Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Putin proposes China, Brazil, and India as mediators for Ukraine peace talks
In a surprising shift, Russian President Vladimir Putin, who previously declared the "impossibility" of negotiations with Ukraine while Ukrainian forces were on Russian territory, has now opened the door to peace talks. Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Putin stated that Russia is willing to negotiate "if Ukraine has the desire".
The Russian president identified China, Brazil, and India as the countries the Kremlin would like to see mediating the potential talks between …
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Ukrainian Forces reclaim New York in Donetsk region, break Russian encirclement in critical counter-offensive
In a significant counter-offensive, Ukrainian National Guard troops managed to reclaim lost positions in New York, Donetsk region, and broke through the encirclement of trapped Defense Forces units. According to the press service of the Azov Brigade, the situation in the settlement, which was previously deemed "catastrophic," has been stabilized.
The Ukrainian Forces implemented both defensive and offensive maneuvers, managing to regain control of key sectors in New York and free units …
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Analysts predict early end to Russian offensive in Ukraine as operational pressures mount
According to U.S. OSINT analysts , Russian forces are unlikely to maintain their initiative indefinitely. Operational pressure stemming from Ukraine's incursion into the Kursk region could likely result in an earlier than planned conclusion to Russia’s offensive operations in eastern Ukraine.
The Pokrovsk direction remains a priority for the Russian military command. Reinforced assaults in the western part of Donetsk region are likely seen as secondary efforts, according to the Institute for …
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Belarus plans to down Russian drones entering its airspace
Belarus might start intercepting Russian drones entering its airspace. However, not all of them. [ Lukashenko has been playing along with Russia and its military bloggers, claiming that these UAVs are coming from Ukraine's territory, according to Bulba.
Recently, during night raids on Ukraine, Russian kamikaze drones have increasingly intruded into Belarusian territory. Sergey Bulba, the founder of the Belarusian organization "White Legion", stated that Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko …
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Russian soldiers caught on camera looting children's store in Kursk region
In the small town of Korenevo, less than 20 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, Russian soldiers have been caught on video looting a children’s clothing store named ‘Kapitosha’. The footage, posted by Michael Naki from the store's surveillance cameras, shows a uniformed Russian soldier removing cash from the store's register. “And this is our Russian army, our defenders,” a female voice off-camera comments on the video, captured on August 12th.
A local resident, who chose to remain anonymous, …
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Ukrainian Forces halt Russian advance, stabilize Pokrovsk front
In a significant update from the battlefield, Ukrainian military officials have announced stabilization on one of the most challenging sections of the front line. For several days, Russian forces have failed to achieve significant advances in the Pokrovsk direction.
The situation at the Pokrovsk front has notably improved, according to reports from the Ukrainian side. The Russian offensive has effectively been halted, with no marked gains or breakthroughs for days.
Military sources emphasize …
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Russian drones complicate Ukrainian logistics in Chasiv Yar amid tense standoff
In a tense standoff on the Donbas front, Russian troops intensify pressure on Ukrainian Forces in Chasiv Yar yet remain unable to advance from the flanks. According to 24th Mechanized Brigade's Press Officer Andriy Polukhin, Russian frontal assaults, often supported by armored vehicles, are consistently repelled by Ukrainian troops.
Russians continue their relentless attempts to break Ukrainian defensive lines on the Donbas front, particularly targeting the city of Chasiv Yar where their …
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Russian forces race against time to capture Pokrovsk before rainy season hampers operations
In a recent update on the situation in Donbas, an officer from the 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade, Serhiy Tsehotskyi, revealed that Russian forces are feeling the pressure as they aim to capture Pokrovsk. With the rainy season fast approaching, which complicates combat operations significantly, the Ukrainian Forces believe that the Russian occupation of the city remains unlikely.
For months, Russian troops have been trying to advance towards Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, with the …
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Russian air defense forces down own Shahed drones entering Belarus
In a dramatic overnight incident, at least eight "Shahed" drones entered Belarus, with Russian forces targeting them, states Belaruski Gayun. The offensive likely involved the 1530th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces, stationed at the "Zyabrovka" airbase in Gomel.
According to the report, during an air attack on Ukraine on September 5, a minimum of eight "Shaheds" veered into Belarus' airspace. The drones made their entrance around 1:08 AM, heading towards Gomel. By …
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Ukraine to procure 10,000 AI-powered drones in major defense upgrade
The course of the war in Ukraine might see a significant shift. A tender has been launched for the purchase of 10,000 AI-powered FPV drones for the army's needs through the Prozorro platform.
Ukraine is taking a new step in defense development. As part of the Prozorro platform, a tender has been opened for the procurement of the first 10,000 AI-powered drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This decision is expected not only to boost combat capabilities but also to drive down costs due …