Contents tagged with War in Ukraine

  • Russian forces gear up for major amphibious assault in Kherson region, says Ukrainian officer

    Russian forces remain resolute in their plans to seize territories on the right bank of the Kherson region, including the regional center and parts of Mykolaiv. In an interview with Novini.LIVE, Yuriy Tkachuk, an officer of the "Omega" National Guard unit of Ukraine, revealed that the occupiers have already readied boats and vessels for a large-scale landing operation.

    "We are seeing increased activity. The enemy is preparing for an amphibious operation, and hundreds of boats have been spotted, …

  • Key Russian commander appointed by Putin killed in Ukraine

    Ukrainian forces have killed Russian Colonel Abduzazid Shikhabidov, personally appointed by President Vladimir Putin to lead a key airborne division. Shikhabidov, commander of the 76th Guards Air Assault Division, was killed less than two months into his appointment, according to a report by Agentsvo.

    His death was announced on May 6 by schools in Dagestan, where mourning activities have commenced. Widely known for his leadership in one of Russia's most renowned airborne divisions, Shikhabidov’ …

  • EU prepared to boost Ukraine military aid if Trump's diplomacy with Putin falls short, says EU Defense Commissioner

    In a significant move, European Union nations are positioned to ramp up their military aid to Ukraine, should President Donald Trump not successfully convince Vladimir Putin to swiftly end the conflict, according to EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius. To date, the EU and the U.S. have jointly provided Ukraine with military assistance totaling approximately €40 billion annually; however, Kubilius emphasizes the potential to utilize these funds more efficiently. This strategy could …

  • Ukrainian Forces step up operations in Russia's Kursk region

    Russian social media sources report heightened activity by Ukrainian Armed Forces in Russia's Kursk region, particularly in the Glushkovsky district. According to the Russian Telegram channel Upravlenie Z, Ukrainian Forces used FPV drones, and a firefight erupted near a railway station.

    The channel noted a tense situation in the Kursk region, specifying that Ukrainian forces fired on the Tetkino settlement using various weapons, alongside a reported skirmish in the vicinity of the railway …

  • Russia on the brink: economic and social crisis loom as war nears end

    As the war draws to a close, Russia faces the threat of an impending catastrophe. President Vladimir Putin is acutely aware of what lies ahead. The ongoing conflict has been the sole factor keeping the Russian economy afloat. Without it, the nation’s defense industry could collapse, triggering a recession, a surge in crime, and a burst of social unrest within the Kremlin’s walls.

    Ceasing hostilities with Ukraine might herald not peace, but the fragmentation of Russia. The economy faces a …

  • Putin rules out use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine, affirms sufficient strength for ending the war

    In an interview for the film "Moscow. Kremlin. Putin. 25 Years," airing Sunday, May 4, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated there was "no necessity" for the Russian Armed Forces to use nuclear weapons in their ongoing conflict with Ukraine. He emphasized, "They wanted to provoke us into making mistakes. But there was no need to use the weapon you mentioned, and hopefully, it will remain unnecessary." Putin asserted that the Russian military has "enough strength and means to bring what was …

  • Ukrainian Air Force strikes Russian command post in Donetsk region

    The Ukrainian Armed Forces reportedly launched a significant strike against a Russian command post in the Donetsk region, an area crucial for managing Russian offensives towards Pokrovsk. This command post was strategically located near the occupied city of Bakhmut.

    This operation was reported by Ukraine's General Staff, which confirmed that the Ukrainian Air Force recently delivered a devastating blow to the command post of the 6th Motorized Rifle Division in Bakhmut, an area temporarily …

  • Drones strike Russian defense electronics plant in Bryansk, sparking massive fire

    A swarm of drones reportedly attacked the settlement of Suzemka in Russia's Bryansk region, targeting a facility involved in producing electronic components for the Russian defense sector.

    Local telegram channels report a large fire following the drone attack.

    "A massive plume of smoke was reportedly seen in Suzemka," stated the telegram channel "Incident and Crash Bryansk."

    Around 10 p.m. on May 3, local public forums reported UAV sorties into the Bryansk region, advising residents to take …

  • Ukraine downs second Russian aircraft in Crimea

    Ukrainian Forces have successfully downed a second Russian aircraft in Crimea on May 3, reported President Volodymyr Zelensky in his evening address.

    "Our sea drone brilliantly struck the Russian plane. A testament to Ukraine's capabilities. Our army accurately targeted military objects in Crimea, taking down another Russian aircraft within 24 hours. Additionally, we've destroyed military depots," noted Zelensky.

    The President also stated that Ukraine is ready for a 30-day ceasefire if Russia …

  • Russian propagandists lament Ukrainian military gains, warn of a bloody stalemate

    In a striking admission, Russian propagandists are voicing concerns over the state of their military forces, acknowledging vulnerability amid ongoing conflict with Ukraine. After the recent downing of a Russian Su-30 fighter jet by a missile launched from a Ukrainian marine drone, notable commentators like war correspondent Alexander Sladkov have expressed indignation at their country's performance, lamenting that their forces are "being swatted like flies".

    "I feel sorry for us. We're getting …