Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian Forces shatter two Russian defense lines, causing disarray in Kursk region
A Ukrainian military commander named Vladimir, cited by Bild, described the chaotic state prevailing among Russian soldiers following the breach of their border defenses. On the first day of the offensive Russians had 2 defense lines manned primarily by border guards and conscripts and Ukrainian troops had a modest expectation for a breakthrough of only the first line of defense. However, the rapid penetration of two lines exceeded Ukrainian plans, igniting panic among Russian ranks.
Another …
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Lithuania: Russia redeploys troops from Kaliningrad to Kursk region amid Ukrainian offensive
Lithuania has observed a reallocation of Russian troops from the Kaliningrad region to Kursk, where the Ukrainian military has been advancing for over a week, according to Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas. Specific military units have purportedly been relocated from Russia's western enclave, Kasčiūnas told the Baltic news agency BNS.
“They need more resources, so they’re attempting to pull them from other regions,” Kasčiūnas stated, while refraining from providing additional …
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Kyiv: Ukraine's offensive in Kursk region aims to create buffer zone for border protection
The Ukrainian army is pushing forward with an offensive in the Kursk region, aiming to create a "buffer zone" to protect Ukrainian border communities from daily hostile shelling. "Establishing a buffer zone in the Kursk region is a step designed to shield our border communities from daily enemy attacks," said Ukraine's Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, in a Telegram post following a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and heads of relevant authorities regarding the situation in the …
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Putin faces increased criticism as General Lapin blamed for Kursk defense failures
General Alexander Lapin, already under fire for the loss of the key Ukrainian city of Lyman, is now being blamed for the failure in Kursk by Russian media outlets. The Moscow Times reports, citing military correspondents, President Vladimir Putin is depicted as personally responsible for the Russian army's setbacks in Kursk by appointing the poorly regarded General Lapin to guard the border.
The publication notes the parallels between this most recent failure on August 6, 2024, and the Lyman …
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Ukrainian Forces repel major Russian assault near Vuhledar
Russian forces attempted to advance towards route 00532, which leads to the city of Vuhledar and the village of Vodiane in the Volnovakha district of Donetsk Oblast.
On the Vuhledar front, the "Chorni Zaporizhtsy" brigade, along with other units, destroyed a Russian assault group equipped with armored vehicles. The 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade reported that the Russians utilized multiple columns of equipment and a significant number of infantry..
"Thanks to the efficient and coordinated …
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Ukrainian Forces make inroads in Russia's Kursk region, Biden weighs in amid strategic shifts
For the past eight days, Ukrainian units have been advancing in Russia's Kursk region. Ukrainian sources report that Kyiv has mobilized thousands of troops for the operation, with a notable amount of armored vehicles deployed in the area, far exceeding what has been seen in other parts of the conflict.
Today, it was revealed that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have taken control of three new villages in the Kursk region: Olgovka, Malaya Loknya, and Kruglenkoye. Russian propagandists are lamenting …
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Ukrainian Brigade obliterates elite Kadyrov unit in Kursk, shares photographic evidence
Ukrainian soldiers from the 225th Separate Assault Brigade have released photographs of seized documents following their successful operation against a large group of 'Kadyrovtsy' (Kadyrov fighters)—elite fighters from the "Akhmat" unit.
The Ukrainian military reported that they decimated this elite unit during a breakthrough assault in the Kursk region. The posted photos show details of individuals, including names and faces, corroborating their victory.
The 225th Brigade's announcement …
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Russian military convoy decimated by HIMARS strike near Kursk: new details emerge on casualties and units involved
On the night of August 9, a large Russian military convoy including numerous soldiers was obliterated in Kursk region. In a grim discovery, Russian journalists have identified that the decimated military column targeted by a HIMARS strike included personnel from at least two different units — military unit 13140 (810th Marine Brigade, Sevastopol) and military unit 72164 (Leningrad region).
According to the Russian outlet ASTRA, the first bodies of those killed in the HIMARS strike on the …
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Russian media claims Ukrainian Forces' success in Kursk region driven by drone superiority and electronic warfare
Russian sources assert that Ukrainian forces are effectively conducting operations in the Kursk region due to their technological superiority in drones and electronic warfare equipment.
According to Russian reports, areas near the border have experienced severe communication disruptions and have been "catastrophically" inundated with Ukrainian FPV drones.
Russian media outlet Readovka claims, citing eyewitnesses and combat participants, that the Ukrainian Forces managed to break through into …
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Russian forces intensify assaults and drone strikes in Kharkiv region
The fighting continues to rage on in the Kharkiv region as Russian forces persist in their offensive operations. The Russian military is deploying kamikaze drones extensively in this sector, a move that has amplified the already fraught situation.
The operational-tactical group Kharkiv reported on Telegram that frequent skirmishes have disrupted normalcy, particularly in the Vovchansk area. The Russians have mounted assaults on residential quarters and established evacuation points for …