has tasked his military with expelling Ukrainian forces from the Kursk region before Donald Trump's inauguration. During the third International Conference on Food Security, Grain From …
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Ukrainian Special Forces penetrate deep into Russian held territory, destroy air defense system
A Ukrainian special reconnaissance and sabotage group known ventured 60 kilometers deep into Russian territory, successfully eliminating an air defense system and its entire crew. This bold attack occurred in the vicinity of Novoaidar, Luhansk region, where the Ukrainian operatives set ablaze the air defense site along with the stationed Strela-10 air defense missile system, leading to its total destruction. The incident was reported by the Telegram channel Spy Dossier, which is closely aligned …
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Russian military leadership overhaul: Colonel General Anishkin dismissed over false success claims in Ukraine campaign
Russian military is experiencing a high-profile leadership shake-up as Colonel General Gennady Anishkin has been dismissed over alleged false reports of "successes" in the Seversk area campaign in eastern Ukraine. The Russia-backed forces in this region have replaced their commanding officer following purported setbacks on the Ukrainian front. According to media reports, Anishkin, who was in charge of the "South" group of forces, was relieved of his duties as of November 23. Details of this …