Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian Intelligence reports successful naval drone strike on Russian 'Tuna' boat in Crimea
According to the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, one of its special units has destroyed a high-speed "Tuna" boat of the KS 701 project using a Magura V5 naval drone in annexed Crimea. Reports on Telegram from August 10th indicate that the operation took place overnight on August 9th near the settlement of Chornomorske, damaging three additional Russian vessels, which are currently being identified.
This is not the first strike on "Tuna" boat near Crimea; …
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Kremlin in shock: Ukrainian Forces' advance in Kursk region exposes Russian army's vulnerabilities
The military and political leadership of Russia is reportedly shocked by the audacious operation of Ukrainian Forces in the Kursk region.
Despondent moods are said to pervade the Kremlin due to the breakthrough by Ukrainian Forces in the Kursk region. This operation has spotlighted the weaknesses of Moscow and the Russian army, reports The Moscow Times, citing four high-ranking Russian officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity about the situation.
In recent months, the Russian …
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Imminent pause in Russian offensive: Ukrainian Forces poised for counterattack
Russia's advance in Ukraine is nearing its climax, according to Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine'sMilitary Intelligence Directorate (GUR). He forecasts the active phase of the conflict to last no more than two months and says that the war in 2024 will be markedly different.
The situational successes of Russian forces in the Pokrovsk direction are proving costly. Russian troops are following Kremlin's orders rather than developing an effective strategy. Events in the Kursk region have further …
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Kremlin directs media to spin Kursk military operation positively
According to Meduza, it took almost three days for Vladimir Putin’s administration to decide how the media should report on the military operation in the Kursk region. The plan? Compare it to the historical Kursk Battle and assure citizens that Putin "will not leave anyone in distress."
The news outlet reveals that the Kremlin had ordered state-controlled and sympathetic media outlets to "avoid escalating tensions" regarding the incursion into the Kursk region. This directive was confirmed by …
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Russian troops struggle with terrain and water obstacles in Kherson region
Russian forces face significant challenges in reaching Ukrainian positions on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson, according to Dmitry Likhovyi, a representative from the Tavria operational grouping. He noted that the enemy is forced to deal with water obstacles.
The Russian military occasionally attempts to strike Ukrainian Forces' positions on the left bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region, but they have consistently failed said Likhovyi on air with "Espresso TV".
"Our …
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Lukashenko calls for unity amid fears of Russia’s collapse
In a striking message to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko called for unity, fearing that the potential disintegration of Russia could drag down other CIS countries.
The self-proclaimed leader emphasized the interconnected fates of the CIS countries, urging them to rally together to prevent Russia's downfall, repots Belta.
On August 8th, speaking at a meeting of CIS interior ministers, Lukashenko criticized some countries for trying to …
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Pro-Ukrainian resistance fighters in Kursk call for expulsion of Russian army
In a video message, a participant of the pro-Ukrainian Kursk resistance has made a fervent plea, stating that Russian soldiers, who have left their peaceful homes to fight for money, are unwelcome in the region.
The resistance group invites locals to join and assist in eliminating the Russian army, said the men calling themselves the "Kursk Resistance," asserting that no one in Kursk is waiting for the Russian soldiers.
“We, the Kursk Resistance, send our regards to our guests from the Armed …
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Berlin: Ukraine's use of German weapons in Russia's Kursk region is justified
In a significant development, Germany’s Bundestag Defense Committee has affirmed that Ukraine is legally using German-supplied weaponry, particularly armored vehicles, in Russia’s Kursk region. Markus Faber, head of the Bundestag's Defense Committee, emphasized that Ukraine’s use of German-donated military assets during operations in the Kursk area is entirely legal. According to BILD’s report, Faber stated that once German weapons are handed over to Ukraine, they effectively become Ukrainian …
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Ukraine’s strategic advance: aiming for Kursk's Nuclear Power Plant amid rapid territorial gains
The operation, which began on August 6, continues to unfold into its third day. Reports, primarily from the Russian side, suggest that Ukrainian forces are meeting little resistance from regular Russian troops. Given the lack of official commentary from Kyiv, the rapid developments are interpreted solely through the accounts of Russian military correspondents and officials.
By the afternoon of the third day, the conflict zone in Kursk had expanded to 50 kilometers. Reports of skirmishes near …
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Russian army fears fall of Kursk as Ukraine fields 14 brigades in reserve
Amid ongoing tensions, Ukrainian armed forces (UAF) are currently engaging the Rosgvardiya (the Russian National Guard) and disparate units of the Russian military in the Kursk region. Reinforcements for the beleaguered Russian defenders remain hindered.
UAF has a reserve force of 14 well-prepared brigades, a contingent deemed ample to seize control of Kursk, reports Novaya Gazeta Europe, citing a source in Russian armed forces.
According to the report, the attacking Ukrainian forces face …