Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russia summons U.S. diplomat over American journalists' coverage in Kursk region
Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called in Stephanie Holmes, the Chargé d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Russia, to express a formal protest regarding the activities of American journalists in the Kursk region, where heavy fighting with Ukrainian forces has been ongoing since August 6th. The Ministry described the journalists’ actions as provocative and purely propagandistic.
The Russian government made it explicitly clear that all foreign "specialists" and mercenaries illegally crossing …
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Czech Defense Minister: EU to fund Czech ammunition for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets
A portion of the income from Russia's frozen assets in the European Union will be directed towards procuring and supplying Czech ammunition for Ukraine, said Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová. She shared the update on social media platform X, noting that the decision was made by the European Union.
“This is yet another proof of the trust our allies have in the Czech Republic and our ammunition initiative,” Černochová stated.
Černochová highlighted that this will enable the Czech Republic …
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Putin orders Russian military to regain control over Kursk region by October
In a recent directive, President Vladimir Putin ordered the Russian military to regain control over the Kursk region by October 1, reports RBC Ukraine, citing sources in Ukrainian leadership. For more details, check the original source. However, this Putin’s order comes with a stipulation: Russian forces must not be diverted from the critical zones in the Donetsk region, specifically Toretsk and Pokrovsk, where ongoing assaults are underway.
Currently, Russia aims to assemble a "mix" of …
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Ukrainian Forces set sights on logistical hub of Rylsk in Kursk offensive
After the destruction of bridges over the Seym River, the objectives of the Ukrainian offensive in the Kursk region became clearer: Ukrainian forces have now set their sights on Rylsk and are moving towards taking control of territory south of the Seym River.
The Seym River near the border is emerging as a significant dividing line on the front in the Kursk region, suggesting the primary strategic aim of the Ukrainian military in this area. Ukrainian attack aircraft have already targeted three …
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Denmark greenlights Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory using Danish weapons
In a statement to DR, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen affirmed that Ukraine has the right to strike Russian territory using Danish-supplied weapons. Rasmussen underscored that Denmark's support for Ukraine remains unwavering even as Ukrainian forces continue their offensive in the Kursk region.
"Self-defense may very well include entering the aggressor's territory," stated Rasmussen. "If, in that context, you are attacking infrastructure or military targets of the attacking side, …
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President Zelensky: 92 settlements in Kursk region are under Ukraine's control
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukrainian forces have gained control over more than 1,250 square kilometers of territory, including 92 settlements in the Kursk region. Speaking at a meeting of heads of foreign diplomatic institutions of Ukraine, Zelensky detailed the ongoing military efforts.
"Ukrainian warriors continue operations to defend certain areas in the Kursk region. Our forces currently control over 1,250 square kilometers of enemy territory and 92 settlements," …
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Zelensky justifies secrecy around Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region
During a meeting with leaders of Ukraine’s foreign diplomatic institutions titled "Military Diplomacy: Resilience, Weapons, Victory", President Vladimir Zelensky explained why Kyiv did not inform the allies about the preparation of a Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region.
"Just a few months ago, if people around the world had heard that we were planning an operation like the one in the Kursk region, they would have said it's unrealistic and that it crosses what is supposedly the reddest …
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Ukrainian Forces capture three more villages in swift offensive in Russia's Kursk region
Russian media and military correspondents are now reporting a significant push by Ukrainian forces into the "isolated" sector of Russia’s Kursk region, capturing at least three villages in the span of a day.
The Ukrainian forces (AFU) are intensifying their assaults to the south of the Seym River. This territory has been effectively cut off from the rest of the Kursk region after Ukrainian troops demolished all three bridges in this area. As of Monday noon, combat activities were reported on a …
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Chechen commander promises ‘Heaven’ for fallen Russian conscripts, defends their deployment to Kursk region
In a bid to assuage concerned parents, Chechen special forces commander Apti Alaudinov has made a striking promise: conscripts fighting in the Kursk region will go to heaven if they die. The explosive statement comes as tensions rise in Russia, where the Ministry of Defense has urged parents to come to terms with the deployment of their sons to the front lines in Kursk, promising an eternal reward in the case of death, reports the news outlet Agentsvo.Novosti.
Alaudinov, leader of the "Akhmat" …
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Fierce clashes in Donbas: Ukrainian Commander briefs Zelensky on battles near Pokrovsk and Toretsk
Heavy clashes persist along multiple fronts in Donbas, as Ukrainian commander Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi briefs President Volodymyr Zelensky about the fight around Pokrovsk and Toretsk. The combat zones are approximately 12 kilometers from Pokrovske, and Russian forces have reached the outskirts in two locations around Toretsk. Zelensky describes the situation as challenging on this sector of the Donbas front.
As of August 19, battles are ongoing on two fronts in Donbas. Ukrainian forces (AFU) are …